SUMMER fun in a cozy log lake home on the Whitefish Chain under the tall pines 🌲

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How about some Summer fun on the Whitefish Chain Big Trout Lake!

Big Trout Lake is famous for its beautiful sunsets! What a perfect view!

Welcome to the Pinecone Lodge all ready for your vacation! 🌲

Cozy cabin nestled under the tall pines 🌲

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Crosslake, MN

Big Trout Lake1 min walk
Crosslake Community Center5 min drive
Cross Lake Recreation Area8 min drive
St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional)103 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 Loft

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 Main Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2nd floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

You will want to come and see why Cross lake is one of the hottest spots in Minnesota to vacation.

Our cabin is located on 'Big Trout Lake' connecting to 14 lakes on the Whitefish Chain ready for you to explore.

Big Trout is known for it's pristine water clarity, lake depth and for it's great fishing and swimming.

Our cabin sits on a level shoreline lot allowing everyone to be able to enjoy the lake! There are no steps or steep hills to climb just to get close to the water. Our cabin sits close to the water among the tall pine trees and offers an excellent sandy lake bottom for great swimming and a private dock ready for you to tie up your boat. There is also a beautiful walking, biking and jogging trail just steps away from our cabin that takes you along the scenic Manhattan point.

After a great day on the lake, Cross lake offers many great restaurants either by boat or just a quick drive into town, and Manhattan Beach Lodge bar and restaurant is just a short walk from the cabin.

Cross lake has so much to offer and has golfing for adults and kids, great shopping options, walking or biking paths and many other amenities, and the Brainerd/Baxter area is only approximately 30 minutes away.

After dinner, you will want to enjoy the beautiful sunsets, relax on the deck with a great beverage, or have a great campfire with the fire-pit that sits close to the lake for evening campfires and s’mores!

Our log cabin is clean, well equipped, nicely furnished throughout and is a perfect place to build memories with family and friends.

Property manager

Tim

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Please clarify dog size/breed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking or e-cigarettes in our cabin

No use of any fireworks Max. capacity is limited to 8-no exceptions No tents/campers/outdoor sleeping

Owner has the right to cancel your reservation at anytime We have a Septic system please be respectful with the water usage

Dogs need to be crated/kenneled if left unattended inside the cabin. Damage deposit will not be refunded for pet damage.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Crosslake

Located in Crosslake, this cabin is on the waterfront. Mississippi River and Big Trout Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway and Wildwedge Golf & Mini Golf. MN Surf Co and Nisswa Family Fun Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Crosslake, MN

What's nearby

Big Trout Lake - 1 min walk
Crosslake Community Center - 5 min drive
Kicks on Route 66 - 7 min drive
Cross Lake Recreation Area - 8 min drive
Crosslake Town Square - 8 min drive

Getting around

Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

‪Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
‪Maucieri's Italian Bistro Bar & Deli - ‬9 min drive
‪The Wharf - ‬6 min drive
‪Pine Peaks Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
‪Zorbaz - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SUMMER fun in a cozy log lake home on the Whitefish Chain under the tall pines 🌲 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at SUMMER fun in a cozy log lake home on the Whitefish Chain under the tall pines 🌲?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SUMMER fun in a cozy log lake home on the Whitefish Chain under the tall pines 🌲?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SUMMER fun in a cozy log lake home on the Whitefish Chain under the tall pines 🌲 located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Big Trout Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway and Crosslake Community Center. Kicks on Route 66 and Cross Lake Recreation Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sandy L.

20 June 2024

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

Relaxing

This property is the best!! Super clean, beautiful scenery, relaxing, welcoming!!! This is our third visit to this property and we absolutely love it!! I can’t say enough about this beautiful home that the hosts share!! We can’t wait to return. We come back refreshed every time! Highly recommend this property!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William K.

11 Sept 2023

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

Great family time

This was our 4th time at Pinecone Lodge. The cabin was very clean, check in was easy and the owners are always easy to communicate with. The cabin is very cozy, beautiful view of the lake and a great outside space to enjoy campfires. We used the walking trail that is just across the road, always fun to see the deer. We brought our pontoon boat so we could also enjoy some time on the water. This cabin is a great place to spend time and relax. The Kings

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mindy S., Superior, CO

12 Aug 2023

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

Perfect in Every Way

My husband, three adult children, and elderly mother greatly enjoyed our stay at Pinecone Lodge. The house had everything we needed. My mom was able to get around easily on the first floor. (The walk in shower was a must for her due to limited mobility.) We had great times around the campfire and on the dock. The walking/bike trail across the street provided good exercise and the path was pretty, mostly shady, and a good distance. This was a comfortable, clean, and beautiful home in an excellent location. We highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jana B.

