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9 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 306498 sq ft

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Underwood, MN
  • Popular LocationPhelps Mill10 min drive
  • Popular LocationOtter Tail Lake14 min drive
  • Popular LocationGlendalough State Park29 min drive
  • AirportDetroit Lakes, MN (DTL)57 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.

Spectacular Lakefront Retreat on 2 acres~ Perfect Large Family Getaway

Shady Nook Lake Retreat - is a uniquely spacious, executive style built house. With multiple suites this is a perfect vacation property to accommodate large groups, families, businesses, church events, reunions, weddings while still having enough room to have your own private space. Flat walkout from the house to the clean sandy beach is perfect for the kids to play and grandparents to watch under the large shade tree!

Property manager

Pam Altendorf

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 9 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 8 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Billiards/pool table on site
  • Foosball table on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Table tennis on site
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 6,498 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We love children!

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 95
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Lake Retreat Underwood
Lake Retreat Private vacation home
Lake Retreat Private vacation home Underwood

About the neighborhood

Underwood

Located in Underwood, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Prospect House & Civil War Museum and Fergus Falls Center for Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Spidahl's Ski Gaard and Thumper Pond Golf Course. Traveling with kids? Consider Delagoon Park, or check out an event or a game at I 94 Speedway Inc. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as motor boating.
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What's nearby

  • Phelps Mill - 10 min drive
  • Otter Tail Lake - 14 min drive
  • Maplewood State Park - 23 min drive
  • Glendalough State Park - 29 min drive
  • I 94 Speedway Inc - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • Beach Bums Bar & Eatery - 15 min drive
  • Zorbaz - 16 min drive
  • Zorbaz Beach Bar - 16 min drive
  • Amor Rumors - 9 min drive
  • Guzzlers - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular Lakefront Retreat on 2 acres~ Perfect Large Family Getaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Lakefront Retreat on 2 acres~ Perfect Large Family Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Lakefront Retreat on 2 acres~ Perfect Large Family Getaway?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular Lakefront Retreat on 2 acres~ Perfect Large Family Getaway located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Phelps Mill, Otter Tail Lake, and Spidahl's Ski Gaard. Glendalough State Park and Lake Blanche are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marlys S.

Liked: Cleanliness
March madness
We couldn't be happier with our entire experience. A great house, well supplied, cozy, family friendly...worked for everyone, from the youngest to the oldest.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Shady Nook!
My friends and I can’t say enough great things about The Shady Nook! First of all, Pam gave such great & clear info prior to arrival regarding amenities to house & check in process! She answered any question I had during the stay within 10 minutes & was overall incredibly accommodating! The house & view were BEAUTIFUL! We couldn’t believe how spacious it was & how many bathrooms it had! (That is KEY when you put 25 girls together for a weekend). The hangout spots were perfect & the bedrooms were tucked far enough away that when some guests wanted to go to sleep early they couldn’t even hear the rest of the group! (Again hard to accomplish with a group of girls that big haha).. 10/10 recommend the shady nook for your large group stay! Would love to come back here some day! Thank you Pam!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was equipped with everything that any one would want to have in their own home.
The house was very cozy, even though it is very large.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Wonderful stay at the Lake Retreat! The host was quick to respond and assist. We stayed with a big family and all had space and a place to sleep, everything was provided. Would definitely consider this cabin again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property and hosts!!
This large home is on a beautiful lake, is in great shape, and the hosts are not only great to work with, but they keep working to improve it. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharlene A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!
Great house for extended family vacation !
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon D., Stillwater MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was lovely!
This home is amazing! There is so much space and it is beautifully kept. Many rentals do not have enough dishware or cooking supplies to feed the number of people they hold but this home goes above and beyond on the kitchen supplies. Our family enjoyed all the games and space to relax as well. We stayed during the cold season so did not get outside to enjoy the property but the area is peaceful and quiet. The owners were very helpful when we accidentally locked ourselves out of rooms, and check in/check out was very easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation 2022
Great property!! The floor plan was great . There could be several games going on at the same time and everyone still felt like we were together yet not on top of one another. The bedrooms were equipped with great mattresses and air mattress if needed. I can't say enough about the kitchen!! We take this family vacation every year and I always have to cart along half of my own kitchen. I did this year too but did not have to unpack it. Plenty of tableware for the whole family and LOTS of large pans to accommodate cooking for the number of people the house holds. Pam was very easy to work with and answered our questions promptly and thoroughly. Her decor has a way of saying welcome without her being there. She even had the Christmas tree up!! Plenty of space outside for us to park vehicles and snowmobiles as well. Easy access to the lake and backyard also. We had the Great Grandma's along and they were able to see the lake and all the activity from the house if they were cold or not wanting to come out. The property is new to Kevin and Pam and we could tell some parts were a work in progress but did not feel like we were in a construction zone!! We are already talking about returning next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gail B., Saint Paul MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Family fun.
Lots of space. Everything we needed for family fun. Pam was very accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark H., Richmond, MN. USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Get-together
Clean, roomy and had so much to do. Great communication from owners. Excellent experience!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

General property information

Check-In Time
4:30 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Location
Underwood
Structure Type
Private vacation home