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At the Lake & In the Loop = Family Launch Pad

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A view through a window with a wooden fence, bare trees, and a frozen body of water. - At the Lake & In the Loop = Family Launch Pad (Arden Hills)
A living room with a sofa, ottoman, and chairs, a small table, a kitchen in the background, and a view through the window. - At the Lake & In the Loop = Family Launch Pad (Arden Hills)
A covered patio with a table and chairs, a view of a body of water, and a wooden fence. - At the Lake & In the Loop = Family Launch Pad (Arden Hills)
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A bedroom with a large window, a bedside lamp, and a potted plant. - At the Lake & In the Loop = Family Launch Pad (Arden Hills)
At At the Lake & In the Loop = Family Launch Pad, you can look forward to a firepit, a playground, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

At the Lake & In the Loop = Family Launch Pad


  • Enjoy the best of both worlds: spend the day working or shopping at Mall of America or in St Paul or Minneapolis, then come home to a peaceful retreat overlooking beautiful Lake Johanna. If you run, have a pet or just love a huge park.

    The home is clean, bright and comfortable, with abundant natural light and wonderful views across Lake Johanna. Private lakefront and dock are directly across the street, giving you easy access to fishing, relaxing by the water and enjoying the lake.

    The regional park and beach are also just across the street, with additional recreation including kayak and sauna rentals.

    Exceptionally convenient location:

    • Minnesota State Fairgrounds — 4 miles
    • Walk to FREE State Fair bus transportation
    • Bethel University — less than 1 mile
    • University of Northwestern — visible across Lake Johanna
    • University of Minnesota St. Paul Campus — about 3 miles
    • Downtown Minneapolis — about 8 miles
    • Downtown St. Paul — about 9 miles
    • Regional park and beach across the street
    • Private Lake Johanna lakefront and dock
    • Fishing
    • BBQ
    • Off-street parking
    • Shopping and restaurants nearby

    A quiet lake retreat to come home to at the end of the day.

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About the neighborhood

Located in Arden Hills, this cottage is near a water park and on the beach. The Armory and Target Center are cultural highlights and Minnesota State Fairgrounds is a popular area attraction. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at U.S. Bank Stadium or Target Field. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating. Visit our Arden Hills travel guide
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Arden Hills, MN

What's nearby

  • A modern architectural building with a unique, angular design.
    University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
    7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • A city skyline with a river, bridges, and industrial structures.
    U.S. Bank Stadium
    12 min drive - 16.0 km
  • A nighttime aerial view of a city with a large stadium, illuminated streets, and surrounding buildings.
    Target Field
    15 min drive - 16.0 km
  • A colorful indoor amusement park with a large Ferris wheel, various rides, and a 'Blue's Skidoo' attraction.
    Mall of America
    24 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Lake Johanna
    1 min walk - 0.1 km

Getting around

  • St. Paul - Minneapolis Station
    11 min drive
  • Westgate Station
    11 min drive
  • St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Pizza Luce
    4 min drive
  • Flaherty's Arden Bowl
    2 min drive
  • Pho 400
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is At the Lake & In the Loop = Family Launch Pad pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at At the Lake & In the Loop = Family Launch Pad?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at At the Lake & In the Loop = Family Launch Pad?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is At the Lake & In the Loop = Family Launch Pad located?

This Arden Hills cottage is on the beach, 3 mi (4.8 km) from Rosedale Center, and within 6 mi (10 km) of University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and Heights Theater. Bell Museum of Natural History and Minnesota State Fairgrounds are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

At the Lake & In the Loop = Family Launch Pad Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very kind, helpful and their property was beautiful, peaceful and calm. Everything we needed on our trip highly would recommendTravis
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay

great location and accomodating and functional space
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

GOOD LOCATION

Property was well maintained and very close to hiking trails around the lake. Well stocked and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

Great house near walking trails lake and beach. Quiet and peaceful yet not far from many attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect college visa

Had a great time property is close to Mall of America and The U. My son is deciding on where to attend college and was a great location to bring the family (myself, husband, younger brother and dogs)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome location

The beach is literally across the street and you can see it from the front yard. The lake is super clean and warm. The house is large and has plenty of space for everyone to have their own area. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cottage

