10/10 Excellent
Emily G.
20 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
Emily G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Entire home·Private host
Sleeps groups to 12! Modern open spaces. Yoga loft. Deck. Kitchen. Peaceful.
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Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Entire home
5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 12
Popular amenities
- Washer
- Parking available
- Pet-friendly
- Barbecue grill
- Outdoor space
- Kitchen
Explore the area
Dalton, MN
- Central Lakes Trail24 min drive
- Pebble Lake Golf Course26 min drive
- Fergus Falls Center for Arts29 min drive
- Fergus Falls, MN (FFM-Fergus Falls Municipal)31 min drive
Room options
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Sleeps groups to 12! Modern open spaces. Yoga loft. Deck. Kitchen. Peaceful.
You and your group will love this private 45 acre former working farm with a large lake (non swimming) and lots of large oak trees. This property is great for family reunions and small groups. This modernized 100+ year old barn has an open floor plan and living room, yoga loft, large modern kitchen, large deck, fire pit. Guests sleep in one of three queen bedrooms or a trundle bed. The lower level has a second living room, kitchen, dining area and reading room with a futon. The upstairs former hay loft is a large open space with three twin beds (two with trundles) and a disco ball for a dance party! Enjoy the fire pit and the dark country sky and see bright stars and fire flies at night. The lake often has loons and swans and if you are a bird watcher you will see many! The land has turtles, frogs, deer, fox, wild turkey and other wildlife!
*The kitchen is fully equipped with a gas stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, pots, pans, dishes, glassware, other helpful kitchen utensils, salt, pepper, coffee filters. A gas grill is located on back deck.
* The farm at Joten Lake Acres provides bedding for all beds, towels for rental guests, hand and dish soap for sinks. We do not provide shampoo.
The laundry room is in the garden level - you'll see the stairs which lead to the basement from the main floor.
There is MUCH to do in Ottertail County including beautiful lakes, rolling hills and trees. consider bringing bikes to enjoy the MN Central Bike Trail (access in 'downtown' Dalton)! Consider swimming in one of many clean lakes and rivers. The area has local dining, bike/snowmobile trails, fishing/ice fishing, hunting, other services like massage and local artists. There is a nature center in Fergus Falls, some great local museums in Alexandra and Fergus Falls. There are swimming areas, golf courses, biking trails and many scenic byways to drive and enjoy the natural beauty of this land valued by native Americans and Vikings in times past.
Let me know if we can help you plan your trip! Sincerely, Alison
*The kitchen is fully equipped with a gas stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, pots, pans, dishes, glassware, other helpful kitchen utensils, salt, pepper, coffee filters. A gas grill is located on back deck.
* The farm at Joten Lake Acres provides bedding for all beds, towels for rental guests, hand and dish soap for sinks. We do not provide shampoo.
The laundry room is in the garden level - you'll see the stairs which lead to the basement from the main floor.
There is MUCH to do in Ottertail County including beautiful lakes, rolling hills and trees. consider bringing bikes to enjoy the MN Central Bike Trail (access in 'downtown' Dalton)! Consider swimming in one of many clean lakes and rivers. The area has local dining, bike/snowmobile trails, fishing/ice fishing, hunting, other services like massage and local artists. There is a nature center in Fergus Falls, some great local museums in Alexandra and Fergus Falls. There are swimming areas, golf courses, biking trails and many scenic byways to drive and enjoy the natural beauty of this land valued by native Americans and Vikings in times past.
Let me know if we can help you plan your trip! Sincerely, Alison
At this vacation home, you'll find features like an arcade/game room. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
- Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
- Free WiFi
- 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Central Lakes Trail and 11.3 mi (18.1 km) from Broken Down Dam Park
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.
