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Highlights
Room to spread out
Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
8 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 16
Popular amenities
Balcony
Dog-friendly
Barbecue
Air-conditioning
Refrigerator
Internet
Explore the area
Inver Grove Heights, MN
Inver Wood Golf Course
Place, Inver Wood Golf Course
âȘ3 min driveâŹ
Sunfish Lake
Place, Sunfish Lake
âȘ4 min driveâŹ
TCO Performance Center
Place, TCO Performance Center
âȘ5 min driveâŹ
Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
Airport, Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
âȘ12 min driveâŹ
Where you'll sleep
8 bedrooms (sleeps 16)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 6
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 7
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 8
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
Living Room 2
1 Double Sofa Bed
6 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 5
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 6
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Dreamy Lake Home with Huge Private Yard
Summary: Nestled on 2 wooded acres with 1,000 feet of shoreline on gorgeous Lake Schmidt, this whole duplex can be yours for the weekend. Enjoy lake views and spot wildlife from the deck, the firepit, or get out on the lake with the 2 canoes, 4 kayaks and 4 paddle boards provided. Close to it all, the home is only 9 mins to St. Paul, 21 mins to Minneapolis, and 13 mins to MSP and MOA.
Other Things to Note: Important Note: Before booking this beautiful lake home retreat, please ensure you have read our simple and straightforward house guidelines on this page and throughout the listing.
There is direct access to the lake from the property with a dock.
While swimming and fishing in the lake is not recommended, people have done it before if they're feeling adventurous or overly optimistic about fish. The water is shallow so the actively growing aquatic plants in the water usually reach the surface especially from May through August.
Motorized boats are not allowed on the lake so please enjoy the peace and tranquility. There are 2 canoes, 4 kayaks, and 4 paddle boards available for your use to go exploring around the lake. If you come during the summer months, you will find a beautiful section of lily pads with the most amazing flowers.
This modern lake home has been totally remodeled to provide all the creature comforts of home while allowing you to take in all the sights and sounds that nature has to offer. You may even see one of the resident bald eagles!
The house provides a great opportunity to get away from the pressures of life for either a couple of days or for a week or more.
The location is perfect as it's so close to the Minneapolis (20 min) and St. Paul (10 min) yet secluded enough that you would never know it.
The house has 8 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms.
Check in time is 3 PM and check out time is 10 AM.
For your reservation, the reservation fee includes 4 guests and each additional person, even if just stopping by and not staying overnight, is an additional charge which is calculated when you finalize your reservation. The current additional charge is $30 per guest per day.
I encourage you to purchase travel insurance so that in the unlikely yet possible event that something happens and you need to cancel your trip after the refund deadline, you can receive some of your costs back for eligible cancellations.
If I find any evidence that smoking took place in the house, the fee is $1500. Additionally, if you have extra guests that were not included in your reservation, you will be charged for that as well. Lastly, if I learn of these or other situations during your stay, your reservation is subject to immediate cancellation with no refund.
I request a $1500 security deposit is to ensure the House Rules are followed. To pay the security deposit, I make a Money Request through the website and, after your stay, the security deposit is refunded through the website within 3 days if there are no issues.
As neighbors are close by and expect to enjoy their home in peace and quiet, if your group becomes so loud or disruptive that the neighbors feel that they need to call me or the police about it during or after your stay, there will be a damage claim of up to $1500 to be deducted from your security deposit. Additionally, your group may be asked to leave at whatever time this occurs and there would be no refund of what you have paid to complete your stay. As you expect peace and quiet at your home when you are there, please extend the same courtesy to my neighbors so that I can continue to offer this great home to others such as yourselves.
After you reserve the property, you will be provided the location of the house. Based on a few previous guests who have caused problems, I will need a list of names of anyone who will be on the property at any time during your stay, even if they are just stopping by. Each person is considered a guest for fee calculation purposes. Thanks for understanding.
Please note that there may be security cameras that face the entrances of the house, NOT on the inside.
There is a limit of 40 guests during the day (a guest is any person on the property even if not staying overnight and just stopping by for a short time) and a limit of 32 overnight guests. After the first four guests which are included in the reservation, the charge is $30/guest/day.
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
1) 10pm-8am QUIET HOURS - all activity that is happening outside must be brought inside of the house at 10pm - Noise complaints after 10pm will res...
Important information
You need to know
Property # 2785147vb
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
This property accepts cash
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 security system and a first aid kit
About the area
Inver Grove Heights
Inver Grove Heights is home to this holiday home. Grand Casino Arena and The Armory are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Nickelodeon Universe and Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at U.S. Bank Stadium or St Paul Curling Club.
St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
âȘMcDonald's - âŹ3 min drive
âȘChick-fil-A - âŹ5 min drive
âȘCulver's - âŹ5 min drive
âȘWendyâs - âŹ4 min drive
âȘWhite Castle - âŹ4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Dreamy Lake Home with Huge Private Yard pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Dreamy Lake Home with Huge Private Yard?
