Custom Lakefront Retreat on Maple Lake in Buffalo, MN
Top Features of the Home • Private 65’ dock on Maple Lake, bring your boat • Sleeps up to 14 with flexible sleeping options • Stunning chalet-style design with nature-inspired details • Wet bar and lower-level kitchenette for easy entertaining • Multiple outdoor patios, firepit, and lakefront seating
Maple Lake Chalet is a one-of-a-kind custom lake home in Buffalo, Minnesota, designed to bring the beauty of the outdoors inside. From the striking tree-inspired banisters to the expansive lake views, this chalet-style retreat delivers a true Minnesota lake experience. With sleeping accommodations for up to 14 guests, multiple gathering spaces, and direct lake access, this home is ideal for large families and group getaways. Located just about an hour from the Twin Cities, Maple Lake Chalet is the perfect lakeside escape.
Home Layout + Amenities By Room Bedrooms • Bedroom 1 – main level: King • Bedroom 2 – upper level: 2 Full • Bedroom 3 – upper level: 2 Twin over Full bunk bed • Bedroom 4 – lower level: Queen • 2 Queen pullout sofas in the living room - 1 on upper level, 1 on lower level
Bathrooms • Bathroom 1 – main level: Full with tub/shower • Bathroom 2 – upper level: Full with tub/shower • Bathroom 3 – main level: Full with shower only • Bathroom 4 – lower level: Full with shower only • Half bath – garage level, ideal for washing up after lake days
Kitchen / Dining • Large, fully equipped kitchen with generous prep space • Spacious dining area suitable for large groups • Lower-level kitchenette and wet bar
Living • Expansive main living room with showstopping lake views • Large-screen TVs with cable and streaming apps • Multiple seating areas for group gatherings
Bonus Spaces • Lower-level entertainment and lounge space • Wet bar area perfect for evenings and game nights
Outdoor • Private 65’ dock with seating • 2 paddle boards and assorted water toys • Multiple outdoor patio and dining areas • Grill for lakeside meals • Firepit overlooking the lake • Front porch and sprawling yard Note - Lake Conditions: Aquatic weeds may be present along the shoreline and around the dock depending on seasonal lake conditions. These natural conditions are outside of Minnestay's control, and we cannot guarantee weed-free lake access.
Parking • 2-car garage • Driveway parking for 4–6 vehicles
Location Highlight • Maple Lake access and year-round recreation • Downtown Buffalo restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques • Wild Marsh Golf Club • Sturges Park and Buffalo Lake trails • Local breweries, wineries, and seasonal events
* Concierge Services Available * 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!
Booking Requirements: • 30+ Night Stays may require a lease. If the stay will be paid in monthly installments, a lease will be required and a security deposit equal to one month's rent is due at signing. If the stay is paid in full at time of booking, no lease is required. • Security Deposit: A refundable $2500 security deposit may be required, depending on the length of the reservation.. The deposit is refunded within 5–7 days after checkout, assuming no damage or excessive cleaning. Payment (when applicable): ACH (no fee) or credit card (3% processing fee). Lease and security deposit requirements do not apply to Airbnb bookings. By booking, guests agree to this policy. • All check-ins are contactless! To provide this service, we require a photo of yourself holding your ID to verify your identity, to be emailed or texted to our reservations department, no later than 24 hours prior to arrival. No exceptions. (Please be aware that we do not have staff available to meet guests in person on site for this purpose.) • All guests must be over the age of 25, unless part of a family unit. Verification may be required. • Bookings made within 7 days of arrival will require additional credit card documentation. • A Minnestay Rental Agreement must be signed, no later than 24 hours prior to arrival. This will require that you provide us with your email address. Please inquire about the terms and conditions prior to booking. • Discounts are valid only at checkout, are not retroactive, and cannot be combined with other offers. • All reservations are subject to the cancellation policy in place at the time of booking. Refunds outside of this policy are not guaranteed. • Minnestay is not responsible for travel delays or cancellations due to weather, illness, or other unforeseen circumstances. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance. • Direct bookings or other online booking sources may be subject to a 3% cancellation fee.
