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5 BEDS 2BA Crosby Home Just 4 blocks from Main Street & Bike Trails!

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LR view from kitchen
Open floor plan - LR & Kitchen
Kitchen island, no dining table
Interior
Welcome!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Crosby, MN
  • Place, Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Croft Mine Historical Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Crosby Memorial Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

1st Bedroom, Main Floor

1 Queen Bed

2nd Bedroom, Bunk Beds

1 Single Bunk Bed

Basement Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Extra Room in Basement

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Basement Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Main Floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

5 BEDS 2BA Crosby Home Just 4 blocks from Main Street & Bike Trails!

The Iron Willow is a cozy private home centrally located in Crosby; just blocks from the Cuyuna Lakes State Trail, Crosby Memorial Park, a variety of local restaurants, skate park, children's park, hospital, 24-hour Holiday gas station, ACE hardware, Family Dollar/Dollar General and more. Serpent Lake is only blocks away, and mini-golf and a gorgeous golf course are just 5 miles away. Huge Super One grocery store just 1.2 miles away and it is 16 miles to downtown Brainerd, 25 miles to Safari North (zoo) or Brainerd International Raceway.

The Iron Willow was originally a lake cabin! It was moved to it's current location about 25 years ago (sorry, no lake!). The fully stocked kitchen includes a full-size refrigerator with water dispenser and ice, electric stove, microwave, keurig coffee maker and more. The main level has a vaulted ceiling, open floor plan, kitchen island with seating and window air-conditioning units. The master bedroom with TV, a bunk-bed room and a full bath are also on the main level. There is an Echo Dot with Amazon Alexa in the living room. Ask Alexa (via Echo Dot) to turn on the TV, play some music, turn off the lights, lock the doors and more!

The finished basement includes living space with sectional and TV, 1 bedroom with TV, 1 extra room with a bed, (has a closet, lockable door and TV but is not considered a bedroom because it does not have an egress window), a bathroom with shower, a computer, a desk and a second Echo Dot.

We have WiFi, a blu-ray dvd player, a gas grill on the deck, a picnic table, a fire pit and off-street parking for 3-4 cars (or a boat trailer!). We also have a small lockable storage shed available for use.

Smoking outdoors only. Check-in and check-out times are usually flexible.

Thank you for considering the Iron Willow, we look forward to providing you with a clean and comfortable "home away from home"!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There are STAIRS and the home is NOT childproof!
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
"Events" are limited to booked guests only.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Please don't smoke near A/C units.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Damages - Booking party is responsible for any damages to property or property contents during the stay.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1618374vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: "Events" are limited to booked guests only.
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

About the area

Crosby

Crosby is home to this holiday home. Traditions at Cuyuna Falls Mini Golf and The Lakes 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 Crow Wing State Forest. Travelling with kids? Consider Northern Pacific Depot and Aitkin County Fairgrounds. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Crosby, MN

What's nearby

  • Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Croft Mine Historical Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Crosby Memorial Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Gull Lake - 32 min drive - 52.8 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 36 min drive - 45.3 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cuyuna Brewing Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bridge Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burritos California - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪High Wheel Confectionery - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 BEDS 2BA Crosby Home Just 4 blocks from Main Street & Bike Trails! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 5 BEDS 2BA Crosby Home Just 4 blocks from Main Street & Bike Trails!?

As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 5 BEDS 2BA Crosby Home Just 4 blocks from Main Street & Bike Trails! on 16 May 2026 start from AU$344, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at 5 BEDS 2BA Crosby Home Just 4 blocks from Main Street & Bike Trails!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5 BEDS 2BA Crosby Home Just 4 blocks from Main Street & Bike Trails!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 BEDS 2BA Crosby Home Just 4 blocks from Main Street & Bike Trails!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5 BEDS 2BA Crosby Home Just 4 blocks from Main Street & Bike Trails! located?

This family-friendly Crosby holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area, Croft Mine Historical Park and Crosby Memorial Park. Crow Wing State Forest and Cuyuna Lakes Trail are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

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

Super clean and comfortable.

Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay if you are looking to ride trails all day and enjoy downtown Crosby in the evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2025
Thanks Chris! It was my pleasure to host you guys - such great guests!! Come back any time!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Wonderful home

Our family had a great stay and the owner went above and beyond for our family traveling with a toddler!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
Thank You!! You guys were AWESOME guests!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert O.

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

Would stay here again

This house was perfect for our stay! Host was very accommodating,
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

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

Couldn’t ask for anything better

Great location, great host, great accommodation. Clean, well stocked, 2 washrooms are a treat with larger groups
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista J.

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

Awesome location

Loved the location. Everyone could go bike any trails or paths any time they wanted. Hosts were awesome and extremely responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren B.

