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Sunset View on Otter Tail Lake / Cozy Retreat

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Interior
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Battle Lake, MN
  • Otter Tail Lake
    1 min walk
  • Thumper Pond Golf Course
    6 min drive
  • Ethel Beach Resort & Restaurant
    6 min drive
  • Fergus Falls, MN (FFM-Fergus Falls Municipal)
    42 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Sunset View on Otter Tail Lake / Cozy Retreat

Beautiful retreat with lake views from almost every room! Easy entertaining with full kitchen amenities on main floor and lower level kitchenette and wet bar. Keep cooking simple on the gas grill and eat outside at the full dining area on the upper patio! Great for families! One upstairs open entertainment area boasts a floor to ceiling gas stone fireplace accented by a wall of windows lakeside. The cozy downstairs gathering area has a wood burning fireplace, game table, and workout equipment with walk-out easy lake access. Both areas have high quality Samsung smart TVs. This homey retreat is climate controlled for comfort in EVERY season. Share a cup of coffee on the inviting front patio in the morning sun. French doors lead to a stunning sunroom with windows on 3 sides! Access to 100' of lakeshore offers the opportunity to swim, paddleboard or fish in the water right off the dock during the summer or ice skate, snowshoe or cross country ski in the winter and enjoy an evening making memories (and s'mores!) around a firepit all year round. Relax in one of 2 bedrooms on the main level or choose one of the cozy bedrooms downstairs. There is plenty of room to be all together or find your own little nook to read, listen to music or unwind.

This lakehome is BIG on lake hospitality conveniently located close to Ottertail City, Battle Lake, Perham, Fergus Falls each with great little shops, coffee and ice cream spots and restaurants. Zorbaz on the Lake and Beach Bums with live music throughout the summer are popular spots on Ottertail Lake. Golfing at Balmoral or Thumper Pond is another fun activity-both within a 10 minute drive. Easy access off Highway 78 and within a short driving distance to two State Parks-Glendalough and Maplewood-that offer hiking, walking and biking trails. Also near the Ottertail River-known for its lazy afternoon tubing.

There is an optional electric boat lift (max capacity 3100 lbs) for those who choose to bring their own boat. Public boat launch is only minutes away. We also have information from several partners about renting a boat/pontoon/wave runner/kayak for an afternoon, day or your entire stay!

Our aim is to provide a cozy lake home away from home and the crazy and chaotic world, to gather and create lasting memories and traditions with the people you love. We truly want to make your stay as pleasant and comfortable as we possibly can. Please let us know if you are celebrating a birthday, anniversary or something special so we can help make it even better!

