Awesome Week
I had my family and my friends in from MN,VA and IA for the week at Strand. We all had a great time relaxing, eating, fishing, and drinking. We all plan to return next year for a week of relaxation.
Submitted: Sep 16, 2017 Stayed: Sep 2017 Source: VRBO, from HomeAway
Shawn F.
Our annual MN vacation spot
Last year was our first time at Strand Island and within 30 min being on the island we decided to come back. we come with a pretty good mix of people adults and kids, all ages, and there was something for everyone. we had bonfires, fishing, boating , swimming and exploring the lake. My favorite past time was reading all the entries in the guest book. it was really interesting reading what everyone had said about their stay there, going back to the early 1900’s. it was a great location and easy to get to. I highly recommend staying on Strand Island.
Recommended for: Families with young children, Sightseeing, Adventure seekers, Families with teenagers
Caleb F.
Great property for nature lovers/great cabin for everyone
We had a group of 22 people (ages 22 to 82) and 4 dogs spend a long weekend in September. We had 4 people camping but felt there was plenty of room, especially if some are flexible about using an outhouse. We cooked every night – there is plenty of fridge/freezer/pantry room. The property is perfect for backwoods hiking, swimming, camping, kayaking, fishing, and boating. The caretakers are great and easily accessible by phone. The cabin itself is beautiful and impressive. The wrap-around porch is a great place to take in the view, even in poor weather. The view is truly incredible. We hope to visit again.
Recommended for: Families with young children, Pet owners, Adventure seekers, Age 55+
Laura, Minneapolis
Unique stay in complete solitude
We recently rented this property the first week in Oct for a family getaway (7 adults, 2 kids). As soon as we arrived, we were blown away by the beauty of the lake and then the property itself. The main house is decorated so beautifully and has everything you could need. There was plenty of space to have everyone spread out. We were initially worried about only having two bathrooms for a large group of people but having sinks in each room was perfect. It was never a problem. All of the additional out buildings are a lot of fun and add to the uniqueness of the property. I recommend utilizing the kayaks and taking a trip around the island. Overall it was a wonderful stay with zero stress. I’d recommend it to anyone who is looking for a special place to get away from it all.
Recommended for: Pet owners, Girls getaway, Adventure seekers, Age 55+, Romantic getaway, Families with teenagers
Mindy, Minnetonka MN
One of a kind place!
We absolutely loved Strand Island! Our 4 families have traveled annually for the past 10 years and have never found a place we all wanted to return to until now! To start off, it was great having Jay, the caretaker. We’ve never rented a property where anyone showed us around and shared the history of the place. Second, the house is wonderful. There was plenty of room for all of us. It was very helpful to have sinks in all the bedrooms with having the house able to accommodate so many. The beds on the porch got good use too! We found out the current owners did a lot of work on the place and it showed. They put their special touch on the place that we haven’t seen at other properties. They supplied plenty of towels, sheets and blankets, which was nice on the cold nights and when the kids wanted to sleep in the Apple TV cabin. The kids enjoyed making up games on the island, swimming and playing in the “workshop” game room. It was a great place for kids to get away from electronics and play in nature. The fishing was great and the view was incredible. We even got to take a few kayak trips around the island and met a Mallard duck family. Thank you for sharing this beautiful place with us!
Recommended for: Families with young children, Age 55+
Jennifer F.
Vacation of a lifetime
I had the recent pleasure of vacationing on Strand Island with my children and extended family. I would highly recommend the experience as the perfect summer getaway. The century old house we lodged in was clean and spacious and invoked happy memories of vacations of yesteryear- rustic rooms, board games, books, campfires, fishing, kayaking, idle conversation and lazy days of unscheduled freedom. The setting contained everything we needed- a pontoon for leisurely cruises, kayaks, row boat, small sandy beach, large “backyard” for lawn games as well as a forested untamed island ripe for ambitious explorers. We feasted like kings! The kitchen was amply stocked and gas and charcoal grills were conveniently available. We all enjoyed the sauna/shower provided in one of the compound’s cabins. I can’t imagine a better place to reconnect with family and escape the frantic pace of everyday life.
Recommended for: Families with young children, Sightseeing, Adventure seekers, Families with teenagers
MMR Elm Grove, WI
