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Comfortable home with amazing porch located on Big Sand Lake & Pine Cone Lodge

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The view from the lake edge of the home which is yours for your lake getaway.
The view from the deck - lake level to Big Sand Lake, a premier lake in NW MN
Welcoming front door with use of a single car garage
Living room with abundant views of the lake
Great room with 60" with DirecTV and wireless internet

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated for value
    Guests love how much they get for what they pay.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Park Rapids, MN
  • Place, Big Sand Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Little Sand Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Itasca State Park
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed, 1 King Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 in guest home

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 5 in guest home

3 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Comfortable home with amazing porch located on Big Sand Lake & Pine Cone Lodge

This home is on its lot of all its own. Lake level. 3 bedrooms (with a 2 bedroom guest house open May 1-Oct 16) . The main house has a huge screened in porch. The main house has 3 bedrooms. One bedroom with a queen and twin, one bedroom with king and twin and the final family-style bedroom has 1 king and 1 twin in the main area. Also within the room is a side room with twin bunk beds and another room with twin bunk beds.
ONLY THE MAIN HOUSE OF HICKORY IS OPEN FOR THE WINTER/SPRING. Willow closes Oct 15 opens May 1. Rates listed is for Hickory only. If you would like to use Hickory, please request and I will send you a quote.

Summer rentals from Memorial Day through Labor Day are NOT available rented through VRBO. . THERE are NO openings for summer 2026 or 2027 .

Daily visitors are $15/day/person which you can pay during your stay.
VRBO Dog fee is for only 1 dog $30/day. Please contact me after you reserve for additional pets. Dogs are to be kenneled if left alone in the home.

WINTER/EARLY SPRING RENTAL HICKORY ONLY - sleeps up to 13.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Additional fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 660470vb
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 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

Park Rapids

Located in Park Rapids, this holiday home is on a lake. Headwaters Golf Club and Skoe Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Crow Wing Chain Wildlife Management Area and Big Sand Lake. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Map
Park Rapids, MN

What's nearby

  • Big Sand Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Little Sand Lake - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Itasca State Park - 37 min drive - 53.9 km
  • Mississippi Headwaters - 51 min drive - 72.2 km
  • Itasca State Park - 52 min drive - 73.6 km

Getting around

  • Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tavern 203 - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Ranch - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Iron Horse Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Espresso 34 - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Zorbaz - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Comfortable home with amazing porch located on Big Sand Lake & Pine Cone Lodge pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Comfortable home with amazing porch located on Big Sand Lake & Pine Cone Lodge?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Comfortable home with amazing porch located on Big Sand Lake & Pine Cone Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Comfortable home with amazing porch located on Big Sand Lake & Pine Cone Lodge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Comfortable home with amazing porch located on Big Sand Lake & Pine Cone Lodge located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Big Sand Lake and Little Sand Lake. Boulder Lake is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

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. 29 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

Winter getaway

Very nice place, way bigger than what we needed but the price was right and wanted to be sure everyone was comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

Anniversary get away

We rented this for a family weekend away, parents, grandparents, kids. We had a lot of fun and the property exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

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

Fabulous

Beautiful home right on the lake. Great screened room with seating for everyone. One step entry, perfect. Stayed 4 days could have stayed longer
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean H.

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

Christmas

Hickory of Pine Cone Lodge is very spacious with room to both stretch out and gather in comfortably, with plenty of large windows for natural light and beautiful views of the lake! The space is well designed to accommodate a group: quiet, comfortable bedrooms with great space for keeping clothes; clean, roomy bathrooms; the kitchen was great for meal prep and serving a crowd; large screen TVs and lots of seating for everyone who wanted to take in some football or a movie ~ we had a great time. Hickory checked every box for our family ranging from babies to grandparents. We would stay again and highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

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

Wonderful

Everything as advertised and more. We will be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

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

Beautiful home with lake views!

Renting this property was a great experience. Bonnie, our host, gave us all the information we needed and she did not oversell, the property was everything it was said to be!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy H.

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

A perfect retreat for families!

The space was designed for groups and families. With separate spaces for sleeping and huge group spaces for gathering. The weather didnt allow us much outside time to enjoy the property, but the inside was warm and inviting. Our group of 6 had ample room to roam, a much larger group could be easily accommodated.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina B.

