Lakefront property with beautiful view of Lake Zumbro 20 mins from Rochester

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Stairs down from entry/bunkhouse to main house

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 874.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

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Rochester, MN

King's Marina
‪4 min walk‬
Mayo Clinic
‪21 min drive‬
Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus
‪21 min drive‬
Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.)
‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest Room

2 Queen Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Lake Zumbro... a little piece of heaven not far from Rochester where you can relax and create memories that last a lifetime!

Our vacation rental on Lake Zumbro will offer you a spectacular view of the lake in any season. Fenced in yard, landscaped steps, and beautiful gardens will lead you to our 2 bedroom cottage with a covered porch, outside dining area, and outside bar area.

The cottage is quaint, cozy, and has many comforts from home complimented with a beautiful lake view and lake access. The master bedroom has a queen bed and a closet and the second bedroom has 2 queen beds and a shelved closet. The living room and kitchen are open in design.

Out the front door, with a direct view of the lake, stairs lead down to the water where there is a large floating dock to accommodate relaxation in the sun or entertainment on the water. Ladder entry into and out of the water. Bring your own boat and tie up! Paddle boards and swim mat are there for your use. Life jackets not provided.

The game room is a large room in the garage with a pullout couch, futon, TV and large table perfect for family game night!

The Cottage is only 2 minute walk from Uncle John's Bar & Restaurant (open Thursday-Sunday) and a 5 minute walk from the King's Marina where you can rent pontoons during the summer time.

Looking for a fun new hobby to learn?? Want to enhance or your waterski or wakeboard skills?? Check out bigwatersports.com to set up lessons! This company is owned and ran by Carter, he offers many different forms of lessons at daily and weekly rates for all ages! You can inquire and book through his website. He will pick you up and ski right from the cottage dock!

*** PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO YARD MAINTENCE ON MONDAY'S (WEATHER/LAWN CONDITION PERMITTING) WHICH INCLUDES LAWN MOWING, EDGING, LEAF BLOWING, ETC. WE WILL BE IN CONTACT WITH YOU TO TRY AND COORDINATE THE BEST TIME OF DAY TO COMPLETE THIS TO NOT INCONVENIENCE YOUR STAY AS MUCH, USUALLY TAKES BETWEEN 1-2 HOURS. ***

Property manager

Bill & Bette Schmitz

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Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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Summer view of the large backyard, shoreline access and lake!!

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 20

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

About the area

Rochester

Located in Rochester, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Assisi Heights and Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Minnesota Children's Museum and Olmsted County Fairgrounds. Travelling with kids? Consider Zollman Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Rochester Recreation Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Rochester, MN

What's nearby

Zumbro Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
King's Marina - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Mayo Civic Center - 20 min drive - 21.9 km
Mayo Clinic - 21 min drive - 22.3 km
Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus - 21 min drive - 23.3 km

Getting around

Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

‪Casey's General Store - ‬13 min drive
‪Tilly's Tavern - ‬13 min drive
‪Fisherman's Inn - ‬8 min drive
‪Tilly's Bar and Grill - ‬13 min drive
‪Lake Zumbro Tap Room - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront property with beautiful view of Lake Zumbro 20 mins from Rochester pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront property with beautiful view of Lake Zumbro 20 mins from Rochester?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront property with beautiful view of Lake Zumbro 20 mins from Rochester?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront property with beautiful view of Lake Zumbro 20 mins from Rochester located?

This family-friendly Rochester cottage is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Zumbro Lake and King's Marina. Minnesota Children's Museum and River Road Dog Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

8 October 2024

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

Great weekend retreat

This is our 3rd time renting this cabin. 10/10. Great location. Can't wait to book another trip. Thanks!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken W.

24 September 2024

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

Short getaway

Enjoyed the time we spent fishing and relaxing

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 August 2024

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

Vacation

Amazing place to stay .

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

8 August 2024

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

Perfect little vacation

Perfect little spot to get away! The whole family had a great time!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

7 August 2024

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

Birthday Week

Great stay! Great location! Everything was great. Would stay again next year!

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim A.

25 July 2024

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

Lake Zumbro Getaway

Clean cute cabin. Location to Rochester was an easy 20 minute drive. Cities along the Mississippi River were a 30 to 45 minute drive for shopping/site seeing/dining. Owners replaced the coffee maker promptly the next day when I commented that it was not working correctly.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 July 2024

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

Relaxing

Nice and relaxing

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

31 October 2023

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

Mayo Clinic cancer surgery

I was here 5 weeks while my husband had major surgery. If you’re wondering if it’s too far- it’s not. If you’re wondering if it’s too small- it’s not. Ignore the couple of bad reviews or comments. Some people just suck. My favorite rental I’ve ever stayed at. A little piece of Heaven after the stress of the hospital. Bill and bette were great and make sure to meet neighbor Sue, next door. I’ve made friends your life. Do yourself a favor and book.

