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Exquisite Cottage on Lake Brophy

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Smart TV, fireplace
Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 91862 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

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Alexandria, MN
  • Popular LocationMinnesota Lakes Maritime Museum6 min drive
  • Popular LocationBig Splash Indoor Waterpark9 min drive
  • Popular LocationCarlos Creek Winery14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Exquisite Cottage on Lake Brophy

Hello! Welcome to this brand new adorable cottage on Lake Brophy in Alexandria, Minnesota. Newly constructed in 2020 with a white/blue coastal chic vibe and nautical décor. Three bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Sleeps nine. In-floor heat through out the main floor means your feet are always warm. Master bedroom has king size bed and en-suite master bathroom with granite vanity countertops, towel warmer, soaking tub and separate tiled shower, and a large walk in closet. The master also includes a large sliding door out to the lake. Bedrooms upstairs, share a full bath. One bedroom has two built-in full size beds and a free-standing queen bed. Ideal for either children, teens or adults. Second bedroom has a queen bed and plenty of space for a crib or pack ‘n play, and another walk in closet. Upstairs bathroom has tub/shower, vanity, and large linen cabinet.

Kitchen has all brand new Whirlpool appliances, refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, range, microwave. All new custom cabinetry with granite counter tops. Surprising deep blue farm-style sink is the focal point of kitchen. Expansive center island with 4 bar stools. Large table in dining area seats 8 and more. Living area has spectacular windows with lake views facing south east with lots of sun and beautiful sunrises. New queen sofa sleeper and loveseat face the gas fireplace, with stone hearth and rustic mantle. Vaulted ceilings with wood beams add to the coastal décor. Large TV above fireplace makes a cozy place to stream your favorite shows and movies. WiFi is included.
One of the best features is the set of walk-out glass doors to the stone patio which includes a brand new gas grill and a heavy wood patio table. You may want to bring a few folding/parade style chairs to sit outside. Flat walk out from the cottage to the lake with only a few steps down to the dock. Easy water access for swimming, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, or for small children to splash and have fun in the lake. There is a bench swing to relax in and watch the fishermen on this quiet little lake. Clothesline to dry your swim suit and beach towels.
Main floor incorporates large front loading washer and dryer in laundry room, with utility sink and folding area. Guest 1/2 bath on main floor has vanity sink and easily accessible stool. The cottage also comes equipped with towels, dishes, glasses, silverware, cooking utensils, pots/pans, detergent, paper towels, toilet paper and Kleenex. Kitchen has coffee maker, toaster, and basic cooking items.
The Alexandria lakes area has much to offer during all four seasons. Lake Brophy County Park is a newly constructed park on the north side, 5 minutes from the cottage. There is a large sandy swimming beach, and a huge playground with new play equipment and zip line, a wheelchair accessible kayak/canoe entry, and a large fishing pier. The central lakes trail is adjoining the park with miles of paved trails for biking, rollerblading, running and walking. The hills also have mountain biking trails. In winter these trails are groomed for snowmobile and cross country skiing. There are sledding hills and an ice skating rink at Brophy Park as well. This is a fabulous place to bring the whole family any time of the year.

This cute cottage on Brophy Shores has a brand new dock as of summer 2022, with an attached bench to enjoy the quiet bay. There is a fire ring and new blue Adirondack chairs to sit around the campfire.
We are conveniently located within walking distance to Brophy Bay Mart which has a gas station, liquor store, and small convenience store with groceries, bait for fishing, newspapers, and ice cream for the kids. You can easily stop by to stock up on forgotten supplies or extra firewood for evening bonfires.

Also, nearby Brophy Resort on the north side of lake offers pontoon and fishing boat rentals.

Come and enjoy this quiet neighborhood lake cottage for your next vacation with family and friends!


Non-smoking. No pets please.

