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Ivy Cottage - Serene Lake Cabin Near Minneapolis with FREE SUPs,Canoe & Maui Mat

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An outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and a table overlooking a lake, with a dock and a covered structure in the background.
A kitchen with a wooden table and two chairs, a window with a view, and a door leading to a bathroom.
A cozy living room with a modern fireplace, a grey sofa, and a small white table.
A playground with wooden climbing structures and a swing set, surrounded by trees and a gravel path.
A single-story blue house with a white door and windows, a small porch with steps, and a mailbox.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Toys
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • High-speed internet
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Zimmerman, MN
  • Place, Lake Fremont
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Albertville Premium Outlets
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Cloud State University
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Garden

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About the area

Zimmerman

Located in Zimmerman, this cottage is on the waterfront. Wild Woods Water Park is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and William H. Houlton Conservation Area. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing adventures can be found near the property.
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Zimmerman, MN

What's nearby

  • Lake Fremont - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Albertville Premium Outlets - 24 min drive - 44.5 km
  • National Sports Center - 37 min drive - 63.7 km
  • St. Cloud River's Edge Convention Center - 43 min drive - 76.3 km
  • St. Cloud State University - 43 min drive - 76.3 km

Getting around

  • Elk River Station - 17 min drive
  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ridgewood Bay Resort - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Angeno's Pizza & Pasta Zimmerman - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪D's Smokehouse Bar and Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ivy Cottage - Serene Lake Cabin Near Minneapolis with FREE SUPs,Canoe & Maui Mat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Ivy Cottage - Serene Lake Cabin Near Minneapolis with FREE SUPs,Canoe & Maui Mat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ivy Cottage - Serene Lake Cabin Near Minneapolis with FREE SUPs,Canoe & Maui Mat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ivy Cottage - Serene Lake Cabin Near Minneapolis with FREE SUPs,Canoe & Maui Mat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ivy Cottage - Serene Lake Cabin Near Minneapolis with FREE SUPs,Canoe & Maui Mat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Lake Fremont and within 9 mi (15 km) of Diann Lake and Little Elk Lake. Young Park and Fairview Northland Hospital are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, thanks Craig!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary get away

Very nice stay area was very pretty and the trail close by was also nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great, cozy cabin!

Craig's cabin is very cute and cozy. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great all around

The home was very clean and welcoming. Loves the view and amenities. I would highly recommend this home. Loved everything about it and would definitely go back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful Cabin

Craig’s place was a perfect retreat to the lake and a pace to unplug and relax. Craig was very responsive and helpful throughout our stay. Definitely recommend for any couple to come for a visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ladies Get Away

We had a great time and the owner was wonderful. I want to come again. It was cozy and had comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute Place

The cabin has a great mix of old charm and modern updates. We enjoyed the lake view, especially from the screened in porch during rainy weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

I’ve cottage GREAT get away!!!

Terrific owners, very helpful and flexible. This place is just what we needed !!!! We will be back!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at Ivy Cottage during our visit to MN. The location was close by to family in Princeton and Champlin and also for a wedding near Milaca. The house was clean and comfortable, and kitchen was well stocked for small meal preparation. Craig was an excellent host and easy to communicate with. It is very peaceful cottage and the lake views are awesome! We highly recommend this cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great communication from Craig! Peaceful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect, Relaxing Getaway

My husband and I just finished up a month long stay at the Ivy Cottage. The cottage itself is so cute and comfortable. Very clean, looked just like the photos. It is right on the water - Beautiful views! Our dog was with us and we enjoyed walking the nearby trail. Hosts were very responsive and helpful!
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great weekend getaway!