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

Awesome hospitality

Great
Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

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

Excellent place to stay in the Crosby-area

Second time staying here and the owner continues to do an excellent job of maintaining the property and with communication. It is the 'go to' play to stay in the area with excellent amenities and local to all downtown Crosby has to offer in terms of shops and excellent restaurants.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2021
Thank you again for choosing to stay with us - you're SUCH a great group and you are ALWAYS welcome here!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas C.

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

Amazing

This place is beautiful. Warm and cozy feeling soon as you show up.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracie K.

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

Clean and great location

Easy access to bike trails and grocery. Clean! Excellent owner communication. We hope to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov 2020
We would absolutely LOVE to have you stay with us again! :-D
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruthie C.

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

Everything you could need

Beautiful place close to everything- we could easily walk or bike ride to many activities. Michelle was very accommodating and stocked the VRBO with everything we could possibly need.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rene R.

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

Great place to stay for Cuyuna MTB adventures

We had a wonderful experience staying at Michelle‘s place. She is polite, and responds in a timely manner. She is also very organized, without being bossy. We plan to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

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

Fabulous host with thoughtful extras!

Spent a few days visiting family near Crosby, MN, and this was a great place for my family to rest and recharge each evening. The host, Michelle was incredibly easy to communicate with (proactive even), and left some really thoughtful surprises for my kids to enjoy while staying. Really close to downtown Crosby and Serpent Lake - would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2022
Thank you, Lauren! We would love to have you back one day! Have a great summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracie K.

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

5 stars+

Property owner is so accomodating and ensures we have everything we need. Property is within a very short biking distance to the trail and near grocery store, etc. Have stayed several times and will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J.

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

Christmas

We were lucky to be able to spend our family christmas here. It was decorated beautifully and fully stocked for us. The house was perfect for us. If you are looking for a house in the area, I would recommend. The owner was responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec 2022
Thank you, Tom! It was our pleasure to host you guys and we'd love to do so again, any time! Have a wonderful New Year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb B.

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

Oktoberfest

Very good. Bedrooms in basement a bit small. Love the fire pit. Lots of seating. The only con was no table to play games at.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Winnie A.

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

Iron Willow House

We had a wonderful stay at the Iron Willow in Crosby, MN. the house was clean and well equipped. We used this as our base for day trips, golfing, boating, fishing, and the NHRA races in Brainerd. We were able to use the firepit one night during our stay. This is a quiet town with some great restaurants. Trailside Bar and Grill, Rafferty's pizza to name a couple.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

George B.

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

Family Gathering

The unit is clean and well equipped. Mgmt was prompt and clear in instructions and not overbearing. Six occupants were comfortable and two more could easily be added. Ten occupants might be stretch for the two bathrooms. Highly recommended. Thanks!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

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

Excellent property

Have stayed here 3 years in a row and look forward to coming back next year. Fantastic location, well managed place to stay when in the lakes area, great communication from the owner. Should be your top choice to stay in the area.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin G.

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

Great cabin for a weekend getaway with the family!

This was my third stay at Michelle’s cabin and, as before, it was perfect. Michelle has the place perfectly appointed and there was plenty of space for our family of four. The cabin is conveniently located in town near shops and restaurants. Looking forward to my next stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracie K.

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

Great location and host

Proximity to bike trails and the gracious host make this property top notch. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan D.

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

Great place to stay.

The house was furnished with everything possible. The owner was very concerned with our comfort. I would rent it again in a minute.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy D.

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

Perfect Family Getaway

We were in town to mountain bike. The location was perfect and easily rideable to trail access points. The shed provided ample storage for six bikes. The house had everything we needed and the host was gracious and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trine F.

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

Perfect! Close to the trails. Great outdoor space. House had everything one could possibly need.

Michelle was so sweet and accommodating. Lots of little extras that were much appreciated. We loved sitting around the fire pit by the beautiful wheeling willow tree.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

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

Stay was excellent

We really enjoyed the coziness and roomy stay at this location. The host was very thoughtful! I would come back to this location over others we’ve stayed at for sure. Thank you for your work on making this a great experience for our families!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022
You're so sweet!! Thank you!! And thank you for being such wonderful guests!

About the host

Hosted by michelle burgstaler

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My husband, Stan, and I enjoy spending time with our adult children, gardening and going for road trips. We get great satisfaction from having guests enjoy their stay and are always working on improving the property!

Why they chose this property

The Iron Willow is comfortable and laid-back home that feels more like a cabin; with it's own special charm and character. Our number one priority is cleanliness and our main focus is providing amenities that make guests feel comfortable and at home. The home is in a safe neighborhood conveniently located just blocks from the bike trails and "downtown" Crosby.

What makes this property unique

We love the iron range area and the old willow tree in the front yard, thus the name, "Iron Willow". We sanded, stained and installed every tongue and groove board ourselves. We've added some smart home features that we think make the Iron Willow a unique destination; especially if you haven't experienced them yet! We've included keyless entry locks, smart switches, a smart thermostat and even smart TVs.

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