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This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom lakefront home offers the perfect getaway in Tonka Bay, nestled between Lake Minnetonka’s upper and lower lakes. Enjoy a private dock with a 26-ft boat slip, spacious backyard with a fire pit, propane fire table, lounge chairs, and propane grill. The chic interior is ideal for creating lasting memories. Located in a cove off Gideon Bay, it’s a short walk, bike ride, or boat trip to downtown Excelsior. Under MINNeSTAY’s 5-Star management, this is your new favorite summer destination!
Lakefront Cottage accommodates up to 3 cars. A private office welcomes you upon entry, with a 3/4 bathroom nearby. The fully stocked kitchen includes a 4-burner stove, dishwasher, and ample counter space, adjacent to the dining room with seating for 6. The cozy living room offers a large couch and Roku TV.
Upstairs, the primary bedroom features water views, a king bed, Roku TV, and an en-suite bath with a walk-in shower and dual shower heads. The two queen bedrooms offer Roku Smart TVs and share the third bathroom with a bathtub and shower combo. All 4 Smart TVs offer live cable, Hulu Live TV, Netflix, Disney+, ESPN+, and HBO Max.
The expansive backyard leads to the dock, perfect for a paddleboard ride or evening s’mores by the fire pit.
DOCK: The 26-ft boat slip is available on the west side of the dock, with occasional access by the owner’s boat. Advance notice is given.
Looking for groceries, a chef-prepared meal, or even boat rentals? Our concierge service is here to take your vacation to the next level. Give us a call or send us a message to let us know how MINNeSTAY can make your Five Star Stay unforgettable!
Deviation from these rules can result in an eviction from the premises with no refund, as stated in the signed rental agreement.
"Beautiful location on the water. Very comfortable stay"
- Colin
"Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you again soon."
"Beautiful home and surroundings, perfect for a family vacation."
- Candice
"Nicely done team! This place is a winner and appreciate your effort to follow up and represent the property in such great fashion. Will definitely seek this location out upon any return to the area."
- Walter
"The perfect getaway on the lake. Close proximity to groceries, shopping, and restaurants. Beautiful backyard space and great dock. We kept a 26ft boat there for the week and highly recommend anyone staying here takes advantage of the lake access."
- Eugene
"Thank you for your kind words! It was a pleasure hosting you, and I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. You're welcome back anytime!"
"Great location, clean, plenty of room for a group for an extended stay."
- Alex
"Thank you for your kind review! We're glad you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back soon!"
"Lovely place."
- Kammi
"Thank you, Kammi! We're delighted you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back soon!"
"The cottage is great if you are bringing a boat. We tied our boat to the dock and it was very safe and calm. We had easy access to all the lake had to offer. The size was right for our family. The driveway was tight but we managed with our truck and trailer. We could fit one other car if we had to."
- Jessica
"Jessica, we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay and look forward to the opportunity to host you again!"
"Lovely cottage in great proximity to Excelsior and Wayzata areas. Beds were comfortable and it was a peaceful stay overall."
- Matt
"Matt, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay; we look forward to hosting you again!"
"Had a wonderful stay in this cottage off of Gideon Bay. Very clean, very comfortable beds, and peaceful location right on the water. Love the attention to detail in the home, which was also well stocked, along with the amenities outside. Definitely a treat to stay here."
- Kelly
"Kelly, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay; we look forward to hosting you again!"
"We very much enjoyed our stay. I'm very picky and it was above my personal check list. Clean, comfy bed, location, bathrooms SUPER clean... just perfect. Absolutely worth staying!!"
- Kim
"Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay, Kim! Thank you for the kind words; we will share them with the housekeeping team!"
"This lakefront cottage was perfect for our 2 night stay. We had a great family Easter weekend watching basketball, playing games and watching the ducks and geese on the bay. This home was immaculate and had everything we needed."
- Kris
"Kris, we are glad you enjoyed your stay, and we hope to host you again soon."
"Outstanding location on Lake Minnetonka! Every little detail of this location was nailed."
- Jake
"Minnestay is so pleased to receive a review from you! I am glad that you enjoyed the home and were able to appreciate beautiful Lake Minnetonka! I hope you come back and stay at a Minnestay property when you're in town again. With Gratitude, Lance from Minnestay"
"Excellent house on a small channel connecting to Lake Minnetonka. Ample parking for a boat trailer and 4 vehicles. Great beds, and kitchen. Outdoor amenities are the best, well the hot tub was inflatable but the fire pit was perfect. Only improvement could be a better coffee maker. +$500 per night and a super cheap $20 coffee maker is not ideal.<br/>But I would definitely stay here again!"
- Mark
"Thank you for taking the time to write a review about our Minnestay property. We cannot thank you enough for your willingness to do this. We hope you were able to relax and truly enjoy your time! And we do hope you come back and visit the next time you are in Minneapolis. You are always welcome!<br/>With Gratitude, The Minnestay Team"
"This house was perfect for my family to stay in! The host does a nice job of providing everything you need for a comfortable stay and the house is so cozy and nice. The lake and area was the cherry on top. We hope to have a chance to stay here again in the summer!"
- Ellie
"Great location, very clean and well-decorated."
- Ryan
"This home was absolutely perfect for 3 women. The house was exceptionally clean and there weren’t unnecessary knickknacks around. The kitchen was well stocked, the bathrooms had any toiletry you might need and the seating and beds were comfortable. While this home was expensive it is worth every cent!"
- Ellen
"This is the most beautiful location we’ve stayed in. The backyard and section of the lake is serene. It’s so calm and quiet and lovely amid beautiful trees and hikes and families. We will treasure our stay and can’t wait to come back!"
- Michelle
"Great location if you have a boat. The private dock was fantastic!! Charming home and welcoming neighbors. Lake life is the best!! Our family of 6 enjoyed our stay. The responsiveness of the management to a few issues was quick and efficient. I would recommend this home and the management team!"
- Carrie
"Fantastic girls’ trip at Lake Minnetonka! Beautiful house right on the lake. Well appointed and fit our group of 5 easily (3 bedrooms/3 baths). We loved waking up in the morning and having coffee looking out at the beautiful lake. Many of us also did yoga and meditated on the private dock. 5 minute drive from grocery store. Also close to all the fun restaurants and shops in both Excelsior and Wayzata. At night we enjoyed the fire pit and made quite a few s’mores. Would definitely recommend!"
- Kristin
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