Lake AND River Cabin Ottertail Lake
43101 Pleasure Park Rd
NEW LISTING 2025-2026! This is our family cabin. This year for medical reasons the contingent of the family that usually uses it can't use it so we are offering it up last minute for the lucky folks who waited, and now get the PERFECT lake life cabin. Long term stays!? Yes. Inquire. We are super flexible. This is not our first rodeo... we have a great beach homes in Alabama, but this is our first time renting our family cabin on Ottertail! Act fast! Won't last...
2025-07-03. Summer 2026 DATES AND PRICING NOW LIVE! (Mostly) full house for summer 2025. August dates remain, and Labor Day. Don't dally, or they'll be gone! PLUS NEW Virtual Tour July 6, 2026! Updates!
Wow! Be on Ottertail and ALSO have a boat dock on Ottertail River (the "channel'). Cute, cozy, 3 bedroom RIGHT on Ottertail Lake. AMAZING view and direct access to Ottertail Lake! Full kitchen, living room, nice sunroom, and THAT deck. Wow. It may be the BEST lake deck on the best lake in Minnesota (IMHO!). :-)
The is a quintessential cabin for living the ultimate relaxed lake life. "Lake Cabin" that's this. Cozy. Comfy. And the lake is RIGHT THERE all the time, from most rooms. Ah, now I want to leave my home town and head back myself right now..... AND the lake? Ottertail is a truly wonderful lake for ALL water activities. Swim, boat, ski, jetski, windsurf, fish, chill!
We love Ottertail. Ottertail is a big, yet relatively quiet, lake. It is very boat friendly, with almost all of it being easily navigable. We come every year for 2 weeks around the 4th. Its our favorite time of year! So chill. Just relax by the water, either riverside or RIGHT on the lake.
Our Little Red Ottertail Lake cabin is a 3 bedroom sleeping up to 7, and it has 2 full shared baths (both are showers, sink, toilet, there are no tubs).
Bedroom 1: Double
Bedroom 2: Double Bed and Twin Bunk
Bedroom 3: Queen
If you need the space, you also have 2 sleeper sofas (twin & double) in the awesome sunroom (which doubles as a wonderful place for kiddos to hang separate from adults--that is if they can get the adults out since... more great lake vibes!). AND a QSS in the Living Room.
KITCHEN? Yep.
Efficient kitchen area with ALL amenities: fridge, oven, stovetop, microwave, keurig and drip coffee makers, pots, pans, crockpot, blender.
BIG LAKEFRONT DECK--and lake dock
Our lakefront cabin, has an incredible deck that is somewhat elevator (with easy steps down), making it an ever better view AND more breezy too! And off the deck? Lakeside single wide rollin dock for hanging out or temporarily tying up.
BEACH and FIRE RING
Yes, you can get to the water either off the roll-in (in the water all season) dock OR directly from the sand/rock beach. Nice. AND a fire ring on the beach for those evenings you want your smores.
RIVERSIDE FISHING PLATFORM AND DOCK/MANUAL LIFT
More? Yep. Our property extends from the lake to the river, and on the river... fishing platform and boat dock with manual lift! Got BOAT? Dump her in the water, and keep her on property, sheltered in the channel. So nice! The lift is setup for a fishing type boat, up to about 18' or so, and you can alternatively snug up a pontoon on the west side of the dock.
PLEASE let us know AHEAD OF ARRIVAL, directly communicating once booked, and ensure we have replied, that you will have a boat. You can't take a trailer to the cabin (trust me, not a fun thing), BUT we have easy options nearby, just coordinate! We send messages about this too, automagically, so be sure once booked you are receiving our direct communications.
Oh, and kiddos love to walk to the bridge at the bend in Ottertail River and tub back to the lake house (the current will take them to the front side of the cabin, in the lake, or pop off by the riverside dock platform. Repeat to exhaustion. The true brave at heart depart the bridge by jumping off! Fishing off the bridge is common too.
THINGS WE LOVE
So our first love is... chillin' on the lake, but.... things that we miss as soon as we leave include:
Williams Store. Bike ride to coffee (or drive...), smoothies, sandwiches, and more. This place is the best. Its a daily bike ride for my wife, kiddos and me. Plus the owners are super awesome! Say 'hi!' to Dan & Marnie.
