Title: River's Bend | Ottertail, MN Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # River's Bend | Ottertail, MN Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for River's Bend | Ottertail, MN ![Interior - River's Bend | Ottertail, MN (Otter Tail)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91130000/91129000/91128977/f38dccb3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - River's Bend | Ottertail, MN (Otter Tail)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91130000/91129000/91128977/a865ed6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - River's Bend | Ottertail, MN (Otter Tail)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91130000/91129000/91128977/b5c2eeb0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, stereo - River's Bend | Ottertail, MN (Otter Tail)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91130000/91129000/91128977/52b51dbe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - River's Bend | Ottertail, MN (Otter Tail)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91130000/91129000/91128977/b1fb5814.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched on the Ottertail River, River’s Bend offers a serene retreat with expansive views of the water. Unwind in the large flat yard, perfect for bonfires and lawn games or enjoy outdoor activities with 2 paddle boards and 2 kayaks provided. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travelers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### River's Bend | Ottertail, MN Welcome to River’s Bend on the Ottertail River. This 4 bedroom home is situated in the perfect location between Rush Lake and Ottertail Lake with easy access just off of HWY 78 between Perham and Ottertail. A large flat yard facing the water offers a perfect spot for yard games, lounging, or a bonfire. Upon entering the home, you’ll walk through the garage into a large mudroom, and then into the kitchen. You’ll be greeted by large windows overlooking the river and a paved patio, complete with a propane grill and fire pit. On the main level is the primary bedroom with a king bed, living room, dining room, bathroom, and kitchen. Upstairs you’ll find the loft that has 2 queens and one full size beds and an additional queen mattress. There is ample room in the loft for additional sleeping and living space. Pets are allowed with a pet fee and leashed outdoors. There is not a swimming beach on this property, but directly across the river, less than 100 feet away, is a beautiful sand bar and beach that offers private swimming and lounging for you to enjoy. There is a very slow current running through this area that makes way for beautiful and clean water, and a nice gradual speed to get all the way to Ottertail Lake. The home comes fully stocked with all the essentials and supplies needed to accommodate 8 guests including plates, glassware, silverware, bedding, towels, paper towels, toilet paper, laundry detergent, dishwasher detergent, and hand soap. We have a toaster, a blender, a crockpot, a Keurig coffee maker, a Pizza oven, an air fryer, Instant pot Pressure cooker, Blender outdoor Patio Furniture Included in your stay are 2 Paddle Boards and 2 Kayaks. Take in the amazing scenery and all that the Ottertail River has to offer. Sota Lake Properties in Perham, MN offers watercraft and water toys that can be delivered with your stay. Book your stay this fall to see the amazing colors. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Wheelchair-accessible parking available - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Patio - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry detergent - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 1 accessible parking space - Smooth flooring in public areas - Stair-free path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Limited housekeeping ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2230000/2227500/2227475/44156e0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### GrandStay Hotel & Suites Perham Perham - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Parking included 9.2 Wonderful 529 reviews $117 nightly $130 total Mar 8 - 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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 378842 ## About the neighborhood Located in Ottertail, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Maple Wood Park and Head Lake Wildlife Management Area, while History Museum of East Otter Tail County and ITOW Veterans Museum are cultural highlights. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## River's Bend | Ottertail, MN Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shawn R. Sep 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent property The place was perfect. The pictures didn’t do it justice. The bed was the most comfortable bed I have ever slept in. Lots of games and things to do. The yard was huge with a fire pit and a large deck on the river for fishing or relaxing. ##### Shawn R. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meghan G. Jun 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy My family and I had a wonderful time! ##### Meghan G. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Denise B. Sep 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy View is nice as well as the property. Enjoyed bonfires and the amenities were great. Easy check in and there was an issue with the refrigerator leaking that was resolved during our 2nd week. Overall a wonderful stay. ##### Denise B. Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adrian S. Aug 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Our stay had everything we needed. Peace, quiet, and water. The house had all the small things that make your stay a breeze. The neighbors were kind and helpful. Getting in and out of the water was easy and the kayaks, paddle boards, and canoe were perfect for playing around in the water ##### Adrian S. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Mary V. Sep 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet Setting……..Except Overall very nice. Didn’t expect a busy road so close by. ##### Mary V. 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