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Summer 2026 is open for reservations and they're going fast!

Beachfront holiday home with water park and sauna

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Beach
Beach
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 13213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Lake Edward
  • Place, Gull Lake
  • Place, Brainerd International Raceway
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Summer 2026 is open for reservations and they're going fast!

PLEASE NOTE:
• The "Average Rate" that VRBO displays can be very misleading, as our rates are highly season-sensitive, ranging from $200/night for weekdays in the off-season to $750/night in the high season. Please select your dates to see the actual rates.

• Prices listed below are BASE RATES ONLY. They do NOT include various taxes and fees, such as $300 cleaning fee, $129 mandatory accidental damage insurance, sales tax, and VRBO service fee. There is also a $500 refundable damage deposit, which will be returned 2 weeks after check-out date if there is no damage that is not covered by accidental damage insurance.

Summer 2026 Rates and Availability:
May 28-31 (Thu-Sun, 3-night weekend): $1,100. Booked
May 31 - June 5 (3 night minimum, mid-week) $400/night. AVAILABLE
June 8-12 (Mon-Fri, 4-night mid-week): $2,000. AVAILABLE
June 12 – 19 (Fri-Fri, 7-night full week): $4,550. Booked
June 22-26 (Mon-Fri, 4-night mid-week): $3,000. AVAILABLE
June 26 – July 1 (Fri-Wed, 5-night weekend): $3,750. Booked
July 6 – 10 (Mon-Fri, 4-night mid-week): $3,000. Booked
July 10 – 17 (Fri-Fri, full week): $5,250. Booked
July 17 – 24 (Fri-Fri, full week): $5,250. Booked
July 24 – July 31 (Fri-Fri, full week): $5,250. Booked
July 31 - August 7 (Fri-Fri, full week): $5,250. Booked
August 10 – 14 (Mon-Fri, 4-night mid-week): $3,000. AVAILABLE
August 17 – 21 (Mon-Fri, 4-night mid-week): $3,000. Booked
August 21 – 24 (Fri-Mon, 3-night weekend): $2,250. AVAILABLE
August 24-28 (Mon-Fri, 4 night mid-week) $2,600. AVAILABLE
August 28 - August 31 (Fri-Mon, 3 nights) $1,950. AVAILABLE

