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Cozy, Lake Front Cabin on Lake Kampeska w/ Dock & the View

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
TV, fireplace, DVD player, music library
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 879 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

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Watertown, SD
  • Lake Kampeska
    1 min walk
  • Sandy Shore Recreation Area
    14 min walk
  • Roosters
    2 min drive
  • Watertown, SD (ATY-Watertown Regional)
    12 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy, Lake Front Cabin on Lake Kampeska w/ Dock & the View

Lot 1028
Built in 1979, our single-story cabin sits on a flat, 100’ wide lot with plenty of room to play and enjoy the breathtaking views of Lake Kampeska. The 850 square foot cabin was newly renovated in 2016 to include a full kitchen, living room & sunroom area with shiplap and vinyl plank flooring throughout, laundry, 1 bathroom, and 2 bedrooms sleeping 5 guests. We will allow up to 8 guests with approval.

* The largest bedroom has a queen-size bed. There's plenty of space for a portable crib in this room if you have a baby.
* The second bedroom has a bunk bed (full size sleeping on the bottom and a twin on top). There is also room for a portable crib or pack-n-play.
* Additional sleeping may be an option with additional cost per guest over 5. A pack-n-play is available to guest. Just let us know, so we can assist you with accommodations (ie. BYO air mattress, sleeping bags, etc). We do have an air pump available.
* The kitchen is fully-equipped with the comforts of home, including a dishwasher, stove, fridge, coffee maker, plus all your needs for cooking. Concrete countertops & shiplap throughout. The dining area seats 5-6 guests.
* A washer and dryer is available to accommodate our guests.
* The bathroom has a full shower with a single sink, concrete countertop, wood plank tile, galvanized steel wainscotting, and closet including bath towels for cabin use only, plus beach towels for summer fun outside!

*Free secure WiFi

Our guest will have full access to the dock during the warm season.  The dock will be removed in late fall and installed by May.

Outside the cabin, a gas grill with propane tank, and a lakeside fire pit to enjoy after a fun day on the lake. 

We do allow dogs on the property. Our max is two dogs (less than 50lbs please) but exceptions may be made depending on the circumstances (i.e. hunting). Dogs should be contained/kenneled inside if guest leave the property and please do not allow dogs on furniture. Thanks! Subject to an additional fee/nonrefundable deposit; $50 for 1 dog/$75 for 2 dogs.

THE LAKE :
Lake Kampeska is a 5,250 acre inland glacial lake in the state of South Dakota and is west-northwest of Watertown, SD.  The lake is naturally shaped with numerous bays and peninsulas that form approximately 13.5 miles of shoreline. Lake Kampeska is connected to the Big Sioux River through a single inlet-outlet channel located on the northeast side. It is the third largest natural lake within the borders of South Dakota.  Lake Kampeska is well-known for its depictions in art from artists such as Terry Redlin, John Greene, John Wilson, and Joshua Spies.

Lake Kampeska is a popular site for recreational activities including fishing, sail boating, biking, swimming, waterskiing, camping, and picnicking.
Public access to Lake Kampeska has locations on the north, east, south (State Recreation Area), and west shores of the lake. Lake Kampeska has two state parks Sandy Shores and Memorial Park and one city park.

Lake Kampeska also has 15 miles of bike trails that parallel it. Two golf courses also border the lake; Prairie Winds Golf Course to the south and Cattail Crossing Golf Course to the south-east.

Lake Kampeska contains black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin, carp, channel catfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, white bass, muskellunge, northern pike, sunfish, rock bass, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Our cabin is conveniently located within a mile of one of the lake’s public accesses (Sandy Shores State Park), which is especially nice for boat launching, ice fishing, or snowmobiling in the winter. 

THE LOCATION:
Lake Kampeska is conveniently close to Highway 212 and I-29 and approximately 7-8 miles from Watertown, SD.  Other bigger cities nearby:

* 3.75 hours (207 miles) from Minneapolis, MN
* 2.2 hours (152 miles) from Fargo, ND
* 1.4 hours (110 miles) from Sioux Falls, SD

All the basic amenities you need can be found nearby: grocery and hardware stores, restaurants (sit-down and fast food), convenience stores, shopping mall, fabulous shopping downtown, bait shops on the lake or in town, Bramble Zoo, a movie theatre, the Watertown Aquatic Park, Dakota Sioux Casino, a bowling alley and new panic room venue downtown, two eighteen-hole golf courses…all of this without the craziness that’s typical of the bigger tourist areas. That’s one of the reasons we love it out here so much; it’s peaceful, low-key, and friendly.  For more information, visit or send us a message.

We only rent our cabin to those who are responsible, courteous and willing to leave it in the condition that they found it in. A lot of hard work has gone into our cabin and we ask that guests respect it by treating it as if it were their own home. Thank you for understanding and appreciating our getaway!

We invite you to stay at Lot 1028 on scenic Lake Kampeska. We’re sure you’ll love it as much as we do. Hope to see you soon!
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Lake Kampeska. A water park is available. The cabin offers a kitchen and a fireplace.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine and fireplace
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Steps from Lake Kampeska and 14 minutes on foot from Sandy Shore Recreation Area
Cozy, Lake Front Cabin on Lake Kampeska w/ Dock & the View offers its guests a water park. The family-friendly Cozy, Lake Front Cabin on Lake Kampeska w/ Dock & the View also features barbecue grills and a garden.

