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Steps away to Lake, deck w/ lake views, dock or fishing & swimming, fire pit!

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A two-story house with a stone wall in front, located near a body of water.
A landscaped area with a large tree, a bird sculpture, and a body of water in the background.
A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed, a chair, and a small table.
Two red Adirondack chairs facing a body of water with a dock extending into the water.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits

    Top-rated for families.

  • Sledding nearby

    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Close to Lake Minnewaska
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Glenwood, MN
  • Place, Lake Minnewaska
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Barsness Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Peter Sunset Beach Resort
    ‪14 min walk‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Half Bath

Toilet

Main Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Steps away to Lake, deck w/ lake views, dock or fishing & swimming, fire pit!

Charming home newly updated and ready for your family getaway on Lake Minnewaska walking distance from downtown Glenwood! HUGE and shallow sandy beach, perfect sunsets and large backyard with a creek running through it! When you're looking for a place to bring the family up to the lake, look no further. You'll spend hours playing in the water with the kids enjoying the sandy bottom or head out to fish in one of the best lakes in Minnesota! With being walking distance to downtown Glenwood you'll be able to enjoy all of the shops and restaurants Glenwood has to offer. If you enjoy sunsets, you've found the right spot as well as any given day you can sit back from the front porch or down by the lake and enjoy the panoramic views. The beach is located across the street from the house. The house is spacious and well equipped for your summer getaway!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Maximum of 3 vehicles to be parked in the driveway, absolutely NO parking in the alley.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1595465vb
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Glenwood

Located in Glenwood, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Peter Sunset Beach Resort and Pezehekee National Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Glacial Lakes State Park and Lake Minnewaska. Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and Casey’s Amusement Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Glenwood, MN

What's nearby

  • Lake Minnewaska - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Barsness Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pope County Historical Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Peter Sunset Beach Resort - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 30 min drive - 43.9 km

Getting around

  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 127 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Minnewaska House Brewing Co + Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Captain's Bar and Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Penny's Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪AJ’s Bar And Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps away to Lake, deck w/ lake views, dock or fishing & swimming, fire pit! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Steps away to Lake, deck w/ lake views, dock or fishing & swimming, fire pit!?

As of 18 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Steps away to Lake, deck w/ lake views, dock or fishing & swimming, fire pit! on 15 February 2027 start from NZ$2,061, 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 Steps away to Lake, deck w/ lake views, dock or fishing & swimming, fire pit!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps away to Lake, deck w/ lake views, dock or fishing & swimming, fire pit!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps away to Lake, deck w/ lake views, dock or fishing & swimming, fire pit!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steps away to Lake, deck w/ lake views, dock or fishing & swimming, fire pit! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Lake Minnewaska and Barsness Park. Pope County Historical Museum and Peter Sunset Beach Resort are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 101 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Chad was nice to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay for our family! Our communication with the host was very responsive!The kids liked the sandy beach & play park!It is an older home with a steep staircase. However, there is a baby gate installed.It’s in a quiet neighborhood & access to a wonderful lake with beautiful sunsets!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good property, stairs up were pretty steep for young kids and no tub for baths. No Central air so thankful two bedrooms had wall units!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was clean, cozy and felt like home. Loved that you could see the lake from the windows and easy to walk to the lake . Beautiful weather that weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Everything was good. Like amenities such as water and dock close by. Use of kayaks and paddle boards was a great bonus. We never could get WiFi to work which was kind of a bummer. The area and the lake are great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute property, location not too far from Lakeside for events
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

The property had perfect location and lots of room for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

returning home!

had a great time returning to my hometown!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

Great location on a beautiful lake. Lots of entertainment space in the house and the beach was nice for kids to play. Easy walk into town.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house worked well for our 7 family members. Quiet neighborhood, not too much traffic going by. Grandkids enjoyed fishing and swimming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice getaway

Nice space. Good location. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2023
Ashley, thank you for staying with us. We hope to have you back again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun Weekend!

The house was perfect for our girls weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

We loved the location and it was great for us. We really enjoyed getting the family together all in one place for the weekend. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful kitchen!

