COZY HOME IS A GREAT FAMILY, OR ROMANTIC, VACATION LOCATION

 
 
 
Walker cottage rental - House and Garage from access road. House will complete 05/13.
House and Garage from access road. House will complete 05/13.
 
Walker cottage rental - House and Garage from access road. House will complete 05/13.

House and Garage from access road. House will complete 05/13.

canoeing

canoeing

Boating excursion

Boating excursion

Wakeboarding underway

Wakeboarding underway

Wakeboarder is airborne

Wakeboarder is airborne

Tube goes airborne

Tube goes airborne

32 Catch and Release largemouth bass

32 Catch and Release largemouth bass

Garage from access road. Completed 01/13.

Garage from access road. Completed 01/13.

House to complete 04/13. Interior trim out in progress

House to complete 04/13. Interior trim out in progress

South side of the house looking to the west towards the garage

South side of the house looking to the west towards the garage

House as seen from lake. House to complete in 04/13.

House as seen from lake. House to complete in 04/13.

Skip Stair to the loft. On the right is gallery hallway. Awaiting cabinets.

Skip Stair to the loft. On the right is gallery hallway. Awaiting cabinets.

Dining room from the entryway

Dining room from the entryway

Looking at Living room from dining room through the kitchen

Looking at Living room from dining room through the kitchen

Looking at Kitchen and Dining from living room

Looking at Kitchen and Dining from living room

Moving into new living room

Moving into new living room

Guest Bedroom - Getting ready to install blinds

Guest Bedroom - Getting ready to install blinds

Guest bathroom - almost finished

Guest bathroom - almost finished

Laundry and pantry - awaiting final shelving and cabinet doors

Laundry and pantry - awaiting final shelving and cabinet doors

Couple's bedroom

Couple's bedroom

2 mile walking trail. Across access road behind garage

2 mile walking trail. Across access road behind garage

Lovely week. HARD to leave!

Lovely week. HARD to leave!

Per night (USD) $150 - $500
Per week $800 - $1,500
  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps9
  • 2 Bathrooms

Photos and Description of the Walker vacation cottage rental
Update in progress 9/12 to 5/13. Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bath, (Sleeps 5-8)

Reserve Now for Fall 2013!!! Currently at reduced after remodel prices! Incredible value. Try it.

Major home upgrade in progress now (9/2012 to 5/2013). New Home available by mid-May 2013.

Delightful 3 bedroom year around home. All recently remodeled and updated every year.

Two new modern beautiful bathrooms and full separate laundry area

Exterior fire pit (installed summer of 2013) and interior gas fireplace.

Relaxing recreational location

Large commercial grade kitchen special for family meal prep and relaxed gourmet meals

Nearby access to Paul Bunyan and Heartland trails for great bicycling, inline skating, X-C skiing, and snowmobiling.

Great bass fishing ( 1 lb to 5 lb) from dock..Good walleye and northern lake trolling shallows and sand bars

Quiet, calm, and clean lake good for canoeing, water skiing and recreational boating. Ultra clear spring fed lake with a sandy bottom

Loons live here. You should see/hear them every night.

Private dock with 3000 lb covered boat lift

Supplied with Old Town Canoe and Lund 14' fishing boat. Outboard motor not supplied but available for rent at nearby commercial locations

Property has a security system including video surveillance.

CAN SLEEP EIGHT IN A LARGE FAMILY. IS NOT SUITABLE FOR 8 ADULTS REQUIRING PRIVACY.

Not fully handicap accesible: One step up at entrance. One step up between living/dining area and rest of house. 10 steps down to lake in front of house. Not all interior doors are full 36' width.

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About John Swailes

Nuclear Engineer. Reside in WA, MD part time, and MN part time.

Likes to sail, swim, waterski, snow ski, hike, mountaineer, bicycle, XC ski, and amateur radio

Own sailboat, house in MN on lake, and house in MD on Chesapeake Bay.

