Sunset Cottage at Hall Lake

26/05/2024

Morning view ☀️

03/09/2023

One of our favorite hobbies is seeing how many shells we can find along the shore.

02/09/2023

When the pup is the first one ready to go fishing at Sunset Cottage at Hall Lake!

Happy Labor Day weekend!

28/05/2023

From walleyes to sunsets! Lake life at Sunset Cottage at Hall Lake.

27/05/2023

Weekend vibes at Sunset Cottage at Hall Lake!

15/05/2023

And here’s what it looks like with the docks in!

15/05/2023

Last week we took this photo right before we put the docks in for the season! The water was beautiful and clear! And now the docks are in, ready to support a season of fishing and swimming!

07/04/2023

When you miss the lake but you have to work…

09/10/2022

Most of our visitors to Sunset Cottage know Grandma Helen only by the story of how she and her husband bought and preserved our little house on the lake, hoping it would be enjoyed by their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visitors may not know that Grandma was quite an accomplished artist and that there are several pieces of her artwork on display in the house. Next time you visit, keep on the lookout for her original paintings. ♡

28/05/2022

28/05/2022

Weekend vibe. ☀️

19/05/2022

Anyone else ready for a Snackle Box?!

01/05/2022

Our guest that checked out today shared this great picture of a flock of pelicans that were visiting this morning. Love it! ❤️

28/04/2022

A sure sign that spring is here and summer is on its way! The dock is in at Sunset Cottage at Hall Lake! ♡

16/04/2022

Our most recent guest shared these beautiful pictures of our lake. One is our gorgeous sunset view. The other is of deer enjoying walking on the frozen surface before the ice melted. Thank you for sharing and please come again! ♡

20/11/2021

35+ Things to do in (or near) Fairmont while staying at Sunset Cottage at Hall Lake (I am sure there are other good places to eat in town, but these have been family tried and approved)
1. Sit on the deck
2. Enjoy the sunset
3. Cook on the grill
4. Swim by the dock (hint, wear tennis shoes or water shoes while swimming, there could be glass, metal, even fishing hooks on the bottom of the lake).
5. Fish (better get a Minnesota fishing license and bait , both can be gotten at the bait shop just a mile north on Albion Ave, or at Walmart on the north side of town).
6. Go to the park. The closest one is Gomsrud, go North about a mile and turn left. They have a great playground, and 2 beaches!
7. Explore other parks in town.
8. Go to the Aquatic center (swimming pool, 1400 S Prairie Ave). They have miniature golf, too!
9. Visit Heritage Acres, 507 Lake Ave, Fairmont, MN, This is a Agricultural Interpretive Center. Community events and festivals are celebrated throughout the year. Tours by appointment are conducted through yesteryear’s Pioneer Village.
10. Visit the Fairmont Opera House, 45 Downtown Plaza, This magnificent building was erected in 1901. For over 70 years it was used for the benefit and entertainment of the community until its doors were locked and it was destined to be demolished. Fortunately, in the early 1980’s, it was taken over by several concerned citizens and once again is standing tall and proud as the “Jewel of the Prairie.”
11. Visit Martin County Historical Society, 304 E Blue Earth Ave, The Martin County Historical Society’s Pioneer Museum is open all year, Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., as well as, Saturday and Sunday by appointment or for special tours. There is no charge for admission, but donations are accepted.
The Pioneer Museum features many artifacts from Martin County’s history including a pioneer home display from the turn of the 20th century, a school room from the past, a military room, and many other artifacts representative of local history on the three floors of what was once a school.
Research can be conducted in a state of the art research library completed in 2003. Some of the research materials available include microfilmed county newspapers and bound newspapers dating back to the 1870’s, obituary records, cemetery records, family histories, high school yearbooks, phone directories, and city directories.
12. Visit Red Rock Center for the Arts, 222 E Blue Earth Ave, Designed by Minnesota architect Harry W. Jones for the First Church of Christ Scientist in 1898. It was constructed of Sioux red quartzite. It has 19 beautiful stained glass windows. It is on the National Register of Historic Places.
13. Visit the bait shop, just a few blocks North on Albion Ave.
14. Rent a pontoon or jet skis from Hall Lake Cabins or a LilyPad! You can tie the LilyPad right to our dock! Our kids love to play on it and jump off of it. They also have lake tours available. (507) 235-9785.
15. Go to Jake’s pizza for some truly yummy pizza, or, they deliver! 211 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, MN
(507) 238-4725
15. Casey’s also has good pizza, I think they deliver, too! Casey’s Carryout Pizza
202 E Blue Earth Ave, (507) 238-4423
16. Enjoy a meal at Ambiance, across the street. You can walk there!
17. Eat at the Channel Inn (330 W Lair Rd, near Gomsrud park). Their burgers were once voted the best in Minnesota!! If you have a boat, you can boat over there! If the weather is nice, sit on their patio while you eat. You can wave at the boats that go through the channel that connects the lakes. Find them on FB, they often have live music on the weekends.
18. Eat at Bean Town Grill, 1400 N State St
19. Eat at China Buffet, Five Lakes Centre
20. Go to the Dairy Freeze, 1502 Albion Ave
21. Eat at El Agave Mexican Restaurant, 62 Downtown Plaza,
22. Eat at Graffiti Corner, 1500 S State St
23. Eat at Tami’s on the Ave, 2710 Albion Ave
24. Eat at The Ranch Restaurant, 330 N State St. Not only good food, but they have a really cool exhibit there, a city block of old downtown buildings about 2 foot high. Truly cool to see.
25. Eat at Marina Lodge Lakeside Pub & Restaurant, 501 Lake Ave, another lakeside restaurant! They also often have live entertainment on weekends.
26. Take a walk on the bike path, it’s right across the street!
27. Browse through the boutique shops in Downtown Fairmont
28. Explore the lakes of Martin County. Whether you prefer boating, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, skiing, or tubing, Fairmont is the place to be. With a chain of five lakes inside city limits featuring 14 miles of shoreline and 49 lakes throughout Martin County, your options never run dry.
29. Ride the kayaks! There are 2 available at Sunset Cottage!
30. Visit the Martin County Veteran's Memorial Park. 507 Winnebago Ave.
31. Visit the Jolly Green Giant about 25 miles east, in Blue Earth.
32. Headed south? Visit the famous Grotto in West Bend, Iowa. About 60 miles.
33. Drive by the beautiful wedding cake house in Fairmont. It is not open to the public but is worth driving by.(Wohlheter Mansion, Woodland Ave).
34. Below is a list of other nearby attractions.
Rest, relax and enjoy, whatever you do!!

