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The Nest at Darling Shores

Lakefront holiday home in Alexandria with kitchen

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 50.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Alexandria, MN
  • Place, Lake Latoka
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Splash Indoor Waterpark
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Carlos Creek Winery
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Murphy Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area

About this property

The Nest at Darling Shores

Welcome to "The Nest" at Darling Shores!



This Two bedroom, One bathroom cabin is located on beautiful Lake Darling which is part of "The Chain" in Alexandria, MN. Alexandria's Chain of Lakes allows you access to five amazing lakes. With an incredible Lake view, dock, and patio area, this is the perfect spot to sit back and relax for your next vacation.



The cabin features two bedrooms with sleeping arrangements for up to 5 guests, one bath, an indoor dining table that seats four guests, a peninsula sit up bar that seats an additional two guests, a spacious living area, workspace, Reading nook, picnic table, two Schwinn cruiser bikes, and a firepit.



It sleeps five guests across two bedrooms and a hideaway bed. There is a bedroom with a Queen bed, a bedroom with a Full bed and a Hideaway twin rollout.



Additional Amenities Included:



-Wifi



-Smart TV



-Complete equipped kitchen



-Organic/Gourmet Coffee



-Spices



-Cooking Spray



-Shampoo/Conditioner and Body Wash



-Laundry Detergent, Dish Soap



-Beach Towels



-Cruiser Bikes



-Kids snorkel gear



About Lake Darling:



The Alexandria Chain of Lakes includes 11 connected lakes, five of these lakes can be easily navigated by channels which includes: Lake Le Homme Dieu, Lake Carlos, Lake Geneva, Lake Victoria and Lake Darling. The Chain is popularly known for recreation, fishing, and family fun!



Guests will have access to the entire grounds of the property, which includes a full play-set for children, a large dock, and a huge balcony! Also provided are yard games such as Bean Bag Toss, Yard Yahtzee and Floating Toys!



You may contact management through the messaging app or by our office phone number which is posted in the welcome book!



Darling Shores is a lakefront property featuring six short-term rentals. The shared space includes a full swing set, large balcony, a shared dock and more.



Parking Details:



This cabin has one designated parking spots that can accommodate two cars. Each paved spot is labeled in accordance with its cabin number. 'The Nest" is Cabin number one.



Guests boats are welcome to dock at the property!



Nearby Activities to Enjoy in Alexandria:



-Swimming, Fishing, Boating, Public Beaches, Kayaking, Local Marina's, Jet Skiing, Water Skiing, Paddle Boarding, Restaurants on the water, Water Parks, & all Watersport Activities



-Golfing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, and Winery Tours



-Shopping, Antiquing, Museums, Health & Beauty Spas



Winter Activities:



-Sledding, Ice Skating, Snowboarding, Snowmobiling and Ice Fishing

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Lake view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Alexandria

Located in Alexandria, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Casey’s Amusement Park and Carlos Creek Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore La Grande Wildlife Management Area and Garfield Wildlife Management Area. Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and Big Splash Indoor Waterpark are also worth visiting.
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Alexandria, MN

What's nearby

  • Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Big Ole Viking Statue - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Lake Latoka - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Carlos Creek Winery - 10 min drive - 9.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Angelinas - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Zorbaz - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lure Lakebar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Nest at Darling Shores pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Nest at Darling Shores?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Nest at Darling Shores?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Nest at Darling Shores located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Big Ole Viking Statue, Runestone Museum and Casey’s Amusement Park. Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and Lake Latoka are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cabins amenities were great fishing was good really appreciated them keeping the fish cleaning house would stay there again
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

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

Peaceful

Beautiful area and resort, did a lot of relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda T.

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

Taxidermy show

Time of year early April after a snowstorm. In the 30s at night. Drive was shoveled space was nice. It was a good place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Johnston

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Pleasant Cabin Stay

Very cute and comfortable cabin. Everything we needed. Did have trouble with the shower draining. Contacted management and they came out and remedied. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Courtney F.

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

Nice weekend getaway

This cabin is nicely updated and furnished. It was the perfect size for a couple or a small family. It was easy to access and close to everything we wanted to do in Alexandria. The only downside was that it is definitely a summer cabin that has been retrofitted with a furnace. It gets cold quickly when the furnace isn't running, and the furnace is very loud in the bedrooms when it does kick on.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Janell W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

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