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Close to Alexandria; Tranquil Lake Blackwell, Lake Retreat w/hot tub
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 457.6 sq m
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Farwell, MN
- Place, Blackwell Lake1 min walk
- Place, Noah's Park3 min drive
- Place, Mill Lake4 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Close to Alexandria; Tranquil Lake Blackwell, Lake Retreat w/hot tub
Lake Blackwell...where you can create memories to last a lifetime!
Our vacation rental on Blackwell Lake will offer you spectacular second story views any time of the year! Landscaped steps and beautiful flower gardens lead you to our two bedroom bungalow, which is located 10 miles west of Alexandria. The bungalwow is attached to the east end of the owners residence. (2 seniors) It's quaint, cozy and offers all of the comforts of home. The master bedroom has a queen bed, 6ft. closet and a restful dehcor. The second bedroom is small with a comfortable fold out bed. The kitchen and living room are open to each other and offer a homey feel.
Out the front door is a private deck with an umbrella table and gas grill. A 4 person hot tub rests on a lower deck for you to relax in anytime of the day or night.
Down the hill at the beach you may swim, kayak, sail (based on skill level) and canoe
or just float! Fishing off the docks or boat is a wonderful way to fritter away the day. A late night dip in the lake followed by a campfire, s’mores and star gazing is a great way to call it a night.
During the winter months, feel free to bring your ice fishing equipment, snow shoes and cross country skis. Please leave your snowmobiles at home since we offer a quiet retreat and our neighbors are non snowmobilers. This is billed as a quaint, quiet retreat.
Keywords: Alexandria, lake, woods, quaint, hiking paths, mountain biking, sailing, swimming, kayaking, fire ring, hot tub, canoeing, fishing, golf, restaurants, country, quiet, cross country ski trails, ice fishing, private deck, downhill skiing nearby, newly redecorated, electric fireplace, central lakes bike trail, lakeside deck, wireless internet, second story cottage, bungalow, apartment, internet TV, gardens, beach, swimming raft, near village, near organic strawberry farm, Runestone Park the birth place of America
Our vacation rental on Blackwell Lake will offer you spectacular second story views any time of the year! Landscaped steps and beautiful flower gardens lead you to our two bedroom bungalow, which is located 10 miles west of Alexandria. The bungalwow is attached to the east end of the owners residence. (2 seniors) It's quaint, cozy and offers all of the comforts of home. The master bedroom has a queen bed, 6ft. closet and a restful dehcor. The second bedroom is small with a comfortable fold out bed. The kitchen and living room are open to each other and offer a homey feel.
Out the front door is a private deck with an umbrella table and gas grill. A 4 person hot tub rests on a lower deck for you to relax in anytime of the day or night.
Down the hill at the beach you may swim, kayak, sail (based on skill level) and canoe
or just float! Fishing off the docks or boat is a wonderful way to fritter away the day. A late night dip in the lake followed by a campfire, s’mores and star gazing is a great way to call it a night.
During the winter months, feel free to bring your ice fishing equipment, snow shoes and cross country skis. Please leave your snowmobiles at home since we offer a quiet retreat and our neighbors are non snowmobilers. This is billed as a quaint, quiet retreat.
Keywords: Alexandria, lake, woods, quaint, hiking paths, mountain biking, sailing, swimming, kayaking, fire ring, hot tub, canoeing, fishing, golf, restaurants, country, quiet, cross country ski trails, ice fishing, private deck, downhill skiing nearby, newly redecorated, electric fireplace, central lakes bike trail, lakeside deck, wireless internet, second story cottage, bungalow, apartment, internet TV, gardens, beach, swimming raft, near village, near organic strawberry farm, Runestone Park the birth place of America
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Farwell
Located in Farwell, this holiday home is on a lake. Andes Tower Hills and Casey’s Amusement Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore La Grande Wildlife Management Area and Garfield Wildlife Management Area. Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and Big Splash Indoor Waterpark are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Farwell, MN
What's nearby
- Blackwell Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Noah's Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
- Mill Lake - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
- Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 27 min drive - 24.5 km
- Carlos Creek Winery - 31 min drive - 29.4 km
Restaurants
- SUBWAY - 20 min drive
- grand Forks, ND - 17 min drive
- Sandy Beach Haven - 12 min drive
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Reviews
19 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Jim C.
