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Breathtaking view of Lake O'Brien from the spacious deck

Enjoy lakeside meals outside on the deck

Spacious kitchen with updated appliances

Living room right off the kitchen with room for friends and family to gather

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Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Washer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Crosslake, MN

Cross Lake Recreation Area15 min drive
Crosslake Town Square15 min drive
Crosslake Community Center20 min drive
St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional)106 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

We enjoyed our short stay! Accommodations are very nice, comfy furniture, great TV for watching the U.S. Open Tennis! We...

Mark W.

Sep 16, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Basement bedroom - queen bed, bunk beds

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Main level lakeside bedroom - queen bed

1 Queen Bed

Main level - queen bed

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main floor bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

PONTOON INCLUDED - RELAXING FAMILY CABIN ON THE WATERS EDGE OF LAKE O'BRIEN

Bring your friends and family to beautiful Lake O'Brien in Crosslake, MN., located just 2 hours north of the Twin Cities. With all the amenities of home, this cabin has all you need to enjoy your northwoods getaway! The cabin is situated just steps from the water's edge. There are two bedrooms on the main level and a third bedroom in the lower level with a queen bed and a set of bunk beds. There is one full bathroom on the main level with washer/dryer for easy access. HDTV smart TV 's on both levels and free wifi are also included. The kitchen has brand new appliances. All three bedrooms have also been recently remodeled. The cabin is perfect for up to 6 guests. We suggest a limit of 6 due to the size of the cabin and single bathroom.

The cabin is located 5 miles East of Crosslake, which has a variety of restaurants, bars, and shops to please the entire family. The lake is perfect for all types of recreational water activities or just relaxing on the dock and soaking up the sun. Bring your own boat and launch it at the new boat launch, which has parking located nearby. Take advantage of all the lake has to offer in the Winter months as well. Enjoy ice fishing on the lake or snowmobiling on the freshly groomed trails around the area. No matter the season or reason for your getaway, this cabin has everything you need to make lasting memories with friends and family!

We do keep our calendar up to date, so if you are seeing availability, then it is likely available. Please feel free to inquire with any questions you may have and we will promptly reply.

Weekly rentals are Friday to Friday. Check in is at 4:00 PM and check out is at 10:00 AM

PONTOON INCLUDED WITH ALL JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST RENTALS.

Property manager

Chris Dahms

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 4 total)

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Crosslake

Located in Crosslake, this cabin is on a lake. Crosswoods Golf Course and Golden Eagle Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mississippi River and Crosslake Town Square. Travelling with kids? Consider Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway and Wildwedge Golf & Mini Golf. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking.

Crosslake, MN

What's nearby

Cross Lake Recreation Area - 15 min drive
Crosslake Town Square - 15 min drive
Kicks on Route 66 - 16 min drive
Crosslake Community Center - 20 min drive
Big Trout Lake - 22 min drive

Getting around

Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

‪Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar - ‬19 min drive
‪Maucieri's Italian Bistro Bar & Deli - ‬16 min drive
‪The Wharf - ‬22 min drive
‪Pine Peaks Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
‪Zorbaz - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is PONTOON INCLUDED - RELAXING FAMILY CABIN ON THE WATERS EDGE OF LAKE O'BRIEN pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at PONTOON INCLUDED - RELAXING FAMILY CABIN ON THE WATERS EDGE OF LAKE O'BRIEN?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PONTOON INCLUDED - RELAXING FAMILY CABIN ON THE WATERS EDGE OF LAKE O'BRIEN?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is PONTOON INCLUDED - RELAXING FAMILY CABIN ON THE WATERS EDGE OF LAKE O'BRIEN located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly cabin is within 9 mi (15 km) of Crosslake Town Square, Cross Lake Recreation Area and Crosslake Community Center. Crosswoods Golf Course and Golden Eagle Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

13 June 2024

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

Comfortable cabin

The cabin was clean & comfortable. The area was so pretty. Beds were comfortable, the kitchen was well stocked including a variety of spices. The lake was clean & clear. And surprisingly quiet. The lily pad was a hit. The pontoon so lovely. Nearly every cast off the dock produced a sunny or a perch which thrilled our 6 y o grandson & kept his daddy busy…when he wasn’t untangling the 4 y o’s line! Exactly as listed. Would recommend. Thanks Chris!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley G.

