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Spacious Home In Lake City, MN With "Dramatic Views" Of Lake Pepin!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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"Dramatic Views"!  You'll see panoramic views of Lake Pepin from every direction
The driveway accommodates 5 vehicles with added parking on the side street.
Comfortable living room with a cozy window seat.  The leather sofa is a sleeper.
The window seat in the living room is the perfect place to curl up with a book!
Spacious home with over 3400 square feet of living space!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 12315.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Gold Star Mothers Park
  • Place, Reads Landing
  • Place, Lake Pepin Golf Course

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Spacious Home In Lake City, MN With "Dramatic Views" Of Lake Pepin!

"Dramatic Views" is a nautical retreat in Lake City, MN with dramatic views of Lake Pepin. The main floor has a large living room with a wonderful bay window and window seat that offers amazing views of Lake Pepin, sail boats and paddle boats, eagles and the bluffs of Wisconsin. There is a queen leather sofa bed and lots of additional seating, plus a large flat screen TV and an electric fireplace. The living room can be closed off by the drift wood sliding barn door to convert the living room into a fifth bedroom. The large dining room is furnished with a custom made farmhouse table that easily seats 12. There is also a first floor bedroom with a comfortable king sized bed, along with a large tiled bathroom with an over-sized step in shower on the main floor.

The remodeled kitchen features granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and a unique Café space off of the kitchen with a pass thru counter between the Café and the kitchen. The Café features a counter height gathering table that seats 4. It's the perfect space for that morning cup of coffee for the early risers of the group, dining, games, cocktails, and of course, just hanging out. A large laundry room/pantry is just off of the kitchen and has great additional storage for all those vacation goodies that everyone brings.

Off of the Café towards the rear of the home is a second large living space or "family room" that features another flat screen TV, lots of seating and a beamed ceiling. The family room also has a dramatic view of Lake Pepin with a second wonderful bay window and window seat. Just off of the family room is a three season porch and off the other side of the family room is an attached garage.

Outside you'll find lots of outdoor seating, two fire pits, a weber gas grill and a patio table with umbrella. This arrangement offers the perfect outdoor setting to relax, relive the fun day and to enjoy family, friends and the dramatic view of Lake Pepin all over again!

The second floor has three additional nautical bedrooms. The first bedroom has a queen size bed, a flat screen TV and dramatic views of Lake Pepin and the beautiful bluffs across the lake. The second bedroom is a charming room with two twin beds tucked into their respective alcoves. The third bedroom or the "Crew Quarters" is a large room with a queen bed, two twin beds, a flat screen TV and a seating area. The upstairs also has a full bathroom with a tub/shower.

All linens are provided and the kitchen is fully stocked with everything you might need. We know that you will find this home spacious, comfortable and the perfect venue to bring family and friends together!

The entire house and yard are available to you and your family during your stay! The driveway can accommodate 5 vehicles and there is ample parking on the side street.

Even though this looks like a new listing, "Dramatic Views" is an existing 5 star vacation rental through VRBO since 2014 and we are experienced hosts. We owned The Meier Inn, a 5 star Bed and Breakfast in Wisconsin for many years. Come and experience Lake City and see how beautiful the widest part of the Mississippi and the bluffs surrounding the area really are!!


















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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: 21
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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Lake City

Located in Lake City, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Lake City Marina and Lake City Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mississippi River and Frontenac State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Reads Landing and Pepin Depot Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lake City, MN

What's nearby

  • Lake Pepin - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Gold Star Mothers Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Reads Landing - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mayo Clinic Health System - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lake Pepin Golf Course - 21 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Red Wing Station - 21 min drive
  • St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Whistle Stop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪VFW Lake City Post 8729 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chickadee Cottage Cafe - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Home In Lake City, MN With "Dramatic Views" Of Lake Pepin! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Home In Lake City, MN With "Dramatic Views" Of Lake Pepin!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Home In Lake City, MN With "Dramatic Views" Of Lake Pepin!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Home In Lake City, MN With "Dramatic Views" Of Lake Pepin! located?

This family-friendly Lake City holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Lake Pepin and Gold Star Mothers Park. North End Park and Ohuta Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 150 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Romelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the best I’ve never seen a Vrbo so clean, fresh and inviting. There were 10 ladies ,85 yrs old and we loved the whole house. It was well stocked and decorated so well. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duane W.

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

Lake City, MN “Water Ski Capital”

We had an excellent stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

julie c.

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

Excellent!