House Rules: • Check in: 4pm; Check out: 10am. Check‑in and check‑out times must be followed unless early/late arrangements are approved and are subject to additional fees. • This is a smoke-free property (tobacco, cannabis, e-cigarettes, vape, etc). There is no smoking allowed inside the property, on balconies/rooftop decks (Sable), or within 25 feet of the property. Fees will be assessed for smoking inside any part of the property, including common areas (Sable). • No events! This home is designed for families and responsible adults. Restrictions include, but are not limited to: Weddings and wedding celebrations, bachelorette/bachelor gatherings, and reunions. • Only homes specifically labeled “Pet Friendly” on the listing permit dogs; all other homes are strictly no-pet properties. Guests must notify the Minnestay team in advance if bringing a dog, and pet fees apply starting at $150. Most Pet Friendly homes allow a maximum of one dog unless otherwise approved. Certified Service Animals are welcome at all properties with prior notice; emotional support animals are not considered Service Animals under this policy. • This property may have a noise monitoring device on the interior of the home. Additional noise monitoring devices may be located in gathering spaces on the exterior of the home, as well (does not apply to Sable). • Please note that you are staying in a private home and not a hotel. We expect that you will treat it with respect. If any problems arise, we will do our best to resolve them as quickly as we are able. • Consumable amenities provided by Minnestay are not refilled during stay. • Additional daytime or overnight visitors are not permitted without prior approval. • Please follow all posted instructions for fire pits, grills, hot tubs, saunas and other amenities that may be located on the premise. Guests are responsible for safe and proper use of all equipment. • All guests must comply with local ordinances, including noise, occupancy, and parking regulations. Any violation that results in fines or penalties may be passed on to the guest. • Guests are responsible for damages that occur during their stay. Claims will be handled in accordance with platform policies and the rental agreement. • Please do not move or rearrange major furniture (beds, sofas, tables, dressers, etc.). Damage caused by moving furniture may result in additional charges, and any labor required to return items to their original placement may incur a fee. • Minnestay is not responsible for noise, traffic, construction, or neighboring activity outside of the property’s control. As such, refunds will not be provided for noise-related disturbances. • Temporary interruptions of utilities, Wi-Fi, or streaming services may occur and do not qualify for refunds. • Quiet Hours: 10PM-8AM. We love our neighbors! Please be respectful of the permanent residents around this property. • Security cameras may be on site, located on the exterior or in the common areas (Sable) of the property. • Loss of any physical keys, key fobs(Sable), garage door openers and/or parking passes (Sable) will incur a fee. • Fines up to $2000 per violation may be accessed to anyone found breaking these rules.
Deviation from these rules can result in an eviction from the premises with no refund, as stated in the signed rental agreement.
Questa casa vacanze si trova a Buffalo e vanta una posizione strategica sulla spiaggia. Due delle principali attrazioni naturalistiche della zona sono Fiume Mississippi e Maple Lake Wildlife Management Area. A livello culturale, invece, spiccano Veit Automotive Foundation Museum e Wright County Hisrotical Society. Sei in cerca di eventi sportivi o spettacoli a cui assistere? Cummings Field o Wright Technical Center potrebbero avere in programma qualcosa di interessante per te. Scopri le divertenti iniziative sportive della zona, tra cui tubing acquatico e motonautica; se invece preferisci non entrare in acqua, nelle vicinanze puoi dedicarti ad attività come ecoturismo e passeggiate panoramiche. Vai alla guida turistica di Buffalo
St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 42 min. in auto
Ristoranti
Culver's
12 min in auto
Mill Creek Inn
14 min in auto
Taco Bell
13 min in auto
Dairy Queen
12 min in auto
A&W Restaurant
14 min in auto
Domande frequenti
Gli animali sono accettati presso MINNeSTAY* Maple Lake Chalet?
No, questa struttura non accetta animali domestici.
Quanto costa il parcheggio presso MINNeSTAY* Maple Lake Chalet?
Presso la struttura è disponibile un parcheggio in loco.
A che ora si deve eseguire il check-in presso MINNeSTAY* Maple Lake Chalet?
Orario di inizio del check-in: 16:00.
