Audubon, MN, United States

Up North Lakehouse | Beach+Xbox+Fun

Wake up to lakeside views at Sugar Beach Retreat, where a flat, zero-step lot and sandy beaches make fun easy for all ages. Paddle boards, kayaks, a lily pad, splash pad, and lawn games keep everyone entertained, while Xbox and Wii add indoor fun. Gather around the fire pit at sunset, then relax in modern comfort. Just 15 minutes from Detroit Lakes and 45 from Fargo, this retreat promises endless family memories—reserve your getaway now!

12 guests
4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms

Good to know

Step inside to a spacious entryway with a bench and closet to store coats and belongings. The open-concept dining area seats six with a high chair, perfect for family meals. The fully stocked, modern kitchen makes cooking a joy, featuring a state-of-the-art Waterdrop filtration system for the purest drinking water. Start your mornings with coffee using the provided beans, creamer, and sugar. The living area offers comfortable seating, beautiful lake views, and a smart TV with Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+ for relaxing evenings. The main floor bedroom has a queen bed, large dresser, smart TV, and a dedicated workspace with a desk and lake views. A main floor bathroom, accessible from both the bedroom and living space, includes shampoo, conditioner, and body wash dispensers for your convenience. Upstairs, enjoy a game of wall-mounted Connect 4 or relax in the second living space featuring an electric fireplace, TV with Firestick, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Wii, and a DVD player. Upstairs sleeping options include two bedrooms each with a queen bed and a full-over-twin bunk bed. Connected to one of the bedrooms (with no separate hallway access) is a bonus American-themed room with two twin beds—perfect for children, teens, or young adults. A selection of toys, games, and books is provided for kids. Outside, dine on the patio with two tables (seating for six and three) and a propane grill. Unwind around the fire pit with four Adirondack chairs or relax on the beach swing or loungers. Beach toys and an umbrella are provided. The shed includes 4 paddle boards, 2 kayaks, a lily pad, and a splash pad for kids, along with a variety of lawn games. The dock offers seating for fishing, sunbathing, or simply taking in the beauty of Minnesota lakes country.

House Rules

Additional guests or visitors must be approved prior to check-in. Return paddle boards, kayaks, water toys and other yard games to the location you found them to avoid them being lost. Pet policy: We will allow up to two small (20lbs or less) non-shedding dogs with an additional pet fee. Please clean up outdoors after your pet prior to departure. Failure to comply with the pet policy with large and/or shedding dogs will lead to an additional $250 fee to remove pet hair prior to next guests.

Other Details to Note

Little Cormorant Lake is located 10 miles west of Detroit Lakes, Mn in Becker County. The lake covers 924 acres, and is a shallow lake with many bays and islands. The maximum depth of the lake is 35 feet.

What this place offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Outdoors

  • Alfresco dining
  • BBQ
  • Boat slip
  • Fire pit
  • Garden or backyard
  • Hammock
  • Kayak
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio
  • Sun loungers

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Outdoors

  • Alfresco dining
  • BBQ
  • Boat slip
  • Fire pit
  • Garden or backyard
  • Hammock
  • Kayak
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio
  • Sun loungers

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Location features

  • Beach access
  • Lake access
  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
  • Waterfront

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

Family

  • Board games
  • Children's books and toys
  • Children's tableware
  • High chair
  • Playroom

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Game console
  • Life-size games
  • Theme room

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan
  • Indoor fireplace
  • Portable fans

Services

  • Cleaning before checkout
  • Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises
  • Private living room

Accessibility and Availability

Neighborhood

Sugar Beach Retreat is located on Sugar Island. The island is accessible via a paved road lined by Little Cormorant Lake on both sides. We have wonderful neighbors on either side of the house and lake on both the front and the back of the home which offers stunning sunrise and sunset views!

Guest Access

Guests will have access to the entire home with the exception of a locked cleaning closet. A separate shed is also available for guests to access outdoor games, beach toys, lake toys, paddle boards and kayaks.

Reviews

Rica
October 2025 · Airbnb
We had such a great time staying at the Sugar Beach Retreat! Even though it was just for two nights, we made the most of it and enjoyed a wonderful reunion with friends we hadn’t seen in a long time. The place was spotless — something I really appreciated. We made full use of the kitchen, laundry facilities, and many of the amenities. The lake and outdoor activities were also amazing! Huge thanks to Angela for being so responsive and understanding. I’d definitely love to stay here again if given the chance!
Sharon
September 2025 · Airbnb
We all loved staying at Angela’s beautiful home. It was cozy yet had plenty of room for the 6 of us. It had everything we needed for our short stay. All the information we needed was created in a fun way. Our grandsons love to fish and found lots of fish to reel in. We would definitely stay again!
Denise
September 2025 · Airbnb
Beautiful residence….perfect time of the year as the fall leaves were just starting to turn. Great outdoor fire-pit area and great fishing off the dock. Angela was very responsive with any questions we had. Looking forward to another stay again next year!
Kim
August 2025 · Airbnb
This place......We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay for our family fishing trip. Angela was very responsive and answered all of our questions quickly and clearly. Very comfortable home. Highly recommend and will keep her information to check for an opening the next time we are back in MN!
Christi
August 2025 · Direct booking
This is our second time and we love every minute of our stay! I need to know where you buy your coffee beans - so yum!! Thank you for another memoriable family weekend!
Michael
July 2025 · Airbnb
Angela was an excellent host. She was very quick to respond and helpful with any questions that we had. The house was the perfect setup for our needs and had every amenity and more. The place was very clean, inviting and relaxing. The location is perfect and close to everything we did during the weekend. Our group was extremely satisfied and would stay there again.

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