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Historic Swedish Cottage on Quiet Lindstrom Lake

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Front of Home. View from Street
West Side Covered Porch with Swing
Lakeside with Fenced Yard for Pets
Deck Overlooks Lake with 180 Degree Views. Gas Grill
Built-in Seating for Over a Dozen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12353.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Lindstrom, MN
  • Place, Green Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Chisago Memorial Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, WineHaven Winery and Vineyard
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Main Floor Bedroom/Office

1 Queen Bed

Main Floor Guest

1 King Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Second Floor Guest

1 Queen Bed

Second Floor Guest

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Main Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor Powder/Laundry

Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Upstairs Main

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Historic Swedish Cottage on Quiet Lindstrom Lake

Vacation in this never before available, historic home on Quiet South Lindstrom Lake. Built in 1898, this home is on the National Historic Record of Homes, but features all the amenities of a new home including a master suite with gas fireplace, an eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and an exercise room with treadmill, recumbent bike, television and weight machine. Wrap around porches and a huge deck cantilevered over the hill above the lake make for great views and relaxation rain or shine. With over 3800 square feet of living space, even the largest family or group can find privacy. PLEASE CLICK ON RATES AND AVAILABILITY - VIEW ALL RENTAL RATES - FOR SEASONAL PRICING.
The Huge Great Room is great for gatherings, yet intimate for quiet reflection around the brick fireplace. Lots of privacy as the house is setback 200 feet from the street. You're just steps to the sand beach and dock. There's great fishing and lots of lake to explore as we are connected to neighboring Chisago Lake.
Responsible Dog owners are welcome and will love the fenced back yard! Send us an email inquiry and we will send you our 26 page HomeBook with floor plans, photos and details about every single room and the surrounding area.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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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: dogs (limit 2 total)
$50 pet fee. Fenced back yard.
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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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lindstrom

Located in Lindstrom, this holiday home is on a lake. Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway and St. Croix Festival Theatre are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Polk County Fairgrounds and Fawn Doe Rosa Wildlife Educational Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Wild Mountain, or check out an event or a game at Skydive Forest Lake. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Lindstrom, MN

What's nearby

  • Green Lake - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Chisago Memorial Park - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • WineHaven Winery and Vineyard - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Ojiketa Beach Area - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Saint Croix River - 15 min drive - 17.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jakes On The Lakes - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Arby's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Shafer Saloon Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Swedish Cottage on Quiet Lindstrom Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Historic Swedish Cottage on Quiet Lindstrom Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Historic Swedish Cottage on Quiet Lindstrom Lake located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Green Lake, Ojiketa Beach Area, and Chisago Memorial Park. Moody Lake Park and Franconia Sculpture Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jim’s house worked great for a few of us to stay on a family wedding weekend. Jim was very responsive before and during our stay. The home itself has plenty of room to spread out (there were 8 of us one night and 10 of us the second night). The exterior of the home needs attention and yard maintenance and upkeep. Kitchen is very well stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Clint D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Liked the fence yard but it was all dirt and no grass. But it worked fine for our dogs. Nice TV area, good kitchen and beds were comfortable. Plenty of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is absolutely beautiful! There was plenty of room for all of us, and we really enjoyed our time there. It was also an excellent location, because we could use the lake, and there was also a playground kitty corner from the house for our grandchildren.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Queen to king size beds in individual bedrooms. Option to use inflatable Queen mattress.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Gina E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of room for 10 adults to spread out! Good location. The property is a little tired and in need of some TLC but had a well appointed kitchen
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margie R.

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

Ryan women’s weekend

Very homey, open spaces in home for a group to be together. Easy walk to interesting shops. Felt safe to take walks in. Beautiful lake side location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

john w.

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

lake view in town!

perfect location for our weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ella D.

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

Lovely spot!

Great stay and beautiful place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

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

Excellent historic lake house

House is excellent. Host was excellent. We hope to be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia D.

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

Family get together

This was a great property for our family get together. The home was very comfortable and roomy, and the location was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey S.

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

Family in town for wedding

We used this rental for our family to all stay together for my wedding weekend. 11 people in total stayed with plenty of space for everyone. This home is filled with so much character! Enjoyed the outdoor space with the deck to have an evening drink and morning coffee
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Paula S.

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

Family gathering

We had a multi generation family gathering here. Great location and beautiful fall colors!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula D C.

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

Christmas Getaway

We had a wonderful time at Friedhem being able to spend time with family during a challenging time with my husband's health issues. It was great to be close to downtown Lindstrom and walk through town during our stay. I was able to get to Mass on foot on Christmas Eve. It was a beautiful night and we felt safe. We keep talking about the wonderful memories that were made. We were plenty warm and had more than enough space in the home to spread out. Thank you for a memorable Christmas celebration at The House of Peace!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

taya r.

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

Great spot for family gathering

We had grandparents to grandchildren stay at this house and it was a nice, big space to gather and enjoy meals and time together, while also having separate sleeping "wings" for each family! Loved the charm of the older home and walkability to the park nearby, and how close it was to the City. Only drawback was the backyard and steps down to the dock - not for the elderly set or handicapped, but the cantilevered deck overlooking the lake was nice. Thank you for a wonderful time and lifelong memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARTIN M.

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

Quintessential MInnesota Lake House

Everything you would expect from a historic Minnesota lake house. Plenty of room for everyone to gather. Easy, sandy bottom lake access. The kids and grandkids all had a great time. We just wish we would have stayed longer. We were having such a good time at the house, we never took the time to explore the town!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Amazing experience

To keep it short and sweet, everything was so great! Thanks Jim!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katrina J.

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

Beautiful house and great location!