1 Aug 2023

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

Crosslake gem!

Loved this property! We enjoyed a very relaxing week at the lake! We used the kayaks, enjoyed ice cream in town, went antique shopping, had pizza at Moonlight Bay, and walked/biked on the nearby trails. It was awesome and we hope to return someday!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L.

1 July 2023

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

Relaxing!

This place is the absolute best. We stayed for one week. Everything is perfect, just perfect. We have stayed before and included my sister, mom and my niece, husband and daughters this time! We are so relaxed. We didn’t want to leave!!! Will be definitively be booking again !!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

15 June 2023

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

Pinecone Lodge

Great property! Clean and well appointed. Fantastic water access and dock. Great location too. Highly recommend! Will definitely return.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L.

26 Sept 2022

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

Birthday

This is an amazing gem of a property!! Super clean, had everything we needed to cook a few meals. Quiet, beautiful lake view!!! So beautiful! So cozy , decorated exactly as it should be! The gas fireplace in the living room was perfect! Even though it was chilly, we had so much fun! Big dining room table to play games on and just talk and have lots of laughs!! We have to look at our calendar to plan our next visit ! We definitely want to return!!!!! Thank you for your great instructions and for sharing this beautiful property!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

18 Sept 2022

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

Peaceful week

Beautifully clean & efficient cabin. Single family room promoted together time. Bost rental is well off-site; if you don’t bring your own be sure to reserve ahead of time. Paved walkway let us walk/jog safely. Lake is lovely; loons & deer sighted often.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

William K.

12 Sept 2022

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

Family get away at pinecone lodge

This is our 3rd time at Pinecone Lodge and we are already booked for next year. This is a very quiet, cozy, comfortable cabin. The dock is just steps away and we brought our pontoon boat and took advantage of the nice weather, cruising the Whitefish chain of lakes with our family and dogs. We enjoyed sitting around the fire pit in the backyard, this was mandatory for the family. We used the nearby walking trail each morning, with the dogs. The owners have a gem of a rental cabin and the cleaning crew does an amazing job keeping the cabin clean. The cabin is well stocked with anything we needed. Communications with the owner has been great. Bill and Gina King

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

9 Sept 2022

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

LakeHouse paradise

Beautiful home on Big Trout Lake Great location, many deer if you walk around the neighborhood. Home was perfect, I highly recommend

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul C., Minnetonka

6 Sept 2022

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

Pinecone Lodge

Great week at the lake. Property is well maintained and clean. Convenient location on the lake and for around town. Dock setup well for pontoon we had for the week. Property as advertised.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roger B.

24 July 2022

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

Perfect

We were ever pleased with the house, yard, view and location of the very clean cabin. It was everything as advertised. We’ve VRBO many cabins in the area and found this property perfect for us. My wife, adult daughter and our 12 year old grandchild had a great time. Firewood provided for evening enjoyment. A dock to tie our boat up to. Communication with the owners was simple and responsive. We would use this property again. Thanks again to the Littles.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

9 July 2022

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

Wonderful spot!

Very clean and great location. Drive in a little tight, but once you are there a very nice property. We went over the fourth of July so we were a little worried about traffic, but was a nice quiet spot even with Manhattan Beach near by it was very relaxing. I would recommend going to the launch first and then bring back your trailer. Owners were great to work with and we will likely be back again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Troy D.

24 Oct 2021

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

Memories made

Pinecone Lodge is incredible. Tim and Mary are very responsive and have thought of everything. Our kids were greeted with Halloween treat bags, our dog with milk bones and the cabin decorated for the season. The location is perfect for relaxation, yet close to everything. We loved walking around Cranberry Lake and getting coffee at the various places in town. The cabin is spacious yet cozy, and has great appliances and kitchen supplies for any meal. The radiant floor heating and stove are great features in cooler months. Fresh firewood, starters and s’mores sticks were also appreciated. We also spent an afternoon at Trout Lake Camp which is less than 15 minutes away. We will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

William K.

13 Sept 2021

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

Fall getaway

We had another nice stay at Pinecone Lodge. 4 adults. The weather even cooperated. The cabin was very clean, a gift waiting for us on the counter...marsh mellows and Hershey bars for s'mores. The cabin had everything that we needed. Its very comfortable and cozy. We brought a pontoon boat and spent many hours on the water. Took the dog to a nice sandbar and let her swim and run around. Visited three restaurants by water and just cruised around looking at the scenery. There is a nice walking trail across the road from the cabin and we used it every morning. There is also a nice dog park and nature trail within 5 minutes of the cabin. We spent our evenings by the camp fire in the back yard, relaxing. We were also able to catch some bass off the dock , I'm sure we could have caught more if we would have gotten up earlier. This is a great place to stay and we are hopeful that we can return next year.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin A.

