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'Firefly' at Darling Shores

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Outdoor dining
Miscellaneous
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Alexandria, MN
  • Big Ole Viking Statue
    4 min drive
  • Runestone Museum
    4 min drive
  • Casey’s Amusement Park
    5 min drive
  • Alexandria, MN (AXN-Chandler Field)
    8 min drive

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About the area

Alexandria

On waterfront.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Alexandria cabin, you'll find Big Ole Viking Statue and Runestone Museum. Casey’s Amusement Park and Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Douglas County Historical Society - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Kensington Runestone - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Carlos Creek Winery - 9 min drive - 7.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Garden Center Lanes - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

'Firefly' at Darling Shores

Welcome to Darling Shores!

This is a unique two bedroom, 3/4 bathroom cabin is located on the fabulous Lake Darling in Alexandria, MN. Lake Darling is notably the most peaceful lake on the Alexandria "Chain of Lakes". Through Lake Darling, you have boating access to several other lakes including Lake Le Homme Dieu and Lake Carlos. The property itself is known for an incredible lake view, dock, and family fun. Darling Shores is the incredible getaway you've been looking for!

The Space:
The cabin has one 3/4 bathroom and two bedrooms: one with a full-size bed and another with two twin-size beds(trundle). The living room can seat 4 people with a loveseat and 2 lounge chairs. There is also a smart TV in the living room with your favorite streaming services! The kitchen is equipped for your cooking needs and has a dining table that can seat two.

Outside, there is a private picnic table and charcoal grill to enjoy some barbecuing!

About Lake Darling:
The Alexandria Chain of Lakes includes 11 connected lakes, five of these lakes can be easily navigated by channels which includes: Lake Le Homme Dieu, Lake Carlos, Lake Geneva, Lake Victoria and Lake Darling. The Chain is popularly known for recreation, fishing, and family fun!

Guests will have access to the entire grounds of the property, which includes a full play-set for children, a large dock, and a huge balcony! There are also yard games such as Bean Bag Toss, beach volleyball net, and cruiser bikes for your enjoyment.

Additional Amenities:
- Provided Coffee
-Provided Shampoo & Conditioner

Parking Details:
This cabin has one designated parking spot that can accommodate two cars. Each paved spot is labeled in accordance with its cabin number. This "Firefly" is cabin number six.

Guests are welcome to dock their boat at the property!

Nearby Activities to Enjoy in Alexandria:

-Swimming, Fishing, Boating, Public Beaches, Kayaking, Local Marina's, Jet Skiing, Water Skiing, Paddle Boarding, Restaurants on the water, Water Parks, & all Watersport Activities

-Golfing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, and Winery Tours

-Shopping, Antiquing, Museums, Health & Beauty Spas

Winter Activities:
-Sledding, Ice Skating, Snowboarding, Snowmobiling and Ice Fishing

You may contact management through the VRBO messaging app or by our office phone number which is posted in the welcome book!

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Snowmobiling 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

  • No pets 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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

'Firefly' at Darling Shores Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 6 reviews" "
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9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

The Green F., Hopkins, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay with small children!
The place was perfect size for me and my two little boys. The communication was awesome! The checking into the cabin was easy! They have a lovely little play area for the kids to play in & the yard game were awesome! Being able to fish on the dock and lay out on the sun was great. Everything was just wonderful at this resort. That is the uptight of staying at every Resort and Less busy!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
Such a beautiful place to stay! Location was perfect and host provided us with everything you could need! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jean T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Firefly cabin and lake Darling
Love the cabin and lake, only complaint is that is too expensive for what you get... everything was very clean and tidy tho, have stayed before and was great!! wish it was a little cheaper!! $700+ for 2 nights is a bit much.. Would highly recomend it tho!! nothing flashy just cute and fits for us nicely!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ella B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Firefly
Our stay at Darling Shores was wonderful!! We had stayed there for 20 years and it's amazing to have these cabins available again. The cabins have been updated and the property looks great!! Andrew, the property manager was very responsive and absolutely wonderful to work with! We look forward to staying again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Kelsey B., Somerset

Nice views | Small space | Very early check out.
The view was great and the grounds were fine. The cabin itself was very small though. We were in the "Firefly" cabin which says sleeps 4. I am glad we didn't have a 4th person. I don't know where they would have slept. One double bed in one bedroom and then 2 twins in another room - but one of the twin beds was oddly tucked under the other bed. Definitely not for 4 adults. Maybe one adult and 2 kids? If that. We enjoy cooking and spending time in the cabin itself when we are on vacation but that was pretty hard to achieve given the space. The photos definitely make the place look a lot larger. We were also surprised by the 9AM check out time. I've seen 10AM before at some places, but never 9AM. We felt a tad rushed and really didn't get to spend too much time enjoying morning coffee on the deck because our time was spent cleaning - even though we paid a cleaning fee!! Lastly, we never heard anything from the hosts after we checked in. Not even a thank you for staying. For a 2 night stay that was pretty pricey for what we got, I guess I was expecting a little more. Unimpressed and will not be back unfortunately... They had other cabins on premise, so I cannot say to those ones - this was just the "Firefly".
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024