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Hike, Fish & Boat: Waterfront Home in Brainerd!

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Brainerd Vacation Rental | 4BR | 2BA | 3,000 Sq Ft
Front Entrance | Step-Free Access
Living Room | Cable TV
Living Room | 2-Story Home
Den | First Floor

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Brainerd, MN
  • Lake Ossawinnamakee
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Horseshoe Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Brainerd International Raceway
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area

About this property

Hike, Fish & Boat: Waterfront Home in Brainerd!

3,000 Sq Ft | Dock Access | Dog Friendly

An unforgettable lakeside escape is calling your name at this pristine 4-bedroom, 2-bath Brainerd vacation rental house. Spread out in 3,000 square feet of living space complete with a fully equipped kitchen, spacious deck, and a balcony with a view of the lake. Head into town for a bite to eat or take the kids to the Paul Bunyan Water Park. No matter the season, you’ll have endless outdoor activities to enjoy!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 king bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 full bed, 1 twin bed
- Bedroom 3: 1 full bed
- Bedroom 4: 2 twin beds

INDOOR LIVING
- Smart TV
- Dining table
- Decorative fireplace
- Picture windows

OUTDOOR LIVING
- Furnished deck
- Gas grill, fire ring
- Balcony
- Lake views
- Grass yard

KITCHEN
- Stove/oven, refrigerator
- Microwave, dishwasher
- Drip coffee maker, toaster oven

GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Towels/linens
- Central A/C & heating
- Beach towels

FAQ
- Pet fee (paid pre-trip)
- Other vacation rental on-site

ACCESSIBILITY
- 2-story home, step-free access
- Bedrooms & full bathrooms on 1st floor

PARKING
- Shared parking (4 vehicles)

ADDT'L ACCOMMODATIONS
- An additional property for 5 guests is available on-site with a separate nightly rate. If you would like to reserve both rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking

-- THE LOCATION --

- On-site access to Rice Lake
- Close to trails
- 8-10 miles to Paul Bunyan Water Park & Paul Bunyan Land
- 12 miles Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area & Safari North Wildlife Park
- 20 miles to Pillsbury State Forest
- 2 miles to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Dog friendly w/ $75 fee (+ fees & taxes, dogs only, max 2)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- There is another bookable vacation rental on-site; other travelers may be present during your stay
- This 2-story home offers step-free access and bedrooms and full bathrooms on the 1st floor

Property manager

Evolve Vacation Rental Network

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
A maximum of 2 pets are allowed.
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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 first aid kit

About the area

Brainerd

Located in Brainerd, this holiday home is on the waterfront. WonderTrek Children's Museum and Roundhouse Brewery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Northland Arboretum and This Old Farm. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at North Central Speedway or Brainerd International Raceway. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.
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Brainerd, MN

What's nearby

  • Lake Ossawinnamakee - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Horseshoe Lake - 10 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 16 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Paul Bunyan Land - 16 min drive - 15.5 km
  • The Classic at Madden's Golf Course - 26 min drive - 24.7 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hike, Fish & Boat: Waterfront Home in Brainerd! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hike, Fish & Boat: Waterfront Home in Brainerd!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hike, Fish & Boat: Waterfront Home in Brainerd!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hike, Fish & Boat: Waterfront Home in Brainerd! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Rice Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Lum Park and WonderTrek Children's Museum. Mill Ave Park is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jody B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake house getaway
It was a cozy lake space with plenty of space to be together and space to do things in multiple rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

JANE C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cabin - beautiful lake setting
We were in Brainerd for a family wedding and the cabin was a great place for my family. The place was cute and the hosts very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Bradley U.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Okay
Light bulbs were burnt out, dishwasher was broke, fire alarm had no battery in it just hanging, outlet where microwave was plugged didn’t work, had to move it, fireplace was just for show, not usable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

nick

Perfect
Great location close to town yet remote and quite. It was exactly as described and we really enjoyed it!

