The Lake House at Darling Shores

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A lakeside seating area with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit, overlooking a dock and calm water.
A kitchen with a marble countertop, a coffee machine, a kettle, and a toaster.
A modern kitchen with a black refrigerator, wooden countertop, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A lakeside property with docked boats, a covered boat house, and residential buildings in the background.
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a built-in oven, and a washing machine.

Reviews

9.4 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

  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Alexandria, MN
  • Place, Lake Darling
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Cowdry
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Splash Indoor Waterpark
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

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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

  • Lake Darling - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Cowdry - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lake Latoka - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Carlos Creek Winery - 8 min drive - 9.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Eagles 3063 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Angelinas - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lake House at Darling Shores pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lake House at Darling Shores?

As of 31 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lake House at Darling Shores on 1 Nov 2026 start from AU$479, 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 Lake House at Darling Shores?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Lake House at Darling Shores?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lake House at Darling Shores?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Lake House at Darling Shores located?

Situated in Alexandria, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Darling and Lake Cowdry. Big Ole Viking Statue and Runestone Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin, great view!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was very comfortable. The deck in the evening was a great place to watch the sunset.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The quaint resort and cabin was well maintained and updated. The cabin was stocked with everything you could need. Wonderful desk and view of the lake. Great for small groups of families. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay here! It had everything we needed. We especially loved the deck; had coffee there every morning, enjoying the beautiful lake view.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable. Loved the amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cutie cabin

We loved everything about this cute cabin! Would highly recommend to anyone! Can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property as a whole was very good. There was only two of us, so plenty of room. The only problem we did have was the kitchen area was not clean. There was hair in the utensil drawers which prompted my wife to empty and clean all the drawers. The Keurig coffee maker had a green algae like film inside the water tank. The waffle maker (which we did not use) looked like someone used it and put it away without cleaning it. The parking is very tight side to side.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay in your darling cabin was great. Only this we didn't find was a toaster.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
My family really enjoyed this property! So close to everything, affordable, and great for kids! My children really enjoyed fishing off the 4 docks! We will definitely be returning for more fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location to Bike Trails/Alexandria

We loved the cozy property and lake frontage view of Lake Darling. The accommodation fit us well (2 adults and 2 children). The quick ride to the bike trails was excellent. We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and clean and very well set up.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean except microwave and bath rugs - those needed attention. Otherwise, great stay! Quiet, comfortable and great location. Would return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

We would stay here again.

The cabin was recently updated and very clean. Beautiful lake view. The beds were very comfortable. Plenty of kitchen supplies. We did cook our meals while there. Enjoyed bike riding on the Central Lakes Trail and visiting the Runestone Museum.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view of the lake and proximity to the water. Groiunds well maintained. Unit had many drawers filled with owners property. Appreciated that paper products were available to use. Shower size was the only negative.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Cabin on "The Lake"

It's kind of the classic/quintessential "Minnesota Cabin By The Lake." Close enough to town that all of the amenities are within a 10ish minute drive, but tucked into the side of the lake to make it feel secluded. The place is small, it was just the 2 of us and we felt it would have been tight with any more people. It was clean and well provisioned.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mid-Week Biking Get-a-Way

Perfect place to stay to bike both the Lake Wobegon and Central Lakes biking trails. The cottage was very comfortable and suited our needs perfectly. We swam twice, great clean lake, would have been nice to have a ladder on the deep side of the dock to be able to get out easier. Other than that, perfect. Will probably come back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin very clean and comfortable. Was supplied very well with bath towels and wash cloths. Nice kitchen with plenty of cooking supplies. Convenient to anywhere we wanted to go yet very quiet. Nice for a couple. Would stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin is a blessing to stay in....has everything!!! I am a clean freak so I cleaned the window seals and placed pillows on floor as they may have gotten wet at some point. Nice touch to replace those:)Thank you! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property has MANY kitchen amenities not shown or listed in the property summary (Keurig, drip coffee, air fryer, toaster, ice maker, slow cooker). Fully stocked pots, pans, and other supplies. Plenty of kitchen, bath, and beach towels, blankets, and such. This is all very appreciated.There is firewood available - ask the host or look around under the blue tarp.No marshmallow sticks, so pack some if you want s'mores.The view of the lake is AMAZING!Great location, easy drive to town.There are many steps to the lake but don't be intimidated, easy climb.Would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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