04/11/2021

Another reason to love Minnesota!!

Nights Alive

Wow Wow wow so glad I finally went out out last night, or should I say early in the morning... I went to sleep last night not planning a night shoot but woke up about 2 am and saw everyone's posts and the numbers were still pumping so off I went. Wow so glad I did.

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02/11/2021

Thank you to our guest, Cassandra for sharing these beautiful pictures and notes from her visit. "We experienced the most beautiful moon and sunrise while staying at your lovely home. Made the trip even more perfect! The sky looked like cotton candy and we had a fire going in the afternoon into the evening!"

17/09/2021

Here is a review from a recent guest, Lisa, along with the gorgeous pictures she took. Thank you, Lisa. ♡ "This lake house offers spectacular sunset views, a nice deck to enjoy your morning coffee and plenty of room for the family to spread out and play games on the dining table. We enjoyed our week taking in lake views, renting a pontoon boat next door, and eating tastee treats at the Dairy Freeze."

05/09/2021

It was another beautiful weekend on the water here at Sunset Cottage! ☀️

05/09/2021

Wow, who else thinks 60 degrees at sunrise feels like heaven?!

05/08/2021

Caught recently.

04/07/2021

Love this ❤

03/07/2021

Sunsets, kayaks, walleye and boating! The ingredients for a perfect holiday weekend!

03/07/2021

That Friday night walleye vibe from the dock of Sunset Cottage at Hall Lake!

