House in Minnesota
12 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this house rental
Welcome to Buttercup Hideaway, your spacious lakeside retreat designed for unforgettable get-togethers. Set on a private, wooded 2-acre lot on beautiful Freeborn Lake, this four-bedroom, two-bath cabin offers the perfect backdrop for connection, relaxation, and outdoor fun.
Inside, the open-concept main level makes gathering effortless. Whether you're cooking together in the kitchen, sharing a meal around the dining table, or lounging in the living room with panoramic lake views, everyone can stay connected in one welcoming space. Step onto the deck for morning coffee, group happy hours, or watching kids play in the yard below.
The walk-out lower level is built for together time—featuring a large family/game room and a bar area that opens right out to the patio and fire-pit. It’s ideal for multi-generational families, larger groups, or those who want separate hangout zones for adults and kids/teens.
Outside, the lake is the star: paddle out in the canoe or kayak, swim from the hard-sand bottom shoreline, fish off the dock, or roast s’mores by the campfire. With plenty of parking, Buttercup Hideaway easily accommodates bigger groups and all their gear.
Located just 15 minutes from Alexandria, shopping, dining, and entertainment are close and convenient without sacrificing the peace and quiet of country life.
Summer Activities: swimming, canoeing, kayaking, hiking in nearby parks, antiquing in downtown Alexandria, Casey's Amusement Park, Big Splash water park, and, of course, the Big Ole Statue is a must see!
Check out Alexandria Jet Ski Rental for jet ski and pontoon rentals. You can coordinate with them to have the pontoon delivered directly to our dock so it's ready when you arrive!
Winter Activities: snowmobile right from the cabin to trails that are just a quarter mile away, ski or snowboard at Andes Tower hill, check out the Runestone museum and explore the mystery of the Runestone, and visit Carlos Creek Winery or one of the amazing local breweries. Or just cozy up inside with one of the many games or puzzles we provide for you.
We look forward to hosting you for your up north retreat!
Lic. #: 1892
Inside, the open-concept main level makes gathering effortless. Whether you're cooking together in the kitchen, sharing a meal around the dining table, or lounging in the living room with panoramic lake views, everyone can stay connected in one welcoming space. Step onto the deck for morning coffee, group happy hours, or watching kids play in the yard below.
The walk-out lower level is built for together time—featuring a large family/game room and a bar area that opens right out to the patio and fire-pit. It’s ideal for multi-generational families, larger groups, or those who want separate hangout zones for adults and kids/teens.
Outside, the lake is the star: paddle out in the canoe or kayak, swim from the hard-sand bottom shoreline, fish off the dock, or roast s’mores by the campfire. With plenty of parking, Buttercup Hideaway easily accommodates bigger groups and all their gear.
Located just 15 minutes from Alexandria, shopping, dining, and entertainment are close and convenient without sacrificing the peace and quiet of country life.
Summer Activities: swimming, canoeing, kayaking, hiking in nearby parks, antiquing in downtown Alexandria, Casey's Amusement Park, Big Splash water park, and, of course, the Big Ole Statue is a must see!
Check out Alexandria Jet Ski Rental for jet ski and pontoon rentals. You can coordinate with them to have the pontoon delivered directly to our dock so it's ready when you arrive!
Winter Activities: snowmobile right from the cabin to trails that are just a quarter mile away, ski or snowboard at Andes Tower hill, check out the Runestone museum and explore the mystery of the Runestone, and visit Carlos Creek Winery or one of the amazing local breweries. Or just cozy up inside with one of the many games or puzzles we provide for you.
We look forward to hosting you for your up north retreat!
Lic. #: 1892
Amenities
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Minnesota
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Natalie was fantastic. She checked with us several times to be sure things were going well and did we need anything. Beautiful week.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
We love Buttercup!! This is the second time we’ve stayed there and it was fantastic!! There are 10 of us (6 adults and 4 kids) plus 2 dogs and we felt that there was plenty of room for all of us. The cabin was clean, and had a ton of activities and games for the whole family. We also enjoyed the campfire area, and the kids loved the lake!! Communication with the owners was great too!! We felt very welcomed!! We hope to vacation there again next year. Thank you for the hospitality, and we are grateful for all the memories made!!
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
My husband and I stayed with our Black Lab, she enjoyed going out for walks with our grandkids. We had our two daughters and their husbands and two granddaughters and grandson from Wisconsin and South Dakota, plenty of room for us for sleeping. We went to Carlos Creek Winery also the Brewery 22 Northman, ordered wood fire pizza excellent! We also spent time in Alexandria,..Great weekend with our family! Very beautiful and relaxed place to stay!
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
It felt like home, very comfortable beds, well supplied kitchen, wonderful living and dining areas, big windows to enjoy nature while sitting on your recliner. We caught fish in early April, fishing from shore with some ice still on the lake. We built a bonfire in the fire-pit with snow still standing. The time spent in the house cooking, eating, playing games, etc, was also fun. My favorite moments were sitting inside watching the sun rise and set and the moon shining on the lake, very peaceful.
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Top rated by guests
10Outstanding
(22 Ratings)
"Natalie was fantastic. She checked with us several times to be sure things were going well and did we need anything. Beautiful week."
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