cottage on the lake, shower under the stars

Enjoy lodging in a lakeside Minnesota cottage on the water. Sunrise + sunset views, this is a nature oasis. Daily loon calls, feel the breeze off the lake. Find yourself amongst wildlife in a quaint cabin. Pretend it's a remote getaway, close to the cities. You have your own private & clean outhouse. Activities include kayaking, enjoying a local concert or sporting event.... complimentary water toys available. Shower outside, under the stars! Everything you need, nothing you don't. The cozy two-level cottage is all yours. The bedroom is upstairs with a comfortable queen bed & view in all directions. Gorgeous sunrises and sunsets. The lower level has a full fridge & freezer, a 50" TV, fireplace, and additional spots to relax. There is a pull-out sofa couch on the main level that would be a cozier sleep for two. Since we are so close to the lake, plumbing is limited. The restroom facilities are outside in a standalone outhouse -- clean and kept nice for you. There is running water and portable A/C. Welcome up-north! Incredible views, fantastic nature, lake living at it's best. The overhang area has seating to dine outside and a floating bed. The sunset deck has a private charcoal grill for your use. There is a double hot plate, microwave, and toaster oven as well. *Right across the street (6 minute walk) is a multi-million dollar complex with more deluxe accommodations, should you need them [gym, shower, yoga class, hot tub, pool, spa] This is a stand-alone cottage unit. The large yard is a shared space, as is the outdoor areas (the spaces unique to the Lake Cottage are yours : the overhang with floating bed + sunset deck with grill). Our parking area will have other cars, but we will make sure you know where to park. It is free, off-street parking in a safe, comfortable spot. We enjoy meeting all of our guests, but we respect their privacy and space as well. We've personally been hosted by Airbnb from Africa to Asia and met a lot of awesome people. Please feel free to interact with us as much, or as little as you’d like! Shoreview is a beautiful suburban area. We are minutes from the indoor waterpark and workout facility, Shoreview Community Center and the Shoreview Library. We are located in the middle of 35W and 35E if you need to get into downtown Minneapolis or St. Paul. Nearby large companies include Boston Scientific, Land O' Lakes, Target, Best Buy, Aveda, and more. Nearby colleges include University of Minnesota, Northwestern, Bethel, University of St. Thomas, Hamline, Macalester and more. Shoreview is ranked 3rd of the top 150 cities in Minnesota - rest assured you're in a great place. There is ample free, safe, off-street parking onsite. There are 86 miles of paved trails in Shoreview, taking you on beautiful natural walks on game trails right out the back door. The fireplace has a remote with a thermostat built in, so, it is your solution for inside comfort in the cooler months + winter. We also have fans for additional options. There is a portable A/C unit for this space. We operated a portrait studio for 30 years in this location and landscaped to facilitate beautiful images. Approximately 20 minute drive from the airport to our location... once you're here, it is a private lake oasis. We have two other listings: Lake Studio and Lake Loft Suite. You may see other guests during your stay but there are 16 socially distanced outdoor spaces to enjoy relaxation and privacy during your stay. We aim to keep this experience Adults Only, thank you.