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Vintage Lake Cottage On The Shores Of Lake Pepin

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Beach
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Frontenac, MN
  • Lake Pepin
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Frontenac State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Maiden Rock Winery & Cidery
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Vintage Lake Cottage On The Shores Of Lake Pepin

Step back in time to when families enjoyed long days on the beach and long nights around the camp fire. Located on the banks of the Mississippi River and Lake Pepin, this property offers sweeping views of the waterfront and majestic bluffs of the Hiawatha Valley. A large living area is the perfect place to play games, dine, enjoy the views and unwind. The large yard is perfect to enjoy outdoor sports and huge sand beach and dock are your gateway to adventure.

Located 10 miles from Red Wing and 5 miles from Lake City this is the perfect place to book to enjoy all the area has to offer. From world class fishing, boating, wineries, dining, shopping, museums, skiing, golfing, biking and more, there is a reason this region has been included as on of the world's top 25 historic travel destinations.

Book your stay now and get ready to make memories that will last a lifetime.

Property manager

Randy Koplin

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Quiet hours 10pm to 8am please
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
We do require you clean up after your pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside
Off street parking only not allowed along the road. maximum of 3 vehicles no campers or tents. township rule
no loud noise parties or fireworks quiet hours 9pm to 9am township rule
fire in fire pit only must be monitored at all times and extinguished when done township rule

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Quiet hours 10pm to 8am please
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Frontenac

Located in Frontenac, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Red Wing Shoe Store & Museum and Aliveo Military Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hansen's Harbor and Lake City Golf. Travelling with kids? Consider Reads Landing and Pepin Depot Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Frontenac, MN

What's nearby

  • Lake Pepin - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Frontenac State Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Florence Township Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Reads Landing - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Maiden Rock Winery & Cidery - 51 min drive - 52.5 km

Getting around

  • Red Wing Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chickadee Cottage Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fresh Wok of Lake City - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Big Bear Pizzeria & Deli - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vintage Lake Cottage On The Shores Of Lake Pepin pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Vintage Lake Cottage On The Shores Of Lake Pepin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vintage Lake Cottage On The Shores Of Lake Pepin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vintage Lake Cottage On The Shores Of Lake Pepin located?

Nestled on the beach, this Frontenac cottage is just steps away from Lake Pepin and Mississippi River. Florence Township Beach and Frontenac State Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 100 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristine E.

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

Very relaxing

We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Leslie R.

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

Lake Pepin

Beautiful location. Cabin met all our needs! They had everything we could imagine or need! It was a great getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Perfect Fall Getaway

My husband and I took a long weekend for his birthday up to Lake Pepin. What an absolute gem this cottage was! All of the stresses of life just melted away from the gorgeous scenery and I just loved all of the charm and neat antiques in this home. We will definitely return!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ariel H.

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

2024 Belmont Trip!

We always love the accommodations! We kayak, fish, swim, and just make memories! We will definitely be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nikki W.

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

Cozy little place!

Cozy and basic, just what we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mariah W.

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

Lovely

Lovely stay, very sweet location and cabin, and very welcoming hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheri M.

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

Peaceful and scenic

This was an enjoyable getaway for me, my friend and her dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Dave & Kris B., Sioux City, IA

Relaxing Fun

Had everything we needed. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bethany K.

Perfect getaway!

We had a great girls' getaway weekend at this cabin! It was perfect for us to relax and enjoy the beautiful Lake Pepin.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Eric Golf V.

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

Rustic cottage

Great stay, host provided s’more making material and firewood. Great fishing and view of lake Pepin. My wife’s father grew up in Frontenac so it was a trip down memory lane. We loved hiking at the state park.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lucas W., Maple Grove, MN USA

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

Great cabin!

Randy’s place is the perfect cabin! It has all the amenities of home, but is rustic enough to know you’re on vacation. The location is perfect…on a quiet lagoon right on Lake Pepin. Plenty of room to sit, let the world pass you by and watch the eagles soar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William U.

