Family Cabin w/ Fire Pit, BBQ, Hammock + Arcade Game Room

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A lakeside lodge with a dock, surrounded by lush greenery and a pond.
A hammock with a view of a lake and trees.
Two arcade machines with colorful screens and joysticks.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a rug, and a view of the outdoors.
A kitchen with a coffee station, a stove, and a sign that reads "EAT".

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Baxter, MN
  • Place, Perch Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, White Sand Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Brainerd International Raceway
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Baxter

Located in Baxter, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Roundhouse Brewery and WonderTrek Children's Museum are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Northland Arboretum and Paul Bunyan Land. Travelling with kids? Consider Nisswa Family Fun Center, or check out an event or a game at North Central Speedway. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Map
Baxter, MN

What's nearby

  • Perch Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • White Sand Lake - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 9 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Legacy at Cragun's - 14 min drive - 18.3 km
  • The Classic at Madden's Golf Course - 15 min drive - 19.4 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Tequila Mexican Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Cabin w/ Fire Pit, BBQ, Hammock + Arcade Game Room pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Family Cabin w/ Fire Pit, BBQ, Hammock + Arcade Game Room?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Cabin w/ Fire Pit, BBQ, Hammock + Arcade Game Room?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Cabin w/ Fire Pit, BBQ, Hammock + Arcade Game Room?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Cabin w/ Fire Pit, BBQ, Hammock + Arcade Game Room located?

This family-friendly Baxter holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Perch Lake and White Sand Lake. Northland Arboretum and Red Sand Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 22 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best part of Whispering Pines is the private and peaceful feel even though you’re minutes from the city. The cabin was clean and spacious and the game room was a BIG hit for our family. The views from the interior of the cabin out onto the lake are priceless and the large bonfire pit and supplied wood was very nice. The “caffeine station “ was also a nice touch and the ice making machine in the refrigerator was very convenient. A wonderful family vacation was had by all and the memories created at Whispering Pines will last forever.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2026
Thank you for sharing such kind words, Mark — it’s wonderful to hear that our house felt like a peaceful retreat and that your family enjoyed the game room, views, and all the little touches we love to provide. We’re delighted Whispering Pines helped you create lasting memories and would be thrilled to welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 5 had a wonderful time at the cabin! It was clean, comfortable, situated within 10 minutes of stores, restaurants, water parks and beaches, but also very private. The game room was SO FUN! The hosts were very helpful and responsive before and during our stay. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2026
Traci, thanks so much for the kind words — I’m glad our house was clean, comfortable, and that the game room was a hit. We appreciate you noticing our responsiveness and would love to host you again when you’re back in the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Celebrated my daughter’s Sweet 16 birthday with all teenagers & they loved it! By far, the best we have stayed at. Hospitality - phenomenal. Response time - very quick. Easy to read and understand instructions. Definitely family friendly for all ages. The teens actually put their phones down! The only reason I don’t want to highly recommend is to keep the calendar open for me to rent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2026
Rachel, thank you so much for the kind words — I’m so happy the celebration was memorable. I’m glad our hospitality and instructions made things easy; we’ll keep working to make our house welcoming and effortless to use. Hope to host you again whenever you’re ready.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts were great, very nice property that was welcoming for a smaller family get together over new years.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words! We were thrilled to host your family for New Year’s. It’s wonderful to hear that the property provided a welcoming backdrop for your holiday memories. We would love to have you all back again for your next family getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Very cozy and clean and within close range of all Brainerd has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Clean, cozy and well kept. Perfect place for a family with littles ones.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2025
Thanks for the kind words! We appreciate you choosing to stay with us and we hope you return again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was central and the home was fabulous.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan 2026
We appreciate the 5-star review! We love that our guests can enjoy a central location while still having a fabulous, comfortable home to retreat to at the end of the day. Being so close to Northland Arboretum and the Paul Bunyan State Trail is definitely a guest favorite. Thank you for staying with us!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Close to town, exactly as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jan 2026
We appreciate the 5-star review! We strive to make sure 'everything is great' for our guests, from our high cleanliness standards to our convenient location. Being just a short drive from Brainerd International Raceway and many other local hotspots makes our home a perfect home base for exploring Baxter. Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 Star Experience! Great, clean, and beautiful place to stay. The hosts are fantastic, responsive and gave great recommendations. The garage area is great for kids and adults to enjoy with all the entertainment. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was great for our stay. Very clean, so well stocked, a great hangout area in the garage with a lot of things for the kids (and adults) to do, and wonderful communication. It is also very close to stores and restaurants but secluded enough that you don't feel near them. I will say it should be noted that it wasn't possible to access the water from the dock. The end of the dock is all mud and weeds. If the water levels of lake are low this may not be typical, but we almost rented a jet ski and were relieved we didn't as we would not have had any where to tie it up. Only mentioning this to say it might be worth checking with the hosts prior to booking to clarify if that is the case. Thank you for a great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2026
Thanks, Lindsey — so glad our house worked well for your weekend and that you found the space clean, well stocked, and the game room enjoyable. Unfortunately, Mother Nature hasn't been kind to the majority of the Brainerd Lakes Area as the entire area is in a significant drought and lake levels are lower all around! We look forward to hosting you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cabin for a weekend getaway

We stayed for a long weekend with the family. The cabin was very clean, stocked with plenty of amenities, and had a beautiful view of the lake. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there, our kids really enjoyed the game room, and overall we had a wonderful experience. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2025
Thanks for the great review Mike! We appreciate that you chose our home for your stay and look forward to hosting you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very impressed with the home and service they provided! You can tell they care about providing a good experience! Highly recommended
Standing on the deck looking out over the lake
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2025
Thank you for the kind words, Ronnie! It is true that we care about providing a great experience when a guest stays at our property. Let us know if you plan on being in the Brainerd Lakes Area and need a place to stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. Beautiful house, very clean, beautiful decks. Great view of the lake. Saw a beautiful sunrise and lovely moon at night reflecting off the lake.Close to restaurants. Would highly recommend and we just might have another girls trip and stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

