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A nice beach area with a deck, pedal boat, dock, canoe all available to use

Maintained beach and swimming area with minimal weeds

Lounge by the lake and watch the sunset from the beach deck

Spacious patio with table, bar, and plenty of seating below the sail shade

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6113 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Dryer

Explore the area

Big Lake, MN

Mississippi Drive Park6 min drive
Monticello Country Club9 min drive
Albertville Premium Outlets17 min drive
St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional)29 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

The property is awesome and the communication with the owner was easy. There was an electronic glitch with the entry loc...

Feb 26, 2024

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

Master Suite

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Sunset Retreat Lake Home - Pedal Boat, Canoe & Kayak Included

Welcome to Sunset Retreat! The updated four season cabin offers the best sunset views on Big Lake, plus plenty of water toys for you to enjoy!

A charming two bedroom, one bath home with a large dining table for 8, beautiful white oak floors throughout, a wood-burning fireplace and new custom cabinetry. Swing from the hanging egg chair in the dining room and enjoy the spectacular west-facing view. Then step outside to the spacious patio furnished with a bar, dining table, Traeger pellet grill and a Hot Shot stove for a small fire.

During winter months enjoy cross-country skiing, sledding and ice fishing at the lake. Big Lake is also a snow-mobile destination, with access to over 230 miles of groomed trails.

During warmer months, walk down to the dock to enjoy swimming, fishing, a ride in the pedal boat, canoe, or kayak (included with your rental), or to simply relax and take it all in. You are welcome to bring a boat and tie it up on the dock.

The home features two bedrooms: One with a queen Select Comfort (single chamber) bed and desk/dressing table, the second with a full-sized bed with memory foam mattress under a twin bunk bed (with stairs). There is a full-sized futon in the common area.

The kitchen is equipped with updated appliances, a Keurig, air fryer/toaster oven, new pots and pans, and standard tools/cooking utensils. There is also a full-sized bath, and a washer and dryer.

The house is cooled with a newly updated air conditioning unit. Ceiling fans circulate the air in the living room and two bedrooms, plus two additional fans are provided to move cool air into the bedrooms at night.

We all love a good time; however, this is a residential area and we ask renters to be respectful to the neighboring houses which are close by. Outdoor quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. in alignment with the City of Big Lake Noise Ordinance.

Smoking on the property is strictly prohibited.

About Big Lake:
Transportation
The Northstar Line offers service between Big Lake and downtown Minneapolis, stopping at stations in Elk River, Ramsey, Anoka, Coon Rapids, and Fridley. With bus service to and from St. Cloud. Check the website for the most up to date schedule. www.metrotransit.org/northstar

Entertainment
Lakeside Park - 1.5 miles
- A public beach and park located directly across the lake, includes a boat launch, playground, basketball courts, volleyball courts and a skate park.
- Rent paddle boards or kayaks from Floaters at the park
- Farmers Market on Wednesdays
- Music in the Park on Thursdays

McPetes Sports Bar and Lanes + Mini Golf - 1.5 miles
- Enjoy bowling, mini golf, beach volleyball or a game of bags
- McPetes serves lunch and dinner both inside and outside on the patio

Sand Dunes State Forest - 8 miles
Just a short trek northeast of town visitors can marvel at 5,000 year-old dunes while fishing and exploring the miles of scenic hiking, biking, snow mobiling and horseback riding trails of Sand Dunes State Forest.

Snow Mobiling: The state forest includes a portion of the over 230 miles of groomed trails in the area maintained in a cooperative effort through the Sherburne County Snowmobile Trail Association. Find a trail map and conditions on www.snocruisers.org.

Ice Skating Rink - 0.5 miles
The city skating rink at 160 Lake Street N includes: Benches, parking, restrooms and a warming house.

Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge - 12 miles
The refuge offers a variety of recreational activities including hiking, wildlife watching, photography, driving the Prairie’s Edge Wildlife. Paddle the designated canoe route to get a different perspective and get off the beaten path by hiking or biking the service roads when the refuge is out of wildlife sanctuary from September 1 through February 28.

