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View from the dock looking at the front of our home.

Our boys enjoying a bonfire over looking Lake Ada

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9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Dryer

Lake view

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Pine River, MN

Lake Ada1 min walk
Rainy Lake12 min drive
Northern Lights Casino33 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

We really enjoyed our stay at this nice home on Lake Ada. The house had everything we needed and the decor was warm and ...

VICKI J.

Aug 10, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful And Updated Family Lake Home Between Whitefish Chain And Walker, Mn

20% discount for 7 or more nights!!

Arguably the most beautiful view of Lake Ada from our family room and deck. Our 3 bedroom, 2 bath split entry home has newer appliance, a 40" TV and DVD, extra bunk beds in lower family room & new deck. Enjoy the sounds of the water crashing on the shores or the loons greeting you in the morning. This private home is the ideal family vacation home that you will want to come back to year after year. we do not allow pets (we have grandchildren allergic to dogs/cats).

Disclosure- Owner is a licensed Realtor in the state of Minnesota

Property manager

Steve Johnson

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Lake view

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We welcome families with children.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pine River

Located in Pine River, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Black Bear Golf Complex and Wildwedge Golf & Mini Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Deep Portage Conservation Reserve and Learning Center and Lake Ada. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Pine River, MN

What's nearby

Lake Ada - 1 min walk
Rainy Lake - 12 min drive
Black Bear Golf Complex - 23 min drive
Deep Portage Conservation Reserve and Learning Center - 26 min drive
Northern Lights Casino - 33 min drive

Getting around

Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 157 min drive

Restaurants

‪Harriet Club - ‬5 min drive
‪Mule Lake Corral - ‬13 min drive
‪BC's Corral On Mule Lake - ‬13 min drive
‪Tree House Lounge - ‬16 min drive
‪Salty Dog Saloon & Eatery - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful And Updated Family Lake Home Between Whitefish Chain And Walker, Mn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful And Updated Family Lake Home Between Whitefish Chain And Walker, Mn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful And Updated Family Lake Home Between Whitefish Chain And Walker, Mn?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful And Updated Family Lake Home Between Whitefish Chain And Walker, Mn located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Ada and within 12 miles (20 km) of Rainy Lake and Wabedo Lake. Black Bear Golf Complex and Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

VICKI J.

10 Aug 2023

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

Relaxing Vacation

We really enjoyed our stay at this nice home on Lake Ada. The house had everything we needed and the decor was warm and inviting. The Adirondack chairs on the deck and the great fire pit were relaxing, and all of us enjoyed the bench at the end of the dock!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew F., Rochester, MN

4 Aug 2023

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

Another fun week at Lake Ada

We enjoyed another trip to Lake Ada. This is our fourth time staying here and as long as Steve is willing to continue to share his place, we will be staying there. We appreciated using the new fire pit he recently had built as well. Thank you.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey N.

1 Aug 2023

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

Great Week!

We had a great week at the house. It was first time staying here but definitely would stay again! Beautiful views from the main living area!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alayna O.

20 July 2023

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

Lovely Cabin

This was our 2nd time staying at this cabin and it didn’t disappoint. Steve, the owner, is great to work with and does a great job communicating. The cabin is perfect for families. The location is perfect, with boat rentals nearby as well. Another great vacation!

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nate M.

8 July 2023

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

2nd Stay

This was our 2nd time to the cabin. We had a family of 7 staying the week and it couldn’t have gone any better. Great house, great beach and this fishing was an added bonus.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily E., Souderton, PA, USA

12 June 2023

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

Wonderful!

We had a great time! House is lovely and exactly as pictured. Steve is great to work with. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kristine B., Cokato, MN

23 Aug 2022

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

Beautiful lake & house

This is our 3rd stay at this house. Not much has changed since my last review. Still such a beautiful lake and location (on a dead end gravel road). I would say the only thing that has changed is they have done some shore line work which is now rock, there is till lots of sand to have the kids play in (which was a huge hit for our grandchildren.) There are quite a few more cat tails on the shoreline, but still enough room for you to walk into the lake as there is not steps into the lake from the dock. The boat lift no longer has a canopy on it, so that was a bit of an obstacle when the rain came, but it's a boat and it is meant to get wet. There was plenty of towels, dishes and bedding. The basement was perfect for our daughter and her family. They have upgraded the deck furniture to have Adirondack chairs which were super comfortable! The only reason that I gave it a 4 this time instead of a 5 is because of the boat lift having no cover and the wood on the deck railings is rotting so the paint is peeling on the railings. The deck is perfectly safe and fine, just the railings need some attention. The boat lift cable did end up breaking when we were there, but the owners had someone out to fix it the next day! One other thing that we really enjoyed was the fact that the owner did inform us that we could check in early if we wanted to! It is a beautiful house on a beautiful lake! You can't get much better than Lake Ada! Sandy, clean and there are probably 3-4 sets of Loons that love to wake you in the morning! Would love to stay here again!!! Thanks for the great week!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Steve F.

9 Aug 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great relaxing location!

Was another great week at the lake! Second year in a row we've stayed here and was a great location on the lake.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

30 July 2022

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

Lake Ada Fun!

We had Amazing Stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alayna O.

22 July 2022

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

Perfect place for a summer vacation

The property was lovely and perfect for our family- sand for the boys, lake and water clarity clean, space to play. The cabin was lovely- just the right size with plenty of sleeping space. Steve had thorough instructions and everything was taken care of. Definitely recommend for family vacations!!

Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nate M.

