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Brophy Reflections 4BR/2BA, 2 Kitchens, Firepit, Year Round Rental, Lic#1798

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Welcome to Brophy Reflections!  We welcome questions!
Boat slip for guests to use.  Amazing view of quiet Lake Brophy!
New front deck 2024
Large front yard with fire pit!  Spring pic.  Great Family destination
Welcome to Brophy Reflections!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Alexandria, MN
  • Place, Lake Latoka
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Splash Indoor Waterpark
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Carlos Creek Winery
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Blue Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Downstairs Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Purplel B

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Upstairs

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Brophy Reflections 4BR/2BA, 2 Kitchens, Firepit, Year Round Rental, Lic#1798

Welcome to Brophy Reflections! Built in the early 60's this rambler boasts beautiful sunset views from a bank overlooking Lake Brophy. Bring your personal items along with some food and come stay in our comfortable, tastefully furnished home. You will be drawn to the large living room windows and look out over the lake. Cozy is what you'll feel when you turn on the gas fireplace. We have two Roku TVs &DVD players.

The dining table seats 6-10 with the two leaves.. The fully furnished kitchen has microwave, coffee maker and dishwasher.

Upstairs there are three bedrooms and one bath are at the south end of house and can be separated by closing the pocket door. Great for napping and quiet time!

In our remodeled upstairs bathroom you'll find towels, and a limited supply of tp and kleenex. There are wash cloths, hand and bath towels for our guests to use. There is a compact washer/dryer upstairs, and full size machines downstairs.

The Blue Bedroom has one queen bed, and one twin. A full size bed is in the Purple Bedroom which looks over the lake. The Master Bedroom has a queen bed and a corner window with a lake view.

Downstairs we have a fourth bedroom with a full Tempur-pedic (firm) and a twin bed.

Downstairs you'll find a cozy spot with a sofa bed and loveseat. The large ottoman also has a pull out twin bed. Wifi is provided.

The Kitchenette downstairs is furnished but has no dishwasher (dishwasher is in upstairs kitchen.) The downstairs bathroom has a walk in shower with a seat. The downstairs is like an apartment: kitchen, bedroom, bath and living room with a gas fireplace.

Go out the downstairs door and walk onto a shaded patio. The steps down to the lake are many but there is a landing with a bench where you can take a rest or watch the lake action. Brophy is a quiet lake on the chain. A sand beach area(depending on water level), and a small grassy area is there for you to enjoy. A dock with a boat slip is for your convenience, along with a Kennedy paddle boat, kayak and paddle board. You may swim, jet ski, water ski, fish or whatever. Please have lots of fun but at the same time respectful of the neighbors.

Our front yard is family friendly. There is a fire pit with chairs out front. Yes, you may bring your dog with prior approval and additional fee . Dogs must remain on leash, kenneled or downstairs. A Dog Addendum must be signed.

Brophy Reflections is less than 10 minutes to Alexandria. Beautiful sandy Latoka beach is only 1.5 miles away and Lake Brophy has a new public beach with a beautiful play center, and bathrooms on the west side of the lake. Go another direction and travel that same distance, just around Lake Cowdry to the bike/walking path; take this path west to the new Brophy beach. Alexandria offers so many outdoor opportunities. During the winter Brophy Reflections is less than half a mile to the snowmobile trail. After a great day of sledding you will come home to a cozy warm house. If you enjoy skiing and snowboarding Andes Tower Hills is about 15 miles away. You can fish on Brophy or go to one of the area lakes. Golfing is convenient as ArrowWood is only a 10 minutes drive. The museums in town are so interesting, shopping is unique, AAAA theatre offers entertainment throughout the year. There is bowling, miniature golf and cinema. Tennis courts, playgrounds and restaurants are right in town. There is always something to do in Alexandria! Most of all you can take advantage of your vacation and relax.

Thank you for looking at Brophy Reflections!

Blessings!
Susan and Ken Persons



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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Family friendly!
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Events

No events allowed
Separate contract and fee.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
2 dogs max. $140 for stay. Accept dog addendum.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Strict no smoking rule.
Residential setting requires quiet time 10:00pm-7:30am.
Two cars may park in garage; Four in drive, total six.