John Swailes purchased this cottage in 1992
Why John Swailes chose Walker

Lived on this lake every summer for 63 years. Family on this lake for 90 years. Love it summer or winter! Own two houses side by side.

What makes this cottage unique

Small lake. Pristine spring fed water. Low boating traffic on the lake nearly all of the time as compared to White Fish Chain, Gull Lake, Ten Mile Lake, etc. More suitable for families in some ways. More suitable for chidren venturing out on their own. Better wake boarding and water skiing due to low wave height and quiet boating condiitions. Many bays on the lake. Always a calm spot for trick skiing and trick wakeboarding. Generally good fishing.

House is essentially all new in 2013. Added a bedroom and expanded the other two bedrooms. Added a bath. Added a full laundry. Added a full living area. Retained the sunroom sitting area over looking the lake and beach immediately in front of the house. Still highly functional house with top quality commerical grade gourmet kitchen. Now also with full dining room and more glass for view out to lake. Bedrooms now with full closet and dressers.

Walker cottage rental - House and Garage from access road. House will complete 05/13.

House and Garage from access road. House will complete 05/13.

canoeing

canoeing

Boating excursion

Boating excursion

Wakeboarding underway

Wakeboarding underway

Wakeboarder is airborne

Wakeboarder is airborne

Tube goes airborne

Tube goes airborne

32 Catch and Release largemouth bass

32 Catch and Release largemouth bass

Garage from access road. Completed 01/13.

Garage from access road. Completed 01/13.

House to complete 04/13. Interior trim out in progress

House to complete 04/13. Interior trim out in progress

South side of the house looking to the west towards the garage

South side of the house looking to the west towards the garage

House as seen from lake. House to complete in 04/13.

House as seen from lake. House to complete in 04/13.

Skip Stair to the loft. On the right is gallery hallway. Awaiting cabinets.

Skip Stair to the loft. On the right is gallery hallway. Awaiting cabinets.

Dining room from the entryway

Dining room from the entryway

Looking at Living room from dining room through the kitchen

Looking at Living room from dining room through the kitchen

Looking at Kitchen and Dining from living room

Looking at Kitchen and Dining from living room

Moving into new living room

Moving into new living room

Guest Bedroom - Getting ready to install blinds

Guest Bedroom - Getting ready to install blinds

Guest bathroom - almost finished

Guest bathroom - almost finished

Laundry and pantry - awaiting final shelving and cabinet doors

Laundry and pantry - awaiting final shelving and cabinet doors

Couple's bedroom

Couple's bedroom

2 mile walking trail. Across access road behind garage

2 mile walking trail. Across access road behind garage

Lovely week. HARD to leave!

Lovely week. HARD to leave!

Nearest Airport : Brainerd at 40 Miles
Nearest Motorway : MN 87 at 1 Miles
Nearest Beach : At house at 10 Metres
Nearest Barpub : Backus at 3 Miles
Nearest Ski : Ski Gull at 25 Miles
Nearest Golf : Pine River at 10 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : Salty Dog at 2 Miles
Car: necessary

Located 40 miles north of Brainerd, 12 miles north of Pine River, 7 miles south of Hackensack, and 20 miles south of Walker, MN.

Other Activities: Biking, Canoeing, Fishing, Golf, Ice fishing, XC Skiing, Snow Shoeing, In-line skating, Snowmobiling, bird watching, hunting, gaming and gambling (Northern Lights Casino), etc

Golf: 30 Golf courses within 40 miles. Great bicycling trails. Good in-line skating. Many recreational opportunities nearby.

