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Find your happy place at Big Swan Lake. Enjoy peaceful sunsets. Pets welcome.

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Sunset fishing. Picture courtesy of one of our guests.
Exterior
Sunset views from the driveway!
Sunset views from the ground level screen porch.
Beautiful views from the three season porch!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14198.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Dassel, MN
  • Millner Heritage Vineyard & Winery
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Dassel City Hall
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Washington Lake
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Futons and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Find your happy place at Big Swan Lake. Enjoy peaceful sunsets. Pets welcome.

Welcome to your home away from home. Spacious 3 bedroom 2 bathroom lake house with tons of additional sleeping options. Sleeps up to 14 (full size futons hold 1-2 people depending on their size)!

Spend your days swimming in the lake, fishing off the floating dock, try your hand at kayaking, paddle boarding or just relax on the swim platform or floating pad. Hard sandy lake bottom, great for swimming. Water level fluctuates significantly throughout the spring and summer. Kids and adults alike will enjoy a fully stocked game room with pool table, ping pong, air hockey, foosball, dart board, smart tv, heat and air conditioning.

Experience fantastic sunset views over the lake from all levels of the house and attached deck. Roast marshmallows, unwind and tell your scary stories by the campfire.

In the winter sit around the gas fireplace and sip hot cocoa after a day of ice fishing, ice-skating, cross-country skiing, or enjoying local snowmobile trails.

Other perks of the house include: screened in porch overlooking the lake, sun room with sleeping options ability to close doors for privacy also overlooking the lake, central air, gas grill, deck with patio furniture, open concept living area, fully equipped kitchen, smart TV in the living rooms and bedrooms, free Wi-Fi, boat dock, some adult size life jackets provided, off a tar road with plenty of parking, washer and dryer available detergent not provided, clean lake with walleye, large and small mouth bass, crappies and bluegills. Boat, pontoon and jetski rentals can be delivered directly to the dock from a local charter company pending availability.

King bed, 2 queen beds, 3 double futons (sleeps 2 each), queen size pull out sofa, 2 twin size roll-a-beds.

Area attractions:
Dassel 6 miles- gas station, restaurants
Kingston 7 miles- Milner Heritage Winery
Cokato 10 miles- restaurants, DQ, coffee shop, shopping, 9 hole golf course
Darwin 13 miles- 2 bar/grills, hiking trails at Darwin Hill, Twine Ball exhibit and museum
Kimball 14 miles- restaurants, coffee, meat market, bar/grills
Powder Ridge 16 miles- skiing, snowboarding, tubing
Litchfield 17 miles- Walmart, shopping, restaurants, Starlight Drive-In Theater, Hollywood Movie Theater, free splash pad, 18 hole golf course, Litchfield Distillery, bowling alley.

Property manager

Peter and Jennifer
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pets allowed in 3 season porch only.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
$50 per pet, per day, extra fee for each poo pile
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Damage deposit will be withheld if smoking inside.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Used towels can be put in the bathrooms.
Bedding should be removed and placed next to the used beds so we know what to clean. Please do not return roll away beds to the closet or pull-out couch with used sheets on them.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Dassel

Located in Dassel, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Knapp Wildlife Management Area and A Shau Valley Wildlife Management Area, while Dassel History Center & Ergot Museum and Depot Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Dassel, MN

What's nearby

  • Knapp Wildlife Management Area - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Millner Heritage Vineyard & Winery - 15 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Dassel City Hall - 19 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Dassel Public Library - 19 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Washington Lake - 23 min drive - 22.3 km

Getting around

  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty's Tavern - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Grounds on the Green - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Millner Heritage Vineyard & Winery - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Find your happy place at Big Swan Lake. Enjoy peaceful sunsets. Pets welcome. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Find your happy place at Big Swan Lake. Enjoy peaceful sunsets. Pets welcome.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Find your happy place at Big Swan Lake. Enjoy peaceful sunsets. Pets welcome.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Find your happy place at Big Swan Lake. Enjoy peaceful sunsets. Pets welcome. located?

This family-friendly Dassel holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Knapp Wildlife Management Area, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Dassel History Center & Ergot Museum and Saints Field. Dassel City Hall and Dassel Public Library are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 34 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mandy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Nice lake. Peaceful :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place with good lake access and facilities. Kids and adults loved the game room,floating dock and swim platform too.Hosts responded quickly to inquiries and even checked in with me during a Tstorm warning to make sure we were aware. Only down-side is that it is so popular we couldn't book again next year. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawne Z.

