Contemporary Urban Loft Accommodations On A Private Lakeside Setting!

Howard Lake, Minnesota
$213 avg/night
Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Villa

Property Type

Sleep 2

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Located just 45 minutes west of Minneapolis, Minnesota and just south of the town of Howard Lake, you can enjoy a vacation close to home! The dutch lake farm GUEST HOUSE is a contemporary, private guest house, lofted above a garage for maximum views of Dutch Lake and picturesque fields and woods through floor to ceiling windows. The virtual glass living room is one architectural element of your own private accommodations including a private entrance, living room, dinette with small refrigerator and microwave oven, bedroom and full bathroom.
Enjoy the two docks and use of the canoe and fire pit. Explore the private 80 acre setting with a trail through fields, a hardwood forest, and a Christmas tree growing farm. Enjoy all the nature that Minnesota has to offer while canoeing, hiking the trails, fishing off the dock by the lake, bird watching, stargazing far from the city’s light pollution, or simply relaxing on the double hammock under the 200 year old cottonwood tree. Peace and tranquility abound! Dutch Lake Guest House is the name of our social media presence - follow us there to learn more!

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Property Does Not Allow Children
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Paper Towels Refrigerator
  • LAUNDRY

    Near Laundromat
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Kayak On Site Power Boating Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    No Elevators Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 02:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Kevin D.

    Submitted Jun 11, 2026

    Stayed May 30, 2026

    We had a wonderful time at Christie and Greg’s guest house. Highly recommend!

  • Victoria R.

    Submitted May 17, 2026

    Stayed May 15, 2026

    We had a wonderful stay at the property! It was very clean, the grounds were well kept, and the owners were attentive. The guest house is beautiful and looks like a bouquet hotel, it has everything you need for a short stay. The grounds are amazing, the lake was clear and peaceful, and the trail around the property is such a nice walk with lots of beautiful views. This is a great stay if you are looking for somewhere quiet with lots of nature!

  • Anna L.

    Submitted Feb 17, 2026

    Stayed Feb 13, 2026

    Environment was amazing!!!

  • Ciera N.

    Submitted Nov 3, 2025

    Stayed Oct 31, 2025

    Loved the big windows and natural light. Offering a relaxing retreat as the weather cools outside. Friendly and attentive hosts.

  • the d.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    Beautiful property. Very clean. Nearby towns if wanting to go out to eat. Awesome trail for walks through nature and beautiful trees.

  • Ilsa H.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2025

    Stayed Sep 15, 2025

    This is such a tranquil spot, and perfect for a last night in MN after some time in Minneapolis. My husband loved the fishing access and caught a few bass! The guest house was modern and pristine; no worries about cleanliness whatsoever. We had no trouble accessing mobile internet. Hosts were very nice!

  • Angela B.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    Return visit for 3 nights. Greg and Christie were there to greet us along with Picasso. We enjoyed the long weekend with more time to soak in the quiet time on their hammocks, listening to the sound of nature and breathing fresh air. Just what we needed! Thanks again for a wonderful stay!

  • Claire K.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2025

    Stayed Aug 17, 2025

    This was an incredibly peaceful getaway! We loved the walk through the woods, meeting the friendly pup on the property, and spending time relaxing on the bench on the dock. We hope to be back!

  • Angela B.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    Instructions for check in was very clear. Once we arrived, we were happily greeted by Picasso (dog) and Craig. Very friendly and welcoming. The stay was everything and more. Peaceful, private and perfect to get refocused in nature. We laid in the hammocks and laid our blanket down in the yard. Beautiful views on the deck. I would recommend cover up or bug spray as mosquitoes were aggressive. We were so impressed by the night after checking out of our one-night stay, we booked for a 3-night stay. Can’t wait to return!

  • Ayden O.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2025

    Stayed Jul 15, 2025

    Cozy loft space was very clean, artsy, and enjoyable, owners are kind and communicative

  • Alicia H.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2025

    Stayed Jul 4, 2025

    We had a great time, wonderful place, nice and clean.