Gorgeous upscale home on sugar sand beach.
4 bedrooms, 4 baths, sleeps 12-13.
Amenities include fast speed internet, 6-person steam room, screened porch, large deck, private dock, beautiful sand beach, fire pit, 3 kayaks, stand-up board, hammock, log swing, and a lot more.. Most of the furniture is leather and log, very high quality. The kitchen, while not very large, is also well stocked with everything you need.
Sleeping accommodations:
Master bedroom (sleeps 2): Queen bed
Second bedroom (sleeps 3): 2 twin beds plus 1 trundle bed
Third bedroom (sleeps 4-6): Full-over-queen bunk bed and a futon.
Fourth bedroom (sleeps 3-4): 1 full bed, 2 twin beds
Pelican Lake is famous for its beautiful sandy beaches as well as great fishing (walleye, bass, northern, etc.)
Within 10 minute drives to Nisswa, Merrifield, Pequot Lakes, Breezy Point, Cross Lake, 15 minutes to Brainerd/Baxter. There are lots of family activities in the area, including mini golf, water parks, safari zoo, etc. Also great shopping in quaint little towns.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask!
RENTAL RULES
1. Check-in time is 4:00 pm, check-out time is 10:00 am.
2. Absolutely no parties allowed. Minimum age is 25, unless accompanied by a parent/legal guardian.
3. Liability: This rental unit is privately owned; the owners are not responsible for any accidents, injuries or illnesses that occurs while on the premises or its facilities. The Homeowners are not responsible for the loss of personal belongings or valuables of the guest. By accepting this reservation, it is agreed that all guests are expressly assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises or others whom they invite to use the premise.
4. Maximum Occupancy: The maximum number of guests is limited to 13 persons including children and infants. If there are more than 13 people on premises at any time during the rental period, the Guest will be charged additional fee of $200 per night per person.
People other than those in the Guest party set forth above may not stay overnight in the property. Any other person in the property is the sole responsibility of Guest who made the reservation.
5. Condition of Premises: If the premises appear dirty or damaged upon Check-in, Guest shall inform Homeowner immediately. If any damage to the Premises happens during the Rental Period, including damage to the dwelling, furniture, appliances, dishes, beach, dock, hot tub, steam room, beach toys, kayaks, or anything else located on Premises, whether the Guest and/or his party caused the damage or not, Guest shall inform the Homeowner immediately.
6. Security Cameras: There are 3 active security cameras on the property – all located OUTSIDE. One is in the front of the house by the flower bed, the other one on the beach pointed towards the lake, and the third one is in front of the house on the garage side. They are there for security purposes. There are NO active cameras INSIDE the house. Guests are not allowed to temper with the cameras.
7. Parking: Guests may park in the driveway. The garage is NOT included in the rental.
8. Pets: Guests’ Pets are NOT allowed. Please note that the owners have a dog that comes to the cabin occasionally, so, if you or anyone in your party are allergic to dogs, this property is not a good fit for you.
9. Smoking is NOT allowed.
10. Hot Tub: The hot tub is NOT to be used by Guests. Guests are not allowed to open the cover.
11. Steam Room: Guests must read instructions before using/operating Steam Room. Please keep in mind that there is always a chance of the steam room not being available due to repairs. We do our best to resolve any issues as fast as possible, but sometimes the situation is out of our control. We do not provide any refund in the event that it breaks. The steam room use is NOT guaranteed.
12. Boat Lifts: The owners’ boat lifts are NOT included in rentals. Please do not use them.
13. Boats: The owners’ boats and watercrafts are NOT to be used. If you bring your own boat (or rent one), you can tie it to the dock. Please use bumpers to avoid damage to your boat and our dock. While some wear and tear on the dock is normal, excessive damage to the dock will be considered as damage to the property and repair cost subtracted from security deposit and/or filed with damage protection insurance that all renters are required to purchase. If winds are over 7-8 mph, it is best to keep the boat on the trailer.
14. Fireplaces: Fireplaces are NOT available for use in the Summer (Fire Pit on the beach is available in the Summer). If you want to use the Fireplace in the Off-Season or the Fire Pit in the Summer, please bring some firewood with you. Firewood is sold at all gas stations in the area. The door of the wood-burning fireplace must be kept closed while the fireplace is in use. No open door fire, please.
15. Fire Pit: There is a fire pit on the beach. Please bring / purchase your own firewood – we do not provide it. It is sold at all gas stations in the area.
16. Coffee: There is a Keurig coffee maker at the Lodge. Please bring your own K-cups.
17. Music/Noise - Outside/Beach Area: Playing LOUD MUSIC on the BEACH is NOT ALLOWED (sorry, we've had some issues with it before - neighbors complaining). Sound really carries over the water, and we want our neighbors to enjoy their time at their cabins, too. Same goes for talking loudly early in the mornings and late in the evenings. Thank you!
18. Glass bottles on the beach: Please avoid bringing glass bottles to the beach area, as broken glass on the beach is an accident waiting to happen. Use aluminum cans or plastic cups, please.
19. Shoes / Sand: Please remove your shoes and rinse off your feet before entering the cabin from the beach. All that sand causes a lot of damage to our hardwood floors. Thank you!
20. Housekeeping: There is no daily housekeeping service. While linens are included in the unit, daily maid service is not included in the rental rate. We suggest you bring bath and beach towels. We do not permit linens to be taken from the unit. At the end of your stay, please remove your bed linens (sheets, blankets, pillowcases) and deposit them on the floor of the laundry room. The cleaning crew greatly appreciates it. Thank you!
21. Bedding/Blankets/Pillows: Blankets, pillows, bedding sets are provided.
22. Towels: Towels are NOT provided – please bring your own, including bath, beach, kitchen, and hand towels.
23. Appliances: Only use appliances for their intended uses.
24. Water Safety: All guests are required to use proper water safety equipment, life jackets, etc. Please enjoy the water responsibly – we want you and your kids to be safe.
25. Trash: Please put your trash in the bin in front of the house – pick up day is Tuesday.
26. Keep the property and all furnishings in good order

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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
Great swimming for kids (shallow, sand bottom)
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Events

No events allowed
Absolutely no parties allowed.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is NOT allowed inside property
Max. occupancy: April - October: max of 13 guests total / max of 12 adults. November - March: max of 12 guests total / max of 10 adults.
Parking: Guests may park in the driveway. The garage and the gravel parking pad at the entrance to the driveway are NOT included in the rental.
By making this reservation, Guest acknowledges that they read Rental Agreement/Rental Rules and agrees to abide by all of the terms and conditions.

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
Note from host: Absolutely no parties allowed.
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Merrifield

Located in Merrifield, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Gull Lake. Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway and MN Surf Co are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Merrifield, MN

What's nearby

  • Lake Edward - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Deacon's Lodge Golf Course - 18 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Gull Lake - 19 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 26 min drive - 32.3 km
  • Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area - 42 min drive - 43.4 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The North Star - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dockside Lounge - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Commander Restaurant & Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mission Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Summer 2026 is open for reservations and they're going fast! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Summer 2026 is open for reservations and they're going fast!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Summer 2026 is open for reservations and they're going fast!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Summer 2026 is open for reservations and they're going fast! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Merrifield holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Crow Wing State Forest, Lake Edward and Bass Lake. Horseshoe Lake is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 162 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dave and Olga have a beautiful well kept home! Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property with incredible views of Pelican Lake, the beach was amazing and we spent all our time by the water. Couldn't have asked for a better week!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ella S.

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

Wonderful spot

The cabin was wonderful! Beds were comfortable, A/C worked well, and the property was well kept. Beach and lake are amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful place to vacay with family! This is our 4th year in a row. The house and large beach area was perfect! Already booked it for 2026.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim T.

