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Pristine Sugar Lake Escape

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Property grounds
Beach
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Maple Lake, MN
  • Sugar Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Lake Maria State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Whispering Pines Golf Course
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

East view

1 Single Bunk Bed

Lakeside

1 Queen Bed

Master lakeside

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main

Toilet · Shower only

Master bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Pristine Sugar Lake Escape

We invite you to spend your days relaxing at our cozy cottage on Sunset Point.

Whether it’s enjoying morning coffee or a barbecue on our spacious paver patio just feet from the lake, soaking up the sun on our secluded beach or unwinding in the crystal-clear waters of Sugar Lake, you are sure to find refuge from the cares of the world.

Newly built in 2020, this lakeside home is one-level living with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open living room and well-equipped kitchen.

Two of the three bedrooms have private access to the lakeside patio. Wake up to all the sounds of the water—loons included!

This unique property boasts lake views from 7 of the 8 rooms and will bless you with spectacular sunrise and sunset views.

We strive for exceptional cleanliness and hope to make you feel at home during your stay.

This property has beautiful lakeside hardscapes with boulder walls, sawn boulder steps and generous paver patios.

There are several outdoor seating areas, a fire pit, sand beach and large yard for games. The swimming area is free of weeds and has a hard gravel bottom. There are kayaks, a canoe and dock for your use. A great recipe for creating many wonderful memories.

Our property is also great for a winter get-away! With access to a larger bonfire pit just feet from a skating area, you can experience the great outdoors of Minnesota. We have broom ball and hockey sticks for your enjoyment. Snowshoeing, cross country skiing or just walking on the frozen lake are also very enjoyable. If indoors is more your style, relax in front of the gas fireplace, play games, watch a movie or visit while taking in views of the lake.

Just 60 minutes from the Twin Cities, our property is perfectly located. Check out an extensive list of interesting places to explore under “Other Attractions” on the “Location” tab. Not far from parks, restaurants and shopping, Sugar Lake and surrounding area is sure to please.

Whether it is spending time with family, a girls’ weekend, romantic get-away or time alone, we look forward to you experiencing our property!

In connection with our permit restrictions and in cooperation with our neighbors, we have agreed to limit guest numbers (including day guests) to seven people on premises and three cars for parking. Please let us know if you have questions regarding these restrictions.

Thanks


Property manager

Rick and Melissa Riesgraf
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We have a big lot but our cottage isn't large. To give guests the best experience we limit the number of guests (including day guests) to seven.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Maple Lake

Located in Maple Lake, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Whispering Pines Golf Course and Monticello Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mississippi River and Hoglund Wildlife Management Area. Clear Waters Outfitting and Becker Community Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Maple Lake, MN

What's nearby

  • Sugar Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Maria State Park - 11 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Cedar Lake - 14 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Whispering Pines Golf Course - 19 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Clear Waters Outfitting - 21 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • St. Cloud Station - 35 min drive
  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Up The Creek - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Spilled Grain Brewhouse - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Hitching Post at Lake Center - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pristine Sugar Lake Escape pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pristine Sugar Lake Escape?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pristine Sugar Lake Escape?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pristine Sugar Lake Escape located?

Nestled on the beach, this Maple Lake holiday home is steps from Sugar Lake and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Hoglund Wildlife Management Area. Lake Maria State Park and Little Mary Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

PJ R.

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

Fantastic stay and an incredible property!

Our weekend stay on Sugar Lake was just not long enough! This cabin is amazing, and the photos and descriptors don’t do it justice. All the details are thought out, and the evenings sitting by the fire watching the sun set over the lake were beyond words. The wonderful hosts were quick to respond to a question, and we appreciated their helpfulness before and throughout our stay. This is the kind of property that VRBO would be lucky to fill its web pages with. Exceptional!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken B.

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

Relaxing getaway

Rick and Melissa are wonderful thoughtful hosts. Their place is a cozy well maintained place on Sugar Lake point with breath taking views. We completely enjoyed our stay and would recommend their place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon H.

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

Outstanding property run by outstanding people!

We chose this rental based on location, quite close to our daughter, son-in-law, and grandson to make it easy for them to join us for a while or a few evenings. They were able to spend a few days and then come back for dinner a couple of times. The property was beyond expectations! Beautiful, well maintained, truly immaculate. Rick and Melissa were super responsive and VERY easy to work with, pre-stay, during the stay, and post-stay. Cannot recommend this property or the owners highly enough. Oh, and the sunset views from here are beyond spectacular! 10 out of 10!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom F.

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

Another great stay!

This was our fourth stay at this property. Rick and Melissa are wonderful hosts and make us feel very welcome. The house is pristine and the sunsets are beautiful. This year we had a pair of bald eagles in our trees and fishing in Sugar Lake. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna M.

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

Amazing oasis!

Rick and Melissa are phenomenal hosts- they really go the extra mile to make your stay comfortable. The property is unbelievable, you truly have to see a sunset there with your own eyes to believe it. The amenities they provide are perfect- from Kayaks, to beach towels to s’mores sticks and firewood- you really just have to show up with clothes and groceries! I couldn’t recommend this place enough and we’ve already booked again for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger L.

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

5 Stars Are Not Enough

We are previous 30 year owners of a lake home and were a little apprehensive about staying in a different place. Well we were very surprised as this home is just about perfect in every respect. It's difficult to find the right words to describe our stay All the attributes that point to a perfect home are here. Rick and Melissa were our gracious hosts and rightfully deserve thank you from all of us. We really cannot say enough about how amazing our stay was❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manju C.

