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Lake Stella beautiful beach and spacious deck on quiet private drive.

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Sunsets will make you happy.
Screened porch for bug free activities.
Listen for the loons.
New dock for summer.
Lake view from great room and kitchen.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

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Darwin, MN

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Lake Stella beautiful beach and spacious deck on quiet private drive.

Escape to this cozy 3-bedroom, 1-bath lake house nestled on the peaceful shores of Lake Stella. Perfect for families, couples, or a group of friends, this charming getaway offers everything you need for a relaxing lakeside experience.

Step inside to a warm and welcoming interior, featuring an open living area, fully equipped kitchen, and comfortable sleeping spaces. Enjoy morning coffee or evening wine on the private deck with tranquil views of the water, or gather around the fire pit right by the lake for s’mores and stargazing.

The property also includes a separate screened porch, ideal for lazy afternoons with a book or sunset dinners without the bugs. Whether you're fishing, swimming, kayaking, or just soaking in the calm—this Lake Stella retreat is your perfect home away from home.

Only 75 minutes from downtown Minneapolis.
Beautiful sand beach
Spacious deck
Situated on quiet private drive
Enjoy sun or shade on spacious wooded lot
Western sunset view
Fire pit near lake
Detached sunroom
Relax on the deck and watch the sun set!
Bird watching
On site pontoon rental available upon request and dependent on availability

Property manager

Joe Schlueter

Languages

Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Darwin

Located in Darwin, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Depot Museum and Dassel History Center & Ergot Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Litchfield Golf Club and Meadow Links Golf Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Darwin, MN

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty's Tavern - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Swan's Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful beach and spacious deck on quiet private drive. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful beach and spacious deck on quiet private drive.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful beach and spacious deck on quiet private drive.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful beach and spacious deck on quiet private drive. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Darwin holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Washington Lake, Minnesota Twine Ball and Darwin City and Township Hall. Jewitt Lake and Belle Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

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

Great cabin!

Perfect place to spend the weekend relaxing, great cabin, beautiful lake, and lots of fun games and toys for the kids!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel E.

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

Weekend Away

Great place for a weekend away with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

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

Great getaway!

The property had a cozy feel, was easy to find and close enough to a place to get groceries. The lake was beautiful and we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Was a beautiful quiet spot access to Lake Stella to go in the water was shallow enough we could go in and wait around and have fun very nice property the bedrooms each one of them was so separated that they were not next to each other so sleeping was the best very nice place we will go again when the grandkids are bigger and we’ll spend a week there
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Lake house

We all enjoyed this lake house - plenty of room inside, extra outdoor patio. Plenty of sun and shade
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raleigh D.

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

Classic summer lake experience

Very nice lake house and property on a secluded shady private drive. Absolutely gorgeous view of spectacular sunsets over the water. Handy private dock and wooded lot were also big pluses. If you’re looking for that classic lake vacation, this is a great choice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

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

Stella’s Nest

We stayed here for a week. The home was clean and tidy. Has a great deck to sit and enjoy the sunsets. We enjoyed sitting in the screened in porch. Joe is a great host. He was responsive to our questions prior to arriving and once we arrived. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric E., Minneapolis, Minnesota

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

Lovely Cabin, all the amenities!

The cabin was well-kept and comfortable. Impressively well stocked kitchen. Comfortable beds and the teenage cousins loved sleeping upstairs in the loft. We had an extended family gathering, long overdue with the pandemic. Location is an ideal distance from the cities and allowed for day trips for family that couldn't stay the night. The board games were a blast each evening and tons of interesting books to browse on rainy days. We didn't even turn on the TV! The WiFi was strong. The lawn proved great for lawn games and the water entry was very shallow and sandy. The cabin faces west and we enjoyed beautiful sunsets each night. Loon calls were lovely. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

emily d.

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

The Best Experience!

My friend wanted a low-key cabin getaway for her bachelorette party, and Stella's Nest was perfect! 8 people were able to comfortably stay in the main house, and the gazebo was a great spot to keep the coolers, pool floats, and extra drinks. Check-in couldn't have been easier, and Joe was very responsive with all questions. He even left a bottle of wine from the nearby winery, which was a very sweet gesture! The only thing that wasn't ideal was I didn't know he had a boat available for our use until a week before our stay, so we cancelled our rental for another boat because we thought it would be easier to rent Joe's (and it was - I have no pontooning experience, and he called me and walked me through how to use his BEAUTIFUL pontoon!) That said, I could have missed it in the listing, or it might not always be available. Overall, everyone was very impressed with how clean, comfortable, and spacious the cabin was, and we'll definitely keep this cabin in mind for future trips!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcus S.

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

Excellent Cabin A-Plus Rating

It was a nice place and owners were very nice to work with!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Joe Schlueter

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We have been on Lake Stella since 1976 and Stella's Nest has been in our family for over 30 years. We grew up local to the area and chose to be on Lake Stella for it's water quality, deep depths and spring fed source.

Why they chose this property

In 1991 we purchased Stella's Nest to take advantage of the double wooded lot, set back cabin, sunset view from deck as well as the uniquely shallow, gradual, pure sand bottom. Three generations of families have learned to swim, fish, canoe, waterski and relax here.

What makes this property unique

A wide variety of birds visit the area. It is a short commute from the cities and it's western location avoids heavy traffic. The house is located on a private drive and quiet location. You have a choice of sun or shade depending on your preferences and weather. A picnic table is located on the deck for your yummy outdoor meals..

Languages:

Spanish
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