10/10 Excellent

Linda E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin on Rice lake
Very quiet neighborhood. Nice dock and lake access for wading and using the canoe. Good bedrooms and fully equipped kitchen for cooking all meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

deb w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cabin!
Just what we imagined for a northwoods cabin. location near town but nicely secluded - there are neighbors but the trees and bushes keep this private. nice deck and view of the lake. Huge living room looking out to the lake. we would gladly rent again, thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
While the house no doubt needs some updates it was great to be in what was very similar to my Grandmother's house again. It is a cottage. Not perfect but full of all the right stuff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sara J.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Unbelievable
Several bedroom lights were burnt out because of this our children were too scared to sleep in the rooms and shared beds with the adults. The back room/sun room smell was awful which made it impossible for anyone to stay or use the room. The TV remote had no batteries, it would be extremely beneficial for guests to have a smart TV to access streaming channels as none of the cable channels had kid appropriate shows at night. Today, you can find a smart TV for $100. The firewood provided is the size of a tree stump, literally impossible to light a fire. Are guests expected to chop wood? The canoe on site, not sure if this is actually for guest to use but assuming it is since it’s on site, has a missing seat (which is still manageable) but there are no paddles. We joked that the shovel next to it was suppose to be the paddle. I understand the cabin is outdated and in desperate need of some repairs, which is completely your decision to do but if you are opening the space for guests’ certain things must be disclosed, the oven is unsafe to use so there is no full kitchen. The refrigerator like many other things in the cabin has burnt out lights. The carpet is disgusting, even worse is the hallway rugs. I wish I could say we enjoyed staying in your cabin but that would be a lie, while the location is great, the interior and exterior needs a lot of maintenance. It’s covered in spider webs! For the amount being charged certain things are expected
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kay J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Stay
We had a wonderful time at the cabin!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Mary F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brainerd
Nice old school cabin. Very cozy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, classic home
We had a great time. The property is definitely older, which the pictures accurately represent. It had a "stay at your grandparents lake house while they're away" vibe. Definitely not all the latest modern amenities, but everything was perfectly adequate. Spacious and comfortable living room made our group of 3 adults and 3 kids right at home. It could use some TLC here and there so if you want a place that's modern and perfect, this isn't for you. If you don't mind a few imperfections however, it's great. Great support from the management company while we were there.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erik M., New York

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and cozy home
We stayed here with friends for a wedding. A perfect home for a relaxing stay by the lake. Communication and check in were seamless.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Erin P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Our entire family rented this cabin and the sister cabin as we needed the extra space (10 adults, 7 kids). We were glad we did as we mentioned several times it would have been uncomfortable to share the yard and dock with another group. The pictures listed are accurate - the house is in need of a major update but we were aware of that and old furniture doesn’t bother us. The living room was a good size and we utilized the screened in porch every night. While the kitchen is small the dining room has a large table which we actually used as a serving table and ate outside most of the time. The porch that wraps around the back was ideal viewing to watch the kids swimming in the lake. There were some weeds at the end of the dock (to be expected) but it didn’t seem to bother them one bit and the area closer to the shore was clean and shallow. We were able to dock our boat and a jet ski for fun on the lake, evening fishing was successful. It took a little bit of effort to get the grill working but once it lit there were no issues. It was clean and ready to use with extra propane available. The fire pit was also used and a nice area to sit and play bean bags. There seemed to be air conditioning on the main floor but not upstairs - there were a few fans available but we did borrow one from the sister cabin to put upstairs and that helped too. WiFi is available and works well. The stove is very old but worked just fine. There is a very random assortment of cookware available - a few more serving bowls and storage containers would be useful. Some of the pots/pans were dirty and had to be washed prior. I would recommend bringing some ziploc bags and aluminum foil. There was an extra roll of toilet paper in each bathroom but depending on your length of stay you might want to bring extra as well as paper towels. Plenty of bath towels and washcloths available. One other thing to mention is that the house was clean in the surface - bathrooms wiped down, carpets vacuumed etc…but the entire house could use a deep spring cleaning. Several cobwebs and dust/dirt noted in the windowsills, crumbs left from previous tenants underneath couch cushions (we had gone looking for a remote) and an old paper plate and card found under the couch (when looking for a toy). Again, surface cleaning was adequate but a deep clean would be nice. The location was excellent - just 15 minutes to nearly every attraction! Quiet property and ultimately a great family trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Waylon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time, great place, some minor flaws
Overall- we had a great visit. The view was lovely. There’s a lot of space. We missed the note about sharing the dock with the boat house guests. It worked out but it did feel a little less private. The cabin could use some updates and very small amenities that would have help corral our toddlers. Overall fun vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for our Family summer vacation
We really enjoyed this property, beautiful view of the lake, very spacious but yet cozy. It is very dated but that is definitely part of its character. My adult children enjoyed the boating, fishing and jet skiing. Very private but also close to town. Caretaker was extremely helpful and accommodating. We would definitely rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Clare S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wedding weekend
house was nice once air got going and screen porch was aired out. access code was incorrect but called manager and she gave us correct one. carpet had a bunch of stains, but otherwise was clean. caught some small fish off dock. Nice stay overall!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