Wonderful place to stay so comfortable!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Merita S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful time our family had at this lovely home in Lake City! The hosts thought of everything to make our stay extra special! The whole home was immaculate and comfortable. Everything was labeled so we could quickly locate anything we needed. The kitchen was well-supplied with everything we needed for cooking. We loved all the gathering niches and had all the space we needed for visiting and for playing cards/games. The little girls liked playing in the porch area and outside on the large lawn. There were cute dishes for the kids to use and also little chairs in the porch they loved playing with. Everything was well-maintained and easy to use. We loved the gorgeous lake views and the accessibility to the lake walking paths and to the lake playground. We also were able to easily drive to the events on the Wisconsin side of the river that we had planned to attend in Maiden Rock, Pepin and Alma. This home is truly one of the best VRBO homes we have ever stayed at and we hope to return here again in the future!! Thank you for all you did to make our family vacation so delightful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J.

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

Home Away From Home

The house was so well equipped with everything we needed. The decor was beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James R.

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

Ladies pilgrimage

It was wonderful! Clean and had everything. The views were spectacular. Nice area. Restaurants close to the house. Steps were the only problem for us older halls.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent K.

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

Lover place

The property was great. Clean. Plenty of room and places to sleep. We enjoyed our stay and as titled the views were dramatic…esp when a major storm blew through during the day and then late at night. Awesome to watch nature’s power and fury. The only item of note that was an issue, was that the upstairs toilet was too low
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce S.

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

Dramatic Views in Lake City

This VRBO is one f the nicest VRBO places that I have ever stayed. It was so clean and they had excellent notes all over telling us how things worked and they had literature about the restaurants and activities in the area. The view was amazing. We were made to feel so welcome. We were a group of college friends who go to a different VRBO every year and we all felt the same. The location was perfect - right across from Lake Pepin and a lot of walking trails. We also were in walking distance from restaurants and downtown. I would recommend it for adults or families with children.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Amazing Stay despite the weather

We love this place, unfortunately the weather did not love us and we had to leave early. We will be back next year for sure. It is so beautifully decorated and feels so comfortable. Thank you so much for your help and concern Sharon it made our stay feel like staying with friends. We also recommend going to the Lake House for dinner, great food and service. We managed to have fun despite the blizzard that happened, guess that's life in Minnesota.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great Family Vacation Rental

We rented this house for a mini family reunion and it was perfect. There is plenty of space for everyone. We loved the 2 family rooms, so the kids could play in one area and the adults could visit in the other. The bonus is that both family rooms have a fantastic view of the lake. The sleeping accommodations are nice as well. There is a king bed on the main floor, so if you have someone who doesn't like to do stairs that worked well. The dining room had ample seating to accommodate large family dinners. The house is in walking distance to a local beach and the DQ is only a few blocks away! Everything is top notch in this rental and I would love to bring the family back again next year.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Estela C., San Antonio

Father's Day weekend

I surprised my family especially my Papi and husband and rented this gorgeous home for their special day. The house had everything you could possibly need and then some. There was plenty of space for 11 of us. The views from inside and outside the house was amazing and breathtaking. We felt peace, happiness, and joy during our stay and made so many new memories. One of the best experiences we all cherished was gathering at the dining table to say grace and enjoy all of our meals. My husband had a good time fishing right across the street, he even caught some dinner. Sharon was extremely accommodating to us all. We definitely look forward to renting this property in the near future. As a matter a fact my 8 year old son just asked me the other night when we're going back. I would highly recommend this beautiful property to my friends and relatives.

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home. Very clean and spacious! Well equipped kitchen. Great dinning room table for meals and games! Wonderful place to stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very impressed with the cleanliness of the home. It fit our needs perfectly!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property and hosts! Well maintained and very comfortable. We love staying here!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arnie J.

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

Relaxing home with a beautiful view

The home was immaculate and just as described. Myself and my adult children were in Lake City attending a funeral for a family friend. The home gave us all time and space to remember a life well lived and to adsorb our loss. This is one VRBO that I look forward to retuning to in happier times. The communication with our host was so helpful I highly recommend this VRBO to all feel certain you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad M.

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

Absolutely Dramatic Views

All good. Hosts were very communicative. House is awesome, very easy and enjoyable stay.Will definitely stay again if calendar and availability matchup in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing property with great views and walking paths along the water. Communication was great and there were no surprises. The owners definitely put a lot of effort into making this a worry free vacation- they had 6 bikes ready to ride, several areas outside to enjoy the views, several outside games for us to play and several seating areas to enjoy our family. They thought of all the details like special baskets for each person to put their toiletries in on beautifully decorated shelves outside both bathrooms and much more. Definitely would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy W.

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

Better than advertised!!!

