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Beautiful Home on Lake Washington - Pontoon Included with Rental!

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 18186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

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Darwin, MN
  • Washington Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Minnesota Twine Ball
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Dassel History Center & Ergot Museum
    ‪12 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.

Beautiful Home on Lake Washington - Pontoon Included with Rental!

Note:
We carefully follow and use The Environmental Cleaning & Disinfecting Recommendations from the CDC (Center of Disease Control & Prevention).


The Swisher Retreat is an amazing ALL season rental that sits right on beautiful Lake Washington. It is great for family gatherings, reunions, fishing weekends (both summer fishing and ice fishing!) girls weekends, bachelor parties, etc. Private, roomy, gorgeous location.

The main property has 3 bedrooms (master bedroom has TV & DVD player), 2 baths (master bath has jetted tub and shower), kitchen, living room (with TV & DVD player) and a huge, beautiful deck (with a gas grill, charcoal grill and flat grill) facing the lake. The bunkhouse (included in your rental) has two queen size beds, a TV/DVD player, microwave, heat and air conditioning. A separate game room has a pool table, ping pong table, bean bags/cornhole and board games. In the yard is a large trampoline.

The Swisher Retreat includes unlimited use of a pontoon (seats 13) with one tank of gas included. The property is on Lake Washington, but Lake Stella can be easily accessed via the channel. Both lakes are excellent for summer fishing and ice fishing!

Also included are 2 kayaks, a paddle boat, assorted water toys, lily pad and floating air mattresses. Families with young children love the shallow shoreline (with sandy bottom) for swimming, water toys included. There is a large fire pit overlooking the lake and firewood is included. A huge, screened in deck on the home (with plenty of comfortable seating) overlooks the lake.

For larger groups there is a lovely camper on the property. It sleeps 6 and has a kitchen, as well as heat and air conditioning. It is available in the spring, summer and fall months for an additional fee of $150.00.

This is a spacious property that has room for tents in the yard, yard games, plenty of shady areas, room for kids to play, and plenty of parking.


Wi-Fi, washer, dryer, dishwasher, microwave, central air conditioning, coffee maker, jetted tub and shower in the master bathroom, water softener, towels, and a fireplace give this vacation property many of the comforts of your own home. We include many extras: soap, dishwasher detergent, laundry detergent, paper plates, paper towels, garbage bags, disposable aluminum pans, paper cups, coffee, flour, sugar, ketchup, mustard, salt/pepper and other seasonings.

We also have a gas grill, charcoal grill (bring your own charcoal), an outdoor turkey fryer/sweet corn boiler, and a outdoor flat grill for making pancakes, eggs, etc.

We offer a 10% discount to active and retired military personnel & active and retired law enforcement/firefighters/EMS. Please let us know after you book, so we can include the discount. Also, note: the base rate includes up to 8 guests. Additional guests are charged a fee of $30.00 per day, per guest.

While you are here, be sure to visit the World's Largest Ball of Twine, located just a mile from the property!

Come to the lake and make some wonderful memories!
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at this vacation home. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Washington Lake. Features include a water park and an arcade/game room. Free WiFi and a jetted tub are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washer/dryer, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Washington Lake and a 3-minute drive from Minnesota Twine Ball
This vacation home offers its guests a water park. Barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly vacation home.

Property manager

Jill Swisher

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Jetted
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table football
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Charcoal grills
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Free firewood

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry detergent
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed outside only.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayaking on site
  • Paddleboard on site
  • Boating on site
  • Bodyboard on site
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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: 2000 sq ft (186 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pet fee $50 per dog per stay

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: We have child safety gates

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
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.

Property is also known as

Kaunis Koti Lk Washington Pontoon Fishing Boat Mukana Vuokra

Beautiful Home on Lake Washington - Pontoon Included with Rental! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 116 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexander B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun
The place offered just about anything you could need. It was very clean. Communication was fast and thorough. We would go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Jill was amazing..she made sure we had everything we needed and made us feel right at home! The cabin had everything you could possibly need..there were 16 of us and we had plenty of space. Campfire.. pontoon..game room.. we had the BEST time! Thank you Jill! See you next summer!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a bachelorette party!
This house was perfect for a large bachelorette weekend! The house was super clean and Jill was a fantastic host. I would come stay here again for another cabin weekend in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zach M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay
This is a great lake house. Jill is a fantastic host and does anything in her power to make sure your stay is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim W., La Crescent