Ski: Downhill skiing at Ski Gull. Not associated with house

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Changeover Day: saturday

Rental Rates for this vacation cottage rental in Walker, Minnesota

Rental Basis:
Per property
Rental rates quoted in:
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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Minimum Stay
 
Summer 2013
Jun 15 2013 - Sep 13 2013
$250
$500
$1,000
$1,500
1 Week
 
Notes: Preferred minimum stay is 1 week. Cleaning fee added for stays of less than 1 week   
 
Fall 2013
Sep 14 2013 - Nov 1 2013
$200
$400
$800
$1,000
1 Night
 
Notes: If rented by the non-weekend day then $200/day plus one cleaning fee for the overall rental period    
 
Winer 2013/2014
Nov 2 2013 - May 16 2014
$150
$250
$500
$800
2 Nights
 
Notes: If rented by the non-weekend day then $150/day plus one cleaning fee for the overall rental period    
 
Spring 2015
May 17 2014 - Jun 13 2014
$200
$400
$800
$1,000
2 Nights
 
Notes: If rented by the non-weekend day then $200/day plus one cleaning fee for the overall rental period    
 
Summer 2014
Jun 14 2014 - Sep 12 2014
$250
$500
$1,000
$1,500
1 Week
 
Notes: Preferred minimum stay is 1 week. Cleaning fee added for stays of less than 1 week   

Additional information about rental rates

Cleaning $150

Notes

  • $1500/wk from June 15 thru September 13 US Dollar
  • US Dollar;
    October 13, 2012 - May 17, 2013: Rate is $800/wk;
    May 17 - June 14, 2013, Rate is $1000/wk
    By the Week ONLY - June 15, 2013 - September 13, 2013 - rate is $1500/wk;
    September 14, 2013 - Nov 1, 2013: Rate is $1000/wk;
    May rent by the day if week is near term, and is currently available;
    If rented by the day then $150/day - $500/day plus a cleaning fee if the stay is short;
    Everything is included in the full weekly rental rate.
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Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation cottage rental in Walker, Minnesota