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

Right on the lake, no bugs, lots of bird song,quiet and relaxing

Very easy to rent, photos were accurate, close to home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Stacy S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location

The location was great. Enjoyed the view. It was unfortunate that the lake/river flooded prior to our stay, however, we were still able to enjoy the kayaks that were provided. It was also nice to bring our pets to enjoy the vacation. I think the place just needs a little repair, the windows facing the lake did leak a little when it rained/stormed the one night. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody B.

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

Cozy!

This rustic cabin is in a lovely setting with very kind propery owners. Randy is extremely nice. He ( and his mother ) went out of the way to make sure we were happy. Such awesome people!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer H.

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

Beautiful view

Can't get enough of the veiw. Just wish the weather had been nicer to enjoy the lake more. Host was very nice and occmidating..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

Lake Pepin visit

Looking for a place for a family gathering in Minnesota. Found this cabin on Lake Pepin. It is a rustic cabin right on the water. Fulfilled our housing needs and greatly enjoyed the scenery. Had campfires every night and enjoyed the array of wildlife present. We would look to rent here again if we are back in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D.

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

Cute cabin!

Just what I love and expect from a lake cabin. Pretty views from cabin. Flat property making loading/unloading and walking back and forth from water to cabin easy. Beach for kids to entertain themselves. Clean, sandy water right out from beach. Great family fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

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

Great as Always!!!

Wonderful time once again. Quiet peaceful cottage right on the river and very close to public beach. Fishing is always good in a boat or right from shore. Randy is very helpful and easy going. Cant wait till next year. Even with the flooding this spring Randy made sure the place was in order before our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

karra n.

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

family vacation

great property!! we knew the recent floods had effected the land, so we were fine. but would have been nice to be able to swim off shore. we were unable to as too many weeds. the cabin is a cabin and was as expected. we enjoyed our time. Randy communicated with us very well and was greatly appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

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

Wonderful get away a short drive from home

We were looking for a cabin not far from home and we found in Randy’s rustic cabin in Old Frontenac on Lake Pepin. What’s amazing is the property (not the cabin) was underwater because of flooding on the Mississippi River 3 weeks before we arrived. But the lawn was cleaned up, we parked the pontoon on the beach and moved into the cabin, which is older, but has a large living area and was very clean. There’s no TV reception, no internet and cell service for a spotty, but we loved it! Our 7 day stay was relaxing. There’s a nice fire pit and 4 golf courses nearby. We spent our days in the pontoon and our nights grilling and playing games. Randy was extremely good at communicating with us and making sure we had everything we needed. It was wonderful and we will be back.!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gina R.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Worst Experience Ever

Need to be condemned. Holes in the house. Trash and broken glass around the yard. House needs major repairs from inside and outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Dale F.

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

Needs upgrades

We understood some of issues with the river flooding. The first impression was bad. Entryway needed cleaning and paint was in I’ll repair. The grill was unusual dirty and needed some inner parts. Grill tools we’re discussing. Some the furniture was in disrepair. The view was wonderful and could be a top notch place. We did leave a note telling them about the issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M.

Fantastic stay

Our stay in the Vintage Lake Cottage on Lake Pepin was fantastic! The owner was extremely responsive and very friendly from the moment of our first contact until we had to leave. The cottage is neat and clean and the pictures are accurate. There is no Wi-Fi or cable but hopefully if you are renting this little gem it is primarily for one reason, location location location. It is nestled amongst tall trees with a huge yard, very quiet and peaceful. I would definitely recommend this property to friends and family. As a matter of fact, although we live in Houston Texas, we rented this place because we were visiting family members in the area and some of them have expressed an interest in renting it for themselves in the future :-)

6/10 Okay

Randy D.

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

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I don't do reviews
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Garrett B.

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

Great location next to Villa Maria and nice view.

Quaint cabin with a huge backyard and great view of the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Randy Koplin

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English