Large Historic Estate on the shores of Lake Winona | House in Alexandria

10.0 (25 Reviews) |   9 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  12 Guests
Alexandria House | Large Historic Estate on the shores of Lake Winona

9 Bedroom House in Alexandria

Welcome to {Starling House}. This spacious historic home is an architectural gem nestled in the heart of Alexandria’s historic district on the shores of peaceful Lake Winona. This elegant estate built in 1909 boasts 8 bedrooms plus a seasonal sleeping porch totaling 11 beds and 2.5 baths. With original features such as solid wood floors, stained glass, gorgeous built-ins, a grand staircase, a sleeping porch, and more, Starling House exudes charm and character on all 4 levels.
Amenities:
- Fully equipped kitchen & original butler’s pantry
- Luxurious bedding, towels & toiletries
- Complimentary Wi-Fi & smart TV
- Gas fireplace
- Pack ‘n play available for guest use
- Ample on-site parking
- Peaceful waterfront property on non-motorized lake with dock and paddleboat(Note: not an ideal swimming lake due to excessively nutrient-rich water)
- Outdoor fire pit with plenty of firewood
- Fishing rods & tackle
- Yard games
- Ping-pong table
- Seasonally decorated for fall and Christmas
Location:
Starling House is situated in the silk stocking district of Alexandria renowned for its rich history and walking distance to historic downtown. We are extremely close to the following local attractions:
- Historic downtown featuring shops and restaurants
- Legacy of the lakes museum and gardens
- Alexandria Chamber of Commerce
- Big Ole Park (Home of the farmer’s market, art market, skating rink, Big Ole statue, bike trail access)
- Runestone Museum
- Central Lakes Trail
Ideal for:
- Lodging for groups
- Family reunions
- Retreats
- Book clubs
- Bridal parties
- Holiday parties
- Photoshoots
- Weddings
Short-Term Rental License #2175

Large Historic Estate on the shores of Lake Winona is located in Alexandria. Large Historic Estate on the shores of Lake Winona provides accommodation, featuring TV, Security/Safety, Bedding/Linens, among other amenities. This House features TV, Security/Safety, Bedding/Linens, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Large Historic Estate on the shores of Lake Winona has 9 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 12 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 House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, 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. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Alexandria has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Alexandria, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • 2+ bathrooms
  • Shampoo
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 9 bedrooms
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
Entertainment
  • Smart TV
General
  • Unit size: 4400 sq ft (409 sq m)
Guest Services
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Barbecue grill
  • Porch or lanai
  • Firepit
Security/Safety
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings;maximum event attendees: 50
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Drake W.
Aug 25, 2025 02:24:54 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Beautiful 100 plus year old homr with true character. Plenty of rooms for all of us. Perfect for our family!
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