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

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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, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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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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

Property # 2461382vb
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

About the area

Rochester

Located in Rochester, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Assisi Heights and Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Minnesota Children's Museum and Rochester Art Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Olmsted County Fairgrounds and Zollman Zoo. With kayaking, waterskiing and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Rochester, MN

What's nearby

  • Zumbro Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • King's Marina - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rochester Recreation Center - 16 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Mayo Civic Center - 20 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Apache Mall - 21 min drive - 36.0 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront property with beautiful view of Lake Zumbro 20 mins from Rochester?

As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront property with beautiful view of Lake Zumbro 20 mins from Rochester on 31 May 2026 start from AU$282, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Lakefront property with beautiful view of Lake Zumbro 20 mins from Rochester?

On-site parking is available at the 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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 61 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Vacation

Amazing place to stay .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha R.

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

Wonderful Stay

Ideal location with just about anything you could need!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Samantha, We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at the cottage! Thank you for the review. Bill & Bette
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

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

Perfect little vacation

Perfect little spot to get away! The whole family had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

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

Great weekend!

Enjoyed our stay. Enjoyed the outdoor setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danyll M.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Danyll, Thank you so much for the wonderful review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay! Bill and Bette
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen b.

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

Cool and shady patio. Perfect spot to enjoy the lake views.

We truly enjoyed our stay in this sweet lakeside cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Karen, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at the cottage! please think of us in the future if you are in the area again! Bill & Bette
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan U.

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

great location

The place was great! Everything that we needed for a great stay was there. We really enjoyed the entire location. A little hidden gem not far from home. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Ryan, thank you for the wonderful review! We appreciate it so much and we are glad you enjoyed your stay! Bill and Bette
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy R.

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

Quick stay for wedding

Our family used this for a stay instead of using hotel rooms and it worked out great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Hi Troy, Thank you so much for writing a review! We are glad you enjoyed your stay at the cottage as opposed to hotel rooms, glad this could be accommodating for you! Bill & Bette
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Barb, So glad you enjoyed your time at the cottage! Thanks for staying. Bill and Bette
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie G.

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

Happy Customer

Great getaway - calm and enjoyable!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jim D.

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

great time

everything was just right for all of us
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Relaxing

Nice and relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Dana, So glad you enjoyed your time at the cottage! We love that families can enjoy it together! Thank you for the kind review. Bill and Bette
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay once again! Welcome any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

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

Beautiful and peaceful!

I loved my stay at the cottage. Everything was beautiful, clean and comfortable. I wish I had booked for longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Anna! Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are glad you enjoyed your time at the cottage! Think of us the next time you are in the area, we would love to have you back! Bette & Bill
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Ashley, Thank you for the review! We really appreciate it! So glad you were able to enjoy the property and have a good time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Cozy, clean and cute

The property was clean and as described. We have a great and comfortable stay. There was plenty to do and they provided everything we needed for our stay. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thank you Jennifer for the great review! We appreciate it and glad you enjoyed your stay. Bill and Bette

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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