Whispering Oaks on West Lake Sylvia

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A lakeside dock with a boat, a sandy area with a fire pit, and a view of the lake and distant trees.
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A cozy living room with a large window, a dining table, and a sofa.
A cozy room with wooden walls, a mounted TV, a microwave, a small cabinet, and a wicker chair.
A bunk bed with a bedside table and lamp, a window with blinds, and a patterned pillow.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • 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.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • On beach
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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South Haven, MN
  • Place, Lake John
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, South Haven City Hall
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Pleasant Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Outdoor Shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

South Haven

Located in South Haven, this cabin is on the beach. Kimball Golf Club and Whispering Pines Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore A Shau Valley Wildlife Management Area and Hidden Marsh Wildlife Management Area. With jet skiing, kayaking and water tubing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Map
South Haven, MN

What's nearby

  • Lake John - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • South Haven City Hall - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Pleasant Lake - 8 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Lake Marie - 9 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Clearwater Lake - 11 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacos Le Chule - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Southbrook Grille - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Waterfront Lakeside Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Spilled Grain Brewhouse - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whispering Oaks on West Lake Sylvia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Whispering Oaks on West Lake Sylvia?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Whispering Oaks on West Lake Sylvia?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whispering Oaks on West Lake Sylvia?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whispering Oaks on West Lake Sylvia located?

Nestled on the beach, this South Haven cabin is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Lake John and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from South Haven City Hall. Lake Augusta and Fair Haven Mill Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 37 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

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10/10

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Location

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Whispering Oaks was a wonderful cabin to stay at! Not only was the cabin and property the perfect place to relax and enjoy time on the lake, but it was exceptionally clean and Tom and Becky put in meticulous effort to make our stay seamless. We enjoyed drinking our coffee on the dock or the deck each morning, spending time on the lake in our boats that we were able to tie off to the dock and playing games (including ping pong table and bubble hockey they had in their game room - so fun!). We'd love to stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Awesome place. Loved our time there.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time during our stay. There were so many great amenities, the space was clean and cozy and the hosts were super friendly and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent and relaxing

We thoroughly enjoyed our week long stay. The place was excellent, clean, and had everything we needed. The hosts were very accommodating and responsive when we had a question.We enjoyed morning coffees on both the dock and deck. The lake was beautiful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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End of Summer Retreat

Lake Sylvia is beautiful and we enjoyed every minute. The beds and bedding were very comfortable. We had everything we needed and Tom was a gracious and helpful host.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect

We could not have been more pleased with our stay. The cabin was very clean and had everything we needed. We enjoyed the peaceful morning coffee on the deck and lake activities with the kids. It's really the perfect family lake destination.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Great Lake Experience

The cabin looks out over to the west right over the lake. Great sunsets! Thoroughly enjoyed the use of the kayaks and pontoon. There is a county park very close with excellent hiking trail. The cabin was perfect, updated and very comfortable. My grandkids could not get enough of the swimming, and my son was so happy with the fishing.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Sunset Terrace

When you stay somewhere and you never want to leave should tell you what you need to know about this lovely place! It is a place that is so much fun for every age and will check every box on your lake wish list! Tom, the owner, couldn’t have been any nicer and demonstrated what it means to “Love your neighbor”😊
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful whispering oaks!

Our family of 4 had the best time spending 5 nights at whispering oaks at the end of July. We were very impressed with the cabin and all of the amenities that Tom and Becky provided us. It was very clean, great location on the lake, and a short drive to town. We had fun fishing off the dock, thanks to Tom lending us some fishing rods, sunset campfires next to the lake, fun on the paddle boat and paddle board, enjoying all of the beauty the lake has to offer. We will definitely be back to visit whispering oaks again for another lake vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Top Notch Spot

Tom has the perfect property to rent. The space is cozy and exactly what you are looking for in a lakefront property. Great outdoor space and enough room inside to be comfortable without wanting to spend your entire time indoors. Plenty of water toys for kids to play with and the water trampoline was a big hit for all ages. Tom was very responsive and helpful with the few questions we had. Would certainly recommend staying here and we would like to stay again when we visit!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Lake Getaway

We had an amazing week staying at this property! Check-in was a breeze. It was clean and well stocked. Tom was available for any of our needs, and always very eager to help. We all thoroughly enjoyed the lake and available amenities: kayaks, paddle board, paddle boat, water trampoline, etc. Our kids loved playing in the sand area, and they even provided some sand toys. They were very accommodating about letting us rent a boat and tie it up to the dock. The lake is the best in the area - so clean and clear. Great views of the lake from the deck area. Definitely recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Gem of a place!

What a wonderful time we had at this cozy lake house. From the surprise s’mores kit upon arrival, to the comfy beds, to the wonderful lake view over morning coffee on the top deck, to the water activities…we couldn’t have asked for more. Tom was very communicative and helpful with any questions we had. We loved the fire pit, the kayaks, the paddleboat, fishing, and the sound of the loons echoing across the lake. Easy to get into Minneapolis/St. Paul for the one day trip we took. But the highlight for the kids (and for the parents to watch) was the trampoline out on the lake. Thanks for sharing your lovely home with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Rest and relaxation

