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Family & dog friendly; 5 min walk to beach, bars, downtown, restaurants and park

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Outdoor dining
Aerial view
Smart TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7126 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Detroit Lakes, MN
  • Detroit Lake Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Detroit Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Historic Holmes Theater
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Detroit Lakes, MN (DTL)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Family & dog friendly; 5 min walk to beach, bars, downtown, restaurants and park

Escape on Lake is a recently renovated, family and dog friendly, rental property in the heart of Detroit Lakes. We are within walking distance to the city beach, boat access, park, hospital, hockey arena, and many local restaurants/bars. It is perfect for a family getaway or small gathering of friends, or for traveling employees. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, access to washer/dryer, fully loaded kitchen, and other basic amenities will make you feel right at home. Spacious yard for yard games and relaxing!!
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Red Willow and Whitehouse Interiors. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Red Willow and Whitehouse Interiors and 6 minutes on foot from Detroit Lake Beach
Family & dog friendly; 5 min walk to beach, bars, downtown, restaurants and park offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Chris

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,352 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Family & dog friendly; 5 min walk to beach, bars, downtown, restaurants and park Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy getaway
Chris and Kensie are outstanding hosts. The details in their home were above and beyond what we were expecting for our quick work weekend in Detroit Lakes. The bath salts were my personal favorite after a long day. We were able to bring our pup and after forgetting to bring his dishes, we found a water and food bowl just for our good boy! Great location! Hope to come back for a more fun getaway next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Detroit Lakes
Wonderful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody V., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
House is spacious and comfortable. The location was great. House is well equipped and Chris was a great host. We came for a bike trip and loved Detroit Lakes. We would love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded our expectations
The house was perfect for our family of 5. The pull out bed was perfect for our son with a disability and we appreciated having everything he needed on the main level. The hosts really go above and beyond to make your stay as comfortable as possible. We appreciated the “little things,” laundry soap, shampoo, etc; Would definitely stay again and share with friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Detroit Lakes Troll Adventure
Chris, the property owner was great at responding with any questions. The house was very clean and up to date. We loved the location. The house was within walking distance to the lake, restaurants and shopping. We loved visiting Detroit Lakes and we would highly recommend staying at Chris's home! Thanks Chris! Carl & Pat
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Best place to stay to see Dambo trolls
The hosts were attentive and gracious. The home was well set up for shared and private time. There were lovely soaps and shampoos in the restrooms. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking and there are indoor and outdoor eating areas. Though some in our party have lived in MN for decades and others had been to the state a dozen times, we'd never been to Detroit Lakes, MN. We came to visit this quaint town and also to see Thomas Dambo's six trolls. The first troll is a 10 minute walk from this home. The other five trolls are a short drive. In visiting the trolls we saw many natural parts of MN which were beautiful and welcoming. The trip refreshed our souls and the home was a great place to return to each day and share meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A must stay if you’re in DL!
This house was absolutely the cutest! It was so close to the lake and restaurants for our group and was the perfect size for our group of 5! Chris is such an attentive host and responds so quickly if you ever need him and is one of the best hosts I’ve ever worked with! 10/10 would stay here again if I’m needing a place to stay in Detroit Lakes!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay
We had such an amazing experience here! The house was beautifully done and super clean. It’s a quick walk to the beach and all the beachfront restaurants. The hosts had great communication before and throughout our stay. Every time they communicated, it was timely and relevant, we were never left wondering about anything. The expectations or rules were very clear and in line with what you’d expect for staying in someone’s home. They even had the checkout list and a binder with tons of information easily accessible. The house also had everything you could want or need, especially for families with little ones! It’s obvious that these hosts take pride in their guests experience and their home and it showed in everything they did. I would 100% come back and recommend to anyone looking for somewhere to stay near the beach in Detroit Lakes!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kasey E., Milnor, United States of America

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
Chris was great at communicating and understanding our situation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible
This was my second stay at this VRBO and again the owners, Chris and Kensie were great. Their home is beautiful, immaculate and easy to check in. The Pavilion, the lake, restaurants, many shops and clinic/hospital are all within walking distance. I highly recommend this VRBO!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

Liked: Cleanliness
BEST HOST and HOSTESS !!
Beautiful home, very clean, incredible and secure internet (I easily dialed into my work server located in Minneapolis), easy check in are only a few words to describe this VRBO. I have stayed in other VRBO's with family for vacations, but this was not a vacation for me. I checked in on the 5th of May after I changed my reservation 3 or 4 times and Chris and Kensie were very accommodating. My knee replacement surgery was on the 10th, and I had family members coming and going to check/care for me. Chris was very upfront and said I would have 3 steps to go up and down to get in their house, but that there is a railing. I had no problem getting in and out. On the third or fourth day after surgery, I received a beautiful floral arrangement wishing me a speedy recovery from Chris and Kensie. I was so surprised and that made my day. This was not an easy surgery for me; but the house main floor was wide open, and I could get around very easily with my walker. If you are looking for a place to stay for surgery or vacation; this IS the place. Even though I couldn't enjoy the lake this stay, my family did when it wasn't raining. It's only a few blocks away (easy walking distance). Thank you, Chris and Kensie; I will definitely be back. Andrea
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maleena L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it
The house was beautiful! In a quiet neighborhood, quick walk to the lake and some good food!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Weekend Getaway
My friend and I stayed at this property over the weekend and surprisingly were able to stay within a 2-block radius the entire time. In one direction you have the lake, beach, and bars/restaurants. In the other direction, you have shops, a cafe, co-op, bookstore, brewery, and restaurants. The house was clean, comfortable, and in a great location. For two women, we felt safe the entire time and had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Weekend
This house is adorable and fit us perfectly! Chris was very responsive and so nice! We were close to town and it was an easy walk (if it wasn’t so cold out) I would highly recommend this home. Again absolutely adorable! Thank you for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ski trip
House was very nice!! In town with family to go skiing . Had a wonderful weekend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Rental is located close to downtown, restaurants and lake. Great distance for walking! Eager Property Manager ready to help with any needs and concerns. Lovely home!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
New Years trip
We had a great stay! House was updated and clean, easy to find and close to everything in DL. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
DL home
House and location was excellent. Uncomfortable furniture in LR. No outside light over back door. Please consider a multi cup Keurig coffee maker
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon J.

Liked: Cleanliness
3 day stay
The accommodations were fantastic! The owners were responsive and generous.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bren A., Warren

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Fall Stay
Although the weather didn't cooperate, this home was well-stocked and very comfortable. Great location to walk to eating establishments and check out the beach. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Girls Weekend at Escape on Lake!
My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed our recent weekend stay at Escape on Lake. We found the home very clean, comfortable and well stocked. The location was perfect for walks down by the lake and very close to downtown for shopping and restaurants. The host was very responsive when a small issue popped up while we were there. Don't hesitate to book this place for your next stay in Detroit Lakes!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
Just as listed. Host great communicator,felt like a welcomed guest.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Walking distance to lake and restaurants. Worked out great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortably decorated. Great location. Owners very friendly and communicative. Great place!

10/10 Excellent

kris m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comforts of Home
My extended family and I had a full house with 7 of us staying at the property. The beds were so comfortable. I don't think I've ever bragged about such a great night sleep away from home. The kitchen and baths were well stocked with amenities to make our stay even better. The bathtub, which is huge, got a lot of use and enjoyment. I would definitely stay here again when visiting DL!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023