Brainerd Lakes Cabin on Horseshoe Lake Near Gull Lake & Nisswa Brainerd, Minnesota Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 129571

Gradual elevation into the water on the private, 275 foot sugar sand beach

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Location: Brainerd, Minnesota, USA (Near Gull Lake, Pelican Lake, Cross Lake, 15 mins to Nisswa)

Accommodations:  Cabin, 2 Bedrooms + Loft, 2 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)

This is a classic Minnesota cabin. Fabulous beach. Crystal clear water. Bald eagles and herons. Tall pines. The kind of place you envision when you hear "northwoods cabin." And it is only two and a half hours from the Twin Cities.

We love this cabin - the hand-hewn logs, the fieldstone fireplace, the beams in the main room, the loft with its little windows. Built in 1946, it's a place with history and one that's been cared for through the years. We love the scale of the buildings relative to their surroundings - they rest on 2 acres of land and the cabin itself is respectfully situated near the lake.

The cabin can sleep up to 8 comfortably plus two more in sleeping bags. There are two bedrooms, each with a queen bed. Upstairs in the open air loft, you will find 2 twin beds under one rafter and a queen futon snuggled under the other.

In the summer, one of our favorite spots is out on the screened porch. We like to listen to the peepers in early summer and later, the hum of the cicada. There’s a lovely cross breeze that moves the air about. And plenty of seating for late night chats with friends and family. For quieter moments, relax on the couch with a good book and let the ceiling fan keep you cool.

Outside, enjoy 275 feet of lake shore. There are no rocks, so kick off your shoes and walk carefree. The lake has gradual elevation into the water so you can be watchful, not worried, about your little ones on the beach. Children will love digging in the sand, fishing and jumping off the dock.

There is plenty of space in the yard for a game of Frisbee or soccer.

When you’re ready to venture further afield, head over to Mission Township Park and enjoy the short biking/walking trail or the charming park built under a canopy of pines. There’s a grocery store in Cross Lake, just 5 miles away, and a liquor store too.

Bring your bikes, pick up the Paul Bunyan trail at Lake Hubert and head into Nisswa for some summer fun: turtle races on Wednesday afternoons; lots of shops; Rainy Days bookstore, one of the finest independent bookstores you’ll ever enjoy; ice cream and coffee shops; breakfast, you name it. Enjoy a meal at one of many area restaurants or golf at one of the renowned nearby courses which, when combined, provide 450 holes waiting to be played.

At the cabin, there's only one rule: "Everybody does what they want." It's an easy rule to keep and ensures that each one of you has a good time!

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Garage
  • Off Street Parking
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
  • Wood Fireplace
• Beds
  • Queen Bed (3) : 3 Queen Beds: 1 in each bedroom, 1 in the loft.
  • Twin/Single Bed (2) : 2 Twin Beds in the loft.
• Entertainment
  • CD Player
  • Music Library: I-Pod docking station available (but no ipod, sorry!).
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio: Lovely enclosed porch "breeze way"
• View/Location
  • Beachfront: Private 2 acre property with 275 feet of sugar sand shoreline. The beach is the size of a football field with lots of room for volleyball, sand castles, and games.
  • Lakefront
• Communications
  • Telephone
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Kid Friendly: Water toys available, beach with gentle elevation into water.
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Theme Park (Amusement Park)
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Waterskiing
  • Jet Skiing
  • Swimming
  • Windsurfing
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Basketball Court
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Horseshoes
  • Miniature golf
  • Horseback Riding
• Other Activities
  • Lake shore is walkable for miles around the lake, a rarity in Minnesota. The entire lake has a walkable sand shoreline

