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MINNeSTAY* Lakefront Cottage | Excelsior Bay | Dock
Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6170.4 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

- Place, Lake Minnetonka
- Place, Mall of America
- Place, U.S. Bank Stadium
- Airport, Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud)
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom King
1 King Bed
Bedroom Queen
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom Queen
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
MINNeSTAY* Lakefront Cottage | Excelsior Bay | Dock
Welcome to Lakefront Cottage!
This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom lakefront home offers the perfect getaway in Tonka Bay, nestled between Lake Minnetonka’s upper and lower lakes. Enjoy a private dock with a 26-ft boat slip, spacious backyard with a fire pit, propane fire table, lounge chairs, and propane grill. The chic interior is ideal for creating lasting memories. Located in a cove off Gideon Bay, it’s a short walk, bike ride, or boat trip to downtown Excelsior. Under Minnestay’s 5-Star management, this is your new favorite summer destination!
Layout:
Lakefront Cottage accommodates up to 3 cars. A private office welcomes you upon entry, with a 3/4 bathroom nearby. The fully stocked kitchen includes a 4-burner stove, dishwasher, and ample counter space, adjacent to the dining room with seating for 6. The cozy living room offers a large couch and Roku TV.
Upstairs, the primary bedroom features water views, a king bed, Roku TV, and an en-suite bath with a walk-in shower and dual shower heads. The two queen bedrooms offer Roku Smart TVs and share the third bathroom with a bathtub and shower combo. All 4 Smart TVs offer live cable, Hulu Live TV, Netflix, Disney+, ESPN+, and HBO Max.
The expansive backyard leads to the dock, perfect for a paddleboard ride or evening s’mores by the fire pit.
*** DOCK: The 26-ft boat slip is available on the west side of the dock, with occasional access by the owner’s boat. Advance notice is given.
Home Features:
High-speed internet
4 Smart TVs with Roku, Hulu Live TV, Netflix, Disney+, ESPN+, HBO Max (24"-50")
Nest smart speaker system with Spotify and Pandora
Non-flame fireplace ambiance
Private dock with 26-ft boat slip
Fire pit, propane grill
Fully stocked kitchen
Fire table, lounge chairs
* Concierge Services Available *
Looking for groceries, a chef-prepared meal, or even boat rentals? Our concierge service is here to take your vacation to the next level. Give us a call or send us a message to let us know how Minnestay can make your Five Star Stay unforgettable!
*HOUSE RULES*
• All guests must be over the age of 25, unless part of a family unit. Verification may be required.
• All check-ins are contactless! To provide this service, we require a photo of yourself holding your ID to verify your identity, to be emailed or texted to our reservations department prior to check-in. No exceptions. (Please be aware that we do not have staff available to meet guests in person on site for this purpose.)
• Bookings made within 7 days of arrival will require additional credit card documentation.
• A Minnestay Rental Agreement must be signed prior to arrival. This will require that you provide us with your email address. Please inquire about the terms and conditions prior to booking. More info can be found on the Minnestay website, under Guest Services - Rental Policies.
• No smoking inside of the home. This includes e-cigarette and vape.
• This property may have a noise monitoring device on the interior of the home. Additional noise monitoring devices may be located in gathering spaces on the exterior of the home, as well.
• No events! This home is designed for families and responsible adults. Restrictions include, but are not limited to: Weddings and wedding celebrations, bachelorette/bachelor gatherings, and reunions.
• Dogs only allowed with “Pet Friendly” listings. Please provide prior notice to Minnestay team if you plan to bring your pet. Pet fee required (fee dependent on dog count, starting at $150).
• Please note that you are staying in a private home and not a hotel. We expect that you will treat it with respect. If any problems arise, we will do our best to resolve them as quickly as we are able.
• Consumable amenities provided by Minnestay are not refilled during stay.
• Quiet Hours: 10PM-7AM. We love our neighbors! Please be respectful of the permanent residents on either side of this property.
• Direct bookings or other online booking sources may be subject to a 3% cancellation fee.
Deviation from these rules can result in an eviction from the premises with no refund, as stated in the signed rental agreement.