Ottertail Fitness Garage. Workout? Ottertail has the Fitness Garage. Full facility, including cardio and free weights. Highly recommend!
Zorbaz. Pizza place RIGHT on Ottertail. Take a boat ride over, tie up there, or drive... or for the more adventuresome, its a doable, if longish, bike ride too!
And there is a lot of nearby golf, a smattering of stores and restaurants in Ottertail that are well worth a stop, and field trips to Perham and other areas are worth a half day or more. Just inquire. We know the area, love the area, happy to help you love it too!
Long term guests welcome. Please inquire. Up to 65% off, even a bit off in summer. Most platforms will show the long term (24-28+ days) discount.
Reach out. Happy to help, and answer questions. As a new listing, I am sure I've missed things.
Thank you! Rick & Susan Goldsworthy and the rest of the Gang...
Lake AND River Cabin Ottertail Lake
43101 Pleasure Park Rd
NEW LISTING 2025-2026! This is our family cabin. This year for medical reasons the contingent of the family that usually uses it can't use it so we are offering it up last minute for the lucky folks who waited, and now get the PERFECT lake life cabin. Long term stays!? Yes. Inquire. We are super flexible. This is not our first rodeo... we have a great beach homes in Alabama, but this is our first time renting our family cabin on Ottertail! Act fast! Won't last...
2025-07-03. Summer 2026 DATES AND PRICING NOW LIVE! (Mostly) full house for summer 2025. August dates remain, and Labor Day. Don't dally, or they'll be gone! PLUS NEW Virtual Tour July 6, 2026! Updates!
Wow! Be on Ottertail and ALSO have a boat dock on Ottertail River (the "channel'). Cute, cozy, 3 bedroom RIGHT on Ottertail Lake. AMAZING view and direct access to Ottertail Lake! Full kitchen, living room, nice sunroom, and THAT deck. Wow. It may be the BEST lake deck on the best lake in Minnesota (IMHO!). :-)
The is a quintessential cabin for living the ultimate relaxed lake life. "Lake Cabin" that's this. Cozy. Comfy. And the lake is RIGHT THERE all the time, from most rooms. Ah, now I want to leave my home town and head back myself right now..... AND the lake? Ottertail is a truly wonderful lake for ALL water activities. Swim, boat, ski, jetski, windsurf, fish, chill!
We love Ottertail. Ottertail is a big, yet relatively quiet, lake. It is very boat friendly, with almost all of it being easily navigable. We come every year for 2 weeks around the 4th. Its our favorite time of year! So chill. Just relax by the water, either riverside or RIGHT on the lake.
Our Little Red Ottertail Lake cabin is a 3 bedroom sleeping up to 7, and it has 2 full shared baths (both are showers, sink, toilet, there are no tubs).
Bedroom 1: Double
Bedroom 2: Double Bed and Twin Bunk
Bedroom 3: Queen
If you need the space, you also have 2 sleeper sofas (twin & double) in the awesome sunroom (which doubles as a wonderful place for kiddos to hang separate from adults--that is if they can get the adults out since... more great lake vibes!). AND a QSS in the Living Room.
KITCHEN? Yep.
Efficient kitchen area with ALL amenities: fridge, oven, stovetop, microwave, keurig and drip coffee makers, pots, pans, crockpot, blender.
BIG LAKEFRONT DECK--and lake dock
Our lakefront cabin, has an incredible deck that is somewhat elevator (with easy steps down), making it an ever better view AND more breezy too! And off the deck? Lakeside single wide rollin dock for hanging out or temporarily tying up.
BEACH and FIRE RING
Yes, you can get to the water either off the roll-in (in the water all season) dock OR directly from the sand/rock beach. Nice. AND a fire ring on the beach for those evenings you want your smores.
