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6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
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About this house rental
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.
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.
Amenities at Quiet, relaxing home on Lake Watab in beautiful St. Joseph, MN near SJU and CSB
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
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Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsGuests enjoyed the beautiful lake setting, the relaxing dock, and the helpful owners. The property was clean, well-equipped, and in a nice neighborhood. They expressed a desire to return.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
We loved our stay at Lake Watab! We had everything we needed, from a suitable kitchen to a comfy bed. Hot showers and AC as needed when the weather became unusually warm. We met our hosts, and they told us about many more things we want to come back and see. We hope to be back!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
Great access to lake! Nice stay for a Bennie/Johnnie alumni!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Our stay was fantastic! There was plenty of space for us while attending a baseball tournament for our son. The property was clean and well taken care of. The host was amazing to work with, especially with my error on my email address preventing me from seeing the booking fully.The only improvement we could have asked for was maybe a larger water heater. The hot water seemed to go out after the 1st person 's 10ish minute shower. We made due and spaced things out for everyone.Highly recommend this place for a bit of RnR - read the guidelines and details both in the listing and when the guest book is sent over. There is complete transparency and the owner is super easy to work with.
6 / 10Average·Jul 2025
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.
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7.8Good
(38 Ratings)
Guests enjoyed the beautiful lake setting, the relaxing dock, and the helpful owners. The property was clean, well-equipped, and in a nice neighborhood. They expressed a desire to return.
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