Cabin holiday rentals in Lake Independence

We had a fantastic stay and would absolutely return to Beth’s cabin. It’s hard to believe such an incredible lake experience is just about an hour from the Twin Cities. The cabin, while cozy and charming, had everything we needed. The backyard setup offered a stunning view of the lake and made for the perfect evening meals and hot tubbing. Just a small note for future guests: if privacy is a top priority, it’s good to know that one bedroom has a curtain and the other has a sliding barn-style door. It didn’t affect our stay, but something to keep in mind depending on your group.

The Indian Lake Chalet is sublime!! The perfect place for a relaxing or active family trip—we did lots of both! The house is super clean and perfectly appointed. It was comfortable and spacious for our multigenerational group of 11. We’d very happily stay here again!

I highly suggest this place. there is just so much to do. I personally really enjoyed the hot tub and fishing that this place offered!

Great location not to far from the twin cities. It was great that there were kayaks and a canoe there for us to use free of charge. Also, there were instructions for using all of the necessities in the home, like the hot tub, fireplace, etc. Thanks for a great, relaxing weekend!

Our stay at the cabin was amazing! Extremely peaceful with beautiful views. Katie was so nice and easy to contact! We’ll definitely be returning!

Very much enjoyed our stay at The Malbec! It's close enough to town to go do things during the day, and far enough out to feel like you're relaxing in the country. The house was clean and the beds were comfortable!

The cabin was absolutely gorgeous! The outdoor space alone was worth every dollar we paid. The interior offered many different sleeping options, none of which felt cramped or out of place for our larger group. There is a store that is a walkable distance away, which made it easy to pick up a few last minute items. Michaela was responsive when we had questions and check in/check out was a breeze. I will absolutely be coming back!

It was a beautiful and relaxing time!

We loved our stay at this peaceful, cozy cabin. Lots of space for relaxing and the walkout yard to the lake is stunning. We loved the sauna and hanging out on the back porch to soak in the views. The outdoor shower was also a big bonus with a big group & only 1 indoor bathroom. The details of this stay is what separated it from other properties we’ve stayed at. 5 stars for sure!

This lakeside cabin was a breath of fresh air! Enjoyed staying here with my two pups after crossing the country to play in a stressful golf tournament. The beautifully updated & well appointed space made me feel right at home and put me in a great state of mind for golfing. Rained during my stay but look forward to using the kayaks graciously provided during next stay. Thanks Dustin!

This cottage was the perfect getaway. Looks just like the pictures- so peaceful and pretty. We had a blast!

We had such a wonderful time! We drove all the way from Texas for my daughter’s baby shower, and this cabin was the perfect place for our family to gather, relax, and celebrate. It truly felt like a blessing! We loved all the little touches that came in handy—things we didn’t even know we’d need but were so thankful to find. One of our favorite memories was making s’mores together under the stars and enjoying the peaceful lake on the kayaks. So much fun and laughter! It was the perfect family getaway, and we’re already looking forward to coming back again. Thank you, Timothy and Heidi, for making our stay so special!

Spacious home large enough for the whole extended family with all the amenities of home. The house was situated on a sizable lot adjacent to Mink Lake, which was beautiful and also so nice to view right from the dock.

Bright, clean and amazing views!! We had some fantastic family time, and it was the perfect getaway!! Emily was great...extremely accommodating and an outstanding host. Thank you very much for your hospitality and sharing your place!

Cute and cozy cabin with incredible views! When weather cooperated, we had a blast soaking up the sun, swimming and playing on the beach and fishing off the dock. The outside area is just perfect for all kinds of water activities with plenty of space for littles to run around. Our kids spent hours exploring in the sand and enjoying the lake. The beach area was truly perfect for play or simply enjoying the gorgeous views and wild life. The fire pit was also a nice touch and right near the water. Next door neighbors were so friendly and brought us some materials to help get the fire going. We didn’t get much of a chance to use the bunker house but this was also a really fun space and a great addition. On rainy days we enjoyed exploring downtown Annandale, which turned out to be such a cute little town with several fun shops and restaurants. Overall we had a great stay, despite weather not always being in our favor. We will definitely be returning!

We had such a great stay! There’s so many things to do: we enjoyed the kayaks and paddle boats and had a great dinner at one of the fire pits. We definitely recommend staying here!

The place looks exactly like what you see in the photos. It is welcoming and in a peaceful location. The house has everything you will need, and it is very clean. Brenda is nice and provided clear instructions. We spent little time at the house as we were there for a working trip, but it was great to have a comfortable place to get back to after long days of data collection.

Great place, great location, it was very clean. My wife's love it. I will love to return back in the future.

Great stay, loved the location. Was not expecting the requested level of cleaning after our stay... usually that's something the owners and a cleaning service take care of. However, that's our only (minimal) complaint!

Really amazing stay at a rustic and sweet spot on a lake. Sun room is out of this world, it’s on an amazing lot on the lake, and between sauna, paddle boards, fire pit, and just taking it all in we had an amazing time. 10/10, Great Lake get away, hosts are doing great.

Here’s a polished version of your Airbnb review: ⸻ We had a great week at this cozy 2-bedroom cabin! The hosts were friendly, communicative & and very responsive. The cabin was clean, well maintained and had everything we needed including a washer/dryer, desk & all the streaming services for rainy days. Frankie’s Bait Shop just 10 minutes away was a highlight, and we took the pedal boat out multiple times - caught plenty of crappies and smallmouth bass. We’d definitely book this property again!

My second time staying here. Last time was a year ago. Improvements were made over the last year and the place was kept in great condition.

Our family of 4 loved staying a long weekend at this cabin - Michael, with team cabin, is a very gracious and thoughtful host! We mostly enjoyed the beautiful views of the lake and the natural surroundings from the large bay window and the deck. The kayaks were a big bonus, we all took turns exploring the lake. Watching the turtles, great blue herons, king fishers, ospreys and other birds by the water was awesome, and we spotted a black squirrel too! We went swimming a couple of times even if the lake can be a bit weedy. Cooking and grilling was easy with the help of the nicely stocked kitchen. Our last evening we got to witness a mesmerizing storm over the lake from the indoor coziness - so cool!

We enjoyed this cabin stay! It’s a nice little place if you want a mix of a peaceful get away but also want to explore the Twin Cities. It’s a small, quaint cabin with easy access to the lake. Neighbors are very close, so it didn’t feel as private as we had hoped, but overall a nice stay. It was a cool weekend but if it had been hot, it might be somewhat miserable as the AC doesn’t reach the bedrooms well. Clean & stocked well!