1 June 2024

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

Peaceful and relaxing

Loved the deck overlooking the lake and the surrounding woods. The cabin had everything we needed, and the pontoon was also clean and made our stay even better!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

16 Sept 2023

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

Stay at Lake O'Brien

We enjoyed our short stay! Accommodations are very nice, comfy furniture, great TV for watching the U.S. Open Tennis! Well-equipped kitchen. Beautiful view, night sky magnificent and breathtaking. We relished the cozy, quiet retreat. Loved watching the pair of loons. Chris was very prompt and friendly in responding to any questions. Would definitely return.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom F.

10 Sept 2023

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Memories made

Lots of memories made this long and very hot weekend! Having the pontoon was the best! The lily pad got lots of use too! Thanks so much

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jan R.

4 Sept 2023

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

Birthday get away

We enjoyed the cabin and the area. The cabin was comfortable and had everything we could possibly need for our stay, actually more amenities than most other rental properties we have stayed in. A big plus was the pontoon. It was a very nice boat for it being a rental. Fishing on the lake was good, all varieties of fish. Campfires at night were a nice relaxing end to each day. Crosslake was a cute little town that was was only a few minutes away. The large grocery store was a plus as well as cute shops and restaurants. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S., WOODBURY, MN USA

25 Aug 2023

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Lake O’Brien 2023

Our favorite place to end out the summer. We’ve been going to this wonderful spot for at least 8 years and next year we are adding a second week.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Amy T.

21 Aug 2023

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Swimming, Fishing, Boating Fun

Great stay on O'Brien Lake. The kids and dogs enjoyed swimming and snorkeling in the clear water, and playing on the Lilly Pad right at the dock. Caught a couple nice fish on the lake. Great stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

12 Aug 2023

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Family vacation

We had a wonderful week at your cabin. We had beautiful weather so we enjoyed taking the pontoon out on the lake, floating in the water, going for walks and sitting on the deck looking at the lake. We will definitely be coming back!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad H.

3 Aug 2023

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

Enjoyable Stay!

Great cabin with nice amenities. Having the pontoon was a great addition.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna V.

21 July 2023

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Great cabin

The cabin was clean and fit our families needs. We had a blast on the pontoon and Chris was very responsive with any questions we had. The lake was a bit weedier than we would have liked so we swam off the pontoon.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerry L.

18 July 2023

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

Nice Lake place

Very happy with the accommodations. Quick response to questions.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

27 June 2023

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Relaxing

Had a great week at the cabin. Weather was great, lake, boat, location were all wonderful. Cabin is as listed. Clean and conveniently located. Super relaxing. Will definitely book again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

16 June 2023

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Stayed 6/9-6/16

Our stay was perfect. The lake is clean, quiet and had fish which made the anglers happy! House is clean and modern and comfortable with a large new deck over looking the shoreline. Was a great place and hope to go back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri K.

29 May 2023

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Perfect Memorial Day weekend

We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday stay on Lake O’Brien. Weather was amazing, and the pontoon boat availability was a huge bonus. Our son loved the paddleboard and we capped off each evening with a great campfire. Thank you Chris and Steve!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

24 Sept 2022

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Relaxation at its best!

Wonderful time had by our family! Accommodations were great, fish were biting, camp fires, and pontoon rides.. Great times and memories made on Lake O’brien

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

9 Sept 2022

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Great vacation

Love staying at Lake O’Brien at this cabin. Always clean, well supplied with the necessary ‘toys’ - lily pad, pontoon & paddle board. Very comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin W.