Property manager
Alison Tomlinson
Languages
English
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach sunloungers
Internet
- Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- On-site parking
- Car required
Kitchen
- Fridge
- Stovetop
- Microwave
- Oven
- Dishwasher
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
- Coffee/tea maker
- Kitchen island
- Paper towels
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 5 bedrooms
- Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
- 1 bathroom
- Bath or shower
- Soap
- Hairdryer
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Living room
Entertainment
- Smart TV
- Games room
- Video games
- Stereo
- Games
- Books
Outdoor areas
- Patio
- Barbecue
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Firepit
Laundry
- Washing machine and dryer
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- 2 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
- Welcoming dogs only
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
- Note from host: No smoking allowed
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
- Phone
Location highlights
- On the lake
- On the river
- On the waterfront
- In a rural location
Things to do
- Golf on site
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 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Access methods
Private entrance
Pets
- Pets are welcome
- Only dogs are allowed
- Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
- Restrictions apply
- For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Note from host: $100 fee per pet
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Note from host: Great for kids!
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
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. 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.
We should mention
- To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
Garden Apartment at Joten Lake Acres Great for Groups
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Katie R.
10 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Family & Friends Get-Away
Check in process was a breeze. Great communication with the owners when we had questions.
Everything was clean and as expected. With plenty of room for 11 people - we all slept comfortably, had plenty of room to make meals for everyone and great space to serve it all. It was a wonderful experience to be able to all eat together in one space.
The important points:
Great water pressure - comfortable beds - lots of hot water - great morning views on the deck for a quiet cup of Joe - funky bonfire pit - and a few bonus visitors from deer, geese and pelicans.
The teens (and men) loved the sound system! And found their way to the lake where a few good sized bullheads were caught and released.
Biggest hit with the group - the Harry Potter Uno card game around the kitchen table with 9 people! Family-friendly home at its finest.
Highly recommend this place for a quiet picturesque place to get away from it all.
Katie R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
8/10 Good
Kellene R.
13 Jul 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Family group stay for local wedding
Great place for our out of town family to stay for a local wedding.
Kellene R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
4/10 Poor
Madeline T., Minnesota, USA
8 Jul 2021
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not as great as the pictures make it look
The property lists a washing machine. We were charged $0.50 if we wanted to do a load of laundry. The owner requested the money be sent via Venmo. It lists a stereo with surround sound for entertainment. The cable for the sound system in the upstairs loft area was broken, so I could not hook up a phone to the system to play music. The disco ball did not spin. The towels in the basement level bathroom were musty/mildewy smelling and feeling. Under the chairs in the upstairs living room, there were chunks of Irish Spring soap and even a chunk of soap under the fitted sheet in one of the beds. Also, in the downstairs bedroom, along the wall and behind the bed, there was a significant amount of mouse poop. In the upstairs living room/seating area, the small couch had a broken armrest. This was not shown in the photos. The walls and trim had many holes/scratches throughout the property being repaired/patched and painted with the incorrect color paint. Overall the property is nice but not as great as the photos make it seem.
Madeline T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
13 Jun 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautifully renovated property. The views are picturesque and calming. It was ideal for reconnecting with family. It boosts a large capacity but can only really host 5 couples or fewer comfortably. It has a sizable stylish bathroom on each level but the water is minerally and smells strongly of pennies. I’m not sure if it was the hard water or the dishwater but the dishes never felt clean. Each bathroom also had a warning that the septic tank was sensitive and minimal toilet tissue should be used. It has geothermal heating and cooling which worked but made constant noise for those sleeping in the basement. It is very remote being on 45 acres of land, with a long dirt road entrance, which can make trips out for groceries or activities cumbersome and nights with so many curtainless windows spooky. The few windows with curtains were ill fitting and didn’t fully block sun. Some of the furniture is in rough shape especially one couch missing an armrest in a dangerous way. The property has a large deck across the back which was a great place to hang out but got pretty toasty when it was sunny. The upper level is big and open and the kids loved running and dancing up there even if the disco ball wouldn’t rotate. There was an issue with the keyless entry system that never got fixed but the owners had a back up figured out before our arrival. Bring bug spray or bug candles/lamps, being the only light around really drew them in. It was a lovely, secluded place.
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Morgan Y.
21 Nov 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful getaway
Wonderful experience on this peaceful acreage. Watched the sunrise over the lake every morning with a cup of coffee. The upstairs loft was a bonus area with a great view. Thanks for the lovely stay.
Morgan Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020