Quiet, relaxing home on Lake Watab in beautiful St. Joseph, MN near SJU and CSB
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Quiet, relaxing home on Lake Watab in beautiful St. Joseph, MN near SJU and CSB
St. Wendel Township, Minnesota, 56374
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Golf course
Snorkeling
Skiing
Hiking
Basketball court
Wi-Fi in public areas
Kayaking
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Property Description
Quiet location and lake home for a couple or family of six or less to discover the beauty of a crystal clear lake less than an hour and a half from the Twin Cities. Full kitchen, living room, home theatre system with cable and internet access, three bedrooms with two queen beds, extra long bunk beds and the blackout curtains are just perfect for a good night’s sleep. New appliances and remodeled bathroom will impress. Hundred feet of shoreline with dock and firepit. A boat launch access is available for a fee of $25 from the Rod and Gun Club. Minutes away from St. John's University, the College of St. Benedict, and St. Cloud State University. Enjoy the Lake Wobegon Trail, a 63-mile great hike and bike pathway, or wonderful fishing with bass, walleye, northern, and sunfish. Great golf courses are available nearby in St. Cloud, Sartell, Cold Spring, Richmond and Albany.
This lake is not heavily populated - so the atmosphere is very peaceful. There is no public boat access. There are few jet skis on the lake; kayaks and pontoons dominate. Bring your kayak or paddle boards, if you would like. There is also very good fishing, with walleye, northerns , and sunnys. Also in the winter months, great cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.
Pretty of great restaurants and bars in St. Joseph which is a five-minute drive away, including Obbnicks, a wonderful new whiskey distillery.
No pets, no smoking.
Off-street parking is available for two large vehicles.
Owners have a private residence in the lower level of this property with a private, separate entrance so as not to disturb your visit and respect your privacy. They are rarely there.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.Children defined as 16 and under.About customRules:GUESTS: ONLY registered guests are welcome on the property. Must have name, address, ph #, license # of every car on site..FIREARMS: While we are not against them, our insurance does not allow them. So, NONE are allowed on the premises.
DRUGS: NO drug use policy.,QUIET HOURS: 10:00 PM and before 8:00 AM.
ANY unauthorized gathering will be charged a $500 fee.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.No smoking on property.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.
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8.2/10
Cleanliness8.2
Amenities8.2
Location8.2
Service8.2
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Surroundings
Airport: St. Cloud Regional Airport
(28.0 km)
Train: St. Cloud Station
(21.7 km)
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3 Bedrooms Private Vacation Home
3 bedrooms: 1 bunk bed and 2 queen beds
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
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8.2/10
Very Good
11 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness8.2
- Amenities8.2
- Location8.2
- Service8.2
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Jennifer W.
July 27, 2025
Have you ever seen the VBRO commercials with Nick Saban and the list of rules. That is this place. They had 5 pages of rules!!!! EXTRA PERSON CHARGE - Even with all of there house rules, they do not follow the law!!! MN has a price transparency law where even in a VBRO additional fees must be listed in the advertising (which the owner writes). As you will see the listing sleeps 6, the first line in the description of the property states for a couple or family up to 6. NO WHERE does it list any fees. I was charged 400 for extra guests!!!! When asked I was told they charge 50 night per person over 4 people!!!!! * They list air conditioning; however, they do not have central air. They have room units. One of the guest rooms with the queen bed has no unit. It’s also listed in one of their rules although they have these they prefer that don’t use them because they cost money so just open a window.*The couches were very used up. One of the couches had boards under the cushions. Between people sinking into the cushions and the couches being so low they were very difficult to get out of even for middle aged people.*The house is on a lake, that is true; however, there is a very steep hill to get down there and when you do get down there is so much goose poop. As you will see in reviewing other reviews these are not new concerns it’s just how this property is - lots of rules, hidden fees, and an inaccurate listing. Not worth the trip.
Linda E.
July 8, 2025
The lake was nice
Conflict with the host set the tone for an uncomfortable stay. The smoke detector battery was chirping at 1:30 am the first night. We replaced the batteries at our own expense to fix the issue since this type of thing can happen. The gas grill is not for guest use and we mistakenly uncovered it to take a look. We did not use the grill, but the host became very upset with us. Our apologies fell on deaf ears. Guests may use the charcoal grill, but only lighter fluid is provided. You need to get your own charcoal. We did not grill during our stay. Owners were present in their basement unit for much of our stay seemingly unaware of the boundaries they established. The deck is for guest use yet each time we left the property, the deck furniture was re-arranged. The owners do not seem to want to host as minimum effort is put into maintaining the property or making the stay comfortable for guests. The lake was very nice, but we will not be returning.
Margaret B.
June 3, 2025
June 2
Very nice. Beds are a bit too hard, need a regular coffee maker, re do back porch for splinters and cushions on the porch chairs. Enjoyed our stay none the less. Thank you.
Sean K.