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous host and property
Jill was the most amazing host making us feel like family from the moment we arrived. The house was great--and even better having the additional out buildings to spread out. We were thrilled to have the use of the pontoons. We have already booked for next year and cannot wait for our next adventure and contact with Jill!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherri L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing time
Jill was the best! We had a great time! Would definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family getaway.
We decided to take a long weekend and Jill‘s place was the perfect getaway. Plenty of space, great location from the Twin Cities, lots of things to do for adults and kids and the pontoon was awesome. We come here every year and we’ve already planned our 2025 trip. We can’t say enough great things about it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
We all had a very wonderful stay, I would come back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathy g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Swisher Cabin the best!!
We have stayed many places and Swisher Cabin by FAR the best bang for your buck!! TWO pontoons that come with the rental (NEVER happens anywhere) Very roomy great stocked kitchen even your paper products. Wouldn't change anything. Have booked already for next year. Great pizza at Troubles about a mile away! Jill is simply the best!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

linda k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Wonderful
Jill is a great host. Her property is amazing and far exceeded our expectations. She took a lot of time to make sure that we knew everything about her home, pontoon boats and water equipment. She is the best and I would highly recommend her. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
Had a great time at this lakeside cabin. For a weekend golf trip away from the city, it was the perfect spot. Spacious with Great Lake access/views and plenty of games/floatation devices to keep us busy. Host was communicative and showed us the ropes of the home. Overall it was a great weekend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ken p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun all week
The hosts were great nice people, very friendly. The house was well stocked. We didn't need to bring half the supplies that we brought. The property and boats we're well maintained. We will definitely book another stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends weekend
Great!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to meet up with family!
Great family get together. Something for all ages: game room, fire pit, screen in deck, right on water for fishing, water activities. Very clean. Jill was a very accommodating and hospitable host! Enjoyed out time there!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Plenty of space, things to do. Great hospitality from the hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominic J., Woodbury, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Lake Getaway
We had a good time during our stay. Jill was a great host that went out of her way to help us with our car issue and making our stay all the better. The pontoon was great cruising the lake and fishing. The view from the deck is spectacular. Very relaxing!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
End of summer bachelorette
We absolutely loved our stay. Jill was so kind and met us to review questions about the boat and house. The property was perfect to celebrate a friends bachelorette party. I highly recommend this property and we hope to be back in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shai C.

Liked: Cleanliness
great place
had great time
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia G., Eden Prairie

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise get away!!
We were greeted with Jill making us feel incredibly welcome! The first glance at the place is just heavenly! The water, the landscaping, the pontoon boat and toys ..everything was spectacular outside! Then we walked in, and it was very very tastefully, decorated and very welcoming just like you were walking into a warm inviting home. And extremely clean!! And everything you could possibly need was there! Jill explained everything! We will definitely be back, and I will spread the word of this paradise get away!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Easton E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Hospitality
The place came with anything anyone could need. It was very clean when we arrived. Jill was very nice and an awesome host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Lake Getaway!
Our stay at Jill's lakeside cabin was amazing and the perfect setting for our family reunion! The pontoon fit us all & was great for tubing fun! We enjoyed the kayaks, paddleboat, game room and spent time relaxing in the screened porch with the fantastic lake view. Communication with Jill was easy and she was so accommodating - the cabin had everything we needed. This was a great find for us & we'll definitely be looking for an opening in our calendars to visit again! Thanks so much Jill! If we could give you more than 5 stars we totally would!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Truly Amazing
This property, location, and owners are amazing! The home was roomy enough for 6 of us to be comfortable. Everything you need, and then some, is available! We spent a lot of time in and on the water - boat and pontoon are an excellent bonus you don’t find very often. Fishing was a bit slow, but the warm water doesn’t help and we weren’t set up for deep water being we traveled from Kentucky. The fire pit looking over the water is fantastic for hanging out day and night, cooking hotdogs, and the kids made their nightly s’mores! Evenings were best spent on the screened in porch playing cards and games. I cannot put into words how incredible Jim and Jill are…you need to find out for yourself! They’re very caring, kind, and attentive to your wants and needs. It was great visiting with you! Thank you so much for sharing you lake home with our family!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy K., Omaha, NE

Liked: Cleanliness
Always Great
Jill is always a great hostess. Our friends really enjoyed it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jake G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the lake
Thanks Jill and Jim, it was a great cousin camp vacation for our group of 14 from the farm lands of SE MN. Wore the kids out on the tubes. It was so convenient to have the pontoon and water toys readily available to use at any time. The pizza at Troubles was a hit! And home for a frozen treat was the icing on our cake! (Lol) Squitos were a little rough on the kids in the morning and evening after the rains, but during the day no problems. Caught a few good bass off the boat the last night!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place
We had a great time. So much to do and Jill is a great host. She makes sure you have everything you need and even brought DQ treats. There was 17 of us and we were not crowded and were able to be comfortable. Only down fall is the timing of our vacation. With all the early spring heat, the chiggers were terrible and several of us were bitten up and the lake was beautiful but also bad timing for swimming as several ended up with swimmers itch. Next time I will choose timing more carefully. Overall I would definitely recommend and the swimmers itch was mostly because of all the swimming near the shore line.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023