5 Sept 2022

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Can’t Wait to go back

We had a wonderful short trip up north! The Cabin was perfect for our family. Lots of fishing, boating, paddle boarding and relaxing! We can’t wait to go back next year.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

28 Aug 2022

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Pure Bliss

I can't say enough nice things about our experience renting this lovely home from Chris. I was an early adopter of VRBO, and have been renting places 3-4 times a year for the last 15 years, and this was one of the easiest and most relaxing experiences I've had yet. The house was PERFECTLY equipped with everything you'd need, the beds were super comfortable, the seating areas were great, the outdoor toys/ boat/paddleboard were FANTASTIC, the views stunning, the deck was amazing, the lake was sandy. In short, it was perfect. Also, a quick shout out to Crow Wing Rentals if you want an extra paddleboard or a kayak as we did. Super easy!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristi R.

14 Aug 2022

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A perfect getaway!

We absolutely loved our stay! The lake was so peaceful, and we were surprised by how quiet it was. The bunk bed room on the lower level was great for our three kids, and we loved having the windows open to hear the loons at night and early in the morning. The lake was calm, warm and great for fishing, and made even better by having access to the pontoon, lilly pad, and the paddle board. Chris also made everything so easy with his communication! Thanks for an amazing stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele G., Maple Grove, USA

10 Aug 2022

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Relaxing last minute stay

What a relaxing cabin. We really enjoyed the peaceful setting and the pontoon rides. We saw lots of wildlife, used the grill and swam at the sandbar. We will definitely be back. Thank you Chris.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Ashley G.

7 Aug 2022

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Pontoon included is EVERYTHING!

My family enjoyed our stay at Chris' cabin. It was just as described. We couldn't get over how close it was to the water. Literally steps away. We spent our days boating on the pontoon, relaxing on the deck, playing in the sandbar on the lake, and spending quality time as a family. The cabin itself has everything you need to make your stay comfortable. I really appreciated having spices, oil, paper towels, toilet paper, saran wrap, tinfoil, and plastic baggies. That normally doesn't come with a rental! It helped on the packing for sure. My kids LOVED the lily pad and fishing off the dock. The only downfall to this cabin is there is only one bathroom. Chris lists this in the description but there were times when we could have used two for sure. Besides that, we absolutely loved our stay and will be back for sure!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E.

6 Aug 2022

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Lake Cabin

I wanted to turn around and return as soon as we left. This was a great trip! We are a family of four but there was plenty of room for more. The cabin is clean and comfortable. We stayed during the weekday and the neighbors were gone so it felt like we had the lake to ourselves. Loved fishing off the private dock. The lily pad and paddle board were much enjoyed. The pontoon ran perfectly and was so nice to have available to use anytime we felt like going for a ride. There is a lakeside firepit we also enjoyed. The cabin has a beautiful lakeside deck with great rocking chairs to sit and enjoy the view. It was so cool to see and hear the loons on the lake. It was a plus to have the washer and dryer if needed. If it is available do not hesitate to book! We can not wait to be able to return.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

2 Aug 2022

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Great Property

The property is in very good shape and well maintained. The pontoon is was very nice and runs well. Lastly the communication with the property owner/manager is exceptional.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shanna W.

11 July 2022

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2nd year

We love this property! We booked last year and knew we would be interested in coming back. The neighbors are all very friendly and quiet. We were worried with the 4th that it would be a week of fireworks, but it was limited to the city’s celebration and the following night a house across the lake. Chris is always very good with communication. We had some issues with the well and no water, but we kept Chris informed and he did get someone to come look at it the day we were checking out. House was clean and loaded with all the things you need so you aren’t hauling everything! One thing to consider in the future would be a retractable baby gate on the deck for small kids and maybe something in the upstairs railing due to spacing. Our oldest is expecting and that would be a consideration next year. Don’t think twice, great place to stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S., WOODBURY, MN USA

2 July 2022

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Great as always!

Such a wonderful week that always goes too fast. Lake is not a "busy" one with tons of boats. Dock and deck are so wonderful to just sit and relax the day away. Fishing is successful too!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022