There’s a version of lake living most people picture: crowded shorelines, docks stacked shoulder to shoulder, the hum of traffic just out of sight. And then there’s Halstead’s Bay — the quiet, western arm of Lake Minnetonka where the water settles into wooded hillsides instead of subdivisions. It’s the kind of place that still feels a little bit undiscovered, even though it’s been there all along.
That’s the setting for The Woods on Halstead’s Bay, a private enclave of numerous homesites in Minnetrista where Gonyea Custom Homes has spent the last several years building some of our most ambitious lakeside work. If you’ve been quietly hoping for land that feels more like a retreat than a lot number, this is worth a closer look.
A Neighborhood Built Around What’s Already There
Most new communities start with a blank slate and work backward. The Woods on Halstead’s Bay started with 150 acres of mature trees, rolling terrain, and water — and the plan was simply not to ruin it. Homesites here were laid out to preserve as much of the natural landscape as possible, which is why the neighborhood feels less like a development and more like a piece of land that happens to have a few exceptional homes tucked into it.
Whether a homesite sits directly on the lakeshore or back among the trees, every lot was chosen for its view, its privacy, or both. And because the community includes direct access to Lake Minnetonka with boat slips built in, the lake isn’t just scenery — it’s usable, every summer, without the hassle of hauling a boat somewhere else first.
Amenities That Match the Setting
The Woods on Halstead’s Bay was designed for people who actually want to be outside. Residents have access to a private community clubhouse, pool, and park, along with 12 miles of neighborhood trails that connect into a 215-mile regional trail network reaching Carver Park Reserve and Lake Minnetonka Regional Park. It’s the rare setup where you can paddle the bay in the morning and be on a wooded trail run by afternoon, all without leaving the neighborhood.
And when you do want to leave, you don’t have to go far. Excelsior, Mound, Victoria, and Shorewood are all just minutes away, putting boutique shopping, lake-town restaurants, and everyday errands within easy reach — without sacrificing the sense of seclusion that makes this neighborhood what it is.
What Gonyea Has Already Built Here
This isn’t a neighborhood we’re introducing on paper. Gonyea Custom Homes, alongside our Stonegate West Collection, has been building in The Woods on Halstead’s Bay for years — including a 6,000-plus square foot Mediterranean-influenced custom home on the bay itself, featured as an Artisan Home Tour showcase, with soaring ceilings, walls of glass framing the water, and rich hickory finishes throughout. We’ve also completed treed cul-de-sac homesites, screen porches with fireplaces, and main-floor layouts built for both entertaining and everyday life.
With homes thoughtfully situated throughout the community, The Woods on Halstead’s Bay offers a range of settings, from wooded lots to coveted lakefront properties. Today, the community is nearing completion, with one final home currently under construction and available for purchase. This isn’t a neighborhood defined by rows of identical homes. Instead, each residence has been thoughtfully designed around its setting, its owners, and the natural landscape that makes this community so special.
A New Home on Halstead’s Bay
Halstead’s Bay Alcove, a custom lakefront home currently under construction and available for purchase in the Halstead’s Bay community, offers a rare opportunity to experience lakeside living on Lake Minnetonka. Traditionally styled with timeless architectural details and modern amenities, this thoughtfully designed home combines beautiful lake views with inviting spaces made for both everyday living and entertaining.
With its lakefront setting and thoughtfully designed spaces, Halstead’s Bay Alcove offers a rare opportunity to own a newly built Gonyea Custom Home in The Woods on Halstead’s Bay. This exceptional home could be yours — explore the property and discover everything Halstead’s Bay Alcove has to offer.
Ready to explore Halstead’s Bay?
Discover The Woods on Halstead’s Bay and learn more about the community’s final home, currently under construction and available for purchase. Get in touch with our team to learn more and see if this exceptional Lake Minnetonka opportunity is the right fit for you.