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Captain's Quarters built in1900. Opened to guests in January of 2014.
Captain's Quarters located at 311 North 6th Street Lake City
Snowshoeing at Hok-Si-La Park. Request snowshoes at time of reservation.
Front entrance
Side entrance

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Lake City, MN
  • Gold Star Mothers Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Reads Landing
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Lake Pepin Golf Course
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Lake Pepin

1 Queen Bed

Mississippi

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Cozy, Vintage Home, Quiet Neighborhood, Walk or Bike To Lake City's Attractions



PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION PRIOR TO MAKING RESERVATION.

This Vintage home built in1900 was purchased as our family home in 1987 named Captain's Quarters in memory of my late husband, Riverboat Captain Mark W. Peters. Mark piloted the paddlewheeler Hiawatha, on the Mississippi River and gave guided tours on Lake Pepin. The Mississippi Room consists of a vintage style queen bed, electric fireplace, a private balcony and a ceiling fan. In addition to the electric fireplace and ceiling fan, the home has forced air heat and central air. Robes, towels, a shower mat and an extra blanket have been conveniently placed in the bedroom closet. The bathroom is conveniently located next to the bedroom on the second level. The bathroom has a walk-in shower and a free standing soaking tub. On the main floor there is a washer and dryer available. The kitchen is fully equipped with an eat-in dinette and breakfast counter. It also includes a full size refrigerator with ice maker, range, dishwasher, microwave, 2-Way FlexBrew coffeemaker, toaster, mixer, slow cooker, and all the utensils and cookware needed to prepare a meal if you prefer to eat in. The dining room features a round oak table, gas fireplace, and French doors that open to a wraparound deck which has a charcoal BBQ grill, table and chairs. Living room has a Smart TV and Blu Ray Player. There is also a three season porch with board games, puzzles, books, and electric fireplace. Outside there is a small backyard patio and fire pit, room to play yard games. We provide two vintage style bicycles for your bike riding pleasure. (Available with advance request) Enjoy the peace and tranquility of a small town in a quiet neighborhood with off street parking for two vehicles only. Your visit may be filled with antiquing, wine tasting at area wineries, visiting the National Eagle center, golfing on one of the many golf courses, skiing or snowshoeing (snowshoes available with advance request) in the winter. Complimentary coffee, tea or hot chocolate available for relaxing on the deck or in front of the fireplace, a perfect way to end your day. My goal at Captain's Quarters is to make you feel welcome and comfortable and that when you leave you take a new memory to add to your life's journey.
For our guests' safety, we have a monitoring security camera light mounted at the exterior of the front door.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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
Smoking allowed ONLY IN OUTSIDE DESIGNATED AREA.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF HOUSE RULES AND RENTAL AGREEMENT. NO THIRD PARTY RENTAL, SIGNATURE OF PERSON MAKING RESERVATION REQUIRED AND MUST BE STAYING.
HOME ADDRESS OF RENTER REQUIRED WHEN RESERVATION IS ACCEPTED ALONG WITH NAMES OF OTHER GUESTS STAYING.
PLEASE TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF AND WHY YOU ARE VISITING THE AREA.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Lake City

Located in Lake City, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. Lake City Marina and The Jewel Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mississippi River and Frontenac State Park. Reads Landing and Pepin Depot Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lake City, MN

What's nearby

  • Lake Pepin - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Gold Star Mothers Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Reads Landing - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mayo Clinic Health System - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Lake Pepin Golf Course - 21 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Red Wing Station - 22 min drive
  • St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Villa Bellezza - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪VFW Lake City Post 8729 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Whistle Stop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy, Vintage Home, Quiet Neighborhood, Walk or Bike To Lake City's Attractions pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy, Vintage Home, Quiet Neighborhood, Walk or Bike To Lake City's Attractions?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy, Vintage Home, Quiet Neighborhood, Walk or Bike To Lake City's Attractions?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy, Vintage Home, Quiet Neighborhood, Walk or Bike To Lake City's Attractions located?

Located in the heart of Lake City, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Pepin and Mississippi River. McCahill Ball Field and Patton Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 127 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tracy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming home, lots of thoughtful touches and amenities. Most comfortable bed ever!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nan M.

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

1900 cottage

Cute house full of antiques. Very friendly & helpful hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan P.

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

Great time in lake city

It was a nice place to stay very clean. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbie K.

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

Family

Amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

KM

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

Very nice short stay

Just came to the area for a wedding. The house was very clean and well stocked. The owners are readily available if needed. I would not hesitate to stay here again if I was in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Harold S.

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

Lake city weekend

Pleasant and quiet place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

I’m

The facility was great and sponsors were awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leann P.

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

Beautiful home

We enjoyed our stay very much! So welcoming, clean, very comfy beds, quiet! We definitely will book again😃Thank you Denise& Lyle for a fabulous experience Leann, Mary, Terri
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlene P.

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

My sons wedding

The house was exceptional and just perfect for our stay. Would definitely come back and stay again. Great location, great town. Cant say enough
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

PATTI A.

