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Log Home on Circle Lake - Now with Pickleball Court!

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Terrace/patio
Game room
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Faribault, MN
  • St. Olaf College
    16 min drive
  • Carleton College
    19 min drive
  • Shattuck-St. Mary's School
    21 min drive
  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud)
    46 min drive

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About the area

Faribault

When you stay at this vacation home in Faribault, you'll be on the beach and 15 minutes by car from Schilling Park. .This beach vacation home is 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from White Sands Dog Park and 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from St. Olaf College.

What's nearby

  • St. Olaf College - 16 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Carleton College - 19 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Shattuck-St. Mary's School - 21 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Mall of America - 40 min drive - 56.4 km
  • Mystic Lake Casino - 41 min drive - 50.5 km

Getting around

  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L & M Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Boonie's Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dawn's Corner Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Winjum's Shady Acres Resort - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Lodge - ‬21 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.

Log Home on Circle Lake - Now with Pickleball Court!

Vacation in a Gorgeous Log Home out in the Country on Beautiful Circle Lake!
We have tons of amenities, but everyone's favorite is the Lake! A close second are the Lake toys, including 2 brand-new fast Hydro-bikes ($5,000 worth) 2 Paddleboards, 2 Kayaks & 1 Canoe! Two log swings & a super-comfy fabric swing overlooking the Lake are amazing!

We have room for up to 10 guests in beds, in five beautiful bedrooms! Past Guests have told us we have the most comfortable beds they've ever slept in! You'll have 3,000+ square feet in the lower level, facing Circle Lake, to spread out in!

You will enter your own separate entrance on the lake-side of the house. (We live quietly upstairs, but are gone a lot travelling ourselves. Our kids are gone, and we do not have a dog.)

You'll have a Theater Room for watching TV & Movies! You'll have a full kitchen, with a square high-top table that seats 8, which is great for games! A Pool Table awaits to entertain you.

The sleeping rooms are separated with a walk thru a short hallway (only one step down) to the Kitchen/Dining Room/Game Room. That keeps the Sleeping rooms completely quiet, even when some are still playing games or watching TV.

Pontoon Rental Available on the Lake: Sunset Pontoon Rentals (Ask for contact number after booking).
2024 Rates - $450 a day plus gas

SUPER CLEAN! We have an amazing Cleaner who dis-infect all hard surfaces. They wipe down switch plates, stair railings, and other surfaces others might miss.

They use Melaleuca Cleaning Products, that are green & Eco-friendly cleaning products that contain NO harmful chemicals! Sol-U-Guard, Melaleuca's powerful disinfectant, has been proven to kill the Corona Virus, and thousand of other viruses & bacteria upon contact!

Come & Enjoy a Worry-Free Getaway!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this vacation home include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Peter Sheehan

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Ice maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3000 sq ft (279 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We love Kids & Kids love it here!

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
Note from host: Parties are grounds for termination.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Beautiful Log Home On Circle
Beautiful Country Log Home on Circle Lake! Faribault
Beautiful Country Log Home on Circle Lake! Private vacation home

Log Home on Circle Lake - Now with Pickleball Court! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maureen J., Post Falls, Idaho

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay
The owners were very happy to make sure we had what we needed. A few requests were addressed immediately. All in all it was good. The only problem was that you had to park about 100 feet away from entrance and walk over a grassy hill. Most times wet.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D., Anoka, MN 55303

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful accommodations!
The level we stayed in was huge!! 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, large tv viewing area, another cozier area for chatting over morning coffee. The view of the trees and lake was beautiful especially at sunset. Plenty of amenities including keurig coffee maker. Steve was a great host and very helpful. Our plan is to go again and seriously thinking we've found our forever fall getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great lake cabin stay!
This rental was perfect for our yearly family get together. Lots of room with excellent provided activity options!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake get away
The property and amenities were amazing. We had a wide variety of outdoor activities in and out of the water. The owner was very responsive and helpful. The accomodations were lovely and comfortable. We hope to go back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elyse M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place!!
It was such a beautiful home. Very clean!! All the water toys were fun. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lakefront home
My family of 8 loved our stay here! It is such a beautiful property and has more amenities than any other VRBO we’ve stayed in. So convenient - from the fully stocked kitchen, to the BBQ grill, to the cozy blankets, to the life vests and boats for the lake. The owners are incredibly kind and very attentive.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