6 July 2022

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

Perfect Weekend Away!

We had a relaxing weekend at the cabin. The beach and dock were perfect for the kids. The cabin was exceptional and accommodated our group of 7 perfectly.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

2 July 2022

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

Loved this house!!

My family of 4 really enjoyed our 5 night stay in this property— it was clean, quiet, and the view was awesome! We didn’t need to contact the owner at all during our stay, as everything was perfect. We did a lot of fishing off the dock and my boys (10 & 11yrs old) swam in the too-cold-for-me water. We loved sitting around the fire pit every night, roasting hot dogs and s’mores. It was the quiet getaway that we desperately needed. We drove to Nisswa on Wednesday for the turtle races and loved that town, with all the cute shops and small restaurants. Rafferty’s pizza was great and the fancy steakhouse CHAR was fabulous! We all agree that we would absolutely return to this property, if given the chance!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Steve F.

15 Aug 2021

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

Good stay!

Exactly as advertised. Great lake, great property.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

duwayne g.

13 Aug 2021

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

Excellent lake home

This cabin was an excellent stay for our fishing trip. The cabin was clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew F., Rochester, MN

8 Aug 2021

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

Great place to get away from it all for awhile

This is a great location for family to come and enjoy the peace and quiet of Lake Ada. This is our third time staying and Steve is always great to work with. If you’re looking to get away from the rat race for a few days, I highly recommend it staying here.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

James V., Carmel, Iowa

26 July 2021

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Minnesota Northwoods

We enjoyed our stay. The cabin has quite a bit of space and it is very easy to access the lake which is probably the main attraction for most people who come here.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang M.

25 July 2021

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

Peaceful Lakefront Home

On a quiet street and right on a lovely lake. We liked it so much, our daughter is making plans to buy her own lake home in a few years.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

deky t.

1 July 2021

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

Perfect family getaway

We enjoyed our stay at the cabin. The lake was very clean and clear, shallow which was perfect because we have toddlers. We gave 4 out of 5 stars because the home was missing few kitchen essentials such as salt/pepper and cooking oil. Also, few of the kitchen light bulbs and the downstairs hallway lightbulbs were all out. Whoever is managing the property or even th3 house cleaners could have mentioned it to the owner. Other then that, we had a great time. We would stay here again. Steve was very responsive.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alicia S.

29 June 2021

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

Best getaway!

We had the best time as a family at this property! The home was fabulous, the view was awesome, fun fishing and paddle boarding on the lake... And the best part was the dis-connecting due to no wi-fi and cell service. We all needed that connecting time with family and God's creation. We'll be back for sure!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan J.

7 June 2021

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Best spot on the lake

Loved coming up here, spent time swimming off the dock and grilling every night. Wonderful place and wonderful view. Thanks Steve!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

mark r.

20 Sept 2020

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

The lake house

Steve totally enjoyed the place . We plan to be back next year . Lake Ada is a jewel ! Thank you mark and Di and Roo

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

MARK C.

2 Sept 2020

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

Lake Ada Great Time

Very nice and accommodating lake home. There were ten of us with two grandkids under 3. Very open interior space for kitchen, dining and living room with a large deck view of a large yard to the lake for great swimming and fishing and fires by the lake every night. The owners were great to work with and Very accommodating. Everyone enjoyed the week. Thanks Steve and Nancy

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

19 Aug 2020

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

Beautiful Property

The perfect family getaway! The lake is beautiful, the home is in great condition, the kitchen is well stocked and the area is fantastic for quiet time with the kids away from the city.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lee A.

12 Aug 2020

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

Great property on an amazing north central Minnesota lake!

Great Lake views! Spacious and well appointed! My son and his family didn’t begin to use all the sleeping space. The property owner is very approachable and quick to reply to any questions. Would definitely consider booking again!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kim J.

19 July 2020

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

Nice lake home

We had a wonderful time staying here. The lake was beautiful, perfect for swimming, kayaking and jet skiing. My daughter caught some nice fish when she took the kayak out into deeper water. The upstairs of the home was perfect, newly remodeled and very clean. I only wish our t mobile phones would have had better reception since there was no WiFi. We had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend this place for anyone who wants to relax at the lake.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Steve Johnson

Steve and Nancy are happy you found us and our lake home. We are a large family with nine children and 4 grandchildren. We all have fond memories of our lake home and we hope that you will too.

Our families history of Lake Ada goes back to 1960 when Nancy's father purchased land on Lake Ada and built the families first lake home. To date, eight other family members have purchased properties on Lake Ada so we are well rooted in the Lake Ada community.

Why they chose this property

Our Lake home is idea for married couples or families that want to experience lake living at it's best. Only three hours from the Twin Cities, it's the perfect family vacation drive. Lake Ada is located between the Whitefish Chain and Leech Lake in Walker. Lake Ada offers excellent boating, skiing, tubing and fishing. Since Lake Ada isn't one of the large "resort" lakes, you have more privacy and more opportunities to enjoy the waters. Lake Ada is also an excellent fishing lake. Again, our niche is married couples and families. We are not interested renting to groups that are focused on parties so please don't request if that is what your interests are.

What makes this property unique

Our Lake home is a year-round home with two bedrooms on the main level and one in the lower level. We have recently remodeled the home raising the roof line adding large vaulted ceilings and more windows.

Rather than vacationing at a resort, you have the privacy of your own home with all appliances including washer and dryer. We have a gas grill on the deck along with a 40" TV in lower family room. We do not have cable TV but we do have a DVD player for late night movies.