Charming, peaceful, lakeside retreat

4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 12186 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Brainerd, MN

Lake Ossawinnamakee7 min drive
Brainerd International Raceway13 min drive
The Classic at Madden's Golf Course24 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Nostalgic 1930's lake cottage has 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths and sleeps 8-12 comfortably. It is nestled on 5 wooded acres and has 220 feet of westerly exposure on one of Minnesota's clearest lakes. Gilbert Lake is a premiere water-skiing and fishing lake. Because of its unique three-lakes-within-a-lake structure you are sure to find a calm place to fish or play nearly every day.

The home is conveniently located on the east shore of Gilbert Lake in Brainerd and is available to book Friday to Friday. Ir has easy access to Crosslake, Breezy Point, Nisswa, the Paul Bunyan Trail and all the activities the Brainerd Lakes area has to offer.

This cottage is beautifully decorated with wood floors through out. It also features a four seasons porch, deck, dock, outdoor fireplace, washer/dryer, central air, TV, ping-pong table and more.

Property manager

Joan Mimmack

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

RENTAL RULES 1. Smoking is NOT allowed. 2. People other than those in the Guest Party (Persons renting the premises, or “Renter”) set forth above ma

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Brainerd

Located in Brainerd, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Gull Lake. Travelling with kids? Consider This Old Farm, or check out an event or a game at Brainerd International Raceway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Brainerd, MN

What's nearby

Lake Ossawinnamakee - 7 min drive
Brainerd International Raceway - 13 min drive
Horseshoe Lake - 17 min drive
Legacy at Cragun's - 23 min drive
The Classic at Madden's Golf Course - 24 min drive

Getting around

Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 8 min drive
Casey's General Store - 9 min drive
Dairy Queen - 9 min drive
Wendy's - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming, peaceful, lakeside retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming, peaceful, lakeside retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming, peaceful, lakeside retreat?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Charming, peaceful, lakeside retreat located?

This family-friendly Brainerd holiday home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Mississippi River and Northland Arboretum. Lake Ossawinnamakee and Buffalo Hills Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Vicki K.

29 Aug 2023

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

Family Fun

We had a good week. We would consider returning. It was a good spot for the kids to keep entertained while the adults relaxed and caught up.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James H.

21 Aug 2023

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

Peaceful and Convenient

This was our second time staying here. This place doesn't disappoint. The lake is very clear,with lots of great fishing off the dock for the grandkids and even better fishing on the lake from the pontoon. The cabin is a little older, but very clean and there was plenty of room for our family of eleven. We enjoy how peaceful and quiet it is here and yet everything you could possibly need is just ten minutes away in Baxter. I'd like to mention that with little older cabins sometimes the water pressure isn't good or the water smells. Not here, the water pressure and hot water are great and the water has no odor. Great property, thanks for sharing it Ken and Joan.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

20 July 2023

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

Wonderful week at the Lake!

Thank you for sharing your lake cottage, it was everything we hoped for and made our family get-together from 3 states a complete lake vacation experience! We loved the vintage look and feel of the house. It was very clean and well maintained. The 4 bedrooms accommodated our 3-generational family of 12 nicely! We all enjoyed the cottage's large living space, 4-season porch and the basement rec room. It is on a quiet and secluded spot on the lake with great boating, fishing and beach area.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

jim t.

13 July 2023

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

GREAT STAY 2ND YEAR IN A ROW

We enjoyed the place very much. Nice area for the kids to play in the water and the dock works great for fishing off of and tying up the boat. thanks again for such a great place to stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kay B.

27 Aug 2022

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

Quiet, Peaceful, Quaint

This lovely cabin was perfect for our annual family getaway. 3 adults (Our DIL couldn’t make it) + 4 kids, ages 5-9. Plenty of beds to satisfy everyone’s need for privacy or companionship as the case might be. Soft, sandy shallow beach was great for little people. Owner rented us an awesome pontoon boat that made fishing a breeze. Cabin is decorated in a kitschy 40’s? era rooster theme, loved it. No dishwasher but I found it relaxing to wash them by hand. Great 4 season porch and game room in the basement. Plenty of hot water and the kitchen was stocked with lots of supplies. The outdoor fireplace was perfect for making S’mores.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022