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Lake home on quiet recreational lake with hot tub. Close to "Up North" amenities

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Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Children’s area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6135 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Brainerd, MN
  • Place, Paul Bunyan Land
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Long Lake Upper
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Portage Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lake home on quiet recreational lake with hot tub. Close to "Up North" amenities

With 3+ acres on the lake there is lots to do and explore. Bring up your bikes and hit the Cuyuna trails, explore Paul Bunyan Land, take the kayak out on the lake, swim off the dock, relax on the deck, bring your boat and go fishing-the options are endless. Our home offers 3 bedrooms, a full bath and laundry on the lower level. Upstairs is a large open kitchen/dining/living room with a 1/2 bath. The french doors lead from the living room to the oversized deck and grilling area. Take the walkway off the deck to the steps and head down to the lake. Enjoy swimming off the brand new 30' dock with 12'x10' patio (little to no weeds!), access to our double kayak, paddle board and lily pad available to use during your stay. Bring your boat and launch it just down the road at the public boat launch (you can tie it to the dock as well). Watch the sunset over the lake from the newly built deck and relax in the hot tub or sit by the fire watching the stars.15 minutes to Crosby (Cuyuna trails bike trails/scenic lookout), 20 minutes to downtown Brainerd, 7 minutes to Paul Bunyan Land, 15 minutes to Mille Lacs lake.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Portage Lake. You'll find features like a hot tub and laundry facilities. The vacation home includes amenities such as a kitchen and 1.5 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 10 minutes by car from Paul Bunyan Land and 12 minutes from Portage Lake
This vacation home offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,450 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

We ask that all guests place used linens and towels in the basket located in the master bedroom.

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Lake home on quiet recreational lake with hot tub. Close to "Up North" amenities Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nina L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, cozy, and everything you need to make a stay at the lake relaxing and wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property! We have a fabulous time!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing get away from home and the place was beautiful! The hosts were always available if we had any questions but everything was set up so well that I didn’t have any questions. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great vacation here

A vacation at this property is our new favorite anniversary tradition. I just hope I can continue the tradition next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jewel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It had a beautiful lake view, a quiet location, and a well maintained place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great get away

Just pack your clothes and food. They had rest of supplies. Owner very helpful and attentive to needs.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chatcher144

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

This house was beautiful inside and out. The lake was amazing! My children were finishing machines and loved the triple bunk room! Check in and out process was super easy and the owner is so friendly! We had deer visit daily and the sunsets on the dock were beautiful. Definitely recommend staying here if you’re looking for a lake house!
Sunset on the dock
Photos from the bedroom window. We’d see deer here daily
Beautiful view while having a fire
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake and Biking

We had an amazing stay and trip. Location is great. Close to biking, towns and on the lake. Beautiful views with hot tub and fire pit. 100% recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vacation Home for Families

Lovely home with all the amenities for adults and kids. Our kids had a blast fishing off the dock!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to stay

We had a fantastic time while staying here. The place had everything and I mean everything you could possibly need. If you are looking for a place in the Brainerd area I definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great few days at Nokay Lake with all the property had to offer… appreciated the minor updates from our initial stay two years ago. The deck is awesome, the hot tub a bonus and the trip down to the water is still a workout. Appreciate the host’s responsiveness and open dialogue.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time

It was a great time, super cabin, nice hot tub, but killer steps to the lake...but worth it.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Clean and Cute Home

House was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Great place. Kids loved fishing off the dock. House met all of our needs. Host was available for questions. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer Vacation

Beautiful home. It was perfect for us. We enjoyed the whirlpool, lake, and nearby attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chloe N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean, very cute home!

Britney was very communicative and the home was gorgeous! Great location on the lake, had so much room for outdoor activities and the home provided all of the amenities needed. We had an amazing stay! Definitely will be back :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing cabin and lake!

This place really has it all! The cabin itself is a great place to stay with all the amenities that you need to really enjoy yourself without any worries. The owners communicate really well if there are any questions/concerns. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a few days away from the "madness". Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Private Cabin

The cabin was beautiful and had everything you needed. If there was something you forgot they had you covered and if not town was 15-20 minutes away to go grab it. It was quiet and private, and had plenty of room to play games and chill outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and relaxing

It is a very nice house and property with a nice view of the lake. It is about 95 steps down to the lake. So be in good shape to walk back up. The amenities are plentiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abbie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful!

We had a great, relaxing girls weekend! Perfect getaway to enjoy the fall colors, and relaxed in the hot tub! Property was perfect, clean and excellent communication with the hosts! Thank you! 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private and relaxing home with a view

This very private home had every we were looking for and more. I overpacked because I didn't realize how well-stocked it was. We loved it so much that we booked it again for next year before we left. We only left once during a 4 night stay and I was never bored; I especially loved hanging out by the shore with the dock, fire pit, and loons, turtles, and an osprey that frequent the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Patrick B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family Holiday

Great week of overall accommodations and weather (yes, our host even provided GREAT weather over our July 4th holiday week, LOL). Appreciated all the amenities; great space for our family of Mom, Dad and 4 kiddos! The property was clean and comfortable. Really enjoyed the large deck, the hot tub and lake dock. Nice swim area, plus kids able to fish from the dock. Great communication connection with the owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer vacation

The accommodations were excellent with all the amenities of home as well as water toys. Britney was very responsive. Fishing was decent despite night rains and hot days. We rented a pontoon from the local resort on the lake, which was convenient. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alycia O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun family time

We had an amazing time! The property was perfect. Our kids are ages 3 and 7 and they had tons of fun with the playground, toys, lily pad, games, bikes, and other activities. The lakefront was just gorgeous and we made awesome memories on the water with our kids. The paddle board was particularly fun for the adults to try. The kitchen was set up so well to cook and the indoor and outdoor areas were spacious to eat and hang out. We had everything we needed except more time. Hope to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to getaway!

We really enjoyed our time away. Property was even better than described. Everything we needed and more was there for us which was amazing! Best selection of kitchen items I’ve had yet at a property! Definitely appreciate that! We saw a deer and her fawn and some other deer, turkeys and their babies, love the loons on the lake and a hummingbird surprised me on the deck. The lake wasn’t super busy and we enjoyed exploring it. Lots of towns close by to explore too. Awesome communication to answer my questions. Thanks so much for sharing your property so others can enjoy it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023