First off, the host was very accommodating and was prompt and detailed when answering my questions. Check in was very easy and there was a book of information to help with any questions around the house or about local things to do. The house is beautiful and was fun to stay in! Us girls (We stayed for a girls night) did some local things during the day and then had a nice homemade dinner out on the porch and did a bonfire later. Definitely would recommend this stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Perfect family gathering on the lake!

This charming yellow historic house has so many nice areas to hang out. We were a little surprised at the "rustic" feel to it and the original main level is showing its age. But once we got used to the decor and all adults staying with us got settled, we quickly made it our home. The property is perfect for family gatherings around the kitchen or on the porch or by the fire or on the deck overlooking the lake. I would suggest this house for any season booking as it has all year charm and room for 6 adults easily! Thanks to the hosts for providing our perfect VRBO getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

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

Charming historic house

The house met our expectations. It was conveniently located, tidy, and spacious. We had rain during our stay and were very thankful we had the spacious house during our stay. The house was stocked with pretty much everything we needed during our stay. Jim was very easy and nice to work with. We would recommend to friends or family if they are in the area again.

10/10 Excellent

Patti L., Danbury WI

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

We love the spaciousness and charm of Fridhem!

We had our second annual “Rosettes” weekend at Fridhem and we recently booked our third! We have a large group of ladies and children, and there was comfort for all. We took kids down the block to the park and playground. We shopped the darling Lindstrom shops. We dined at Gustaf’s and had flights of wine at Winehaven. Everyone had a great time. Perfect for our needs!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

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

The Yellow House

After planning to come to the yellow house in 2020, but being unable to, we were delighted to make it there this year! A lovely house on the lake with the perfect deck for morning coffee or afternoon cocktails. Lovely bedrooms that gave everyone a relaxing place to escape to, and a well equipped kitchen to make cooking a joy! Thanks Jim!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joan R.

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

Lovely stay

We just had the most wonderful weekend at this beautiful home. It was spacious, clean, and the accommodations were perfect for our family. The bedrooms were large and they were two gathering spaces inside the house that accommodated our large group. The outdoor space was amazing. A large deck overlooked the lake and there was a quiet spot for an evening fire. There was plenty of green space for my grandkids to toss around the football and a fenced yard for the two small dogs we brought with us. We loved it and we hope to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri F.

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

Daughters wedding

What a wonderful stay! We were able to accommodate family & friends whom helped celebrate our daughters wedding. All the bedrooms were comfortable and spacious. The kitchen had everything, as well as well marked so you could find things. We especially enjoyed the deck & our morning coffees as well as our evening social hour. Absolutely spectacular view of the lake! Jim, the owner was very quick with responses to any of my questions leading up to our stay. We would absolutely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Duane D., Mt. Sterling, KY

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

Historic experience!

Jim was very responsive with all our questions. If you are looking for everything to be perfect, this might not be a property for you. This is a historic home with lots of character. Everything works well, no issues. Worked perfect for our group of 11. Plenty of bedrooms to allow everyone their own space. Beds are dated, and are fine, but are not the newest on the market today. Outdoor space is fantastic with a deck overlooking the lake with plenty of seating and grills. Fire pit separate with plenty of seating. Would definately consider staying here again if we were in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Joann L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

House worked perfectly for us!

We loved the character of the house and the roominess. We had a great time. The owner was responsive and ensured our stay was pleasant. The website is a bit misleading on the actual available beds. There are only 2 beds (1 king, 1 queen) on the main floor, the upstairs has 1 king, and 2 full size beds. There is not a sleep sofa/futon in the 2nd floor sitting area (or any place in the home). There is however, plenty of room for air mattress beds if needed. We would rent this house again! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jim Casey

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Caryn and Jim Casey have been married for 40 years (as of 2022). We have two grown daughters, three rescue dogs and two grand-dogs. We love Lindstrom and being at the lake as a contrast to our busy lives in Burbank, CA. Jim has a background in architecture and sells real estate in California.

Why they chose this property

It was love at first sight. We found the house quite by accident. Jim was doing research comparing different real estate websites back in 1999 for a seminar he was giving to a real estate board in Florida. Jim was an internationally recognized technology speaker and trainer in the real estate industry just as the internet and digital technology was changing the real estate business. Our dream house scenario was an older home with wrap around porches on a lake and within 45 minutes of the Twin Cities. Fridhem popped up on his computer screen and the family jumped in the car and drove to the property more out of curiosity than anything else. When we walked up the front sidewalk we were captivated. Because of the original condition of the home and the unfinished attic we knew we could make this a special home for our family and for our retirement (you can live entirely on the first floor if necessary). That same year our two daughters announced their dreams of acting so we packed them up and took them to Burbank to attend school and audition for television and film. Jim spent over a year remodeling the home and commuting back and forth to California until the whole family returned for summer vacation. We never imagined we'd be turning the house into a vacation rental, but it has been a wonderful experience for us sharing the house and still getting to enjoy it throughout the year.

What makes this property unique

Walk to downtown on our tree lined street and enjoy privacy and incredible views of the lake from our large deck. The house is large and yet features lots of little, intimate spaces to congregate or enjoy some alone time. Live in an historic home with all the amenities you'd expect from a 5 star hotel including an exercise room, free WIFI and a smart TV for your Netflix and Amazon Prime viewing pleasure. With a local winery, many restaurants, antique shopping, nearby trails, tennis courts and golf, not to mention the wonderful lake and trophy fishing, everyone can find something to pass the time. Fridhem is a local treasure which everyone in the community has heard stories about in its over 120+ year history. We purposely do NOT rent the house for large events like weddings because we feel it is best for family get togethers and quiet vacations. Our friendly neighbors are there when you need them, but will give you your privacy. We hope you will treat them with the same friendly respect!

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