  • Barry G.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2025

    Stayed Jun 22, 2025

    This loft is exactly as advertised. If you want a place to decompress and disconnect, this is your place. The lake is beautiful and the loft is very well kept. Another plus is you are only a 45-60 minute drive from MSP, so depending on where you want to go in the city, you can be there, generally, within the hour. It’s the best of both worlds. My wife and I would highly recommend this place.

  • Jeff S.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2025

    Stayed Jun 15, 2025

    Great place for a quiet getaway. Beautiful property with multiple opportunities to connect with nature. We enjoyed hanging out on the dock and walking the trails. Definitely recommend!

  • Michael M.

    Submitted May 27, 2025

    Stayed May 24, 2025

    Very nice - peaceful!

  • Melinda O.

    Submitted May 19, 2025

    Stayed May 17, 2025

    Overall we liked the property. This is a guest house next to a main house, but it feels very private. It was clean and comfortable. There is not a tv in the house which would have been nice to watch a movie because the weather did not cooperate. Bring your own paper towels, they only left a few on the roll! Also, bring sugar/ cream for the Keurig, but the pods are provided. We did hike on the trail and it was not mowed and we did pull off several ticks. Take a picture of the map before you go on the trail that they have in the kitchenette area that shows the trail and where to go, we did get turned around a few times but figured it out. There are a few benches along the way of the trail, but they were so old and rundown looking, we didn't want to sit on them. There is not any curtains on a lot of the windows, so it is nice and bright right away in the morning.

  • Marty P.

    Submitted May 6, 2025

    Stayed May 1, 2025

    We loved our stay. It was very peaceful and the loft floor to ceiling window to look out at the birds and field. We used the bench on the dock enjoying the lake and the birds.

  • Anna B.

    Submitted Apr 26, 2025

    Stayed Apr 25, 2025

    Perfect for a night away! The lake is gorgeous, the indoor space is very clean and the owners have a sweet and friendly dog we enjoyed meeting. My only complaint (and this is not the owner’s fault) is that the bathroom has loft-style walls, so some on its walls are open at the top and don’t fully connect to the ceiling, which is not ideal for privacy. Otherwise the place is great though!

  • Ryan V.

    Submitted Feb 16, 2025

    Stayed Feb 14, 2025

    Did a little ice fishing. Enjoyed the quiet loft and played some cards. Would be great in the summer months with the lake. trail, and fire. It was a chilly week-end outside.

  • Kristin A.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2024

    Stayed Oct 13, 2024

    Once a year I go on a solo retreat. I stayed at the the guest house 6 days/5nights.It was SPOTLESS-looks just like the VRBO pics. Christie was great-quickly answering questions, & checked in a few times to see if I needed anything. The property is beyond beautiful & well maintained. I tried to captured its' essense-many pictures...Picasso the sweepup was theraputic. Everyday I played with or sat with her. I relaxed on the dock w/morning coffee & reading.For wi-fi I used phone hot spot for my computer. I wish they had a small sink in the kitchanette-going to the bathroom for water/rinsing etc. was inconvenient. An incredible stay! I like exploring new towns-all within 8-20 min. Check websites for days/times open. All antiues stores also have repurposed, new & locally made items. HOWARD LAKE-Vintage Exchange, Trouble's (bar & grill), Mocha Moose Coffee (in a gas station-not great) ANNANDALE-Homestyle Country Cafe (delicious breakfast & strawberry/rhubarb pie, Vintage Patina-it says 4,000 sq. ft.-didn't seem bigger than other antique stores), BUFFALO-Lakeview Antiques & Collectables, Buffalo Nickel Antique Mall, Buffalo Books & Coffee (great book selection/coffee/banana chip bread), The Porch Antiques-2 levels-FAVORITE SHOP), COKATO-Double Shot Coffee (large space to relax/read-fantastic coffee/baked goods), Delano-Edie Maes Eatery (american breakfast & chinese food) huge breakfast portions. There are several apple orchards in the area. Dominos & Trouble's deliver pizza.

  • Bryce B.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2024

    Stayed Oct 12, 2024

    Yes

  • Momoka O.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2024

    Stayed Sep 13, 2024

    Very clean and organized, very cozy loft. We enjoyed such a pretty view and atmosphere. Greg was such an amazing host and his response was very quick every time.

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