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Lake Home - 6 bedrooms, 3 bath, sleeps 16 guests - also includes 22 foot pontoon boat

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16241.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bunk room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main level, lake view king

1 King Bed

Main level king Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Twins room, lake view

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Lower level Bathroom

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

Main level Bathroom

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

Master Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Lake Home - 6 bedrooms, 3 bath, sleeps 16 guests - also includes 22 foot pontoon boat

Sanctuary at Norway Lake is situated on just over a half acre of nature's bliss. It features 6 bedrooms (plus a semi-private suite with king sleeper sofa in the lower level family room), 3 bathrooms, and very comfortably accommodates 16 people. All of the beds feature memory foam mattresses with an additional memory foam topper so each guest can choose between a softer, or firmer mattress experience. On the upper level one of the bedrooms offer guests the flexibility to choose bed configurations of either two twin extra long (XL), or combined for a single king size bed. In the second upper level bedroom we offer two sets of bunk beds to sleep four people. For the comfort of our taller guests all of the twin beds are XL - even the two sets of bunk beds. On the lower level we offer two bedrooms, each with king size or two twin-XL beds. All three bathrooms include complete towel sets, and body wash/shampoo/conditioner dispensers in the shower.
House amenities include a fully equipped kitchen for all your cooking needs, and dining for 12 people. All bedrooms, except the bunk room, offer Smart TV's with cable TV. The house is fully air conditioned, and Wi-Fi internet is available throughout the house. The deck features seating and dining table. Also included with your stay is use of the 20 foot Starcraft pontoon boat with 40HP Mercury motor, and seating for 11 people Including captain. And of course, there are plenty of other water toys including tubes, floating dock, floating dock, a single person kayak, double person kayaks, and standup paddle boards.
Norway Lake offers 514 acres of fully recreational waters with truly amazing water clarity - you can see the lake bottom from the house! The lake is fed by the Pine River and features black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, rock bass, walleye, and many other fish species.

Sanctuary at Norway Lake is professionally managed by Vacation Sanctuary
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** Due to ongoing technical problems with the VRBO booking system providing incorrect pricing instant booking has been disabled. Please be assured that I will respond to booking requests right away. Thank you.. Jay Gustafson - Host

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking or Vaping
No Pets allowed inside the house
No Parties or Event Hosting

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 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

About the area

Pine River

Located in Pine River, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Deep Portage Conservation Reserve and Mule Lake Wildlife Management Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway and Wildwedge Golf & Mini Golf.
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Chickamaw Beach, MN

What's nearby

  • Norway Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gull Lake - 30 min drive - 39.8 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 37 min drive - 50.2 km
  • Northern Lights Casino - 42 min drive - 53.9 km
  • The Classic at Madden's Golf Course - 57 min drive - 65.9 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Damsite - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bites Grill & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Harriet Club - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Home - 6 bedrooms, 3 bath, sleeps 16 guests - also includes 22 foot pontoon boat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lake Home - 6 bedrooms, 3 bath, sleeps 16 guests - also includes 22 foot pontoon boat?

As of 4 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Home - 6 bedrooms, 3 bath, sleeps 16 guests - also includes 22 foot pontoon boat on 28 Apr 2026 start from AU$1,071, 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 Lake Home - 6 bedrooms, 3 bath, sleeps 16 guests - also includes 22 foot pontoon boat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Home - 6 bedrooms, 3 bath, sleeps 16 guests - also includes 22 foot pontoon boat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Home - 6 bedrooms, 3 bath, sleeps 16 guests - also includes 22 foot pontoon boat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Home - 6 bedrooms, 3 bath, sleeps 16 guests - also includes 22 foot pontoon boat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Norway Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Pine River Library and Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway. Pine River City Hall and Kitchigami Regional Library Headquarters are also within 3 miles (5 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. 28 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

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

Beautiful sunset view

Everyone enjoyed their stay at this beautiful property and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great, we stayed here for atv riding and everything was great. Host was excellent and communication was great. House was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

We held a small family reunion (10 adults) and everyone loved the accommodations. The house was a perfect size. The dining area was comfortable for large group dinnersand
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria A.

