Lakeside Retreat on Cove Bay - Perfect for Families!

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A large house with a driveway and a lawn, surrounded by dense trees and a body of water in the background.
A campfire with a red chair and a person standing by the water.
A dock with kayaks, a pond, and a house with a lawn and trees.
A living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a wooden coffee table.
A staircase with wooden railings and carpeted steps leading to a living area with a couch and a coffee table.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Mille Lacs Lake

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Onamia, MN
  • Place, Mille Lacs Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, South Harbor Town Hall
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Casino Mille Lacs
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1 (10x13)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 (13x14)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 (12x13)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 (14x29) / Kids Room

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Futon and 3 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 5 (12x16) / Sun Room

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4 / Kids Room

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Onamia

Located in Onamia, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Mille Lacs Indian Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Onamia Lake Wildlife Management Area and Mille Lacs Kathio State Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging, snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Map
Onamia, MN

What's nearby

  • Mille Lacs Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • South Harbor Town Hall - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mille Lacs Kathio State Park - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Shakopee Lake - 12 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Grand Casino Mille Lacs - 12 min drive - 17.3 km

Getting around

  • St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BayView Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Muggs Mainstreet Saloon - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Happy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Den coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mugg's of Mille Lacs - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Retreat on Cove Bay - Perfect for Families! pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Lakeside Retreat on Cove Bay - Perfect for Families!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Retreat on Cove Bay - Perfect for Families!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Retreat on Cove Bay - Perfect for Families!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside Retreat on Cove Bay - Perfect for Families! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Onamia holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mille Lacs Lake and South Harbor Town Hall. Onamia Lake Wildlife Management Area and Lake Onamia are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 143 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This VRBO was very family friendly had everything you could imagine as far as toys games. Our family loved how comfortable the beds were and how the kitchen could accommodate our whole family for meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the stay. Everything was as advertised, great communication. We will be staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with lots of space for multiple families to enjoy a long weekend. The kids particularly enjoyed the upstairs kids room complete with their own TV for watching movies!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake front home with every amenity we needed for our stay!
Gorgeous view of the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great for communicating. Place was clean and will maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional property!! Amazing lakefront property, privacy and amenities galore! Wonderful communication from the host and the best cabin stay I’ve ever stayed in. Can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing getaway

We had such a fun time at this property! The kids loved using the kyaks and paddle boat on the lake and we loved the beautiful view of course as well 😍 we’d love to come back some day soon 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mille Lacs

Awesome stay. Property was great and it was very easy to work with the owners!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Thanksgiving

Great home and location. The house was fully furnished and had nearly everything you need for a great time away.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous time. So much to do there without even leaving. Kept everyone busy. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The lakehouse is very inviting and family oriented. The feels very secluded and private as it is at the end of road. There were a lot of toys for kids, including bikes, cars, chalks, card games. The owners definitely had families in mind when laying out the lakehouse. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is very well appointed! Each sleeping area, with the exception of one, has its own en-suite bathroom. The kitchen is superbly equipped with staples, seasoning, all sorts of cookware, Tupperware and storage bags. Tons of DVDs and games await you! Dining area can hold a large group.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome vacation - highly recommend!

We came with 4 adults and 5 teens and pre-teens. The property is beautiful, clean and has everything you need for a relaxing, fun time. From kayaks to bikes to a stocked kitchen of supplies, we had an absolute blast. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

wonderful property

This is a great place for large families. We were able to enjoy the toys for the kids and bean bag toss. We are booking it for a summer getaway. Thanks Jason for being so accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing trip

We enjoyed the home and it was very spacious. Very clean and home feeling. We spent most days fishing but the time we had in the home we all enjoyed it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friendship birthday

We had all adults but the place is absolutely perfect for families and children!Adorable house and location! We all talked about how fun it would be in the summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lot of activities!

There was a lot of activities to do while there. We spend out time at the lake, playing board games, and sometime being lazy and just watch tv all together!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful sunsets!!!!

We stayed here over Memorial Day weekend and had an amazing time! This was our second visit, and we loved every moment. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed, and the lake views—especially at sunset—were absolutely beautiful. We made s’mores, had a bonfire, went paddle boating, kayaking, fishing, swimming, grilled, and just relaxed. The kids especially loved the playground. We’ll definitely be coming back again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Great place! Very remote! Saw lots of wildlife, birds, and enjoyed the long drive way area for playing with kids! Great play space and our grandchildren loved swimming and playing in the water. The house is very comfortable…a bit limited counter space in the bathrooms. But it is a great place to relax, read, and enjoy listening to the birds!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

My family and I had such a wonderful stay here! House was perfectly stocked and so much room for us to spread out, when wanted. The dining room table was perfect for games and the chalkboards were so fun to use for keeping score. The outside was incredible. Wonderful dock looking over an incredible lake view. Loved every minute. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter paradise!

We filled the house with 16 people but it didn’t feel crowded. Lots of games around the large dining room table, ice fishing, and riding the snowmobile on the lake. Jason was fast to answer any questions we had before and during our stay. Lovely time had by all!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Two day fishing trip

Five guys stayed for a couple days of fishing. Unfortunately we did not have the time or weather to utilize any of the outdoor amenities. But the location was perfect for us and we enjoyed sitting next to the fireplace to warm up after a cold, rainy day on the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friend's group getaway

There were a group of 10 of us that stayed at this house for a get together. We house was very well stocked, we were very comfortable, and we had great communication with the owner. We are considering coming back in the summer to enjoy again and use all of the swimming and boating equipment. Thanks :)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Memories Made!

My family and I spent 4 days celebrating our daughter’s 27th birthday and being together while at the comfy home. We wore matching pajamas, cooked together, watched movies together, took our dogs for a walk and relaxed together. The home is on a private lot, had a large yard and was very peaceful. The Host was kind and thorough, gave great details and was very informative of what was around us in the area to enjoy. The home was decorated very nicely and we had one of the best experiences we’ve ever had renting a vacation home.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our family vacation on Mille Lacs lake.

Our family of 16 stayed on this property last week (June) and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The kitchen was well supplied with enough kitchen ware to accommodate our family. The property was clean and supplied lots of games, life jackets, lily pad and kayaks. We had plenty of refrigerator space for food and drinks. The lawn had shade and open space for our grandchildren to play bags and ladder golf. Our family really enjoyed our time..
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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