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

Lake getaway

We had a great time! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

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

This property has it all!

Our family enjoyed all the amenities, from the kayaking to swimming to fire pit to spacious accommodations. Being on a quiet lake with great views topped it off. The water in the lake was really high, but with a floating dock that has a nice ladder made it easy for even the young kids to get in and out of the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

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

Family weekend

We were all very pleased with location. The house was just as described. The owners have put a lot of organization into towels and bedding. Definetly recommend to others. We have 5 adults and 5 kids in our party and everyone was happy with the home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad S.

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

Best week ever at Big Swan!

Everything we could have needed, was available! The property was beautiful, clean, spacious, and perfect! Fishing was great, the game room was 24/7 fun for the kids! Will book again!!! Communication was 100% with the owners. No problems. Love it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann T.

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

Family Fun!

Fabulous fun on the hottest weekend of the Summer. So many fun outdoor toys -- 4 kayaks, 2 paddle boards, a Lily Pad and a great swim raft. It was tough to get people out of the water. This property is clean, clean, clean; the kitchen is stocked with whatever you may need; and there is plenty of room to spread out. It was tough to leave and we look forward to coming back again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Juli S.

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

Family time

Property is as listed . We all had a fun time. Kids paddle boarded. Caught northern off the dock.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Place!

Had a great stay with friends! Great place to stay ! Next time will have to be longer !!! Thanks to JEN& PETER the host!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

kelley l.

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

Quiet and cozy

Plenty to keep you busy and the best view for your morning coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

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

Nice place

It was lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

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

Family summer vacation

Beautiful home and property and lake😊
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

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

Great time at the lake!

Great property with everything one could need for lots of lake and family time fun. We booked for next year already!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim J.

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

Family friendly

Great getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Awesome place

We had 4 adults and 5 children and there was plenty of room for everyone. The house was stocked with everything you could need. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Lovely, just lovely!!

A comfortable home on a beautiful peaceful lake. The views are stunning, the neighborhood is friendly but quiet. Our group if 6 enjoyed spending evenings together enjoying all the property has to offer and during the day ventured out to enjoy the quaint and curious attractions in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela N., Forest Lake, MN

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

Lovely!

We really enjoyed our stay! We loved all the Christmas decorations!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

amanda G.

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

What a great stay!

Thank you so much for an amazing stay! The house was better than described, we had so much eoom, the game room was amazing, cleanliness was top notch and the lake was so beautiful! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

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

quick stop

Lovely location, very well equipped home, would definitely stay here again. Very quiet area, with beautiful views. Most amenities of any location we have stayed at.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Patty G.

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

Family time

Cabin was super clean. Beds were very comfy. Area was quiet and inviting. Kids loved the swimming and all the water toys. Fishing wasn’t the best but that’s always a gamble.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

Relaxing Getaway

Very comfortable home with a beautiful view of the lake as well as direct lake access. We loved the large three season porch and also the lower level screened porch. Bed was very comfortable, quiet area, and just what we needed to unwind. Kitchen was well appointed and the large smart tv was nice for those rainy days. We loved exploring the local small towns and St. Cloud was an easy drive for a day of shopping. Very fun getaway and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nic P.

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

Fun fishing trip.

The ice wasn’t perfect during our stay, but the cabin was nice. Clean, plenty of sleeping space and lots of games in the garage. Would recommend for anyone looking for a nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

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

Great property

Very comfortable home and property with plenty of places for everyone to lounge indoors and out. Well stocked kitchen. Beautiful sunsets. My kids loved the game room and had a great time swimming by the dock and using the lily pad. Check in was a breeze and owners were very friendly when communicating. Would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb E.

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

Ertl family trip

Was very nice. Wish alittle more sand for our littles. But we went to boat landing and found some. Large for entire family . Game room was a big hit. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

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

Perfect

We had 5 adults and 4 kids. Place was clean and amenities were well thought out. From pre bagged bedding for the futons to marshmallow roasting sticks, they thought of everything to make the place great. Beautiful lake, beautiful place. Host is a rockstar, I had multi questions and they responded very fast each time. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Peter and Jennifer

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We live only 15 minutes away and are available for any questions or concerns. Our lake home offers a quiet peaceful place to take a break from your daily life. We enjoy it for the same reason.

What makes this property unique

Our heated and air-conditioned game room is stocked with old school games that bring the family together. Enjoy friendly competition, especially on those rainy days.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests