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Classic Lake Melissa Cottage, just steps away from the water on the South Bay!

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

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Detroit Lakes, MN
  • Shady Hollow Flea Market
    7 min drive
  • Detroit Lake
    11 min drive
  • Sucker Creek Preserve
    21 min drive
  • Detroit Lakes, MN (DTL)
    15 min drive

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About the area

Detroit Lakes

With a stay at this cottage in Detroit Lakes, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Shady Hollow Flea Market and Detroit Lake Beach. .This cottage is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Detroit Lake and 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Kent Freeman Arena.

What's nearby

  • Shady Hollow Flea Market - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Detroit Lake Beach - 10 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Detroit Lake - 11 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Historic Holmes Theater - 15 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Detroit Mountain Recreation Area - 21 min drive - 19.6 km

Getting around

  • Detroit Lakes Station - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zorbaz - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Hub 41 - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pit 611 - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Tavern & Brewery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Shoreham - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Classic Lake Melissa Cottage, just steps away from the water on the South Bay!

Classic lake cottage on Roosevelt Beach with many popular updates to feel like home! Wonderful lake views only steps from the water with lots of indoor and outdoor space to relax and enjoy Lake Melissa! Only minutes away from food, drinks, activities and events in the City of Detroit Lakes, which offers fun and excitement. Private dock will allow you to relax and enjoy recreational boating, fishing, swimming, & on the water fun. Fantastic lake views as you sit lakeside on the deck or around the fire pit. The cottage should have all the amenities you'll need to enjoy Minnesota lake season,. (additional guest quarters available depending on availability) Our minimum stay requirements vary throughout the season, but send a calendar request for dates if you have something specific and we'll work to accommodate requests & put together a package to fit your needs!

We offer the following equipment rentals & on the water experiences to enhance your time at the lake: | Pontoons | Golf Carts | WakeSurf Boat Excursions | Fishing Trips |

-- THE PROPERTY --

Once you arrive you’ll be sure to spend quality time on the lakeside deck overlooking Lake Melissa, where you'll enjoy grilling & evenings around the fire pit. The 1200 square-foot interior main cottage offers 2-bedrooms, 1 bathroom and up to 6 guests all the comforts of home, including Wi-fi, laundry, bath towels, linens, etc. Full windows in the main bedroom offering amazing lake views. The cottage is stocked with the basic supplies for a perfect vacation with family and friends. Fire pit right next to the water's edge, outdoor shower, and plenty of parking and room for yard games.

The kitchen comes fully equipped with amenities including: coffee maker, toaster, blender, pots & pans, utensils, & everything you need to create meals. When night time rolls around, retreat to either of the comfortable 2 bedrooms.

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed |

Airports: Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport (~234 miles away) —- Hector International Airport (~59 miles away) —- Detroit Lakes Municipal (~5 miles away)

- THE DETROIT LAKES AREA--

Once you begin enjoying the large yard & wonderful waterfront views, you may never want to leave the relaxing lakeside retreat, but if you are interested in spending time around the Detroit Lakes area, there are several activities to keep you busy.

Dining/Entertainment - Lake season always brings lots of activity to Detroit Lakes, so if you feel the need for dining, shopping, or events in the area, all the amenities of the city are within a 10 minute drive. Detroit Lakes offers a wide variety of events, shopping, parks, concerts, & restaurants that the entire family can enjoy. With some of the best downtown shops in the area & some great coffee shops and bars, it is sure to give you plenty to do, regardless of the weather. On Lake Sallie you can grab a bite to eat at the world famous Hotel Shoreham, or travel just a few miles to restaurants like Longbridge, Zorbaz, Bleachers, Brygge Taps & Tastes, Hub 41, Lakeside Tavern, The Fireside, & Spitfire Bar & Grill.

Boating - When you spend your vacation surrounded by water, it only makes sense that you’ll feel like boating! We have space for you to park your trailer & hook your own boat/pontoon up on either dock. You can also inquire about our rental pontoons, kayaks, paddle boards so you can spend time on the water. Once on the water, Lake Melissa has nearly 1900 acres of recreational boating and fishing.

Fishing - Fishing is great throughout the year, so if you do bring your fishing rig, it won’t take you long to find multi-species fishing opportunities. (walleyes, panfish, bass, pike, muskies) You can tie up for the day on Lake Melissa or there are several other lakes within minutes which offer a similar variety of multi-species fishing. (Rental of a fishing pontoon or guided fishing trips are also available)

Golfing - Whether you bring clubs for some serious golf or you just want to play a casual round, you have several golf options! Just around the lake, only 2.5 miles away, you have the DL Country Club 18-hole course or their executive course, Lakeview which is their shorter 18-hole course. There are also a variety of other golf courses within a 15-20 minute drive. (Wildflower, Fair Hills, Forest Hills)

Biking - Having bikes onsite is nice because you can ride straight from the cabin on paved roads & find your way into town or discover many of the winding county roads that take you through Becker County. In only minutes you can explore one of many gravel/off-road options in the area or head 10 miles north to the DL Mountain Recreation Area; they have dedicated mountain biking trails you can ride to or rent bikes there if you prefer to go by car.

-- POLICIES --

(See Rental Agreement)
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- No smoking
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- Pets only allowed with prior approval & additional pet fee
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which has a kitchen. There's a private patio.

Property manager

Paul & Suzanne

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Kitchen

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Classic Lake Melissa Cottage, just steps away from the water on the South Bay! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ben S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Decent Stay
Overall, the place was ok. There were a lot of items where some handyman work needs to be done (holes in walls, lose kitchen sink, doors closing correctly, baseboard heating, etc...). We were there in October and the evenings were cool so we needed heat but there wasn't an easy way to get the heat turned on. There were three temperature controllers on the walls but it seemed like only one worked. We finally just did each one separately via the dial which helped. The bathroom door did not latch and the doorknob kept falling off. For only one bathroom, had some privacy issues. But, the beds were comfortable, the view of the lake was great and the place was clean for the most part. Not sure I'd recommend it during the fall, winter or spring but given the location to the water, a good spot for the summer.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful stay at the lake
Well equipped and comfortable accommodations for a quick trip to the north to visit family. The lake was beautiful and even warm enough for a end of summer swim. Firepit was a nice option for cool nights. Dining table and living room were great for games and visitors. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Chrissa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy
Cozy cabin with beautiful sunrise views.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property right on lake
3days, also rented pontoon from Paul, very nice pontoon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Days away
A cute cabin by the lake with easy in/out status for check in and driving. The cabin was in a quiet area by the lake with a cute beach for swimming/relaxing. Very peaceful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cabin on the lake
The property was clean and in a great location, with a wonderful view of Lake Melissa from most points in the cabin. Paul was helpful and communicated quickly. There were a few little amenities not available as listed but Paul did his best to accommodate our needs. This wasn't a major detraction, so overall, it's a great place for a family stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mr. JPS
Great location, only a 10 minute drive to DL. Host was easy to get a hold of. It's a great lake cabin and a nice beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harlen U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Time!
We were extremely pleased with the cabin! It met all of our expectations and then some. Far enough, yet close enough to Detroit Lakes if that makes sense.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024