Property Type:
  • cottage
Forms of Payment:
  • accept credit card
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Floor Area:
  • 2200 sq. ft.
  • 2 stories
Location Type:
  • Beachfront
  • Waterfront
  • Lakefront
  • Water View
  • Rural
  • Lake View
  • Beach
  • Lake
  • Waterfront
Theme:
  • Away From It All
  • Family
  • Luxury
  • Romantic
General:
  • Internet
  • Linens Provided
  • Water Tank
  • Garage
  • Living Room
  • Parking Off Street
  • Gas Heating
  • Parking
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Living Area
  • Fireplace ...
    Gas
  • Air Conditioning
  • Broadband Access
  • Mobile Phone
  • Heating
  • Washing Machine
  • Towels Provided
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Filtered Water
  • Wireless Internet
  • Security System
  • Telephone
  • Toilet Paper
Kitchen:
  • 4 Ring Stove
  • Coffee Maker
  • Coffee Grinder
  • Grill
  • Dishes & Utensils ...
    Supplied
  • Pantry Items ...
    Limited. Replace if you use all of one or another. Plan on bringing your own supplies. Grocery store about 2 miles distant
  • Cooking Utensils ...
    Supplied
  • Kitchen ...
    . Gourmet kitchen with eat-in bar. Suitable for large family gathering
  • Dishwasher ...
    2 Bosch SS dishwashers
  • Refrigerator ...
    SubZero Refrigerator and Freezer
  • Freezer ...
    SubZero Refrigerator and Freezer
  • Stove ...
    60' wolf Range. Wok. Indoor grill and 66' hood
  • Oven ...
    Double convection ovens in 60' Wolf range
  • Microwave ...
    Undercounter slide out
  • Blender
  • Mini Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Ice Maker
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Stove
Dining:
  • Dining ...
    Suitable for 10 or more
  • Child's Highchair
  • Dining Area
  • seating for 8 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Full 1 - toilet , tub , shower
    Bathroom 2 - toilet , shower
    Bathroom 3 - outdoor shower , ONLY - NOT bathroom
  • Laundry room with full laundry facilities supplied Linens and towels provided
Bedrooms:
  • 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 queen
    Bedroom 2 - 2 twin/ single
    Bedroom 3 - 3 twin/ single
    Sleeping areas - 1 sleep sofa /futon
  • Sleeps a family of 3 - 9. Not appropriate for four couples or 9 adults requiring individual privacy. Linens and towels provided
Entertainment:
  • Radio
  • Stereo
  • Video Library
  • Games for Kids
  • Television ...
    40' Samsung LED
  • Satellite / Cable ...
    DirecTV
  • VCR
  • CD Player
  • DVD Player
  • Books
Outside:
  • Barbecue
  • Boat Dock
  • Outdoor Grill Gas
  • Beach Chairs
  • Screen Porch / Veranda
  • Yard
  • Boat ...
    Included in price are: 2 small aluminum fishing boats and one canoe. No out board motor, but one can be rented nearby.
  • Kayak / Canoe ...
    18 ft Old Towne Canoe
  • Water Sports Gear ...
    limited sizes of life vests. Bring your own if you have them
  • Lawn / Garden ...
    Lawn and stone pathways being installed in spring and summer 2013
  • Golf ...
    Dozens of truly great golf copurse within 50 miles and many of them are relatively inexpensive (as compared to the urban areas on East Coast or West Coast of USA)
  • Outdoor Grill ...
    older gas grill and charcoal grill
  • Porch / Veranda ...
    irregular stone patio
  • Canoe
  • Terrace
  • Walkway to Water
  • Outdoor Furniture
  • Boat with Paddles
  • 4 garden chairs
  • 4 beach chairs
Suitability:
  • children welcome
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
    30
  • non smoking only
Attractions:
  • autumn foliage
  • churches
  • forests
  • pond
  • restaurants
  • bay/sound
  • theme parks
  • cinemas
  • library
  • museums
Leisure Activities:
  • outlet shopping
  • sight seeing
  • gambling casinos
  • antiquing
  • sledding
  • bird watching
  • walking
Local Services & Businesses:
  • groceries
  • fitness center
  • medical services
  • ATM/bank
  • hospital
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • skiing
  • golf
  • swimming
  • hunting
  • hunting small game
  • water tubing
  • mountain biking
  • freshwater fishing
  • cycling
  • snorkeling
  • hunting big game
  • fishing
  • pier fishing
  • fly fishing
  • sound/bay fishing
  • water skiing
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • hiking
  • roller blading
  • jet skiing
Notes:
All properties have inherent dangers (lake, shower, stairways, etc). The owner has taken reasonable measures to eliminate or mitigate unusual hazards. However all adults, and in particular parents, are responsible for inspecting this particular property upon arrival and discussing with owner (509-521-1171) any issue that they encounter, so that the adult guests present and parents maintain and exercise their responsibility to safequard the health and welfare of themselves, their children, and their pets. Owner with prior discussion might permit guest to bring a pet. If so, then the renter assumes all responsibility for the health and safety of pet as well as total responsibility for any damage caused by the pet Security system includes onsite exterior video surveillance. Renter does not have access to basement or garage. Owner will have full acess to, and make use of, the garage (from road side) at all times. Renter will not use items stored in basement

Reviews for this vacation cottage rental in Walker, Minnesota

Cozy Home is a Great Family, or Romantic, Vacation Location
average rating of 5.0 based on 2 reviews
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Cozy Home is a Great Family, or Romantic, Vacation Location
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p919832
+1 509 521-1171
Walker Minnesota
5

Fantastic*****

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Oct 10, 2012
  • Stayed: Aug 2012
Our one-week visit was fantastic. When we walked into the cabin we were amazed at the decor and arrangements. Craig started us off with a welcome bottle of wine, which was unexpected, but appreciated. Everything you need and more comes with this cabin...cable TV, a sunken bathtub, bikes and more. The cabin is on a secluded bay that opens to 10-mile lake. Loons in the morning and loons at night! Nothing like quiet peace, yet also being able to ski and tube just off the deck. The neighbors, Bob and Kim also happen to be in-laws, and they are first-class. This truly was one of our favorite getaways, and our hope is we'll be able to come back time and again. Casey and Karen Mahon, Elk River, MN
Owner's Response: This is a very nice review, and I wish it was for my cottage. Unfortunately, it is not. My cottage is not on Ten Mile Lake. Please consider removing this review from my web site and adding it to the appropriate property.
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Cozy Home is a Great Family, or Romantic, Vacation Location
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p919832
+1 509 521-1171
Walker Minnesota
Santa Barbara, CA, U.S.A
5