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
Note from host: Separate contract and fee.
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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Alexandria

Located in Alexandria, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and Runestone Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Big Ole Viking Statue and Douglas County Historical Society. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Splash Indoor Waterpark and Casey’s Amusement Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Alexandria, MN

What's nearby

  • Lake Latoka - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Big Ole Viking Statue - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 11 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Carlos Creek Winery - 15 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 131 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pilot Travel Centers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Zorbaz - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lure Lakebar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Brophy Reflections 4BR/2BA, 2 Kitchens, Firepit, Year Round Rental, Lic#1798 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Brophy Reflections 4BR/2BA, 2 Kitchens, Firepit, Year Round Rental, Lic#1798?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Brophy Reflections 4BR/2BA, 2 Kitchens, Firepit, Year Round Rental, Lic#1798?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Brophy Reflections 4BR/2BA, 2 Kitchens, Firepit, Year Round Rental, Lic#1798 located?

This family-friendly Alexandria holiday home is located on the beach, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Latoka, La Grande Wildlife Management Area and Lake Brophy County Park. Lake Mina is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 180 out of 193 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 193 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 193 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 193 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 193 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Clean Place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve T.

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

Fun Stay

A lot of fun things to do in Alexandria area. Excellent YMCA to swim and work out at.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home had lots of space and everything we needed for a great stay! Beautiful lake views in a quiet neighborhood and canoe, kayak, paddle boat for our use.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and property were perfect! The view of the lake, quiet neighborhood, and spacious home were excellent for our family. The house was clean and the owner was very courteous. There is a park on the opposite side of the lake which has an awesome playground for kids and easy to walk trails for the entire family. I hope to have an opportunity to return in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brophy Reflections was a perfect location and space for a girls weekend for 6 women.Beds were comfortable and there was plenty of indoor and outdoor space to gather. Having the second refrigerator in the lower level was a great bonus. The location is very convenient for getting into Alexandria and traveling around to some local attractions. The view of the lake is lovely and the sunsets were beautiful.As the organizer of the group, I really appreciated the ease of communication with the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell G.

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

Stay at brophy reflections

We had a great time and the house was great, and the beds were very comfortable. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious, clean, well stocked. I was able to cook lunch for 8 with no issues. The fishing was great, the beds were comfy, the water pressure in the showers was great. My husband had a great time with the pedal pontoon AND the laundry chute. Great sunsets out the back window. Will definitely book it next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janis R.

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

Summer Lake Retreat

Brophy Reflections was just what we were looking for and needing for our family vacation. It was clean, spacious, quiet and had all the amenities we needed. Would stay again.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

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

Great home away from home.

Clean and stocked home, great location, fun things to do, property manager welcoming and available if questions. Great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis B.

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

Enjoyed our week

Clean, plenty of necessities, (towels, paper towels, garbage bags), parking space, sprayed for bugs, plenty of chairs, two patios, nice dock and fire pit. Nice gluten free snacks when we came, our family has some gluten free!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darci G.

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

Very nice lake place for relaxation and fun!

We enjoyed the lake property and found it to be a very nice place to stay. Susan is very nice and very helpful if we had any questions. Enjoyed the lake and bike trails and being short distance from Alexandria.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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

Girls Getaway to Alexandria

The home was perfect! It had everything we needed, was very comfortable and spacious. The proximity to Alex was awesome! Susan was great and communicated with us which was wonderful. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

vernon w.

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

Shady Shores

The shoreline area has nice clear water, beautiful tall shade trees, and nice dock area. Great swimming & views of the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon O.

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

Homey and clean!

We enjoyed the spacious front yard for campfires; the back patio for outside views and visiting; the paddle boat and water craft provided; Roku tvs. It was a pleasant week with mostly sunny days. We had family times on the lake with tubing behind our boat and a rented pontoon that all enjoyed swimming from. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha H.

Great place to relax

My extended family and I stayed at Brophy Reflextions. The house was huge, had everything we needed and was very clean. The lake was so clear you could see at least 15-20ft down. The pontoon was an added bonus, we took 2-3 rides a day. We had a bonfire, grilled, paddleboarded and boated. Such a great extended weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah O.

Momapalooza will be back again!

