The Cottages on Maple

03/20/2023

We’ve put this post off for *way* too long… partly for practicality purposes and partly because then it is officially over.

As many of you know, we sold our cabins last summer so The Cottages on Maple is no longer. It was a fun ride and we were thankful to have provided a place for people to gather (especially over COVID times when things were weird). We were blessed with wonderful tenants/renters and we want to thank you for your support. We never imagined being so busy.
As we built our mobile app and raised our kids, (and worked our full time jobs) it simply got to be too much to try to keep up... (a good problem to have.) Thank you for allowing us to serve you and be part of your vacation.

For those looking, we wanted to provide a post of local rental options:
📎 Paper Cuts In Fertile: http://www.papercutsfertile.com/
🌅The Lake House Retreat in Erskine on Cameron Lake: https://www.lakehouseretreatmn.com/
🏠Home in Fosston: https://shopstyle.it/l/bT63R
⚓️Maple Haven in Mentor on Maple Lake: https://shopstyle.it/l/bT615
🛶Sweet Grandma’s Farm Retreat In Fosston: https://shopstyle.it/l/bT62w

Most importantly, no matter where it is, we pray that you keep vacationing… take time for some R&R, laugh and create memories with friends and family, feel the sun on your face and the sand between your toes.

Signing off for now,
Trav & Meg of The Cottages on Maple

PS. If you stayed with us, we would LOVE for you to post your favorite memory below.

03/22/2022

One of the #1 questions we get asked… people seem to get a great night sleep at The Cottages on Maple.

01/27/2022

Take us back to the warm days of summer, please.

01/22/2022

We’re dreaming about getaway weekends… but don’t wait for summer! Ice fishing, cross country skiing, and snow shoeing are great for winter getaways too! Hoping to see you soon!

01/10/2022

It’s days like today 🥶 that we remember that our Minnesota summers make up for our winters.

01/07/2022

We LOVE hearing what brings guests to the area (or to our cabins if they are from the area). These guests stayed here as they finished up their last 6 hikes of the Minnesota Hiking Club. Cool!!

01/01/2022

Saving a spot for YOU in 2022!

Thank you for an awesome year. 15 states represented this summer alone. Happy New Year! We are looking forward to hearing about the many great moments our guests share in 2022.

Highlights of 2021:
- Guests who were reuniting with immediate family for the first time since the pandemic.

- Guests who usually can’t take vacation because of jobs who actually spent an entire week with their loved ones.

- Many generations coming together.

- People who jumped into the lake during the drought and basically got stuck in the lake 🤣

- Lots of great lake weather ☀️

- Ice Cream Island - need we say more?! 🍦

12/24/2021

From our family to yours, we wish your peace, love, and joy this holiday season. Merry Christmas! 🎁🎄

11/23/2021

Check out the beautiful sunset on Maple Lake tonight!

Another beautiful Maple Lake sunset sent to us by Jan Baune. Thanks Jan!

11/16/2021

The sun peeking in makes for one of the coziest feelings.

11/15/2021

It’s reviews like this that make us so thankful for awesome local businesses to provide our guests awesome local experiences.

Erickson's Smokehouse Bar & Grill you’re a favorite amongst our guests… and one of our favorites too!

09/18/2021

We love the way the sun was shining in on cabin 1 today. ☀️ Have a beautiful weekend, everyone!

09/09/2021

Built in 2014. Stick built on a slab. Efficient design. 1,144 sq ft, 3 bedroom, 1.75 bathrooms. Selling fully furnished. Amazing yard 1.15 acres.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/11647-Maplewood-Dr-SE-Mentor-MN-56736/2101081564_zpid/?view=owner

07/31/2021

Friday’s are for kicking your feet up right here - until you’re ready to refill your drink and go sit by the bonfire.

07/25/2021

A little Sunday trivia... out of all the guests who have stayed at The Cottages on Maple, how many states have been represented during those stays? Comment below!