RIVERSIDE FISHING PLATFORM AND DOCK/MANUAL LIFT
More? Yep. Our property extends from the lake to the river, and on the river... fishing platform and boat dock with manual lift! Got BOAT? Dump her in the water, and keep her on property, sheltered in the channel. So nice! The lift is setup for a fishing type boat, up to about 18' or so, and you can alternatively snug up a pontoon on the west side of the dock.
PLEASE let us know AHEAD OF ARRIVAL, directly communicating once booked, and ensure we have replied, that you will have a boat. You can't take a trailer to the cabin (trust me, not a fun thing), BUT we have easy options nearby, just coordinate! We send messages about this too, automagically, so be sure once booked you are receiving our direct communications.
Oh, and kiddos love to walk to the bridge at the bend in Ottertail River and tub back to the lake house (the current will take them to the front side of the cabin, in the lake, or pop off by the riverside dock platform. Repeat to exhaustion. The true brave at heart depart the bridge by jumping off! Fishing off the bridge is common too.
THINGS WE LOVE
So our first love is... chillin' on the lake, but.... things that we miss as soon as we leave include:
Williams Store. Bike ride to coffee (or drive...), smoothies, sandwiches, and more. This place is the best. Its a daily bike ride for my wife, kiddos and me. Plus the owners are super awesome! Say 'hi!' to Dan & Marnie.
Ottertail Fitness Garage. Workout? Ottertail has the Fitness Garage. Full facility, including cardio and free weights. Highly recommend!
Zorbaz. Pizza place RIGHT on Ottertail. Take a boat ride over, tie up there, or drive... or for the more adventuresome, its a doable, if longish, bike ride too!
And there is a lot of nearby golf, a smattering of stores and restaurants in Ottertail that are well worth a stop, and field trips to Perham and other areas are worth a half day or more. Just inquire. We know the area, love the area, happy to help you love it too!
Long term guests welcome. Please inquire. Up to 65% off, even a bit off in summer. Most platforms will show the long term (24-28+ days) discount.
Reach out. Happy to help, and answer questions. As a new listing, I am sure I've missed things.
Thank you! Rick & Susan Goldsworthy and the rest of the Gang...
Cozy cabin RIGHT on the water. Great view, easy access to everything and perfect if you are looking for a lake getaway. The cabin was enough space and had everything we needed. There is a Dollar General and Carr's (inside Arco gas station) for any necessities and groceries. Lots of nearby places to visit, eat, shop etc. If you're looking for a quiet relaxing lake vacation, this is perfect.
[π₯° Wonderful! Thanks Stacey. "Cozy cabin RIGHT on the water" β that's our Little Red Cabin in a nutshell, and I'm so glad it was the quiet, relaxing lake getaway you were after! And thank you for the local tips for future guests β Dollar General and Carr's cover the necessities, and you're right, there's plenty nearby to eat, shop, and explore when you're not on the deck watching the lake. We like Thumper Pond's restaurant, and the WIlliams Store for coffee, and great breakfasts and sandwiches! Its almost a daily bike ride for us! Thank you so much for the 5-star review! βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ Any suggestions for the cabin? Or ready to set up a return to the lake? I'd love to hear from you. Thanks so much for staying at our family cabin! π]
Little Red Cabin summer vacay
by Trevor
4/5
Little Red Cabin summer vacay
[π₯° Yay! Thanks Trevor. So glad your stay at our Little Red Cabin was a good one! I'll admit I'm a little puzzled by the lost βοΈ. Four is great, of course, but since there isn't any narrative in the review to go on... and your direct note to me right after the stay was all positive: "Our stay was very good. We weren't at the cabin much besides in the evenings to sleep but everything went good with no issues. The AC kept up and it was comfortable at night even with the 96-97 temps those couple of days. We didn't spend a ton of time there to give you much for suggestions but the shower, beds and AC were all good and what we needed."
Since everything I heard back was positive and nothing came up during the stay — maybe just a tough grader! π Either way, I'd love to know if anything came up, or any suggestions you have, so I can earn that wayward star back. And whenever you're ready for another trip up to the lake, I'd love to hear from you! Thanks so much for staying at our family cabin! π]
As advertised β great for a relaxing lake getaway!
by Andrea
5/5
The Little Red Cabin was as advertised. The host was attentive and accommodating. I would recommend this rental if you are looking for a relaxing lake/fishing vacation.
