Testimonials

“We loved the home in Woodbury and several people commented that they would like to make this an annual event. I particularly liked the fact that the home was so fully stocked with every imaginable utensil and appliance that we could want. That was especially helpful as most of us flew in – the airport at Minneapolis was convenient and it was easy to find your place.”

— Blessings, Kathy and family

LAKE PHALEN PLACE – “We had a wonderful experience with this rental. The home was very inviting the moment we stepped into the porch! Loved the idea of taking your outside shoes off before you enter the home. The home was very spacious with a huge kitchen area. We especially took advantage of walking around Lake Phalen everyday. It has a beach and splash pad for those to enjoy. You need to walk there or just a short drive to the other side of the lake. You won’t be disappointed in renting this home!”

“We had our family vacation at this rental property – everyone had their own bed, it was very quiet, house was very clean, and businesses, restaurants were close by. The kids really enjoyed the bike trail accessible from the back yard. I would highly recommend this rental property.”

— Chatty (Pomeroy, IA)

“We rented this home for a reunion with another family that we hadn’t seen for almost a year. With seven bedrooms and several different living rooms, we had plenty of room to accommodate everyone. The descriptions in the listing are accurate and the property is well maintained. The owner provides good customer service. We would definitely use this property again. The trails around the lake are a wonderful bonus and the kids, of course, loved having a pool available for their use! Woodbury is a lovely community and you can get most anything you need not going very far at all from the house. The home is in a residential area with close neighbors on either side. It is a very comfortable home, yet you are close enough to many attractions that you feel you have the best of both worlds. We appreciated the kitchen and the gas grill, as we cooked all of our meals, except for the day we went to the Como Zoo and ate lunch there. The Como Zoo is a nice, but small zoo. The amusement park was a nice addition and was a big hit with the kids after walking looking at the animals. All in all, we were very pleased with our first experience with a vacation rental. The beds were very comfortable, with plenty of linens and blankets, and the shower pressure was great, too. This was much better than a hotel for about the same money per night for our two families.”

— Gina B. (Knoxville, IA)

“This property was wonderful and accommodated our group of eight women beautifully. The house was very clean, the kitchen fully stocked with everything we needed to bake and cook our own meals while we were there, and the walking/running path around the lake was perfect for a little exercise early in the morning. We had people coming in from different states and wanted to have a home rather than a hotel to stay in so we would have room to sit and talk – and laugh as loud as we wanted into the evening hours. We would definitely stay at Wedgewood Manor again!”

— Renee

“We spent five nights in the [Colby Lake Place] over Thanksgiving 2010 and had a wonderful time. There was plenty of room for the ten of us – 6 adults and four children. We loved the walking path, even tho it was a bit cold. The setting was like a retreat, overlooking a wooded yard and beautiful lake. The beds were comfortable and we had a great time making meals in the kitchen, watching movies, playing in the snow and finding time to be together. We are from three different states and have tried staying in the same hotel and there is NO comparison. This was a wonderful solution for all of us. We highly recommend it.”

-Nana

LAKE PHALEN PLACE – “A nice place to stay. The house provides lots of room for a family. Location was also nice. A good choice for our family with lots of space. We enjoyed the outdoor patio area and walking the trails by the lake. A quiet neighborhood allowing us to sleep well. Bill was very prompt to fix a shower head in the master bedroom.”

– Marie

“We had a wonderful time at your beautiful house on our girls get-a-way. The place was extremely clean and well kept. We found all the cooking utensils we needed in order to satisfy and serve 10 women!! The rest of the house had plenty of room for relaxing and privacy if necessary. The walking trail was a safe and pleasant addition to our weekend. We appreciate your flexibility and willingness to accommodate our large group on short notice. We will be back, you can count on it.”

“The lake home we stayed in was large, beautiful and comfortable. The lake view was breath taking! No pics. can really convey how wonderful this lake home is, although we took plenty! This was the perfect place to get away to for our family vacation and wedding…..we’ll be returning in the near future!”

— John & LuMarie Kral, New Ulm, Minnesota

“Hello, I just wanted to send a note of gratitude and much appreciation! A bunch of us from high school stayed at your cabin on Scenic Drive this past weekend. We had an absoluste blast!!! Your cabin and amenities were fantastic. We couldn’t have asked for anything more. The lake scene and the distance from Duluth were just perfect. I have traveled a lot because of work but this was definitely worth the travel! Thank you for all you did for us…”

— Sarah Weier, Missouri

“Just wanted to let you know that we had a wonderful weekend at your beautiful cabin. It is even nicer than it looks in the pictures!”