This Watertown cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Tina

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 850 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Non-refund deposit. $50-1 pet. $75-2 pets.

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.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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Cozy, Lake Front Cabin on Lake Kampeska w/ Dock & the View Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise!!
Absolutely darling little cabin on the lake. Could not have been any cuter. We thoroughly enjoyed our week at the lake. The views were spectacular and the neighborhood was very friendly. Would rent this cabin again in a heartbeat we thoroughly enjoyed it
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hope T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Expectation Exceeded
After a16 hr drive this was the perfect relaxing get away with all the fun things for keeping 3 kids happy all week. Its the little things that make all the difference and the little details were numerous!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakefront stay.
Excellent!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Best water views
The best yet
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dream vacation
The cabin is beautiful, the lake is beautiful and the hospitality of the host was amazing. Walked into the cabin to relaxing music playing and a welcome basket full of treats. Two bags of ice in the fridge and a ton of free wood to use. The cabin was clean and we had an amazing time! We would highly recommend staying here!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lore K., Deadwood, SD

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The house is very ni
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel I., St charles, mn

Liked: Cleanliness
Guests from Minnesota
Nice quiet neighborhood, beautiful view of the lake and sunset.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick B., Visited 39 of the lower 48 states and Alaska. London, Paris, Venice and Rome.

Liked: Cleanliness
Watertown SD October 2022
We have stayed here before and will stay again. Nice cabin is well maintained and has everything we need. For an October stay the garage is a blessing. Haven’t been there in the summer but the location on the lake and outdoor amenities have to make a warm weather stay an excellent adventure.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
Charming lake house! Enjoyed the dock - especially for sunsets, fire pit, large yard, multi function garage and very responsive host.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Wendy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Overall this is a cute little property. It is not however, suitable for infants and toddlers. There is no place to play in the water, as there are too many rocks on the beach, it is not sandy. The steps down to the dock were taken apart or separated and my elderly mother-in-law did not feel safe walking down them. We feel that the home itself was not the right pick for a family with young children. Also, is not suitable for toddlers to sleep either because they are too little for bunkbeds and too uncomfortable in a pack and play. Speaking of uncomfortable, there is no air conditioning in the bedrooms, only in the kitchen. they did not have a proper highchair, and the booster seat they said they had would not fit the chairs at the kitchen table. The infant high chair was dirty and gross. It is not ideal to dock your boat at this location. There is no fenced in yard for pets. It is very close to the main road which was not shown in the pictures. They limited the amenities to make you buy things like garbage bags, paper towels, toilet paper and laundry detergent which I think should be included in your stay. The owner was very nice and pleasant. We received a gift basket but could not use many of the items in it. I would omit that. Again, we just figured this property was not right for our family with our one-year-old and 2 1/2-year-old. It’s a great property for other people and the owner was wonderful to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph F.

Liked: Cleanliness
We love staying here and will definitely be back.
Great location, clean and has everything you would ever need to have a Great lake experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Garrett R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Just what we needed for a summer get away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rick B., Visited 39 of the lower 48 states and Alaska. London, Paris, Venice and Rome.

Liked: Cleanliness
As promised
Tina knows what she’s doing. This is our third stay and the property is charming and well maintained. The detached garage is a plus for loading the vehicle on those windy and/or cold days in October. Would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol S., Watertown, SD

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Lake home!
Check in was a breeze, communication was great! Would definitely book another stay!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Highly recommend this property. Cabin is wonderful, yard is great for kids, and Tina is amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property
We had great weather and accommodations!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
South Dakota vacation 2021
Wonderful cabin on the lake! Great place to stay - definitely a home away from home ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Relaxing
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Darren G.

Liked: Cleanliness
AUGUST 20 - Great Weekend Family Stay.
We enjoyed our time over the weekend. The cabin is well outfitted for families with young children. The yard is expansive and the beach works well for playing and swimming. The children’s toys that were available made it easy to keep a toddler entertained. The cabin itself is quite nice, well done and comfortable. Would definitely rebook this property in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Angel W.

Liked: Cleanliness
clean & cute
We have a great family get away at this lake property. It had everything we needed and was very clean and a super cute home away from home!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great relaxing property! Updated very nice!
All you could want in a lake property. All accommodations were spot on. Owners very thorough with all details. They checked in prior and during our stay to make sure all is well. Would definitely stay again!

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Perfect
This was an absolutely perfect getaway property. The house is perfect from head to toe. Clean, well designed and maintained, great appliances, etc. The grassy yard was awesome. We played corn hole, threw the football, BBQ'd, laid in the hammocks, etc. We couldn't have found a better location. The owner was fantastic and extremely helpful. Check-in and check-out were easy. We caught several fish off the dock. I can't give a high enough recommendation for this location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

craig l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot for a summer get away
This lake cabin was perfect for our family. It was clean and ready for us. The kids enjoys fishing and jumping off the dock into the lake. This house had everything we needed. The host was great to work with. She made shire we had everything we needed and answered any questions quickly. I’m sure we will be heading back to this place again.

10/10 Excellent

Rick B., Visited 39 of the lower 48 states and Alaska. London, Paris, Venice and Rome.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second stay at this cabin.
Tina knows what she’s doing. We stayed here two years ago and the cabin is just as nice, if not better than that time. Having the garage is a big plus this time of year due to the temperature and wind. A++
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019