[π₯° Wonderful! Thanks Andrea. Glad you all had a fantastic time in our cabin, and that everything was in good shape and 'as advertised! No surprises, just a relaxing lake getaway! So happy the Little Red Cabin treated you well and that the fishing and lake life delivered. Thank you for the kind words and the wonderful 5-star review! βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ Any suggestions for the cabin? Or ready to set up a return to the lake? I'd love to hear from you. Thanks so much for staying at our family cabin! π]
Fantastic cabin -- the views were incredible!
by Ashley
5/5
Rick's Little Red Cabin was perfect! The views of Lake Ottertail from the deck were wonderful, and we liked lounging by the river too. The AC kept up even on the incredibly hot days. Beds were comfy, internet worked, it was clean, and the communication really helped us know what to expect. What more could you ask!? We will definitely be back!
Exactly as described β easy check-in!
by Jeffrey
5/5
Stay was exactly what host described! Easy check-in/check-out. Clear. Accurate. Great location and communication! 5s all the way around!
[π₯° Yay! Thanks Jeffrey. So glad the check-in, cleaning, oour cabin, and check-out and all parts in between were easy and that our Little Red Cabin treated you right. Hope you soaked up plenty of that Ottertail Lake life! Thank you so much for the 5-star review! βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ Any suggestions for the cabin? Or ready to set up a return to the lake? I'd love to hear from you. Thanks so much for staying at our family cabin! π]
Loved the Little Red Cabin!
by Nancy
5/5
Loved the Little Red Cabin!
[π₯° Yay! Thanks Nancy. So glad you had a great stay at our Little Red Cabin β early June on Ottertail is such a sweet spot, right as the lake wakes up for the season! Hope you got plenty of deck time... I'm biased, but I think it might be the best lake deck on the best lake in Minnesota. π Thank you so much for the 5-star review! βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ Any suggestions for the cabin? Or ready to set up a return to the lake? I'd love to hear from you. Thanks so much for staying at our family cabin! π]
The LIttle Red Cabin on Ottertail was a true gem!
by Jane
5/5
WE had a wonderful experience from start to finish. Rick communicated with us in advance of our stay. The directions and recommendations were clear and spot on! When I had questions he responded in a timely manner. The cabin was clean and quaint. The kitchen was well stocked with everything I needed for preparing meals and saving leftovers. The river was fun to fish. The kids even caught and released a painted turtle. The deck furniture was comfortable and plentiful. His recommendation on where we could rent a pontoon was great! Another great rental experience. We already booked for next year! This is a gem!!!!
[π₯° Thank you so much for the very kind words about our family cabin! I am so glad it worked really well for you and that you loved the communications and support too! Happy to host you all anytime, and if you have any suggestions for our cabin, or for Great Stays Ottertail and our communications and support, I would love to hear from you. Thanks again! π]
Great lake trip!!!
by David
5/5
We had a wonderful time at the lake. The cabin worked very well for us. We truly enjoyed our stay. The lake was great though chilly since this was a late fall trip but the kids loved running off the lakeside swimming pier--and we could watch all the action from the deck! The recommendations for things to do were spot on--definitely try out Williams Store! We had snacks and coffee there almost every day!
[Thank you David! Glad you all had a lovely time at our place. You were our last guest for our 'first' season of making our personal cabin available to others when we are not there. Happy to hear we "finished strong!" Hope to host you all again in the future. Reach out if you have any suggestions, or when ready to lock in the return to Ottertail (and the Williams Store too!). Thanks again! π]
Perfect fall getaway to Ottertail lake
by Chris
5/5
Rick's little red cabin was PERFECT for us. It was clean and very comfortable. We loved our family get away time. And the view of the lake from the deck (as well as the river from the other side) were amazing for relaxing with a beverage. ;-) Communication was amazing too! All in all we highly recommend, and can't wait to come back for more "lake time." Thanks for having us!
