Vacation rentals with lake access in Minneapolis

Uptown Gem, walk to the Lake & dining.

Enjoy newly constructed, stylish experience at this centrally-located place. Close to dining, shopping, recreation and Bde Maka Ska (lake). Access to professionally landscaped yard with an adirondack seating area, fire pit or stream your favorite movie on the movie screen. Walk, jog or bike the paths around the lakes. Some of my favorite establishments - all walking distance - Black Walnut Bakery, Sooki & Mimi, Basement Bar, Uptown Cafe, Granada Theater, Barbette, Amazing Thailand & Tenka Ramen.

Cozy Luxe Hideaway Near West End, Parks & Downtown

Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space. Here is a transformed newly remodeled luxury basement level home filled with everything you need. The home is nestled in a quiet neighborhood with quick access to the West End shops, trails, parks, fine dining, entertainment, sporting events and all major routes to Minneapolis Downtown and the MSP airport. Hosts live upstairs on the main level but very private, quiet and require no direct interaction with guests, as everything is self-service!

Charming Linden Hills cottage by Lake Harriet

Our enchanting 1+ BR, 2 level cottage backs up to prime Minneapolis William Berry Park and Lake Harriet. Fully-equipped kitchen plus breakfast nook, LR/DR, entry parlor w/piano, Br w/queen bed. Walk-out lower-level patio, family room w/sleeping cubby, queen-sized mattress, full-size laundry, Roku/internet, outdoor hot tub - glorious in winter! Just 800 feet from the shore of gorgeous Lake Harriet and a few blocks from Lake Bde Maka Ska (formerly Lake Calhoun), connected to all Minneapolis Lakes.

Tranquil modern home, steps to lake & restaurants

Private home in the best neighborhood in Minneapolis! Walk to Lake Bde Maka Ska, restaurants, bars, movies, shopping, or spend a tranquil night at home watching a movie in front of the fireplace. If you prefer to cook, the kitchen has everything you'll need. At the lake you can swim, walk, bike or blade the beautifully maintained trails. Walkscore .com gives us a rating of: 90 “Walkers paradise” and for biking a 95 “Bikers paradise” Uber to a show downtown in 10 minutes 20 minutes to airport

Cozy cottage - Nokomis area

Cozy and comfortable 100 year old cottage on a quiet street steps from the creek, trail and lakes. Enjoy everything the Nokomis area has to offer, restaurants, parks, lakes, trails, and bars. A four block walk to the the 46st Street light rail station- offering direct access to all major metro destinations (US Bank Stadium, VA Hospital, Mall of America, and airport). The rental offers privacy for a drink or coffee on the rear deck; short walk/bike to park(s), commercial, and grocery store.

The Place Between The Lakes: Inspired & Peaceful

You're surrounded by beauty, both inside and out of this charming and immaculate main floor 1930s duplex with quality and inspired decor. Steps from Cedar Lake Beach, just a few blocks from Bde Mka Ska and Lake of The Isles. Prepare a gourmet meal in the updated and fully appointed kitchen. Walk out the french doors onto the custom cedar deck. Take in the mid-day sun, grill on the Traeger, or spend your evenings under the lights on the sectional sofa or the outdoor dining table.

Minneapolis condo with view of Powderhorn Lake

This remodeled second-floor condo has a gorgeous lake/park view and is a short ride from the airport. You're 2 blocks from public transit and close to restaurants, bars, grocery, coffee shops, and a liquor store. You're 2 miles from Downtown. Two guests are best, but the space can accommodate three. One of the city’s best inner-city parks is across the street with a walking path in warm months, and a sledding hill and ice skating in winter! The lake is NOT suitable for swimming.

Cozy Lakefront Cottage

There are 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, a spacious kitchen open to a great room that is perfect for socializing, cooking and relaxing, watching the ducks swim by. Dock installed in 2025. The lake is quiet, non motorized, perfect for canoeing/paddle boarding. Easy walk to the village and access to bike trails. 1 mile walk to Lake Minnetonka. Dogs require approval - please message about your dog. Interior is updated, exterior gives a rustic cottage feel. There is no dock.

Lake Hiawatha Carriage House near Light Rail

New, beautifully designed carriage house a block from Lake Hiawatha near the airport and Minnehaha Falls. Walk to coffee shops, restaurants, Minnehaha Creek, light rail. Large windows with lots of light, kitchen, washer/dryer, A/C, TV, fast Wifi internet. We built our space to be a quiet refuge in the city, providing plenty of light and amenities to sit and chill for days, but also great access to explore everything the city has to offer.

Classic style, urban vibe

This cozy space is one block from the Twin Cities commuter rail system, halfway between the MSP airport and downtown Minneapolis! Great neighborhood amenities include a corner coffee shop, brew pub, bakery, authentic barbecue joint and breakfast and lunch cafe, all within easy walking distance. This unit is one half of a double bungalow with the hosts living right next door. It is completely private with its own separate entrance.

Peaceful tree top 2BR attic apartment walkout deck

This private 2 bedroom attic apartment with walkout deck is on the third floor of a charming turn of the century house. Located on a quiet residential street in Uptown 1 block east of lake Bde Maka Ska (formerly known as Lake Calhoun) - great for a morning walk or run. Your stay is perfect for business or vacation. You'll find the neighborhood to be very walkable to the amenities in Uptown and an easy commute to Minneapolis.

Heart of Uptown -walk to lakes, shops, restaurants

If booked check our nearby sister property https://www.airbnb.com/h/uptownminneapolis Awesome location in the heart of Uptown Minneapolis on a quiet residential street. 2 blocks walk to the beach at Bde Maka Ska (Lake Calhoun) and a few blocks to Lake & Hennepin shopping/restaurants. Super walkable and bikeable area, close to downtown, airport and MOA. Walk to bike share and kayak/canoe/paddleboard rentals.