Summary:
Nestled on 2 wooded acres with 1,000 feet of shoreline on gorgeous Lake Schmidt, this whole duplex can be yours for the weekend. Enjoy lake views and spot wildlife from the deck, the firepit, or get out on the lake with the 2 canoes, 4 kayaks and 4 paddle boards provided. Close to it all, the home is only 9 mins to St. Paul, 21 mins to Minneapolis, and 13 mins to MSP and MOA.
Other Things to Note:
Important Note: Before booking this beautiful lake home retreat, please ensure you have read our simple and straightforward house guidelines on this page and throughout the listing.
There is direct access to the lake from the property with a dock.
While swimming and fishing in the lake is not recommended, people have done it before if they're feeling adventurous or overly optimistic about fish. The water is shallow so the actively growing aquatic plants in the water usually reach the surface especially from May through August.
Motorized boats are not allowed on the lake so please enjoy the peace and tranquility. There are 2 canoes, 4 kayaks, and 4 paddle boards available for your use to go exploring around the lake. If you come during the summer months, you will find a beautiful section of lily pads with the most amazing flowers.
This modern lake home has been totally remodeled to provide all the creature comforts of home while allowing you to take in all the sights and sounds that nature has to offer. You may even see one of the resident bald eagles!
The house provides a great opportunity to get away from the pressures of life for either a couple of days or for a week or more.
The location is perfect as it's so close to the Minneapolis (20 min) and St. Paul (10 min) yet secluded enough that you would never know it.
The house has 8 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms.
Check in time is 3 PM and check out time is 10 AM.
For your reservation, the reservation fee includes 4 guests and each additional person, even if just stopping by and not staying overnight, is an additional charge which is calculated when you finalize your reservation. The current additional charge is $30 per guest per day.
I encourage you to purchase travel insurance so that in the unlikely yet possible event that something happens and you need to cancel your trip after the refund deadline, you can receive some of your costs back for eligible cancellations.
Please note that there may be security cameras that face the entrances of the house, NOT on the inside.
HOUSE RULES:
1) Quiet Hours: 10pm to 8am – Enforced by the City of Inver Grove Heights
City ordinance requires complete quiet around the home starting at 10pm. This means all outdoor activity and socializing must be brought inside by that time—no exceptions. My neighbors are extremely important to me, and I have a zero-tolerance policy on this rule. After 10pm, no music or conversation should be audible outside—including to neighbors, outdoor cameras, or the noise-monitoring system on-site. Soft, hushed voices are okay if necessary (like when walking to and from your car), but please avoid any unnecessary outdoor noise, and do not use car remotes that cause the horn to beep—lock manually instead. As you appreciate peace and quiet at your own home, please extend the same courtesy to my neighbors so I can continue offering this space to guests like you.
Violation of this rule may result in a fine deducted from your security deposit. AIRBNB’s and VRBO's Community Disturbance Policy also prohibits disruptive gatherings or excessive noise at any time of day.
(2) NO SMOKING INDOORS: this includes but is not limited to cigarettes, marijuana, and e-cigs/vapes. Smoking must be away from open doors and windows. You must pick up any cigarette butts or other smoking debris when smoking outside.
If I find any evidence of smoking inside, a $1500 fee will be taken from your security deposit plus the cost to remove the smoke smell.
(3) Guest list must be provided 2 weeks before your stay must match your actual guests. Guests over what you selected when making your reservation are $30 per person per day extra. Day guests and night guests are counted the same for fee purposes and a guest is defined as anyone on the property for 30 minutes or more over the age of 1. Please send first and last names in the message thread. Please understand an open guest list party is NOT ALLOWED and will result in an immediate cancellation of your reservation and any guests over the amount listed when booking will be charged at $30/guest/day. There is a limit of 40 guests during the day and a limit of 32 overnight guests.
I request a $1,500 security deposit to ensure these 3 rules are followed. It is your responsibility as the renter to communicate these rules to your guests.
To pay the House Rules Deposit:
Airbnb: I make a Money Request through the website. The deposit is then refunded through the website within 2 days after your stay if the house rules are followed.
VRBO: Will be "held" on the first day of your stay. Not a charge and is released within 48 hours of departure provided the house rules are followed.
I do not enjoy being so strict and requiring this security deposit but past experiences have made these steps necessary. I greatly appreciate your understanding.
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Dogs are allowed at a rate of $150/dog/stay and these rules must be followed:
1. No dogs on furniture. If your dog is used to that at home, please bring blankets or covers from home to cover furniture.
2. Kennel your dog when away from the house.
3. Give frequent potty breaks to avoid accidents in the home.
4. Must pick up after your dog in the yard
5. Please don’t leave your dog unattended on the deck so that it barks.
You are responsible for any damage to the property caused by your dog. Thank you for understanding.
Cats are not allowed due to their scratching and marking nature. Thanks for your understanding.