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Winter 2008-09...Nov-Memorial Day ......... $225/night. Fourth night free.
Summer 2009......Memorial Day-Labor Day ... $390/night...$2375/week.
Weekly only 6/14-8/30, Sun-Sun, except if calendar shows shorter stays available.
Fall 2009.....Labor Day-Oct 31.....$250/night. Fourth night free.
*$300 deposit plus $125 cleaning fee.  * 30% OFF FOR EARLY JUNE STAYS!
*Deposits will be refunded one week after cleaning and inspection.
*Payment must be received in full before rental.
*30% off rate for last minute discounts. *Lodging taxes included.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 08/05/09
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  Strasburg Family , Horseshoe Bay, TX.
  • Curt, We had a great time at your beautiful Lake Home. Bottom line is the way you describe it on line is exactly what we found upon arrival. Thank you for your accurated description. The beach is wonderful and was enjoyed by our 2 year old Grandson. The highlight is the screened porch. You were a pleasure to deal with and we have already booked for 2010. Thanks again.
• 06/28/09
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  Rebecca Peterson , Essex, Connecticut
  • We had a wonderful time staying here. There was an eagle haning out in front of the cabin all week. Our 8 year old had a great time fishing, and there were plenty of games inside the cabin to keep curuious minds busy. At first we discovered no television, but you really dont need it, we spent many days exploring the surrounding towns when we were not relaxing at the cabin. The fishing was excellent, cabin immaculate and clean. A very quiet and comfortable stay. Thank you
• 12/03/08
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  Charlie Healy , Rochester,MN
  • Our extended family spent five wonderful days at Ha-ha-lun-ji in June, 2008. Curt happened to be there cleaning the grounds and he made us feel comfortable and at ease in sharing his beautiful lake cabin. We strongly recommend any group or family to enjoy this lovely retreat. The Healy Family
• 09/24/08
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  David Carson , St Paul, MN
  • Our family of 4 plus grandma had a wonderful time up in this great cabin. It's perfect for kids because the beach is sandy and flat, and doesn't drop off into deep water. We could relax without worrying that our kids would disappear under the waves! The wireless internet rocked (I'm a web geek), and the porch has 3 glorious sides of windows. The cabin is authentic...definitely not a fake wood thing.
• 08/24/08
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  Matt and Nancy Butters , Scottsdale,AZ
  • We had an awesome time! Horshoe is a great lake for swimming, water skiing, tubing, and jet skiing. We loved the cabin. It's in great shape and was very clean when we got there. It's in a prime location on the lake and close to Cross Lake, Breezy, Nisswa, and Brainerd. We fit 2 adults and 8 teenagers in the cabin comfortably. We hope to be back in the future. Thanks for making your cabin available. Matt and Nancy Butters
• 09/09/07
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  Bearth Family , Lake Elmo, MN
  • Curt, thanks for sharing your wonderful cabin with us. Our young boys loved playing on the huge beach, floating around in the water on the raft, exploring the lake and watching the fish from the pier. We enjoyed fires in the firepit almost every night, and loved reading and enjoying the sounds and breeze from the lake in the enclosed porch after the kids went to bed. In the afternoons we had a great time exploring the many shops and restaurants nearby. The cabin was very clean, spacious and well cared for. We felt right at home! We hope to come back again some day!!
• 08/05/07
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  • The place was wonderful! It had the charm of a rustic cabin with all of the modern conveniences & very clean, too! The lake had a beautiful beach & tons of fish. However, the boat launch was a bit shallow. We will be back!
• 06/28/07
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  • Hi Curt, Thank you for sharing your wonderful cabin on Horseshoe Lake! Your cabin had everything we could possibly need. It was perfect for our family and friends. The kids spent ALL day at the dock catching fish when we were not out biking or exploring Nisswa and Pequot Lakes. You know what they did? We found these cute fish nets in Nisswa and they layed down on the dock and scooped up the fish. And after they caught ten fish, they would release them back into the water (they were in a bucket). They did this ALL day! It was great. We also rented a jet ski on Monday from Boats and Beyond. That was fun! So, again, thank you for renting your cabin to us! We would love to do it again! Sincerely, Jodee

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