Rented a pontoon from sportland rental. Had a great time out on the water as well as hanging out in the yard and game room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin. What I liked the most is kids playroom with variety of toys, kept out 4 and 2 yo entertained for the entire stay. Separate game room kept our teenagers entertained as well. Interior design is very modern and stylish. Location is just perfect, 5 minutes to Costco, Wallmart, Target. Close to Brainerd, Nisswa and Gull lake ( 20 min drive).
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jan 2026
Thank you so much for the detailed review! We are thrilled to hear that the playroom and game room were hits with both your little ones and your teenagers—as any parent knows, keeping that age range entertained at the same time is a huge win! We’re so glad you enjoyed the modern design and found our 'home base' convenient for your trips to Nisswa and Gull Lake. It was a pleasure hosting your family, and we’d love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time here! Booking and communication prior to our arrival was great. Check-in was super easy. We stayed for 5 nights and our kids were entertained the entire time. I loved that they had things to accommodate our young children (pack and play, high chair, kids plates and utensils), an entire kids playroom, and a garage with lots of fun games. The coffee bar was amazing, the toiletries they provided were beyond what we were used too (compared to other rentals), and the house was incredibly clean. We never ran into any iasues with plumbing or heating. My entire family had nothing but positive things to say about our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan 2026
We truly appreciate the feedback! It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed the coffee bar and our premium toiletries—we love providing those extra touches to make our guests feel at home. We take great pride in our cleanliness standards and our family-friendly amenities, so knowing your kids were entertained the whole time is the best news. Thank you for choosing our home for your family getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Amenities

This rental was amazing for our needs. We were in town for a family wedding, and the location was great. The view was very enjoyable. And the owners were very accommodating to our special needs. This was the best stocked VRBO we’ve ever stayed in! The coffee bar was so nice, the extra toiletries Were very thoughtful, and we had plenty of towels and bedding. I would recommend this to anyone who needs to stay in this area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing, quiet, entraining

It was definitely a “home away from home”. The garage was perfect for any night owls or for kiddos to get some energy out. It was also a great space to celebrate my brothers graduation from Teen Challenge. No complaints at all. We can’t wait to book again this summer to enjoy the outdoor amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2025
Hi Haley - Thanks for choosing to stay at our home! Congratulations again to your brother on his graduation! We look forward to hosting you again soon. Scott and Richelle
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little getaway.

As advertised. Did a little Spring weekend and had a blast. The game room was a big hit! Cozy clean, and calming. Scott was awesome and responsive. We will definitely come back to enjoy the lake in warmer weather. 5/5
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jan 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words! I’m so glad you had a blast during your Spring weekend and that the game room provided some great entertainment. 'Cozy, clean, and calming' is exactly the vibe we hope to provide. It was a pleasure hosting you, and I’m already looking forward to having you back to enjoy the full Brainerd Lakes experience when the weather warms up!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We'll definitely be back!

We had an amazing stay and couldn’t have asked for a better experience! The house was clean and absolutely adorable—such a charming place! The property was well maintained and stunning, making for a great getaway. We loved everything it had to offer, from the fun-filled game room to the stunning views. Coffee in the morning was the best! The location was perfect, too. Lots to do in the area! We’re already planning our next visit—but next time for a longer stay! Scott was incredibly kind, with excellent communication and quick response times. Having stayed at several VRBO properties, I can confidently say this one is at the top of the list. Don’t hesitate to book—this place is perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2025
Thanks for the kind words Alyssa! We appreciate you and your family choosing to stay at our home. We look forward to hosting you again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is beautiful. My grandkids loved the playroom. The garage had so many fun games to play. I loved that there was a recliner in the living room as i need to keep my feet up. The host answered our queries quickly. We had two issues. It’s June and the dock wasn’t in. We had to drag the kayaks and paddleboard through long grass and mud to use them. My husband couldn’t kayak as he didn’t feel he could get through there and into the water safely. The second issue was that we bought food to grill and the gas grill had no gas and the wood pellet smoker had no pellets, only dust. We got it to smoke a little bit but the temp never got hot enough to warm the food. We had to use the microwave. We let the host know the first night of these issues and it sounded like they’d deal with them but it didn’t happen while we were there. Still, we loved the area and we’d stay there again definitely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property Only stayed 3 nights, wish we had more time.Celebrated our granddaughter’s 5th birthday. The garage is incredible and has everything you could want, a fridge, games galore, ping pong table was the hit the first night. Places to plug in crock pots, beautiful bar and bar stools. Couch and Large tv.The house was very clean and has everything in the kitchen that you would expect but much more Extras that you don’t find in most rentals, (ex:blender, crock pot, lots of pan's, plastic large and small bowls) Love the large elevated dinning room table.All garbage bags and TP provided. A nice little container of toiletries under each sink, nice touch. Plenty of towels. The deck is very big. Plenty of firewood. Had fires Plenty of parking.Feels like you are alone on a lake.But so close to all the stores in Baxter.Can’t say more great things My daughter said so crazy to be on a lake home and still drive out and go to stores. Perfect place.We all loved it.Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2026
Thanks, Cheri — so glad our house met your needs and that you enjoyed the garage, kitchen extras, deck and convenient location. We appreciate the kind feedback and will keep working to make future stays even better; we’d love to host you again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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