Why People Choose Canoe Bay Village

1. Live More. Maintain Less.

Spend more time living and less time maintaining. Every Canoe Bay Village residence is turnkey and move-in ready.   Our company ESCAPE builds every home, and with our team on property and nearby, help is close at hand if something ever needs attention. Whether you're away for a day or an entire season, you can return knowing your retreat has been cared for—including complimentary home checks while you're away.

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​2. Surprisingly Close to Everything.

While Canoe Bay Village is a private retreat, it's remarkably convenient. Grocery stores, restaurants, shopping, and everyday services are just minutes away. World-class medical care is nearby, and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is less than two hours away, making travel simple.

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3. Effortless Ownership.

No HOA. No property taxes. The Village maintains the roads, pathways, and grounds, making ownership refreshingly easy.  

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4. Nature Takes Center Stage.

Protected forests, pristine lakes, miles of walking trails, and breathtaking scenery become part of everyday life. Here, exceptional homes don't compete with nature—they belong to it.

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5. Architect-Designed Homes.

Beautifully crafted homes featuring spacious King bedrooms, luxurious baths, screened porches, premium kitchens, and timeless design-offering exceptional value without compromise.  And the number of homes being built is very limited.

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6. Connected When You Want to Be.

High-speed fiber internet makes working remotely and keeping you connected easy, while the peaceful surroundings help you disconnect whenever you want. 

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7. Your Lifestyle. Your Choice.

Whether you're looking for a remote-work retreat, a seasonal getaway, or your favorite place to escape, Canoe Bay Village fits the way you want to live.

 

8. Steps from Canoe Bay

Convenient access to one of America's premier destination resorts, complete with a beautiful 3-acre organic garden, refined lakeside dining, an incredible Lodge & library and complimentary canoeing, kayaking, and paddleboarding.

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9. Rooted in History.  Defined by Design.

Our family’s connection to this land spans more than 100 years. Its architectural story reaches from Frank Lloyd Wright and John Rattenbury to Kelly Davis today. Canoe Bay Village is the next chapter—designed with respect for the land, the history, and what came before. 

 

10. Freedom.

Freedom to simplify.

Freedom to travel.

Freedom to work from anywhere.

Freedom to enjoy nature every day.

Freedom to spend more time living—and less time maintaining.

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That's the Canoe Bay Village difference.​​