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The Lookout at Darling Shores

Lakefront vacation home in Alexandria with kitchen

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Perched on Lake Darling in Alexandria, MN, this charming cabin offers a serene lake view and dock for your next vacation. With an indoor dining table seating 6-7 guests and outdoor Weber grill on the deck, you can savor meals together. The cabin also features a firepit with lawn chairs, high-speed internet, board games and Bluetooth speaker to ensure everyone's entertained.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 71 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Lookout at Darling Shores

Welcome to "The Lookout" at Darling Shores!



This three bedroom, two bathroom cabin is located on the beautiful Lake Darling in Alexandria, MN. With an incredible Lake view, dock, and patio area, it is the perfect spot for your next vacation.



The cabin features three bedrooms with sleeping arrangements for up to seven guests, two bathrooms with one shower, an indoor dining table with seating for 6-7 guests, an outdoor dining table + Weber grill on the deck, and a firepit with lawn chairs.



Please note that the property can accommodate seven guests but would be most comfortable with six.



Inside the cabin you will find board games, a Super Nintendo, a Bluetooth speaker, and high speed internet!



Additional Amenities Included:



-Coffee, Tea, spices, oils



-Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash



-Laundry Detergent, dish soap



About Lake Darling:



The Alexandria Chain of Lakes includes 11 connected lakes, five of these lakes can be easily navigated by channels which includes: Lake Le Homme Dieu, Lake Carlos, Lake Geneva, Lake Victoria and Lake Darling. The Chain is popularly known for recreation, fishing, and family fun!



Shared amenities on the property include a full playset for children, a large dock, and a huge balcony! Also provided are yard games such as corn hole!



You may contact management through the messaging app or by our office phone number which is posted in the welcome book!



Darling Shores is a lakefront property featuring six short-term rentals. The shared space includes a full swing set, large balcony, a shared dock and more.



Parking Details:



Each cabin has one designated parking spot, please contact management for additional parking needs.



Guests boats are welcome to dock at the property!



Nearby Activities to Enjoy in Alexandria:



-Swimming, Fishing, Boating, Kayaking, Local Marina's, Jet Skiing, Water Skiing, Paddle Boarding, Water Parks, & all Watersport Activities



-Golfing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, and Winery Tours



-Shopping, Antiquing, Museums, Health & Beauty Spas



Winter Activities:



-Sledding, Ice Skating, Snowboarding, Snowmobiling and Ice Fishing

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1 square foot

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 first aid kit
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

637064

About the neighborhood

Map
Alexandria, MN

What's nearby

  • Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Big Ole Viking Statue - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Runestone Museum - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Lake Latoka - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Angelinas - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Zorbaz - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Scooter's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lookout at Darling Shores pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Lookout at Darling Shores?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lookout at Darling Shores?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Lookout at Darling Shores located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Big Ole Viking Statue, Runestone Museum, and Casey’s Amusement Park. Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and Lake Latoka are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

The Lookout at Darling Shores Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

We enjoyed our stay. The location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sister's Weekend

Thank you for a great stay. It was perfect for our Sister's Getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Friday P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Phenomenal place!

This place was amazing. It had everything you needed and more. We will definitely be back the next time we are in the area. It exceeded my expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lakeside Retreat

Cabin exceeded our expectations. We loved the cabin decor!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tad B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Property was exactly as listing, lots of extras like grill, games, kayaks, bikes, etc. Super easy access to lake and other near by lakes. No issues with anything at the property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable, clean cabin

This cabin was perfect for our girls weekend. Slept 6 adults comfortably. The view was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house on the lake

Great property! I had a girls weekend for my 30th birthday and it was the perfect little house!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kalyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful little cabin on the lake!

We had a great stay. The cabin was just as described. Parking was a little tricky just because the spot numbers aren't in the order you'd expect but we found our spot just fine. Overall a great rental!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved the place!

The place was so clean, great decor, comfy beds, extra pillows and blankets, we appreciated the extras you provided like k-cups, condiments, shampoo, games, deck outdoor furniture to enjoy and the view was incredible!!! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darryl T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful time on the lake

What a beautiful cottage for a family gathering on Lake Darling. The cottage offered a great view of the lake and had all we needed both inside and outside to provide a week of fun and relaxation. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Had a nice winter stay. We have family nearby and needed a place for our 5 to sleep. I imagine it’s amazing in the summer, but worked great for the winter too. Furnace nice and warm, snow was cleared well. If you’re there in the winter, I recommend slippers or thick socks — but otherwise it has everything you need!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing tournament

The house was awesome! Super clean and what a beautiful setting! We got a little hung up with parking of our 2 trucks and trailers and the neighboring residents all volunteered to move their trucks and cars to accommodate us.............was amazing of them!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Small shower

We had 4 adults & 2 kids. With 6 people we were very cozy so it was good the kids had their own room with TV. Great view & location. Only downside is the shower is extremely small but we would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Great place to stay

The only issue we had was management failed to send us the instructions which included the code to open door and the complete address. I had to call and wait quite a while to get it all sorted out. We loved the property and it was very convenient to Alexandria.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla B.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024