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Blue Ox Guest House On Gull
Fishing Pier
Resort Indoor Pool #175 Gull Lake Getaway
20210824 103350
7619f70f-4103-4c6e-9552-e9aaa56d5699

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 17301.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Lake Shore, MN
  • Gull Lake
    2 min walk
  • The Pines Golf Course
    4 min drive
  • Fritz Loven Park
    4 min drive
  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    27 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Double Murphy Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Includes Boat Slip on Gull Lake next to Zorbaz and Resort Pools and Amenities

The Blue Ox Guest House on Gull is a 3,250 Sq Ft Five Bed Five Bath home with two owners' suites! This is the perfect home to host multiple families or your large group gathering.  With living space spread over three levels allows plenty of room for everyone to spread out. The home is part of the Causeway on Gull Resort and is stocked with plenty of bikes, balls, and racquets to keep the kids busy and you're only steps away from the ever-popular Zorbaz on Gull. The resort has indoor and outdoor pools with hot tubs and a sauna. The home rental includes a dedicated boat slip on Gull Lake. There is plenty of room for trailer parking making it easy to bring your boat or if you prefer, rent a boat. There are two boat rental businesses right on-site with YourBoatClub and LakeFunRentals, and three other options only 5 min up the road in Nisswa. You can get anything from a fishing boat or performance tri-toon to jet skis. Either way, you will have a slip at the Causeway marina right next to Zorbaz for the duration of your stay at no added cost. This home is our family cabin, and we have gone the extra mile fully stocking it with all the comforts of home.  The kitchen is loaded; just bring your ingredients and skills.  There are games and puzzles for evenings and rainy days to entertain everyone. Six Smart TVs so you can access all your favorite shows. The home is set in the heart of the Brainerd Lakes area. Check out our distances to popular spots...
Zorbaz (0.1) Walking Distance
Bar Harbor Supper Club (0.6) Walking Distance
Lost Lake Lodge (0.6) Walking Distance
Cowboy*s (1.2)
The Iron Waffle Coffee Company (2.3)
CHAR Craft Steaks (2.3)
The Pines Golf Course (2.1)
Nisswa (2.7)
15 Min to Brainard/Baxter for Target, Walmart, Costco, Etc... Anything you need, you can find it there.
In addition to the fully stocked kitchen and games, the unit includes a gas fireplace, central air-conditioning, washer/dryer, deck/patio, natural gas grill, fresh linens, bath products, hairdryers, and plenty of fresh towels. There is no reason to get bored with access to the indoor and outdoor pools, hot tubs, sauna, tennis courts, basketball, and pickleball courts, sand volleyball, multiple game and arcade rooms with ping pong, foosball at the lakeside clubhouse.
The Brainard Lakes Area is loaded with activities and attractions as well. The best place to get up to speed on all the activities is on the ExploreBrainerdLakes website.  Golf Courses, Mountain Biking, Off-Road Adventures, Fishing, Hunting, Golf, Racing, Spas… waterparks, Brainerd International Raceway, and shopping in Nisswa/Pequot Lakes/Crosslake.
Booking Process: Prices and cancelation terms vary between booking methods. Booking directly through our website at SmothersVacations may have different pricing and cancellation policies than VRBO.
CHECK-IN: Before arrival, you will enter guest info into the online check-in form, and we will email you your front door code, wi-fi info, etc. That's it! When it's time for your trip, you won't waste valuable vacation time at the front desk waiting to check in. Just hit the road and head straight to the house. Availability is kept current on all sites, and the prices are as listed. Prices vary by date and local demand. If you are unable to book what looks like open dates, it may have a minimum night stay for that time frame (holiday weekends, high-demand dates, etc)
Rental Rules: No Pets Allowed, Minimum Primary Renters Age 25, 2 Night Minimum Stay, Batchelor/Bachelorette party groups are welcome but are reminded that this is a family resort with quiet hours after 10 pm so for your late night activities, plan to take the party down to Zorbaz only a 2 min walk away and open til 2 am every night. Whether you book directly at SmothersVacations or via any third-party sites, we strive to ensure you have a fantastic stay with the personal touch and service you can only get dealing with an owner-direct experience.

Property manager

Peter Smothers
Premier Host

Languages

English

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

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

Children

Adults only

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 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

About the area

Nisswa

Nisswa is home to this holiday home. Fritz Loven Park and The Pines Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mississippi River and Northland Arboretum. Travelling with kids? Consider Nisswa Family Fun Center, or check out an event or a game at Brainerd International Raceway.
Map
Lake Shore, MN

What's nearby

  • Gull Lake - 2 min walk
  • The Pines Golf Course - 4 min drive
  • Nisswa City Park - 8 min drive
  • Mount Ski Gull - 11 min drive
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ernie's On Gull Lake - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cowboy*s - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hunts Point Sportsman's Club - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Northwoods Pub - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Includes Boat Slip on Gull Lake next to Zorbaz and Resort Pools and Amenities have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Includes Boat Slip on Gull Lake next to Zorbaz and Resort Pools and Amenities pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Includes Boat Slip on Gull Lake next to Zorbaz and Resort Pools and Amenities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Includes Boat Slip on Gull Lake next to Zorbaz and Resort Pools and Amenities?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Includes Boat Slip on Gull Lake next to Zorbaz and Resort Pools and Amenities located?

