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Great Family Getaway on Beautiful Bay Lake

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View from the lakeshore
Front yard
The fire pit
Exterior
Great room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10168.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Deerwood, MN
  • Bay Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Loon Lake
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • The Lakes
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

TV Room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Great Family Getaway on Beautiful Bay Lake

Come enjoy your next family vacation on Bay Lake! Only two hours from the Twin Cities, Bay Lake is known for it's clear waters, perfect for swimming and boating, and great fishing. Bring your own boat or rent one locally, and keep it at our dock. Enjoy the wood stove or the fire pit by the shore, and the big yard for all kinds of games.

Our cabin is set up for comfort and extended families. There are three bedrooms, two full baths and lots of options for sleeping arrangements. The master has a queen and twin, BR2 has a full, a twin, and a trundle, BR3 has a full and twin, and the TV room has a full futon. In addition there is a pull out sofa in the living room, and the kids will love piling into the Kid's Cubbie, which can hold two teenagers or twice that many rugrats!

The kitchen is fully stocked for all your cooking needs and the dining room table seats 10 with three more seats at the kitchen peninsula. Two card tables with chairs are also available.

There is a TV with a selection of movies or streaming to entertain the kids on those rare rainy days. We do not have cable TV - we hope you'll be too busy enjoying the lake! We do have internet available.

Dogs are welcome, maximum of 2. Per our insurance company, we cannot accept the following breeds (or mixed breeds including them): Akita, American Staffordshire, Chow, Doberman Pinscher, Pit Bull, Presa Canario, Rottweiler, Wolf hybrid or any dog with a bite history. If you are bringing dogs please indicate the breed in your reservation request.

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Property manager

Philip and Catherine James

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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Gorgeous lakefront home w bunkhouse, private yard and large deck

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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
County-wide quiet hours are 10 pm to 7 am, Sunday - Thursday, and 11 pm to 7 am, Friday - Saturday.
Neighborhood rules do not allow tents, and ATV's may only be used on the roads.
No parties and no more than 16 on the property at once.

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Deerwood

Located in Deerwood, this cabin is on the waterfront. The Lakes and Traditions at Cuyuna Falls Mini Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Paul Bunyan Land and This Old Farm. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Deerwood, MN

What's nearby

  • Bay Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Loon Lake - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Mille Lacs Lake - 15 min drive - 12.5 km
  • The Lakes - 15 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Paul Bunyan Land - 20 min drive - 18.0 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bird's Nest - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lonesome Pine Restaurant and Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Garrison VFW - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Family Getaway on Beautiful Bay Lake pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Great Family Getaway on Beautiful Bay Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Family Getaway on Beautiful Bay Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great Family Getaway on Beautiful Bay Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Bay Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Partridge Lake and Round-Rice Bed Wildlife Management Area. Wilson Lake and Round Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carrie A.

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

Perfect Cabin by Bay Lake

After dropping our 2 older boys off at hockey camp we arrived at the cabin. It was in a stunning location right on the lake. The cabin was cosy and had everything we needed for our stay. We spent our days swimming off the jetty, fishing, biking and ended evrey day making smores by the fire. We were thrilled to be able to bring our dog along too. The cabin was a perfect set up, clean and tidy but we were still able to relax and let the dog in and out of the cabin without worrying that we would ruin the place. Communication with the owners was easy and they were quick to respond. Next time we will book a boat for a few days and explore more of Bay Lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob C.

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

A Great Bay Lake Experience

Fantastic property to rent. Lots of extras to enjoy-- a canoe, games, swimming noodles and more.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Vanessa B., Minneapolis, United States

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

Homie

Roomy well stocked cabin on a great semi-busy lake. Good for families. Had wonderful time fishing and swimming. Super clean lake. Communication with owner was excellent. Want to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie R.