We stayed from June 15-21. The weather could’ve been better, but we still had a great time. Tom was their upon arrival and answered all of our questions. He was very friendly. The cabin was very clean and the perfect size for our small family. It had all the household essentials we needed. They even left us a s’more kit as a gift. The beds were super comfortable. We spent most of our time on the deck enjoying the lakeside view. There was new loon family in our bay that we enjoyed watching. Fishing was great even right off of the dock. Caught lots of sunfish and bass. We were able to keep our boat at their dock all week and it was easy to find the public access. They provided lots of water toys. We enjoyed the kayaks and paddle boat. There was a nice gas grill for BBQ’s. They even provided wood for fires. I definitely would recommend staying here.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Lake Front Property that will exceed your expectations

This property was a perfect week away with family with every detail thoroughly thought out. It was a week whereby the devices went by the wayside without a thought or request. The small bay provides a peaceful waterfront, with loons to welcome you! Adults will love the serenity and view, while the teens will adventure out on the kayaks and paddle boat and end with some trampoline raft suntanning. Should anyone get bored, which seems unlikely, the paddle boat, bubble hockey, ping pong and games inside are available. The bonfire pit was right there with dry wood and a bucket with kindling and starter. Life jackets are available as well for peace of mind too. In our summer weekend this was never an issue for us! The house is completely clean with high-quality linens throughout. The towels were thick and plush for inside and at the beach. And don’t forget the little extras like the s’more kit, the fresh scrubber for your dishes or the well stocked dish assortment plus more. Truly, the best VRBO we have been to.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Love Lake Sylvia

Our family rented two side-by-side homes on Lake Sylvia August 2021, and it worked out very well. I stayed in the home next to Whispering Oaks, but from what I gathered, all was good with our daughters and sons in law who stayed there. All the cooking was done in our rental home. Our 18-month old grandson stayed in the lower level of Whispering Oaks, which can be accessed only from going outside … there are no interior stairs from the first level to the lower. But our daughter had her baby monitor, so it worked just fine. All in all, a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect for small family getaway

We rented this cabin specifically for the close location to the cities and the use of the pontoon. The cabin is situated on a slope over a beautiful and quieter part of Lake Sylvia. It was quite convenient to be able to watch the kids swimming and jumping on the trampoline while we prepared dinner. The cabin is thoughtfully appointed with all you need, plus tasteful decor and spotlessly clean. We told Tom our kids wanted to experience boating and tubing and Tom went to the trouble to ensure the pontoon had the bridle harness set up so we could pull our tube. Tom and Becky are superb hosts and checked in on us midweek to ensure all was going well. Everything worked perfectly and we were quite comfortable and carefree in our little nest in Whispering Oaks.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Little Slice of Heaven

Whispering Oaks was everything we hoped it would be and more. Tom, the owner, was so helpful. Being able to rent the pontoon was great. The lake is so clear we could hardly believe it. The house was immaculate and the beds were comfy. This was the first rental we have stayed in where we had everything we needed in the kitchen. Kids loved the game room in the basement and we couldn't get them off the trampoline. Loon calls and soft breezes were a bonus. Can't wait to rent this little gem again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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The cabin had extra amenities to keep our grandchildren excited.

The cabin was so homey, that our grandchildren did not want to leave and they wanted us to buy a cabin on Lake Sylvia.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice

Great week on the lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Great experience.

Awesome!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Whispering Oaks is amazing!

We stayed in this lovely cabin while family rented the two other cabins next to us for week. We loved the view of the lake ! I enjoyed coffee on the deck watching the sunrise and listening to the Loons. The kids, teenagers ,loved the Rave water trampoline . We all enjoyed the kayaks and paddle board and pontoon ,for cruising the lake and fishing. We had Ping Pong tournaments in the rec room on the lower level and smores at the fire pit. So much to do at this amazing place! Tom and Becky the owners are wonderful! They thought of all the details to make our stay exceptional. They had extra cleaning procedures in place due to Covid -19 which made us feel very safe !!! The beds are very comfortable and felt so good after a day in the sun. We have already booked our stay for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Great memories made at this amazing cabin on Lake Sylvia

Our family had such a memorable stay at Whispering Oaks on Lake Sylvia! The weather was nothing short of perfect for enjoying the crystal clear lake and sandy beach. We took advantage of the water trampoline, kayaks, paddle board and paddle boat. The pontoon rental was a BIG plus for us. We were so happy to be out on the water and enjoyed the scenic boat rides around the lake. We greatly appreciated all of the amenities provided at the cabin. Tom and Becky were fantastic hosts. Upon arriving we were met with a welcome gift and details for our stay. They were available for any questions we had. The cabin was kept in pristine condition - very clean and cozy décor. COVID 19 was never a concern and we felt everything was properly sanitized and safe. We will forever cherish our memories made at Whispering Oaks! Thank you Tom & Becky!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect for Small Family or Small Group

Cute! Clean!!! and Convenient! Owner Tom Olson was helpful and welcoming. I almost hesitate to give such a high rating for fear it will be overlooked, but Whispering Oaks was truly worth a trip from San Diego!
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10/10 Excellent

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Magnificent Lake Sylvia

The view from the cabin upper deck was magnificent, and the calls of the loons morning and night added to the Minnesota lake experience. We greatly enjoyed the use of the kayaks, paddleboard, paddleboat, and pontoon. The lake water was clear as could be, and quite warm most days. The cabin was cute and cozy, met all our needs, and was exactly as pictured. And the owners were very friendly and great to work with!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay, hosts were very accommodating and prepared with all the amenities!

We were very pleased with the communication with the owners. They were very available and accommodating. The place itself has been updated and is really nice inside. Don't worry about bringing anything other than food, as it was packed with dishes, towels, and outdoor toys!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
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