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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 18186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful Home on Lake Washington - Pontoon Included with Rental!

Note:
We carefully follow and use The Environmental Cleaning & Disinfecting Recommendations from the CDC (Center of Disease Control & Prevention).


The Swisher Retreat is an amazing ALL season rental that sits right on beautiful Lake Washington. It is great for family gatherings, reunions, fishing weekends (both summer fishing and ice fishing!) girls weekends, bachelor parties, etc. Private, roomy, gorgeous location.

The main property has 3 bedrooms (master bedroom has TV & DVD player), 2 baths (master bath has jetted tub and shower), kitchen, living room (with TV & DVD player) and a huge, beautiful deck (with a gas grill, charcoal grill and flat grill) facing the lake. The bunkhouse (included in your rental) has two queen size beds, a TV/DVD player, microwave, heat and air conditioning. A separate game room has a pool table, ping pong table, bean bags/cornhole and board games. In the yard is a large trampoline.

The Swisher Retreat includes unlimited use of a pontoon (seats 13) with one tank of gas included. The property is on Lake Washington, but Lake Stella can be easily accessed via the channel. Both lakes are excellent for summer fishing and ice fishing!

Also included are 2 kayaks, a paddle boat, assorted water toys, lily pad and floating air mattresses. Families with young children love the shallow shoreline (with sandy bottom) for swimming, water toys included. There is a large fire pit overlooking the lake and firewood is included. A huge, screened in deck on the home (with plenty of comfortable seating) overlooks the lake.

For larger groups there is a lovely camper on the property. It sleeps 6 and has a kitchen, as well as heat and air conditioning. It is available in the spring, summer and fall months for an additional fee of $150.00.

This is a spacious property that has room for tents in the yard, yard games, plenty of shady areas, room for kids to play, and plenty of parking.


Wi-Fi, washer, dryer, dishwasher, microwave, central air conditioning, coffee maker, jetted tub and shower in the master bathroom, water softener, towels, and a fireplace give this vacation property many of the comforts of your own home. We include many extras: soap, dishwasher detergent, laundry detergent, paper plates, paper towels, garbage bags, disposable aluminum pans, paper cups, coffee, flour, sugar, ketchup, mustard, salt/pepper and other seasonings.

We also have a gas grill, charcoal grill (bring your own charcoal), an outdoor turkey fryer/sweet corn boiler, and a outdoor flat grill for making pancakes, eggs, etc.

We offer a 10% discount to active and retired military personnel & active and retired law enforcement/firefighters/EMS. Please let us know after you book, so we can include the discount. Also, note: the base rate includes up to 8 guests. Additional guests are charged a fee of $30.00 per day, per guest.

While you are here, be sure to visit the World's Largest Ball of Twine, located just a mile from the property!

Come to the lake and make some wonderful memories!

Property manager

Jill Swisher

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Yard
  • Charcoal grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Free firewood

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry detergent
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed outside only.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Paddleboard on site
  • Bodyboard on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Boat on site
  • Sledding nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2000 sq ft (186 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Note from host: Pet fee $50 per dog per stay

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We have child safety gates

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
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, a first aid kit, 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 required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Kaunis Koti Lk Washington Pontoon Fishing Boat Mukana Vuokra

About the neighborhood

Map
Darwin, MN

What's nearby

  • Washington Lake - 1 min walk
  • Minnesota Twine Ball - 3 min drive
  • Jewitt Lake - 11 min drive
  • Dassel History Center & Ergot Museum - 12 min drive
  • Central Park - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty's Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Swan's Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Home on Lake Washington - Pontoon Included with Rental! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Beautiful Home on Lake Washington - Pontoon Included with Rental!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Home on Lake Washington - Pontoon Included with Rental!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Home on Lake Washington - Pontoon Included with Rental! located?