A che ora si deve eseguire il check-out presso MINNeSTAY* Maple Lake Chalet?
Orario del check-out: 10:00.
Dove si trova MINNeSTAY* Maple Lake Chalet?
Nella splendida cornice della spiaggia di Buffalo, casa vacanze si trova a pochi passi da Maple Lake, e a meno di 10 km da Maple Lake Wildlife Management Area e Robert Ney Memorial Park Reserve. Lake Maria State Park e Varner Lake si trovano a meno di 10 km di distanza.
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10/10 Eccellente
keith a.
8 lug 2026
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Wonderful place. We really enjoyed the lake
Soggiorno di 4 notti a giugno 2026
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10/10 Eccellente
Joseph O.
31 ott 2025
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Beautiful home and setting, you can be as active or relaxed as you choose. A wonderful place to stay.
Soggiorno di 2 notti a ottobre 2025
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10/10 Eccellente
Margi G.
31 mag 2026
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Our whole family had a wonderful three night stay at this beautiful property! The house was very clean which is so important to us. Adults and kids alike found plenty of things to do, including relaxing while enjoying the lovely views from the comfortable chairs on the deck and by the lake/fire pit. We hope we are able to return one day soon and do it all over again!
Soggiorno di 3 notti a maggio 2026
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8/10 Buono
Colleen K.
22 lug 2024
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Great house
Would recommend this property!
Soggiorno di 7 notti a luglio 2024
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10/10 Eccellente
Tyler S.
3 set 2024
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Beautiful Lake Front House
Great living space and home with an even better set up for an outdoor lover. Private beach and dock with a large outdoor seating area.
Soggiorno di 3 notti ad agosto 2024
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10/10 Eccellente
Savanny S.
1 lug 2025
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Great lake house for bigger family!
Our family had a fantastic time at this home. Maple Lake was great for fishing, swimming and paddleboarding. We felt safe in this neighborhood and had plenty to do to keep everyone entertained and relaxed. There was a little delay in the communication using Vrbo messaging, but no urgent requests were needed on our end. We would definitely return back to this location!
Soggiorno di 3 notti a giugno 2025
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10/10 Eccellente
lisa k.
8 lug 2024
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Best of both worlds
This property on Maple Lake is a destination for all. If you live in the metro it is obviously close and yet you feel like you are way up North. The fishing on the lake is better than expected. The beach and up keep of property was superb. We had a couple glitches that were handled promptly. Overall a great experience.
Soggiorno di 7 notti a giugno 2024
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10/10 Eccellente
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18 lug 2024
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
July vacation
We loved our vacation. The house was perfect. The lake was gorgeous. We fished from the dock we brought our own boat. The amenities of the house were complete the teens enjoyed movie night while we played cards on the deck. We caught over 100 fish in our time at the house. The lake was like glass we were able to water ski and tube every single day. The weather was perfect. The proximity to the Twin Cities made the vacation complete. This is a very nice set up for anyone who is flying in to have a nice lake vacation.
Soggiorno di 6 notti a luglio 2024
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8/10 Buono
Dave B.
4 ago 2024
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
We had a great time and the family too.
It was a nice stay, but there is somethings that i need to say. The AC does work but the AC make a very loud noise when it turn on and to the end the hot water smell terrible. .
Soggiorno di 7 notti a luglio 2024
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10/10 Eccellente
Annie S.
21 ott 2024
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Fabulous time at Maple Lake Chalet!
Thank you for opening up your beautiful home to our family. We had such a fabulous stay at Maple Lake Chalet! There were ten of us (ages 4-80+) enjoying a long weekend get-away and we could not be more pleased with the location, accommodations, weather, proximity to town and more! The home is beautiful (pictures don't do it justice) and there was so much attention to detail within the home and around the property. The kids spent the entire weekend fishing off the dock--which they loved. We even got to enjoy a beautiful bonfire with s'mores and a few amazing sunsets.
The kitchen was well stocked with dishes, flatware and cookware. We also loved the basement with the comfy couch and large TV---perfect for a family movie night. We took full advantage of the space and all the things Maple Lake Chalet had to offer. Absolutely perfect!