Charming, peaceful, lakeside retreat

Brainerd, Minnesota
$391 avg/night Minimum Stay 5 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 12

Max Sleeps

Night 5 nights

Min Stay

Nostalgic 1930's lake cottage has 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths and sleeps 8-12 comfortably. It is nestled on 5 wooded acres and has 220 feet of westerly exposure on one of Minnesota's clearest lakes. Gilbert Lake is a premiere water-skiing and fishing lake. Because of its unique three-lakes-within-a-lake structure you are sure to find a calm place to fish or play nearly every day.

The home is conveniently located on the east shore of Gilbert Lake in Brainerd and is available to book Fridayto Friday. Ir has easy access to Crosslake, Breezy Point, Nisswa, the Paul Bunyan Trail and all the activities the Brainerd Lakes area has to offer.

This cottage is beautifully decorated with wood floors through out. It also features a four seasons porch, deck, dock, outdoor fireplace, washer/dryer, central air, TV, ping-pong table and more.

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  • Feature Features
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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2000 Sq Ft (186 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Boat On Site Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Hunting Nearby Kayak On Site Marina Nearby Sailing Nearby Snowmobiling Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Water Tubing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room DVD Player Foosball Table Table Tennis TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital On The Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:30 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 12

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Jean M.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2025

    Stayed Jun 30, 2025

    Lots of room, well kept, quality furniture, appliances and washer and dryer. Besides great bass fishing, the ping pong table is a big hit with our family!!

  • Andrea H.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2025

    Stayed Jun 20, 2025

    If you are looking for a great property near Baxter, look no further. From the moment you walk onto the property, relaxation begins. Enjoy coffee on the screened in porch over looking the lake every morning. Fish and swim from the wonderful sandy beach, take out one of the paddle boats and just enjoy the beauty and wildlife. The kitchen has everything you need to cook all of your meals, but if you want to eat out, you are less than 10 minutes from numerous restaurants. We all slept great every night. The beds are so comfortable. I loved the extras, the ping pong table downstairs, the washer and dryer, the outdoor firepit and grill area. Everything you need for an amazing vacation. The owners are wonderful to work with. We hope to come back next year. Thank you!

  • Teri S.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2024

    Stayed Jun 28, 2024

    We thoroughly enjoyed our time at this cabin. We relaxed, enjoyed fishing, boating and swimming in the lake. Ken was a wonderful host. Thank you for sharing your cabin with us! We hope to return in the future.

  • Vicki K.

    Submitted Aug 29, 2023

    Stayed Aug 18, 2023

    We had a good week. We would consider returning. It was a good spot for the kids to keep entertained while the adults relaxed and caught up.

  • James H.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2023

    Stayed Aug 11, 2023

    This was our second time staying here. This place doesn't disappoint. The lake is very clear,with lots of great fishing off the dock for the grandkids and even better fishing on the lake from the pontoon. The cabin is a little older, but very clean and there was plenty of room for our family of eleven. We enjoy how peaceful and quiet it is here and yet everything you could possibly need is just ten minutes away in Baxter. I'd like to mention that with little older cabins sometimes the water pressure isn't good or the water smells. Not here, the water pressure and hot water are great and the water has no odor. Great property, thanks for sharing it Ken and Joan.

  • Michael R.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2023

    Stayed Jul 7, 2023

    Thank you for sharing your lake cottage, it was everything we hoped for and made our family get-together from 3 states a complete lake vacation experience! We loved the vintage look and feel of the house. It was very clean and well maintained. The 4 bedrooms accommodated our 3-generational family of 12 nicely! We all enjoyed the cottage's large living space, 4-season porch and the basement rec room. It is on a quiet and secluded spot on the lake with great boating, fishing and beach area.

  • jim t.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2023

    Stayed Jun 30, 2023

    We enjoyed the place very much. Nice area for the kids to play in the water and the dock works great for fishing off of and tying up the boat. thanks again for such a great place to stay!

  • Mary Kay B.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2022

    Stayed Aug 19, 2022

    This lovely cabin was perfect for our annual family getaway. 3 adults (Our DIL couldn’t make it) + 4 kids, ages 5-9. Plenty of beds to satisfy everyone’s need for privacy or companionship as the case might be. Soft, sandy shallow beach was great for little people. Owner rented us an awesome pontoon boat that made fishing a breeze. Cabin is decorated in a kitschy 40’s? era rooster theme, loved it. No dishwasher but I found it relaxing to wash them by hand. Great 4 season porch and game room in the basement. Plenty of hot water and the kitchen was stocked with lots of supplies. The outdoor fireplace was perfect for making S’mores.

  • James H.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2022

    Stayed Aug 12, 2022

    The property was just as described. Cozy nostalgic home, the lake was very clear and lots of great fishing both off the dock and out on the lake. The home had everything we needed for the nine of us. The most impressive thing however was the hosts. Ken and Joan really know their stuff. The check in check out process was fast and easy. They answered all our questions and needs without hesitation. We hope to come back again some time. Wonderful property!

  • Renee T.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2022

    Stayed Jul 22, 2022

    This property was perfect for our families. The two upstairs bedrooms sleep four people in each room. The beach was our granddaughters favorite place to hang out and build sand castles. We would definitely recommend this cabin and would rent it again. Thank you for sharing this nostalgic cabin with us!

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Includes taxes and fees
$391+
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