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Vintage Lake Cottage On The Shores Of Lake Pepin

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On the beach
Property grounds
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Frontenac, MN
  • Lake Pepin
    1 min walk
  • Frontenac State Park
    5 min walk
  • Lake Pepin Rest Area
    4 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Frontenac

When you stay at this cottage in Frontenac, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Mississippi River and Lake Pepin. .This beach cottage is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Frontenac State Park and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Florence Township Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Pepin - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Frontenac State Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lake Pepin Rest Area - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Mayo Clinic Health System - 8 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Maiden Rock Winery & Cidery - 51 min drive - 32.6 miles

Getting around

  • Red Wing Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chickadee Cottage Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fresh Wok of Lake City - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Big Bear Pizzeria & Deli - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Vintage Lake Cottage On The Shores Of Lake Pepin

Step back in time to when families enjoyed long days on the beach and long nights around the camp fire. Located on the banks of the Mississippi River and Lake Pepin, this property offers sweeping views of the waterfront and majestic bluffs of the Hiawatha Valley. A large living area is the perfect place to play games, dine, enjoy the views and unwind. The large yard is perfect to enjoy outdoor sports and huge sand beach and dock are your gateway to adventure.

Located 10 miles from Red Wing and 5 miles from Lake City this is the perfect place to book to enjoy all the area has to offer. From world class fishing, boating, wineries, dining, shopping, museums, skiing, golfing, biking and more, there is a reason this region has been included as on of the world's top 25 historic travel destinations.

Book your stay now and get ready to make memories that will last a lifetime.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Randy Koplin

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: smoking allowed outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: We do require you clean up after your pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Note from host: Quiet hours 10pm to 8am please
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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vintage Lake Cottage Shores Lake Pepin Frontenac
Vintage Lake Cottage Shores Lake Pepin
Vintage Lake Shores Lake Pepin Frontenac
Vintage Lake Shores Lake Pepin
Vintage Shores Pepin
Vintage On The Shores Of Pepin
Vintage Lake Cottage On The Shores Of Lake Pepin Cottage
Vintage Lake Cottage On The Shores Of Lake Pepin Frontenac

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 100 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Fall Getaway
My husband and I took a long weekend for his birthday up to Lake Pepin. What an absolute gem this cottage was! All of the stresses of life just melted away from the gorgeous scenery and I just loved all of the charm and neat antiques in this home. We will definitely return!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Leslie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Pepin
Beautiful location. Cabin met all our needs! They had everything we could imagine or need! It was a great getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very relaxing
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ariel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
2024 Belmont Trip!
We always love the accommodations! We kayak, fish, swim, and just make memories! We will definitely be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful get away a short drive from home
We were looking for a cabin not far from home and we found in Randy’s rustic cabin in Old Frontenac on Lake Pepin. What’s amazing is the property (not the cabin) was underwater because of flooding on the Mississippi River 3 weeks before we arrived. But the lawn was cleaned up, we parked the pontoon on the beach and moved into the cabin, which is older, but has a large living area and was very clean. There’s no TV reception, no internet and cell service for a spotty, but we loved it! Our 7 day stay was relaxing. There’s a nice fire pit and 4 golf courses nearby. We spent our days in the pontoon and our nights grilling and playing games. Randy was extremely good at communicating with us and making sure we had everything we needed. It was wonderful and we will be back.!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Dale F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs upgrades
We understood some of issues with the river flooding. The first impression was bad. Entryway needed cleaning and paint was in I’ll repair. The grill was unusual dirty and needed some inner parts. Grill tools we’re discussing. Some the furniture was in disrepair. The view was wonderful and could be a top notch place. We did leave a note telling them about the issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Stacy S.

