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Whispering Pines Lakeside Retreat

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Exterior
Paddle boards available
Island/ bar
Kitchen
Master bathroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Park Rapids, MN
  • Red Bridge Park
    12 min drive
  • Character Challenge Course
    12 min drive
  • Hubbard County Historical Museum
    12 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

4 season porch

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

Guest 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest 3

2 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Whispering Pines Lakeside Retreat

Newly remodeled 3 bedroom 2 bath cabin on Portage Lake near Park Rapids, Minnesota. New kitchen and all new flooring in May/June of 2021. Both bathrooms have been remodeled as well. This 2100 square foot cabin has an open floor plan in the main area, with bar seating and a large farmhouse table, sofa seating area, and full size kitchen. There is a massive 1200 sq foot 3 season porch with lots of room for indoor activities. There is a washer and dryer for renter use, bedding, towels, linens, soaps, and basic kitchen tools stocked. The kitchen has a full size fridge/freezer, oven, dishwasher, air fryer, toaster, coffee pot, pots, pans, dishes/silverware, drinkware, towels, and soap. The deck has a propane grill. There is a fire pit, dock, and sand beach area. There are a few games, puzzles, books, and toys in the cabin and fishing poles in the porch. There are 2 paddle boards and 2 kayaks on the property.

Bedroom 1, King Bed Sleep 2 in beds

Bedroom 2, Queen Bed

Bedroom 3, Daybed with trundle

Bedroom 4 (closed in porch area); 2 single beds and full size futon,
Couch can be used for sleeping also.

The Park Rapids area is a relaxing summer destination for you and your family to relax by the beachside fire, shop, hike, dine, atv, boat, fish, or visit local tourist destinations. Some options are; visit Dorset for dinner at the famous Campanero's Mexican Restaurant, The Dorset House or La Pasta Italian Eatery. The town of Park Rapids offers shopping, coffee shops, cafes and restaurants. Itasca State Park is located within a 20 minute drive and offers biking, hiking and an on site restaurant. There is also an extensive ATV trail system if you want to bring your ATV! The Heartland bike trail is just minutes from the cabin. Your perfect summer getaway! Sorry due to our insurance and renters with allergies we can not accommodate pets.

Property manager

Tammie Nelson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Park Rapids

Located in Park Rapids, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center and Red Bridge Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Evergreen Gifts & Fun Park and Peace Pipe Vista.
Map
Park Rapids, MN

What's nearby

  • Red Bridge Park - 12 min drive
  • Character Challenge Course - 12 min drive
  • Hubbard County Historical Museum - 12 min drive
  • Itasca State Park - 26 min drive
  • Two Inlets State Forest - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪West Forty Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whispering Pines Lakeside Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Whispering Pines Lakeside Retreat ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whispering Pines Lakeside Retreat ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whispering Pines Lakeside Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Character Challenge Course, Red Bridge Park and Hubbard County Historical Museum. Fresenius Medical Care at St Joseph North and CHI St. Joseph's Health are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Pam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Whispering Pines Cabin Get-a-Way
We enjoyed our stay very much. We needed a place to relax and unwind and this cabin on Portage Lake did the trick. The cabin itself was nice and clean with pretty much everything a person would need. The sunrise and sunset on the lake was absolutely gorgeous. Would definitely recommend Whispering Pines Cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

christine s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandi J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay
We enjoyed the amount of space for all of us to spread out during our stay. The listing did have a hot tub but there wasn’t one and we were disappointed by that. It was still a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation
This is a great place to stay. Close to the lake and very roomy. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Space
We had a great time here!! Well stocked home and lots of indoor and outdoor toys for both kids and adults. The sandy beach, raft, kayaks and paddle boards were the favorites!! The separate 3 season porch was great for the kids to play on the rainy days!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay
We really enjoyed our stay. Tammie was great and answered all of our questions. The property is very private and quite. Arrival process was very simple. This property far exceeded our expectations and we would recommend to any one looking for a property of this type. The property was stocked extremely well. We will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Book this cabin!
The perfect place for a peaceful getaway. Has everything you need and more! Will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had everything we needed.
We had a lovely weekend on the lake. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Theresa W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Left a note for owner on our departure; any issues were not that important. The location was wonderful: easy access to Itasca State Park and to Park Rapids. The dry firewood offered was greatly appreciated, especially after a downpour the night we arrived.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful place to spend your time
Great place to stay. Dock has a bench, fire pit area is outstanding and has lights. Kayaks were fun to watch the sunset on the water. Comfortable bed and the grill was clean and worked flawlessly. Deck is a great place to soak up the woods. All that and it’s only 20 minutes to Itaska.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Labor Day Weekend Fun
We had a great time at Whispering Pines. The weather was very Hot but we made the best of by staying busy. We caught some fish on the lake too. It was a great place to end our summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaden S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
Great place to get together with family and friends. Plenty of space and a great location with lots to do!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Matthew D., Park Ridge, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Father/Son Weekend
Perfect getaway for our father/son weekend. Our 13 year old sons had a blast: swimming, fishing, boating, paddle boarding and kayaking. The dads had fun too. The house is in a quiet area but close enough to town for all the provisions. I recommend this house and would gladly return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gayle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!!
This was our sec year staying at this cabin. We feel very much at home there. Third year is already booked!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mitch K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
We loved the beauty of the modernized cabin, the furnishing, and the abundant provisions. The only drawbacks were the weedy beach and the breaker that kept turning the porch fans off
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark H., Kasson, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and relaxing
Had a great week in mid July with a couple of our teenage kids along. It wasn’t very hot, so my wife used the porch quite a bit with the windows open. Plenty of space to make a quilt without tying up the dining room table. Kids used the kayaks and paddle boards and caught fish from the dock. Only saw one other boat on the lake. Kitchen had everything we needed to make meals. Beds were very comfortable. Definitely worth a return visit if we’re in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Cabin is as advertised. Clean, nice beach and open areas for the family to gather in. Flat yard up top to play yard games on. A great stay. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina V., Springfield, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Comfortable beds, home was perfectly stocked with everything you need. Beautiful lake view from the deck. Perfect fire pit for s’mores. Dock available to tie boat up to during the day. A perfect lake vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Drea K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful trip!
We had a wonderful time at Whispering Pines! Our hosts were very accommodating with our last minute trip. We had a couple minor issues with electrical at the cabin and they were available and responded quickly. Very nice cabin with all the accommodations. The kids enjoyed swimming in the lake, kayaking and fishing. We had a great time having fires down by the dock and watching the kids play. There was no lack of fish to catch for the men as well. My sister and I spent one day shopping at the great little shops in Park Rapids. We hope to make it back sometime soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tami D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Location
We had a girls trip planned and this location is perfect for a day or 2 at Itasca State Park and another day at the Spa in Nisswa! Also did some shopping at some awesome shops and ate out in Park Rapids.. I highly recommend The Good Life Cafe in Park Rapids and Salvage Sisters in Baxter and the Calming Waters massage at Glacial Waters Spa in Nisswa, mn.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen G. G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Park Rapids/ Portage Lake rental
Great location, clean and roomy.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful escape.
We spent over a week at this house in the woods and were sad to leave. The lake is incredible and the the house is extremely comfortable. We had an issue with the water softener after a few days but the Tammie responded quickly and the issue was handled with a quick reset. We do a lot of cooking and were happy to find a full complement of kitchen tools. The only thing missing was a cheese shredder but pre shredded cheese solved that .... lol
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

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