The Lake House

16+ guests • 3 bedrooms • 7 beds • 2.5 bath

Excelsior, Minnesota


  • Private Beach Access

  • TV

  • Air Conditioning

  • Patio/Balcony

  • Self Check-In

What’s Included

  • Kitchen

  • Lake View

  • Pets Allowed

  • Washer & Dryer

  • Wifi

  • The whole house is yours to enjoy! It isn’t the Ritz but it’ll do! It’s a bit of a quirky house actually but it does boast a full kitchen & huge deck with a grill. It’s not fully furnished but more than enough to get by. Don’t be looking for a Beautyrest bed. Most beds really are airbeds. If you can’t sleep on an air bed, this may not be the place for you. You have one acre and 125 ft of lakeshore to enjoy. Bring a kayak or SUP and enjoy our 100 acre back yard of pure lake bliss! We have a dock and raft for your use. Feel free to bring your own yard games and lake toys! There's also miles of trails for biking and walking with access from our property. So bring your walking shoes, roller blades or bikes! 3 of the 4 bedrooms are in the lower level. If you have trouble with stairs, we recommend you use the bedroom on the main level. You’re welcome to bring your own airbeds and sheets to set up in the living room or 4 season porch so you can wake up to a wall of windows looking out at the lake. If you sleep on the couch, you must put sheets on it to sleep on top of. If we find a guest has slept on the couch without sheets under them, we reserve the right to charge for furniture cleaning/shampooing.

    The bathroom on the main floor is a half bath. The full baths with shower and tubs are in the lower level. There are also many stairs to get to the lake. If you have trouble with stairs, this may not be the spot for you.

    Pets are welcome. Pets are people too. The listed pet fee is per pet per stay for our four legged guests. If you have more than one pet, we’ll need to approve that in advance. Please let us know details of your pet when you make your reservation request. If deposits are left in yard, you’ll be billed. If you have a tendency to not pick up da poppy, this may not be the place for you.

    Please wash all dishes used during your stay! Dish soap is provided. Do not leave dirty dishes in sink or on counters. All dishes used must be cleaned and returned to their appropriate spaces? If you use the dishwasher, DO NOT use the "heat dry" option. Plastic plates and glasses may melt. If dishes are melted from use of dishwasher, there will be a charge for replacing dishes. Be sure to check that "Heat Dry" is turned off. There are notes in the cupboard where the dishes are located. There are enough dishes for 12 people. It is not a bad idea to bring paper plates and compostable/recyclable silverware and cups. There’s a laundry. Please bring your own detergent if you intend to do your laundry during your stay.

    There are two ovens. The top one has self cleaning. So if your dishes tend to overflow, we'd really appreciate you using the top oven and wiping up the overflow as best you can. Thank you. There's a dehumidifier in the lower level. If it gets too little humid or damp for you in the lower level, turn it on. It will pull the humidity out in no time!!

    There's a fire pit. Bring your own dry wood. You may find plenty of wood around the property. However, it might not be dry. So best to stop at the gas station and get yourself a nice, dry bunch. We recommend getting some marshmallows, graham crackers and chocolate while you're there. Be sure fire is out before you head in for the night.

    Use of property and any lake toys are at your own risk. Return them to their proper homes when you have finished.

    If you're a small party of two using a small portion of the home, let us know. We can work a reduced cleaning rate for you. It's a big house!

    Events including additional guests above the confirmed reservation must be approved. Event fees of $40/additional guest will apply. Inquire and approve before your stay. If day guests arrive during your stay that have not been approved, an added fee/guest/day will be assessed. This behavior may result in immediate cancellation of your reservation without refund as is consistent with Airbnb policy. We allow events that are discussed, approved and payment agreed upon prior to a reservation. We do not allow events that are a surprise and not discussed and approved of ahead of time. Communication is key.

    Parking is limited to 5 cars. If you expect to have more, we need to discuss and arrange for alternative parking solutions. PARK on the gravel driveway. DO NOT PARK ON THE GRASS. And absolutely DO NOT park on the neighbors yard. There is a pink string along the property line. Tho shalt not cross the pink line! :-) We do not have room for trailers and there is no public access on our lake. If you plan to bring a boat and trailer for use on another lake in the area, discuss this at the time of reserving so we can help you plan and make this possible.

    Other than that, have a blast! It’s a super cool spot!

  • Park up to two cars by the garage. Three cars can fit around the island of the drive way. No parking is allowed on any grass areas of the island the circle drive. If you’re on rock or asphalt, you can park on it. It is permeable group or grass, you cannot. Parking on anything but rock or asphalt may result in a fee to repair yard.

