Classic Lake Melissa Cottage, just steps away from the water on the South Bay! | Cottage in Detroit Lakes

Classic lake cottage on Roosevelt Beach with many popular updates to feel like home! Wonderful lake views only steps from the water with lots of indoor and outdoor space to relax and enjoy Lake Melissa! Only minutes away from food, drinks, activities and events in the City of Detroit Lakes, which offers fun and excitement. Private dock will allow you to relax and enjoy recreational boating, fishing, swimming, & on the water fun. Fantastic lake views as you sit lakeside on the deck or around the fire pit. The cottage should have all the amenities you'll need to enjoy Minnesota lake season,. (additional guest quarters available depending on availability) Our minimum stay requirements vary throughout the season, but send a calendar request for dates if you have something specific and we'll work to accommodate requests & put together a package to fit your needs!
We offer the following equipment rentals & on the water experiences to enhance your time at the lake: | Pontoons | Golf Carts | WakeSurf Boat Excursions | Fishing Trips |
-- THE PROPERTY --
Once you arrive you’ll be sure to spend quality time on the lakeside deck overlooking Lake Melissa, where you'll enjoy grilling & evenings around the fire pit. The 1200 square-foot interior main cottage offers 2-bedrooms, 1 bathroom and up to 6 guests all the comforts of home, including Wi-fi, laundry, bath towels, linens, etc. Full windows in the main bedroom offering amazing lake views. The cottage is stocked with the basic supplies for a perfect vacation with family and friends. Fire pit right next to the water's edge, outdoor shower, and plenty of parking and room for yard games.
The kitchen comes fully equipped with amenities including: coffee maker, toaster, blender, pots & pans, utensils, & everything you need to create meals. When night time rolls around, retreat to either of the comfortable 2 bedrooms.
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed |
Airports: Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport (~234 miles away) —- Hector International Airport (~59 miles away) —- Detroit Lakes Municipal (~5 miles away)
- THE DETROIT LAKES AREA--
Once you begin enjoying the large yard & wonderful waterfront views, you may never want to leave the relaxing lakeside retreat, but if you are interested in spending time around the Detroit Lakes area, there are several activities to keep you busy.
Dining/Entertainment - Lake season always brings lots of activity to Detroit Lakes, so if you feel the need for dining, shopping, or events in the area, all the amenities of the city are within a 10 minute drive. Detroit Lakes offers a wide variety of events, shopping, parks, concerts, & restaurants that the entire family can enjoy. With some of the best downtown shops in the area & some great coffee shops and bars, it is sure to give you plenty to do, regardless of the weather. On Lake Sallie you can grab a bite to eat at the world famous Hotel Shoreham, or travel just a few miles to restaurants like Longbridge, Zorbaz, Bleachers, Brygge Taps & Tastes, Hub 41, Lakeside Tavern, The Fireside, & Spitfire Bar & Grill.
Boating - When you spend your vacation surrounded by water, it only makes sense that you’ll feel like boating! We have space for you to park your trailer & hook your own boat/pontoon up on either dock. You can also inquire about our rental pontoons, kayaks, paddle boards so you can spend time on the water. Once on the water, Lake Melissa has nearly 1900 acres of recreational boating and fishing.
Fishing - Fishing is great throughout the year, so if you do bring your fishing rig, it won’t take you long to find multi-species fishing opportunities. (walleyes, panfish, bass, pike, muskies) You can tie up for the day on Lake Melissa or there are several other lakes within minutes which offer a similar variety of multi-species fishing. (Rental of a fishing pontoon or guided fishing trips are also available)
Golfing - Whether you bring clubs for some serious golf or you just want to play a casual round, you have several golf options! Just around the lake, only 2.5 miles away, you have the DL Country Club 18-hole course or their executive course, Lakeview which is their shorter 18-hole course. There are also a variety of other golf courses within a 15-20 minute drive. (Wildflower, Fair Hills, Forest Hills)
Biking - Having bikes onsite is nice because you can ride straight from the cabin on paved roads & find your way into town or discover many of the winding county roads that take you through Becker County. In only minutes you can explore one of many gravel/off-road options in the area or head 10 miles north to the DL Mountain Recreation Area; they have dedicated mountain biking trails you can ride to or rent bikes there if you prefer to go by car.
-- POLICIES --
(See Rental Agreement)
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- No smoking
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- Pets only allowed with prior approval & additional pet fee

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Classic Lake Melissa Cottage, just steps away from the water on the South Bay! has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Detroit Lakes has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Detroit Lakes, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.