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Chain of Lakes Alexandria - Lake Carlos - swim from dock. 5 bedrooms.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly

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Alexandria, MN
  • Carlos Creek Winery
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Theatre L'Homme Dieu
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Chain of Lakes Alexandria - Lake Carlos - swim from dock. 5 bedrooms.

Lots of open dates this summer!. Call or text for info. 612-599-5196

https://www.vrbo.com/4006459?dateless=true

Completely remodeled 5 bedroom/3bath home on Lake Carlos. House is 35ft from the water with two decks outside for relaxing or gathering to grill and eat. Sits on 1 Acre with lots of space for parking. Shelf with a firepit by the Lake and dock. Kitchen has granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Has central A/C and heat so no window units to worry about. Features two living rooms each with a large screen TV and stereo speakers. Porch overlooking the lake has a wood burning stone fireplace. Wood for the firepit by the lake is included in the rental. Upper porch area has a wicker furniture setup to relax and watch the waves and boats go by. Lots of room for guests to spread out for privacy or gather together in the living rooms. Please note a few stairs to navigate. Lake Carlos is 165ft deep just a couple hundred feet off shore. Water is clear and there is no mud in the swimming area. Weeds do start to grow by early August but we clear them out by the dock. Boat lift is included and is setup for pontoon but an aluminum fishing boat fits on there as well. Three paddle boards are available as long as you wear a life-vest when using. Yellow peddle/paddle boat included in rental as well. Life vests available. LP gas included with rental. Kitchen is fully outfitted like a home versus a rental. Boat House and Garage are not included as part of rental. Boat house is a closet where I keep my fishing gear. Call 612-599-5196 if you have any questions regarding our cabin rental.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Lake Carlos State Park. Features include laundry facilities. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Lake Carlos State Park and 7 minutes from Carlos Creek Winery
As a guest of Chain of Lakes Alexandria - Lake Carlos - swim from dock. 5 bedrooms., you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 26

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Quiet time 10pm to 7am per county ordinance. No continuous loud music outside at any time. Swim platform is the neighbors. Don't use please
Watch your pets when outside. Keep them on the property please. Keep doors and windows closed to allow for AC to do it's job.
Life jackets to be worn at all times when using Paddle Boards or Pedal Boat (Yellow Ercoa)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Dogs of any size allowed Well behaved only please.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Kids are allowed. Watch them by the water please!

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Chain of Lakes Alexandria - Lake Carlos - swim from dock. 5 bedrooms. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

corrine m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you need is there, just bring your food and clothes. Beautiful lake views throughout the home. It was quiet here. Grandkids really enjoyed the paddle boards. Lots of activities to do in Alex if a rainy day.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

krisdock55

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, roomy home! The enclosed deck was perfect for relaxing and watching the world go by, and the dock provided a great swimming area!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie K., Eden Prairie MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property with lots of room for family to spread out. Outdoor spaces and dock to enjoy the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

Liked: Cleanliness
The lake is so perfect and the house had plenty of room for our group. The host was really helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location right on the lake but still close to fun places in Alexandria. Our group of 9 had plenty of space and the two decks were amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shae R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent!

The lake home was beautiful, clean and comfortable for our visit. Ron was very communicative and friendly. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toby S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Lake House

The house was very nice and the lake view phenomenal
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake Carlos Lake Home: our new favorite place!

The house and property were even better than pictured! Ron and his wife have really made this lake house a home away from home. We could see the love that went into updating the property and truly appreciated all of the comfort items ready for use. The kitchen was well supplied, and we appreciated the extra large table for family meals and games. The bedrooms and bathrooms were well stocked with fresh linens. Details such as shampoo, conditioner, soap, laundry detergent, dish soap were all thought of and provided. We truly just had to bring in our luggage and make a run to the grocery store for food and drinks and were ready to enjoy our week. While the house was comfortable, we spent most of our time enjoying ourselves outdoors at this beautiful property. Flowers were in bloom all around the house, and the trees provided ample shade for the many outdoor seating areas. The property includes a private dock, great for jumping into the cool, clear water of Lake Carlos. We also really appreciated being able to use the pedal boat and several stand up paddle boards that were provided. Life jackets and lake towels were there ready for use, too! All in all, our family vacation was wonderful, and I strongly recommend staying at the lake home Ron and his wife have set up their guests.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake Carlos Family Reunion

The home is large and comfortable with plenty of room for all the adults staying for the week as well as nieces, nephews and their kids who came for a day of swimming, boating and BBQ. All the appliances functioned well and having laundry onsite was helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our family gathering and would not hesitate to rent from Ron again and recommend him to friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emilie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kind and compassionate, clean and awesome!

The property is just as advertised. It is spacious and clean. There are a lot of steps, but they are manageable for my family and I. The upper deck is an amazing place to sit and watch the lake. The dock is sturdy and the boats are in good condition. The owner is kind and compassionate and booked us in at the last minute because our other accommodations fell through. I would absolutely recommend this property and this owner to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024