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FALL DATES OPEN! Lakeside Cabin - Sandy Beach & Amazing Lake View!

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A lakeside cabin with a dock extending into the water, surrounded by trees and a stone wall.
A cabin with a dirt path leading to it, surrounded by trees and a lake.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a fireplace, a television, and a large window overlooking a lake.
A wooden interior with a round dining table, four chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of a lake through large windows.
A wooden cabin with a chimney, a picnic table, and a grill area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Hillman, MN
  • Place, Platte Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Brainerd International Raceway
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Place, Gull Lake
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

FALL DATES OPEN! Lakeside Cabin - Sandy Beach & Amazing Lake View!


FALL IS IN THE AIR - BOOK NOW!!! Dates open for Fall fishing, leaf viewing, bonfires by the lake, atv/utv rides - all the best of the season:)

Don't miss out on a great vacation or weekend getaway. Book your stay soon! There is no better time than relaxing at the lake and making memories!

Lakeside cabin retreat with activities right outside the front door. Enjoy the lake life during all four seasons.

Cozy year-round cabin on Platte Lake, less than 2 hours north of the Twin Cities. Great year-round recreation area. Platte Lake is 1600+ acres and has access via channel to Lake Sullivan with 1100+ acres. Both good fishing lakes in summer and winter - northern pike, crappie, sunfish, bass and walleye.

Relax and experience the lake life during your stay at our lakeside retreat. Enjoy gorgeous sunsets by the bonfire right next to the lake every evening! Bring your own boat (launch available at public access on lake) and take advantage of 100' of perfect sand beach for all summer watersports - swimming, waterskiing, tubing, and fishing. ATV/UTV trails are nearby for spring, summer and fall riding. In the winter enjoy ice fishing and easy access to snowmobile trails. Build a fire in the woodstove and enjoy the fabulous view while watching movies, playing board games, or reading a good book. The lake is beautiful throughout the year!

Our cabin is the perfect spot for a family vacation, couples' getaway, or hanging out with your best friends. There is plenty of room for 7-8 adults to sleep comfortably, with 3 bedrooms (3rd bedroom is a sleeping loft). Living & dining rooms feature panoramic lake views. A TV/DVD player for movie nights and a stereo/CD player for listening to your favorite tunes. Free Wifi provides high speed internet access for those who may need to work during their stay. Prepare meals in the fully equipped kitchen, just bring your own food and drinks. Some staple items are available. Both gas and charcoal grills are available for your use outside. Bring your own charcoal.

Early check-in or late check-out may be available, based on occupancy prior to and following your stay. Please confirm arrival and departure times with the hosts before your stay.

Find more information about Platte Lake and the surrounding area on the lake property owners association website - www.plattelakemn.com

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Consent PRIOR to rental. Renter will pickup waste.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Wash dishes, pots & pans, etc.
Please leave the key on the table and lock the door when you leave.
We are not responsible for personal items left behind.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Outdoor security camera located on garage monitors drive and outdoor entry space for safety and security precautions only.
Owner not responsible for accident/injury while using lake/dock for water activities. Loft ladder must remain OPEN at all times when loft is occupied.
Renter must be courteous to neighbors, observe appropriate noise levels, control pets and clean up pet waste, while occupying this rental unit.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2388900vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Hillman

Located in Hillman, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Mille Lacs Indian Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Roosevelt Wildlife Management Area and Mille Lacs Kathio State Park.
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Hillman, MN

What's nearby

  • Platte Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Grand Casino Mille Lacs - 24 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Paul Bunyan Land - 35 min drive - 40.9 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 55 min drive - 69.9 km
  • Gull Lake - 59 min drive - 74.6 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jr's Junction - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Brother's Porky Pine Bar and Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Coyotes Crossing - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Soap Box Camp Fire - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mann Cave - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is FALL DATES OPEN! Lakeside Cabin - Sandy Beach & Amazing Lake View! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at FALL DATES OPEN! Lakeside Cabin - Sandy Beach & Amazing Lake View!?

As of 25 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at FALL DATES OPEN! Lakeside Cabin - Sandy Beach & Amazing Lake View! on 26 Jan 2027 start from AU$1,082, 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 FALL DATES OPEN! Lakeside Cabin - Sandy Beach & Amazing Lake View!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at FALL DATES OPEN! Lakeside Cabin - Sandy Beach & Amazing Lake View!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at FALL DATES OPEN! Lakeside Cabin - Sandy Beach & Amazing Lake View!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is FALL DATES OPEN! Lakeside Cabin - Sandy Beach & Amazing Lake View! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Platte Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Roosevelt Wildlife Management Area and Sullivan Lake. Whitefish Lake and Camp Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

