House in Aitkin, MN

Lake Home Private Retreat

Lake Home Private Retreat

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back of house
back deck
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great room

Overview of Lake Home Private Retreat

4.8 out of 5 Exceptional
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12743 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • GymGymGym
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Aitkin, MN
  • Popular LocationFarm Island Lake4 min drive
  • Popular LocationThe Lakes10 min drive
  • Popular LocationMille Lacs Lake18 min drive
  • AirportDuluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)108 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Lake Home Private Retreat

This incredible remodeled ranch style home is located on 100 acres of private wooded property and has several hundred feet of lakeshore on Sunset Lake. The home and property work great for corporate retreats, off site meetings or family reunions. The house is set back from the lake in a totally secluded area looking out over a large back yard surrounded by thousands of mature pine trees. There are 3-4 miles of private trails through the woods, fields and marshes. Walk up to the field at dusk and you will likely see deer feeding on the grass. At night you will hear the loons calling. It's about a 100 yard short walk to the lake and private dock that can be accessed via driveway or backyard trail. In the summer months, the lake can be difficult to see through the trees from the house.

The home is approx. 8,000 sq/ft and has 3 fireplaces, a large fully equipped kitchen, screened in porch with ceiling fan, large deck, family room, and a great room with a gas fireplace, dining area, huge leather sectional, computer, highspeed wireless internet, Roku streaming capabilities, CD, VCR and DVD players. There is a large finished basement with a wet bar, ping pong, bumper pool and foosball tables, sauna and large stone fireplace. Walk out the basement to a large patio and fire pit.

Within 10-15 minutes you can be golfing or dining at Ruttgers Bay Lake Resort, or fishing on Lake Mille Lacs, one of the best Walleye lakes in the country. There are several other restaurants and golf courses in the area as well as dozens of good fishing lakes, including Sunset Lake, which is great for Bass and Northern Pike. There is a 14' fishing boat and motor at the dock for your use and a pontoon for an additional cost of $375 for the week. The quiet lake is great for water skiing and boating. There is a boat landing if you choose to bring or rent your own boat or personal watercraft. In the winter months the property works great for snowmobiling, ice fishing and cross country skiing. The Cuyuna Trail system, about a 15 min drive away, covers nearly 800 acres inside the Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area (CCSRA), and has been ranked as a silver level ride center by the International Mountain Bicycling Association. Also about a 15 minute drive is the vibrant and fun town of Crosby with several new restaurants and shops.

There is a full-time caretaker that lives on the properly in a separate house who is available to answer any questions during your stay. He stays to himself unless needed. Please note: he does have friendly dogs that run free on the property, so if your group has anyone that is afraid of dogs, this may not be the house for you.

Keywords: Large Home

Property manager

Duncan Lee
Premier Host
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Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

About the area

Aitkin

This holiday home is located in Aitkin. Mississippi River and Farm Island Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Traditions at Cuyuna Falls Mini Golf and Paul Bunyan Land. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.

What's nearby

  • Farm Island Lake - 4 min drive
  • The Lakes - 10 min drive
  • Traditions at Cuyuna Falls Mini Golf - 11 min drive
  • Crosby Memorial Park - 18 min drive
  • Mille Lacs Lake - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Joint - Tavern & Eatery - 12 min drive
  • Bear Pine Bar - 10 min drive
  • Zig's - 10 min drive
  • Auntie M's Kaffeehaus - 10 min drive
  • Ruby's Dining Room - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Home Private Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Home Private Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Home Private Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Home Private Retreat located?

Located in Aitkin, this family-friendly holiday home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Farm Island Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Traditions at Cuyuna Falls Mini Golf and The Lakes. Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area and Croft Mine Historical Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

4.8

Exceptional

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4.7/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

4.9/5

Communication

4.7/5

Location

4.6/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Dan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The pictures do not do it justice!
This place is huge. Not in the mansion each room is big, but they are, but there is so much space our 6 guys didn’t even start to use the rooms available. You couldn't ask for a better place to get away from things. My friends and I are going to try and make this our yearly stop. Its perfect and has everything we need.and then some! Worst thing about the place is that I don't live there own it! Thank you for a wonderful place to spend times with my closest friends. WE shall return, again and again and again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

4/5 Good

Lorrie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Huge home in the Woods
The house was gigantic with plenty of space for everyone and lots of neat decor. It was a bit tricky to find, depending on which way you come in. The kids loved the oroperty manager's two dogs, who came around regularly. Communication was prompt. An older home with a few peculiarities but noyhing we couldnt deal with. Awesome game room downstairs for nightly competitions. We enjoyed our family stay with kids and grandkids. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect house
This house had plenty of space to gather or to have alone time. The kids loved it, especially the game room basement! The pontoon was fun and easy to use.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

Nancy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding for a large group
We were 6 college friends looking for a lake property that could hold us all and this home was perfect! Although it was a short walk to the lake, the location was excellent. We enjoyed the pontoon boat and saw more birds out on Sunset Lake than the Rice Lake Wildlife Refuge. Loons would greet us each morning, osprey fishing, sandhill cranes and, of course, Canadian geese. The beds were very comfortable, kitchen had everything we needed, large tables for dining and a great room couch that could fit us all comfortably! Everything was clean and well arranged. The huge back deck came with a gas grill and a screened in sun room. We couldn’t have asked for a better stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Lowell P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Fun
The house was perfect for the 11 of us. Prior to our stay I kept thinking of questions and the hosts answered all of them promptly and courteously. When we pulled in we got to meet Jerry (caretaker - great guy) and he was about to gas up the pontoon so that was ready for us. I also brought my own boat, the landing isn't the best but very interesting lake, we caught lots of small fish but the action was nonstop. We also golfed 3 times at great courses less than an hour away. Thanks for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

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