20/06/2021

30 Things to do in (or near) Fairmont while staying at Sunset Cottage at Hall Lake (I am sure there are other good places to eat in town, but these have been family tried and approved)
1. Sit on the deck
2. Enjoy the sunset
3. Cook on the grill
4. Swim by the dock (hint, wear tennis shoes or water shoes while swimming, there could be glass, metal, even fishing hooks on the bottom of the lake).
5. Fish (better get a Minnesota fishing license and bait , both can be gotten at the bait shop just a mile north on Albion Ave, or at Walmart on the north side of town).
6. Go to the park. The closest one is Gomsrud, go North about a mile and turn left. They have a great playground, and 2 beaches!
7. Explore other parks in town.
8. Go to the Aquatic center (swimming pool, 1400 S Prairie Ave). They have miniature golf, too!
9. Visit Heritage Acres, 507 Lake Ave, Fairmont, MN, This is a Agricultural Interpretive Center. Community events and festivals are celebrated throughout the year. Tours by appointment are conducted through yesteryear’s Pioneer Village.
10. Visit the Fairmont Opera House, 45 Downtown Plaza, This magnificent building was erected in 1901. For over 70 years it was used for the benefit and entertainment of the community until its doors were locked and it was destined to be demolished. Fortunately, in the early 1980’s, it was taken over by several concerned citizens and once again is standing tall and proud as the “Jewel of the Prairie.”
11. Visit Martin County Historical Society, 304 E Blue Earth Ave, The Martin County Historical Society’s Pioneer Museum is open all year, Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., as well as, Saturday and Sunday by appointment or for special tours. There is no charge for admission, but donations are accepted.
The Pioneer Museum features many artifacts from Martin County’s history including a pioneer home display from the turn of the 20th century, a school room from the past, a military room, and many other artifacts representative of local history on the three floors of what was once a school.
Research can be conducted in a state of the art research library completed in 2003. Some of the research materials available include microfilmed county newspapers and bound newspapers dating back to the 1870’s, obituary records, cemetery records, family histories, high school yearbooks, phone directories, and city directories.
12. Visit Red Rock Center for the Arts, 222 E Blue Earth Ave, Designed by Minnesota architect Harry W. Jones for the First Church of Christ Scientist in 1898. It was constructed of Sioux red quartzite. It has 19 beautiful stained glass windows. It is on the National Register of Historic Places.
13. Visit the bait shop, just a few blocks North on Albion Ave.
14. Rent a pontoon or jet skis from Hall Lake Cabins or a LilyPad! You can tie the LilyPad right to our dock! Our kids love to play on it and jump off of it. They also have lake tours available. (507) 235-9785.
15. Go to Jake’s pizza for some truly yummy pizza, or, they deliver! 211 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, MN
(507) 238-4725
15. Casey’s also has good pizza, I think they deliver, too! Casey’s Carryout Pizza
202 E Blue Earth Ave, (507) 238-4423
16. Enjoy a meal at Ambiance, across the street. You can walk there!
17. Eat at the Channel Inn (330 W Lair Rd, near Gomsrud park). Their burgers were once voted the best in Minnesota!! If you have a boat, you can boat over there! If the weather is nice, sit on their patio while you eat. You can wave at the boats that go through the channel that connects the lakes. Find them on FB, they often have live music on the weekends.
18. Eat at Bean Town Grill, 1400 N State St
19. Eat at China Buffet, Five Lakes Centre
20. Go to the Dairy Freeze, 1502 Albion Ave
21. Eat at El Agave Mexican Restaurant, 62 Downtown Plaza,
22. Eat at Graffiti Corner, 1500 S State St
23. Eat at Tami’s on the Ave, 2710 Albion Ave
24. Eat at The Ranch Restaurant, 330 N State St. Not only good food, but they have a really cool exhibit there, a city block of old downtown buildings about 2 foot high. Truly cool to see.
25. Eat at Marina Lodge Lakeside Pub & Restaurant, 501 Lake Ave, another lakeside restaurant! They also often have live entertainment on weekends.
26. Take a walk on the bike path, it’s right across the street!
27. Browse through the boutique shops in Downtown Fairmont
28. Explore the lakes of Martin County. Whether you prefer boating, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, skiing, or tubing, Fairmont is the place to be. With a chain of five lakes inside city limits featuring 14 miles of shoreline and 49 lakes throughout Martin County, your options never run dry.
29. Ride the kayaks! There are 2 available at Sunset Cottage!
30. Visit the Martin County Veteran's Memorial Park. 507 Winnebago Ave.
31. Visit the Jolly Green Giant about 25 miles east, in Blue Earth.
32. Headed south? Visit the famous Grotto in West Bend, Iowa. About 60 miles.
33. Drive by the beautiful wedding cake house in Fairmont. It is not open to the public but is worth driving by.(Wohlheter Mansion, Woodland Ave).
34. Below is a list of other nearby attractions.
Rest, relax and enjoy, whatever you do!!

13/06/2021

Awesome concerts in Fairmont. Summer 2021. Summary: Free Concerts June 22, 29, July 4 and 13. Sylvania Park.

03/06/2021

Who's ready to go kayaking? Sunset Cottage has not one, but two kayaks ready for you! Let's go! ❤

02/06/2021

Updated the landscaping, did a ton of yardwork, repainted a bedroom, added a new smart TV to the basement and a second kayak and did 100 other small projects needed to maintain and improve our family's 70 year old lake house while boating, fishing and enjoying our time together. Thank you to all of you! ❤
Edit: and a new coffee maker!

31/05/2021

That’s a nice crappie! 13 inches off the dock!