This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom lakefront home offers the perfect getaway in Tonka Bay, nestled between Lake Minnetonka’s upper and lower lakes. Enjoy a private dock with a 26-ft boat slip, spacious backyard with a fire pit, propane fire table, lounge chairs, and propane grill. The chic interior is ideal for creating lasting memories. Located in a cove off Gideon Bay, it’s a short walk, bike ride, or boat trip to downtown Excelsior. Under Minnestay’s 5-Star management, this is your new favorite summer destination!
Layout:
Lakefront Cottage accommodates up to 3 cars. A private office welcomes you upon entry, with a 3/4 bathroom nearby. The fully stocked kitchen includes a 4-burner stove, dishwasher, and ample counter space, adjacent to the dining room with seating for 6. The cozy living room offers a large couch and Roku TV.
Upstairs, the primary bedroom features water views, a king bed, Roku TV, and an en-suite bath with a walk-in shower and dual shower heads. The two queen bedrooms offer Roku Smart TVs and share the third bathroom with a bathtub and shower combo. All 4 Smart TVs offer live cable, Hulu Live TV, Netflix, Disney+, ESPN+, and HBO Max.
The expansive backyard leads to the dock, perfect for a paddleboard ride or evening s’mores by the fire pit.
*** DOCK: The 26-ft boat slip is available on the west side of the dock, with occasional access by the owner’s boat. Advance notice is given.
Home Features:
High-speed internet
4 Smart TVs with Roku, Hulu Live TV, Netflix, Disney+, ESPN+, HBO Max (24"-50")
Nest smart speaker system with Spotify and Pandora
Non-flame fireplace ambiance
Private dock with 26-ft boat slip
Fire pit, propane grill
Fully stocked kitchen
Fire table, lounge chairs
* Concierge Services Available *
Looking for groceries, a chef-prepared meal, or even boat rentals? Our concierge service is here to take your vacation to the next level. Give us a call or send us a message to let us know how Minnestay can make your Five Star Stay unforgettable!
*HOUSE RULES*
• All guests must be over the age of 25, unless part of a family unit. Verification may be required.
• All check-ins are contactless! To provide this service, we require a photo of yourself holding your ID to verify your identity, to be emailed or texted to our reservations department prior to check-in. No exceptions. (Please be aware that we do not have staff available to meet guests in person on site for this purpose.)
• Bookings made within 7 days of arrival will require additional credit card documentation.
• A Minnestay Rental Agreement must be signed prior to arrival. This will require that you provide us with your email address. Please inquire about the terms and conditions prior to booking. More info can be found on the Minnestay website, under Guest Services - Rental Policies.
• No smoking inside of the home. This includes e-cigarette and vape.
• This property may have a noise monitoring device on the interior of the home. Additional noise monitoring devices may be located in gathering spaces on the exterior of the home, as well.
• No events! This home is designed for families and responsible adults. Restrictions include, but are not limited to: Weddings and wedding celebrations, bachelorette/bachelor gatherings, and reunions.
• Dogs only allowed with “Pet Friendly” listings. Please provide prior notice to Minnestay team if you plan to bring your pet. Pet fee required (fee dependent on dog count, starting at $150).
• Please note that you are staying in a private home and not a hotel. We expect that you will treat it with respect. If any problems arise, we will do our best to resolve them as quickly as we are able.
• Consumable amenities provided by Minnestay are not refilled during stay.
• Quiet Hours: 10PM-7AM. We love our neighbors! Please be respectful of the permanent residents on either side of this property.
• Direct bookings or other online booking sources may be subject to a 3% cancellation fee.
Deviation from these rules can result in an eviction from the premises with no refund, as stated in the signed rental agreement.
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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Excelsior
Located in Excelsior, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Excelsior Bay Books and Noerenberg Memorial Gardens are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Eden Prairie Center and Ridgedale Center. Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and Big Stone Mini-golf and Sculpture Garden are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Excelsior, MN
What's nearby
- Lake Minnetonka - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Paisley Park - 11 min drive - 8.9 km
- Mall of America - 31 min drive - 37.1 km
- Nickelodeon Universe - 31 min drive - 37.4 km
- U.S. Bank Stadium - 32 min drive - 35.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Maynards - 4 min drive
- Culver's - 4 min drive
- McDonald's - 5 min drive
- Adele's Frozen Custard - 5 min drive
- Parlour Excelsior - 4 min drive
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