07/22/2021

When guests leave you with a little something... that just made our day! 🥰

07/21/2021

We’ve had a lot of questions/comments/assumptions since we announced that we will be selling. In case anyone has similar thoughts, we will post some Q&A below:

Q: Do you have buyers for both places?
A: No. A purchase agreement has been signed for cabin 1 (blue cabin), but we have not officially signed with anyone for cabin 2 (green cabin) and it is currently available.

Q: “Oh, I’m sorry you guys weren’t able to make it work! I thought business was going well... must not be?”
A: Business has been excellent for the entire time we have owned the cabins... both have been full almost the entire time.

Q: Are you still booking for the rest of 2021?
A: YES! We are still booking for 2021 and the buyers of cabin 1 are considering renting it for the winter months so we would consider longer term winter contracts through 2022 as well. We will not be closing until January 2022 so 2021 fall is still open. 🙂

Q: Are they 3 season or year round homes?
A: They are year round - and we have had them booked with long term renters through winter.

Q: Is it sandy or mucky at the end of the dock?
A: Mucky. Truthfully, the one downfall of the property is that it isn’t great from swimming right from the water’s edge, but there are some perks to consider too: 1. It is probably the best spot on the lake for Stand Up Paddle-boarding (SUP), floating, kayaking, and canoeing because the water is calm and it is much safer with the lack of boat traffic. There is a sand bar really close that our guests have enjoyed floating/rafting to and then jumping out to swim there. 2. The location also gives an awesome ‘more private’ type of driveway with super easy access back to the highway... no crowded lake traffic in/out. Makes it easy to haul in a boat, ATV, etc.

Please continue to reach out with any questions. If you know someone looking, feel free to send them our way. ♥️

07/08/2021

We are currently pausing bookings and contracts for 2022 as we move forward with selling The Cottages on Maple. It has been such an honor to host so many great people, but we are in the season of our lives (young children) that we need to consider moving on.

The Cottages have been a labor of love and we hope all who have entered have felt that love.

This is an excellent business opportunity/investment property and we would be thrilled if this went to someone who wanted to continue serving the area as a rental business!

If you’re interested in renting for any of 2022, still feel free to reach out and I will put you on our temporary waitlist. ♥️

07/05/2021

Am I right?!

07/05/2021

Current mood. 👌

07/05/2021

Happy Independence Day! These little firecrackers got to experience Ice Cream Island for the first time. It was amazing on this 90° weekend 💥🇺🇸

06/24/2021

The word we want people to feel the most while staying at The Cottages on Maple.

06/03/2021

Anyone else drooling 🤤?!

It's time for a sneak peek of a couple items on our menu! Do you like your ice cream chocolate and creamy or fruity and sweet? We've got plenty of both on Ice Cream Island!

06/02/2021

Availability changed a bit from the last post so here is the most recent update for cabin 2 open dates.

To book: https://shopstyle.it/l/btgqH

06/01/2021

Thankful for whoever created umbrellas. This weekend, I spent a lot of time working at cabin 2 and the girls spent a lot of time practicing patience 😉 while playing on the deck.

06/01/2021

We are SO excited that Ice Cream Island will be on Maple Lake this summer! 🍦 What a perfect way too cool off while out on the lake.

Ice Cream Island will be launching on Maple Lake soon. Bring on the sunshine, warm weather and lots...and lots of ice cream!

05/31/2021

We are thankful for the bravery and service of our fallen heroes.

05/26/2021

This Memorial Weekend is still available at cabin 2!

Use this link to book: https://shopstyle.it/l/btgqH

05/25/2021

It brings us so much joy knowing others are truly enjoying themselves at our cottages.

05/17/2021

We often get asked “what dates do you have available?” This is what we have available for cabin 2 as of today.

UPDATE: July 5-8 is now booked. August 26 - 29th is now booked as well.

Link to book: https://shopstyle.it/l/btgqH