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

Fantastic stay

We all had a fabulous time at the house. The location is excellent. We enjoyed every bit of our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke R.

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

Memorial weekend

Very fun clean place beautiful view. Nice clean lake will book again when in the area next
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessie M.

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

Great place for our large family

Fishing was a little shy but everything else was wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan B.

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

Great family time!

We totally enjoyed our stay. There was plenty of room to spread out and dining seating to accommodate our large group. Gazebo, firepit, game room, movie room, pontoon and fishing were great fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for large extended family. Description of house, amenities, supplies, etc. are accurate. Host Jay is very responsive to messages. Fishing is great once you figure out the lake. Groceries and supplies are nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie P.

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

Family Gathering

This place was so fun for our extended family to be able to gather and have enough space to enjoy spending time together. The views, fun toys, and wildlife were amazing not to mention very comfortable beds to sleep in at night! Would definitely like to return some day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

Ultimate Lake House Get-away!

A great house in a great location. The house is very well equipped in all areas especially the kitchen & has a plethora of entertainment options. The lake is just the right size, and quieter than the bigger lakes. We had plenty of room for our extended family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte B.

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

Nice place.

We enjoyed the garage with the games. The theater was used. We loved having the pontoon and kayaks. It is a wonderful set up.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

janet p.

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

Family time at the lake

11 of us stayed at this beautiful lake home. It was well stocked with all the necessities, dish soap, laundry soap, toilet paper, ect. The pontoon was great fun, as were the kyaks. An outdoor fire pit was great for a campfire with lots of chairs available. We have a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cody S.

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

Best VRBO Cabin To Date for Our Group!

Excellent Property for All Ages! It really has it all, from the A/C in each bedroom, movie theatre and TV's throughout. Pontoon, kayaks, paddleboards, life vests and a full game room and in the garage! You will not be board staying here! House was very clean check in/out was seamless. We will definitely add this place to the last to return to in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sara H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing cabin vacation

Overall, it was a nice stay. There was a lot to keep the kids busy from swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking to the game room in the garage. The cabin is located in a quiet neighborhood so it was peaceful! We took many walks, such a beautiful area and loved hearing the loons each day as well as seeing a bald eagle that would perch it’s self in a tree above the cabin! We had 13 people staying at the cabin and it was nice to all have a bed and to be able to spread out, the theater room was a huge plus!! Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Great Cabin!

This place had everything you could ask for. The garage game room, movie theater, pontoon, kayaks and so much more. We stayed for 3 nights and there was so much left to do, it was hard to leave. Beds were very comfortable and the AC worked well - you just had to go into each room and turn them on high and open the doors for the house to cool down. Would be happy to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Amber H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Overall we enjoyed our stay. The house was set up well for the large group we had with 4 sets of adults and kids ranging from age 1 to 16. The house is older but everything was working as needed. The yard was a good space but the landscaping could use some work, lots of weeds and overgrown areas, especially down by the dock where it would've been nice to have a less weedy area. Floating dock was broken. Kayaks and paddle boards were nice to have. Pontoon worked great. Lake is very weedy throughout and not very deep but we were able to catch some northerns and other small fish.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

linell l.

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

Great Entertainment House

This property's biggest draw for our family was its variety of activities: swimming (although a weedy lake, our kids didn't mind), fishing--both off the dock and on the pontoon; use of the pontoon whenever we wanted; amazing game room in the garage with ping pong, pool, air hockey, skeet ball machine, croquet, and badminton; tether ball; a large lot for just running around and game playing;and a movie room that was amazing. The neighborhood is quiet but we were close enough to town to run in for any supplies needed. The house is well-stocked with basic supplies This property worked so well for our extended family of 14--in fact, the little ones didn't want to leave!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy J.