The host was absolutely incredible! Great communication and very accomodating. The house was perfect for my family. Nice fire pit area and being able to cruise the lake in the pontoon was great! Having the SUP's was fun as well.pontoon wad
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Out-of-town Friend Stay

My friend from Australia wanted to have a cabin experience while staying with us here in Minnesota. We live in the suburbs, so this was a nice little quiet, two-night getaway for her to experience that. We enjoyed the quiet serenity of this little cabin and she liked how close it was to the water. It was well-equipped and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Return to Zimmerman

We were back in Zimmerman for a graduation party. We wanted to stay close to family and bonus to be on a lake. The Ivy Cottage met all of our needs. Craig was a great host and was able to accommodate an early check in (we had arrived on the red eye the morning of our check in)even though they had guests check out that morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Quiet Getaway

The Ivy Cottage was a perfect quiet place to unwind for our stay. No TV (but good internet, it is 2023 afterall) so we could read and enjoy the lake. The cabin is small and cozy but enough space to relax and not feel on top of one another. The town of Zimmerman has all the ammenities you need, couple of decent restaurants and a bowling alley. Great for a quiet getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

time to relax and think own thoughts

my stay was comfortable, relaxing and I enjoyed every moment of it. Was able to do some fishing. Caught a bullhead and a perch. Made up my mind that I must build a house on my lake lot property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
lovely spot, overall quite nice. Only things that dropped the 5th star for me were lack of cooking spices (specifically pepper) and dog fur on the furniture. This is a dog friendly place, we brought our non-shedding dog, but for a 125 cleaning fee the fur should be minimal...there was fur all over the ground. Really enjoyed the sun room and the nearby trails, a very peaceful location. The A/C blew cold air and master bed was comfy, but the bunk bed could use some tightening of the hardware as the top bunk felt unstable and was very squeaky.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Nice!

My wife and I celebrated our anniversary the week of the 4th and had a great stay! The area was nice and quiet and the lake was peaceful. The cabin has a great kitchen with a nice living room making it easy to relax. We brought a small TV and a streaming device and the Wi-Fi was excellent for our movies at night. We loved sitting in the screened in porch to read our Kindles enjoying the lake and a nice breeze. There is a nearby grocery store and 3 or 4 restaurants whenever we wanted to venture out. We give high marks to the Zimmerman Bar and Grill. We were sad to leave but it’s always nice to get back home again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ivy Cottage lake front

We were there just for a high school graduation, did not get to spend much time at the house but severed our purpose, everything was as expected. As with all Minnesota properties you do not want to be outside after dark with the bugs, only surprise was no tv, this was no issues just something that did not realize. Very happy with property and home to return again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Neighbor Dogs are Menaces & Cleanliness was a problem

First, want to mention Craig was wonderful through booking and answering any questions; however, when we arrived, it did look like nobody had cleaned the place since last summer or fall. There were dozens and dozens of bugs in the door and window tracks, spider webs in corners, stink bugs or dead lady bugs were under bed linens and pillows. The shower was also quite grimy with soap scum and dirt. The biggest concern of ours was the neighbors dogs, both the next door neighbor and the neighbor 2 houses down. All 3 dogs of their dogs would continually come into the hosts yard and poop, pee, growl, bark, come up on the deck. The owners of the two neighboring houses were completely oblivious to their aggressive dogs roaming around- even though the one time the neighbor couldn’t even get her dog back to her own yard. It was quite a stressful stay in that manner considering we have a young toddler and a very gentle, harmless senior dog. Felt like this place had so much opportunity but didn’t live up. Can add photos of the place with time stamps to when we checked in to show cleanliness issues.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2024
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We have not heard about the neighbor’s dog before, but have reached out to the neighbor so that future guests never have this happen again. We are sorry that their dog was loose and can completely understand your frustration and concern. As for the cleanliness issues, I think we may have dropped the ball. We thought that the house was deep cleaned after the winter/spring, but it turns out it was NOT deep cleaned, and the house was made “ready” many days before you arrived – enough time for bugs to be seen (something that happens quickly on properties on a lake). We own that, and offer our sincere apologies. It won’t happen again (assuming you’d give us another shot) and we now have a new system in place to make sure that we communicate better with our cleaners. That said, this was on us, not our cleaners. We clearly dropped the ball on this and, while it isn’t indicative of how we run our lake properties, I am sorry that it made your stay less enjoyable. We are only disappointed that you never let us know during your stay so we could have made things right.
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