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MN Lake Home Sanctuary - Scenic, Surreal, Spiritual, ... NE Brainerd-area Lakes

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Exterior
Property grounds
access road
at end of our driveway
Property grounds
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

Map
Pine River, MN
  • Popular LocationRainy Lake23 min drive
  • Popular LocationWabedo Lake28 min drive
  • Popular LocationNorthern Lights Casino48 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Living Room 1

2 bathrooms

LL Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Main Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

MN Lake Home Sanctuary - Scenic, Surreal, Spiritual, ... NE Brainerd-area Lakes

Experience your own slice of watery heaven with comfortable accommodations, modern amenities, and fascinating nature / wildlife for small (2 - 8) gatherings of family, friends, neighbors, work colleagues, church, clubs, and other weary world travelers. 3 Bedrooms incl. large Loft / 2 Baths with beautiful tile and stone / Large modern Kitchen space / Another separate dining area / 2 large decks (1 covered w/custom wooden bar and 1 w/screened gazebo) / Almost Heaven 6-person sauna installed fall 2019 / Digital and Audio Amenities / Game room w/professional pool table and dartboard. Scenic, unobstructed, south-facing Lake Views - completely uninhabited / Finished lower level / Large, attached 2-car heated Garage / Air conditioning and humidity control for the rare day when needed / In-floor radiant heat / Newly built 2017. Kitchen and amenities include SS Appliances, gas grill + Blackstone + Smoker, home theater, game room, stereo, internet, utility room w/new washer and dryer. Private beach area with large dock and boatlift, 2 kayaks and 1 canoe on beautiful, deep, clear lake with adequate fishing opportunities for all. Pontoon rental w/delivery available through Wheeler Marine. Backs up to 1000 acres of state forest land with winding trails following stands of large pine, oak, and aspen trees. Wildlife galore (deer, eagles, loons, bear, wild turkey, cats, coyote, ...). 150 miles from MSP, 40 mts NE Brainerd on Hay Lake which connects with Hand Lake and Lake Ada. Nearby destinations include: Harriett Club, Long Pine Store, Pine River, Hackensack, Backus, Longville, Outing, Walker / Leech Lake, Cross Lake, Gull Lake, Lake Itasca - source of Mississippi River, Paul Bunyan and Heartland Trails, and more. Many scenic bicycling, boating, hiking, golfing, ATV-riding, and cruising opportunities. Fantastic snowmobiling destination in the Winter - 4-wheel drive required. Optional Housekeeping and related services.

Property manager

Kirk Allan Mahlen c/o Excellent Ventures

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Property grounds
Bear Paw Cabin on the lake, with private water access, quiet getaway sleeps 10
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
10.0 out of 10, (2 reviews)
Bear Paw Cabin on the lake, with private water access, quiet getaway sleeps 10

House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
For sure w/supervision

Events

No events allowed
Guests are requested to discuss with owners.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Safe, Outside, No Butts on Ground, Ash Tray
Please be neat and clean. Report any breakage, damage, issues, etc. Be sure to have a fun and relaxing stay.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Note from host: Guests are requested to discuss with owners.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Pine River

Located in Pine River, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the beach. Black Bear Golf Complex and Golden Eagle Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Deep Portage Conservation Reserve and Learning Center and Lake Ada. Traveling with kids? Consider Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway and Wildwedge Golf & Mini Golf. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Pine River, MN

What's nearby

  • Rainy Lake - 23 min drive
  • Wabedo Lake - 28 min drive
  • Deep Portage Conservation Reserve and Learning Center - 35 min drive
  • Little Boy Lake - 38 min drive
  • Northern Lights Casino - 48 min drive

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 168 min drive

Restaurants

  • Harriet Club - 19 min drive
  • Mule Lake Corral - 23 min drive
  • BC's Corral On Mule Lake - 23 min drive
  • Wabedo Inn - 37 min drive
  • Mcguire's Inn On Woman Lake - 32 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick Get Away
Decided to come up to Minnesota for a quick fishing trip. House was in a nice secluded spot and was amazing had any and all amenities needed provided. Was an amazing property that is laid out great would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hay Lake Retreat
This is a new, comfortable and stylish A frame cabin. It was perfect for our immediate family of 5 (from Upstate NY) and grandma and auntie (from the Twin Cities). There are views of lake from all 3 floors. There is central A/C plus a separate humidity control when you don't want the cold air from the A/C but also don't want the humidity from outside. The loft provided an excellent space for the kids to sleep and hang out - as did the basement game room. The cabin isn't right on top of the lake but rather sits back some, so there is a usable back yard for outdoor games. My teens played a lot of frisbee there. Wonderful family room with more than adequate seating. One great find was the Tripoli game that my family often played when we were children. The game provided hours of enjoyment and it was fun to teach to our children. We canoed, kayaked and swam whenever the weather permitted. Do note that the road the house is located on is a small dirt road (about 2 miles off main road). We don't own a 4 wheel drive, so we found it a bit bumpy but the lovely location and home were well worth the journey!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

frank n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Getaway
My wife and I have been vacationing at this house for four years and absolutely love it!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Henry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing fishing
Between 4 boats we caught well over 200 bass/pike in one day. Not a lot of size but an amazing clear water lake that would be a lot of fun for kids or novice anglers. Cabin was amazing and we are already looking to book for next year
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super lakeside retreat!
Very well-appointed cabin with everything we needed. Perfect views and access to the lake. Easy check-in and check-out. Great for families!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kirk Allan Mahlen c/o Excellent Ventures

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My wife and I have 2 children and live in Eden Prairie, MN. She works with Insurance Claims and I work with Healthcare IT. We enjoy travel, working with the International Youth Exchange, and have too many other hobbies to list.

Why they chose this property

We have been vacationing and visiting this area in every season for many years with our children and close family friends who also have homes on this particular lake and in the area. When the property came up for sale we were able to purchase it with plans for a vacation rental. Unfortunately, we had to tear down the original cabin (where the fire pit is today) and build a new home. One of our favorite areas anywhere in the world. We opted for a more secluded, "off the grid" kind of location versus busier and more commercialized settings.

What makes this property unique

Beautiful lake views (no development whatsoever across the lake). Eagles. Singing loons. Occasional bears. Clear water. Private beach and dock. Good fishing. Great water sports. All the comforts of home. Private. Friendly people. Awesome weather. Star-filled night skies like nowhere else. Local attractions if you're willing to drive. Whatever you want to make of it.
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