Great location
The location was great. Enjoyed the view. It was unfortunate that the lake/river flooded prior to our stay, however, we were still able to enjoy the kayaks that were provided. It was also nice to bring our pets to enjoy the vacation. I think the place just needs a little repair, the windows facing the lake did leak a little when it rained/stormed the one night. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy!
This rustic cabin is in a lovely setting with very kind propery owners. Randy is extremely nice. He ( and his mother ) went out of the way to make sure we were happy. Such awesome people!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gina R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Worst Experience Ever
Need to be condemned. Holes in the house. Trash and broken glass around the yard. House needs major repairs from inside and outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric Golf V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic cottage
Great stay, host provided s’more making material and firewood. Great fishing and view of lake Pepin. My wife’s father grew up in Frontenac so it was a trip down memory lane. We loved hiking at the state park.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer H.

Beautiful view
Can't get enough of the veiw. Just wish the weather had been nicer to enjoy the lake more. Host was very nice and occmidating..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mariah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Lovely stay, very sweet location and cabin, and very welcoming hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Pepin visit
Looking for a place for a family gathering in Minnesota. Found this cabin on Lake Pepin. It is a rustic cabin right on the water. Fulfilled our housing needs and greatly enjoyed the scenery. Had campfires every night and enjoyed the array of wildlife present. We would look to rent here again if we are back in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheri M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and scenic
This was an enjoyable getaway for me, my friend and her dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Nikki W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy little place!
Cozy and basic, just what we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Randy D.

I don't do reviews
I don't do reviews
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great as Always!!!
Wonderful time once again. Quiet peaceful cottage right on the river and very close to public beach. Fishing is always good in a boat or right from shore. Randy is very helpful and easy going. Cant wait till next year. Even with the flooding this spring Randy made sure the place was in order before our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lucas W., Maple Grove, MN USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin!
Randy’s place is the perfect cabin! It has all the amenities of home, but is rustic enough to know you’re on vacation. The location is perfect…on a quiet lagoon right on Lake Pepin. Plenty of room to sit, let the world pass you by and watch the eagles soar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

karra n.

Liked: Cleanliness
family vacation
great property!! we knew the recent floods had effected the land, so we were fine. but would have been nice to be able to swim off shore. we were unable to as too many weeds. the cabin is a cabin and was as expected. we enjoyed our time. Randy communicated with us very well and was greatly appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Garrett B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location next to Villa Maria and nice view.
Quaint cabin with a huge backyard and great view of the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Edie F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
The cabin smelled, was dirty, they had stacks of cushions (for outsude) on a table, old torn up bedding, torn chairs, had no 3 prong plugs to plug in the fireplace or anything else. There was something crawling in the walls. We stayed the first night because it was to late to find a place, but left the next morning. Just an awful experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous view of the Mississippi
Lots of wood for the bonfire. Enjoyed toasting s’more‘s provided by the owner. Our 10 pound dog really enjoyed exploring the property. Great location with lots to do in Lake City and Redwing. Nice rustic cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
Had a great time with family sitting around the campfire at night. Nice little lakeside cabin in quiet location.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very pleasant experience. Relaxing great view of the water. Adequate room.
Will definitely rent this property in the future if I have the opportunity. Randy is very helpful and easy to reach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Brooke S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Buyer Beware
We were very excited for our stay at this little cabin. The pictures looked nice enough, and we weren’t expecting a palace by any means. The outside has a great big yard, but it’s a mess. The deck has a railing that’s falling off, there is junk piled all around, and half the furniture doesn’t have cushions. We booked this house in particular so the kids could play in the water while we sat and watched them. No such luck, the algae was horrible, not necessarily the owner’s fault, but it would have been nice to know that swimming was not an option. Inside the house is cluttered and cramped. The “queen” bed is not long enough for a 5’10” adult. The bedroom with two beds seems to have a box spring as a mattress for one of them. There are two sofa beds that pull out and one was ok, not comfortable, but ok, the other was broken as the bar at the head of the bed did not hold up. The toilet is the Las thing I will mention, the handle broke, so we had to take the tank cover off and flush it that way. The location was good, with a useable beach a very short drive away. We had a good time and the house has potential, just needs a good overhaul.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022