The Minnesota Cabin Life... Available for Rent
Before you buy a lake home, cottage, or cabin in the Heart of the Lakes area, maybe you just want to try it out. Or maybe you are hosting a family or corporate get-together and need the perfect setting.
At Oak Realty, we partner with local cabin owners who rent out their lakeshore properties so that you can have the authentic Minnesota cabin experience.
Vacation Property and Lakeshore Cabin Rental
Enjoy your summer with a vacation property rental in the Heart of the Lakes area. With quaint small towns like Annandale, Clearwater, and Maple Lake to shop and dine in and the clear, clean lakes that the area has to offer you are sure to love your vacation rental by Oak Realty.

Shadowlands Guest House, Lake Sylvia
6225 Pilger Avenue NW, Annandale on Lake Sylvia
Experience the Heart of the Lakes finest waters with a vacation stay in a luxurious waterfront home on Lake Sylvia, available to guests seeking a getaway to an exceptional lake country setting. Come, stay, and see what the beauty of this area is truly about.
Set on 4 private acres of the renown Lake Sylvia Peninsula, this spacious waterfront home is available for year-round enjoyment. Its thoughtful floor plan comfortably accommodates up to 10 adult guests. Relax by the wood burning fireplace or take in the stunning views from the lakeside deck or screened-in porch. Families with children don’t pass it by, pets are also always welcome. With an expansive lakeside lawn that stretches along 450+ feet of pristine shoreline, this is a haven for fun and play.
You will enjoy the crystal clear waters of the private swimming beach, the beautiful apple orchard and mature trees, and certainly the home itself. A full screened porch allows you and your guest’s pleasant outdoor dining rain or shine. Gathering spaces throughout invite you to relax, rejuvenate, and reconnect with family and friends. Great for boating, summer and winter fishing, snowmobiling, summer and winter skiing, and so much more. Property offers a kayak, paddle boat, stand up paddle boards, canoe, hammock and lakeside fire pit. Isn’t it time you treated yourself to a week away?
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Hillside Retreat
15335 76th Street NW, South Haven on Lake Sylvia
Retreat to this completely rebuilt year-round cabin set on the shores of Lake Sylvia and enjoy lake living. Gather in the main level living room with natural light from many windows offering stunning views of the shoreline. The main level is finished with a bedroom and three-quarter bathroom. Entertain in the kitchen offering a center island and sliding glass door to one of the spacious lakeside decks. Gather in the family room while taking in the amazing Lake Sylvia views, this level is complete with an additional bedroom and three-quarter bathroom. A spiral staircase will lead you to the bunkroom that opens to another lakeside deck.
You’ll certainly find fantastic views of Lake Sylvia from many lakeside decks complete with a large pergola. Many gathering spaces throughout invite you to entertain and relax in this spacious year-round cabin set on water’s edge. The rental comfortably sleeps 9 and offers kayaks, fire pit, propane grill, and fishing poles for you to enjoy. Whether it’s the pitter-patter of the kids’ feet as they anxiously await a dip in the lake or a night with friends around the bon-fire, this cabin is waiting for you to start making memories.
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Sylvia’s Family Lodge
7470 Pilger Avenue NW, South Haven nn Lake Sylvia
Retreat to luxury and relaxation in this expansive, 8,000+ sq. ft. vacation home tucked in the woods on the pristine waters of Lake Sylvia, just West of Annandale in the beautiful Heart of the Lakes. Built to blend naturally with the setting, this custom 6 bedroom, 7 bath home offers high quality accommodations and wonderful gathering spaces for a large family with an unbelievable setting for entertaining. Designed with an open floor plan, a lakeside wall of windows, and bathrooms for every bedroom. There are functional spaces for every member of the family: adults will enjoy the upper level Office Area, lower level Fit Room... kids will love the upper level Bunk Room with private Nursery Room, a marine-themed Craft Room, and Tough Room (complete with indestructible walls!) The exterior of the home features a gorgeous view framed with mature trees, large decks, lush landscaping, a paver patio, and best of all - spectacular sand shoreline and crystal clear waters. Are you ready for a family getaway or business retreat.
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