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

Wonderful stay on a beautiful lake

The house was very roomy for we 10 (six adults, four kids under 6). Having 3.5 bathrooms between the 10 of us was very good. The master bedroom/bath is extremely nice, and includes a balcony on the top level overlooking the lake. There is nice green space on the way to the beach, which is well-groomed. The water has a VERY gradual slope to a drop off we never went to -- it was way out there. That gradual slope was great for the grandkids - they had a lot of room in the water to play.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle J.

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

Girl’s Weekend

Perfect place for girl’s weekend (9 adults) Plenty of bedrooms/bathrooms for all. Beautiful beach and the sunsets on the lake were perfect. Shopping & restaurants are minutes away. We had a great weekend at this home!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie A.

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

Excellent Family Property

Great property for a larger group especially when the weather is nice to be outside. Wonderful yard and beach with a bonfire to stargaze, nice screened in for raining days and well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lenore D.

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

Family Gathering

Great property for a family gathering. It was clean and provided everything we needed. We enjoyed the fireplace and steam room. We would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas R.

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

Family trip!

Best family trip yet! Olga and Dave have a nice cabin with a great beach. Very clean, cozy, extra kayaks for kids great yard for games! 15 min max to Nisswa for any last min supply. My family has been looking for a spot that we can return to each summer, we are very excited to have finally found a place! Thank you again Olga and Dave! See you next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

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

Nice place, great location on a beautiful lake.

We have stayed on this lake before, actually next door and decided we needed more space -The home offers good space from the lower level to the upper level bedrooms. The kitchen allows for adequate room to cook, the dining is a little tight in space; there is the screened porch area that we utilized for extra space when eating. The beach and access to the dock with seats was wonderful. The kids enjoyed kayaking, swimming and the sandy beach. We did find that some of the mattress’s were not overly comfortable. Overall a nice home, comfortable, clean. Fabulous lake and beach. Able to take walks on the road, close to area amenities for eating out. We have booked for 2025.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave F.

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

Excellent

We've been renting different places every year around the Brainerd Lakes area for 7 years. This is the first place we decided to rent again next year. Everything was great. The smart TV's were easy to use and had all our favorite apps. The deck speakers were so nice! The beach and grass and firepit and water were super! Beds and bathrooms and steam room were a hit. Everything was just really nice and the grill in the porch was used a bunch. highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

JODEE M.

beautiful spot

The house and lot are beautiful, we loved the fireplace, steamroom and hot tub. Great room is much smaller than it appears in pictures. Olga was a bit rude to deal with, we had a group of 10 and the oven didn't work nor did she get someone out to fix it. She thought the stovetop and grill would replace the oven for our cooking needs. Not easy to bake an egg dish on the grill. Never apologized. She did take $50 off of our rental which was very little for the inconvenience. Also the cleaning service came at 10am when she approved a 1pm check out-was supposedly our fault for not checking the calendar if another guest was checking in. The cleaning lady sat in the driveway until we hurriedly moved our stuff out. I wouldn't rent it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Adam L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cabin, great location, great price! Perfect for our annual golf trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed for a family vacation and we had a blast
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If a sandy beach is your goal, this is the place for you. We had a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent stay

Great location and beautiful place. Looking forward to staying again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property!! It's secluded so it was peaceful and quiet with lovely views! Our 3 year old LOVED playing in the water and sand and we especially enjoyed having a firepit next to the lake. This place was the perfect size to accommodate our small family gathering of 7. Would definitely vacation here again! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Megan B.

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

Girl's Trip

This was a lovely setting for a get away with the girls. Plenty of space to spread out, though a great central gathering area with a wonderful view of the lake. We enjoyed rock hunting on the beach, shopping in Nisswa, and listening to the loons at night.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindy P.

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

Great Stay!

The house was perfect for an adult women getaway in the winter. The home was very clean and we enjoyed the large space to congregate. The lower level was a lovely space as well. The beds were so comfortable, extra bedding was available. The property and view were lovely. Overall, the space was comfortable, clean and we appreciated the beautiful space.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

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

Ice Fishing Weekend

We had a great stay at the cabin on Pelican Lake. Our host was very accommodating and responded to all inquiries promptly. We enjoyed the easy access to the lake and the fire place to warm up by.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

Lovely beach and lake

Perfect place especially in the summer for small children!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

fantastic lake home

We stayed here over Labor Day weekend with my adult kids and grandkids. The house easily accommodated our group of 5 adults and 6 kiddos. The kitchen was well-stocked, the house was clean, beds were firm but comfortable enough. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl V.

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

Family vacation

We enjoyed the beach and yard for playing. The water was very clean and soft sand! The bedrooms worked perfectly for our family. Host is very responsive and friendly. Beach and yard were clean, not so much the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rita & Gary R.

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

Beautiful beach & lakefront property.

We love this property. Dave & Olga answer all of our questions & it is easy to contact them. Unfortunately, we did get bites, maybe jiggers or lake itch the 2nd day. We showered immediately after our swims after that & we’re fine. Just inconvenient. Highly recommend this beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Nice cabin on a great lake

The lake was beautiful. Water was clean, shallow, the kids enjoyed tubing. The cabin was also clean and accommodated the whole family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Olga and Dave

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We purchased the land and built this cabin in 2011. We absolutely love it here!

Languages:

English, Russian