5 Bedroom, 3 1/2 Bath, Fully Furnished house with internet and cable, located on Grays Bay. 2 mins from downtown Wayzata. Nice open floor plan recently remodeled. Enjoy the beauty and relaxed atmosphere of lake living but also be in a location that is 12 to 15 mins from downtown Minneapolis as well as the airport because of close proximity to highways 394 and 494. Flat back yard less than 100 ft walk to the dock. Great Fishing, paddle boarding, kayaking, perfect for weekends on Grays Bays where there is no wake enforcement on the bay! Great for families with kids who like to swim: sand bar in the middle of the bay and lifeguard attended beach 2 mins away.
Property manager
Dru
Languages
English, French
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Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Minnetonka
Located in Minnetonka, this holiday home is on the beach. Paisley Park and Target Center are cultural highlights and Valleyfair Amusement Park is a popular area attraction. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at U.S. Bank Stadium or Target Field. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
Wayzata, MN
What's nearby
Ridgedale Center - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
Lake Minnetonka - 14 min drive - 14.8 km
Paisley Park - 14 min drive - 14.5 km
Target Field - 17 min drive - 21.0 km
U.S. Bank Stadium - 19 min drive - 22.4 km
Getting around
City West Station - 11 min drive
St. Paul - Minneapolis Station - 25 min drive
Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 17 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Starbucks - 4 min drive
6Smith - 6 min drive
Bruegger's - 4 min drive
Punch Pizza - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Wayzata, Lake Minnetonka pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Wayzata, Lake Minnetonka?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Wayzata, Lake Minnetonka?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Wayzata, Lake Minnetonka located?
Nestled on the beach, this Minnetonka holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Ridgedale Center, Shady Oak Beach and Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park. Lake Minnetonka and Round Lake Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Location and space in the home were perfect for our groups stay. The home was very well stocked and the owner was super communicative on any questions we had. The home itself could use a few updates but nothing that would deter us from staying again. The dock was perfect for renting a boat and we enjoyed having kayaks available to use!
Great location for our family vacation....2 grandparents, 3 couples and their 2 toddlers. Excellent location. Plenty of room for all of us and a very good layout.
Loved the location right on the Bay and the hosts provided everything, including extra paper towels and coffee :) The host was very easy to get ahold of and the check-in was a breeze. Location cannot be beat, so close to everything....restaurants, shopping, etc.
This home is in a fantastic location! We loved access to the boat, kayaks, fishing, proximity to parks and paddleboard. There was so much to do and not enough time!
Verified traveller
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Aimee M.
2 Aug 2018
Great lake property!
We had a great stay at Dru & Melanie's home on Lake Minnetonka and they were wonderful hosts. The configuration of the bedrooms and main level with a large gathering area and open kitchen was perfect for us. The fenced-in yard, deck and access to the private dock is ideal. The location was great and we will look forward to renting again.
We had a wonderful 4th of July visit. Staying on Grays Bay was such a treat. The dock worked easily for my cousin to bring over his boat and take us out. Fun to have the kayaks and a paddle board. Kitchen worked well for our large family bbq on the 4th.
4th of July on Lake Minnetonka is a must once in your life! And this property is right in the heart of all the fun, but you get to enjoy from a quiet and calm bay. Dru provides all the fun toys you need for the lake. We even loved that there was coffee, plenty of paper goods and well stocked towels for the lake. This was our second stay here and would love to stay again!
Lori N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
David S., Sandy, Utah
31 May 2017
Great location!
Upscale area with amazing views of the lake and surrounding mansions. Responsive owner . Gyms and grocerery store right around the corner. Amazing fishing right off the dock. Nice neighbors.
David S.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2017
10/10 Excellent
Steven S., Tucson
19 Jun 2018
Perfect waterfront Lake Minnetonka rental
Updated, very well equipped home in quiet Grays Bay near everything in Wayzata. 25 minutes to downtown Minneapolis and the airport. The paddle board and kayak were awesome to have available. Great neighbors and walking in the neighborhood as well. Very responsive owner with easy check-in and check-out. Hope to return next year.
