The Firefly at Darling Shores

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A wooden deck with tables and chairs overlooking a body of water.
A cozy living room with a sofa, chairs, a small table, and a rug. There are windows with blinds, a refrigerator, and wall art.
A living room with a TV, wooden furniture, a sofa, and a window with a view.
A single-story house with a gabled roof, a front porch with two chairs, and a barbecue grill in the yard.
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a fan, a wardrobe, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy a spacious layout that gives everyone more room to relax.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Alexandria, MN
  • Place, Lake Darling
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Cowdry
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Splash Indoor Waterpark
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Number of living rooms

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  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
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About the area

Alexandria

Alexandria is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at La Grande Wildlife Management Area and Garfield Wildlife Management Area, while Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and Runestone Museum are cultural highlights. Casey’s Amusement Park and Big Splash Indoor Waterpark are also worth visiting.
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Map
Alexandria, MN

What's nearby

  • Lake Darling - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Cowdry - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lake Latoka - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Carlos Creek Winery - 8 min drive - 9.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Angelinas - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Eagles 3063 - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Firefly at Darling Shores pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Firefly at Darling Shores?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Firefly at Darling Shores located?

Situated in Alexandria, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Darling and Lake Cowdry. Big Ole Viking Statue and Runestone Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great!

Such a beautiful place to stay! Location was perfect and host provided us with everything you could need! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Firefly

Our stay at Darling Shores was wonderful!! We had stayed there for 20 years and it's amazing to have these cabins available again. The cabins have been updated and the property looks great!! Andrew, the property manager was very responsive and absolutely wonderful to work with! We look forward to staying again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay with small children!

The place was perfect size for me and my two little boys. The communication was awesome! The checking into the cabin was easy! They have a lovely little play area for the kids to play in & the yard game were awesome! Being able to fish on the dock and lay out on the sun was great. Everything was just wonderful at this resort. That is the uptight of staying at every Resort and Less busy!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Firefly cabin and lake Darling

Love the cabin and lake, only complaint is that is too expensive for what you get... everything was very clean and tidy tho, have stayed before and was great!! wish it was a little cheaper!! $700+ for 2 nights is a bit much.. Would highly recomend it tho!! nothing flashy just cute and fits for us nicely!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Expected small but it was really small. Floor was very uneven and slanted. The towel to dry dishes was clean but badly stained. Paid way more than it was worth.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Nice views | Small space | Very early check out.

The view was great and the grounds were fine. The cabin itself was very small though. We were in the "Firefly" cabin which says sleeps 4. I am glad we didn't have a 4th person. I don't know where they would have slept. One double bed in one bedroom and then 2 twins in another room - but one of the twin beds was oddly tucked under the other bed. Definitely not for 4 adults. Maybe one adult and 2 kids? If that. We enjoy cooking and spending time in the cabin itself when we are on vacation but that was pretty hard to achieve given the space. The photos definitely make the place look a lot larger. We were also surprised by the 9AM check out time. I've seen 10AM before at some places, but never 9AM. We felt a tad rushed and really didn't get to spend too much time enjoying morning coffee on the deck because our time was spent cleaning - even though we paid a cleaning fee!! Lastly, we never heard anything from the hosts after we checked in. Not even a thank you for staying. For a 2 night stay that was pretty pricey for what we got, I guess I was expecting a little more. Unimpressed and will not be back unfortunately... They had other cabins on premise, so I cannot say to those ones - this was just the "Firefly".
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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