— B. Gruen

“Just wanted to drop you a note and tell you that we loved the cabin. We had a wonderful week !!! The weather was perfect and so was the cabin. I am a neat/clean nut and was thrilled to find the cabin spotless. We loved the deck and took full advantage of it. The whirlpool tub was great! We are definitely renting the cabin again and sincerely hope that it stays in the excellent condition that it is in currently.”

— Bev Childs, Wisconsin

“Just a quick note to say thanks for the use of the cabin. We thought it was fabulous and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves during Christmas. Anyway, a pleasure doing business with you–we will make use of your wonderful retreat again in the very near future.”

— George & Alison Cragg, North Somerset, England

“It was really wonderful to stay here. This is a wonderful cabin and beautiful view of the lake. We really enjoyed it. Hope to come here again someday. Thank you!”

— Van

“Just a note to tell you what a nice time we had last Thursday and Friday. You have a super spot there and we really enjoyed ourselves.”

— The Magnusons

“Thanks for the use of your cabin this week. Our family had a great time and enjoyed the cabin. We really enjoyed the large deck. When do you plan on taking reservations for next year? Please let us know when you are ready. Thanks.”

— Keith

“Hi Bill and family–I wanted you to know how much my family and I enjoyed our week at the cabin. For us, it was a near-perfect spot. We’ve been to the north shore several times over the past years and truly love the lake shoreline. The area is so unspoiled by commercial development, slick mega-condo-units, or touristy attractions. As a dairy farmer, my husband seldom has a day, let alone a week, to relax–and so we wanted more than anything to find a quiet, pretty, private, hastle-free place for our family vacation. How delighted we were to find your lovely, comfortable lake home–where we could sleep late in peace and quiet, sit on the deck and watch the ducks, loons and ore boats, hunt for rocks on the shore, throw and hit softballs in the yard, grill out in the evening (then load the dishes in the dishwasher!) read and watch TV till time to sit on the deck to watch the moon reflect over the lake–and then begin again the next day. In addition your yard was a joy to wander about in. I can still see the orange wildflowers, the yellow lilies, the pink peonies, the purple spikes, the forest area, the shoreline wild growth–it all was simply beautiful.”

— Jennifer and Tim Cantine, Iowa

“Bill, We had a great time at the cabin and it was worth every penny of it, it was a nice break for us all and we got a lot of family bonding in, which was amazing! Below is some of the feedback from my other family members: Very nice.. Home-y place. Would definitely go back. The cottage included…like games, movies, blankets, kitchen supplies…outdoor CHAIRS. All in all was definitely a blast. Wonderful place, very accommodating…secluded and peaceful…would totally go back! Thanks for letting us rent it and next year we plan on doing then same.”

— Salim

“We loved the house and the location. It had plenty of room for the 11 family members. We could all be together and yet still find privacy when we need a break from the group. The kitchen was perfect. Well stocked with pots and pans, etc. we cooked every meal in. The beds where very comfortable. Loved the wi-fi. We used it for entertainment, work, and looking up things to do in Duluth. Nice roomy house. The beach was perfect! I will rent it again sometime and definitely with recommend it to our friends.”

— Denise

“Thank you Bill! We had a great time and your place exceeded our expectaions! We were a little unsure since we found it over the internet, but you thought of everything. We loved having all the conveniences of home with a beautiful view! Thanks for everything!”

— Carla

“We had a wonderful time. The proximity to canal park was perfect but we still felt out on our own at the beach. We are alreay talking about a return trip next year. We ended up with seven people coming and had plenty of room.”

— R. Kleber

“I wanted to take a few minutes before I leave your lovely home on Minnesota Ave in Duluth. The view out the windows of the lake this morning is so fantastic!! Once again  this year my siblings and I  had a really fantastic time here.  Your home is comfortable and  has most anything  we need. Your new screen door is great, as is the  new table and chairs. We were glad to see the new air-conditioner in the living room as the weather has been hot  while we stayed here. This is  a really great place to stay! Thanks so much.”

— L. Lensing