For 2025, we are offering Friday check out days only! **The 4th of July will be an exception, we will offer Sat/Sun checkout.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Otter Tail Lake. You'll find features like a gym and an arcade/game room. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a jetted tub.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and a playground
  • Steps from Otter Tail Lake and 6 minutes by car from Thumper Pond Golf Course
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a fitness center, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Tara T.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee grinder
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Jetted
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Golf privileges
  • Water sports equipment
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Golf 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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: If there is an accident, please clean it promptly.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Sunset View on Otter Tail Lake / Cozy Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness
GREAT FAMILY STSAY FOR A WEEK
EVERYTHING YOU WANT FOR A STAY AT THE LAKE. BEAUTIFUL HOME AND A VERY RESPONSIVE HOST.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean M., WILLMAR, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
This house works so well for us with the proximity to the water, enough bedrooms, great kitchen, multiple living spaces. It is just such winderful place!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a great place!
Our stay was spectacular! The house was big and roomy, the grounds were neatly groomed and big, the lake access was great! No complaints ❤️
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of space to relax
Property was beautiful and well maintained. We liked the space where everyone could relax. The sunroom was our favorite. The driveway was a little tricky with a boat and trailer but other than that this is a perfect place for a family getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
After the Fourth...
Everything that we could possibly need was provided. We had beautiful weather! The beach toys were used by our grandkids. We sat on the dock, and the patio, and loved the beautiful sunsets. We all want to come back next year!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
Great house with boat dock allowed us easy access to the water. Beautiful sunsets and sunrises. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Creating family legacy
My family came to stay at Tara's beautiful home for the second year in a row - and it was wonderful. I grew up coming to this very lake as a kid and we decided to reconnect to honor my mom after passing in 2021, as this was her favorite place to be. Tara was such a gracious and thoughtful host! She communication was quick and helpful and the home is well appointed for all ages. The kids loved having the floaties and paddle board, and the adults enjoyed all the outdoor spaces and versatile gathering spaces inside. We love our time here and are hopeful to make this a new family tradition!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake vacation
Our friend group had a great weekend! Tara was very responsive and the accommodations were top notch. We had everything we needed and more. It was nice to have some lake items and lawn games available. Would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karl R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Week
I checked everything as excellent because it was.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean M., WILLMAR, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our family!
This home is beautiful! It is well kept and cared for. The owners/caretakers gave thought to what visitors might want or need and had them available.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin Z., Eagan, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly Recommend!
We enjoyed our trip to Otter Tail Lake! The house was the perfect size for our family gathering. Communication with Tara was fantastic. She warned us about the potential for Swimmer’s Itch based on the guest before us, and gave us tips to try and avoid it. Fortunately, we did not experience any issues and all kids and adults spent time in the lake. The home was clean and comfortable. Just as described! The owners provided firewood and many other extras, such as lake floaties and yard games. Great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Lake vacation
Nice and roomy house with beautiful lake views. Difficult to maneuver boat/pontoon trailers in driveway and frontage road. Beach would have been decent but swimmers itch from day one prevented use of it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Something for everyone
Great spaces, upstairs or downstairs there is room for everyone to enjoy their time together or doing their own thing. The lakeshore had room for all too. We had two boats at the dock and that worked great also. The only problem was parking the boat trailers, not enough space to turn around or park. Luckily the neighbors weren't home.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyment
The property is as advertised and more. It was a great time for our entire family of 12. Our host was responsive to our needs and very easy to work with. It was truly a 5 star plus home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Fun!
Beautiful home on a gorgeous landscaped lot. Our party of 10 enjoyed our stay there & highly recommend you consider this home for your getaway. We had everything we needed & then some! Tara pleasant to work with & the welcome gift a nice attention to detail we appreciated! The backyard is spacious for outdoor games or just enjoying a bonfire! Plus a lovely place to watch the sunsets!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome time on the lake
Property had everything needed for a great time on the water. Hope to come back again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tats S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place and wonderful management!
This home is amazing with all its amenities and welcoming hostess!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection on the water
The house was spacious, clean and perfect for our week long stay. The yard was great, lake toys were a bonus. The view of the lake from the windows was beautiful. The beds were comfortable, we loved sitting in the sunroom. Plenty of parking, the road is too tight to turn a boat around in unless you are a master at it but the public boat launch is about 3 miles away and a really nice launch. Truck and empty trailer for fine at the house. Tara was amazing to work with, friendly, kind and prompt to return messages. She went above and beyond to help us out when our boat broke down on day 2 of 7. I would highly recommend this stay to anyone.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Z., Durango, CO USA

Liked: Cleanliness
High-end comfort with all the amenities and first class owner-management!
The lake house and our experience renting this property was about perfect! We had the best time! The lake house is beautiful, as well as clean, spacious, and comfortable. We were in the water every day - on the paddle board or floaties provided. Or we just relaxed on the dock during the day and by the firepit at night. My dad brought his boat and put it in at the public landing down the road. The use of the lift made it so easy. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything we needed to make meals together. Town was just a hop skip away to go get a pie and some minnows for fishing! The check in and check out process was simple but thorough and secure. Tara, the owner, is absolutely lovely and went out of her way to welcome my family and me here. This lake house and our experience here are the best of what VRBO has to offer! Thank you, Tara. We will always be so grateful for the wonderful memories we made here as a family!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Polly G.

Liked: Cleanliness
View, swimming and games!
Great house with a beautiful view, great swimming right out front and big yard for fires and yard games!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you!
This is a wonderful property: large, clean, well-maintained, great yard. The owner had a welcome gift and was easy to communicate with. We enjoyed family time playing games, relaxing outside, going to the state park, to Battle Lake, and to Perham. Tiny note to future guests, bring your own shower gel/soap & shampoo.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacob S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good host/house location
The host was great and the house was nice. The lake was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
We had such a great time!! We are from NJ and met with our MN family for a few days. The lake was amazing and the house was soooo nice. Was a little chilly but we managed to tube, jet ski, paddleboard and fish. Had a blast!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brett A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything we needed and more!
Beautiful and spotless property with a nice welcome note and treats. Plenty of room for everyone with a gorgeous view of the lake. Tara was very helpful and available for any questions. Ten out of ten from our large family. Would love to come back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dale and Rhonda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Stunning!!!
We had an amazing time at this beautiful home!! It is so beautiful, we double checked the address twice when we pulled up…. Yes! It is that gorgeous!! Highly recommend for family gatherings, or a romantic get away. The owner is super responsive and a pleasure to deal with. 10 out of 5 stars!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022