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2 level, 2 bedroom/2 bath filled with windows framing amazing water views!

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Antique doors draw you into the peaceful main floor bedroom with a bath and view
Lounge under the wall of windows overlooking lovely Lake Pepin while dining.
The inviting window seat allows kitchen interaction with the fabulous view.
Water lovers wanted! This is the view from most windows in the cottage!
The amazing vistas can be enjoyed from the screened-in porch or upper deck.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6115.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

2 level, 2 bedroom/2 bath filled with windows framing amazing water views!

Attention water lovers! This property showcases the beauty of Lake Pepin from every room. The abundance of windows frame breathtaking views. Wood floors warm the newly renovated interior. The deck off the upper bedroom makes you feel as if your in a tree house looking at miles of water and bluffs. Wake each morning in both light-filled bedrooms with stunning vistas, each has its own beautiful bath. Cook in the new state-of-the-art cherry kitchen with stainless steel appliances while focusing on panoramic lake and park beauty. You won't mind doing dishes here! Enjoy dining from the built-in window seat with a back-drop of windows showcasing the best sights in Lake City. Waste away the afternoon in the screened-in porch or on the front porch swing watching the parade of majestic boats go by. You never need to get in your car after you arrive. It is just a few blocks to downtown Lake City and all it has to offer. The Lake City Marina is just two short blocks away. There is a tennis court there as well. Stroll the shores of Pepin or enjoy the sand beach at the park across the street.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lake City

Located in Lake City, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Mississippi River and Frontenac State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Reads Landing and Pepin Depot Museum. 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
  • Reads Landing - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gold Star Mothers Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 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 - 19 min drive
  • St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Whistle Stop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪VFW Lake City Post 8729 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pickle Factory - ‬36 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 level, 2 bedroom/2 bath filled with windows framing amazing water views! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 2 level, 2 bedroom/2 bath filled with windows framing amazing water views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 level, 2 bedroom/2 bath filled with windows framing amazing water views!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is 2 level, 2 bedroom/2 bath filled with windows framing amazing water views! located?

Located in the heart of Lake City, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Pepin and Mississippi River. Ohuta Park and Gold Star Mothers Park are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 87 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aaron P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in Lake City with excellent views of the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bed wasn't my favorite, but everything else was great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steph L.

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

Great place with a view!

Owner was great to work with. We were able to check in a little bit earlier to get ready and make it to the grooms supper.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary W.

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

Lake Pepin House

We love this property. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Relaxing Weekend-Stunning Views

We had a wonderful visit to Lake City. The house has tons of character and charm. We loved the screened porch for morning and afternoon lounging. Great location on the water, and great access to enjoy walking paths near the water and marina. The views are incredible!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad M.

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

Great Stay

We had a great 10 day stay. Communication with Holly was excellent and very responsive. The house is in a fantastic location. Quaint house. Sleeps four comfortably. All dishes, pans, towels, etc…. Included. The grill was great. Will definitely do it again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin L., Saint Paul, Minnesota

Wish I could live here!

This special place is my hands down favorite. It combines the charm of the old house - 3 porches! adorable upper bedroom and bath with its own eagles nest balcony - with modern comfort. The luxurious double whirlpool is the cherry on this sundae. Add the amazing view of Lake Pepin and her shores, the interesting water craft, and very short walk to town, restaurants, even a DQ. Result? Serene perfection. Holly is a great owner and so easy to work with. It's a calm and bright spot in a tumultuous world. Thank you Holly!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Dan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very clean, close to water, views are excellent. Only downside is the limited seating in front room. Overall pleased with property. Good choice for couples stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Worked out well for my son and I while on a fishing trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Could be the best location in Lake City. Water views on 2 sides from a screened in Porch were just what we were looking for. With temps in the 80s, it helped that the porch was on the north side of the house. The park directly across the street provided easy access to what appeared to be the only beach in town. House was well equipped with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was decorated so nice! Every room had a view of the water! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Cathy F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect location for walking, and excellent views of lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was WONDERFUL!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home with Lake Pepin out your front windows.Watch the boats go bye.Well decorated and very clean!Holly was a great host!
Many different places to enjoy the view.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brad M.

