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NEW 4 Bedroom Lakefront Villa @ Lake Darling Resort

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Living area
Property grounds
Dining
Beach
Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Heated pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Alexandria, MN
  • Place, Big Splash Indoor Waterpark
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Ole Viking Statue
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

NEW 4 Bedroom Lakefront Villa @ Lake Darling Resort

BRAND NEW, MUST-SEE lakefront family resort on the Alexandria Chain of Lakes. Open year-round for all the amazing things Minnesota has to offer.

The clean, fresh and beautiful 4 and 5 bedroom villas are ideal for family- and friend-getaways, and are located just steps from some of the most beautiful shoreline in Central Minnesota.

- Brand new, 4 and 5 bedroom lakefront villas
- Full kitchen with new appliances, stocked with cooking ware and kitchen essentials
- Large dining table with 10 chairs
- Brand new designer furniture
- Custom restored barnwood accents
- Gas fireplace
- Lakeside screened porch
- Private patio with outdoor furniture and grill
- 2 master suites
- Pet-friendly with $30/night per pet fee, max 2 pets per villa, restrictions apply
- Plush grass lawns and park areas
- Private boat launch
- 2 sandy beaches with fire pits and ample seating
- Pontoons, boats, kayaks, paddle boards, paddle boats, floaties and more!
- Personal washer and dryer

Enjoy the morning sunrise, the beautiful beaches and lake all day, campfires and s'mores at night, and unwind by the fireplace. Lake Darling Resort is the perfect spot to start a new family tradition, escape for a long weekend with the girls, take a snowmobiling or ice-fishing trip, or just to escape the hustle of everyday life.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Gatherings must be pre-approved.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Maximum 2 pets per villa. Must be pre-approved.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2095644vb
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: Gatherings must be pre-approved.
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

About the area

Alexandria

Located in Alexandria, this holiday home is near a water park and on the beach. Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and Runestone Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Big Splash Indoor Waterpark and Casey’s Amusement Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including sledging, winery tours and wildlife walks.
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Alexandria, MN

What's nearby

  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • beach near Lake Alvin - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum - 4 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Big Ole Viking Statue - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Lake Latoka - 5 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Eagles 3063 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Angelinas - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Papa Murphy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Zorbaz - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does NEW 4 Bedroom Lakefront Villa @ Lake Darling Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is NEW 4 Bedroom Lakefront Villa @ Lake Darling Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at NEW 4 Bedroom Lakefront Villa @ Lake Darling Resort?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at NEW 4 Bedroom Lakefront Villa @ Lake Darling Resort?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEW 4 Bedroom Lakefront Villa @ Lake Darling Resort?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is NEW 4 Bedroom Lakefront Villa @ Lake Darling Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Alexandria holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Big Splash Indoor Waterpark, Lake Brophy County Park and Lake Latoka. La Grande Wildlife Management Area and Runestone Museum 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. 49 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra T.

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

Weekend with the family

Had a great time close to town
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara T.

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

A great weekend

we had a nice weekend, beds were comfortable and place was nice & clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2023
Thank you Tamara for staying with us! We are happy you enjoyed your visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane D.

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

Short weekend getaway

Super clean, well-cared for and great location! We had a fabulous fall weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy A.

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

Darling Lake

Wonderful accommodations and property manager. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha A.

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

Love Lake Darling Resort!

We were looking for a beautiful place to stay for a low key Bachelorette weekend that offered accommodations right on a lake, clean and updated lodging, and amenities that included the option for swimming… Lake Darling Resort offered all of this and more! Close proximity to downtown for entertainment and food. Highly recommend this place and can’t wait to come back with my family!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jared B.

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

A nice getaway

At first I didn't realize that it was a resort, but things went well. Although there were a number of groups at the resort there was only one morning where the pool area was full.The villas themselves were nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Our villa was great. It was comfortable and clean, and tastefully decorated. LOVED the kitchen. And our host was extremely helpful and patient. I’d recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

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

Beautiful resort

The place was amazing from day one. Very clean, nice quality of kitchen supplies. Resort is right on the lake, kids loved the arcade and swimming pool was amazing. Very close to many different attractions. Weather was poor but the property was big enough that we all stayed comfortably without feeling crammed. Highly would recommend and cannot wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April K.

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

Weekend Winter Getaway

We were a last minute booking to have a nice place for 4 kids and 6 adults with visiting family coming periodically - this space was PERFECT for what we needed. The property is well maintained, clean and many things to do for all ages. The kids enjoyed the boot hockey and game room. We stayed in Villa 15 and loved how close it was so the kids didn't have to go far to have fun (and still be within visual distance). Great experience and would love to return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin G.

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

Wonderful place

The property manager was awesome to work with. He was very accommodating and friendly. The indoor pool and hot tub were clean and well maintained. There were pool towel provided. The kids loved the game room. Dave had an area on the ice cleared off for hockey. They even had hockey sticks. The cabins had everything we needed and were clean and well maintained. It was a wonderful weekend stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Mar 2023
Thank you Kristin for the kind words! We appreciate you staying with us and hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniella E.

