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Buttercup Hideaway the perfect lake get away!

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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Kensington, MN
  • Kensington Runestone Park
    11 min drive
  • Andes Tower Hills
    19 min drive
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark
    33 min drive
  • Alexandria, MN (AXN-Chandler Field)
    26 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.

Buttercup Hideaway the perfect lake get away!

Come and enjoy a relaxing retreat on Lake Freeborn! Buttercup Hideaway sits on a private two acre wooded lot with a beautiful view of the lake from the main level deck, lower level patio or lake side around the fire pit! Bring your swim suit and fishing pole for a great time! See you soon!! Enjoy the canoe or kayak, we even have a pontoon that's available to rent! Fire wood stacked at the fire pit is yours to enjoy. There's plenty of off street parking. There's also a 30amp receptacle for camper hook-up if needed.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Kensington Runestone Park. Features include an arcade/game room. A kitchen and 2 bathrooms are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from Kensington Runestone Park and 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from Andes Tower Hills
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

Joseph Callahan

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total pets

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

  • Boating on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking 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 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 are welcome
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • 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

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
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.

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

Buttercup Hideaway the Perfect Lake get Away! Kensington

Buttercup Hideaway the perfect lake get away! Reviews

Reviews

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery M., Rochester, usa

Liked: Cleanliness
Repeat guest - large fishing group
Great location to the lakes we fish. Nice layout, the beds are great and enjoyed the large living area and bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mikayla B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cabin and location
Really nice property with fun games, hammock, kayak, fire ring (wood provided!). Spiral stairs and sloped rock path were a bit treacherous. Could use some additional kitchen utensils, like chef knife and metal spatula. Pontoon mentioned an ad not available.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

cathy h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Retreat
This is our 4th stay for girls weekend getaway, great property has all the amenities and personal touches to make you feel at home. Great views out any window. Roomy for multille families or groups.We definitely will be back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Retreat
Buttercup Hideaway offered so many options to relax and recreate. The surrounding trees created privacy for the big yard area. The house had a wonderful view of the lake and was stocked with various supplies and had many thoughtful touches. We cook as a family and the kitchen had the tools we needed to make our meals. The Weber grill was in good working condition (we often find grills in rentals do not work well). We would recommend staying at Buttercup Hideaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kristi A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Property
We all enjoyed our stay. The floor plan is open and the view is nice. We were impressed with the fire pit, the seating options and the yard games. The games downstairs were also a hit. The bedrooms were comfortable and we appreciated the black out curtains. It might be a place we would enjoy again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynette P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing frenzy
We had a great time catching lots of fish from the dock and out on our boat. Plenty of room inside for our rainy Monday. Landscaping around the house could use some clean up and weeding.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorena O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Vacation
This property was amazing for our summer vacation. The house was well stocked, the bedrooms were large with comfortable beds, there were multiple gathering areas for socializing and playing games, and the air conditioning was wonderful for a hot week. Outside we loved the swimming area and were able to fish right off the dock. The bonfire area was very nice and hammocks and swings were relaxing. The hosts were very accommodating. They provided many supplies that other rentals do not, which was appreciated. A great stay, highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Had a fabulous time! Weather was perfect, lake was lovely! Lots of fish caught off the dock. Even saw a loon family on the lake! Comfy beds, plenty of room. Stocked with almost anything you needed. Really relaxing! Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family fun
This was our 3rd year renting this wonderful place with my adult children and grandkids, we all love it and had a great time boating, kayaking, nightly campfires and playing games!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
All I can say is this cabin is amazing!!! We truly enjoyed our stay!! Loved the views from the cabin- I could have looked out the picture window all day!! Plenty of space for the adults and the children. There were 8 of us all together. We usually go to different cabins each year- but we all agreed on how much we loved this cabin and hope to be back next year!! Thanks for having us!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Return to Minnesota
From Kentucky
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

Liked: Cleanliness
VRBO Christmas 2023
Incredible. Great location. Private. Quiet. Serene. Clean. Easy check in/check out. Owner available to answer any questions. Highly recommend! Incredible space to enjoy for everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cool place
Nice place to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

FRANKLIN L.

Liked: Cleanliness
12 GUYS
DID NOT RECEIVE CHECK IN CODE TO OPEN HOUSE UNTIL THE DAY OF TRIP - WE LEFT EARLY AM NOT CHECKING EMAILS DURING TRIP
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

cathy h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Girls Getaway
Great secluded getaway. Exceptionally furnished home with lake access. Beautiful property with lots of locations to sit and enjoy the lake, read a book, play yard games, fish, picnic or play in the lake. Very clean and spacious for large family gatherings. This was our 4th year staying and will definitely be renting again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Emma H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice quiet stay
Great quiet place . Lots of fishing off the dock which the kids loved . Many foosball tournaments played . No mosquitoes. Many flies ! Comfortable beds . Many yard games already there . Lake is small for tubing but it works well enough for small kids . Peaceful place .
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house
We had such a great time at your cabin! Our grandkids thought the spiral staircase was “fun” but tough to go down with a dog. We just walked around to get him inside. Everything was just as it looked online. Had plenty of dishes for our group so the dishwasher was a lifesaver. Grandkids caught fish off the dock so that was a big deal for them. We rented pontoon for a day and just floated in lake with grandkids jumping off pontoon and floating around. We would definitely love to come back again!! Thanks for a great family week!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Coreen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our annual ladies weekend
Everything was as described in the listing. The owner was very quick to respond to all of our questions and was very helpful when we rented the pontoon. We would definitely book this property again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
The house worked great for our group. It was clean and well stocked. Joe was very helpful and responsive during our stay. The lake is small and not very busy which was great for us. The only disappointment was that the lake was green and full of seaweed by the dock, so we weren't able to swim at the shore. But we were able to rent a pontoon so that we could go to middle of the lake and swim off the boat. Overall, the stay was very good I would recommend this cabin.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get together
Joe is an excellent host. The property was very nice and we had good luck fishing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Plenty of space for inside & out for 10 of us. Joe was very nice and welcoming. I loved the beautiful lake view and landscaped flowers. We rented the boat and it worked great. Fire pit area was awesome. We will vacation at the Buttercup again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family fun
We love coming to this place! This was our second year and we booked for next year. We love the campfires, the lake, the privacy and the adorable decorated cabin! Grandma, Grandpa, children & grandkids
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lacey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing getaway!!!
We went to this cabin with another family and it was perfect for us two families! The downstairs was the biggest hit for the kids which included a foose ball table, a PAC man arcade game, many board games, and some outside games! The cabin is also very stocked up. It has so many towels, blankets, pillows, ect. We never got cold in the night even though we slept downstairs. The fishing was also excellent. We think we caught 80 fish in totally just off the dock! The only thing that just didn't work for our family was that water wasn't the best for swimming. Other than that, our stay was out of this world and you should definitely visit this cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindi H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private and Relaxing
We had a wonderful time at this property, it was a beautiful setting with lots of woods surrounding the property. The house was set up perfectly for our family and lots of space and the yard was wonderful. We rented the pontoon and enjoyed that immensely. The house has everything you need and games galore that we used on a couple of rainy days. Thank you for letting us share your property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Always a great time!!
This was our 3rd trip to Buttercup! Always great! Owner was great getting back to us when we sent a message. Property is super private and its so quiet and peaceful. Plenty of beds, rooms, towels..you name it!! Kids loved fishing and our dogs were able to swim. It was so nice to be able to bring our dogs, especially since this was probably the last visit for our one senior dog. He was able to play ball in the water and was in heaven. Thank you for sharing your cabin with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023