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Secluded cabin on Gull Chain - Pontoon, Wood Fired Sauna, Sandy Beach!

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Terrace/patio
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Nisswa, MN
  • Nisswa City Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • The Pines Golf Course
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Gull Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Downstairs Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Secluded cabin on Gull Chain - Pontoon, Wood Fired Sauna, Sandy Beach!

Located on the northern-most lake of the Gull Lake chain, the family- and pet-friendly property is on secluded Nisswa Lake. Gradual elevation to sand beach.

We have a 20' Misty Harbor pontoon with a 115 hp motor for you and your guests to rent for the week if you'd like-message me for details! Location allows for a easy boat ride to town of Nisswa, or Zorbas and greater Gull Lake.

Lot is wooded and very private. Located close to the quaint town of Nisswa, you'll have your pick of restaurants, activities, and shopping just a 2 min car ride away.

4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Two bedrooms with queen sized beds, one up and one down. To accommodate larger groups, the third bedroom can be converted into two bedrooms via a sliding divider, each room with a set of bunk beds (1 set has 2 queens, 1 set has a queen and a single).

Cabin has a wood fired sauna that guests are welcome to use. There is also quite a collection of vinyl records and turntable at the cabin that guests are encouraged enjoy.

TV, DVD, fully equipped kitchen, patio table, fire pit, wood-burning sauna, 3-season porch with swing, and of course a hammock for enjoying this peaceful, private, family setting.

Plenty of toys and games located in the cabin for small children and a pack-and-play is provided to better accommodate all sleepers!

Property manager

Christina Strey-Wells

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Nisswa

Located in Nisswa, this cabin is on the beach. Nisswa City Park and The Pines Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit MN Surf Co and Nisswa Family Fun Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway and Wildwedge Golf & Mini Golf.
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Nisswa, MN

What's nearby

  • MN Surf Co - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Nisswa City Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Nisswa Family Fun Center - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • The Pines Golf Course - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Gull Lake - 9 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lucky's Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cowboy*s - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hunts Point Sportsman's Club - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded cabin on Gull Chain - Pontoon, Wood Fired Sauna, Sandy Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Secluded cabin on Gull Chain - Pontoon, Wood Fired Sauna, Sandy Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded cabin on Gull Chain - Pontoon, Wood Fired Sauna, Sandy Beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded cabin on Gull Chain - Pontoon, Wood Fired Sauna, Sandy Beach! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Nisswa cabin is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Nisswa City Park and 2 mi (3.2 km) from MN Surf Co. The Pines Golf Course and Gull Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tom H.

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

Cabin Rental

Nice house, very well described and easy to reach out to host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria P.

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

Excellent get-away!

Very comfortable for my family -- 5 adults and 2 infants. Everything we needed to spend a week away from the cities on a beautiful lake, pontoon!, and easy access to town! Very relaxing!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Glenda P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Nisswa cabin stay

Needs attention
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda a., Princeton

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

Alexander’s Family Fun Week

Our family had a lots of fun for the week! The Littles loved the water activities! Many adventures on the pontoon! Nightly/daily campfires with lots of marshmallows cooked to create messy somemores and faces!! Thanks for lots of family memories XOXO
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Rebecca S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nisswa Area

Facility matched photos. Nice sauna. Lots of beach toys and things to float on. Property manager and owner were responsive to our communication with them. Facility could be cleaner.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron A.

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

Nisswa Gem

The cabin was clean, tidy and there was lots of room for four adults and two toddlers. There were more then enough of plates, silverware, pots and pans. The sauna was one of the best we have ever been in. It heated up quickly and had a lot steam. Very relaxing. We all enjoyed the pontoon boat. Christina the owner was very helpful and answered all our questions promptly. The property manager Keith was great too. We would definitely rent this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Drew C., Mankato, MN