We had a good trip. The interior was quite clean. The surrounding yard and plants could've used some TLC to gain a greater view of the lake and to enable our small children to use the yard space.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overflow housing during graduation

We rented this property for family that were in town for my son's graduation. This beautiful home by the lake was a great place for my inlaws to stay. The kids made great memories fishing with grandpa and catching plenty of fish. William is an excellent host. Highly recommend this property
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Lived at the dock. Pulled a couple bass and pikes along with a bunch of sunnies. Kids had a blast on lake Johanna. The house is appropriate and as shown on the pictures. William took care of us, he’s a very responsive host. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location by the park and beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our time here. It had the amenities we needed, was close to the areas we were visiting. Very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The lake view is gorgeous. This VRBO is cozy and comfortable and in a superb location. The area is quiet and clean and beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Everything was as advertised—very convenient location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great owner

William was very communicative and kind throughout the stay. Recommended.
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peacefully Perfect

We loved our stay here and would come back in a heartbeat. Everything was clean and labeled well, there was ample space for our group, and the lake is so close by! Exactly as listed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great lakefront property

My family of five including three teens had a great week long stay at this property. We had plenty of room for all of us. Morning coffee on the deck looking at the lake and evenings roasting marshmallows around the fire pit were amazing. Afternoons fishing, on the beach or at local attractions provided plenty to do. Easy drive to many attractions. Twin cities kayaking Wednesdays on the water was a big hit. Our hosts were extremely responsive and helpful. If in the area again would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Property needs lots of TLC

Their curb appeal needs lots of repairs & upgrades. The bath towels were stained & bleached looking. Best part was to be able to walk across the street to Lake Johanna.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Problems with check in

Not a good place for the price! Totally outdated and the outside wasn't pleasant to look at boat trailer and roofing materials in the driveway,cobwebs everywhere outside spiders and ants just not a place i felt good about
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly what we needed.

Owners were awesome at responding to my questions about the property. We had enough places to sleep for all of our group. Great kitchen with everything we would need at a house. Weather was good enough to use the lake, but we were glad it was available. Location is close to grocery stores for quick pick ups of supplies. Yard was great for games and a fire. Open air deck in the front and a big covered porch in the back for hanging out while grilling. We would go back in the future if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect home for our family vacation!

We enjoyed a delightful family vacation here. Our son lives a few houses away from this home, and we needed an expansion for sleeping. William and Elsie have a lovely home we enjoyed immensely! Cooking utensils are fantastic. We enjoyed the grill! The kids were thrilled with the toys and books there. It is an older home that has been nicely remodeled and has a beautiful view of the lake! We were especially impressed with the cleanliness, and loved the fresh-cut flowers, and the green live plants. William and Elsie were very available for our questions or needs. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place

We really enjoyed this property. Loved how close it was to the lake. The owners were very accommodating. The bedrooms were great and quite comfy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We had a blast enjoying the house, and the public beach right across the street. We also caught some nice bluegill’s right of the private dock. The property was very clean, and furnished/equipped with everything we needed. Thank you Wes, we will definitely be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family gathering

This was a beautiful location and met our needs perfectly being next to the park. The house does smell a bit musty. Otherwise everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Overall a pleasant stay

This Beach Cottage in Arden Hills, MN was a wonderful location for our family reunion. It is located across the street from Lake Johanna, with great views of the lake from almost every window. The property is right next to a park with nature trails, paved walking trails, and bike trails within steps of the house, and also a quick drive to shopping and Twin City attractions. All the amenities were as described in the listing, and the beds/furniture were comfortable. It has a private yard and deck for enjoying the outside. We gave it 3 stars because the bathrooms, microwave, and outside grill were incompletely cleaned (in fact, we decided to not grill cause it was dirty). We informed the owners of some of our concerns via a phone call hours into our stay and were informed of where cleaning supplies were if we wanted to clean ourselves. After our stay we provided a detailed message of what we observed and asked for a refund of the $60/day cleaning fee. Initially via a few message exchanges they were surprisingly argumentative and unwilling to refund us; however, ultimately they handled it professionally and did refund us the cleaning fee.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026