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The Lakeside On North Long

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A two-story house with a deck and outdoor seating area.
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Dip your toes in the water, build a sand castle on the beach, or take in the sunset on beautiful North Long Lake
Huge spacious yard & lakefront. Perfect for yard games, bonfires, swimming, paddle boarding, and kayaking
A spacious living area with a large wooden dining table, a kitchen with modern appliances, a fireplace, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to North Long Lake

Popular amenities

  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Merrifield, MN
  • Place, North Long Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Merrifield Lions Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal Lake
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

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 · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

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

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Merrifield

Located in Merrifield, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. WonderTrek Children's Museum 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 Forest. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Brainerd International Raceway or North Central Speedway. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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Merrifield, MN

What's nearby

  • North Long Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Merrifield Lions Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Crystal Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 20 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Legacy at Cragun's - 30 min drive - 32.5 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gas Can Bar And Grill - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The WHEELIE BAR - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Merrifield Diner - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Woods - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wings Airport Cafè - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lakeside On North Long pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lakeside On North Long?

As of 7 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lakeside On North Long on 16 Nov 2026 start from AU$2,198, 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 The Lakeside On North Long?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Lakeside On North Long?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lakeside On North Long?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Lakeside On North Long located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of North Long Lake and Merrifield Lions Park. Crystal Lake and Twin Lakes are also within 2 miles (3 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. 28 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family gathered here for a wedding and it was perfect! The location was ideal for the wedding venue. The size of the house accommodated family and friends and allowed a great space for gathering between wedding events. The VRBO had great amenities and little details that others we have stayed missed! Our stay was fantastic!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2026
We appreciate you staying with us and are glad the home worked well for your group! We certainly hope you come back some time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2026
We are soo glad everything went well for your group and do hope you come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication with the host was very good. The house was great for a sibling reunion. We all had a great time catching up with each other.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2026
We are soo glad the home was a good fit for your group! We certainly hope you come back sometime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very clean and in great condition. The view of the lake is fantastic and the resources (kitchen, bathrooms, activities, etc.) were all great. Host was easy to communicate with and made check-in and checkout very easy. Space was perfect for our trip and is only 20-30 minutes from some of the best golf courses in the state of Minnesota and the nation as a whole.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2026
Thank you soo much for staying with us and for the kind review! We hope you come back again soon & yes the location is about perfect for folks looking to hit top golf courses in MN!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We greatly enjoyed our stay! The cabin was clean and well stocked, with lots of amenities offered. The property manager was easy to get ahold of and was quick to answer questions. We would certainly stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2026
Thank you so much for the five-star review! We are glad you enjoyed the cabin, found it clean and well stocked, and appreciated the amenities. We would be happy to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The lake view was beautiful. The lake was quiet. Kitchen was fully equipped. The house was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2026
We are soo glad everything went well for your group and hope you come back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. Mike was efficient and response time was quick for a couple issues we encountered.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was absolutely beautiful. The communication with the host was very good. We needed to text him a couple of things and the response was immediate! The house was very clean and stocked with everything you would ever need. Everything was clearly labeled so there no question what it was used for. From the remotes to all of the light switches. The outside was just as beautiful as the inside. Very nice landscaping and beautiful views. Had a eagle fly by a couple times to tell us hello. If you are looking for a great place to take your family, this is it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2026
Murri, we are soo glad the home was a good fit for your group! Thank you for the kind review and we do hope you come back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 14 loved this house and all the amenities! The lake was very low which allowed the grandkids to wade out really far. The kayaks and paddle board were good quality and used a lot! The lower level game area and wet bar were also point on. Beautiful landscaping and outdoor areas as well. Looking forward to our next time there!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property and host!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2026
Thank you soo much for staying with us! We are glad everything was a great fit for your group and certainly hope you come back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and excellent location! This place was amazing! We will definitely book again! There is a great amount of space, it was immaculate, and we had great communication. This is winning property!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr 2026
We greatly appreciate you staying with us and for the kind review! We do hope you book again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The most thoughtfully furnished VRBO we’ve ever stayed in! Clean as a whistle, too. We had a great stay! Plenty of trailer parking for all of our snowmobile trucks and trailers…and right on the trail!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Feb 2026
We are very happy to hear everything went soo well! Yes, we believe we have one of the best set up rentals in the area for snowmobiles. Our location and set up is prefect for folks coming up to snowmobile, ice fish, or go skying etc. Thanks for staying with us! We hope you come back next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very helpful through out our stay. Any questions I had were answered in a timely manner and was able to set me at ease. Was a lovely house on the lake. Looking forward from rent from them in the future!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb 2026
Thank you soo much! We greatly appreciate you staying with us for the ice fishing tournament and hope you come back next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous property! We had a great weekend getaway here. Everyone had so much fun even in the off season. The house was fully stocked with everything we needed! Tons of fun activities, clean, and amazing communication. Once you book there were super awesome videos to reference and aquaint you with the property! Despite our cold temps, we still used the grill and amazing outdoor space with a beautiful sunset. Everyone in our party highly recommends this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2026
We are soo glad everything went well and hope you come back again soon! Yes, we also feel this property is a great year round getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, beautiful view. Property is well kept and very clean. Management was easy to communicate with. Will book this property again!
Sunset from the deck
Kayaks provided were a lot of fun
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2025
Thank you for staying with us! We are soo glad the place was a good fit for your group and we do hope you come back some time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great long weekend with the whole family

