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Family Getaway on Two Private Lakes

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A two-story house with a wooden staircase and a deck.
A two-story house with a wooden staircase and a brick foundation.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, and a rug.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A living room with a large window, a black sofa, a coffee table, and a TV stand.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
This vacation home offers space for 12 guests with 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It features lake views and a patio for outdoor relaxation. Families can enjoy nearby swimming, fishing, and tubing, while golf enthusiasts will find courses close by. The property is pet-friendly and located near Crow Wing State Park and Northland Arboretum.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Baxter, MN
  • Place, White Sand Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Perch Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, North Central Speedway
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

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

About this property

Family Getaway on Two Private Lakes

Escape to your own private oasis nestled between two small picturesque lakes in Baxter, Minnesota. This spacious and inviting single-family home sits on a sprawling two-acre lot off of a private road, offering unparalleled privacy and tranquility for your perfect getaway.

Location:
Located right off of 210 in Baxter, this retreat provides easy access to the area's natural beauty while being just a short drive away from all of the shops, restaurants, and activities the Brainerd Lakes Area has to offer. Immerse yourself in the serenity of lakeside living while still enjoying the convenience of local shops, breweries, and restaurants. Golf and dine at Cragun’s or Maddens, only ten minutes away. Take your pick of popular lakes, just minutes from public access to Sylvan, Dade, White Sand, and Whipple; 12 minutes to Gull Lake, 15 minutes to North Long and Brainerd International Raceway, 25 minutes to Cuyuna State Park.

Accommodations:
With five bedrooms and two bathrooms, this two-level home comfortably accommodates families or groups of friends seeking a memorable vacation. Just steps away from the Baxter snow mobile trail, this home offers easy access to all of the outdoor activities the BLA has to offer such as fishing, kayaking and canoeing, as well as ATV, hiking, and mountain bike trails. Enjoy the comforts of home on your lakes area vacation, family friendly touches and amenities ensure a carefree and comfortable stay.

Amenities:
We strive to provide everything needed for your stay.
Fully equipped kitchen: Prepare delicious meals with ease using the modern appliances, including full oven, air fryer, crockpot, dishwasher, and coffee bar.
Outdoor grill: Fire up the grill and enjoy the evening on the spacious patio overlooking Mile Lake.
Family-friendly amenities: Catering to families, the home offers essentials such as a high chair, crib, and pack and play for the little ones. The kid's room has toys and books to keep them occupied, and three TV's offer streaming services for movie night. browse our selection of family games and puzzles, or go outside and play in the large private yard.
Laundry facilities: Pack light and take advantage of the washer, dryer and laundry detergent provided for your convenience.
Pet-friendly: Bring along your furry friends to join in on the fun!
Private beach area: Spend leisurely afternoons lounging by the water or take a kayak out from the private beach.
Ample parking: Whether you're traveling with multiple vehicles, boats, or recreational vehicles, ample parking space ensures hassle-free accommodations for all guests.
If there is anything we can provide to make your stay more comfortable don’t hesitate to reach out!

Your Perfect Retreat:
Whether you're seeking a peaceful family vacation, a reunion with loved ones, or a fun-filled getaway with friends, this spacious single-family home in Baxter, MN, provides the ideal setting for creating lasting memories. Embrace the serenity of lakeside living, revel in the abundance of amenities, and make yourself at home in this inviting retreat.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience the best of Minnesota's lake country. Book your stay today and make lasting memories with your family!


For more information on the Baxter Snowmobile Club and Trails: https://www.mnsnowmobiler.org/get-involved/our-clubs/club-listing/baxter-snowmobile-club

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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
We have a kids room! Books and toys available.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3416649vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 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

Baxter

Located in Baxter, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. Cragun's Legacy Courses and Roundhouse Brewery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mississippi River and Crow Wing State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Northland Arboretum, or check out an event or a game at North Central Speedway. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and hiking.
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Baxter, MN

What's nearby

  • White Sand Lake - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Perch Lake - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Crow Wing State Park - 8 min drive - 10.1 km
  • North Central Speedway - 9 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Bay Lake - 9 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪El Tequila Mexican Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Poncho & Lefty's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Getaway on Two Private Lakes pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Family Getaway on Two Private Lakes?

As of 27 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family Getaway on Two Private Lakes on 7 Dec 2026 start from AU$845, 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 Family Getaway on Two Private Lakes?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Getaway on Two Private Lakes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Getaway on Two Private Lakes?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family Getaway on Two Private Lakes located?

