Ottertail Lake, MN cabin with 3 Bedroom, Sleeps 6

Great location on the lake with plenty of room for everyone to unwind both inside and out. We liked the up North feel to the area and the cabin location has some great history you will find out if you have a chat with Randy or the neighbors. We enjoyed our stay up North but definitely had some interesting discussions with Randy prior to. About 4 weeks prior to our arrival Randy sent a message about a cleaning fee due and a system booking error that is costing him a night of income loss. We decided to pay the optional cleaning fee in good faith to offset the system error causing loss of income. Upon arrival we were surprised to see that the roof of the cabin had a tarp on it never mentioned in any conversations with Randy, we were told it was used to cover storm damage from the previous year. Randy also told us that we could not use the shower for 24 hours as he had attempted to fix a shower leak. Yes the bathroom was indeed small and though it wasn't our main hangout the continued leaking shower was frustrating every time someone showered it made for a lot of sock changes. The host was notified of the continued leak and also concerns for the leaking kitchen faucet as well with evidence of leaking for quite some time. I also had to get cleaning solution out of fridge before use. The fishing on Ottertail lake, Walker Lake and neighboring lakes was successful and we had so much fried fish that we ended up sharing with a couple of the neighbors. We did unfortunately have a problem middle of the week, we brought our own mid size fishing boat and used the lift provided by the Randy. We had put our boat on the lift after fishing one night, the next day was very windy on the lake so we didn't use the boat. When we went down to check on it we saw that there was a bent piece on the lift so we took a photo and contacted Randy; we received No response, very disappointing. After we got home we were notified that there would be a charge through VRBO for damages, I take no issue with that as it states in the contract but we did have damage insurance and could have filed a claim while there for full damage coverage had Randy responded. Although I feel bad that something while in our care was damaged, I feel worse that there was stress put on us pretrip and what felt like misrepresentation of the property when we arrived based on the host expectations. We would love to visit Ottertail Lake again but will look for other accommodations in the future.

The property was just as we expected. A true cabin feel! The swing set and tire swing were a big hit with the Grandsons. The beach during the day and the deck at night were great areas where family bonding took place. I know if there wasn't such a drought going on we would have had a blast around the fire ring. The kitchen was stocked to well with everything you would need to cook with. If we ever come back up to that area we would love to stay again!

I loved staying here and so did my family. The lake is right across the street, the rooms are pretty spacious for a cabin the bathroom is small but it is true to the photos and I mean its not like anyone is gonna spend their vacation in the bathroom anyway so it wasn't detrimental to the experience. I couldn't find any fault with it and I am picky as hell. The downside was the darn mosquitos but it's infront of a lake so mosquitos are to be expected. The lake was see through, it was clean so was the beach. All in all if your seeing this book your stay it was awesome.

We had a great week at this property. Randy was very responsive and helpful. The house is comfortable and the kitchen is well appointed. We used the dock, deck, and beach daily. Our only complaint was the policy of having the prior renter be responsible for cleaning. We left a clean house, but received what I would describe as a tidy one. The bathroom and shower in particular had not been cleaned. We'd have happily paid a cleaning fee to arrive at a truly clean house, particularly in the middle of this COVID scare.

Nice big deck where we spent the majority of our time when we weren’t fishing. Bedrooms are nice size. The bathroom was a little small and we had a couple of bigger guys that had trouble maneuvering in it. Randy was great to work with and very responsive with questions. The neighbors and neighborhood are nice as well. Thanks again Randy! We really enjoyed our stay at your cabin!

Jon and I brought our daughter and her family to Ottertail Lake to build on the foundation of loving lake life that we had grown up with. Although we were first concerned with the road dividing us from the lake, we found that to be very workable....a learning experience for the children and very considerate drivers. Randy did his best to make sure there were provisions (kitchen supplies, cleaning supplies, playing supplies, etc.) and concern for our safety. The kitchen was so very well supplied. The living room offered great comfort, the bedrooms gave great sleeping with fresh air and the sounds of the lake. The front deck was a joy for evenings, the fire pit was wonderful for roasted hot dogs and s’mores! The beach was most awesome, the boat lift worked great, the yard afforded plenty of play area for the children, the neighbors were very welcoming, the bridge on the river provided wonderful fishing for our 10 and 6 year old, giving them many beautiful memories of MN lake life. Thank you, Randy!

We stayed at the cabin over NDEA, October 18-22, for a nice fall get away. It was the perfect size and had all of amenities needed to enjoy our weekend. The yard was perfect for running through the leaves and just enjoying the fall colors. We enjoyed the fire pit and even though it was chilly enjoyed the sandy beach area. We will definitely come again!

Fishing trip with the guys- great place!

We rented from Randy for a week this summer. This was our first time renting a vacation home and it was a wonderful experience. When we arrived Randy was there mowing the yard. He welcomed us and gave us a tour of the property. The cabin is very nice and cozy. There was plenty of room for all of us to sleep. The beds were very comfortable. There is a full sized kitchen with everything you could possibly need for cooking and baking. The beach just across the road was very nice for swimming and relaxing. There is no air conditioning, no television (there are tv's for watching movies, but no local channels) and no wifi. So, we were forced to actually enjoy each other and talk with one another. ;) I have 2 teenage boys that actually survived the week and enjoyed our time together without their technology. :) The house stayed very cool with just the windows open, so that was never an issue. Randy was wonderful to work with. He responded to all of my messages within just a few hours. We greatly enjoyed our time here.

The cabin provided enough sleeping space for everyone. Randy was great to work with and provided us with his personal contact info in the event we had questions or for emergency purposes. He called to check in on us several times which was appreciated since we were unfamiliar with the cabin. The weather did not cooperate so unfortunately we weren't able to take advantage of the lake.