Karen’s Kottage - Lake John Cutie on the Bay! NEW - now with Wi-Fi!!! - Wright County

2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 9130 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Lake view

Enjoy the area

Annandale, MN

Whispering Pines Golf Course14 min drive
The Ledge Amphitheater36 min drive
St. Cloud State University38 min drive
Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud)72 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

Common area 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Futon

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 half bathrooms

Downstairs bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Karen’s Kottage - Lake John Cutie on the Bay! NEW - now with Wi-Fi!!!

Welcome to Karen's Kottage!...a true lake escape treasure, hidden among the tall pines boasting panoramic views of one of the best lakes in the area. You'll LOVE this scenic getaway as soon as you turn onto the wooded tree-filled drive leading to our driveway.

Featuring 2 spacious bedrooms and 2 baths, our well-appointed, cozy Kottage sleeps 9 comfortably. We have a fully equipped dine-in kitchen with breakfast bar that leads into open concept living room (with fold-out sofa bed) with fantastic water views from the entire room. Two spacious bedrooms and bath round out this floor. Lower level features another bath and family room with fireplace and another twin bed and futon for additional sleeping. Both upper and lower levels have fabulous walkout patio/decks with upper half screened in for your comfort. The best view for that morning cup of coffee, afternoon wine or anytime with a great book.

Lake John, a 450 acre recreational/scenic environmental gem is considered one of the premium lakes in Wright county. Exceptionally clean and spring fed lake with hard sandy shorelines makes it ideal for all water sports/activities, swimming, boating or just floating around with your favorite beverage! Our shoreline leading to the lake has a flat grassy area surrounded by plush landscaped vegetation, perfect for lounging in the sun or watching all the fun lake-filled activities happening before you :-)

I offer a canoe, paddle boat, two kayaks, stand up paddle board, and a floating dock to help you get out and enjoy Lake John!

The surrounding area of Annandale has some of the best summertime activities around with one of the biggest 4th of July celebrations in the state, great restaurants, award winning brewery, open air markets and many quaint shops.

Property manager

Karen MacMillan

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Lake view

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Quiet hours after 10:00 pm. Please respect our neighbors.

No parties or events. Family gatherings are encouraged.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

About the area

Annandale

Located in Annandale, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Cokato Museum & Gust Akerlund Studio and Veit Automotive Foundation Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Clear Waters Outfitting and Becker Community Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Annandale, MN

What's nearby

Whispering Pines Golf Course - 14 min drive
The Ledge Amphitheater - 36 min drive
St. Cloud State University - 38 min drive
St. Cloud River's Edge Convention Center - 39 min drive
College of Saint Benedict - 42 min drive

Getting around

St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 8 min drive
Casey's General Store - 7 min drive
Spilled Grain Brewhouse - 8 min drive
Corky's Bar - 10 min drive
Mom's Place - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Karen’s Kottage - Lake John Cutie on the Bay! NEW - now with Wi-Fi!!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Karen’s Kottage - Lake John Cutie on the Bay! NEW - now with Wi-Fi!!!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Karen’s Kottage - Lake John Cutie on the Bay! NEW - now with Wi-Fi!!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Karen’s Kottage - Lake John Cutie on the Bay! NEW - now with Wi-Fi!!! located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cabin is 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Whispering Pines Golf Course and 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Powder Ridge. Lake Maria State Park and Warner Lake Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Daun C.

16 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cutie Indeed!

Karen's Kottage is a gem. We stayed in late June with my parents. The location was perfect. Close enough to town, but secluded enough. We wound through the trees to find Karen's Kottage. Pretty much everything we needed was there. The lake was quiet, even in the days leading up to the 4th of July. Most days, it felt like we were the only ones there. The entire back wall of the living room windows and the screened in porch, gave sweeping vistas of the lake. We had a front row ticket to the family of Loons and their haunting call. There were also Osprey that would occasionally buzz the lake. Two of the days, we rented a pontoon. And the dock was perfect for tying the pontoon up at the end of the day. The dock is nice and long, and we were able to catch some nice sized fish from there. All in all, Karen is a wonderful host, and we would whole-heartedly recommend her little oasis! We will be staying again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie H.

8 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Cabin Getaway

We loved the Kottage! Our kids enjoyed swimming and fishing all day and using the lake toys provided. Perfect location on the lake as well!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carley S.

7 September 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake fun!

Had a wonderful family weekend! The best part was the floating dock and all the water toys/kayaks etc to play with. Great, accommodating hosts!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Becky H., Prior Lake

13 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing cabin

We enjoyed our family getaway at the cottage. The lake view was wonderful, and we loved the screened in deck. The lake had some weeds, but there was an area for swimming and floating. The cabin could stand some updated furniture, and a bigger pot in the kitchen for making pasta, taco meat, etc would be nice. The game table downstairs was a hit, when the weather didn’t cooperate. Overall we had a nice time.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Scott G.

27 July 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location on Lake John

The cabin is nice, it's old, but well maintained. The Owner was very quick to respond to any issues we had, which were very few.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Karen MacMillan

This was our cabin for almost ten years before moving to the lake full time in 2004. When this cabin became available, I scooped it up and am ready to share it with you. We moved to the lake from Maple Grove and love living near Annandale.

Why they chose this property

I am the hostess with the mostess. No request is too small. I LOVE to share the experience of this lovely spot on Lake John. You will be situated right on the water in the quiet bay of Lake John. Best location on the lake!!