[π₯° Yay! Thanks Chris! So happy you and the crew had a wonderful time in our family's cabin! You guys were great, and I would love to host your family again anytime! If you have any suggestions for our place, or for our communications and support, I'd love to hear from you! And of course... when ready to lock in the return trip for more of that lake time! π ππ€π]
A wonderful respite!
by Ken
5/5
Thank you so much for allowing us to stay in your family's cabin for much of July. We had to be in the area for a family medical issue, and the cabin was the perfect place to be able to be relatively close, but get away for some rest and reset from it all. It meant so much to us. Thank you for everything! And... your father in law was extremely nice and helpful too!
Love this cabin!
by R
5/5
My family absolutely loved our time in the Little Red Cabin on Ottertail. It felt like home, and we were very comfortable. It was clean and well-supplied. Perfect for us. We hope to come back next year!
Loved our stay in Ottertail
by Laura
4/5
host was responsive and accommodated early check in.
[Hi Laura! Thank you for the nice review! π Glad you had a great time! A bit bummed at our "lowest" review ever for our cabin π, and with a couple 3s in there, especially since there weren't any issues reported during the stay (in fact, in platform, when I checked in during the stay, you did kindly respond: "We are doing great and no needs.." but... no response to me directly when I reached out in and off platform several times after the stay to get more info. That's disappointing since I have no way to know what you felt needed work and what cleaning was of concern, especially since all the stays all summer, before and after you, were 5 stars and no issues--makes it hard to improve! I do see in your private note of the review: "Thanks for the great stay Wonderful place. I would put a new set of pans in there. The old ones seem to stick to everything we cooked. Also there was an error with the microwave that is connected to the stove. Otherwise it was absolutely perfect!! Thanks again!"--really nice! π₯°π And perhaps the issues were just that you'd like better pans, and something was going on with the microwave? Anyway, odd to not hear from you since you were super communicative when hoping for the early entry, etc. Maybe technical issues for you and your AirBNB account? Anyway, if you do happen to see this response, please take a moment to reach out and let me know what maintenance and cleaning issues troubled you! Thanks again! Hope you have had a great rest of summer, and best wishes for the year! Thanks again! π]
Loved our stay!
by Michele
5/5
Felt right at home. We've been coming to Ottertail lake every summer as a family get together and this was one of my favorite summers in a long time due to the little red cabin. The kids played in the lake everyday, or fished off the river dock, my dad caught the biggest fish of his life, and we all hung out on the beautiful deck from sunrise to sunset. What a beautiful spot for long lasting memories. Every question I had was promptly answered!
[π₯° Yay! Thank you so much Jessica for the warm fuzzy review! I really appreciate the kind words, and am so pleased you all had a wonderful time in our cabin! I would be happy to host you all again anytime--and love that we are getting you set up to bounceback to our cabin for 2026! Shoot me a DM if you have any suggestions or requests. Thanks again! π]
Great place on Ottertail
by Matthew
5/5
We had a good time. Thank you!
Experience of a lifetime!
by Darek
5/5
Everything was perfect, we dont have any suggestions. We went out on our Paddleboard and had an Experience of a lifetime. We saw 8 Bald eagles and one got within 6 feet over our head, As a Native American this was surreal. Thank you so much.
[π₯° Thanks Darek! That is so awesome. We sometimes see the otters and the occasional eagle but we’ve never had that many. That is very cool.
Cleaning said that you guys left it in great shape! Really appreciate that. I’m glad you had a great time. Hope you had a safe trip home. You’d be welcome back anytime! π]
Perfect cabin. Trailer and boat problems.
by Scott
3/5
My wife and I picked this place as it had a boat lift advertised on the riverside. I got my boat stuck coming into the channel cause the water was so shallow. Finally got it out. The boat lift was so shallow there is no way any boat is going on there. Also, it would have been nice to know that there is no turn around area at the cabin. First day I pulled my boat up through a very narrow driveway. Very difficult to get the boat and trailer in and out of that property.
[π Hi Scott! Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts, and I’m thrilled to hear you loved our cabin and had a fantastic time enjoying the lakefront location! π I was surprised by some of your comments, so I gave you a call — and it was great to hear directly that the home itself was absolutely perfect for your stay.
