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Lakefront property with beautiful view of Lake Zumbro 20 mins from Rochester

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
View of bunkhouse and main house
Stairs down from entry/bunkhouse to main house
Partial patio area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 874.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Rochester, MN
  • Place, Zumbro Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mayo Clinic
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest Room

2 Queen Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Lakefront property with beautiful view of Lake Zumbro 20 mins from Rochester

Lake Zumbro... a little piece of heaven not far from Rochester where you can relax and create memories that last a lifetime!

Our vacation rental on Lake Zumbro will offer you a spectacular view of the lake in any season. Fenced in yard, landscaped steps, and beautiful gardens will lead you to our 2 bedroom cottage with a covered porch, outside dining area, and outside bar area.

The cottage is quaint, cozy, and has many comforts from home complimented with a beautiful lake view and lake access. The master bedroom has a queen bed and a closet and the second bedroom has 2 queen beds and a shelved closet. The living room and kitchen are open in design.

Out the front door, with a direct view of the lake, stairs lead down to the water where there is a large floating dock to accommodate relaxation in the sun or entertainment on the water. Ladder entry into and out of the water. Bring your own boat and tie up! Paddle boards and swim mat are there for your use. Life jackets not provided.

The game room is a large room in the garage with a pullout couch, futon, TV and large table perfect for family game night!


The Cottage is only 2 minute walk from Uncle John's Bar & Restaurant (open Thursday-Sunday) and a 5 minute walk from the King's Marina where you can rent pontoons during the summer time.

Looking for a fun new hobby to learn?? Want to enhance or your waterski or wakeboard skills?? Check out bigwatersports.com to set up lessons! This company is owned and ran by Carter, he offers many different forms of lessons at daily and weekly rates for all ages! You can inquire and book through his website. He will pick you up and ski right from the cottage dock!

*** PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO YARD MAINTENCE ON MONDAY'S (WEATHER/LAWN CONDITION PERMITTING) WHICH INCLUDES LAWN MOWING, EDGING, LEAF BLOWING, ETC. WE WILL BE IN CONTACT WITH YOU TO TRY AND COORDINATE THE BEST TIME OF DAY TO COMPLETE THIS TO NOT INCONVENIENCE YOUR STAY AS MUCH, USUALLY TAKES BETWEEN 1-2 HOURS. ***

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please strip all beds and place by washing machine at top of the steps.
Remove all garbage and place in designated bins by the garage.
Clean all dishes and put away or load dishwasher and start prior to leaving.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

About the area

Rochester

Located in Rochester, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Minnesota Children's Museum and Olmsted County Fairgrounds are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Shops University Square and Apache Mall. Travelling with kids? Consider Zollman Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Rochester Recreation Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rochester, MN

What's nearby

  • Zumbro Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • National Volleyball Center - 20 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Mayo Clinic - 22 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Mayo Civic Center - 22 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus - 23 min drive - 25.6 km

Getting around

  • Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Two Sisters - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tilly's Tavern - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pondy - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Mac's Park Place - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront property with beautiful view of Lake Zumbro 20 mins from Rochester pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront property with beautiful view of Lake Zumbro 20 mins from Rochester?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront property with beautiful view of Lake Zumbro 20 mins from Rochester?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront property with beautiful view of Lake Zumbro 20 mins from Rochester located?

This family-friendly Rochester cottage is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Zumbro Lake and King's Marina. Minnesota Children's Museum and River Road Dog Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 60 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danyll M., Minnesota

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

Lovely weekend getaway

This is a perfect place on the lake, very quiet and relaxing. Everything was just as listed and we very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

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

Birthday Week

Great stay! Great location! Everything was great. Would stay again next year!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken W.

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

Short getaway

Enjoyed the time we spent fishing and relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a lovely property well taken care of asked with a beautiful view and easy lake access. There was clearly a lot of thought from the owners, from extra bug spray to a well stocked game room. We only had six guests but could have accommodated up to eight utilizing couches if needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb E.

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

Cozy

We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana H.

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

Lake Zumbro

Had a wonderful time. The cottage was clean and the beds were comfy. We enjoyed swimming off the dock and just being together as a family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

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

Girls Weekend

This was a great get away for a chill girls weekend. We had many laughs and lots of sun at the lake house. Great property and would 100% recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M., Rochester, MN

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

girls getaway

we all had a really great time , everything was just as stated in the description. having an actual beach in the area would be a plus, as access to water is a bit difficult off the end of the dock . we are looking forward to planning a return trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tylor P.

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

The fishing and property

Both excellent. No complaints.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlie R.

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

Summer Getaway

Our two families enjoyed this lovely spot nestled on the shores of Lake Zumbro for a few days of post=July 4th relaxation and fun on the water. The cottage and bunk house were comfortable, well cared for, and offered plenty of options to keep the kids entertained with wakeboarding, swimming, fishing, s’mores, paddle boards, and just watching the water.flow by. Thank you Bill & Bette for sharing this special spot - we hope to be back again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex L.