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

Birthday Weekend

We came for a friend's 30th birthday weekend and had a great time. There were five of us plus a 1 year old and there was more than enough room for everyone, especially in the common areas such as the living room and dining area, which was great for playing games. We also loved how close the resort is to downtown Alexandria as well as Carlos Creek Winery and the Arrowwood resort, where we went for a spa day. Zero complaints. We hope to book again in the summer so that we can enjoy more of the outdoor area, but the clubhouse was greatly appreciated for the colder weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chaz C.

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

Vacation Retreat!

Our family enjoyed our fall vacation at Lake Rainy Resort! The town home was clean and well stocked. Nice indoor pool and hot tub. It was a pleasant surprise with a free game room. Really helpful to have a washer and dryer in the unit!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

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

Excellent family getaway!

This was the perfect setup for a quick family getaway! Great layout, fully stocked and beautifully decorated villa. Located steps from the ‘Clubhouse’ with pool, hot tub and super fun game room. We loved it all!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

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

Awesome getaway

We had a fall-time gathering of siblings and spouses for a couple of nights thoroughly enjoyed our time. The villa was spacious for sleeping as well as areas for cooking, eating, and socializing. The location on the lake is beautiful. We enjoyed kayaking, walks, games, and evening fires. Would love to return in the summer to make even better use of the lake. Excellent communication with the VRBO contact as well as the onsite management!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zack H.

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

Beautiful cabin and wonderful staff

The cabin and resort was beautiful and well kept. The staff were very friendly and accommodating to our family
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maiying T.

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

Family Getaway

We enjoyed your resort very much. The lodge is cleaned and comfortable. The staff are super friendly. Definitely will come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Great location and communication

Our villa was right on the water which was great and convenient. It was connected to another villa and I could hear a baby crying, but other that that we comfortably slept 12!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Clean, Spacious, Just what we needed

3 couples plus toddler across generations stayed here looking for a weekend away. Was perfectly sparkling clean, exactly as listed. Great communication. Right on water. Wonderful lake ammenities (adirondacks, grill, kayaks, paddle boards, boats to rent). Would stay again and recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vonnie N.

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

Perfect place to celebrate!

Lake Darling Resort was the perfect place to celebrate my husbands 60th birthday and our son’s college graduation! We shared the weekend with other guests celebrating as well: bachelorette party, family reunion, end of school year, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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

Great place

We enjoyed our stay at the Villa. Everything was there that we needed. Check in / out process was easy. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki J.

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

Girl’s weekend

The property was very nice and worked wonderful for our girl’s weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi s.

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

It was halfway point for our families. It was a great location, the cabin was beautiful!

Despite the Spring thaw it was very muddy but we did bring boots. We had a great time and will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorinda M.

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

Family fun

All went very smoothly and all was as described!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Lake Darling

Wonderful house, fully equipped with anything you would need. Great Lake views. Easy to get to town for great restaurants and groceries. Only concern is proximity to other houses. They are twin homes versus stand alone with limited privacy.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

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

Great weekend getaway for our family

We had a great time here with our family. There was plenty of space for 6 adults and 3 children under 3. We enjoyed the pool and game room as it was a cold Minnesota weekend. We want to return in the summer! Everyone was so kind and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by David Justice

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What started as a father-son idea in 2016 has now blossomed into an amazing family adventure. Ted & Sue (the parents) and David (the middle kid) & Chelsey (his wife) are the proud owners and operators of Lake Darling Resort. Although we all have other full-time jobs you will find us all out there throughout the week - along with our wonderful team that keeps does the heavy lifting. Ted will be getting his hands dirty building or fixing something (he is a builder), Sue will be working in the office, cleaning or organizing something (she is our pinch hitter), David will be talking to someone or trying to look busy (he is the business guy), and Chelsey will be carrying or chasing around the newest addition to the family (Emilia).

We purchased Viking Trail Resort in early 2017 - which in its day was a wonderful family lake resort that dates back to the 1930's. It had 14 forest green cabins with neat interior wood paneling, and stoves that were older than all of us. Although they were in tough shape, we still had many guests that came back every year - some that were celebrating their 35th year in a row our first year.

Over the last few years we have rebuilt the entire property and re-named it Lake Darling Resort. In 2021, we will have 18 lake villas and a Clubhouse with an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna and game room. It's wonderful to see many of those same families that had been coming for so many years continue to come to Lake Darling Resort, and many other families that are now returning to the property that had stayed years or decades ago.

Why they chose this property

Lake Darling Resort is located on the Alexandria Chain-of-Lakes, which connects 11 lakes together. It's 300 yards from the Lakes Area Trail - which is a 55-mile walking and biking trail in the Summer, and a snowmobile trail in the Winter. There are two beautiful, sandy beaches, a full marina with docks, pontoons, boats, paddle boats, paddle boards, kayaks, canoes, lily pads and other fun toys. Nearby, there are many golf courses, 2 breweries, 2 distilleries, a winery, lots of restaurants and bars, a waterpark, shops, salons and many other local attractions.

What makes this property unique

We believe we have a wonderfully unique property in that we are a hybrid of hotels and rentable homes. We have the amenities, cleanliness, service and professionalism of a hotel, and the space, views and safety of a private home.

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