This family-friendly Nisswa holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Gull Lake and Fritz Loven Park. Nisswa Family Fun Center and The Pines Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amira A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience, amazing trip!
Perfect location, beautiful and clean. Communication with property owner was excellent - fast and clear responses. Would highly recommend! Great experience and would definitely book at this location again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun First Visit
Nice place, and large enough for the 10 adults and 2 children in our party. Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elliot L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review of stay
Overall it was a great stay. Simply and quick check-in process with great accommodations and a wonderful atmosphere. No complaints what so ever
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Karen V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Condo, resort just ok
Condo was very nice, resort was adequate. No towels at pools and grounds were tired and disappointing. Would give 5 stars for condo except towels and cleanliness would need to improve. We swept right away and had to wash some of the clean dishes. Towels and washcloths were so thin and small. There were extra in closet which we needed and also washed a couple loads.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
Great communication. Great location. Great property! Great everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving Weekend
We stayed at this property last year and again this year and found it to be a great place for a comfortable family gathering.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Much Needed Family Vacation
Our entire family had a fabulous week in Nisswa! The beautifully decorated home was in the perfect location for varied activities. The host responded promptly to calls/texts regarding supplies. Unit needed a more thorough cleaning (smudges, dust, tub drain, carpet spills) to make our visit perfect. We were amazed at how quickly the week passed. Thank you for sharing your Northwoods Getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mallory C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication and lovely place
We enjoyed our stay and would return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank and Tiffany J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for large group!
Home was clean, comfortable, and perfect for our group.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Our family had a great time here. Lots of space and very close to restaurants and the swimming pool was a big hit with the kids!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

stephanie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best stocked Kitchen ever
Beautiful house. Well fitted out. Great communication with owner. Very positive experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ron B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Thanksgiving Getaway
We very much enjoyed our stay at this property. The property was very well appointed and had nearly all of the furnishings and utensils one would want or need during a four night stay. It fit the needs of our family of 7 adults and 5 children under the age of 7 quite well. The only disappointment was the lack of active WIFI and/or television services which we understand are in the process of being secured for the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Ryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Internet & T.V. Signal
We had a very overall enjoyable stay. The property was very nicely laid out and very user friendly. Our only negatives would be that the property did not have wi-fi access OR any T.V./Cable/Satellite signal. Because of the lack of wi-fi, the smart t.v. features were also unavaillable for us. Given that it was the middle of November and colder weather outside, it would have been a nicer stay if those features had been available. Otherwise it was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laurie T., Usa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Met all of our expectations! Great location
5 Star
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bruce A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Good for a large group.
Overall a nice place, good location near Gull Lake. Easily comfortable for 10 adults.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful House
We were all pleasantly surprised, I knew this would be a nice place from what I've heard from other's who have visited the resort but the home was so nice. The ONLY downfall is the sugar ants! They seem to be everywhere at the resort, which is understandable but we just had to be careful because ants were always crawling on the kitchen counters and found them crawing on me occasionally. Not sure if there's some sort of mitigation to help solve that problem but everything else was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

nicole f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family trip
Easy place to stay with lots of room for whole family. Central location to many things. Property owner made things very smooth.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
The townhouse is large, very clean & comfortable. Could be more soundproof. Neighbors partied alot
Owners are wonderful to work with. Plenty large for multiple families. Worked well for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jerrie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
END OF SUMMER VACATION
We were scheduled to be at a relative’s high school graduation party the last weekend in July in Minneapolis. One of our five children found the Gull Lake #175 listing. It was perfect! We had three generations of our family on the trip with grandchildren ranging from almost 15 years to 8 weeks old. They each had their own space and yet we also had space for family time. Everything was within minutes—we truly spent time together, relaxing, and enjoying our experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tara A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Place!
Perfect townhome! Me and my family had a great time! Great Location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Peter Smothers

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Gull Lake Getaway is our 2nd vacation rental business venture started in July 2021. We genuinely enjoy our role in working to ensure that all of our guests have fantastic vacations. When you stay with us, we are only a text message or phone call away. We invite you to lean on our experience and local knowledge and let us be the guides to your up-north adventure. Whether you are looking for guidance on dining options, golfing, or other activities, we are happy to help make your getaway one to remember.

We hope you will enjoy your stay as much as we enjoy being there.

Why they chose this property

With three kids who love to get out behind the boat, there are few places better to be during a Minnesota summer than out on Gull Lake. The townhome setup vs a traditional lake home is a winning tradeoff for us. In exchange for giving up the private lakeside yard of a single-family home, we get 2 pools, 2 hot tubs, a resort maintained dock slip that we never have to hassle with on one of the best locations on the lake. Its pretty tough to find 3,200+ Sq Ft with all the resort amenities.

What makes this property unique

Fantastic Location close to some exceptional dining and a…activities Zorbaz (0.1), Bar Harbor Supper Club (0.3), Lost Lake Lodge (0.4), Cowboy's (1.2), The Iron Waffle Coffee Company (2.3)... Golf at The Pines at Grand View (2.1) ... Only 8 Min to Nisswa and 15 min to Brainerd.

Languages:

English

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