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

so fantastic!

The property owners/managers were so accommodating! Even hooked us up with a pack and play of which we forgot🙄…play was super cute with the. OST comfortable cabin beds that you just melt into. The lakefront view was amazing! We will def be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Anita B.

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

Relaxing place

Great view of the lake, cozy, beds are super comfy kitchen is well stocked and has what you would need to enjoy a good meal… would have been nice to have access to TV we were there to recover from medical issues and not having that was rough but they did have videos so that helped… moving the smart TV would be a nice added bonus… overall a nice relaxing place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin E.

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

A paddlers dream cabin

The highlight for us was the ability to kayak right up to the property from miles down stream. You have Zumbro lake to explore as well. The cabin was clean and cozy with everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The owners were more than accommodating and flexible. All in all, a great place to stay for a few days. Enjoy being on the water, and enjoy hanging out on the dock or deck watching the world go by. We stayed unplugged for our entire stay, it was incredibly refreshing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adrianna V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Weekend Getaway

This was a perfect location for a weekend getaway from the city. A little over an hour drive from Minneapolis. Lots of space for several people (It was just my boyfriend and I). We enjoyed the quietness of the lake. Great weather allowed us to enjoy the paddle boards provided. Uncle John's was right across the street when we got hungry for food that we didn't cook. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a cabin feel. We will book again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara F.

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

Mother/Daughters Getaway

We really loved our stay at the cute, cozy cottage! What a beautiful spot with so many nice areas to relax and enjoy the beautiful lake views! Saw so many cute little striped gophers and lots of birds. This place was really lovely and we would definitely recommend it to others! Our only suggestion would be, maybe a bird book and binoculars for bird watching and a hair dryer. :) Thank you for sharing this beautiful spot with us! Thanks Again, Sara Fjeld Lorie Altheide Elaine Woodruff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerry Y.

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

Comfy cottage!

Even though the weather was not favorable, we had a wonderful stay at the lake! We turned the chairs inside for a view through the large windows of the lake and well-kept property. We enjoyed several hours at a time sitting at the fire. The beds and pillows were so comfortable, my sister and I slept even better than at home! We were lacking nothing in the kitchen while cooking through our entire stay. We did not use the bunkhouse, but what a great space for a kid-friendly hangout.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

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

Relaxing Babymoon

My wife and I stayed at The Cottage on Lake Zumbro for a week and loved every second of it! The Cottage was nice and cozy and allowed us lots of time to relax. It was very windy for the majority of our stay, so we didn't go on the water much, but we did sit out on the dock a bit. The cottage was stocked with so many essentials. The beds were very comfortable. We went into Rochester a few times (only about a 15 minute drive) and went up to Minneapolis/St Paul one day as well (about a 90 minute drive). We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend for anyone staying in the area!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chantel P.

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

Great weekend at the lake

We had a wonderful weekend at the cottage! The weather was beautiful so we enjoyed the days on the lake with our pontoon and relaxing evenings at the cottage. The cottage was a great location and had all the amenities we needed. We loved the atmosphere outside with deck to sit out and enjoy meals and a campfire area to have a fire to sit around at night. The outdoor bar was great to have too! The cottage was very clean and cozy. The beds were comfortable. Bette was a great host! Thank you for a great weekend at the lake! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great lake cottage vacation spot for us and our toddler. Outdoor spaces were excellent, and bathroom was nicely updated. Cozy and welcoming!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay at the cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful. We needed a place to stay while attending Mayo treatments. Perfect for us.
Stayed 18 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Right off the lake was so fun! The kids swam off the dock every day and we all took wakeboarding lessons from Carter (Big Water Sports). He worked with our kids ages 11, 9, 7, and 5 so well. They learned a lot and had a blast! I would highly recommend him! It was super convient that he could pick us up/drop us off at our dock AND that we could watch them wakeboard from our dock and see the progress they were making so quickly! The water was warm and very calm because of the surrounding hills and trees blocking any wind. The kids loved the water pad provided to play on too. The cottage was great and we were able to make all our meals there without eating out. Oh and the dock is big/wide and partly in the shade of some trees, which was perfect for us as parents who wanted to watch our kids activity without getting sunburnt. The back yard is also fenced in and shaded. Just a great expierence overall, super fun and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

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

Great view and outside area

Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

Great weekend retreat

This is our 3rd time renting this cabin. 10/10. Great location. Can't wait to book another trip. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Bill & Bette Schmitz

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Hello!

We are Bill & Bette, owners of The Cottage on Lake Zumbro!

We have been members of this lake community for over 20 years now and have loved to call this place our home away from home. We have enjoyed our children growing up coming to this lake every summer and have countless memories here spent on the water, pontooning, waterskiing, and enjoying this property.

We hope you find this property as special as we have and choose to spend time here with your family and friends!

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