dan j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Family Vacation
Excellent property, equipped with all that you would need. Wonderful weather and our family had a great time. Sport court with pickleball was a real bonus.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee S., Springfield, MN USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for Large Family Gatherings
The property is everything you see in the pictures and more! Wonderfully soundproof, stocked with everything you need for group gatherings for cooking and eating (we brought so much stuff that was not needed/used) even had a sweet little coffee bar with kcups and a large coffee pot with filters so all you need is your favorite brew along. You wont need to drag along your own crockpots as theyve got all of that covered along with laundry right there in the unit including soaps/softner and fabric sheets & all the towels and beach towels needed. The whole place was immaculately clean and that was such a nice surprise. The beds were definitely the best we have ever slept in at any vrbo. The owners are such nice people and we really didnt notice they were there at all and they were quick to respond when we had questions. Would definitely recommend this vrbo and giving it 5 stars across the board!!!!! Thanks Steve & Julie
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Faribault Lake House
Phenomenal place! Sits atop a bluff overlooking a lake with a western view. Large yard where we used the bbq and large kitchen/family/activity room for eating and socializin. Perfect graduation place - SSM, Carleton or St. Olaf all within 15 minute drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous !!
Beautiful, comfortable space for family and friends! Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Far exceed our expectations
Property was amazing, much nicer than photos showed. Had so much fun playing pickle ball on a private court. Owner was very friendly. 10 of us were there for a wedding. Much much better than our hotel options. Would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sibling getaway
Great vacation with family. Appreciate everything there is to do here...kayaks, hydro bikes, paddleboards, fire ring, pickleball, pool, games, etc. Water was a bit scummy but maybe that was due to timing? The space is beautifully decorated, spacious, & everyone loved it here. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

jo c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakeside Home Retreat
This was a great property for bringing family together of many ages. Lots of comfortable space, beautiful views and lake front, and so many extras from water toys to towels, blankets, kitchen utensils, outdoor lounge chairs, and a great beach area for toddlers and adults. Super responsive host and the cleanest VRBO we have stayed in.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger U., Marshall

Liked: Cleanliness
Circle Lake house
Great place to stay. Well laid out with quality and thought of use taken into account. Owners were in contact daily and responsive to any needs. Good place to relax and just enjoy the view. Lake was a bit green but were still able to canoe and use water bikes. Nice beach layout and again quality items - canoe, kayaks and water bikes to use as well as life jackets, etc. Nice place for small children to play in the sand. Overall one of the best places we have stayed at.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway For Families Of All Ages
The property is clean and well maintained. The kitchen and living area is spacious and well appointed, complete with a great coffee bar. The layout is perfect because the bedrooms are separate from main living area, so early risers or night owls don’t disturb anyone’s rest. The pickle ball court is amazing! We enjoyed family pickle ball tournaments, lake activities, toasting marshmallows by the fire while watching the sun set on the lake. This private and serene property is a gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway!
My family had a wonderful time on this property. Great home, beautiful view of the lake, and everything you might need stocked at the house for you! The owners were incredibly kind and communicated very well with us! Only downfalls: We could hear footsteps upstairs when the owners were walking around, and parking is so far away from the entrance! You need to walk across their large beautiful lawn to get to the front door. They do provide wagons to use which is nice, but it was hard for us with a baby and all the luggage/baby stuff to carry things back and forth when we wanted to leave. Also our shoes would get pretty wet walking across the lawn when the sprinklers were on or had just watered the lawn. Other than that, we had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big place!
This property had plenty of space for me and my 3 girlfriends: 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. It has a large kitchen and living area. We had an issue with the blender not working, but another one was brought to us right away. The only thing that bothered us was the owner walked right in after knocking before we knew who it was or us saying come in. Also, the "hidden fees" such as cleaning fee were a bit of a shocker. Other than that we had a great time and made some great memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Graduation weekend retreat
Great for 2 families to share as our oldest graduated from a nearby college.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lillian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
We had a large group and had lots of space to be together. Sleeping arrangements were very comfortable. Loved that this property had so many amenities. The pool table provided just about as much entertainment as the view of the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kent H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hockey Dads
Stayed at property with some other dads while our sons attended hockey camp at Shattuck. House was great and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property
Loved every part of our stay! Between the kayaks, canoe, hydro bikes, paddleboards, pool table, bags, basketball court, and the MANY board games, there was never a dull moment. A true home away from home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our needs
We booked this property in 2020 for our daughter's wedding. Because of COVID, the wedding was postponed until this year 2021. Steve and Julie were great about rescheduling our stay and honoring the cost and number of days we had originally agreed to. The house was perfect for our family of 10. Plenty of sleeping and lounging area. I wish we could have stayed longer to enjoy all the amenities. If we had any area of concern, it was that there was not a walkway or lighting from the parking area to the entry on the lower level. Because the weather was inclement, they were nice enough to let us use the upper entry for arrival. They were also super tolerant of the multiple different arrival times of our kids. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leann S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Labor Day Holiday
We enjoyed the setting and the home was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eileen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
We had a wonderful time on Circle lake. The owners were great and thought of everything. So many amenities and a beautiful home. If you are looking for fun lake activities and stunning sunset views this is the place! Hoping to book again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021