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nisswa Lake Cabin

The location is sweet for family, and for children. Very woodsy and yet near the village of Nisswa. Fun shops in Nisswa, Wednesday Turtle Races! Only fished and caught Sunnies and Bass. We did have some property hick-ups, but the owner was very nice and able to make an adjustment. If using the nearby boat launch, public landing, better have a powerful four wheel drive to get the boat out of the water... the ramp is super steep. A very nice location and we enjoyed the sauna, the vinyl records and the dock views. 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Larry N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disappointed

Our stay at the Nisswa Lake cabin (8/16-20/2021) was a mixture of the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. The Good: The cabin is definitely secluded, private, and in a very nice location on the lake. The cabin’s interior was as described and pictured, clean and well maintained. The sauna and firepit were good amenities. The on-site pontoon was the best part. We explored 3 or 4 lakes on our day-long excursion. Keith did an excellent job of explaining everything to us, and gave us some great navigation tips on where we could go and what we could see. Much appreciated!! Nisswa itself is close, and has great shopping and eating/drinking establishments. The Bad: (1) One of the main reasons that we chose this cabin to rent were the pictures of the “beach” and dock areas - lots of sand beach and an appealing waterfront so we could enjoy the water. Once we got there, we immediately realized that, in particular, pictures 9/33, 10/33, 12/33, and 13/33 were taken in a bygone era. They were certainly not representative of today. The “beach” indeed does have some sand. There is maybe 10’-12’ of sand and “open” water (mostly muddy bottom) between the dock and the weed bog. The weed bog extends from the shoreline out about 30’-40’ past the end of the dock and covers the entire area over to the neighboring dock, obscuring it from view. When pictures 9/33 and 13/33 were taken yesteryear, the water was open and the neighboring dock was visible. Not anymore. When we backed the pontoon out from the dock to the lake, we had to maneuver through the weeds and, once out on the lake, shut down the motor to remove weeds from the propeller before we could continue. (2) The written description indicates “TV,DVD,”. This description is indeed correct. There is a TV screen and a DVD player, and many DVDs to play. What the description does not indicate is that there is no cable, no satellite, and no local station access. The TV is limited to DVD playing only. The Ugly - The outside of the cabin has apparently not been tended to since yesteryear as well. The siding, windows, and screens were covered with cobwebs and deceased bugs, gnats, etc. The view from the inside to the outside was definitely hindered throughout. A complete hosing or pressure-washing is definitely in order. For our next up-North rental, we will definitely do some extra research and not totally rely upon written descriptions and potentially misleading pictures from the past.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bridget G.

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

Perfect!

Just what we were looking for on a Minnesota lake. Soooo relaxed and comfortable!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B., Litchfield Mn

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

Cozy Cabin great location on the chain

We really enjoyed our stay at this cozy cabin. We loved the location at the end of the chain very calm part of the lake. We brought our dogs with and they loved swimming at their little beach. The beds were comfortable and the cabin had everything we needed. The owners were very easy and fast to communicate with , with any questions we had. We definitely plan on coming back.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Meghan F.

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

Fun fall getaway

My family (including kids and grandparents) stayed here over MEA. We had a lovely time! The dock was out of the water (which we knew ahead of time), but the lake still provided a beautiful backdrop. The fall colors were pretty, and the sunrises dazzling. The sauna was a huge hit!! We also loved the record collection. The cabin was comfortable, and the large dining table was perfect for family meals and games. We enjoyed hiking at Fritz Loven Park and horseback riding at Pine River Stables. Communication/info from the host before our trip was great/very responsive, but they were apparently out of reach the weekend of our stay, as an on-site question went unanswered (we figured it out).
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori G., Rosemount

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

Moonlight over the water

Beautiful views. Great sauna. Rustic feels. Quiet area. Very homey.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Don s., Maple Grove

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

Long weekend with the family

Took the family up to see the fall color change, but i think we got there a bit early!! Still some good color though. We took a hike on the Fire Tower trail and climbed the tower, wow, what a view. Spent a lot of time with the family playing games and enjoying each others company. fired up the sauna on a rainy Sunday morning and then off to Nisswa for some lunch, shopping and the Vikings game. It was a great weekend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

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

We had a lovely stay. Everything was as we had anticipated. We are hoping to book again next year.