ERX Motor Park - 14 miles
An all-season motorsports facility in Elk River. They host various racing events - from snocross in the winter to car and ATV races in the summer. Check their website for events. (www.erxmotorpark.com)

Bars/Restaurants
- Willy’s on the Water
- Lupulin Brewery Taproom (Award-winning beers, check their calendar for live music and food truck info - www.lupulinbrewing.com)
- The Frozen Spoon Ice Cream (+20 flavors, plus homemade treats & fun gifts!)
- Breakfast: Lake Cafe
- Dinner: Willy’s on the Water, Trails, or The Buff
- Pizza Takeout/Delivery: Pizza Factory

Property manager

Patrick and Anna

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 27

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Please request permission for non cat or dog pet

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Renters must adhere to the City Big Lake Noise Ordinance. Quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Loud music and noisy gatherings are prohibited.

No parties

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

Big Lake

Located in Big Lake, this cabin is on the waterfront. Veit Automotive Foundation Museum and Ellingson Car Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Becker Community Center and Wild Woods Water Park. Clear Waters Outfitting and The Woods are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Big Lake, MN

What's nearby

Mississippi Drive Park - 6 min drive
Monticello Country Club - 9 min drive
Becker Community Center - 12 min drive
Wild Woods Water Park - 17 min drive
Albertville Premium Outlets - 17 min drive

Getting around

Big Lake Station - 6 min drive
St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪Willy's On the Water - ‬3 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
‪Culver's - ‬10 min drive
‪The Nordic Brewing Co - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunset Retreat Lake Home - Pedal Boat, Canoe & Kayak Included pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunset Retreat Lake Home - Pedal Boat, Canoe & Kayak Included?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunset Retreat Lake Home - Pedal Boat, Canoe & Kayak Included?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sunset Retreat Lake Home - Pedal Boat, Canoe & Kayak Included located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Mississippi River, Mississippi Drive Park and Monticello Country Club. Swan Park and Becker Community Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

shawn s.

25 June 2024

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

Family Vacation

Property was well maintained and updated. Hosts responded quickly to any questions I had. Property manager was very friendly and helpful during our stay The lake was clear and had a nice sandy beach for our kids to play on, I would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

19 May 2024

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

Great stay

We had a great visit at this home. Perfect spot, perfect weather, perfect home. Thanks to the hosts!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

14 May 2024

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

Beautiful Relaxing Spot

We had family from out of town stay and it was wonderful for the cousins to get together and fish. House was great but there are stairs.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

21 Apr 2024

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

Work Stay

Beautiful well equipped home. A little cold for water activities however, the area looked welcoming and well kept. Having the washer/dryer was so nice since we were working during our stay. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

16 Apr 2024

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

Great Work Stay

Beautiful property with everything you need for a relaxing stay. Easy check in and great response time from hosts. Weather was still a little chilly during our stay to enjoy anything water related however, the area looks very inviting and well kept.

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn F.

1 Apr 2024

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

Friends Get-together

Patrick and Anna were the perfect host/hostess for a weekend to celebrate a friend! The weekend was seamless and everything was perfect! Location and the house was amazing! I will definetly try to return and enjoy the summer fun at this place!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 Feb 2024

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

Great place to escape

The property is awesome and the communication with the owner was easy. There was an electronic glitch with the entry lock, but all was addressed as the owner called right after seeing the message and made sure there was a plan B if the glitch could not be fixed. Fortunately it was and we had a great girls weekend! Just a wonderful location. The cabin is clean and comfortable. There are restaurants and activities near by. Just an overall great trip!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara H.

24 Jan 2024

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

Wonderful January Stay!

We had a wonderful stay! The view of the lake is gorgeous, house is comfortable and gorgeous, beds are comfortable, and the hosts were great at communicating with us. The different spaces to relax in the house was really nice. We would love to come back in the summer to enjoy the lake more! We appreciated the restaurant recommendations, Willys on the Water was our favorite!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C., Mpls

30 Dec 2023

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

Lovely spot in Big Lake!

Perfect mini break at this getaway that’s only 45 minutes from Mpls.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl S.

26 Dec 2023

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

Christmas with our family

Property was very clean and well taken care of. We apologize for setting off the fire alarms with our cooking lol! Thanks for your hospitality!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole J.

25 Nov 2023

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

Thanksgiving getaway

We stayed while visiting family in town. Convenient location with access to everything we needed for the holidays!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason H., Tampa

8 Nov 2023

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

Nice retreat

Perfect stay during a chilly November visit to see family. Great location and very comfortable clean and updated accommodations. Would stay again when in the area!!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandee S.