This home was one of the nicest vacation homes I’ve rented!! The amenities were creative and top notch!! Very spacious with multiple areas to fit groups! The views and location were spectacular! Clean and well maintained. So comfortable. Our group loved this home! Hosts very accommodating and friendly. Would give even more stars if I could!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad S.

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

Annual Golf Trip to Lake City

This house was perfect. After a long day at the course (The Jewel) is was so nice to come back and relax enjoy the views and get ready for another day of golf. It was so clean and plenty of room for 7 guys. Some of us even took the bikes for a ride into town. Thank again 5 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail L.

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

Great Getaway Weekend

This is a beautiful home and perfect for our high school friend's getaway weekend. The location right across from the lake gave wonderful views of the lake, sunrises and the changing trees. It is on the main highway through town but inside we didn't hear that much traffic. It was an easy in and out without having to remember which streets to go down - for 66-year-olds that was nice! We loved the different sitting areas throughout the house. We decided not to try the bikes that were parked in the garage but that would have been a fun activity. The communication with the host was easy and all went smoothly with no issues arising. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Lake City and surrounding area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret R.

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

A beautiful home with amazing thought put into it

We have rented through VRBO quite often and this house was a wonderful option for us. The house had wonderful appointments and a big pet peave of mine was addressed admirably. I dislink not having enough hooks in the bathroom or the bedrooms to hang wet towels. This house was very well thought-out with numbered hooks and baskets for bathroom use. It was a fantastic idea. the house was surprisingly spacious and the hosts were extremely attentive. I would strongly recommend renting.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Sibling Weekend

The house was fabulous. So charming and comfortable. The location was unbeatable; looking over beautiful Lake Pepin in Lake City MN. Lots to do in the area. I highly recommend this VRBO! 10 out of 10!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti T.

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

Very clean

I think this is the cleanest VRBO we have stayed in. Attention to detail with lots of amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen G.

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

Perfect get away along the Mississippi /Lake Pepin

This was a perfect property for us and our family. This trip was planned as a gift to my 80+ year old parents, especially dad, so we could go to the National Eagle Center in Wabasha, 20 min down the road. Lake City is centrally located and about 20 minutes from the 2 bridges that cross the Mississippi, which made exploring surrounding areas easy. This house was exactly what we had hoped for and more. Lots of space, yet cozy as well; awesome views of Lake Pepin; charming and thoughtfully layed out; great 1sr floor bath and bedroom for my aging parents who needed a first floor room and bathroom; We were only a party of 6, 2 of which were teens who loved having their own bedrooms and privacy. However the property truly does hold 12, and is set up to hold twelve people in comfort, rather than as an afterthought. We have stayed in many VRBOs and this at the top of our list. Lots of small details included labeled light switches, for all the different light fixtures around the house, extra folding tables for outside cookouts or puzzle building (which we enjoyed on the many rainy days we had), fans in several rooms to offset occasional road noise, fully stocked kitchen and baths, high quality furnishings, and comfortable couches. So many rental homes have cheaper furniture in them, but that is not the case here. The hosts were wonderdul and always accessible via text for any questions - very helpful. I would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl P.

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

Great Holiday Time

We have been gathering at thanksgiving for many years and Dramatic Views was a wonderful place to cook our complete dinner. This kitchen is very well stocked and the table was able to fit all of us and food. We also used the table for many rounds of games. Even at the end of November we enjoyed getting out and exploring the area. We have stayed there before and will consider it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sandy and Eric Meier

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Hi! We are Sandy and Eric Meier and we moved to beautiful Lake City, MN in 2018 to enjoy a slower pace of life. We had a 5 star Bed and Breakfast in Wisconsin called "The Meier Inn" and a grass fed beef farm. We have also "flipped" 11 homes in the previous 20 years. We are thrilled to have had the opportunity to purchase "Dramatic Views" an existing vacation rental from friends of ours. This beautiful home has been a 5 star vacation rental on another booking site for a number of years. We are looking forward to maintaining that same level of quality!
We love to travel, enjoy great food, cook, bake, garden, spend time with our children and grandchildren and spend time boating and fishing on Lake Pepin. We volunteer in our community and have joined a number of organizations. We love our little town and know that you will too!!

Why they chose this property

"Dramatic Views" is a spacious home (3400 square feet) with the best views in Lake City! The nautical décor will provide a fun and relaxed feel to your stay! Having a family room, living room, sun room, a small and large dining available to your big group allows for family and friends to have enough space to spread out and not feel like they are on top of each other. "Dramatic Views" is the perfect place for your next gathering!

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