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

Great time at The Sanctuary on Norway Lake

Our group of 9 ladies have been doing an annual getaway at different VRBOs for a few years. This is the first time we have already decided to return next year to this one. The Sanctuary is unique in the amenities and extras it provides. It is clean, well stocked with a huge variety of outside recreation equipment and yard games. Linens, beddings, towels were great quality and kitchen had everything. Even two refrigerators available for those of us who bring WAY TOO MUCH FOOD. Jay was a great host who answered all questions. We had such a fun time and were so very comfortable here. Definitely consider this house!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ted L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Couples golf vacation

The proximity to golf courses and the lake access made this house a perfect location for four couples to relax and have fun. The kitchen was well-equipped and there were plenty of dishes and glassware. We enjoyed a nightly bonfire after a leisurely pontoon ride. We even got in a couple of games of pool and air hockey! The gas grill, pontoon and kayaks could use a good cleaning but the interior was spotless and well maintained. While there really isn’t a beach area, the yard was large and patio area sufficient for our needs. The sunsets over the lake were a beautiful orange due to the smoky haze. This house would be perfect for 3-4 couples or large families who don’t mind sharing bathrooms as there are plenty of sleeping spots - especially the comfy theater recliners!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
Thank you Ted, I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay - it was my pleasure hosting your group. Thank you for your feedback on the boats and grill - I will be adding an additional outdoor space caretaker to the mix to help with the maintenance of those amenities. I will also be adding more sand to the beach this fall to widen it as much as the DNR allows. Thanks again, and I hope to see you again at Sanctuary at Norway Lake, or one of my other vacation rental properties. Jay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Breanna S.

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

Would rent again

Overall we had a great stay! There were a few minor hiccups (the power went out fromthe snow and logged all the tvs off every streaming channel) that Jay was very professional handling and helping us resolve. He answered all my questions in a timely manner and and was super nice to rent from. We will definitely be keeping this rental in mind for future stays.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

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

Best Cabin Trip

Thank you So much Jay!! This home is beyond beautiful! My family and I enjoyed our stay and we plan on making this a yearly trip. Jay is such a great host! He made sure the process for booking his place was easy, checking in & out was easy and also any needs or concerns, he was always there to answer any questions I had. This was our first cabin trip and it was the best one. The home itself was gorgeous and homey. The pontoon was fun, the theater was a hit for the family along with the ping pong table, pool table, skee ball, etc. One of my favorite things were the laser tag guns!! The cleanliness is great! We definitely recommend booking this place for your next stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Brad G.

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

Labor Day weekend

The house and property was everything as advertised. Pontoon was a huge hit! Could have been cleaner when we arrived. But that was the only issue and not a big one. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
Brad, thank you for your wonderful review and the additional feedback you provided off-line. We power washed the outside of the house to get rid of those unsightly cobwebs and dust. It was good to hear that my house keepers did a good job cleaning the kitchen and bathrooms - I greatly appreciate that feedback also. I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay, and hope to see you again next year -- or perhaps this winter for some ice fishing... Sincerely, your host Jay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

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

Great weekend getaway

Great experience, great place, and such a simple rental process. Couldn’t ask for more.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan L.

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

Perfect family getaway

We had a wonderful time with our family and cousins while staying at this lake home. There was plenty of space to spread out, the beds were comfortable, and the kids loved the movie theater room. The large dining room table was perfect for all of our meals. The huge plus, was the pontoon boat! We all enjoyed spending days on the lake tubing and fishing. This was the perfect home for us! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

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

Great gateway for a few days

This place was everything we needed to accommodate 6 families. Lots of amenities were offered, including aloe in the bathroom for after the sun. There was a flat area outside for our group to set up lawn games. There was one room in which the cool air wasn't working and we contacted the owner and a handyman was there within an hour to make the repair. Firewood and the utensils for making smores were provided for our nightly campfires. The gameroom in the garage was a big hit for our teens, along with the movie theater room and the pontoon. I'd highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

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