The property is roomy and nicely furnished. We sooo enjoyed our sauna, yard, lake, and indoor time. It was a wonderful family vacation destination.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debbie E.

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

Beautiful property

We had so much fun and some well deserved relaxation. Christina was wonderful to work with and the property was everything we wanted. Thank you so much!

10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

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

Fantastic Cabin with wonderful Sauna

We booked this cabin mostly for the sauna but loved the lake and the record player upstairs. It truly feels like an ideal cabin and we hope to be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Vita B.

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

Great location

The location of the cabin is near lots of fun activities. We enjoyed using pontoon and going between lake chains. Sauna was relaxing after busy days having fun. We enjoyed nightly bonfires, the quietness by the cabin, wildlife. We went into town for some lunches and ice cream/candy. Paul Bunion trail is very close by and it was beautiful. We took kids horse back riding 20 min away from the cabin. We definitely would come back. The owners were really helpful and responded right away and check in process was very easy and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Victoria P.

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

Excellent get-away!

The property was exactly as advertised -- no surprises. The location provided the privacy our family was looking for away from the bustle of the cities while providing convenience to town if/when we wanted. The property comfortably fit our party of 3 couples and 1 other adult, plus 2 small dogs and 2 large dogs. Plenty of space for all indoors and out. Rented the pontoon for a couple of days and it was fantastic out on the lake. Would recommend this getaway to others! Thank you to our hosts!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

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

Great location and cabin!

Great location! Close to town if needed, but the outdoor space is just spectacular! We spent 90% of our time outside our on the porch. The inside was definitely bigger than I expected from the photos and our family of 5 adults, 1 toddler and a dog had more than enough space. Also communicating with the host was excellent! She was so nice and accommodating to all my crazy questions. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

GRANT R.

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

Nice place

Nice cabin near Nisswa. Sauna and pontoon were great.

10/10 Excellent

Rena T., Long Lake, MN

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

Empty Nest Exhale

We had a wonderful time celebrating launching our young adult kids and getting away safely during COVID-19. We enjoyed the wood fired sauna and the turntable. The bed was comfy and the kitchen had everything we needed to make meals. We hiked at Frank Loven Park one day and biked the Paul Bunyan Trail on another. The whole long weekend satisfied our craving to get away and relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jaye P.

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

Quiet weekend away

Travel to Christinas property with another couple and could not have been more satisfied. There are separate bedrooms and baths on the two levels which provided privacy. Some wonderful quirky things that added a unique touch to the vacation: spinning records (an incredible collection, by the way), taking a sauna, rented her pontoon boat and floated around the lakes. Location is incredible!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Quintessential Cabin

My family enjoyed a fun and relaxing Labor Day Weekend at the cabin - it was everything we'd hoped for in an "up north" getaway. Communication with Christina was seamless, and meeting Tim at check-in to get the rundown on the boat was very convenient and helpful. Although we were rarely indoors, the space was roomier than I'd expected from the pictures, appointed with everything we needed, and beds were very comfortable. The standouts for us were outdoors: the private lot, functional deck/lawn space, gradual sand entry into the lake (perfect for little kids and the dog), like-new boat, and the sauna. The toys and lilypad stored in the shed were added bonuses. Almost a month later and my toddler still goes on and on about "the cabin", catching fish and hugging the gnome. We'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

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

Great friends weekend away

The cabin was perfect for our long weekend up north with friends. Communication with Christina was superb! We loved the location, cooked many of our meals on the grill, enjoyed the pontoon, fire pit, and the excellent record collection. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

david m.

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

Great place to stay!

Cabin was perfect and alot of FUN!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Christina Strey-Wells

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We are a young family from the cities. We recently purchased our cabin to provide a getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life. We can only come up about half the weeks of the year, so cabin is available remainder of time.

Why they chose this property

Quiet and gradual elevation to the lake.

What makes this property unique

Wood fired sauna. Please try it!

Languages:

English
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