Gull lake chain, best week of the year just opened up!! Week before the 4th

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9191 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Nisswa, MN

Nisswa Family Fun Center6 min drive
Nisswa City Park7 min drive
The Pines Golf Course7 min drive
St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional)79 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Guest Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Main

Toilet

Master Bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

2024 summer dates 2 openings left: 6/26- 7/3. 8/25-31

Rec room with AC, pool table, pinball, arcade, shuffle board and bar.

Amazing lake home with 3bd and 3 bath. On one acre of land at the end of the road with only 4 homes past ours. Open living room connected to the kitchen for entertaining.

Kids playhouse with slide and sandy beach for summer fun.

Kayaks ready to explore lake Nisswa or our channel and take them to the new city docks to explore downtown Nisswa.

Perfect place to create new family memories, ride your bike a mile to the Paul Bunyan trail.

Bring your boat or rent one and explore the 10+ restaurants on gull lake chain or play some golf at grand view resort that is less than a mile from our home.

Thank you for checking us out!

Property manager

Jeff Ritter

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Sandy beach - shallow, clear water
Patio with an AWESOME view of the lake!

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Do not park on the street, extra cars park in the opening prior to house marked on map. Boat trailers also go in marked space on map.

No fireworks and please keep front garage door closed for noise from rec room.

Do not enter the land across the street this is private property. We do have a ring doorbell on the front door.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Nisswa

Located in Nisswa, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. The Pines Golf Course and Nisswa City Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gull Lake and Mississippi River. Travelling with kids? Consider Nisswa Family Fun Center, 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.

Nisswa, MN

What's nearby

Nisswa Family Fun Center - 6 min drive
MN Surf Co - 7 min drive
Nisswa City Park - 7 min drive
The Pines Golf Course - 7 min drive
Gull Lake - 9 min drive

Getting around

Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

Lucky's Tavern - 14 min drive
Dairy Queen - 13 min drive
Cowboy*s - 11 min drive
Northwoods Pub - 9 min drive
Bar Harbor Supper Club - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gull lake chain, best week of the year just opened up!! Week before the 4th pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gull lake chain, best week of the year just opened up!! Week before the 4th?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gull lake chain, best week of the year just opened up!! Week before the 4th?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gull lake chain, best week of the year just opened up!! Week before the 4th located?

Nestled on the beach, this Nisswa holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of MN Surf Co, Gull Lake and The Pines Golf Course. Nisswa City Park and Nisswa Family Fun Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Marisa T.

24 Oct 2023

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

Amazing

Top stay! Everything about our stay was above and beyond our expectations. Beautiful place,comfortable beds and so much fun. We didn’t have to go anywhere. Lots to do, plenty of space and hours of entertainment with all the games. Every accommodations were met plus much more. I highly recommend this place. The owners are very friendly and kind.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B., Hamel, Minnesota

2 Sept 2023

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

Magnificent lake home on Nisswa

We absolutely loved our trip to Ritter Ranch. We came with another family with 5th and 8th grade boys in addition to us and our two preschool aged girls. We were worried that the gap between the kids was going to be tough but there was something for EVERYONE here! A playhouse and all the beach toys for the younger kids and an arcade machine for the older kids - also counting the dads in the older kid range :) We also had a bonfire (with s’mores as a welcome gift!), used kayaks, the guys golfed (both regular at Grandview and mini at Prates Cove in Baxter), and utilized the rec room to watch the Gopher football season opener in style! We rented a pontoon for the week and easily parked it at the end of the dock and loved our nightly boat cruises as well as our longer day trips to the sandbar where the littles could swim and of course Zorbaz. The house itself was immaculate. It was as if they deep cleaned it immediately before we got there. And don’t get me started on how nice it was for the kids and parents alike to put your toes in the sand and relax looking out at the channel. Overall this was an unbelievable week, the Ritters are the ultimate hosts, and if you are on the fence I suggest you move on this place now because you won’t find better.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy F., Chippewa Falls, WI

26 Aug 2023

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Family Fun in Nisswa

Ritter Ranch was overall the best vacation rental we've stayed at in the last 10 years. We've established a family tradition of having a summer week together with our 2 daughters and their families. From age 2 to 62, there's something for everyone here. Nisswa is a great little town with biking/walking trails, parks/playgrounds, Go-Karts, fishing, kayaking, swimming, shopping ... The Ritters meticulously maintain their lakefront cabin. It is clear they put in lots of hard work and take great pride in their property. There is a fun game room, kids playhouse, and cute little beach equipped with comfy chairs, umbrellas, lilypad, and nice sand. There are 2 outside dining areas set in the beautifully landscaped yard. The kitchen was wonderful to cook family meals. The bedrooms were comfy and peaceful. We will not hesitate to stay here again if our travels bring us to the Nisswa northwoods.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob L.

10 Aug 2023

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

Family Vacation 2023

Property was perfect for our family. Coffee in the morning was awesome as location was very secluded but just a short pontoon ride to Lake Nisswa thru a channel. The beach, lily pad, fishing off the dock, kayaking, and the playhouse were big hits with grandkids. The house was very clean, updated, and beds were great. The kitchen had all we needed and the out door dining was perfect with a great view of the lake. The back yard was perfect and fire pit was great. The recreation room in the garage was great to watch a movie or play a game of pool or darts. The Ritter’s have thought about everything like buckets by the doors to wash off sandy feet, sand toys for the beach, and many board games! A big Thank You to our hosts and thanks for the S’mores!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 May 2023

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Perfect for the whole family

This is a beautiful home with lots to keep all ages entertained. Everyone loved the kayaks, the row boat & the quiet mornings. The game room was fantastic! We came home feeling blessed & relaxed & the kids are already talking about our next visit :-)

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jeff Ritter

We love the fact that you have chosen to be our guest at the Ritter Ranch and yes, we know its not a ranch with Animals.
We have been making memories with our family's up north since we were both kids and want to keep making those – so we bought a CABIN!
Brandon and Logan really enjoy running around the huge yard, biking on the trails, the Chocolate OX, boating on the lake, eating outside.
Daina loves getting away from it all and Jeff enjoys the lake and playing with the boys.
We hope you have as much fun as we do – UP NORTH!

Why they chose this property

Quite street with full access to the gull lake chain. We are the second home on the channel that connects and you get a full lake view. Sandy beach with dock to park your boat. Very little wind with an acer to play.

We take great pride in a clean home with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Large kitchen and living room on the main level.