Close to Alexandria; Tranquil Lake Blackwell, Lake Retreat w/hot tub

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 458 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Farwell, MN

Alexandria, MN (AXN-Chandler Field)16 min drive
Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum18 min drive
Big Splash Indoor Waterpark23 min drive
Carlos Creek Winery28 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Lake Blackwell...where you can create memories to last a lifetime!
Our vacation rental on Blackwell Lake will offer you spectacular second story views any time of the year! Landscaped steps and beautiful flower gardens lead you to our two bedroom bungalow, which is located 10 miles west of Alexandria. The bungalwow is attached to the east end of the owners residence. (2 seniors) It's quaint, cozy and offers all of the comforts of home. The master bedroom has a queen bed, 6ft. closet and a restful dehcor. The second bedroom is small with a comfortable fold out bed. The kitchen and living room are open to each other and offer a homey feel.
Out the front door is a private deck with an umbrella table and gas grill. A 4 person hot tub rests on a lower deck for you to relax in anytime of the day or night.
Down the hill at the beach you may swim, kayak, sail (based on skill level) and canoe
or just float! Fishing off the docks or boat is a wonderful way to fritter away the day. A late night dip in the lake followed by a campfire, s’mores and star gazing is a great way to call it a night.
During the winter months, feel free to bring your ice fishing equipment, snow shoes and cross country skis. Please leave your snowmobiles at home since we offer a quiet retreat and our neighbors are non snowmobilers. This is billed as a quaint, quiet retreat.

Keywords: Alexandria, lake, woods, quaint, hiking paths, mountain biking, sailing, swimming, kayaking, fire ring, hot tub, canoeing, fishing, golf, restaurants, country, quiet, cross country ski trails, ice fishing, private deck, downhill skiing nearby, newly redecorated, electric fireplace, central lakes bike trail, lakeside deck, wireless internet, second story cottage, bungalow, apartment, internet TV, gardens, beach, swimming raft, near village, near organic strawberry farm, Runestone Park the birth place of America

Property manager

Glenaris and Barry Arvold

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Lake view

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Farwell

Located in Farwell, this holiday home is on a lake. Andes Tower Hills and Casey’s Amusement Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Carlos State Park and Kensington Runestone Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and Big Splash Indoor Waterpark. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Farwell, MN

What's nearby

Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum - 18 min drive
Big Ole Viking Statue - 19 min drive
Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 23 min drive
Theatre L'Homme Dieu - 27 min drive
Carlos Creek Winery - 28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Close to Alexandria; Tranquil Lake Blackwell, Lake Retreat w/hot tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Close to Alexandria; Tranquil Lake Blackwell, Lake Retreat w/hot tub ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Close to Alexandria; Tranquil Lake Blackwell, Lake Retreat w/hot tub ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Close to Alexandria; Tranquil Lake Blackwell, Lake Retreat w/hot tub located?

This family-friendly Farwell holiday home is located on a lake, 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Andes Tower Hills, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and Kensington Runestone Park. Douglas County Historical Society and Runestone Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

15 May 2024

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Peaceful Getaway

We fished, kayaked, visited Alexandria’s independent book store and relaxed surrounded by bird sounds. The northern light display soaking in the hot tub pretty much sums it up. For three days we saw no others on the lake. Cabin has that up north Minnesota feel. We really enjoyed our stay. Our hosts were traveling but kept in touch. Thank You

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher V.

22 Apr 2024

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Weeks stay

Stayed here it was nice. Cabin feel. Hot tub was great. Quiet setting.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

R H.

27 Feb 2024

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Beautiful place and awesome hosts

Hosts were incredible and kind. They we're very accommodating. Will certainly return!! Highly recommend. The place was so peaceful and rejuvenating.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel B.

23 Jan 2024

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The best place for a honeymoon away from people

We looked to get away from people, and this location did it! It was close to Alexandria, but far away from the busy-ness of it, and the location was beautiful as well!

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

8 Oct 2023

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Peaceful

Wonderful place if want to get away from it all. Just what we needed for our anniversary. Just to get away. Beautiful area. We will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Glenaris and Barry Arvold

Barry and I have been married 49 years. We built our rustic home and raised our 4 great children here. Now, we have 9 grandchildren who are our pride and joy.
We are a family that loves to travel and experience different cultures. We've been blessed to visit China, Peru, New Zealand, Mexico, Canada & more, but our favorite place on earth is HOME!

Why they chose this property

We are 10 min. off of I-94, 120 miles from the Twin Cities and 100 miles from Fargo, ND.
Alexandria is in the heart of lake country and as our area motto says, "Easy to get to, hard to leave!"

What makes this property unique

Our peaceful little lake will offer hours of fun. We have boats of all kinds for you to use during your stay at no extra charge. Bird watching, deer sightings, wild turkey parades and the distant howl of a lone coyote or the hoot of an owl are not uncommon occurrences. Our favorite outdoor sounds involve the laughter of our resident loons.
We are near Andes Tower Hills ski resort, Kensington Runestone Park, Golf courses, Antique and Boutique shopping just a 10 mile drive to Alexandria and in season, you can pick your own organic strawberries 10 minutes away!
Alexandria offers small town entertainment such as bike trails, bowling, mini golf, go carts, many restaurants, movie, summer stock and community theatre. You'll have check out Big Ole and the Runestone Museum and our Maritime Museum to catch up on some local history. Did you know that Alexandria is the birthplace of America? Check out the history of The Kensington Runestone! This artifact was discovered 4 miles west of us!