This family-friendly Darwin vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Washington Lake, Minnesota Twine Ball, and Darwin City and Township Hall. Jewitt Lake and Belle Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Beautiful Home on Lake Washington - Pontoon Included with Rental! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 116 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zach M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay
This is a great lake house. Jill is a fantastic host and does anything in her power to make sure your stay is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time
We all had a very wonderful stay, I would come back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for a bachelorette party!
This house was perfect for a large bachelorette weekend! The house was super clean and Jill was a fantastic host. I would come stay here again for another cabin weekend in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherri L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing time
Jill was the best! We had a great time! Would definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family getaway.
We decided to take a long weekend and Jill‘s place was the perfect getaway. Plenty of space, great location from the Twin Cities, lots of things to do for adults and kids and the pontoon was awesome. We come here every year and we’ve already planned our 2025 trip. We can’t say enough great things about it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shai C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great place
had great time
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous host and property
Jill was the most amazing host making us feel like family from the moment we arrived. The house was great--and even better having the additional out buildings to spread out. We were thrilled to have the use of the pontoons. We have already booked for next year and cannot wait for our next adventure and contact with Jill!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends weekend
Great!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
Had a great time at this lakeside cabin. For a weekend golf trip away from the city, it was the perfect spot. Spacious with Great Lake access/views and plenty of games/floatation devices to keep us busy. Host was communicative and showed us the ropes of the home. Overall it was a great weekend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Plenty of space, things to do. Great hospitality from the hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ken p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun all week
The hosts were great nice people, very friendly. The house was well stocked. We didn't need to bring half the supplies that we brought. The property and boats we're well maintained. We will definitely book another stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Vaca Spot
Great stay again, love that their is stuff for everyone to do. You can sit around and relax or enjoy one of the other many games/lake activities this property has to offer. Jill always provides the best treats!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy K., Omaha, NE

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always Great
Jill is always a great hostess. Our friends really enjoyed it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to meet up with family!
Great family get together. Something for all ages: game room, fire pit, screen in deck, right on water for fishing, water activities. Very clean. Jill was a very accommodating and hospitable host! Enjoyed out time there!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
End of summer bachelorette
We absolutely loved our stay. Jill was so kind and met us to review questions about the boat and house. The property was perfect to celebrate a friends bachelorette party. I highly recommend this property and we hope to be back in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominic J., Woodbury, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Lake Getaway
We had a good time during our stay. Jill was a great host that went out of her way to help us with our car issue and making our stay all the better. The pontoon was great cruising the lake and fishing. The view from the deck is spectacular. Very relaxing!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Easton E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Hospitality
The place came with anything anyone could need. It was very clean when we arrived. Jill was very nice and an awesome host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

kathy g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Swisher Cabin the best!!
We have stayed many places and Swisher Cabin by FAR the best bang for your buck!! TWO pontoons that come with the rental (NEVER happens anywhere) Very roomy great stocked kitchen even your paper products. Wouldn't change anything. Have booked already for next year. Great pizza at Troubles about a mile away! Jill is simply the best!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Reunion
Great quiet place. Both the boats are enjoyable. Plenty of options to do. Pool table is awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
always great
love it everytime
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Weekend
We had a great weekend, the cabin was nice and there were lots of activities a we enjoyed the pontoon, paddle boat and fire pit the most. Jill was an attentive host and make sure we were taken care of!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Roger N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
House is a great place to enjoy Minnesota lake living. Everything we needed was there and if we had needed something Jill would have probably gotten it for us. Jill and Jim were great from the time we got there until we left. Treated us as if we had known them for years. Looking forward to the changes they have planned. Have to agree with all of the five star reviews that have been written. It is a five star place to stay
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Lake Getaway!
Our stay at Jill's lakeside cabin was amazing and the perfect setting for our family reunion! The pontoon fit us all & was great for tubing fun! We enjoyed the kayaks, paddleboat, game room and spent time relaxing in the screened porch with the fantastic lake view. Communication with Jill was easy and she was so accommodating - the cabin had everything we needed. This was a great find for us & we'll definitely be looking for an opening in our calendars to visit again! Thanks so much Jill! If we could give you more than 5 stars we totally would!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miranda S., Prior Lake, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Swisher Retreat is our new summer tradition!
We absolutely LOVED our second trip to Swisher Retreat! Jill is an absolute gem, and had so many upgrades to the house compared to last summer, which she really outdid herself! We have so much fun on the boat, in the game garage, and the house sleeps so many people comfortably. We've got this place booked out two years in advance, we love it so much! We will be back in a couple months! <3
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

sharon p.

Our Family gathering at the Lake.
We were looking for almost two years for a place where our family could gather for a few days. Not too far for all, a pontoon boat, clean, spacious area, air conditioning, queen beds and 2 bathrooms. Well we found this and said "this is it" and it was much more. We were surprised to have soft water, Wi-Fi and a jacusi tub. A little updating on the bathroom showers and tubs might be a welcome touch. We enjoyed every minute.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017