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Private Retreat - Great for families! Great dates available in September

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Big windows looking out at large private yard and lake. Gas grill provided
Great view of the lake, seating for 6 in swivel rocker, 2 recliners, full couch
Great TV viewing in the leather recliners
Welcome to The Boathouse!
Flex area in corner of living room is your place to work or keep a puzzle going

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Long Lake Upper
  • Place, Paul Bunyan Land
  • Place, This Old Farm
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Den

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Private Retreat - Great for families! Great dates available in September

You will love your get away to 'The Lake' when you stay at our cabin, The Boat House, directly on Upper South Long Lake. All the amenities you want mixed with classic cabin comforts like knotty pine interior, quilts, and being lulled to sleep by the loons calling.

The living room addition and connected dining room a provide panoramic view of the lake. The living space features a natural stone gas fireplace, 1 rocking swivel chair, 2 leather recliners, a full couch with 2 recliners, and a 52" high definition TV, cable connected. The dining room has a full size table with 6 chairs.

The kitchen and bath are fully updated. Two generous sized bedrooms plus a separate den sleep 6 comfortably.

Great private lot with huge shade trees, large yard for yard games, and 200 feet of private lakeshore. The lakeside deck includes a dining table with chairs, and glider. Such a great spot for reading, an afternoon nap, watching the loons, a memorable meal, and catching a glorious sunset.

Enjoy the day swimming, boating (canoe is provided), and fishing right off your private dock. Bring along your own boat and waterskiing, wakeboarding, drifting in the sun, and serious fishing are yours. Please note that the dock is out of the lake from around October 1st to around May 15th - check with us if the dock is important to you.

Evening bonfires, roasted marshmallows, shore lunch, the call of the loons, and a lake full of fun will all become a part of your family memories.

While our place is very private it is just a short walk to a local bar and restaurant to enjoy a beer and great burger.

We are just a few miles east of Brainerd for shopping, antiques, and nightlife. Enjoy all the sites, attractions, golf and restaurants in the Brainerd Lakes area! Lake Mille Lacs is a few miles away.



Keywords: lakeshore, private, lake home, cottage, cabin, summer home, knotty pine, families

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Good for families
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Events

No events allowed
6 person maximum at any time
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
2 dogs max- Addl charge. No puppies.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed at all
1) No fireworks, firecrackers, sparklers, or anything related of any kind at any time
2) No parties of any kind are allowed
Quiet hours 10 pm to 8 am

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
Note from host: 6 person maximum at any time
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Brainerd

Located in Brainerd, this cabin is on the waterfront. Mississippi River and Telef Paulson Wildlife Management Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include This Old Farm and Paul Bunyan Land. WonderTrek Children's Museum and Northland Arboretum are also worth visiting. Snorkelling and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Brainerd, MN

What's nearby

  • Long Lake Upper - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Paul Bunyan Land - 13 min drive - 12.9 km
  • This Old Farm - 13 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Lake Ossawinnamakee - 23 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 36 min drive - 38.0 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Green Lantern - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Shores - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Oak Lawn Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dennis Drummond Wine Company - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Char's Bar at Paradise Shores Resort - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Retreat - Great for families! Great dates available in September pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Private Retreat - Great for families! Great dates available in September?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Retreat - Great for families! Great dates available in September?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Retreat - Great for families! Great dates available in September located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Long Lake Upper and within 9 mi (15 km) of Telef Paulson Wildlife Management Area and This Old Farm. Paul Bunyan Land and Buffalo Hills Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

About the host

Hosted by Tom and Linda Herzog

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Tom and Linda have been vacationing on Upper South Long Lake for many years. We met at a bonfire party on the lake and have raised 3 kids with loads of summer lake adventures! We are excited to share our cabin with you. As a matter of fact you might see us on the lake as we enjoy 'Up North' at our place on the same lake!

Why they chose this property

We have been vacationing on this Lake for over 40 years. We love it up here so much this is our second home on the same lake. Wildlife, long walks, eagle spotting, loon calls, water sports, sunsets, talks and s'mores around the campfire are all woven into our family fabric. You'll be happy when they are part of yours!

What makes this property unique

We take a lot of pride in our cabin so you will find it neat and clean. We have made many improvements that you will appreciate. You will love the privacy provided by our 200 feet of lakeshore, big front yard, lakeside deck, and the wooded lot. From many windows of the cabin you can not see our neighbors. On bad weather days there is lots of space in the cabin for family card games, movies (small library included) or a check on the current sporting event on the big screen TV. Up to 2 dogs can stay with prior approval and additional fee paid

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