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

Nice Location on Waterfront

this is our second stay at this location. After staying the week before at a 5-star location in the same town, this can best be described as a 3 or 4 star location. Very little maintenance/updates have been done in the last year since our last stay. During our stay we had a major storm (winds) and the screen porch had one panel blow out. Contacted host and while they sent someone out to clean up the screen, the replacement was not made during our next week of stay. It was mostly important as the May Fly hatch was ongoing through this week and there was no other place outdoor bug free area and with this screen missing we were forced to endure the May Flies if outdoors or stay inside. Place is too small to stay inside for long. Host has been communicative, however, slow with execution.
Screen blew out
May Fly hatch
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maryjo S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. It was great to have morning coffee on the porch swing looking at the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay so much! The screened in porch was perfect for morning coffee and evening relaxation. You can’t beat the location, within walking distance of the marina, and downtown area. The vibe and decor of the home was perfect, and those big windows gave the best view of Lake Pepin. The kitchen and amenities were everything you could need and more. We hope to be back next summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cierra L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Even better in person! Beautifully decorated, has just about everything you need for a comfortable stay. Just a few steps from the lake with gorgeous views, especially for sunrise/sunset. It says “sleeps 6” but there are only two beds and the two adorable couches would hardly fit a child comfortably. There would be floor space for an air mattress but you would have to bring your own, I did not see one in any of the closets.Plenty of extra linens and towels. The screen porch was fantastic to be able to enjoy summer nights without bugs. It was great to be able to walk to shops, the Thursday Farmers Market, a pharmacy, and great breakfast cafes. We drove across the lake for lunch and dinners, the lavender farm, and wineries. Overall, we would absolutely stay again. It was a great location for a girls weekend with plenty to do in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

KELLY P.

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

Best views

The views were amazing, including the sunrises, sunsets & bald eagles! very quiet area & very walkable to everything. there was no hot tub as noted but temps outside were hot that week. only suggestion would be for better beds, the mattresses were very hard so it was painful sleeping for me.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Suzanne G.

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

Pepin Ride

The location and view was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

A D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not All It Claims

There was no hot tub, as advertised. Water doesn't stay hot for more than 5-10 minutes while bathing or showering. Upstairs bathtub had no actual faucet spout to fill the tub.Lots of cobwebs. Location was beautiful.Views were beautiful.Style of house was nice.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather & Doc C.

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

Another excellent stay!

We keep coming back, it's that perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Excellent Experience

We stayed in Holly’s lake house for Memorial Day weekend.We had such a blast! Very comfy and clean. We sat on the porch swing a lot with our doggie and watched the people!Nice quiet street, ample parking, walk to everything, the list goes on and on!We will be back, soon I hope!Julie Madison, WI
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Briana M.

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

Unclean with lots of live and dead bugs, great location

Dust bunnies and dead bugs everywhere. Most unclean VRBO I've ever stayed in. Had to vacuum the place myself so my 16-month-old didn't put dead bugs or dust bunnies in his mouth. Communication with host was difficult as they were "stressed out", which is apparently why it wasn't clean. The owner threatened to leave a bad review for me when i gave her the chance to make it right. She also told me i left it dirty, but i have plenty of pictures to price others. They didn't make muchthem.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

VALERIE S.

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

Always Cozy

This is our third year renting this sweet little house. We rent it because it is in walking distance to my parents house when we visit from NC. We love it because of the view and the cozy details throughout. The house is well stocked. The sunrise over the frozen lake and the easy walk to Heidi's Huggamug were bonuses. It's a charming home, in a lovely neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Holly Henderson

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My husband and I are residents of Rochester, MN so we have been fortunate enough to enjoy weekends on the water in Lake City for years. It is a short 40 minute drive to all the beauty and energy the river has to offer! My husband is an architect and I am a real estate broker with a degree in interior design. We have been involved in the renovation of real estate for years.

Why they chose this property

We have loved spending weekends with our family and friends in Lake City for years and fell in love with this property and it's fabulous location! After beginning renovation to the home in January, we are finally ready to share it with guests. It is our hope you will enjoy it as much as we do!

Hal and Holly Henderson

What makes this property unique

A charming property with Location-Location-Location!

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