As of 22 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dreamy Lake Home with Huge Private Yard on 23 Sept 2026 start from AU$2,146, 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 Dreamy Lake Home with Huge Private Yard?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Dreamy Lake Home with Huge Private Yard?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Dreamy Lake Home with Huge Private Yard?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Dreamy Lake Home with Huge Private Yard located?
Situated in Inver Grove Heights, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Mississippi River, TCO Performance Center and Fort Snelling State Park. Minnesota Centennial Showboat and Padelford Landing are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The house was great for a large family vacation. Communication was great and the house was as-advertised!! Fantastic backyard for games and hanging out.
Absolutely beautiful. We had the most amazing, relaxing time here! Great location, sooo close to the airport. We basically had a whole lake to ourselves, so much greenery too! Basically two houses in one connected by a balcony and the outside area, honestly incredible. The basement rooms were like mini apartments in themselves too as they have living rooms. Honestly such an incredible time, I would highly recommend!
The house, yard and amenities are excellent. It is a stretch to say the house is on a lake. Thereâs no way you could swim in it. The scenery was lovely and my assessment of the price probably has more to do with the fact that we looked very last minute for a 4th of July getaway
The yard was awesome and had lots of fun things to do! Host was very responsive and went out of his way to ensure we had everything we needed throughout the weekend.10/10 recommend!
This was a great place for our weekend work retreat. The outdoor games and fire pits were perfect for our group. The actual house had plenty of space and all of the kitchen supplies we needed. Highly recommend.
Our group really enjoyed the location. It was close to everything we wanted to do as well as perfect space to host a day long meeting. House was well equipped and set up with everything we needed.
Home owner was very gracious to welcome our family into the home and was very clean and had many activities like boating, campfire, games, and smore material! Owner is very responsive and great to work with!
We had our annual guys weekend there and thoroughly enjoyed the home and, especially, the yard.
There were 12 of us and we had plenty of space and were very comfortable.
The property was everything we hoped for to keep a group happy and busy. It was located within easy reach of the activities we needed or wanted to do, and there were more than enough activities to keep us happy while we were on the premises.
The property was lovely! Several different spaces to accommodate a big group with many ages. The pool was a big hit! We loved that it was close to the airport, as we had many flying in for the weekend.
We stayed at this property for a multiple day tournament at the Excel Energy Center. It is a great destination right outside the hustle of downtown. All amenities within close distance of driving; restaurants, grocery, shopping, ect. Great destination for over 10 people and multiple vehicles.
It was a wonderful place to stay. The only thing was that the coffee pot did not work in the right house. Other than that we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2024
Hi Barbara, thanks so much for your review and for letting us know about the coffee maker! It has since been replaced đ€ If you ever need anything during your stay, weâre just a message away. Youâre welcome back anytime! Glad you enjoyed âșïž
My family and I had an Amazing time! We loved everything about the house. Evertyhing was well organized. Beautiful lake! The house was warm a counzy. Lovely place for anyone that is looking for a getaway! The host was tremendous and easy to work with. He goes over and beyond for his cguests.
Clean and well decorated. The outside doesnât represent what awaits you on the inside. Owner was super attentive to our needs and even brought over a kitchen aid for our chef to use!
Had a family wedding to attend in Minneapolis and needed a space with 8 bedrooms-not an easy feat. This lake home was perfect. From the ease in booking to the prompt reply to my questions, the host could not have been more helpful. And the property is beautiful. The pictures donât do it justice. Very clean, nicely decorated, and spacious. Thanks again, Steve, for your hospitality. You made the trip a bit easier.
Property was super peaceful with a great layout to host a small Sales Team meeting (7 adults). Relaxing bon fire pit to sit around after dinner was a bonus! My Sales Team said that this was the "best sales meeting experience EVER"! No more hotels & convention centers in the future.
My team and I used the house as an opportunity to get away from the office. It was the perfect setting as we were able to make breakfast and host meetings with the provided TV. It was so lovely, the area was beautiful and calm. The house owner was very kind and accommodating. The place was clean and the owner responded quickly to any messages. Would most definitely recommend for a vacation, a work meeting, or any kind of gathering đ
We had great weather to utilize the wonderful outdoor space of this property for coffee on the deck in the morning to cookout and hammerschlagen in the evening. 2 couples with 6 adult children enjoyed having their own bedroom along with ample bathrooms to not feel cramped. Very clean! Had an issue with internet/cable, but the owner responded in a timely manner to rectify the issue.
We rented out this property for a family reunion and it exceeded our expectations. It was immaculately clean, the beds were so comfy, and the kitchen fully equipped. They even left us s'mores kits for the fire pit, which was such a nice touch. It had so much space for all our gatherings. The yard was huge with tons of space for the kids to play. I loved that the two balconies connected giving us space to enlarge the outdoor group space by shifting furniture. The lake, however, is very urban with tons of reeds, green foamy growth and very shallow and mucky. It was fun to take out canoes but definitely wouldn't paddle board as I wouldn't want any of that water on me.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
About the host
Hosted by Steve Dick
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests