Comfortable home with amazing porch located on Big Sand Lake & Pine Cone Lodge

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The view from the lake edge of the home which is yours for your lake getaway.

The view from the deck - lake level to Big Sand Lake, a premier lake in NW MN

Welcoming front door with use of a single car garage

Living room with abundant views of the lake

Great room with 60" with DirecTV and wireless internet

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 13297 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Park Rapids, MN

Red Bridge Park16 min drive
Headwaters Golf Club16 min drive
Itasca State Park41 min drive
Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional)57 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed, 1 King Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 in guest home

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 5 in guest home

3 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This home is on its lot of all its own. Lake level. 3 bedrooms (with a 2 bedroom guest house open May 1-Oct 16) . The main house has a huge screened in porch. The main house has 3 bedrooms. One bedroom with a queen and twin, one bedroom with king and twin and the final family-style bedroom has 1 king and 1 twin in the main area. Also within the room is a side room with twin bunk beds and another room with twin bunk beds.
ONLY THE MAIN HOUSE OF HICKORY IS OPEN FOR THE WINTER/SPRING. Willow closes Oct 15 opens May 1. Rates listed is for Hickory only. If you would like to use Hickory, please request and I will send you a quote.

Summer rentals from Memorial Day through Labor Day are NOT available rented through VRBO. . THERE are NO openings for summer 2023.

Daily visitors are $15/day/person which you can pay during your stay.
Dog fee is for only 1 dog $20/day. Please contact me after you reserve for additional pets.

WINTER/EARLY SPRING RENTAL HICKORY ONLY - sleeps up to 13.

Property manager

Bonnie Brand

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Additional fee

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Park Rapids

Located in Park Rapids, this holiday home is on a lake. Headwaters Golf Club and Skoe Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Big Stony Lake and Red Bridge Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Park Rapids, MN

What's nearby

Red Bridge Park - 16 min drive
Headwaters Golf Club - 16 min drive
Skoe Park - 16 min drive
Itasca State Park - 41 min drive
Lake Itasca - 50 min drive

Getting around

Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

‪Iron Horse Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive
‪Jasper's Jubilee Theater - ‬11 min drive
‪Bogey's - ‬13 min drive
‪Zorbaz - ‬18 min walk
‪Companeros Mexican Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Comfortable home with amazing porch located on Big Sand Lake & Pine Cone Lodge pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Comfortable home with amazing porch located on Big Sand Lake & Pine Cone Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Comfortable home with amazing porch located on Big Sand Lake & Pine Cone Lodge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Comfortable home with amazing porch located on Big Sand Lake & Pine Cone Lodge located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Headwaters Golf Club, Big Stony Lake and Red Bridge Park. Skoe Park and Hubbard County Historical Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dean H.

26 Dec 2023

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

Christmas

Hickory of Pine Cone Lodge is very spacious with room to both stretch out and gather in comfortably, with plenty of large windows for natural light and beautiful views of the lake! The space is well designed to accommodate a group: quiet, comfortable bedrooms with great space for keeping clothes; clean, roomy bathrooms; the kitchen was great for meal prep and serving a crowd; large screen TVs and lots of seating for everyone who wanted to take in some football or a movie ~ we had a great time. Hickory checked every box for our family ranging from babies to grandparents. We would stay again and highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

24 May 2023

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

Anniversary get away

We rented this for a family weekend away, parents, grandparents, kids. We had a lot of fun and the property exceeded our expectations.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

28 Nov 2022

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

Wonderful

Everything as advertised and more. We will be back again!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

19 May 2022

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

Beautiful home with lake views!

Renting this property was a great experience. Bonnie, our host, gave us all the information we needed and she did not oversell, the property was everything it was said to be!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy H.

27 Apr 2022

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

A perfect retreat for families!

The space was designed for groups and families. With separate spaces for sleeping and huge group spaces for gathering. The weather didnt allow us much outside time to enjoy the property, but the inside was warm and inviting. Our group of 6 had ample room to roam, a much larger group could be easily accommodated.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristina B.

20 Mar 2022

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

Great rental

Wonderful weekend with lifelong friends. Perfect property-lots of room and beautiful property. Looking to book again next winter.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kira K.

5 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

We had an absolute great time! Loved the house and will definitely be coming back!

Very smooth process and didn’t run into any issues. Everything was updated and clean and it was amazing!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

1 Oct 2021

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

Great place at the lake

Everything was great, the fall tree colors were beautiful. The home is Everything a person could want.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

1 Oct 2021

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

Loved our stay!

What a beautiful property! The home was just as described and the views were even better in person. Very clean and accommodating home. Loved the property, location and size of the resort. Great location near Park Rapids, MN and a quick drive to Itasca State Park. We can’t wait to go back and hopefully spend a little more time there. Highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teika S.