2 Oct 2023

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

Beautiful Lake Front Cabin

Just had a fantastic stay. Cabin is perfect! Location to lake and dock access can’t be beat. We used the provided canoe to paddle over to Willy’s on The Lake for some food and brew.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

27 Sept 2023

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

Peaceful!

It was amazing 😁 The house is beautiful the view is beautiful it was very clean and was exactly how the pictures showed! We will definitely be going back❤️ Thank you

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

4 Sept 2023

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

Has It All

We had a relaxing and enjoyable time. My husband and I were able to relax and watch the beautiful lake and boaters. The restaurants in town are delicious. We ventured out to within a max of 45 minutes to Albertville, Clearwater and St. Cloud for some great finds shopping and then came back to the quiet of the Lake each night. The house had everything we needed and the communication could not have been better. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie E.

22 Aug 2023

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

Perfect respite

Anna and Patrick’s home is lovely! The photos do not do it justice. It is simple, elegant and well built. The floor plan lends itself to feeling open and spacious. The grounds are well kept and the lake is super accessible! We would stay there again In a heartbeat!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

4 Aug 2023

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

Sunset Retreat is the perfect getaway spot - close to the Twin Cities

We had an amazing stay at Sunset Retreat in Big Lake, MN. This beautiful home is located right on the lake, has so much useable/comfortable common space (dining room, living room and great patio) all with amazing lake views. We were only 45 miles from home AND were able to have a great getaway! We had everything we needed from the kitchen to the patio to the water. And the hosts, Patrick and Anna, were perfect - very friendly, provided awesome communication while also ensuring we also had our privacy (so we could enjoy our time together as a family). We even got to see both a bald eagle and a loon right up close during our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather Z.

30 July 2023

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

Cute, cozy, and so many amenities

We stayed at this place for six days, five nights. This place is so cute, very clean, and offered lots of stuff to do such as floaties, a canoe, a peddle boat, along with sunscreen and beach towels. There is plenty to do in the area and the guests were extremely accessible and friendly before and during the stay when we had a small mishap with a door handle. This place is 10/10, would highly recommend staying here.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allyson H.

26 July 2023

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

Great stay!

Our family of four loved our quiet stay. Home was clean. Our kids loved the water and all the water toys provided. Definitely recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

5 July 2023

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

Great time with family

My sister, me and our 4 kids (ages 3-6) rented this place for a few days at the end of June for a little getaway. It was so great! The home appeared to be newly renovated with updated amenities. There was a nice big living and dining area for us to all be together while we were inside. The outside patio has a really nice shaded area with a bar area where we also ate a few meals. The lakewas well maintained with a decent sized sandy area for the kids to play in. The lake had a shallow entrance so to kids could play in the water without us having to be in with them the entire time. The lake was also very nice- the spot in front of the cabin was very clear and it has a nice sandy bottom without a lot of seaweed! Overall, we loved staying here and would definitely stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

22 June 2023

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

Great getaway

This was a lovely place! Everything was available as described and the house was roomier than the pictures indicated. Hosts were very responsive to all questions! Would love to come again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie L.

18 June 2023

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

Perfect week

Great property, great experience!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brielle V.

11 June 2023

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

Honeymoon Stay

After our wedding, my husband and I stayed at this wonderful property. We were able to bring and dock a boat for fishing! The property owners are very quick to respond and helpful when we asked questions! This allowed us to have a relaxing and fun trip to Big Lake!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randall E.

6 June 2023

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

Clean and comfortable

Better than the pics and the owners are very responsive. It's clean, comfortable and has all the necessities. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaley F., Prescott, USA

15 May 2023

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

Will be back soon!

The cabin was absolutely perfect for my visit. The lake is clean, and there was a paddle boat for the kids. An umbrella to provide some shade would be helpful as well. I bought a cheap coffee pot and toaster that I left at the property for my next visit. They provided the machine for the little cups, but I brought my own coffee. They also had a toaster oven, but a toaster was just easier for me. I plan to visit again in the late summer early fall as my family and friends are nearby. Thanks to the hosts father for his help during my stay, and to the hosts fir providing a great vacation spot.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Patrick and Anna

Anna grew up on Big Lake and loves the area and community. Now we are excited to share the beautiful lake and community with others!

Why they chose this property

We love that we have a cabin getaway just outside the Twin Cities. It is close enough to get there quickly, but far enough to feel like you are truly getting away.