penny q.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Location is perfect but needs work.
Oven unusable as so much grease afraid it would start fire. Bedroom lamps shade fell off. Bedrooms were clean but the rest pretty beat up. Had to go buy grill pads as grill super dirty. I can do old and clean for the price but not old and beat up. Asked all year if things were addressed and never got a single answer until last of unreturnable deposit was made. Love the location though.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful get away!
Our Brady Bunch family stayed the long weekend here and loved it. Although it is dated, it was very clean and a perfect location to take the boat out fishing. Beautiful view and right on the lake. We enjoyed a very relaxing weekend here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Amanda J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed stay, easy fixes for home to make better
We enjoyed staying here. It was in a great location and on a beautiful lake. The home was perfect for our family of 5 plus my parents. Unfortunately we didn’t catch any fish (ice fishing) but it was very cold. We know by the photos that the house would be dated but don’t mind older cabins. We do however mind when things don’t work well. The toilet seat lid in the bathroom continued to fall down on us while going to the bathroom. I am 5’10” and I ran into the light fixture hanging from the ceiling probably 15 times in the second bedroom and not just in the dark. It’s very low. The upstairs was in the lower 60s for temperatures and that’s where our kids slept. No heat up there so they were cold but did use the extra provided blankets. The storm door in the front doesn’t open and shut easily at all and gets stuck. We were disappointed that with temperatures below zero that the fireplace is not in working order. The couch could use some tlc too as the cushions don’t fit the couch well and we were constantly falling between the cracks. DVD player did not appear to work. It would have been nice to have a washer and dryer however we didn’t expect one (bc it wasn’t on the listing)so brought plenty of clothes. Yes, lots of things to note for improvement however we would still stay here again. The living room area was big and great for spending quite a bit of time in there. It was cold outside so we were inside doing puzzles and hanging out a lot. It would be nice to be able to use the three season porch because it looked so nice however it’s not heated. Summer would be great here! On the day we left it was -20 outside and our van didn’t start. I called the management person and she was very friendly and gave us extra time so we could wait for our van to get jumped. Overall- we do recommend this place and think some of the concerns mentioned could easily be fixed or replaced.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter Wedding
Comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very enjoyable . House was great with so much space for our crafts .
It was a great property to relax at
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

Cher S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
A dead insect in cup, dirty dishes, bathroom, top of stove & inside oven.
I think there were pets in the home before our arrival and it was not cleaned as well as it should have been. My sister & I had a reaction in the house by day two with wheezing & coughing as our asthma kicked in. It was uncomfortable for both of us plus we missed a day of work on Monday to recover.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

brandon r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property on basically private lake!
A perfect house for a family of 8 on a calm clean lake! All Amenities were there just bring your food and fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Gary M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The facility was very dated and the carpet was stained and dirty. 2nd flr was 10 to 15 degree warme
Overall our vacation was enjoyable getting together with our son and his family from Texas.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

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