Stayed 16 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sobhi Y.

31 October 2023

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

Fun lakeside stay

Good times and pretty lake front. The cleaning solution was extremely strong when we arrived... I definitely recommend changing that to something much weaker. Otherwise everyone had a good time.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie G.

21 September 2023

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

Happy Customer

Great getaway - calm and enjoyable!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jim D.

12 September 2023

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

great time

everything was just right for all of us

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

7 September 2023

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

Great weekend!

Enjoyed our stay. Enjoyed the outdoor setting.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ross B.

23 August 2023

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

Cottage life

We had a great experience at the Cottage! Very peaceful and had a great homey feeling! Fence around the yard was awesome for our kids too. We spent days relaxing and swimming off the dock. We also fished and kayaked alittle bit too. Would highly recommend to anyone.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah T.

16 August 2023

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

Home Away From Home

This cozy cottage on the lake had everything our group of 7 needed! Ideal for groups with lots of room to spread out inside with the use of the “bonus room” connected to the garage and numerous outside spaces to relax and enjoy the incredible view of the lake! The paddle boards and Maui Mat got lots of use! Appreciative of all the thoughtful touches that were provided! Communication with the host was quick and easy throughout our stay! We would definitely return!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb E.

7 August 2023

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

Cozy

We had a great time!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana H.

30 July 2023

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

Lake Zumbro

Had a wonderful time. The cottage was clean and the beds were comfy. We enjoyed swimming off the dock and just being together as a family.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan U.

24 July 2023

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

great location

The place was great! Everything that we needed for a great stay was there. We really enjoyed the entire location. A little hidden gem not far from home. Thanks for having us!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Anita B.

20 July 2023

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

Relaxing place

Great view of the lake, cozy, beds are super comfy kitchen is well stocked and has what you would need to enjoy a good meal… would have been nice to have access to TV we were there to recover from medical issues and not having that was rough but they did have videos so that helped… moving the smart TV would be a nice added bonus… overall a nice relaxing place

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy R.

18 July 2023

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

Wonderful girls weekend!

We loved staying at the Cottage on the Lake. Besides being lake side in a beautiful area, we loved all the little touches that made the place extra special, like having things we might have forgotten, such as sugar, coffee, shampoo, etc. The towels were maybe the softest, largest towels I've ever seen - and there were so many of them! The bird book and binoculars were another nice little touch. We are already planning our next trip to the Cottage for next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

14 July 2023

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

Cozy, clean and cute

The property was clean and as described. We have a great and comfortable stay. There was plenty to do and they provided everything we needed for our stay. Would definitely recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex L.

25 June 2023

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

so fantastic!

The property owners/managers were so accommodating! Even hooked us up with a pack and play of which we forgot🙄…play was super cute with the. OST comfortable cabin beds that you just melt into. The lakefront view was amazing! We will def be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danyll M., Minnesota

12 June 2023

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

Lovely weekend getaway

This is a perfect place on the lake, very quiet and relaxing. Everything was just as listed and we very much enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke B.

1 June 2023

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

Relaxing Getaway

This was the perfect place for our family to unwind for a few days. Quiet, private and relaxing. The patio provides a great space to kick your feet up and soak in the sights and sounds of the river. The weather was great during our stay so we cooked and ate most our meals on the patio too. There isn’t a beach nearby so the provided lily pad was a big hit with the kiddo as a way to enjoy getting into the water. Sadly, we didn’t get a chance to use the bunk house because we were outside so much but it would definitely come in handy on a rainy day. We also made a day trip up to the Minnesota zoo since we were so close to the cities. We will definitely book again. Thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tylor P.

23 May 2023

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The fishing and property

Both excellent. No complaints.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

barbara w.

23 October 2022

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

Fall trip

My sisters and I go on a fall trip every year. Our stay at the cottage was amazing! Sitting on the deck looking at the lake, fishing, playing the games and just sitting around the fire was so relaxing. We had beautiful weather. The cottage was just right for us. The beds were very comfortable. The host even provided little extras if you had forgot to bring things. The cottage was very clean and cozy.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Bill & Bette Schmitz

Hello!

We are Bill & Bette, owners of The Cottage on Lake Zumbro!

We have been members of this lake community for over 20 years now and have loved to call this place our home away from home. We have enjoyed our children growing up coming to this lake every summer and have countless memories here spent on the water, pontooning, waterskiing, and enjoying this property.

We hope you find this property as special as we have and choose to spend time here with your family and friends!

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest Room

Master Bedroom

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

About this property