Sunset Vista Cottage - On North Long Lake & The Paul Bunyan Trail in Merrifield

Merrifield, Minnesota
$258 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Come enjoy the sunsets on North Long Lake! Enjoy a morning stroll, bike ride, or snowmobile on the Paul Bunyan Trail just out the front door of our updated 2 bedroom 2 bath cottage. Work remotely from Merrifield with our High Speed WiFi (300 mbps), your boss said it’s ok….or enjoy the lake ALL DAY with complementary kayaks and SUP in the summer, launch your boat just down the road and park it at the dock. Additional water toys and sand toys are in the shed for your family to enjoy. Relax at the lake with the family or just a couple of friends with your favorite beverage and take in the Minnesota sunsets while listening to the amazing loons. The night wouldn’t be right if you didn’t wrap it up with a crackling fire and s’mores!

On the main level Sunset Vista Cottage features a large updated kitchen with granite and new appliances and all the cooking utensils you’ll need; a bar top height table for two with a view in the kitchen; a large oak dining table for the crew; a wine fridge; Kuerig coffee maker; washer and dryer; master bedroom with tv and en suite bath; walk in closet; a pack n play for your little one; air conditioning; and a gas grill.

In the walkout basement we have a second bedroom (queen bed); a full bath; 65” inch flat screen with Netflix included; WiFi; and a pullout sleeper sofa along with a bunk bed for the kids for extra sleeping space; a record player with some old and new vinyl tucked away in the bedroom closet; and plenty of games for the kids.

Down by the lake we have a fire pit and plenty of chairs, a picnic table, and of course a hammock for an afternoon nap. We have a nice little sand beach for the kids to play in and to just hang out and catch some rays. We have two kayaks and a SUP along with a shed full of beach toys and some fishing gear you are free to use. We have a nice shallow shore line which is great for the kiddos swimming, however if the water drops a little bit, docking the boat can be a challenge. In 2023 we are going to add a few sections of dock which should help with this. Fishing is pretty good here. You’ll find all the panfish you need for the kids to catch ‘em all day long about 100 yards off the dock. Rumor has it there is some good bass and walleye fishing too.. ;-)

*Be sure to check out our video tour as you scroll through the photos or search on YouTube: “Sunset Vista Cottage in Merrifield”.

*15 minute drive to Nisswa and Brainerd

*Half hour bike ride to downtown Nisswa on the Paul Bunyan Trail.

*Walking distance to local bar and grill.

*Close to fuel and convenience store for last minute amenities and firewood.

*Arrival and Departure are flexible - ask Janett.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Firepit Garden Gas Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Snowmobiling Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo On The Lake
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 05:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:30 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Brenda S.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    Perfect property to stay at! Great location -close to Brainerd and Gulf lake area. Beautiful yard with astounding sunset views. The cabin has a beachy vibe and was very clean and laid out well for with a large kitchen with everything you need! Enjoyed the view from the kitchen! Would definitely stay here again!!

  • Libby N.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2025

    Stayed Sep 4, 2025

    We had everything we needed for a family wedding down the road a Gather on 3, except warm weather! No pontoons on the lake when it’s an unseasonable 50 degrees in September! Lucky for us, the location was convenient. The cabin is so comfortable. Huge kitchen! The proximity to the trail is amazing too. Thank you for a nice stay.

  • Katie F.

    Submitted Aug 29, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    We enjoyed the big fire pit, nice dock, and really enjoyed the large table for puzzles and games! The hosts were friendly, helpful, and easy to get ahold of - we also really appreciated the welcome box! The area is quiet and beautiful on the lake, thank you for sharing your property with us!

  • Katherine W.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2025

    Stayed Aug 18, 2025

    We had a great stay at Sunset Villa for an 'end of summer' celebration with our families. We appreciated the large dining table so we could all be together at meal time. The kids love all the inflatable toys and being able to bike on the Paul Bunyan right out the front door. The property manager was very responsive to any question/need that we had.

  • Kiaya A.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2025

    Stayed Aug 16, 2025

    A little hiccup with check-in and communication. The home was clean, organized, and a great place for the whole family to stay! We greatly enjoyed the space, backyard, dock, and kayaks. Had a wonderful time and would recommend!

  • Jeanne K.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    My husband and I plan on retiring up north and used our stay at Sunset Vista for practice having our adult children up for a visit on the lake. The cottage was well appointed with everything we could need, and very tastefully designed. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

  • Alicia J.

    Submitted Jun 21, 2025

    Stayed Jun 14, 2025

    This worked out even better than we hoped! We had 4 kids ages 7-12 and 2 adults. The cabin was beatiful! We had fun in the lake with all the water toys, rented bikes from Train Bell, mini golfed at Lakes R &R, rented the jet boat from Jake at R&R (he's awesome!) for a day of tubing on the lake and went to Nisswa on Wednesday for lunch at Ganley's and turtle races! The kids walked over to Train Bell for treats everyday! It was AWESOME! We made memories for a lifetime. Thank you.

  • Linda D.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    4 generation girls weekend great place, would stay here again.

  • Sarah M.

    Submitted Aug 23, 2024

    Stayed Jul 19, 2024

    House was great for our weekend. Water pressure was great, water temp in upstairs bathroom was not the greatest

  • Seth G.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2024

    Stayed Aug 15, 2024

    Beautiful property!! Great kitchen, plenty of space for multiple people to help with meals, huge dining area for all to gather around!! Gorgeous Sunsets and comfortable beds!! Would love to stay here again!! Sincerely, The Graver's

  • Corey H.

    Submitted Jul 19, 2024

    Stayed Jul 14, 2024

    Worked out perfect for our family, the shallow dock area was perfect for kids.

  • Brittany S.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2024

    Stayed Jun 19, 2024

    We loved our stay here! The house was clean and stocked with basically anything you could need. My kids loved the beach toys and the water was shallow enough for my 5 year old to be standing at the end of the dock just fine. The oven was not working and unfortunately the handy man never showed, but it wasn't lack of trying on Janet's part. She called me right away and got a hold of a handy man right away, but we know how their hours are. We ordered food from the bar that was a few blovks away and it was fantastic. My kiddos are still talking about this place ?

  • Nicole A.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2024

    Stayed Jun 14, 2024

    Property was very clean, and cozy! Perfect for our little family. Sand beach and dock were great! We will definitely come back

  • Kathleen H.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2024

    Stayed May 22, 2024

    We stayed 14 days @ Sunset Vista and enjoyed it. The house was clean and mostly well appointed, it could have used more plates. The bed has been well used, could use replacement soon. The yard needed to be mowed when we arrived and the kayaks hadn’t been taken out of storage yet, the lawn was mowed the next evening, we took the kayaks out from under the deck ourselves to use. We enjoyed the view from the kitchen and only wished there was a deck there overlooking the lake. The stairs did get old for us seniors but it’s hard to find a perfect spot. Great fishing for the kids by the reeds they were catching blue gill and sunnies left and and right. This place has a beautiful view of the sunset, we used the fire pit often, fishing poles and water, sands toys provided along with life jackets, that was nice. All and all a great time.

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$258+
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