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

Great Stay

Captain's Quarters is a cozy, comfortable stay for our group of 4. Well stocked kitchen & bathroom, comfortable beds. Loved the deck out back. Denise & Lyle are great hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan L., Lawton, USA

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

Captains Quarters

Very nice Historic house. Bathroom is spacious & had a lot of fun extras. Cookies were yummy! We enjoyed our stay & wild rent there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renae T., Ellendale

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

Beautiful home

Thank you for letting us stay in your home. Well furnished. Lake City is a beautiful town
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kari K.

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

CUTEST home ever!

The house is adorable, decorated very well. There are so many thoughtful things throughout the house to make you comfortable. I want to come back to Lake City just so I can stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

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

Great Character

The house and decor was lovely. The only bad thing was going up the stairs every time you had to use the restroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful Captain's Quarters!

The hosts have really thought of EVERYTHING people would need in a home away from home - from fresh flowers, to flashlights to use outside at the fire pit, to fresh, delicious treats for us. They were very accommodating and attentive, making sure all was ok with us. We really enjoyed our stay and thank the hosts for their care and attention to detail.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

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

Great place!

Hosts were great and very attentive. The house was very clean and worked perfect for our group of three. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

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

Girls' trip

The house was charming with many antiques. Beds were comfy. Denise had coffee set for us for the next morning and even chocolates in each bedroom. We went sailing on Lake Pepin which was thrilling.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley B.

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

So homey

Absolutely beautifully cared for and decorated home. Owner went way out their way to have little personal touches available through out the home. Quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky P.

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

Wonderful weekend stay

Very clean cute home with lots of attention to details throughout! Loved the mints by the beds, the eye masks, bath gels and lotions! Also, the thoughtful birthday cupcake for my mom! Easy check in and check out process! Hope to be back again sometime. Very comfy beds and pillows too!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vickie K.

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

Super customer service

The property was great. The hosts were wonderful. Our flight was delayed and we did not get to the house until 3 am. They were there to meet us and show us around the house. We plan on renting again next summer. Thanks Denise and Lyle.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert N.

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

Easy travel

The place was very quaint and furnished with love. No attention to detail was lacking. Hosts provided for our every need and things we hadn’t thought we needed! A-one hosts!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Eileen O.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Family event

Preposterous- like a garage sale, not a guest house
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristal K.

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

Antique lovers dream -

My Mom, Sister and I had fun get away girls weekend- took the self guided walking tour of the neighborhood- did some gourmet cooking and took a bath on the claw foot tub. We enjoyed the shops and boutiques, toured the laura ingals wilder museum in Pepin, WI and Lark Toys in Kellog. It was the perfect spot for a girls weekend- having three bedrooms was perfect- I could also see this home as a perfect spot for romantic get away- the hosts met us to show us the home - gracious hosts- they obviously put a lot of thought into this home. My sister and I stayed up late playing board games. We hope to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

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

Fabulous Home

My sister and I were SO impressed with this beautiful home. The owners took care of every detail which went above and beyond our expectations. The house is well maintained, clean, and has everything and more that you might need or want. Special touches are everywhere from vintage record albums and record player to plush bathrobes and so much more. It is a very comfortable home and Lake City is a quiet, pretty town. We enjoyed some shops and restaurants, a paddle wheel boat cruise, a bike ride (bikes provided by homeowner) and simply relaxing at the house. We both would love staying there again. So glad we found this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben K.

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

Perfect Retreat

My girlfriend and I were looking for a place within reasonable driving distance from our homes in the Twin Cities. We found the Captain's Quarters and couldn't be more pleased. The house is as cozy as it gets, making it almost hard to want to venture out much. We did get a great day hike in and then went back to the home for scary movies after a relaxing soak in the tub. The owners are incredibly kind and thoughtful and the home is a delight to relax in. We listened to records and cooked a hearty meal. We had everything we needed and more. Cannot wait to visit again. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Denise Peters

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With the exception of a few years after high school graduation, I am a lifelong Lake City resident. I attended schools in the area and after completion of post secondary education, I worked in the health care system in Lake City for several years, before retiring in 2010. I continue to live here in Lake City with my current husband Lyle, also a long time Lake City resident, enjoying retirement together.

Why they chose this property

This home was purchased by myself and my late husband Mark in 1987. This was our hometown and we loved the area. Mark served in the U.S. Coast Guard and loved being on the water so it was only natural we remained close to the river and the lake. We made a decision to remain here to raise our two children.

What makes this property unique

The house attracted us because it was affordable. Mark and I were young, in our 20's and we were looking forward to owning our first home. The main attraction for us was the location, the age of the house, its wood floors and the open layout of the living room and dining room. As time went on during the recession of the 80's we appreciated the fact that we had a home, these were some hard times. We settled in and added our own touches. The house is very old but exudes a feeling of warmth. After Mark died in 1995 our children and I remained here. I chose to keep our home after they were grown. Welcoming guests and sharing a home filled with memories has been enjoyable. What I love most about my home is who I share it with. When I'm not sharing my home with you it is often used by myself and children for much reminiscing. I have opted to accent it with vintage and antique items some from childhood, others found through my passion for collecting. Current husband Lyle and I meet all our guests at check in. We share information about the area and answer any questions you may have. Because we own and operate, you never have to deal with a property manager, we do it all. We live in Lake City and are just a text or phone call away.

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