Marion Lake Lodge. A Waterfront Lodge with Pontoon

Create memories with friends and loved ones at Marion Lake Lodge!

A wonderful gathering place for families, friends and more. A huge front yard for games, a fully converted garage entertaining area -- "the mental repair shop" and access to a pontoon boat at the end of your dock (pontoon boat available for rent, fishing boat lift can be used for your own boat as well up to 3,000 lbs).

This is the place for easy living, beautiful sunsets, and great times on the water.

This home is one of the only true "turnkey" lake house experiences out there. We have meticulously designed the home and the experience to make sure it comes with all of the benefits you would get from owning your own lake home. The home has a private beach and dock. On the dock we have 1 boat available for guests to rent -- a 24ft pontoon boat. For those bringing their own boat with them, the boat lift for the 16ft fishing boat is oversized, and can support your own boat, up to 3,000 lbs.

The house was designed and decorated with families and groups in mind. The 3-stall oversized garage has been converted into a large entertaining room, complete with a bar, game table, lounge chairs and a buffet serving area. The kitchen is fully stocked and ready for longer stays and big meals at home. For those mixing a little work into their trip, we have fast, reliable mesh wifi and an electronic sit/standing desk and sliding glass barn doors for privacy.

Most importantly, this home comes with a wonderful community supporting it. Friendly and welcoming neighbors, as well as family members of the owner nearby. If you ever need anything during your stay, we're always around to help. We love Marion Lake, we love sharing that experience with new people, and we want to make sure you get a chance to fall in love with Marion Lake the way we have.

I have family that lives a few doors down in both directions, so if you ever need anything, give me a call/text, and we can have someone over asap to help you!

Friendly, quiet neighborhood. Mix of primary residence homes and 2nd homes. Great community, very friendly!

Easy neighborhood to navigate, plenty of parking at the house.

Decades ago my grandpa and great grandpa built a cottage just down the shore, and with that, our family has been on the lake for 60+ years. I grew up in Minneapolis and spent every summer up here a few doors down. Early on we were all crammed into a tiny cottage and into tents in the yard when guests came. Over time the tents went into storage as my parents added a bedroom onto the garage. While life has brought me literally around the world – living in New York, London, Singapore, San Francisco and now Reno, Marion Lake has been home. Whether a 3hr drive or an 8,000 mile flight, I’ve always found a way to get back to the lake at least once a year. An opportunity came up in 2021 for me to buy this home, and to achieve my life long goal of having my own home on Marion Lake. I’m excited to share a little piece of Marion Lake with you, and I hope this place can create special memories for you and your group like the countless ones I have.
Maximum Occupancy & Quiet Hours – Due to recently changed Ottertail County law, guests are now limited to 9 people during both the day and overnight.  Additionally, Quiet Hours are now enforced between 10 pm – 7 am.  During quiet hours, noise needs to be kept to a level at or below a general conversation level when outside, and when inside, noise needs to be kept to a level that does not disturb the neighbors. If you have any questions regarding these recent changes and how that may impact your stay, please do not hesitate to reach out!

While you’re here – Please only park on the paved driveway, do not park in the finished garage or on the grass. Please do not flush anything other than waste and TP down the toilets, we are on a septic system! Gas grill is set up with propane on the back patio, please only use it there and do not move it. Reminder, no pets and no smoking allowed.

Garbage & Recycling – Garbage can on the side of the garage. Garbage must be bagged and the can placed at the top of the driveway Monday night for Tuesday AM pickup. Recycling should be sorted & placed in the cans in the garage.

Prior to leaving (15-30 min) – please wash dirty dishes/load & run the dishwasher. Please place sheets, pillowcases & towels (but not mattress pads or blankets) in the laundry area next to the washer & dryer. Please return all water sports equipment and outside seating to their original location. Don’t forget anything in the fridge! Please turn the thermostat to 72 and shut and lock all doors and windows.

This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Perham cottage is smoke free.