Lower Whitefish Guest House Crosslake ~ Absolutely Beautiful Property!

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 13204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Barbecue grill
Washer
Pet-friendly
Fireplace

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Crosslake, MN

Crosslake Community Center
‪8 min drive‬
Cross Lake Recreation Area
‪11 min drive‬
Big Trout Lake
‪11 min drive‬
Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Sectional

1 Double Sofa Bed

Upstairs Bar/Beds

2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom Main Level

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Home is located on the Whitefish Chain in Crosslake, MN
Amenities include: Bedroom with King bed, bedroom with king beds, bonus room with 2 Queen bed and a separate long twin bed, and huge Sectional in the living room.

Furnished screened porch, kitchen, dishwasher, 2 full bathrooms, laundry, smart tvs with flat screens in each bedroom and living room with gas fireplace.

Upstairs has a 2 Queen beds and a long twin bed, full beautiful bar, deck, Brunswick pool table, 130" Projector. Weber grill. Great swimming with dock, private, and close to town. Clean in excellent condition.

Pontoon rental 25’ Premier available located on a powered lift dockside. $275 a day or $775 week.

Property manager

John Wilkus

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

$200 fee for pets

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Run dishwasher, and strip used beds, washer auto dispenses detergent. Lock all doors and windows ant check out. Take trash to green bins by the road

Allow owner access to right garage. Inquire if more parking is needed, I am flexible.

Remove shoes please, Carpet cleaning fee $150. Smoking or Vaping inside home will be $200 fee. Wall repairs $100 fee.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Crosslake

Located in Crosslake, this holiday home is on a lake. Mississippi River and Crow Wing State Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway and Wildwedge Golf & Mini Golf. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking nearby.

Crosslake, MN

What's nearby

Crosslake Community Center - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
Kicks on Route 66 - 10 min drive - 6.4 km
Cross Lake Recreation Area - 11 min drive - 7.2 km
Big Trout Lake - 11 min drive - 6.1 km
Crosslake Town Square - 11 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

‪Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min drive
‪50 Lakes Bar & Bottle Shop - ‬19 min drive
‪The Wharf - ‬9 min drive
‪Zorbaz - ‬10 min drive
‪Old Milwaukee Saloon & Eatery - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lower Whitefish Guest House Crosslake ~ Absolutely Beautiful Property! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Lower Whitefish Guest House Crosslake ~ Absolutely Beautiful Property!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lower Whitefish Guest House Crosslake ~ Absolutely Beautiful Property!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lower Whitefish Guest House Crosslake ~ Absolutely Beautiful Property! located?

This family-friendly Crosslake holiday home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Crosslake Community Center and Crow Wing State Forest. Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway and Big Trout Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Val M.

14 Oct 2024

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

wedding weekend

Our family chose to stay together rather than separate rooms at the hotel. kids enjoyed being together.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shireen S.

25 Aug 2024

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

Family lake vacation

Very roomy. Comfortably accommodated the whole family. Beds were comfortable. It was nice to have a roomy dock for the boat. Could use kid friendly drinking glasses.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike Z.

20 Aug 2024

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

Guys weekend

This is a great property for a large group on one of MN best lakes! John is a GREAT host... we have stayed at his place for the past three years... we were impressed the first year, and it only gets better every year. Outside of being a great property, all of the little things are thought of as well...from kitchen utensils to entertainment games. I highly recommend this place for your stay and John as your host.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

2 Aug 2024

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

Perfection

All the comforts of home at the lake!! Property is beautiful, clean and exceptionally maintained. Owner is accessible and responsive. Would 100% recommend this beautiful home!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eugene F.

16 July 2024

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

Quality property

We selected this lake house because it allowed pets. The house was well maintained and has many upgraded features. The owner was great to deal with. The only negatives are it does not have a lake view because it sits behind the larger owner's home. As a result, it does not have a patio or deck overlooking the lake.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

10 July 2024

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

4th of July

Perfect location for our family and friends. Host is very easy to work with. Highly recommend

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zack E.

9 June 2024

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

Crosslake

Great place and great host!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber F.

3 June 2024

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

The Best Bachelorette Weekend Ever!!

We came out to John’s property for my best friend’s bachelorette party and it was amazing!! The pictures online honestly do not do the place justice as it was a lot bigger and more spacious than we expected! John was very responsive and helpful with any questions we had, he gave us great recommendations, and he was very accommodating! The check in and check out process was super easy and we didn’t have any problems during our stay. We rented his pontoon out for a day and it fit all 13 of us perfectly. Our group is still raving about how great the place was and what a blast we all had. I definitely recommend staying here and would 100% come back!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jada K.

29 May 2024

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

Great experience

Property was great and the host was very accommodating

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R.

25 May 2024

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

Guest house review

Caught fish off the dock really nice pontoon that was available to rent but weather a little rough a couple days. Had a nice anniversary with wife and family. Nice pool table and projecter upstairs lake would be great swimming june july so in general great time!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa R.

1 Jan 2024

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

Family Christmas

Loved loved loved it! The kids and young adults really loved the game room. It was so cozy! The owner was responsive to questions. Loved that we were able to bring the doggy too!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin A.

12 Oct 2023

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

Workgroup fishing trip

Great place on a beautiful lake

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 Sept 2023

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

Spectacular!

We had our family stay here for a wedding weekend. It was perfect. The upstairs bar/pool table area is well appointed and beautifully finished. The beds are super comfortable. John was very accommodating and easy to communicate with. Having the ability to rent the pontoon is a real bonus.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John P.

