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The Cuyuna "Retro Retreat" Family Lake Home

The Cuyuna "Retro Retreat" Family Lake Home

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Loft
Property grounds
Kitchen
Lakefront, fire pit, and dock
Spiral staircase and kitchen

Overview of The Cuyuna "Retro Retreat" Family Lake Home

Reviews
9.0 out of 10 Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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Brainerd, MN
  • Popular LocationPaul Bunyan Land15 min drive
  • Popular LocationCrosby Memorial Park19 min drive
  • Popular LocationBrainerd International Raceway39 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

About this property

The Cuyuna "Retro Retreat" Family Lake Home

Groovy, comfortable and quiet 1970's retro lake home. If you like Mid Century/70's vibes this is the cabin for you! Includes shag carpet, swag lights, yellow themed kitchen, knotty pine paneling, and rattan/wicker. If you long to experience that part of the past look no further! Being the 3rd generation owners we are so proud to keep my grandparent's original design aesthetic in mind as we continue to make upgrades and improvements. We warmly welcome you to experience our family lake home!
The space
Clearwater Lake is home to 76 private residences of which only 12 are year-round residences, the rest of the lakeshore (approx 1/4) is undeveloped and owned by a youth camp, this lends itself to being a very quiet and "private like" lake. The lake itself is great for anglers (fishing guidebook available onsite) and is approx 900 acres.

The entire home is approx 2200 sq/ft. There are 2 equal sized bedrooms on the main floor, one with a queen bed and the other with a full bed. The main floor is also home to the kitchen, dining room w/ a table to accommodate 10 guests, Living room w/ wood burning fireplace*, deck overlooking the lake and the "tree house" porch. The lower walkout level has lake views from the family room and 1 large bedroom with a queen bed. Main floor and lower levels both have 3/4 baths (toilet, shower, sink). Loft level (VRBO Does not have a loft category) has 6 twin beds. Double wrought iron spiral staircase connects all levels. There is a large lakeside deck the leads to staircase access to the lakefront. Full onsite laundry room is available. Large 3 season screened "tree house" porch that seats approx 10-12 people off kitchen and overlooks lake and forest.

Turnaround driveway with ample parking for 6-7 cars*. Our dock can accommodate a boat up to 24+ feet if needed. Forest side of home has large firepit* and our lake side has a small lakeshore firepit* with a couple chairs to enjoy the view.

*Firewood for fireplace and firepits to be supplied by guests
*In winter parking may be more limited due to plowing

The lakeshore is partially wooded with large openings for the dock and stairs leading into the water. It is slightly rocky on the lakeshore on our property, I grew up swimming barefoot with no issues but if you are sensitive to smaller rocks and occasional seaweed underfoot we recommend water shoes.
Guest access
Access the entire 3 bedroom lake home with loft - plus one of the clearest & cleanest lakes in Minnesota, our two fire pits and plenty of wooded land and walking and biking opportunities on the Cuyuna trails.

=> City of Crosby (approx 10 minutes north)
- BRAND NEW Super One Grocery store (and Liquor Store)
- Cuyuna mountain bike trails
- Iron Range Eatery
- Victual
- Cuyuna Brewing Co.
- North Country Café
- Rafferty's Pizza
- Spalding House Bar/Eatery
- Burritos California
- Hard Water Lounge
- Farmers Market Saturday Mornings in Spring/Summer/Fall

Boat/pontoon rental:
- Woodland Beach Resort
- Bay Lake Marine
- Sullivan’s

Golf Courses:
- Cuyuna Rolling Hills
- Jack's 18 at Rutger's Lodge
- The Classic at Maddens resort
- Craguns Legacy courses
- The Pines at Grand View Lodge

In Fall/Winter there are numerous ATV/Snowmobile/Cross Country Ski trails around the lake and area. You are welcome to bring any ATV's/Snowmobiles you desire.
Other things to note
TV's: 4K Smart TV's (43" & 65") with Log-In access to common apps like Amazon Prime, Disney+, Netflix, Apple TV, etc. Use HDMI from your laptop to access your own cable channels.

High speed dual-band Wifi mesh network (50MB/sec download speed).

Winter Guidelines:
Be very careful! Stairs, steps and driveway can be very slippery. Contracted snow removal but we cannot guarantee immediate access in large storms. Come prepared to be snowed in for a minimum of one day (rare). Please bring your own firewood for the fireplace and firepit. Fire extinguishers on site.

Property manager

Zach Polsfuss

Languages

English

Amenities

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Brainerd

This cabin is located in Brainerd. Mississippi River and Northland Arboretum reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Paul Bunyan Land and This Old Farm. Traditions at Cuyuna Falls Mini Golf and Nisswa Family Fun Center are also worth visiting.
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Brainerd, MN

What's nearby

  • The Lakes - 13 min drive
  • Paul Bunyan Land - 15 min drive
  • Crosby Memorial Park - 19 min drive
  • Mille Lacs Lake - 29 min drive
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 39 min drive

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Green Lantern - 12 min drive
  • Lonesome Pine Restaurant and Bar - 21 min drive
  • Bear Pine Bar - 13 min drive
  • Zig's - 13 min drive
  • Gujer Yogurts And Treats - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cuyuna "Retro Retreat" Family Lake Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cuyuna "Retro Retreat" Family Lake Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cuyuna "Retro Retreat" Family Lake Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cuyuna "Retro Retreat" Family Lake Home located?

Situated in Brainerd, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of The Lakes, Paul Bunyan Land and This Old Farm. Traditions at Cuyuna Falls Mini Golf and Crosby Memorial Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Renae B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best time ever!
Awesome cabin all around. Lake had fish boys fished all day, great for tubing and swimming. Host was great! Loved every minute!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Brent V., Mahtomedi

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Name Says it all
We enjoyed the decor. The retro theme brought back a lot of memories of our upbringing. I was most impressed with the layout of the house. The house itself is set up on a hill and the large windows in every room facing the lake made for amazing scenery. Because the house is in vintage state, the plumbing was a bit loud but this adds to the experience. There is a lot of steps down to the lake and a few need some minor repairs. Clearwater Lake was very quiet during our stay and the fishing was great. We did a lot of mountain biking and Crosby might be one of the best biking communities in the state. A real plus. Thank you Zach and Bridget for making this available.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Zach Polsfuss

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English
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