November 12, 2024
SJU Football Weekend
Great location close to St. Joe and SJU campus! Enjoyed the weekend!
Tiffany D.
August 13, 2024
Serene neighborhood
The view from back deck was beautiful! The hosts were very nice. The neighbors were all friendly also. We enjoyed our first visit to MN and plan to come back. Thank you!
Chris S.
August 22, 2024
Not As Described
First: There are some misleading things about the property post. I will fully admit; I didn't read the whole thing, so I missed the last couple sentences which read: "Owners have a private residence in the lower level of this property with a private, separate entrance so as not to disturb your visit and respect your privacy. They are rarely there."
I would not have rented this property if it would have been more obvious that the owners are on site. This should be listed as a duplex, not "quiet, relaxing home." It seems that the owners are saying just enough to not be entirely false, but they're not being entirely forthright either.
Other notable differences:
The pictures of the home make it seem like all bedrooms have AC units. They don't.
The owners say "separate entrance." There is an entrance to their "entirely separate space" within the unit. There is also an entrance to their space at the back of the house. You will see them walk through.
The flag pole and number of flags flying has changed from the front picture.
There are pictures of a concrete patio, a grill, and chairs; those are off limits for renters.
The Ring cameras at the front and back of the house aren't pictured or aren't pictured clearly.
There wasn't a tarp on the house in the pictures; when we stayed there, there was a tarp over what seemed like a broken roof which kept 1 guest awake. (I have pictures.)
The gas grill is off limits.
There is an un-pictured charcoal BBQ for guest use.
Beth F.
June 23, 2025
Coming Home
Had a great stay.
Hayden S.
August 4, 2024
GREAT LAKE ESCAPE
The stay was amazing. The home was close to all the great things central minnesota has to offer. It was a homey space, and the backyard was stunning. It was peaceful and quiet, nd the lake was very clean. The beach was a huge bonus. Great place. Great area. Even better hosts.
Melanie J.
July 1, 2023
We were in town to watch our son play for the Rox.
The property was quiet and nice. The dock offered a great spot to relax.
Services & Amenities
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Golf course
Snorkeling
Off-site
Skiing
Off-site
Hiking
Off-site
Basketball court
Off-site
Wi-Fi in public areas
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Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Health & wellness
Golf course
Kayaking
Off-site
Hiking
Off-site
Skiing
Off-site
Motorized water sports equipment
Snorkeling
Off-site
Basketball court
Off-site
Activities
Beach towels
Fishing
Off-site
Eco tours
Off-site
Public areas
BBQ
No smoking in public areas
Garden
Facilities for children
Kids' board games/puzzles
Accessibility
Handrails on stairs
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: after 16:00
Check-out: Before 10:00
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
Please contact the hotel for details about crib and extra bed policies.
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 25 years old
Property host
John Welsh
Speaks: German, English
About this property
Quiet location and lake home for a couple or family of six or less to discover the beauty of a crystal clear lake less than an hour and a half from the Twin Cities. Full kitchen, living room, home theatre system with cable and internet access, three bedrooms with two queen beds, extra long bunk beds and the blackout curtains are just perfect for a good night’s sleep. New appliances and remodeled bathroom will impress. Hundred feet of shoreline with dock and firepit. A boat launch access is available for a fee of $25 from the Rod and Gun Club. Minutes away from St. John's University, the College of St. Benedict, and St. Cloud State University. Enjoy the Lake Wobegon Trail, a 63-mile great hike and bike pathway, or wonderful fishing with bass, walleye, northern, and sunfish. Great golf courses are available nearby in St. Cloud, Sartell, Cold Spring, Richmond and Albany.
This lake is not heavily populated - so the atmosphere is very peaceful. There is no public boat access. There are few jet skis on the lake; kayaks and pontoons dominate. Bring your kayak or paddle boards, if you would like. There is also very good fishing, with walleye, northerns , and sunnys. Also in the winter months, great cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.
Pretty of great restaurants and bars in St. Joseph which is a five-minute drive away, including Obbnicks, a wonderful new whiskey distillery.
No pets, no smoking.
Off-street parking is available for two large vehicles.
Owners have a private residence in the lower level of this property with a private, separate entrance so as not to disturb your visit and respect your privacy. They are rarely there.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.Children defined as 16 and under.About customRules:GUESTS: ONLY registered guests are welcome on the property. Must have name, address, ph #, license # of every car on site..FIREARMS: While we are not against them, our insurance does not allow them. So, NONE are allowed on the premises.
DRUGS: NO drug use policy.,QUIET HOURS: 10:00 PM and before 8:00 AM.
ANY unauthorized gathering will be charged a $500 fee.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.No smoking on property.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.
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About This Property
| Nearest Airport | St. Cloud Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| Distance to Airport | 28.03KM |
| Nearest Train Station | St. Cloud Station |
| Distance to Train Station | 21.68KM |
| Hotel Star Rating | 3 |