Lake Cottage >Scenic views>Close to town & trails

Welcome to The Hideaway on Lake May! A 2 bedroom cozy cottage with panoramic lake views, quick walk from downtown Walker's shopping & restaurants. The Hideaway has space to relax, rest, and enjoy the outdoors of Northern Minnesota. There is off street parking and Wi-Fi to stream your favorite shows or work remotely. The Heartland Bike Trail system is only 1/4 mile away. Perfect for a girls weekend, silent sport enthusiasts or remote worker who wants a view with convenience to town. Follow us @hideawaywalkermn on IG and FB MAIN HOUSE The Hideaway, although an older & smaller space, has been thoughtfully equipped & stocked to include elements to make your visit while in Walker relaxing and recharging. LIVING AREAS A gas fireplace offers a cozy space indoors to enjoy reading, napping or visiting. This space has a day sofa that converts to a single bed. The living room includes an area with more seating, the full sleeper sofa & views of the lake. KITCHEN & DINING Basic kitchen tools are provided for simple meals. Coffee maker & grinder, and a toaster, blender & crockpot are also provided. The space has refrigerator/freezer, oven/stove, & microwave. BEDROOMS & BATH Linens and towels are provided for guests, but please bring your own personal items & toiletries you may need. OUTDOOR AREAS YARD: Enjoy the large fenced in yard with lake views, amazing sunsets, mature trees and colorful perennials. In the snowy season, bring a sled for the kids, a short but fast hill! Sitting areas: on the front deck, back deck and yard, trees for hammocks ( BYO) FIREPIT: with all you need to easily build a fire & roasting sticks in any season! BYO s'mores supplies LAKESHORE/DOCK: just a quick walk down the property stairs and a few steps across a quiet dirt road, enjoy your favorite beverage on the spacious dock while taking in the view. Take a dip in the lake or take our easy-to-use kayaks out for a quiet paddle. In the winter, bring your ice fishing gear, ice skates, skis, or snow shoes for fun on the quiet lake. EXTRA AMENITIES & MORE DETAILS Gas Grill Free firewood and starter supplies Bluetooth Speaker Bug Spray and first aid kit Games, cards & puzzles Books & magazines Fans in each room Garage available for bike & gear storage with advanced notice PARKING: Off street parking space for 3-4 vehicles; additional parking is available for trailers across the street from the property. LAKESHORE ACCESS: the property is not connected directly to the lake; we have lakeshore/dock, but it is separated by a dirt road (see image in listing). The lake is only accessible from the property by foot. There is a hill, steps and a fence. BOAT ACCESS: if you are planning to bring a boat-please contact us before you make your reservation to make sure The Hideaway can accommodate. Lake May does not have a public boat access- boat launch is located on connecting Long Lake. Welcome to Walker! We live just a few minutes away. If we are available, we are happy to help with what you may need during your stay and provide recommendations. LOCATION Walker is a bustling small town on Leech Lake. It draws many for its shopping, restaurants, and numerous outdoor activities. We have a pretty laid back up north feel here, where we hope you feel the Minnesota Nice. From The Hideaway, guests are within walking distance to so many things we love as locals: Portage Brewery & Wine Down wine bar, Walker Farmer's Market, Von Hanson's Meats, The Piggy BBQ and small local shops like the Peculiar Painter & The Art & Antique Mall of Walker, paved trail systems, and several spots to enjoy beautiful Leech Lake. The local grocery store & Green Scene Organic Market are about a 5-10 minute walk if you'd like to prepare your own meals. If you'd like to take a day trip, we recommend visiting Itasca State Park to see the headwaters of the Mississippi (35 miles). Or for a closer choice, hike, sled or cross country ski at Shingobee Recreation Area (5 miles) The Hideaway is located conveniently to: 1) Heartland Trail system (5 min bike ride, 10-15 min walk) Parking is also available at this location of the trail. 2) Downtown Walker (5 min bike ride, 10-15 min walk) Another option to get around while visiting The Hideaway is to use our 2 Schwinn cruiser bikes. You will not regret using this casual mode of transportation while exploring the town & trails of Walker! DOCK INSTALL/REMOVAL: and water toys are installed by fishing opener weekend (May) and removed after last weekend in October. OTHER: The Hideaway does not currently offer these common amenities- Dishwasher, Television, Laundry. Air Conditioning is a portable window unit that is installed in May & removed in September. PETS: We do not allow pets at this time. There is a lovely pet resort conveniently located 15 miles away.