23 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jim C.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeff J.
13 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jeff J.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
4/10 Poor
Alan D.
20 Oct 2025
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Alan D.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carrie B.
28 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy


Carrie B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rose and Matt D.
23 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
Rose and Matt D.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Melissa H.
26 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful lakeside retreat
Melissa H.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jaedan S.
2 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Jaedan S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jay G.
3 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Jay G.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
John K.
21 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute Cozy Place
John K.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Isaac S.
29 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy getaway
Isaac S.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nathaniel B.
23 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best place for a honeymoon away from people
Nathaniel B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christopher V.
22 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weeks stay
Christopher V.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
R K., San Antonio, TX and SE Wisconsin
4 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lakeside rest
R K.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tania J.
9 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful week
Tania J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Steve K.
18 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Welcoming stay
Steve K.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
R H.
27 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place and awesome hosts
R H.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jason W.
17 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice
Jason W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amy S.
6 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing! Romantic Getaway
Amy S.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Krista W.
26 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Stay
Krista W.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Terri E.
15 Jan 2018
Nice quiet getaway!
Terri E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
10/10 Excellent
Carrie B.
29 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd stay
Carrie B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Deanna S.
10 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lakeside Wonderland
Deanna S.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Rachel S.
30 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint little bungalow in quiet area
Rachel S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
casey r.
20 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent winter accomodations!
casey r.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
About the host
Hosted by Glenaris and Barry Arvold
Barry and I have been married 49 years. We built our rustic home and raised our 4 great children here. Now, we have 9 grandchildren who are our pride and joy.
We are a family that loves to travel and experience different cultures. We've been blessed to visit China, Peru, New Zealand, Mexico, Canada & more, but our favorite place on earth is HOME!
We are a family that loves to travel and experience different cultures. We've been blessed to visit China, Peru, New Zealand, Mexico, Canada & more, but our favorite place on earth is HOME!
Why they chose this property
We are 10 min. off of I-94, 120 miles from the Twin Cities and 100 miles from Fargo, ND.
Alexandria is in the heart of lake country and as our area motto says, "Easy to get to, hard to leave!"
Alexandria is in the heart of lake country and as our area motto says, "Easy to get to, hard to leave!"
What makes this property unique
Our peaceful little lake will offer hours of fun. We have boats of all kinds for you to use during your stay at no extra charge. Bird watching, deer sightings, wild turkey parades and the distant howl of a lone coyote or the hoot of an owl are not uncommon occurrences. Our favorite outdoor sounds involve the laughter of our resident loons.
We are near Andes Tower Hills ski resort, Kensington Runestone Park, Golf courses, Antique and Boutique shopping just a 10 mile drive to Alexandria and in season, you can pick your own organic strawberries 10 minutes away!
Alexandria offers small town entertainment such as bike trails, bowling, mini golf, go carts, many restaurants, movie, summer stock and community theatre. You'll have check out Big Ole and the Runestone Museum and our Maritime Museum to catch up on some local history. Did you know that Alexandria is the birthplace of America? Check out the history of The Kensington Runestone! This artifact was discovered 4 miles west of us!
We are near Andes Tower Hills ski resort, Kensington Runestone Park, Golf courses, Antique and Boutique shopping just a 10 mile drive to Alexandria and in season, you can pick your own organic strawberries 10 minutes away!
Alexandria offers small town entertainment such as bike trails, bowling, mini golf, go carts, many restaurants, movie, summer stock and community theatre. You'll have check out Big Ole and the Runestone Museum and our Maritime Museum to catch up on some local history. Did you know that Alexandria is the birthplace of America? Check out the history of The Kensington Runestone! This artifact was discovered 4 miles west of us!
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