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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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Ham Lake, MN
  • National Sports Center
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Running Aces Casino
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Bunker Beach Water Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Year-round relaxation with lots of space and all the comforts of home!

Our goal is to provide a home away from home as you enjoy all four seasons of beautiful Minnesota. Whether it's spending the day on the lake boating, swimming, or fishing in the Summer, enjoying the beautiful colors of Fall, exploring on the many miles of snowmobile trails or ice fishing in the Winter, or simply watching the migration of a variety of birds in the Spring, the Laid-back Loon is your go-to destination for family fun. If you want to add some city-life to your get-away, the Twin Cities is only a 30-minute drive where can enjoy world class dining, professional and collegiate level sports, entertainment, and shopping!

The Laid-back Loon has it all - come see for yourself!
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Carlos Avery State Wildlife Management Area. A water park and laundry facilities are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 6 minutes by car from Carlos Avery State Wildlife Management Area and 6 minutes from Ham Lake Library
Year-round relaxation with lots of space and all the comforts of home! offers its guests a water park. The family-friendly Year-round relaxation with lots of space and all the comforts of home! also features barbecue grills and laundry facilities.

Property manager

Chuck & Darcy

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Includes the use of e-cigarettes.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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.
  • Note from host: Pack-n-play and highchair available upon request.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Year-round relaxation with lots of space and all the comforts of home! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Teri S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection!

The property was the perfect place for a family of 5 to stay while here for a family wedding. The owners were great at communicating and the property was in stellar condition.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice property

Clean, spacious, great view.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake time!

Weather didn’t cooperate for our lake stay, but we still had a great time. Plenty of room, extremely clean, and perfect for a group.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home + perfect lake

This home was perfect. We loved everything about it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

We loved the home, yard and lake! The location is close to the city but you feel like you’re in Northern Minnesota. The owners were easy to reach and very nice. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet and Alex W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding Cabin

This cabin has everything we were hoping for and more. It combines all of the things you would want in a stay at the lake, inside and out: lakefront access for swimming, a yard for our grandkids to play in, and beautiful views of the lake from the big windows. The cabin is spacious, with enough room for a family. The owners have thoughtfully provided necessities in the kitchen and throughout. It was a wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cyndee M.

Liked: Cleanliness

10++ !

Laidback Loon was absolutely amazing and every detail was thought of. Would give more than 10/10 if I could. The location was so ideal, not too far from town but felt like away from it all. Decor is so welcoming and lake front is beautiful. Would love to stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time at the Laid Back Loon

We stayed at the Laid Back Loon for a family vacation and had a great time. My boys loved tubing on the lake and the fishing off of the dock kept us busy for hours. We are looking forward to staying here in the future. The home was great, very clean, comfortable beds, and enough bathrooms and showers for all 5 of us. The home is also close to grocery stores, so you can take a 15 minute drive and stock up for your stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Long weekend away

Being within 45 min of MSP and on such a quite lake combined with ample accommodation make this home so convenient for anyone looking for a short weekend all the way through a long summer break.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrisa M., Ogden, UT

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place to decompress

This was our first vacation in years and was exactly what we were looking for! The house was clean, quiet and not far from all the thing on our list. Wished we’d of stayed longer! We saw loons and even had an eagle land in the backyard to enjoy a fish. Totally recommend this place and would absolutely stay again if we were in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday Get Away

Perfect place to spend the holidays and looks like it would be great for a summer stay also.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Room with a view

My family used this beautiful property as a hub for my daughters wedding that was in the area. Their is a beautiful view of the Lake from two of the bedrooms, the master bathroom as well as the living area. Was very very nice! The property was clean, well stocked and welcoming. During our down time, the kids took out some of the water toys and enjoyed a nice kayak paddle around the shoreline and paddle boat ride. Our family from Alaska was thrilled the water was shallow and warm so the kids could play. I can only imagine how beautiful the views will be in the fall. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila C., Center Point, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Home Sweet Home

Amazing property! Quiet, beautiful setting. Very well appointed property and the owners are incredible! We felt like we were “home” from the minute we arrived. Truly grateful for the opportunity to spend time with our family at this beautiful location on the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and Comfortable

Lake house was perfect size for 4 adults and 2 toddlers. New. Clean. Comfortable. All the amenities. Fully stocked. The 3 bedrooms attach to separate bathrooms. Access to pier, kayak, paddleboat, paddleboard, fire pit, grill, patio furniture all on property. Friendly owners - nice decorating touch. Playground across street. Fully enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved the Laid Back Loon!

My family and I spent a week here visiting extended family and friends in the area. We were all impressed by the property! Perfect location on the lake, beautiful yard, and outdoor space. Inside was incredibly clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. Thank you for the family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Family Stay

Laidback Loon was a perfect place for our family get-together. (We heard and saw loons, so the house is appropriately named.) It was so relaxing having a well-designed, new, and very clean house with plenty of bathrooms and space for five adults and a child. Although it rained a bit when we were there, we could still enjoy the lake view through the wide back door and windows. The lake is shallow but was good for our grandson. (A bonus for our grandson was the small park right across the road.) The patio with table and grill and the firepit area were both good backyard hangout spots. Thank you, Chuck and Darcy, it was good!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Austin B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, Comfortable, Convenient

We had a great day at this property. I love that the rooms all have Roku connected TVs. It was nice that the lake was shallow by the dock for the kids. Place was extremely clean and comfortable. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy T., Phoenix, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness

Super Relaxing

We stayed for just a few nights but wish it could have been longer. Everything was very clean, plenty of kitchen gadgets and bathroom towel situation was perfect. From the pictures I thought the house was situated further away from lake but it was closer, so a happy surprise.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet Lake Views

Immaculately clean, thoughtfully decorated, with comfy beds, well-equipped kitchen, located in a quiet spot, yet with easy access to the metro area. One note: grandma and grandpa could not navigate the 10 or so steps down to the patio and lake (no handrail). Our hosts were very timely with communications and information. A great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kind and responsive hosts

Property was immaculate! Owners were kind and responsive. Beautiful location! We visited in the winter and the view was gorgeous! I’d love to visit in the summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ginger O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home!

This is a beautiful home with a beautiful view. This would be a perfect young family vacation home! Nice shallow shore for kids (do not bring a deep boat, pontoon and shallow boat ok). The house was obviously remodeled or even maybe rebuilt because it was perfection.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean C., Lakeland

Liked: Cleanliness

Above and Beyond!

The Laid-Back Loon was an impeccable home! Beautiful location right on the lake! The hosts were wonderful and very attentive to any needs we may have had. They also showed a great interest in making sure our time spent there was relaxing and up to our expectations. Our family (including 7 grandchildren ages 5-17) absolutely loved this home and all the amenities it had to offer. We were so fortunate to have selected this property for our 19-day stay. Thank you so much for making this a perfect vacation for us, and all of our family. ❤️
Stayed 19 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bret J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location and Home

Great location and beautiful home. Perfect for a family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect family getaway

We had a wonderful time at the Laidback Loon. The home had everything we needed. The shallow lake was ideal for our grandsons (ages 1-1/2 and 3-1/2) and they loved running around on the back lawn area. Thank you for a great visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property

As described, very new and clean. Wonderful property on the lake and great hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022