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"The Firefly" at Darling Shores

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Alexandria, MN
  • Place, Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Ole Viking Statue
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Latoka
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

"The Firefly" at Darling Shores

Welcome to Darling Shores!

This is a unique two bedroom, 3/4 bathroom cabin is located on the fabulous Lake Darling in Alexandria, MN. Lake Darling is notably the most peaceful lake on the Alexandria "Chain of Lakes". Through Lake Darling, you have boating access to several other lakes including Lake Le Homme Dieu and Lake Carlos. The property itself is known for an incredible lake view, dock, and family fun. Darling Shores is the incredible getaway you've been looking for!

The Space:
The cabin has one 3/4 bathroom and two bedrooms: one with a full-size bed and another with two twin-size beds(trundle). The living room can seat 4 people with a loveseat and 2 lounge chairs. There is also a smart TV in the living room with your favorite streaming services! The kitchen is equipped for your cooking needs and has a dining table that can seat two.

Outside, there is a private picnic table and charcoal grill to enjoy some barbecuing!

About Lake Darling:
The Alexandria Chain of Lakes includes 11 connected lakes, five of these lakes can be easily navigated by channels which includes: Lake Le Homme Dieu, Lake Carlos, Lake Geneva, Lake Victoria and Lake Darling. The Chain is popularly known for recreation, fishing, and family fun!

Guests will have access to the entire grounds of the property, which includes a full play-set for children, a large dock, and a huge balcony! There are also yard games such as Bean Bag Toss, beach volleyball net, and cruiser bikes for your enjoyment.

LICENSE #766

Additional Amenities:
- Provided Coffee
-Provided Shampoo & Conditioner

Parking Details:
This cabin has one designated parking spot that can accommodate two cars. Each paved spot is labeled in accordance with its cabin number. This "Firefly" is cabin number six.

Guests are welcome to dock their boat at the property!

Nearby Activities to Enjoy in Alexandria:

-Swimming, Fishing, Boating, Public Beaches, Kayaking, Local Marina's, Jet Skiing, Water Skiing, Paddle Boarding, Restaurants on the water, Water Parks, & all Watersport Activities

-Golfing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, and Winery Tours

-Shopping, Antiquing, Museums, Health & Beauty Spas

Winter Activities:
-Sledding, Ice Skating, Snowboarding, Snowmobiling and Ice Fishing

You may contact management through the VRBO messaging app or by our office phone number which is posted in the welcome book!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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 first aid kit

About the area

Alexandria

Alexandria is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at La Grande Wildlife Management Area and Garfield Wildlife Management Area, while Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and Runestone Museum are cultural highlights. Casey’s Amusement Park and Big Splash Indoor Waterpark are also worth visiting.
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Alexandria, MN

What's nearby

  • Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Big Ole Viking Statue - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Runestone Museum - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Lake Latoka - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Casey’s Amusement Park - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Angelinas - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Scooter's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Firefly" at Darling Shores pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at "The Firefly" at Darling Shores?

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "The Firefly" at Darling Shores on 20 May 2026 start from AU$225, 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 "The Firefly" at Darling Shores?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "The Firefly" at Darling Shores?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "The Firefly" at Darling Shores?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "The Firefly" at Darling Shores located?

Situated in Alexandria, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Big Ole Viking Statue, Runestone Museum and Casey’s Amusement Park. Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and Lake Latoka are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin G.

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

Great!

Such a beautiful place to stay! Location was perfect and host provided us with everything you could need! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ella B.

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

Firefly

Our stay at Darling Shores was wonderful!! We had stayed there for 20 years and it's amazing to have these cabins available again. The cabins have been updated and the property looks great!! Andrew, the property manager was very responsive and absolutely wonderful to work with! We look forward to staying again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
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4/10 Poor

Les N.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Expected small but it was really small. Floor was very uneven and slanted. The towel to dry dishes was clean but badly stained. Paid way more than it was worth.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

The Green F.

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

Great place to stay with small children!

The place was perfect size for me and my two little boys. The communication was awesome! The checking into the cabin was easy! They have a lovely little play area for the kids to play in & the yard game were awesome! Being able to fish on the dock and lay out on the sun was great. Everything was just wonderful at this resort. That is the uptight of staying at every Resort and Less busy!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Jean T.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Firefly cabin and lake Darling

Love the cabin and lake, only complaint is that is too expensive for what you get... everything was very clean and tidy tho, have stayed before and was great!! wish it was a little cheaper!! $700+ for 2 nights is a bit much.. Would highly recomend it tho!! nothing flashy just cute and fits for us nicely!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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4/10 Poor

Kelsey B.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Nice views | Small space | Very early check out.

The view was great and the grounds were fine. The cabin itself was very small though. We were in the "Firefly" cabin which says sleeps 4. I am glad we didn't have a 4th person. I don't know where they would have slept. One double bed in one bedroom and then 2 twins in another room - but one of the twin beds was oddly tucked under the other bed. Definitely not for 4 adults. Maybe one adult and 2 kids? If that. We enjoy cooking and spending time in the cabin itself when we are on vacation but that was pretty hard to achieve given the space. The photos definitely make the place look a lot larger. We were also surprised by the 9AM check out time. I've seen 10AM before at some places, but never 9AM. We felt a tad rushed and really didn't get to spend too much time enjoying morning coffee on the deck because our time was spent cleaning - even though we paid a cleaning fee!! Lastly, we never heard anything from the hosts after we checked in. Not even a thank you for staying. For a 2 night stay that was pretty pricey for what we got, I guess I was expecting a little more. Unimpressed and will not be back unfortunately... They had other cabins on premise, so I cannot say to those ones - this was just the "Firefly".
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Zach A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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