Perfect peaceful family vacation cabin WE Will be back

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: May 21, 2012
  • Stayed: May 2012
We arrived Mothers Day about 5 pm. Had no trouble finding the cabin. We were amazed at how beautiful this property is. It took our breath away the views of the lake the fresh air trees everywhere. The home is beautiful. We brought our own sheets but the house was stocked with sheets n towels and everything you would need. We took the canoe for a family ride and it was great. Caught a couple little fish the second day and tossed em back but was fun to sit on the dock w our daughter and enjoy the sunshine and fish. We enjoyed bbqing but most enjoyed was the awesome kitchen with viking stove and sub zero fridge. We ate in everyday and only had lunch out a couple times. I could've stayed two weeks or even a season at this amazing cabin. Its just what I had in mind but blew my expectations. The family gathered at the kitchen for meals and enjoyes the lake view. It was so nice to lay in the beds or futons w the windows open and enjoy the breeze on your face. We even did a fun puzzle of minnesota and played cribbage. The large flat screen tv was awesome for the little one to watch nick jr so direct tv is a plus. Also wifi is available. Many books to read. Found 3 trails to hike within footsteps of the house. The porch area was such a nice room to relax w family. There was brand new washer dryer front loaders w used, I have them at home so was nice treat. There was nothing bad to say. Be warned the shower is very small if u r short its not fun but just as well more room for cabin space. The cabin was very clean, expect the floors hadn't been cleaned in quite some time and were very dusty. We almost bought a mop but decided it was our vacation some dusty dirty feet wasn't stopping our fun and the rest of the cabin was very clean and we were overall extremely pleased. John the owner called us and made sure we were comfortable and was available for any questions. We were so grateful to have a awesome owner so helpful from the start of our reservation. The home recently had security installed and the comfort and safety we felt was a plus. The weather was in the 90s 80s and just beautiful. We did have a couple nights of rain and thunder storms but enjoyed the cozy cabin even more. It was a perfect vacation. I cannot thank john enough and I'm sure we will return next may for week at least at horseshoe lake. I even got myself a horseshoe lake sweatshirt at godfreys which is a great grocery/hardware store. Thank you horseshoe lake we r in love and this cabin is perfect!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: What can I say other than Stephanie likes this spot in the world as much as I do too!

I will try never to have a spot of dirt on the floors when anyone arrives and I am distressed that I let it occur this time. We have had some light construction and maintenance work ongoing with the property and the house during the spring and early summer. This may have left a dirty floor after my cleaning staff carefully went through the house. The spring as cool and wet part of the time and the yard has some spots still trying to grow grass.

I agree that it is a reasonable value and a very nice house. Almost everyone who stays here says the same thing. Not all of them have been kind enough to write about it in such glowing terms.

I have a modest remodel planned on the cabin for the fall and winter of 2012. The bathroom shower will be somewhat more accomodating in the future.

I enjoy being here with my children and my family. My wife and I fly into Minneapolis for long weekends too when others are not staying at the cottage. When they are, and if my house next door is not cloed for the season, we just stay there if our cottage is occupied. My grandparents built the house next door in 1921.

To all of you yet to come. I will try to make your experience as positive as it was for Stephanie. Some of you will of course find the cottage and lake lot more mundane or less special, but for you more than anyone else, I still think you will like the lake, enjoy your time, and feel that it is a good value.

John Swailes
Helpful votes: 9/9
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