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A Frame-Sauna-Cold Plunge-Fire Pit-Seclusion
✔ Sleeps 4 – Lofted bedroom +pull-out couch (Both Queen Beds) ✔ Cozy & stylish – In-floor heating, A/C, 50” TV ✔ Fully equipped – Kitchen, Combo Washer/Dryer, fast WiFi ✔ Outdoor retreat – Sauna, Private patio, BBQ grill, firepit, string lights ✔ Secluded yet close to Brainerd Book now for the ultimate nature escape! -2 Miles from direct access to Paul Bunyon Trail -6 Miles from Northland Arboretum -7 Miles from Brainerd International Raceway -15 Miles from Crosby -20 Miles from Breezy Point
Indoor spacesFamilyAmenities
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 113 reviews
Private Cottage w/Queen Bed + Lakes, golfing, etc.
Beautiful, cozy cottage located on owner's property. Surrounded by lakes (however not on one), world-class golf, towering pine trees and amazing restaurants and shopping. You will have the cottage to yourself. There is a private bedroom with a queen bed, also a full bath. The living room sofa pulls out to sleep two more. We are walking distance to Pequot Lakes, and just a 10 minute drive to Breezy Point or Nisswa for an amazing shopping experience. We welcome friendly, fully vetted dogs.
FamilyKitchenBreakfast
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 421 reviews
Hot tub, fishing, pool table, scenery, privacy!
Great fishing here, summer and winter! 4,200+ sq ft lake home on large private lot(1.5+ acres) 270 feet of lakeshore on Portage Lake within the Crooked Lake Chain. This home is most suitable for families and couples to get away and enjoy peace and nature. NO PARTIES OR EVENTS including bachelor/bachelorette gatherings. Home has beds for 18 vacationers with 5BR/3BA, game room with pool table/ping pong overlay. Hot tub and Pontoon boat avail: volleyball, swingset,corn hole,canoe, SUP boards.
Indoor spacesKitchenSleep quality
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 118 reviews
Scandinavian Cabin in the Pines w/Sauna & River
NO SERVICE FEES! This Scandinavian-inspired cabin is nestled in a 40-year-old Red Pine Tree Plantation. Built by 2 best friends, it is constructed almost entirely by local lumber. The cabin sits across the street from the gently flowing Pine River. Sweat away your adventures in the sauna, relax by the fire pit, or float the river. If you're a biker, we are 2 miles from the Paul Bunyan trail and 45 minutes from the Cuyuna Lakes MTB Trails. We allow 1 well-trained pet under 40lbs with approval.
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4.95 out of 5 average rating, 348 reviews
The River Lodge
The River Lodge sits on a peaceful 5 acres on the banks of the Mississippi River featuring three levels with 7 bedrooms plus additional sleeping areas in the loft and game room, making it possible to fit up to 22 guests. The great room provides a large gathering space, perfect for reunions and retreats. With 3 additional living rooms all with smart TVs, 5 bathrooms, a game room with ping pong, several outdoor sitting areas, a beautiful fire pit patio and hot tub to enjoy, there's fun for all!
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4.96 out of 5 average rating, 304 reviews
Adventure Studio
The Adventure Studio is like stepping into a treehouse that boasts stunning views and a cozy relaxing deck overlooking 200' of shoreline on a great fishing lake. Inside enjoy views from two full walls of windows, a skylight and vaulted ceilings. Well appointed kitchen for a several day stay. A fire pit, pedal boat, paddleboards, wooded acreage, a mile long nature hiking, biking trail and access to other adventures. All on a quiet tree lined road, perfect for peaceful strolls at sunset.
KitchenFamilyParks
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 438 reviews
Dog Friendly Up North Private Escape
Welcome to Cabin au Nord; a Scandinavian inspired cabin near Pequot Lakes, MN perfect for your up North summer getaway. Custom designed, every detail has been thought of to promote relaxation. The cabin features one queen bedroom on the first floor, large king room with nature views on the upper level, modern kitchen, spa-like bathroom, work desk area for remote workers, living/dining area with floor to ceiling windows, and an outdoor Solo Stove. 5 mins to Pequot Lakes and 10 mins to Gull.
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4.95 out of 5 average rating, 116 reviews
Spacious lake house w/ room for the whole family!
Perfectly located near downtown Crosby on Rabbit Lake, this 2-acre lot w/ 400 ft of sandy lakeshore is the ideal up-north getaway for groups. All bedrooms are upstairs w/ 1 king bed, 7 Queens, a crib, and a standing desk. The lower level boasts a fully updated kitchen, dining room, game room/bar, & spacious living room w/ a gas fireplace, great wifi, and streaming services! Outdoor dining, yard games, beach/water toys, swim dock, propane grill, fire pit, and a 7-person Jacuzzi hot tub!
KitchenFamilyAmenities
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 134 reviews
Quaint modern cabin set in private woodland
Escape into the forest at the Ursa Minor cabin. Built in 2017, this comfortable and tranquil getaway includes a full kitchen, bathroom with a cedar-lined shower, electric in-floor heat, a wood stove, warm pine siding throughout, and a spacious sleeping loft. A covered porch, fire pit and fully-stocked woodshed are right outside the door. Your stay includes access to more than ten kilometers of trails traversing hundreds of acres of private woodland originating steps from your door.
Indoor spacesFamilyRiver
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 130 reviews
Peaceful Little Pine River Retreat | Screen Porch
Great Up North cabin in a serene and peaceful setting nestled among the trees along Little Pine River. Some have said they feel as though they’re in a treehouse. Two kayaks and a few tubes are available for guests to use, or sit in a chair in the river and cool off. Enjoy the views and sounds of the river and wildlife while sitting by the fire pit, on the cozy deck or in one of the 2 screened in porches. If you feel like being more social, Crosslake is only about a 5 mile drive.
Indoor spacesKitchenSleep quality
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 285 reviews
Private Lake, Fall fires | Hot tub & Sauna
For families and friend groups squeezing every drop out of lake season, Border Point Lodge is your private slice of Fawn Lake — beach, hot tub, and barrel sauna steps from the door. Kayaks, paddleboards, and firepit s'mores are packed for you, and guests say they hear loons every day. Just 10 minutes to Crosslake dining and the Whitefish Chain, with the Paul Bunyan Byway close by when the leaves turn. Book your late-summer week — or claim a fall-color weekend now.
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4.99 out of 5 average rating, 144 reviews
Pedal and Pine on the Lake
On the shore of Clark Lake and nestled under a canopy of Norway pines, the cabin provides a cozy getaway. With lake access, you can fish right from the dock, enjoy a paddle on the water, or relax by the outdoor fire pit. The Paul Bunyan trail is just steps away. Bike or stroll (or snowmobile!) straight into the town of Nisswa, home to shops, great coffee, and unique places to eat. In the warmer months, you might even see some turtles racing downtown!
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4.87 out of 5 average rating, 231 reviewsPopular amenities for Brainerd family-friendly rentals
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

