Perfect lake home for a family get away - Only 1 hour from metro

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A two-story house with a deck and a stone wall.
A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area with a view of the outdoors, and a living space with a large window overlooking a body of water.
A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and bar stools.
A modern kitchen with a foosball table, stainless steel appliances, and a large window overlooking a green landscape.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, a mounted deer head, a fireplace, and a TV.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Foosball on-site
    A rare find — the foosball table is waiting for you.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Gas barbecue
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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South Haven, MN
  • Place, Clearwater Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Cloud State University
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Cloud River's Edge Convention Center
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bunk Room

2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

Lower Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Main Floor Lake Side Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Primary Suite Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Lower Level Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main Floor Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Primary Suite Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

South Haven

Located in South Haven, this cabin is on the waterfront. Whispering Pines Golf Course and Kimball Golf Club 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 A Shau Valley Wildlife Management Area. With kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Map
South Haven, MN

What's nearby

  • Clearwater Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • St. Cloud State University - 37 min drive - 50.5 km
  • Albertville Premium Outlets - 38 min drive - 56.7 km
  • The Ledge Amphitheater - 40 min drive - 59.4 km
  • St. Cloud River's Edge Convention Center - 40 min drive - 53.3 km

Getting around

  • St. Cloud Station - 44 min drive
  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacos Le Chule - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Southbrook Grille - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Waterfront Lakeside Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Spilled Grain Brewhouse - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect lake home for a family get away - Only 1 hour from metro pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Perfect lake home for a family get away - Only 1 hour from metro?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect lake home for a family get away - Only 1 hour from metro?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Perfect lake home for a family get away - Only 1 hour from metro located?

This family-friendly South Haven cabin is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Clearwater Lake, Lake Augusta and Pleasant Lake. Lake John and Lake Marie are also within 6 miles (10 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 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This gorgeous home is extremely well appointed, with an interior professionally designed, and views to cherish. The property is spotless clean, and one in which you’ll be trying to figure out how to stay longer. The owner is highly responsive, friendly and a great, generous guy. Fishing is fantastic, even from the dock. Truly a gem. The pictures absolutely do not do this star justice
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property made for a wonderful place to stay while visiting family also living on the lake. Plenty of space, clean, well maintained, updated, and well stocked. The host was a great to work with as well. All in all, we had an incredible trip and have already planned to be back next summer. Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time staying here and it’s always a hit with our family. The owner is so accommodating. The views are unmatched. My ten and seven year old boys were fishing right off the dock. Such great memories made here.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2025
Always a pleasure to have you and your family at our lake place. Thanks for taking such great care of it. Hope to have you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Californians and NoDakers

We came back to MN for grandma's funeral. It was a great place to be together and share memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family reunion

There were 8 adults, 1 teenager, 2 toddlers and 1 infant in our group. The swimming was good for all of us, including the toddlers who also enjoyed playing in the sandy area with their pails and shovels. Adults loved the many outdoor and indoor comfortable seating options. We all loved hearing the lions and other birds. The fishing off the dock was also a bonus-small sunfish for the youngsters. Seating areas inside were perfect and we enjoyed cooking on the grill and eating on the patio. Overall everything at this lake house was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2024
Thank you for the kind words. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope you come back and stay again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming property

It's always nice to stay in a property that is exactly as represented on the listing. The kitchen had everything we needed for cooking large meals, all good appliances and good quality cookware. The kids spent hours in the water on the lily pad, the paddle board, kayak and fishing off the dock. The two separate living rooms gave us the space for different activities. The owner was extremely helpful, offered advice and responded to questions quickly. Stores were minutes away, so we didn't have to take too much time away from the lake to get food.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceeded all expectations

The pictures do not do this place justice. We had a magical stay here on the lake. The view is absolutely stunning and there are windows everywhere you look. We used the kayaks and paddleboard as much as we could. There’s corn hole and other games and tons of outside seating to enjoy the view. Kids were occupied either fishing from the dock, enjoying the water, or playing in the game room. From the house you can see a nice sunrise and sunset and even see the reflection of the moon on the water. The owners thought of every detail: beach towels, bug spray, sunscreen, solo stove, bbq, green egg, blackstone, even coffee if we needed it. We only wish we could stay longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thanks so much for your kind words. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Come back again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

No surprises, property matches the listing, excellent communication

This is the best short term rental experience I have ever had! The host, Jeremy, had EXCELLENT communication before, during, and after our stay. He answered all my questions in a very timely manner, and was very kind and courteous. The home is BEAUTIFUL! No surprises, the home is exactly as the listing shows (no weird camera angles to be deceptive). It was extremely clean, and is by far the best appointed home I have ever stayed at- all dishes, utensils and any baking/cooking supplies you would ever need is included. There was plenty of space for our group of 6 adults and four kids; the kids loved the bunk room and the separate living space in the lower level for the kids to game when they weren’t playing in the lake. And having plenty of space for all of us to sit and eat was awesome. We utilized the Blackstone grill and propane grill (I’d never used a Blackstone before, so it was a fun introduction!) There was plenty of patio furniture outside. There was a kayak, canoe, lily pad, and paddleboard that we were able to use, and the kids LOVED all of it. I am so very pleased with this experience. We had a great time celebrating my parent’s anniversary (and my birthday), and I’d love to find an excuse to come and stay here again. You won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun Family Vacation

We went here on a family vacation and had a fantastic time! It is a wonderful property, and Jeremy (owner) was great about communication and answering questions. The property was very clean and is obviously well cared for. Our family enjoyed the great outdoor spaces, swimming, playing in the sand, and using the kayaks and paddleboard. The kids also really enjoyed the arcade game in the basement too. The beds were comfortable, the grill and griddle came in handy, and the kitchen was very well equipped with everything we needed. The sofa and TV area worked well on a rainy day for a family movie. There is also a foosball table, darts, lifejackets, footballs to toss around, bags/cornhole, beach towels, a couple of forks for roasting marshmallows, and the owners even left Smores ingredients for us. There is also a Solo stove, outdoor and indoor speakers for playing music, and a larger fire pit area across the road with plenty of firewood to use. We rented a pontoon for a couple of the days we were there and Jeremy had a great recommendation of an inlet to go to for swimming/jumping off the boat. The dining room table worked well for meals and playing games and there was also plenty of seating for meals outside too. Although the weather could have cooperated better, it was a wonderful time, and we really appreciate Jeremy and his family sharing their great property with us and making us feel welcomed and comfortable. We would definitely stay here again! Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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