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 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best time!Fishing off the dock was such fun and those sunsets cannot be beat. Thank you so much to the hosts, the cabin was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2026
So happy to hear that you enjoyed your time at our cabin! You were able to experience some of the best of lake life during your stay. Come back anytime - we would love to have you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the experience. Perfect size for our family of four, beautiful view and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2026
Happy to hear your family enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for a relaxing weekend. The kids loved fishing off the dock and swimming in the lake. The sunset did not disappoint. Returning next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2026
So glad your family had a great weekend! See you next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were up for a serious golf weekend and basically just needed a place for 4 of us to crash. This definitely fit the bill. Nice, cozy cabin with plenty of beds and a beautiful view to wake up to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location and view of the lake perfection. The cabin is rustic and comfortable. Great for a long weekend getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was so peaceful, the weather wasn’t the greatest but we still had a great getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place

Wonderful place to gather and make cute memories with family. Place was clean and welcoming, felt just like a home away from home
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There was so much to love about this charming lakeside cabin. The warm pine paneling, thoughtful decorations, and cozy atmosphere gave it the unmistakable character of a true Minnesota cabin. The easy access to the lake was another big plus, and the lake view was simply breathtaking. On our first evening, we were treated to an unforgettable sunset over the water.Unfortunately, the bed was much too firm for both my wife and me. We eventually had to move to the living room, where we slept on the sofa and recliner. Because a comfortable night’s sleep is such an important part of any stay, I felt I had to deduct one star. Aside from the bed, however, we truly enjoyed the cabin and everything its beautiful lakeside setting had to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

We had a wonderful stay! Everything was clean and the property was perfect for our group. The kids loved the sand beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely little cabin on Platte Lake

This was a perfect little cabin for our family of 7 to spend Memorial Day weekend. The Baniecke family were wonderful hosts! We would definitely recommend this VRBO.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2023
We are so happy your family enjoyed your stay on Platte Lake. Come back and stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay for the 4th

We had a wonderful stay for the 4th where we enjoyed the scenery, fishing, kayaking and relaxing. The house and property were just as described and Jeanette was very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very nice

Great location. Beautiful lake.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Weekend

The cabin had everything we needed and we had a wonderful relaxing weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2024
Happy to hear you had a great weekend at our cabin! Thanks for staying with us. Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ice Fishing Weekend

Had a wonderful time staying in the cabin. The cabin was clean, warm, and inviting. The lake is also really great fishing and you can walk to some really nice spots.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing lake side cabin retreat

This cabin exceeded our expectations! Incredibly clean and quaint with the best lake access of any cabin we’ve been to yet. Thoughtful hosts on our 10 year anniversary!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

cozy relaxing get away

This is a great cozy little cabin with incredible views of the sun set. The cabin was exactly as described. The hosts Scott and Jeanette were very helpful and responsive to my needs. Definitely a place I would stay again.
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Platte Lake Cabin

We had the best family time! Great hosts. Great place, clean, beautiful views, sandy beach,, clean water and great fishing! 10 10 would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay at our cabin on Platte Lake!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice

Family of four stayed over memorial weekend. Cabin has a beautiful view of the lake. Neighborhood is very peaceful and the cabin description is accurate. Dock access for our boat was very handy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Family getaway

Beautiful property, gorgeous lake view, large sandy beach, house big enough for a family to all sleep comfortably, boat launch nearby. Hosts were communicative and responsive. Only issue we had was it was quite rainy two days and the home isn’t very close to any attractions, but we knew this going into our stay so wasn’t an issue. Would definitely and stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great week long stay.

Great vacation! Nice area to swim. Great Lake to enjoy. Fishing off the dock was a hit for the kids. Plenty of room for some yard games. Cabin had everything we needed for a week long stay. Will stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2023
So happy you had a great week and hope to see you back in the future:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quality Family Time!

It was the perfect cabin for our family to have quality time together! The beach area was the perfect size and space for the toddlers to play in the water! The kitchen had everything we needed! I would definitely stay here again! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful weekend

The cabin was amazing. All the things you would need. The neighborhood for a busy weekend was prefect and peaceful. It worked so well with our family. I am hoping to stay there again in thr future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Holiday

Enjoy the property and the closeness to the lake. The yard space allows us to set up a tent, set up badminton and bean bags/ corn hole. We kayaked and swam in the lake, we had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The sweetest property on a beautiful lake.We've been coming to Platte for decades, but this was our first time renting a cabin. We loved the homey feel of the cabin, and were impressed by its clever use of space.Communication was a dream, to boot.Definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

3 night family getaway

Owners did a really nice job with this. They left all the little things there to make your stay feel like home. I parked my 20’ ranger on your very own dock. Bonfires at night. Everything was perfect. My family had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2023
So happy your family had such a great time and enjoyed your stay at our cabin. Have a great rest of your summer!

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