Just to clarify a few things for anyone reading: our listing and pre-arrival materials explicitly note the narrow road and lack of a turnaround, and we provide a nearby spot for boats and trailers to avoid exactly the type of challenge you experienced. We also always check in with guests who indicate they’re bringing a boat. When you messaged through VRBO right before check-in that you couldn’t locate the check-in info, we immediately re-sent entry info through VRBO, noted that our direct messages (which always come via email) sometimes land in spam/junk, and asked you to confirm finding them since they contain lots of great info, recommendations, and more — but unfortunately, we never got a reply. The info in those alone would have made the trailer and dock setup smoother and less stressful. I would have been happy to answer any questions too and provide suggestions but didn’t see any communication about any of this during the stay.
Regarding the river channel, yes, the entrance is naturally shallow, but fully navigable with a little care — as countless guests (and our family) have enjoyed all summer. Knowing the line to take and easing in slowly makes all the difference. We’re always happy to share tips to make boating effortless for first-timers or return visitors alike.
It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the cabin itself — cozy, clean, and perfectly situated for deck views, kayaking, and relaxing by the water. π€π‘ We’d be delighted to welcome you back anytime! Next time, just reach out during your stay, and we can make your visit completely seamless — helping with the trailer, the dock, or any of the small learning curves that come with lakefront living. Can’t wait to host you again at Ottertail for more amazing memories on the water!]
Ottertail Cabin
by Tom
4/5
Gorgeous location right on the lake. Very comfortable cabin - a nice lived-in feel. The property is a little tired torn screens, inconsistent plumbing (mostly a water pressure problem in the bathrooms but a couple of fixtures that didn't really work).
[π Woohoo! Thanks so much for your review, Tom! π Super glad you had a fantastic time enjoying the gorgeous lakefront location and that our family cabin’s cozy, comfortable, lived-in vibe was just right for your stay!
Sorry you had any issues with the plumbing (and a screen?)! You mentioned on arrival that some of the water wasn’t getting hot, and we found one of the heaters (there are two) was misbehaving. A local plumbing company came out the next morning, replaced an element, and confirmed everything was working perfectly. We also reached out to check in, but didn’t hear back — we hope you were still enjoying all the fun on the water and around Ottertail! That said, we didn’t see any other issues, especially with fixtures, so if there was something else, please reach out so we can address it for the next guest or your return trip! ;-)
Ditto on the screens — we didn’t have any communication from you about them (and it wasn’t on our radar from past guests), but we sent someone to check just in case! And of course, on any future visits, let us know right away, like you did with the heater, so we can fix it johnny-on-the-spot!
It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the deck, the lake views, and the overall experience. π‘π We’d be thrilled to host you again anytime, and we can’t wait to share the amazing Ottertail Lake and river access with future guests looking for that perfect lakeside getaway! π]
Perfect Family Retreat on Ottertail Lake
by Kimberly
5/5
This was an excellent place to visit with family and enjoy the lake view. It was well stocked, comfortable, and spacious. We hope to return.
[π Thanks so much, Kimberly! We’re so glad your family enjoyed Little Red Cabin and the beautiful views of Ottertail Lake. It’s always special for us to share our family cabin with guests who appreciate it as much as we do! πΆπ²
We loved hearing that you found it comfortable, well-stocked, and spacious — that’s exactly how we like it for our own family visits. We’d be delighted to welcome you back anytime for another cozy lakeside getaway! π]
Loved staying here!
by Evy
5/5
Felt very at home with a phenomenal view. Great fishing! Extremely relaxing place to be. Quick response to any questions or concerns. Great host!
[π₯° Thanks Evy! So happy you all loved staying in our cabin and that it was perfect for you, and super relaxing! Please relay my best wishes to your entire crew, and thank you for staying in our cozy cabin on Ottertail Lake! Please don't hesitate to ping me if you have any suggestions or to plan a return! All the best for future! π]
Loved our stay!
by Jessica
5/5
Loved our stay! Felt right at home. We've been coming to Ottertail lake every summer as a family get together and this was one of my favorite summers in a long time due to the little red cabin. The kids played in the lake everyday, or fished off the river dock, my dad caught the biggest fish of his life, and we all hung out on the beautiful deck from sunrise to sunset. What a beautiful spot for long lasting memories. Every question I had was promptly answered.
