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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Alexandria, MN
  • Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Carlos Creek Winery
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

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.


The space 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
Guest access
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!

LICENSE #766

Guests will have access to the entire grounds of the property, which includes a full playset for children, a large dock, and a huge balcony! Also provided are yard games such as Bean Bag Toss, Yard Yatzee and Floating Toys!
Other things to note
Parking Details:
This cabin has one designated parking slot that can accommodate three cars. Please contact management for additional parking needs.

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
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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

Adults only
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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

Alexandria is home to this cabin. Big Ole Viking Statue and Douglas County Historical Society are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at La Grande Wildlife Management Area and Garfield Wildlife Management Area. Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and Casey’s Amusement Park are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Alexandria, MN

What's nearby

  • Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Lake Latoka - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Kensington Runestone - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Carlos Creek Winery - 10 min drive - 9.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Garden Center Lanes - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 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 in Alexandria, this cabin 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

8.8

Excellent

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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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