Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
Airport, Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
42 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Upstairs 1
1 Single Bunk Bed
Upstairs 2
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Main floor
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Upstairs
Bathtub · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Just 6 Steps From Lake Independence! Great lake get-away near Minneapolis.
We are opening our three bedroom, two bathroom home on 830-acre Lake Independence for two weeks in the summer of 2021. We've lived on the lake for nearly 15 years and love it. Despite being just 25 minutes from downtown Minneapolis, Lake Independence is famed for its excellence fishing, with good numbers of walleye, largemouth bass, sunfish, crappie and muskie. Sunrises are stunning and evening meals are usually serenaded by loons. Home features large, wrap-around deck (just six steps from shore), dock, sleeping for six (two queen size beds and bunks), full kitchen, cable, central air, badminton/volleyball court, outdoor cabana/bar and level one-acre lot that's located on a dead-end road with local traffic only. Property is just minutes from great restaurants, golf courses (Baker National and other), and sports teams like the Minnesota Twins and Minnesota United.
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No smoking indoors.
Important information
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Property # 1589671vb
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 deadlock
About the area
Maple Plain
Located in Maple Plain, this cabin is on the waterfront. Ridgedale Center and Shoppes at Arbor Lakes are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Minnetonka and Robina Wildlife Management Area. Noerenberg Memorial Gardens and Minnetonka Center for the Arts are also worth visiting.
Minneapolis Convention Center - 30 min drive - 43.2 km
U.S. Bank Stadium - 32 min drive - 47.1 km
Mall of America - 37 min drive - 57.7 km
Getting around
Elk River Station - 40 min drive
Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 35 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 15 min drive
McDonald's - 14 min drive
Red Rooster - 15 min drive
Redvest Bar - 15 min drive
Rockford Roadhouse - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Just 6 Steps From Lake Independence! Great lake get-away near Minneapolis. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Just 6 Steps From Lake Independence! Great lake get-away near Minneapolis.?
As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Just 6 Steps From Lake Independence! Great lake get-away near Minneapolis. on 19 July 2023 start from NZ$632, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Just 6 Steps From Lake Independence! Great lake get-away near Minneapolis.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Just 6 Steps From Lake Independence! Great lake get-away near Minneapolis.?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Just 6 Steps From Lake Independence! Great lake get-away near Minneapolis.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Just 6 Steps From Lake Independence! Great lake get-away near Minneapolis. located?
Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Lake Independence and within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Sarah and Lake Boondock. Loretto Lions Park and Loretto City Hall are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Great hosts, great place, great communication, great neighbors!
Steve was great! Met us at check-in and walked us through the property. Communicated with us a few times throughout our stay to ensure we were satisfied. Was accessible if needed.
Place was great! We were the lucky few to have the opportunity to rent this “home” as it’s only rented out a couple of times per year. This makes it feel much more like staying at a friend’s place vs staying somewhere that just funnels renters in and out every week. Lots of personal touches.
Location was great! Right on the water with great views and very friendly neighbors to the south. Steve made his kayaks and canoe and other items available to us at no additional charge. Was also easy to do lots of exploring around the greater Minneapolis area too. Short trip to downtown and many other areas.
Warning: No dishwasher. Didn’t realize this when reserving so just be aware of that. Was a little tough with young children and our plans to eat many meals in. If going out for lunches and dinner, no worries here. Also, no private refrigerator/freezer either. Host made space available, but had to keep track of what was ours and what was theirs. Again, just something to be aware of. Not a complaint, just transparency for planning purposes.
Thanks again, Steve!
We really enjoyed our stay and beautiful Independence Lake! Highly recommend the beach and small watercraft rentals at nearby Baker Park. Also wonderful bike trails in the area and the owner allowed us use of their bikes and kayak. We really enjoyed lunches and dinners on the lake. It is someone's home so don't expect it to be like a 24/7 vacation rental without signs of life.
The house was cozy and clean and opened up to a lake. It was quiet and peaceful, very relaxing! The owners met us on arrival and walked us through the house and gave us great recommendations of places to eat and visit. They were pleasant, courteous and friendly. The location was within 20-30 minutes of a grocery store or restaurants.
Paul C.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
About the host
Your host
Our family has enjoyed living on Lake Independence for nearly 15 years. We moved into our current home after our daughter graduated from college and moved west. We love being so close to the water...views mornings and evenings are stunning.