[π₯° Yay! Thank you so much Jessica for the warm fuzzy review! I really appreciate the kind words, and am so pleased you all had a wonderful time in our cabin! I would be happy to host you all again anytime--and love that we are getting you set up to bounceback to our cabin for 2026! Shoot me a DM if you have any suggestions or requests. Thanks again! π]
Little Red Cabin on Ottertail Lake
by Greg
5/5
Had a great stay at the Little Red Cabin!! The large deck is wonderful and the access to the river behind the cabin that accesses to the lake is wonderful for kayaking/tubing!
[π€ Yay! Thank you so much for the super nice review Greg! We would be happy to host you and the rest of your crew in our cabin anytime! Reach out when ready to rock the return, or if you have any suggestions to improve our place, or our communications and support. Thanks again! π]
Great place on a great lake!
by Nicholas
5/5
A comfortable place. Spotless, squeaky clean, and was exactly what we expected from the description. Great Lake. Enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
[π Thanks so much Nick! Glad you had a great time in our family cabin. Appreciate the wonderful βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ review and the feedback too! Would be happy to have you all back anytime. Glad you liked Marges Diner as well, and that you found our cabin squeaky clean and in great shape! I relayed to our cleaner young ladytoo--everyone loves kudos right?! Thank you again! π]
Cool how its on both the river and lake!
by Jesse
5/5
Rick was great to deal with. Awesome location being on both river and lake. Enjoyed ourselves and would come back. Thanks for everything!
[π₯³ Thanks Jesse! Glad you all had a great time and were able to unwind on the lake and river! Happy to have you all back anytime! Shoot me a DM if you have any suggestions whatsoever about my place, communications, or recommendations, and of course when ready to lock down more time right on the water at Ottertail Lake! π]
Great stay at Ottertail!
by Eryk
5/5
The cabin is cozy and everything you would need is there for cooking etc including a blender. They have books, puzzles, couple of kayaks and life jackets in the deck box to use for safety. My only issue was the water was to low to use the boat ramp at the time I stayed. Great view on the deck, plenty of comfortable chairs and nice fire pit on the beach.
[π€ Thank you Eryk! Glad you all had a fantastic time at my family's cabin on Ottertail Lake. So happy to hear you all loved it as much as we have! π₯° I am sorry to hear the water level was too low to use the lift, but glad you were able to tie up next to the dock. Wish I could control the weather! Been a very dry end of summer/early fall. Hope you got some good fishing in. Shoot me a direct email if you have any suggestions, or need anything at at all! Return trip! π Thanks again! π]
Happy visiting
by Rick
5/5
My partner and I visited my son from Detroit Lakes, MN. We enjoyed greatly out stay and visit and had pretty fair luck fishing. Best of all, we met Terry Elkins while attempting to dock the boat in the river, and he helped us find safe, out-of-the-way place for the boat trailer. He also loaned us 2 boat bumpers for the 4 days we were there. Terry was a great and friendly help to us. We do have some recommendations for rental improvements: 1.refridge froze all the vegetables the first night and we had to replace them. 2. the mattresses need to be replaced as they are all saggy and uneven. 3. the coffee pot is broken and leaks water and grounds and should be replaced. 4. care should be taken to make certain customers know that there is only limited parking, and absolutely no trailer parking. It would be greatly helpful to have a definite spot to park, especially for the trailers. The river is outstanding and care should be taken to ensure that customers are aware of the potential fun involved in floating the river. The entry point for floating the river should be cleaned up and made safer for smaller customers. All is all, a great stay! Thank you!