Worked well for family gathering - big table for games - kitchen well stocked & roomy. Pet friendly which was great for our dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GREAT location! Would suggest air conditioner in 3rd bedroom. Suggest garden hose to wash off patio. Enjoyed big backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation

This is our third year staying at this house. It has a homey feel and the perfect location. The view of the lake is incredible. I have already booked for next year and am counting down the days!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 4th or 5th year at this location. We do love it. The house layout works well. Nice open kitchen area with good sized table. The couches aren't super comfortable but work well for the kids to watch movies or play games on the large square coffee table. Full bath upstairs with half bath on main level are a plus. Large backyard area. The beach needed clean up and I did rake some; clean up crew came on day 2 and did a very good job on the beach. My suggestions for improvement include the following: An A/C unit in the south window of the front bedroom and a bigger capacity unit in the living room to handle main floor. This year was 90 temps and maybe a newer unit would be more economical overall. We do use fans to circulate air, close blinds and be sure doors stay closed. A deep cleaning inside at least once a year. Sometimes there isn't a lot of time between rentals and getting walls and window sills cannot be done each time. Clean up the landscaping. Trim up along creek. I realize that it is difficult to get right up to the creek when it's wet; however the extent of overgrowth indicates this not getting maintained. This is a home that I lived in as a child and we treat it like family. In closing, we loved our time here and will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Year 3 and going strong!

Our 3rd year at this location. Again, we had a wonderful stay and plan to go back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Where do we start? Our friends from Australia actually stayed there, embarrassing. 1. The place was not cleaned since the last guests. Garbage inside and out was completely full, so NO where to put it for the entire stay.2. Shades were falling down, allowing the hot sun in. Screwed into drywall that was not holding anything. Cobwebs, dirty like no one was paying attention to the small things at this place.3. The grill was a complete mess and so dirty they couldn't use it. The cover was ripped to shreds and mostly off, hanging there.4. The upstairs air conditioner blew air but was not cooling at all, during the hottest stretch of the year!5. There was no clear path on the beach to access the dock; it was all big rocks that you had to go over. Very Dangerous!! A small brick or sand path would have been nice.6. The dock and beach were nice.So disappointed for our friends who came all the way from Australia to join us at the 70th Waterama; they've been planning this for 2 years.When they come back, we'll not book this place unless some major things are done to make it a liveable place to stay!!I believe they took some pictures if you'd like to see them.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re genuinely sorry to hear that your friends did not enjoy their stay, especially after traveling all the way from Australia for such a special visit. We do want to clarify a few points for future guests. As you mentioned, you did not personally stay at the property. The reservation was made on behalf of other guests, which is contrary to VRBO’s booking policies and unfortunately prevented us from communicating directly with the individuals staying in the home during their visit. Our home is professionally cleaned and inspected before each arrival. Had we been notified of any concerns regarding cleanliness, overflowing garbage, the air conditioning, or the grill during the stay, we would have responded promptly to address them. We maintain a local team specifically so issues can be resolved while guests are in the home rather than after checkout. Regarding the beach access, the shoreline is accurately represented in our listing photos. Like many natural Minnesota lakeshores, the property includes riprap along portions of the shoreline for erosion control. The dock and swimming area are exactly as shown, and we’re glad your guests enjoyed those amenities. We continually invest in maintaining and improving the property and appreciate feedback that helps us do so. We have already inspected the items mentioned in the review and addressed any maintenance needs we found. We wish your friends safe travels.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great memories were made!

We had a fun time using this property! Lots of great doc fishing!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 4th year at this property. We enjoy the location, the lake, and the house. A\C for the front bedroom is still on our wish list. The landscaping could use an update. We'll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lake Minnewaska Views!

Super cute property with wonderful views and access to the beach. It is apparent this is a well loved family property whose owners chose to share with others. While the circumstances of our trip were for somber reasons, the cabin environment was really nice and comforting.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun Labor Day get away

Exactly as listed. VERY WELL STOCKED, especially for the kids...many toys and games for the adults. Don't hesitate to book :) Beautiful lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice for a couple days away. I think the property is as it is described. The amount of space was awesome. There was a rancid smell in the fridge and the upstairs toilet ran. But I’m sure those have been fixed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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