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

Great location and amenities were exceptional especially as we traveled in from out of state

Brought my parents who are in their 80s and grandchildren 3&6. The lot worked well for all with the flat walk out to the lake. Fishing off the dock was the highlight for my 6 year old grandson. Catch several sunnies and a couple were keepers.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

Relaxing stay on Bay Lake

Another great stay! Our third time renting, great location and owners quick to respond. I would rent again without hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bipan s.

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

Nice stay

property was as listed. They had everything we needed for our trip. However, we ran into some unexpected issue on 2nd day when contractors came and removed the dock while we all were out fishing. Looks like owner had miscommunication regarding the timing of dock removal. we did manage to temporarily dock at neighbor's dock to get everyone off-board, however we had to return the boat to marina overnight, which was a little hassel. other than that, it was a perfect stay. we would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Teresa B.

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

Good

Good
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff b.

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

Lake week

We had a great time, cabin was as expected and had all the amenities you Could want. Property was big and private and the dock was perfect for boat or just hanging out.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jesse X.

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

Nice location.

Nice and quick location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

Fantastic Getaway!

This was the second time we have rented this house on beautiful Bay Lake. The owners are wonderful, responsive to communication, check in and check out easy and the house is labeled throughout for easy access to everything. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and will recommend to others and not hesitate to stay there again.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Fabulous Property

Absolutely wonderful.... from the swimming beach, on the property, to the skiing, tubing to the bonfires. There was nothing we needed, the kitchen had everything we forgot. Will definitely come back.. I didn’t even miss the air conditioning in the evening, everyone sleept like babies 👶.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jon C., New Hope, mn

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

Great Week

This was my 1st Time renting on line and it was great, very nice rustic cabin. We had 9 adults 2 - 2 yr olds and one baby. No complaints from anyone.. couldn’t ask for a better time on a vacation. Fishing for sunfish was awesome 30 yards from dock., some were too big to put hand around The grill could use an update Hard to regulate even on low
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Dennis & Susie F.

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

Friendly atmosphere everywhere.

Friendly neighbors.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

Perfect Getaway

This is an immaculately clean, organized and convenient location on Bay Lake. The listing is exactly as represented. Communication ahead of time, check in and information of what to do upon check out was very clear and easy. We really enjoyed ourselves and would not hesitate to stay here again. Will recommend to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Melanie C.

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

Great well stocked cabin!

Cabin was clean and well stocked with everything from kitchen utensils and pots and pans, to extra bedding, life jackets, a grill, firewood and bean bag toss game. One downside was that the sleeping arrangements were a little awkward because 3 of the bedrooms sleep 3, which is fine for families with younger kids but with all adults is kinda weird. The 4th bedroom is essentially a laundry room with a futon in it. The hidden “fort” in the living room wall was a cool bonus room that my 16 & 19 year olds loved even at their ages! We were thankful for the cooler weather we had because there’s no A/C and we were very comfortable without it. The owner provided the BEST instructions regarding everything from check in and parking to where to find things and basically anticipated every need you might have and told you where you could get it. AMAZING communication. This was a very relaxing stay and was all about the fun memories being made and NOT about the rules like some places are. They even let us have a very late checkout which essentially gave us another day! That was a much appreciated perk!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

thomas m.

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

Bay Lake Retreat

Bay Lake is a beautiful clean lake, big enough to not get bored, small enough to easily get around. The fishing wasn't great but the sand bar was perfect for the little kids and the dog. The house is large, clean and airy. Lots of wood every where. We slept well with the windows open and the breeze coming in off the lake. Really nice that we could bring our dog along. I got her a life jacket so she could swim with with us and she quickly figured out that she could just float around and didn't need to be paddling around all the time! We made good use of the gas grill. The shed was full of fun lake toys. We didn't use the fire pit just because we were pretty tired at the end of the day and it was plenty hot out without a fire. Tons of good dry firewood for inside and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

John M., San Marcos

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

Great lakefront home

Bay Lake is a great vacation spot and this house is in a great part of the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

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Hosted by Philip and Catherine James

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