    Enter through the front door foyer area.

  • Check in/out times are flexible. We have it set at check in between 5-10pm and check out at 11am. We understand folks want to enjoy our slice of heaven so early check-in or late check-out can be arranged depending on schedule and availability. Additional fees may apply. We do our best to accommodate! Communication ahead of time is key.

    Fishing catch and release only please. Fish guts not allowed in our trash or yard. We like nature but maggots and flies .... not so much! Fish guts in the trash or left on the property will result in additional charges for clean up.

Rest & relax on the shore of a peaceful lake surrounded by park land.Enjoy sunsets on the ridge with firepit overlooking the lake. Sleeps 17 in beds and airbeds. We’ll accept up to 20 added $/guest > 4) Bring a tent & sleeping bags for the yard! Pets are welcome. Pet fee is for 1 pet. Added pets ok upon discussion & added fee. Wifi & TV available but take this time to unplug & unwind. Bring a book, some family games, your bikes for the trails and your water toys for the lake! Get outdoors!



Where You’ll Be Staying

Excelsior, Minnesota, United States

 
  • The uniqueness of our neighborhood is that we have the lake on one side and a long driveway to the road. Thus, we only have 2 neighbors! We are on 3.6 acres and our backyard is a 100 acre lake. On the other side of the lake is all nature park land with lots of trails to walk or bike on. You can walk to downtown Victoria or take a 10 minute drive or 30 minute bike to downtown Excelsior. We are conveniently located close to all the amenities you need (grocery, gas, Target) but you will feel like you are in the country.

    Our neighborhood is very private! There are just 30 homes on 1 acres lots on the lake and 1/3 of the lake is nature preserve. There are bike/walking trails right out the door. You will enjoy the peaceful, tranquil environment feeling like you're in the north woods but still be within 10 minutes of anything you need!

    With the privacy of our neighborhood comes the desire of neighbors to have their privacy. Please do not go in neighbors yards. There’s plenty of room to wonder on our land and boundaries are pretty evident with fence and landscaping.

    We are also very close a great dog park.

    These trails lead to virtually every corner of the community, a butterfly garden, picnic facilities, playgrounds, kayaking, the Bonita Bay Marina and in-between the many neighborhoods of Bonita Bay; including our three beautiful parks:

    Riverwalk Park

    Riverwalk Park runs alongside Imperial River, which edges Bonita Bay on the south and provides direct access to Estero Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

    Day marina, with a boat ramp, 40 slips and canoe storage

    Playground, picnic areas and restrooms

    Tennis, pickleball and basketball courts

    State-of-the-art bocce ball facility added in 2013

    5-station Parcourse fitness trail along the river

    Two pet stations with water fountains

    Spring Creek Park

    Located on Spring Creek, one of the area’s most pristine waterways, which runs along the north border of Bonita Bay, Spring Creek Park encourages exploration of Southwest Florida’s natural treasures.

    Canoe and kayak storage and launch, both for residents’ boats and complimentary community canoes and kayaks for resident use.

    Observation deck on Spring Creek

    Shaded nature trails though a subtropical forest

    Bocce ball court and basketball hoop

    Picnic area with grills and tables

    Children’s playground

    Pet station with water fountain

    Gazebos and restroom facilities

    Estero Bay Park

    The 13-acre Estero Bay Park site is being preserved to share its rich historical and archeological significance.

    An 800-foot boardwalk through coastal mangroves to a pier on Estero Bay

    Butterfly Garden, established by residents, planted with native and tropical flowers

    Nature trails with interpretive signs

    5,000-year-old Native American shell mounds

    Screened pavilion with restroom facilities

    Playground and picnic area with grills and tables

    Beach Park:

    Relax in the sun, search for shells or stroll with seabirds along the white sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. This private sanctuary is located along Hickory Boulevard, a 10 to 15 minute drive from Bonita Bay.

    Open and staffed daily from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m.

    Chaise lounges, beach chairs and umbrellas provided by staff

    Pavilions, picnic tables and grills

    Restrooms and showers

    Complimentary shuttle service from mid-November through April

    Casual midday food service during the winter season

Jacob

Had an amazing time at Debbies Lakehouse. She was a great host. Communicated, answered all of our questions, and was all around pleasant.

Would definitely come again!

Amanda

This lake house was fantastic! It’s on a nice, quiet lake that was great for swimming. She has a nice dock and swim platform to utilize. Everything in the description is exactly what to expect. It’s not the ritz but it’s everything you need and fits plenty of people.

Debbie was super accommodating and very responsive to all questions asked. She was a great, friendly host.