29 Aug 2021

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

Very nice property!

It was very positive and would recommend the property

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandy R.

12 July 2021

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

Great Crosslake experience!

This was the perfect cabin for us. We loved the location , Trout Lake is a tad quieter than some other parts of the Whitefish chain. The flat yard and lakefront made for easy access. The cabin is very clean (we are VRBO regulars, and this is not always true), well appointed and comfortable. Tim is a great owner and communicator. Wish we were there now!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diana H.

20 June 2021

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

A perfect summer week!

We had a grand time at Pinecone Lodge! This was the perfect space for ourselves, 2 grown kids, their spouses and two grand kids. We had enough space but not too much so we could spend true quality time together. With the water just steps from the cabin and the sunset view at the dock or through the pines, it was a wonderful place to stay and enjoy all the amenities of Crosslake and the Whitefish Chain. The cabin had all the utensils, pots, pans, and storage space we needed. We will be looking to book again for sure!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ephraim E.

8 June 2021

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

Family vacation

The cabin was immaculate upon arriving. The pictures truly don’t give this place justice. We had a wonderful vacation and would highly recommend this place. In fact we liked it so much we are coming back in August. Can’t wait. 😊

Stayed 8 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

William K.

15 Feb 2021

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

February getaway

We just got home from a wonderful, relaxing weekend at Pinecone Lodge. We loved this property it was very warm and cozy. It happened to be the coldest few days in many years but you would never know it from inside the cabin. The in floor heat is fantastic. The cabin is very clean, stocked with everything you need, even a rolling pin so I could roll out bread dough for Carmel rolls. It is close to the Manhattan Beach Lodge so if you want good take out food it's still hot when you get back. Owners were easy to communicate with and checked on us after we checked in. There was a welcoming gift for us when we arrived. This is a great property. We booked it again in September and will bring a boat so we can enjoy the lake. The King Family

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Philip J.

5 Jan 2021

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

Christmas Get-Away December 2020

Very clean property. Photos on the site don't do it real justice -- much roomier than appeared. Appreciated all the work of preparing for our arrival including shoveling of snow, getting the firepit ready and the wonderful Christmas decorations. Great touches for this property include floor heating, water filtration and gas fireplace. Recommend highly and would visit again. Thanks for sharing with us!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Danielle A.

20 Oct 2020

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

Lovely Getaway

We loved our vacation in this home right on the lake. It's a beautiful space to relax, enjoy time with friends, and get away from our busy lives!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tracy D.

29 Sept 2020

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

Great weekend

This cabin is all that it says it is. Beautiful lake, easy location near Crosslake, fully equipped with all that you need for a great get away! Owners are super responsive to any needs. Definitely will rent again!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kerry L.

23 Sept 2020

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

Fall Family Cabin Getaway

We all had such a wonderful stay at the cabin! It's very cute & cozy inside! It's stocked very well of most kitchen items needed! We loved the location & had such a nice walking path across the street! Very close to town, too! Would definitely rent again!!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

11 Sept 2020

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

An amazing wrap up to Summer 2020

Tim and Mary's property was absolutely perfect! Our group had nothing but good things to say about it during the 5 nights we spent there. Location was ideal, house was sparkly clean, kitchen was well equipped. Would highly recommend this rental to anyone looking for the ideal getaway! We've already looked at dates for next year :) Thank you Tim and Mary!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by Tim

We have been enjoying cabin time in Cross Lake for the past 25 years. We love the area and all Cross Lake provides, the beautiful pine trees, the crisp clean air, all the recreational fun and our beautiful lakes. We hope you will enjoy spending time here too creating memories with family and friends.

Why they chose this property

We chose this property for the level lake shore lot that everyone can enjoy with wooded privacy on one side, no steep hills or steps to climb to get to the lake, the beautiful pristine water of Trout Lake and the close proximity of the cabin to the lake. It is also ideally located with the conveniences of Cross Lake just minutes away.

What makes this property unique

Walking distance to Manhattan Beach Lodge, restaurant and bar. Walking, biking and running trail just steps away! You don't really ever have to drive any where for days if you chose not too as you will find just about everything is available by boat or a short walk to Manhattan Beach.
A beautiful setting under the tall red Pines and just steps to the lake where you will enjoy a beautiful sandy bottom lake for swimming and beautiful sunsets in the evenings.