Loved having the large open great room that opened onto the deck and overlooked the lake. The flat area in the yard worked really well for volleyball (which we all love). And the lake was great for cruising and tubing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2025
We are soo glad everything worked out for your group! We also agree the huge deck overlooking the lake is an amazing view! We hope you come back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An incredible property! Not only is the space beautiful, full of light and a perfect get away that can house many, it has every amenity you could desire. Communication was also seamless and friendly! A all around! We had four families stay for a winter wonderland vacation. Skated on the ice, cozied up by the fire, cooked and ate together and played games, pool and darts downstairs. A great place for families and friends to gather!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2026
We are soo glad everything was a great fit for your group! Thank you for staying with us! We have had some great groups come up for winter fun this season! We hope you come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second year at The Lakeside and it was another great year. The great room overlooking the lake is really fantastic and big enough our 13-person group can hang out comfortably which is hard to find. The host is helpful and responsive and the cabin matches the listing. We had a snafu with the smoke alarm going off one night for no apparent reason but it stopped shortly after and the host quickly got someone heading out to take a look. No stay is ever going to be flawless but a responsive host helps make you feel comfortable and taken care of. Perhaps our biggest drawback isn’t within the control of the owner and host. The lake is really shallow out from of the cabin which makes it impossible to pull our boat in to the dock. It would be an amazing place for playing in the water especially with smaller kids. But for boats it’s not the best setup. The lake itself is fine for boating and tubing, just too shallow on the end of the lake this cabin is on. Too bad because the rest of it is pretty fantastic.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for staying with us and for the five-star review! We’re sorry the lake level was lower than normal during your stay. Lakes throughout the area are currently experiencing historically low water levels—some of the lowest we’ve seen in roughly 30 years. We’re certainly hoping for plenty of snow this winter and more rainfall next season to help bring the lake back to its normal level. We truly appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent host. Replied promptly as needed. Lots of information and videos before arrival. Beautiful newer lake home. Plenty of amenities. 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms worked out great. Walked on the Paul Bunyan Trial right outside the door. Fantastic kitchen. Watched movies and the Winter Olympics on big screen TVs. Enjoyed the large deck, and the firepit outside. Might return next year. Thanks Mike for all your work in making this another great winter Getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar 2026
Thank you Steve! I am glad everything went well for your group and do hope you make this home your groups yearly winter retreat!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. Grandkids especially enjoyed the beach and shallow water. Caught lots of smaller fish. Loved the location and activities nearby. Mike was easy to reach and readily available. Check in was extremely easy and the home layout was great for 12 people. Bedrooms were very nice and comfortable. Kitchen was excellent. The island gave us lots of space for preparation. Downstairs refrigerator was a wonderful addition for beverages.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2025
Dawn, thank you for staying with us! We are soo glad this place worked out well for you and your family! I agree the layout of this home is perfect for family like yours to get together and make memories!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at this location for 3 nights over Labor Day weekend and honestly this was the best we have been to.The property itself is beautiful…extremely high quality inside & outside, and every little detail was thought through. The night lights on the stairs were such a nice touch, there was even a clock projected on the ceiling. Tons of games to keep us busy too…croquet, pool table, bean bag toss, darts. Kayaks were ready to go along with lots of life jackets which made it super easy to enjoy the lake.The location couldn’t be better. It is right on a gorgeous lake, literally steps from the Paul Bunyan trail, and even a hiking spot just by the house. Having a grocery store and gas station close by was really handy.We were a group of 8 and there was more than enough space. Loved the heated garage and the overall attention to detail. The host was quick to respond but honestly we didn’t even need to ask many questions since everything was so well set up.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place is new as of last year. It is absolutely spectacular. It has everything you need is available. Host reached out a few times to ask if we needed anything. Lots of games to play indoors and out. Pool table was fun and also video game console too. It across from Paul Bunyan trail. If you stay there, take care of it for next group staying there. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2026
Thank you for staying with us! We agree most of our guests really appreciate the trail right next to the home! We hope you come back some time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay here. It’ll exceed even the pickiest person’s expectations. Very well equipped, easy to spread out between lake, firepit, downstairs wet bar/game area, ping pong in garage, others walking the many miles long trail. Would have loved it if we had bikes, but we also needed at least a full week to be able to take advantage of all the fun to be had. Peaceful, awesome, will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2026
Thank you for staying with us! We are soo glad everything was a great fit and certainly hope you come back some time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
This place was top notch! Seriously has everything you could need! The only downside was that there was not a designated fish cleaning station but there was a table in the garage we used. Also all the kids got swimmer's itch. I contacted the host and they said they would get it treated! The lake is very shallow up by the house but it was so clear. We loved it so much we booked for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2026
Tanya, thank you for staying with us! Yes, the swimmers itch is completely random, unpredictable, and is even effected by the direction of the wind; however, we get a DNR permit and treat immediately if any every pops up. We would love for you to come back next year as well if it works for you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was all good!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2026
We are soo glad everything went well and do hope you come back some time!
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