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

Beautiful location and wonderful home.

We enjoyed our stay at the lake. Melissa and Rick have created a beautiful sanctuary where you can getaway and relax. Wonderful hosts and a great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Weekend getaway

Everything about our stay exceeded our expectations! The hosts went above and beyond with so many unexpected extras and the house was absolutely spotless! We didn’t need a single thing - they provided everything a family needs for a comfortable stay. Our boys loved the kayaks, the huge front lawn for games, and the wonderful sandy beach. The fire pit right next to the water, under a million stars, was a perfect end to a perfectly relaxing day! We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha N.

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

Perfect Girls Weekend!

Absolutely loved our stay at this charming little cottage on the lake! Everything from the stunning sunsets on the back patio to the delightful coffee bar for a relaxing morning made for a perfect little getaway!! Can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

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

Wonderful, relaxing, beautiful getaway

What a wonderful property on a beautiful lake. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with friends. The home was lovely with everything we might need at hand and the owners were very kind and attentive answering our questions. Perfect place to spend time with our good friends.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tuan S.

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

Amazing

This place is a slice of heaven just out of the range of the big city but close enough just in case. The accommodations they supplied made our stay feel like home. From the wide range of coffee, to snack plate and snacks… just over the top. The lake is clear as clean glass and a fun lake to fish on. The landing spots to launch our boat wasn’t far (6 mins away) and the fire pit and soft sand beach with the words “Welcome” written in the sand was a special touch. There is so much more to elaborate on but this place is your ideal place to stay. Thank you and we’ll be booking again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie H.

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

Family getaway

The cottage, lake and everything about the area was just amazing. Owners were great and always answering on time. My children had a great time. Even my 6 year old loved it. It's only been a day since we left he's already asking to go back to the lake house. We will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

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

Lake paradise

Beautiful property and thoughtful hosts made this stay just perfect for our family of 4
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica P.

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

Always wonderful

Exceptional property and lovely hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

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

Yard space.

Plenty of room in the yard for yard games. Nice patio on the lake side.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT H., Sartell

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

Stay at Sugar Lake

The property was very nice. Well taken care of. Beautiful setting with outdoor space.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom F.

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

Minnesota Vaca

Our third stay and fantastic as always. The property is beautiful and has great sunsets over Sugar Lake. The hosts have thought of everything to make guests feel welcome and comfortable.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S., Minnesota

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

Great sunsets, great hosts.

Rick and Melissa are fantastic hosts with many little welcoming touches. Their property is like new and the view over the lake is fantastic. If you’re lucky, you’ll take home a nice set of Sunnies and Bass to eat like we did. Super clear water so if you bring a boat you can bring it out deep and swim. Great sunsets, great hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna M.

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

Amazing Experience Third Year In a Row

Our family had an amazing time at the cabin! The place is immaculate and allows my husband and I to truly enjoy and relax. The bedroom setup is perfect for our family and the kids really love the bunk beds. We had the best week and have already booked again for next year. Thank you for the hospitality and wonderful treats and little touches. You make this one of my favorite weeks of the whole year!!! THANK YOU!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B., Franklin, In

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

Perfect Minnesota summer house

Met up with family and this house was perfect. 4 adults & 2 kids. When we arrived the house was exactly as it is in the site. The extra touches were perfect! We never really left the property except to go boating, kayaking, canoeing or going to the grocery store. No need to! Even had a fish fry the last night there with all of the fish we caught! Thank you Rick and Melissa for having everything we needed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abigail L.

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

Wonderful Stay!

Our whole family loved our stay at Sugar Lake! We have a wide range 2-15, with our kids, and they all had such a wonderful time. Fishing was a highlight from the dock, and we loved the design of the house with all the sliding glass doors to get outside. The views are amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen U., Maplewood

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

A Birthday getaway.

This was a birthday getaway for my husband. We enjoyed it to the fullest. The little treats left for us were greatly appreciated. We will add this property to any future trips we plan. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanna M.

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

Wonderful & Peaceful Getaway!

We had a wonderful experience! The house exceeded our expectations - it was spotless, beautifully decorated, had a big kitchen fully stocked with cooking equipment and tranquil lake views from every room. We were so appreciative of all the little touches and hospitality from the hosts. It was the perfect spot for a relaxing girls weekend. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan C.

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

Beautiful location on Sugar Lake

One of the best places we have stayed. Rick and Melissa were great hosts and we were pleasantly surprised by the treats they left for us. The views of the lake were memorable and we had a fantastic stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew F., Rochester, MN

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

Surprise Fall Trip

When I decided to make a trip to visit my dad in St Cloud, I was originally just taking my 16 yr old son. However, when my wife other children expressed their disappointment at not being able to go, I decided to see if I could find an affordable house to rent. To my surprise this place came up and worked out perfectly. We enjoyed our stay here and would look to rent it again for future trips.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Rick and Melissa Riesgraf

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Rick has grown up on Sugar Lake---as his grandparents were one of the first to own a cabin on the lake. While the original cabin may be long gone they still reside in the same spot--overlooking the beautiful shores of this wonderful lake. Rick and Melissa have joined forces to acquire and construct another fantastic getaway on the lake which they have turned into this rental property for others to enjoy.

Why they chose this property

We have lived on Sugar Lake many years and recently were given an opportunity to acquire another property on the lake. We spent the last year constructing a beautiful lake cabin with the goal in mind of letting others enjoy this special place. We are so blessed and hope you enjoy your stay

Languages:

English

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