Property manager

Josh Boyer

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,862 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Exquisite On Brophy Alexandria
Exquisite Brand New Cottage on Lake Brophy
Exquisite Cottage on Lake Brophy Alexandria
Exquisite Cottage on Lake Brophy Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Alexandria

Located in Alexandria, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Casey’s Amusement Park and Carlos Creek Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Carlos State Park and Lake Miltona. Traveling with kids? Consider Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and Big Splash Indoor Waterpark. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum - 6 min drive
  • Alomere Health - 8 min drive
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 9 min drive
  • Carlos Creek Winery - 14 min drive
  • Theatre L'Homme Dieu - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 133 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 11 min drive
  • McDonald's - 8 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 11 min drive
  • Angelina's - 9 min drive
  • Starbucks - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Exquisite Cottage on Lake Brophy pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Exquisite Cottage on Lake Brophy?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Exquisite Cottage on Lake Brophy?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Exquisite Cottage on Lake Brophy located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum, Big Splash Indoor Waterpark, and Casey’s Amusement Park. Runestone Museum and Douglas County Historical Society are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Great property quiet and relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Another lovely stay at Lake Brophy. Always a peaceful respite. Josh the property manager is very attentive and the cottage is well appointed
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming nautical design, well executed, well stocked!!!
Loved the nautical design of the cabin, it really added to our enjoyment! The open concept great room was a wonderful gathering place for our family, we really enjoyed the soaring ceilings, wall of windows overlooking the lake andthe two story stone fireplace. The kitchen was stocked with multiple sets of blue and white dinnerware, glasses, serving pieces and placemats/napkins, allowing us to set beautiful tables, which was a bonus! We really enjoyed the cottage's lakefront access, fishing/boating dock with bench, tree swing and fire ring area. We all enjoying watching and hearing the loons as well. The location was great as well, with easy access to our favorite spots: all the beautiful lakes and restaurants, Country Blossom Orchard, Carlos Creek Winery, Northmen Brewery, Copper Creek Brewery, Central Lakes Bike trail, Brophy County Park - with its playground, swimming beach and fishing dock (caught lots of fish there). We rented a pontoon from Lake Darling Resort and enjoyed exploring Lake Darling, Carlos and Le Homme Dieu. All 6 adults and t Two children agreed The Brophy Lake Summer Cottage was amazing!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

Liked: Cleanliness
August 2023 stay
This is a great property. The last stay was our second vacation stay in the house. Couldn't be more happy with the house and its contents. Property manager Josh is great to deal with as well
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pristine lake getaway
The home is situated beautifully on a nice small lake with minimal boat traffic. The full wall of windows facing the lake offers gorgeous views throughout the day and really makes the property. The layout and rooms are great for family, with two bedrooms setup for couples and one equipped with three smaller beds for kids. Nice firepit, chairs, and swing outside provide relaxation spots. The biggest complaint is that the dock is a bit unstable and has no railing, so could be dangerous for some. Also, there are no provided water toys (kayaks, paddleboard, etc.) which would be a nice addition.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Cabin
My family and I spent the fourth of July weekend at this cabin and had a wonderful experience. The cabin was very clean, had everything we needed, and had more than enough room for the six of us. We enjoyed swimming and sitting on the dock or tree swing most of the day and ended every night at the fire pit. The kids are already asking when we're going back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful retreat
Beautiful quiet property with everything you need to unplug, relax and unwind. Plenty of indoor and outdoor spaces to gather as a family but also spaces for privacy for all family members to take needed moments of solitude. Host is very responsive to questions and process of check-in/out very quick and convenient. We will definitely stay here again if we find ourselves back in our home town for an extended period.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Stephanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Family Vacation
We have been going to Alexandria for over 10 Years with my family of 4 and Mother In law and Sister in law. The lake home we usually rented was no longer available to us. This home was a perfect spot to start new traditions. The home is beautiful, spacious, beds and sheets were very comfortable, house was very clean, and had beautiful décor. My boys LOVED the kids room with the built in beds. The home was VERY well stocked with kitchen items. The only downside was, I would almost say the kitchen was overstocked with items like coffee cups and plates and not enough things like Tupperware and bowls. Additionally, because the cupboards were so full, we had no cupboard space and we had to put all our dry food on the counters. Additionally we ran out of paper towels as there was only 1 1/2 rolls upon our arrival. The location of the home to the lake was awesome! The lake was a short distance from the home. The dock is very nice with a bench at the end of it. The sunsets on this lake were breathtaking! Fishing was good as well. Only down fall was there was no provided place to clean fish and the only thing stated was you can't clean the fish in the house. If you are not going to allow guests to clean fish in the house then I would just recommend having a place to do or at least provide a table to clean them outside. All in all, I highly recommend this home for your next lake vacation. You just may need to bring a table for cleaning fish but you will not be disappointed!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue & Dan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Wedding Weekend!
Celebrated my son’s wedding at Carlos Creek Winery and our stay was perfect and this house….oh my it’s so beautiful! The view is amazing and so close to the water. Everything you’d need for the weekend is right there!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A refreshing staycation!
We had an amazing 3 day stay with our friends & it was exactly what we needed! This home is beautiful & we absolutely loved our time there! It was the perfect place to reconnect with some great friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home/property on Brophy Lake.
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