21 Sept 2023

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Fantastic place for family time

Our family celebrated our Mom's 80th Birthday at John's place. The place was clean and there was plenty to do for all ages. John was quick to respond to any questions we had. Renting his boat was a great as we really enjoyed our time on the boat. We would definitely go back again!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kale K.

14 Sept 2023

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

Great weekend

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

JP G.

11 Sept 2023

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

Fantastic - As Advertised

This was a great place to stay for four guys on a short golf trip. Big, clean, good pool table & great location.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

9 Sept 2023

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

PERFECT UP NORTH VACATION

Everything you need and want your family vacation to be... fishing off the dock, sunsets, boating, and end the night with a fire. BEAUTIFUL PROPERTY!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Tamara B.

31 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Guest house at Whitefish Chain gone wrong by roofing

The property is well maintained and was spacious — the patio and terrace do not overlook the lake , rather look at the hosts huge home - John was responsive to the few questions I did ask but he gave No warning about roofers starting early in morning and not permitting us to sleep in or to use the porch or open deck above - access to the land and a huge fireplace by lake was accessible to us but we were gone during day thus we did not enjoy the quiet of a lake cottage- no view of lake snd hammering roof activity keep us from enjoying a quiet cottage - the price of the overnight jumped 873 - John partially refunded 2 nights stay since we only stayed Sunday to Thursday am were hurried out earlier than 10:30 departure - John asked if we wanted a refund because of the 4 morning disturbance he had not told us about - but has yet to refund what we requested ! Beautiful property - be aware porch and deck do not have lake views ! The host did not communicate to us about roofers coming - thus spoiling use of deck & porch as well quiet during the only time we were using it! Always ask about the access to lake and any repairs going on during the stay - Beautiful property … lacking lake view but lake accessible via walkway - nice fireplace at lake but no view of lake from lodging. The lack of communication re roofing disturbance and thus no use of patio / deck and no lake view from lodging lowered my rating for the Host & Stay

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy & Kelly L.

29 Aug 2023

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

Great Family Long Weekend

The cabin was great for our family vacation, it had something for all ages. It was clean and had plenty of space for our family of 8. The outside amenities were great and the lake is a great lake to spend the day on the boat.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

24 Aug 2023

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

Love the Chain of Lakes

We enjoyed our stay. The girls loved the pool table. Close to stores and food. We will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

17 Aug 2023

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

Fabulous stay!

We had a wonderful time at this property. It was spacious, clean and situated on a dead end road so very quiet. We absolutely loved the property and being able to use the pontoon to explore the many lakes. We also enjoyed making s’mores by the fire and relaxing on the screened in porch. It was immaculate upon checkin and communication with owner couldn’t have been better. Very quick to respond to questions. Our son caught a beautiful bass as well so he was pretty happy. Can’t wait to return.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad G.

13 Aug 2023

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

Fun Getaway on Lower Whitefish

Beautiful property. House was functional and more than enough space for a family of 6. Well stocked kitchen,and comfortable beds. Young adults and teenagers really enjoyed the upstairs theater, pool table and cozy sleeping quarters. John was super responsive and great to deal with. We rented the pontoon from him as well and enjoyed watersporting and touring the lake. House was organized and tidy. The home has high quality appliances and tvs in every room. Would definitely return. Thanks John!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike Z.

7 Aug 2023

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

Annual trip to connect with old high school friends

This place is perfect for a group of friends or a family... or even a couple of families who are looking to vacation together on a great lake! Although the guest house doesn't have a view of the lake, it has everything you's need and want, with the lake just steps away (around the main house). A couple of very nice bedrooms on the main level with a big living room, a fully stocked kitchen, grill, games for outside, etc... Upstairs has more beds, a full bar area with pool table, upper deck, etc... John, the owner, is great to work with... he'll rent his pontoon, so no need to bring your own boat... and there is a really nice place to have evening fires by the lake.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna D., Rochester

1 Aug 2023

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

Great guest house

The bedroom set up worked well for our two families. We had 6 teenagers sharing the upstairs space and the parents each had a bedroom on the main floor. We also rented the pontoon boat which was awesome for our big group. The air conditioning in the place worked great which was very nice as it was hot during our stay. John was very responsive to our requests and was kind when inquiring about a missing remote and pool ball (which were all found). The only negative was that you couldn’t see the water from the guest house but access to the water was very easy. Overall, this was a great property for a big group like ours and John was a great host.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

24 July 2023

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

Bliss on Whitefish

The property is well groomed and building and grounds are safe clean and very comfortable. The host is very responsive to concerns and questions. Our family consisted of teens, middle aged and older adults. The stairs to the dock count 26 and posed no problem for us. I needed to launch my fishing boat and that was located right across the road from the property. Very convenient. Very comfortable beds and sofa and chairs. Beautiful fireplace with patio and chairs to enjoy an evening fire. Ample firewood provided. Very enjoyable vacation John. Thank you for sharing your property with us.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by John Wilkus

Why they chose this property

Boat to Moonlite Bay, Manhattan's, Zorba's, or The Wharf. Less than 5 minutes by car to all the above along with Gas, Grocery, and shopping.

What makes this property unique

Private launch across the street with parking for truck and trailer.

Languages:

English

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Sectional

Upstairs Bar/Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom Main Level

Bathroom Upstairs

Spaces

About this property