Independent neighborhood guide, not affiliated with any homeowners association, property manager, city or official board.
Updated October 23, 2026
Spacious ramblers along the north shore of Stubbs Bay, with big yards and room to breathe. Bayside is lake living at an easy pace.
Bayside is in west Orono, along the northern shoreline of Stubbs Bay on Lake Minnetonka. It has about 50 single-family homes, mostly ramblers with spacious yards.
Here’s an honest look, whether you’re selling or buying.
What’s close by
Highway 12 makes the rest of the area easy to reach. Noerenberg Memorial County Park, one of the area’s finest gardens, is close, and downtown Maple Plain to the west has cafes and everyday shopping. See Orono parks and trails.
What buyers check before they tour
- Schools: Bayside is served by Orono Public Schools (ISD 278), whose schools share a campus along Old Crystal Bay Road, including Schumann Elementary, Orono Intermediate, Orono Middle and Orono High School. Boundaries can change, so confirm the assigned schools for any address with the district.
- Lakeshore: Ask about frontage, dock rights and Lake Minnetonka Conservation District rules, and check the property on FEMA’s flood map. Get an insurance quote early.
- Well and septic: Many Orono homes use private wells and septic systems. Plan a well test and septic inspection where they apply.
- Condition: Roof, windows, mechanicals and drainage tell you more about a home’s next ten years than the paint color does. Plan a professional inspection.
A simple plan for your Bayside move
I’ve been helping people sell and buy homes around Lake Minnetonka for about two decades, and I build and remodel luxury homes too. I’ll help you see both what a property is and what it could be.
Getting the house ready, or making it yours
If you’re selling and want repairs handled before buyers see them, Super Crew Contractors can give you an estimate. If you’re ready for something custom, Ivy Lane Homes does luxury home building and remodeling. And a quick coverage check with Intrinsic Insurance before closing can save you a surprise. Learn more about Orono, its parks and trails and community life, or see nearby Stubbs Bay.
Super Crew Contractors, Ivy Lane Homes and Intrinsic Insurance are owned by David Olson; you are free to use any contractor, builder or insurer.
Your next step in Bayside
Homes around Lake Minnetonka are priced lot by lot. Whether you’re selling or buying, I’ll help you make a plan that fits.
Please note: I don’t handle rentals or property management. I work with sellers and buyers, and that’s where I can help you most in Bayside.
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