McKayla P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Oasis
Stayed at this property as a surprise birthday/finished cancer treatment weekend for my mom and she loved it! The home is beautifully decorated and has just about every household item you can think of! The big windows with the natural light are incredible and the tree swing is so relaxing! Definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this cottage on Lake Brophy!
This property is very, very nice and check-in/check-out was a breeze. So many things are provided you can pack light! The open layout is great, and keeps everyone hanging out together. Good swimming for older kids - they just have to swim out past the seaweed. The fish bite like CRAZY off the dock - little ones, so the kids were able to get lots of practice baiting the hook and taking fish off to toss back. Love the location and endless things to do in the Alexandria area.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
This home was beautiful! The view and lake were also beautiful. Caught lots of fish!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home loved it
Fantastic lake experience, home is beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best of times!!
This property was absolutely wonderful! Everything was provided for us, right down to the q-tips! We had plenty of room for everyone to gather together inside and outside. The short walk to the lake dock was easy for all. The kids swam, we boated, played in the little sand area, had lots of room for yard games, and enjoyed the patio with new gas grill for cooking our dinners. The property was all it claimed to be, plus more!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Brophy cabin
Beautiful, well furnished, and themed lake cabin on a quaint quiet lake, in lively Alexandria. Was able to dock or beach the boat which made for a perfect vacation. We did not want to leave!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H., Plainview, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply amazing!!!!!
We traveled to the area for the MN State Trap competition and turned it in to a long weekend with family from ND. We feel lucky to have found this beautiful property to enjoy our stay. It is literally steps from the water. While it was quite hot and humid a couple we managed to catch enough fish for a fish fry and a few extra to bring home. The home is nicely decorated and very comfortable. There was a storm that blew through our last night and took out the electricity but the house stayed cool for sleeping. We apologize that we weren't able to wash up the last few dishes we had since there was no water but we did our best to return the home to the way we found it when we arrived. This property will definitely stay on my favorites list and we hope to plan another visit in the future. We would absolutely recommend this property if you are looking to visit the Alexandria area!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mindy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
This is a beautiful property. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janet G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
We loved this cottage! We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Couples Getaway
Went to the cottage in Alexandria with my husband to celebrate his birthday and have a relaxing getaway from our two young children. We had the most amazing and relaxing time! The cottage was cozy, comfortable, clean and provided the R&R we needed. I loved this place, and as soon as we got home I immediately wanted to start planning our next stay at the cottage. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheila D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
It is a very well appointed cottage. Absolutely the most relaxed and peaceful vacation I’ve ever had! The home is equipped with all that we needed and quality built.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Alex cottage review
We loved the little cottage on Lake Brophy. It was clean and new and decorated adorably for the lake. The owners thought about every detail. We will definitely stay there again. My only request is to leave instructions for how to use the tv! A truly delightful property.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Annette S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
The lake home is beautiful. Very peaceful. We found out fishing isn't good in the fall, but there plenty of other lakes around!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021