Cuyuna Wattage Cottage. Modern, Clean, Relaxing.
FamilyKitchenAccess
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 194 reviews
Lakeside Escape: 4 Kings, HotTub, Fireplace
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4.98 out of 5 average rating, 158 reviews
Year-Round Hot Tub! Home in Breezy Point Resort
FamilyKitchenHiking
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 159 reviews
Hot Tub + Sauna Tiny Pine A\ Cuyuna Matata
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4.88 out of 5 average rating, 133 reviews
Perfect Hideaway (The Nest)
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4.89 out of 5 average rating, 169 reviews
Unforgettable charming one bedroom log cabin
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4.95 out of 5 average rating, 252 reviews
Mille Lacs Lake Lodge-Game Room-Theatre-Sauna-Spa
KitchenFamilyDecor
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 135 reviews
Mission Lake Cottage with New Hot tub.
FamilyIndoor spacesWi-Fi
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 116 reviewsFamily- and pet-friendly home rentals

Metanoia Cottage
KitchenFamilyLocation
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 308 reviews
Babe’s Cabin - Pequot Lakes
KitchenFamilyCheck-in
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 140 reviews
Out in the country getaway
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4.82 out of 5 average rating, 409 reviews
Modern A Frame Cabin on Private Nature Lake
KitchenIndoor spacesCleanliness
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 200 reviews
In-town Private Studio Apartment-Cuyuna Convenient
FamilyIndoor spacesQuiet
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 256 reviews
Fallen Oak on Silver Lake near Brainerd!
FamilyKitchenAccess
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 172 reviews
True North Clubhouse | Hot Tub, Sauna, Tennis
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4.93 out of 5 average rating, 221 reviews
Camp Pelican
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5.0 out of 5 average rating, 29 reviewsFamily-friendly home rentals with a pool

The Blue Ox on Gull. (Sleeps 17)
Indoor spacesFamilyCondition
4.81 out of 5 average rating, 54 reviews
Newly Built - Quarterdeck Resort 4 BedroomCabin
Hot tubAccuracyWalkability
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews
Cozy Gull Lake Cabin – Perfect 2BDR Stay
FamilyIndoor spacesWalkability
4.75 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews
Twin Peaks on Gull
KitchenIndoor spacesComfort
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews
Serene Cabin Escape in Beautiful Nisswa
HikingHot tubComfort
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews
Lakefront WFC Condo | Beach| Pool| Dock Slip|839
FamilyCleanlinessPool
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews
5 Bedroom Villa on Middle Cullen Lake
Indoor spacesKitchenWalkability
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviews
Houseboat - "Miss Adventure" Mississippi River
FamilyIndoor spacesHot tub
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 21 reviewsDestinations to explore
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