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Lavish Renovated Lake Home on Shamineau - HIGHLY RATED!

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A dining area with a dark wooden table, chairs, and a view of a lake through a glass door.
A modern kitchen with dark blue cabinets, a central island with bar stools, a refrigerator, and a chalkboard menu.
A modern kitchen with dark blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden dining area.
A modern kitchen with a built-in stove, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living room with a TV and ceiling fan.
A modern kitchen with a dark wood table, a white clock, and a sign reading "BEACH".

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 12•4 bedrooms•7 beds

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Motley, MN
  • Place, Shamineau Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gull Lake
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Brainerd International Raceway
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Common area 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Downstairs NE Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Downstairs SW Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

NE Upstairs Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

SW Secondary Upstairs Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Upstairs Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lavish Renovated Lake Home on Shamineau - HIGHLY RATED!

Treat yourself by staying at one of the nicest lake homes, on one of central MN's nicest lakes! This spacious home just went through a complete remodel and is the perfect place to relax with family and friends. This home has many upscale touches and can sleep up to 12 people. The shoreline on Lake Shamineau is flat, sandy, and clear, making it a great place to swim with the kids, paddle boat, and fish off the dock. The home backs Pine Ridge golf course and has activities for all seasons.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No glass down at beach and lake area and don't litter. Please help remove any trash from beach area and lake that you find you mind.
Be thoughtful and cautious when using the lake dock. It is slippery when wet and is shallow in certain areas. Be smart and don't get hurt.
Watch for traffic and yield to vehicles. Typically Aztec Rd is calm and quiet, but always be cautious.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3059499vb
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: 20
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
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

Motley

Located in Motley, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. The Vintage at Staples and Pine Beach are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Shamineau Lake and Fish Trap Lake. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Motley, MN

What's nearby

  • Shamineau Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Gull Lake - 31 min drive - 49.7 km
  • Cragun's Legacy Courses - 32 min drive - 51.1 km
  • The Classic at Madden's Golf Course - 34 min drive - 52.6 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 40 min drive - 63.3 km

Getting around

  • Staples Station - 15 min drive
  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bremers Booze Bank - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪2 Tall Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Castaway Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪the republic - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪DQ Grill & Chill - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lavish Renovated Lake Home on Shamineau - HIGHLY RATED! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lavish Renovated Lake Home on Shamineau - HIGHLY RATED!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lavish Renovated Lake Home on Shamineau - HIGHLY RATED!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lavish Renovated Lake Home on Shamineau - HIGHLY RATED!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lavish Renovated Lake Home on Shamineau - HIGHLY RATED! located?

This Motley holiday home is on the beach, steps from Shamineau Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Fish Trap Lake and Lake Alexander. Lake Placid is 9.2 mi (14.8 km) away.

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. 30 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theresa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a very nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great living space for our two families. So lovely to wake up and have coffee at the kitchen table while watching the waves on the lake. Very well accommodated house. Host was very gracious as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

joel h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean rooms nice house in a great location
Stayed 16 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Becky W.

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

Great accommodation for a family get away

The weather was nasty but the accommodations were wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Travis was great to work with… we were renting over opening fishing and because of the late, cold, spring weather the dock was scheduled to be put in until the next weekend… he asked how important it was to have it in and lo and behold it was in when we got there! The grandkids loved spending time on the dock!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A BEAUTIFUL place to stay!So many of the extras are there to use!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice updated cabin and was nicely stocked
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it peaceful, fun, host Travis is great, w
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Taylor N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, very kid friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline B.

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

Wonderful Family Vacation!!!

Beautiful home & wonderful beach / lake!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarika R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just like the pictures. Great amenities and everything we needed to enjoy the lake! Super family friendly!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gayle S.

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

Vacation getaway

Easy access to the lake and the kids had fun fishing and just being together.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey H.

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

Loved our stay

We had a wonderful time during our stay, the cabin was beautiful. Quiet neighborhood and Travis was very responsive with any questions. Lake was great for fishing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful venue! Expansive sandy beach on pristine Lake Shamineau. The home is beautifully decorated and well-stocked with staples so no unexpected runs for salt and pepper. Best VRBO experience yet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The lake property is perfect for family get togethers. Lots of space for meals, sleep and activities. If you bring a boat, there is a private dock across the street and a beautiful lake for cruising and swimming. Travis is a great host and has equipped the home with everything a group could need.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee F.

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

Great getaway

We had a wonderful time! The lake home was exceptional and shoreline was great for swimming and fishing! We would definitely come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Lake Shamineau Stay

Spotless home with above and beyond amenities. Stunning views in a lively neighborhood. Wish we could have stayed longer. Travis was a super responsive host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa V.

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

Well-Stocked Clean Home and Property

Beautiful well stocked home with great appliances, great beach, dock and lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ron H.

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

Family vacation

Fun
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timothy L.

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

Perfect for family vacation on a beautiful lake

Exceptionally equipped, clean, and plenty of room for our family of 5 adults and 4 young grandchildren. We particularly appreciated the toys the grandchildren could use. The beds were very comfortable. The owners were very responsive. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome! Everything was perfect and enjoyed by our family of 10! Loved the beach! This home was clean, comfortable, spacious and the large dining room table was great! It was furnished with everything you might need and then some. Our kids and grandkids loved the kayaks and paddle boat. Would definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joel B.

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

Perfect Stay on Lake Shamineau

We had an excellent stay at Travis' place on Lake Shamineau! Check-in was easy, the cabin was very clean and had everything we needed (and more). The cabin is right on the water. Lake Shamineau is a beautiful lake in Northern Minnesota. We will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2023
Great hosting you all and really hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LANCE G.

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

NEW RENOVATION

Beautiful home with great views in a quiet neighborhood. Had everything we needed and more including ice machine that makes ice balls. Travis is a great host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2023
Thanks for the kind words and hope you all can come back in the fall when the walleye bite is hot!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard J.

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

Outstanding Experience!

Property layout was great! The home was well furnished with all amenities we needed. Everything was so nice! Easy access to boat launch (very close to lake home). Garage was a very nice feature, we were able to put our fishing boat in the garage at night which was great! Would highly recomend this rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Travis Wilson

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Born and raised in this beautiful area of MN. Our family now resides in AZ full-time, but visits our lake house in MN as frequently as our schedule allows. We enjoy the outdoors and love life at the lake. We are happy to have a place that we can share with others, so others cane also make great family memories.

Why they chose this property

This property is new, modern, and quite frankly the nicest in the area. This home went through a complete remodel in July of 2022, where the home was transformed into a place that you don't want to leave. As soon as you enter this house you will see that this isn't your typical vacation home, especially for a lake home in central MN. This home is well appointed and continues to have the best reviews of all properties in the area.

Staying here is awesome all times of the year! Spring fishing, summer vacations, fall leave colors, and winter snowmobiling. The home is setup to be comfortable all year long and there is always something to do!

What makes this property unique

High-end appliances, new furniture, and premium quality mattresses, including a Tempur-Pedic mattress in the primary suite.

A incredibly flat lot with no stairs into the main living area (ramp into front door) and no stairs at the lake shoreline. This is very rare for a lake home in this area and works really well for young kids and anyone that has a hard time getting around when stairs are involved.

Awesome private beach area with great swimming and fishing right off of the dock.

Close to incredible fishing, golfing, snowmobiling, motorcycle riding, etc., and etc. Most people visit here for a week with their family at the lake, but others come specifically for other awesome outdoor activities beyond the lake.

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