My siblings and I grew up on Lake Michigan so we know our way around a lake. Lake Minnetonka is an amazing body of water with bays and rivers and bayous. Less than 30 minutes from downtown Minneapolis, Dru and Melanie’s house is on Gray’s Bay, at the east end of the lake and conveniently located near a bike path, boat launch, and the town of Wayzata (2 miles). The lake is the best feature of the house, and you can enjoy the water from the deck, dock, by boat, or the paddle board and 2 kayaks on the property. The hosts are very responsive and they made check in very easy. The house is functional with ice and plenty of cleaning supplies on hand. There are five bedrooms with 2 king beds and 3 queen beds, plus a bonus room that can serve as an office, playroom, or spare bedroom if you have an air mattress. Overall, this is a great place to explore Lake Minnetonka.
My sons and their families came for the week. 6 adults and 5 kids. We wanted lake, sand and lots of room. We rented a boat one day, used the paddle board and kayaks. Fished had friends with jet skis stop by.
We also hosted a larger group of our family Friday eve. It was the perfect place for everyone.
Dru had life jackets, kayaks, a paddle board, fishing gear and the docks were great for the kids to feed some fish.
The house is very well stocked. The beds are really comfy, lots of puzzles and board games and a fabulous toy room. We celebrated my grandson’s 4th birthday the whole week, he was awed.
Would highly recommend this home…great memories were made
Sue and Ron
Very nice lake home for summer activities include a dock and a beautiful view with adequate amenities. We were provided the paddle board and kayaks as well as very a nice home with multiple bedrooms and easy dining and kitchen experience. Communications were excellent with the homeowner and I appreciate that most of all. The only thing I would suggest is there would be a few more dishes (i.e. mugs for coffee and bowls for cooking etc.) and we were short on hangers for the guest room. So, I had to bring these items from home. If people didn’t live close by it might be difficult because then they might need to purchase these items. Other than that it was awonderful vacation.
The location of the property was fantastic. Everything we went to was at most 20 minutes away, including Prince's studio! Our family of 10 fit well in the house. We had a blast!
Loved swimming off the dock, beautiful lake views, wonderful open concept first floor to enjoy family meals, games, and cocktail hour! Would stay again tomorrow if we had more pto!
The house is nice and roomy. It was perfect for our group of 10. The location is amazing!!! Incredible views from the master bedroom, living room and both upper and lower decks. Lots of fun toys To enjoy the lake - Kayaks, paddle board and fishing poles. We caught lots of pan fish and 3 pike fishing off the backyard
dock! The place is magical!
P.S. The property owner was very helpful and always quick to reply through the booking process.
Went here with my family. We had a great time and enjoyed lake minnetonka. The house was great and right on the water. Lots of good boating too. Great communication as well. Thank you
Aaron G.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Betsy M.
14 Aug 2017
Fun spot for the whole family!!!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property, as it had easy access and lovely views of the lake! The fenced in yard was a big plus and we liked being in such close proximity to Wayzata. The owners were also very helpful and accommodating! This a fun spot and very family friendly!!
Betsy M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Megan T.
9 Aug 2017
Summer vacation!
We stayed two weeks at this property and it was amazing. The location was ideal with close proximity to both Wayzata and Excelsior. The kitchen/family room area was perfect for hanging out and the view of the lake was lovely. We were able to keep our boat right at the dock which made going out on Lake Minnetonka easy and fun. There were fishing poles, a kayak and a stand up paddle board ready to use. The fishing off the dock was a highlight for the kids. The neighbours also were very pleasant. It was truly a perfect way to spend our summer vacation in Minneapolis! Thank you!
Megan T.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Teresa L.
13 Jul 2016
Love the area
We all really enjoyed our Lake Minnetonka vacation. Beautiful lake house, and as a parent we loved the fenced in flat yard allowing or preventing the kids to swim/fish off the dock. We are now looking to purchase on Grays Bay!
Teresa L.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
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10 Jul 2016
Perfect location, great lake holiday
We rented for 30 days, home was first class and loved the location on lake Minnetonka. Will rent again for sure. Thanks
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