19 Sept 2021

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

Pine cone lodge

Place was clean and had everything that we needed. We all found the beds to be comfortable. Did not find the laundry bags to strip the beds. We really enjoyed our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Jean W., Minneapolis MN USA

30 May 2021

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

Beautiful Home at Pine Cone Lodge

This home at Pine Cone Lodge was just beautiful. My husband, adult daughter and I spent 3 nights here initially with the intention of visiting Itasca State Park. I have to say, once we arrived at his home, we were in no hurry to leave for any day trips! The home is just as described, it was the cleanest home we have ever rented, so comfortable and stocked with all we needed. One thing that was not clear in the initial information on the house, is that you have free use of their canoes, kayaks, paddle boats and paddle boards! We spent a day on the water and at the house, simply enjoying the beautiful lake right outside our door. We were lucky enough to see eagle, loons, fox, blue herron from the house. Bonnie was easy to rent with, very friendly and made us feel right at home at Pine Lodge. Itasca State Park was a beautiful day trip we would recommend, but we would have enjoyed more lake time. We look forward to returning someday.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

5 May 2021

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

Great Weekend Getaway

We were looking for an area to ride side by sides and I found this beautiful house on Big Sand Lake in Park Rapids. The pictures were so inviting that we thought if the house was half as nice that we’d be happy. Happily, it surpassed our expectations. Gorgeous, clean home, friendly folks, reasonably priced & the nearby trails were phenomenal. And to top it off the guys were able to catch some panfish in the nearby pond. Very happy with our weekend! Hope to return.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

31 Mar 2021

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

Great property, big, clean, comfortable

Overall a great stay, enjoyed the property and surrounding area. Only slight annoyance was they don't supply towels, hand soap, limited TP and garbage bags. Wasn't a huge deal, we were told in an email but missed it and had to go out and buy towels. Don't forget and bring your own!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristina B.

28 Mar 2021

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

Great spring weekend

Our best couple friends and us rented for the weekend. For sure will be back again

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendie C.

20 Mar 2021

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

Great getaway for our whole family!

Very easy renting process!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michaela L.

12 Mar 2021

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

Amazing stay!

Bonnie made sure our weekend getaway was one to remember!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sean R.

25 Jan 2021

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

Weekend Getaway

Very spacious!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rich B.

19 Jan 2021

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

Great Place!

Great Place! Bonnie was great to work with,

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

11 Jan 2021

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

Winter weekend

The house and the location was what we wanted. The owners were very good to work with and we would stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

23 Sept 2020

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

Beautiful

This is a beautiful house in a beautiful location! Hoping to stay there again someday!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

28 May 2020

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

Big sand

Everything was very relaxing. Very clean place and great place with the kids. Loved the beach and access to the lake. Kids absolutely loved the water toys and were in the lake as soon as possible in the morning even though water was 58. Definitely stay here again

Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christa N.

12 May 2020

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

Amazing home and ready for the new world we are living in.

This home was everything we were looking for and more for Mother's Day! We wanted somewhere we could keep my mother safe and healthy but still enjoy the lake. The owner practiced all of the proper precautions and the home was spotless, cozy and comfortable. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie V.

28 Oct 2019

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

Girls Trip Weekend

Such a lovely place. Very spacious, clean and a beautiful view. Plenty of beds, and bathrooms to accommodate a large gathering. Close to some interesting small towns, and Park Rapids. Lots of fun shopping. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joyce K.

13 Sept 2018

Beautiful house - very spacious and comfortable

We loved the screen porch. The house was perfect for our gathering. The kitchen was well supplied for making meals. We were very satisfied with everything during our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

David Z., Coon Rapids

21 May 2018

the home was great.

The home is great layout. Plenty of room, nice three bathrooms. Room in the yard for some games like bags. Sandy shore close enough to watch kids from three season porch. Layout offers quit bedrooms from the rest of the living area. Only knock, the dock does not have cleats or poles to tie boat to it. if you have a large group ask about parking.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

About the host

Hosted by Bonnie Brand

The Brand Family has owned Pine Cone Lodge since 1960. Starting as an American Plan resort serving 3 meals a day to guests in the Lodge. With the way family vacation, Pine Cone now has become a group of vacation homes. We are a licensed MN resort. The new homes have replaced the old cabins. We are the third generation owners.

Why they chose this property

We bought this property to add to our resort. The land was originally owned by Pine Cone. We needed to sell it in 1993 so we are very happy that we were able to buy it back. It provides a home on its own lots but you still have use of the rest of the resort. .