Our group of gals called "Momapalooza" had a great time at this home! The location is great and the house is very clean. Some of the mattresses were a bit dated but the house wasn't lacking elsewhere. Maybe bigger coffee mugs?! Our highlight of the trip, besides this great VRBO, was horseback riding at Arrowwood Stables. WOW! Our group will be back in 2018! The sunset over the lake is another perk! Sue was so helpful and prompt. Easy to work with in the planning stages! Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Bren A., Warren

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

Mystery Retreat 2019

This property was so clean that it was unbelievable! The house had character and unique 1960's interior ;-). There is so much room in this house that we never were in anyone's way. More than one of us stated it felt like home. A bonus for me personally is that the shower was incredible. I have never stayed in a place with such great water pressure and the bonus was soft water which really makes a difference when you have highighted hair! Can I say the gas stoves heated up to 350 degrees in less than 5 minutes. The outside was very well groomed and the neighbors are nice. One neighbor even asked if his trimming was going to bother our conversation. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

MeLisa E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Comfortable set up. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay on Lake Brophy. The house was great: clean, room for all of us with great water view/access. The beds were very comfortable and the host provided many comforts of home. The back lower-level outdoor area provided seating for dinners with a BBQ grill. If back in the area we will rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view of lake. Lots of good beds. Fast wifi. Good access to Alexandria via nearby bike trails
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathie T.

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

Relaxing Weekend on Lake Brophy

We were new to visiting the area and were happy with our choice. The lake is a little smaller than some in the area, but was perfect for some floating and relaxing. It was so nice to be able to use the dock to leave the boat in for the weekend. Everyone in the group said the beds were all very comfortable as were the pillows. It had everything we needed with nice amenities, including the kayak and extra lifejackets if needed. This place would be perfect for a bigger family since it had 2 kitchens and 2 living rooms. Host was great to communicate with and property was as described. If we were in the area again, I wouldn't hesitate to rebook this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise K.

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

The best sunsets!

We have been fortunate to have stayed at Brophy Reflections for 4 years. The convenience of the double kitchens and family rooms are so wondering for my kids and grandkids. It feels like coming home! Sue has been wonderful to me and my family. Already booked for next summer!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stacy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property with fun summer activities available on property and vlose by. Wish we could have stayed longer. Appreciated the 'short stay' availability.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd N.

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

Total Relaxation

Great
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all had an amazing stay. House was great snd everything we needed for our family trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Susan Persons

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We are Ken and Susan Persons. I, Susan, grew up in this very house, graduated from Alexandria in 1982. I taught middle school for 12 years, then decided to homeschool our own children. We have been married for over 30 years. Ken currently runs an Elevator manufacturing company in Andover, MN. We love being outside enjoying God's creation!

Why they chose this property

After my dad passed away in Jan. of 2013 we felt called to purchase my home. Let's face it, I couldn't bear to sell my childhood home. I know the love my parents had for this property. As a child my dad used to collect arrowheads he found on the shoreline of Lake Brophy. He built this house with the help of my grandpa and uncle. Cousins came for a week when they were young, relatives came for reunions, neighbors came to swim, Tech students rented the basement, we fished, water skied and enjoyed the lake. We would like to offer hospitality and memories as part of that same family legacy. May you be blessed staying at Brophy Reflections.

What makes this property unique

Ahhhh, the view. Brophy Reflections is a year round vacation rental which sits on the bank overlooking Lake Brophy this home offers enjoyment and breathtaking sunsets. This home has the benefits of the lake and a large front yard. Close to town (3 miles), the Central Lakes Bike Trail, the snowmobile trail, and much more your stay can be as busy as you want. This house has 2 kitchens and 2 living areas so you can have multiple families stay together and yet have privacy. We have furnished the home with you in mind. It's not too fancy that your children and grandchildren have to be still, but not rustic at all. This doesn't have a 'cabin' feel, we welcome you to 'our home'. Perfect for large groups or small. Want to visit friends and family in the area but would like your own space? Brophy Reflections is for you! Maybe you'd like to vacation with Grandpa and Grandma but they need their quiet time, this house is designed for you. Though not set up for a wheelchair, the floor plan works well. The bathroom is large and the counter is right next to the toilet which provides leverage. The bathtub is upstairs, however, downstairs there is a walk in shower. There are plenty of linens and towels with washer/dryer on site.

In the summer we will put out the patio furniture, get out the gas grill and put out the dock for you to enjoy. Come, stay at Brophy Reflections and be blessed!

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