[π Glad you had an awesome time, and thank you for the suggestions! We do mention in the listing, and the welcome/entry email about the parking, and that taking a trailer to the cabin is not a good idea! Appreciate you letting us know there was an issue with the coffee pot--I assume the Keurig, however, was fine. In the future, let us know and we can replace anything like that asap--happy to do so! Mattresses are definitely a personal preference thing. We did check after your note, and found that one had the topper a little too big which might have felt saggy. I know I am a firm mattress guy, and hate soft. My wife, the opposite. And of course we ALSO get complaints the other way: too hard. π€ͺ Will keep an eye on messaging though and re-assess them over winter as well. Thanks again! DM me or Great Stays Ottertail with any other suggestions, or when ready to return! Thanks again! π]
Wonderful week
by Karla
5/5
We especially enjoyed the beautiful deck overlooking the lake! Because we brought our small boat with us, we chose this property as it has docks on both the lake and the river. The communication and service was the best we have ever had with a VRBO rental. Check in and check out was simple. The inside of cabin was immaculate. Plenty of room for a large family with a lovely indoor porch area separate which would be great if you had kids or teens along. We used that space as a reading room and opened the windows to enjoy lake breezes. I will rent this property again!
[π Thank you SO much Karla! Happy to hear you all had a wonderful time in our cabin and that everything from checkin, cleaning, to support and service was perfect for you all. LOVE hearing that and... sharing with my 'team' (aka family). π₯° Really appreciate it and would be happy to host you all again anytime! Reach out directly if you have ANY suggestions or.. when ready to come back to our family's Little Red Cabin on Ottertail! π]
Perfect! Great trip to Little Red Cabin in Ottertail!
by Marion
5/5
The little red cabin was perfect, very clean, cozy, amazing views, and Very well stocked. Owners were very responsive and helpful. It was a great weekend.
[π Wonderful! So happy to hear you all had a fantastic time in our cabin! I'd love to host you all again anytime! Hope we can connect sometime when we are in the area. If you have any suggestions whatsoever, or when ready to set up a return, please reach out here, or directly to me -- you should have our great stays ottertail contact info in messaging too! Thank you SO much. See you next time! π]
Wonderful stay in Ottertail MN
by Catherine
5/5
The pictures do not give The Little Red Cabin justice. It is very cozy and plenty of room for all of us. The VIEW and LOCATION is perfect. Being located between the lake and the river is amazing. We enjoyed sitting on the deck relaxing and enjoying the view of Ottertail Lake. Plenty of restaurants and shopping located close by. The cabin is clean and stocked very well from kitchen utensils to games and puzzles. Rick and Terry are very accommodating and friendly. We highly recommend The Little Red Cabin.
[π Thank you so much Catherine! So happy to hear you all had a fantastic time and that our family cabin exceeded your every expectation. That's wonderful and we are so glad you could stay with us. If you have ANY suggestions whatsoever for our place, or our communications and support, please reach out directly to us--ditto for setting up a return trip too! Happy to help. Thanks again! π]
Great stay!
by Danise
5/5
Rick and his family are very accommodating hosts. The listing is so unique with river AND lake options on the same property. The limited parking was initially intimidating, but everyone made access to the overflow parking very easy. The hosts are personally familiar with the area and with the functionality of the lake and river.. This was extremely beneficial to a novice pontoon captain. Their kindness showed through our entire stay. The cabin was as described, there were no surprises. Great stay!
[πππ Thank you so much Danise! π We are all so happy to hear you loved our place as much as we have over the years! Loved having you and being able to share our Ottertail abode! Would be happy to have you again anytime. Shoot me a note if you have any suggestions, or when ready to return! ]
Great time on Ottertail Lake
by Lindsey
5/5
We had a wonderful family trip to Rick and Susan's cabin on Ottertail Lake. It was a little cool during our stay, but they can't control that! And the view from the deck (and from the living room/dining area) was fantastic. They were also very helpful with suggestions for places to go around the area too. The cabin is, well, a cabin, and is small, but it was a great fit for the 7 of us. It was very clean and comfy. Highly recommend the place, and that you also go to the Williams Store, one of their suggestions that we really enjoyed, almost daily! Thank you so much for sharing your family's cabin with us. We hope to come back in the future.
[Yay! Thanks Lindsey. Glad you all had a great time in our place. We have enjoyed it for many many years and are happy to be able to share it with others this year. Please reach out directly if you have any suggestions for our little cabin, or when ready to set up a return trip for next summer!]
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