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

Great rental

Wonderful weekend with lifelong friends. Perfect property-lots of room and beautiful property. Looking to book again next winter.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kira K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

We had an absolute great time! Loved the house and will definitely be coming back!

Very smooth process and didn’t run into any issues. Everything was updated and clean and it was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Great place at the lake

Everything was great, the fall tree colors were beautiful. The home is Everything a person could want.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

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

Loved our stay!

What a beautiful property! The home was just as described and the views were even better in person. Very clean and accommodating home. Loved the property, location and size of the resort. Great location near Park Rapids, MN and a quick drive to Itasca State Park. We can’t wait to go back and hopefully spend a little more time there. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teika S.

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

Pine cone lodge

Place was clean and had everything that we needed. We all found the beds to be comfortable. Did not find the laundry bags to strip the beds. We really enjoyed our stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean W.

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

Beautiful Home at Pine Cone Lodge

This home at Pine Cone Lodge was just beautiful. My husband, adult daughter and I spent 3 nights here initially with the intention of visiting Itasca State Park. I have to say, once we arrived at his home, we were in no hurry to leave for any day trips! The home is just as described, it was the cleanest home we have ever rented, so comfortable and stocked with all we needed. One thing that was not clear in the initial information on the house, is that you have free use of their canoes, kayaks, paddle boats and paddle boards! We spent a day on the water and at the house, simply enjoying the beautiful lake right outside our door. We were lucky enough to see eagle, loons, fox, blue herron from the house. Bonnie was easy to rent with, very friendly and made us feel right at home at Pine Lodge. Itasca State Park was a beautiful day trip we would recommend, but we would have enjoyed more lake time. We look forward to returning someday.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Great Weekend Getaway

We were looking for an area to ride side by sides and I found this beautiful house on Big Sand Lake in Park Rapids. The pictures were so inviting that we thought if the house was half as nice that we’d be happy. Happily, it surpassed our expectations. Gorgeous, clean home, friendly folks, reasonably priced & the nearby trails were phenomenal. And to top it off the guys were able to catch some panfish in the nearby pond. Very happy with our weekend! Hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

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

Great property, big, clean, comfortable

Overall a great stay, enjoyed the property and surrounding area. Only slight annoyance was they don't supply towels, hand soap, limited TP and garbage bags. Wasn't a huge deal, we were told in an email but missed it and had to go out and buy towels. Don't forget and bring your own!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina B.

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

Great spring weekend

Our best couple friends and us rented for the weekend. For sure will be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendie C.

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

Great getaway for our whole family!

Very easy renting process!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michaela L.

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

Amazing stay!

Bonnie made sure our weekend getaway was one to remember!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean R.

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

Weekend Getaway

Very spacious!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rich B.

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

Great Place!

Great Place! Bonnie was great to work with,
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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

Winter weekend

The house and the location was what we wanted. The owners were very good to work with and we would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

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

Beautiful

This is a beautiful house in a beautiful location! Hoping to stay there again someday!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

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

Big sand

Everything was very relaxing. Very clean place and great place with the kids. Loved the beach and access to the lake. Kids absolutely loved the water toys and were in the lake as soon as possible in the morning even though water was 58. Definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christa N.

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

Amazing home and ready for the new world we are living in.

This home was everything we were looking for and more for Mother's Day! We wanted somewhere we could keep my mother safe and healthy but still enjoy the lake. The owner practiced all of the proper precautions and the home was spotless, cozy and comfortable. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie V.

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

Girls Trip Weekend

Such a lovely place. Very spacious, clean and a beautiful view. Plenty of beds, and bathrooms to accommodate a large gathering. Close to some interesting small towns, and Park Rapids. Lots of fun shopping. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

About the host

Hosted by Bonnie Brand

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The Brand Family has owned Pine Cone Lodge since 1960. Starting as an American Plan resort serving 3 meals a day to guests in the Lodge. With the way family vacation, Pine Cone now has become a group of vacation homes. We are a licensed MN resort. The new homes have replaced the old cabins. We are the third generation owners.

Why they chose this property

We bought this property to add to our resort. The land was originally owned by Pine Cone. We needed to sell it in 1993 so we are very happy that we were able to buy it back. It provides a home on its own lots but you still have use of the rest of the resort. .

What makes this property unique

This home is located on its own lot right next to the resort so enjoy the space yet have access to the rest of the resort.

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