On the water in the Historic Heart of Ranier, Minnesota

International Falls, Minnesota
$386 avg/night
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

With sweeping views from the deck or dock, the Mermaid Landing (1/2 of the Shabby Chic Lake House duplex, owner does not live on site, but has the Mermaid Loft upstairs for their use when they happen to be in town & sometimes for friends wanting a special vacation) is sure to be your favorite spot for relaxation and fun. This downstairs unit has one tub/shower bathroom and an additional 1/2 bath. It sleeps up to 6 on three double beds in three separate rooms (2 bedrooms and a sleeping porch with a pullout). There's also a large corner sofa that could sleep a couple kids. The bedrooms are on the small side, but we were able to fit 2 separate bedrooms and a full bath plus a 1/2 bath without sacrificing a living room, full kitchen, dining area, and porch area for a pullout bed. Other than peak season, the Mermaid Landing usually rents for around the same price as a hotel room.. The beds are high enough off the ground to easily accommodate suitcases underneath and there is a hanging bar attached to the bed.
It has a full gourmet kitchen with stainless appliances, glassware and dishes and any thing you need to cook, Keurig coffee maker with variety of pods, gas grill, patio furniture and umbrella, deck and dock, sand beach swim area, free wifi, cable, smart tv, ( in season and when available; 2-5 bikes(bike to town on the bike trail for your morning latte), 4 k kayaks, two stand up paddle boards, fishing rods and tackle (you'll need to get a fishing license)), 100% cotton bed linens and bath towels, beach towels, dock blankets, washer and dryer in house, and more. Just step off the rocking chair front porch and you're almost at Loony's Brew Pub (formerly Woody's). The Rainy Lake Grill Restaurant is 1 block and the Ranier Municipality (on and off sale) is 2 blocks and Tara's Wharf's Ice Cream shop is across the alley. The Cantilever Hotel, distillery and restaurant is across the street.
During the summer months, a couple of times per month, our little village is lucky enough to have Loony's host a live band(I haven't heard a bad one yet!). Loony's deck is next door to the Shabby Chic Lake House and so if you happen to catch one of these nights, you will probably hear the music until 11 or even midnight sometimes, especially if it's a nice night and you have your windows open. During our annual Ranier Daze festival that falls on the 2nd week of August, there will definitely be a band. July 01st is the Canadian Independence Day and fireworks that can be seen in Ranier usually bring a fun night in our little village.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels On The Beach
  • DINING

    Breakfast Available For A Fee Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 650 Sq Ft (60 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Garden Gas Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Hunting Nearby Kayak On Site Paddleboard On Site Power Boating Nearby Sledding Nearby Snow Sports Gear Snowmobiling Nearby Tennis On Site Water Sports Equipment Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village Near A Hospital On The Lake On The River On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Anne D.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2025

    Stayed Sep 15, 2025

    The property was just as described. It was very cute and comfortable. We really loved the porch facing the water. The owner was a great source of information for us. The neighborhood was delightful.

  • Laurie W.

    Submitted Aug 28, 2025

    Stayed Aug 20, 2025

    It was very nice to meet and visit with the property owners.

  • Jenna W.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    Beautiful home, and beautiful stay on the lake. Thank you for sharing all of the wonderful amenities and being so welcoming.

  • Nancy A.

    Submitted Aug 1, 2025

    Stayed Jul 27, 2025

    Cozy, clean, and beautiful views of the water. My cousin and I enjoyed a girls get away. Check-in was a breeze. Kitchen has enough things to make a short stay comfortable. Wi-Fi worked well. Enjoyed sitting on the deck and dock watching the world go by. The Mermaid has a whimsical flair to it. Very clean. The owners were in the upstairs unit and were very considerate of us and we of them. Geoff was helpful when I was looking for someone to take us on the water. The trains go through at all hours of the day & night. If you're a light sleeper, this may not be the place for you.

  • Caitlin R.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2025

    Stayed Jul 24, 2025

    Great place! Loved our stay.

  • David H.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2025

    Stayed Jul 16, 2025

    Very nice place with great people!

  • Drew K.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2025

    Stayed Jun 11, 2025

    An awesome home, located in the heart of Ranier. Great proximity to wonderful food & drink and plenty of water toys to enjoy the lake.

  • Kathryn T.

    Submitted May 24, 2025

    Stayed May 19, 2025

    The house is perfectly described. It is very well maintained, and very well stocked with all of the necessities. Communication was very quick, and always helpful.Our main purpose for this trip was to relax. We were able to do some stargazing, and some hiking as well. The lake was just beautiful, and we wish it was summer so we could get out into the water!The town had everything we needed, and the entire trip went perfectly. This home was very thoughtfully cared for, and the hosts went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable.

  • Joey E.

    Submitted Dec 29, 2024

    Stayed Dec 26, 2024

    Family of three was just right for the size and space. Very clean and updated kitchen. Views are great and couldn’t get any closer to the water than this one is. Can’t wait to try it in the summer.

  • Nichole G.

    Submitted Nov 19, 2024

    Stayed Nov 15, 2024

    The mermaid is a cute little house on the water in Ranier. It is located perfectly between driving to towns to check out and Voyageur National Park. Amy was great to work with and communicated with us everything we needed to know. The place I would say is more for max of 4 people vs up to 6 like suggested

  • MJ A.

    Submitted Oct 23, 2024

    Stayed Oct 10, 2024

    Such a beautiful home on the lake, filled with such fun decor. House was loaded with lots of extras...we enjoyed our stay so very much!!

  • Kendra K.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2024

    Stayed Sep 9, 2024

    Our initial visit was business related which also provided time for self care. The cottage is inviting, cozy and decorated delightfully. The dock was a most welcoming site for respite, reading and sipping wine. The beds are comfortable, sheets colorfully Lilly Pulitzer like with quality through & through from the comforters and towels. The view, sounds and pulse of the area was just what our hearts & souls needed. The cottage is perfectly designed to provide the comforts to any traveler with maximization of space. Thank you for making your home a beautiful option to call home while we travelers long for clean, comfort and contentment.

  • Joseph K.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2024

    Stayed Jul 25, 2024

    4 great nights

  • Rachel W.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2024

    Stayed Aug 4, 2024

    Really nice, quality space. So many VRBOs are cheap and full of cheap junk, and this space was really nice and thoughtfully curated. The owners and property managers were all fantastic.

  • Jessica D.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2024

    Stayed Jul 14, 2024

    Convent cute little spot on rainy lake. Close to wonderful restaurant/distillary, local bar, and ice cream joint. Everyone was happy!

  • Melinda P.

    Submitted Jul 18, 2024

    Stayed Jul 3, 2024

    This is a very cute, renovated older home. We had 4 people (2 teens and 2 adults), and that is the maximum I would want there. It is in a beautiful location, close to all the action. The AC drowns out any noise from people visiting the bar next door.

  • Submitted Jun 29, 2024

    Stayed Jun 26, 2024

    This property is everything we needed and wanted. The owners were very kind and communicated well. They even texted to let us know that there was a high likelihood of seeing northern lights on one of the nights we were staying. The house was very clean and well stocked. We loved our stay and if ever in the area again, we will not hesitate to book here again.

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Includes taxes and fees
$386+
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