This family-friendly Baxter holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of White Sand Lake and Lower Whipple Lake. Northland Arboretum and Perch Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible place, really great hosts, and the value is incredible for how nice the place is, it felt like I was stealing with how little I was paying compared to how great it was.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication. Lots of room, bedrooms and beds. Many kitchen staples stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and perfect set up for our quick stay with our family and 2 dogs. It had everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very clean, room for everyone, very accommodating, and pet friendly! Had a great time playing mini golf, Safari zoo, and Whipple Beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host is prompt in responses. Clean house. Kitchen is well equipped. Close to shops (minutes away). Yard is great to have. Spacious house! Great hosts! This will be our go-to place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2026
Thank you Connie, we thoroughly enjoyed hosting you and your family and we hope you come back and see us soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very gracious hosts that welcomed us with snacks, wine, and beer waiting on the table and in the refrigerator. So well equipped with sleeping arrangements and beds for little children if you have them. Huge yard to play outside. Only question would be why there were no top sheets on the beds ... only bottom sheets and comforters on top.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property on a deadend road with great view of lake and very quiet.Large spaces inside and outside to relax. Full kitchen and amenities for cooking instead of eating out. Perfect for families or group of guys for a golf trip. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2026
Thank you, Jason. Hope to see you again soon!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Loved the place was a nice get away north for the weekend
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Getaway

Lots of space for our gathering to celebrate my sisters 70th birthday!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2025
Thank you we are glad you enjoyed your stay. We would love to have you back anytime !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet and comfortable property with relaxing outdoor & indoor spaces with great lake views. The host was very responsive and made sure the property was everything advertised and more. Our group really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Second time staying here. Excellent location, beautiful home, and great communication with owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Great home and location for a golf weekend with friends. Owners were very responsive and house was clean and perfect for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a perfect set up for 6 of us with 3 boats, had easy parking so we could back boats in drive and charge batteries we night, as we fished different lakes every day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family fun weekend

We had a great time! Fun spending time with family and lots of fun things to do within minutes of your house. Everyone enjoyed Ernie’s on Gull. It was the family’s favorite outing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

All was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I have never stayed in a VRBO so well equipped and stocked. I brought all sorts of paper and cleaning products but didn’t need them at all. Home is huge and exactly as advertised. Owner was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

We had a great stay. Beautiful yard! My dog loved it. Lots of things to keep the kids company!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2025
It was great having you Marina, please bring the family back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home and location

Our second year in row at this location. Hope we can reserve again for next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time! Great house! Great view!

Had a great time. House was as advertised and was equipped with everything we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
House was roomy. Enough space for 6 of us. Nice view of the lake. Kids enjoyed the kayak. The hot water was extremely hot so you really had to be careful when turning it on.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location and house

Very satisfied with this property. Felt like home. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2024
Thanks Patrick, we are happy you enjoyed your stay. We loved hosting your group and you’re welcome anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great ,location was good , ponds and kayaking was a plus ,just had trouble with new locks. Had good communication with owner and got that resolved. I would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our long weekend at this home, but there were some negatives we feel we need to share for the sake of other potential customers.•When we arrived, we noticed 15-20 sticky, drip spots on the kitchen floor leading from the refrigerator to the dining table. I dampened a paper towel to wipe up the spots and was surprised to see the paper towel was completely brown with dirt from just one of the floorboards, and each floorboard I wiped in the path of spots was the same. Basically, the floor didn’t appear to have been washed in a while, and there were food wrappers under the couch. We expect the home to be clean when paying a cleaning fee.•We were surprised that there wasn’t a top sheet on the bed, and the bedspread was pilly on the underside.•Thistles were everywhere in the backyard. This isn’t a yard where you would want to play yard games.•When I attempted to launch my kayak in the lake behind the house, I sunk into the mud up to my shins trying to get out into deep enough water to board the kayak and finally had to give up. I specifically selected this home because it advertised being between two lakes and listed there were kayaks available, so ideally the home description would have been updated to mention the lake wasn’t accessible at the moment.•Everything went smoothly with check-in and using the smart lock on the door.•Annika provided a quick response to a couple of minor questions.•The location felt remote while being only 8 minutes away from city.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent home and location

The property was amazing for having peace and quiet overlooking the lake. Close proximity to Brainerd/Baxter made it extremely easy going back and forth throughout our time there. The owner was incredibly responsive and pleasant. Will definitely attempt to stay again in the future if in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Annika O’Byrnes

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Why they chose this property

Our home is in the perfect location, just minutes from Costco and all of the Baxter amenities. We are situated on the Baxter snowmobile trail, down a private drive and sandwiched between two lakes. With empty acreage on both sides, this property provides all of the privacy you want while still being close to anything you need.

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