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Front View of Lakehome and 20' X12' Deck

Front View of Lakehome and 20' X12' Deck Rear view of home with 30'X40' asphalt parking pad and 400 foot paved driveway Open Kitchen Dining Area with Vaulted Knotty Pine Ceiling A Living Room with Quite A View 3 Stories of Windows Overlooking Large Deck & Lake Sullivan Nice pontoon to cruise, fish, and swim from.  Provided at no extra charge! Lake View with Pontoon, Fishing Boat, Dock and Swimming Platform Master Bedroom Sleeping Loft with 2 Queen and 1 Full Sized Beds Living Room Living room from loft above Living room and stairs up to loft Loft above View outside from loft Finished Basement with Family Room, Bedroom, Bathroom, and Laundry Room Main bathroom on main level.  Lower level also has a bathroom Front yard with hammock Front door and yard View to lake. Lots of trees and privacy! Horseshoes anyone? Custom handmade timber steps for a safe walk up or down hill Road through woods Another view of stairs and front of home

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  • Pets allowed:No
  • Wheel chair accessible:No

Note: OUR LAKE HOME IS A WEEKLY RENTAL ONLY-- Saturday to Saturday stay for a maximum of 10 guests (Adults and children). A peaceful retreat for multi-generational families or small groups to spend quality time together.

A beautiful CHALET LAKE HOME awaits your visit to the Brainerd Lakes Area. It is situated near Aitkin, MN on Sullivan Lake just over 2 hours North of the Twin Cities. The ski chalet-style home has over 1,900 finished square feet on three levels, a 22' vaulted ceiling of knotty pine, and three stories of windows overlooking the large deck and lake. Our lake home retreat is unlike any other…on PRIVATE land with no campers, neighbors, or noise to invade your precious vacation.

The home sleeps a maximum of 10 in beds with 2 private bedrooms and a dormitory-style loft. With the amenities of home-- a washer and dryer, bedding and towels, a kitchen fully stocked with cookware and dishes, a microwave and 2 TV’s and Blue Ray players.

This 100 acre private lake has no public access and is deep with up to 42' of water and 2 miles of natural shoreline. Fishing is great entertainment for “big and little” kids alike……primarily pan fish with bass and northern pike. A newer 20' pontoon boat, a 14' fishing boat with electric trolling motor and 2 kayaks are yours to use at no extra charge! Remember to pack your favorite lures and poles, and don’t forget your beach towels! Life vests are provided. While there is no sandy beach, a wonderful public, sandy swimming beach is a short drive away on Pelican Lake with clear, shallow water for blocks out into the lake. We do have a swimming platform anchored in 20' of water out from the dock.

Yard games include bocce ball, ladder golf, horseshoes and a small swimming pool for toddlers. There are board games and 2 Blue Ray players for rainy days. enjoy the surrounding woods and yard, bask in the sun or read on the large deck overlooking the lake, relax on the dock bench, or sun and swim from the 8'X8' swimming platform in 25' of water. Golf at one of the many courses around, or spend an evening at the Casino just 30 minutes away. Shopping, restaurants and other recreation are close by in the Brainerd Lakes Area. A Weber grill will cook whatever you wish, but remember your charcoal and fluid! An evening campfire at the lakeside fire pit is a must. You will have a vacation your family will remember for years to come.

Thank You,

Marilyn





Keywords: Chalet Lake Home, Brainerd Lakes Area, Aitkin, Private and Secluded, Fishing, Firepit, Horseshoes, Lakeshore, Woods, Acreage,
Pontoon, fishing boat, kayaks, lakefront, retreat, rustic, spacious, trees, waterfront, lakeview

Property Type

      • Chalet

      Accommodation Type

          • Vacation Rental

          Meals

              • Guests Provide Their Own Meals

              Suitability

              • Non Smoking Only
              • Children Welcome
              • Pets Not Allowed
              • Minimum Age Limit For Renters

              Bedrooms

              • 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12, Beds for 12
              • Bedroom 1
              • Bedroom 2
              • Bedroom 3
              • Loft
              • Queen size Beds (4), Double Beds (1) Single Beds (2)

              Bathrooms

              • 2.0 Bathrooms
              • Bathroom 1
              • Bathroom 2

              Kitchen & Dining

              • Microwave
              • Cooking Utensils
              • Refrigerator

              Amenities

              • Linens Provided
              • Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer
              • Washing Machine
              • Clothes Dryer

              Entertainment

              • DVD Player
              • CD Player

              Communications

                  • Telephone

                  Outdoor Features

                  • Outdoor Grill
                  • Deck / Patio

                  Location & View

                      • Lakefront:

                        Natural shoreline. Public Swimming Beach 30 minutes away on Pelican Lake....morecollapse

                      Activities

                      • Restaurants
                      • Cross Country Skiing
                      • Golf
                      • Kayaking
                      • Fishing
                      • Cycling
                      • Rafting
                      • Hunting
                      • Snowmobiling
                      • Sailing
                      • Swimming
                      • Water Skiing
                      • Miniature Golf
                      • Wildlife Viewing
                      • Sight Seeing
                      • Boating
                      • Shopping
                      • Horseshoes
                      • Antiquing
                      • Theme Parks
                      • Cinemas
                      • Hiking
                      • Jet Skiing

                      Other Activities

                          • Details:

                            Lakeside firepit and horeshoe pits. Kiddie pool provided for use on deck. Public, sandy, swimming beach on Pelican Lake just a short drive away....morecollapse

                           

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                          • Drew & Crew....Like a fine Wine,every year......

                            Drew & Crew....Like a fine Wine,every year......

                            • Guest Drew
                            • Date of stay 06/16/12
                            • Review Submitted 04/22/13
                            Awesome is what our granddaughter said about her 1st visit.We've felt that way since we found your oasis in the Woods years ago.Anxoious for our family gathering in early June this year.Having fished the lake we know where to find the 12" crappie,& fat sunny's.Trolling fast is how you catch the Lunker Pike...Thanks for the Tip David! The toddlers enjoyed the pools,pontoon,fishing and the "Dance of the Loons".Grillin' & Chillin' for the young adults,while grandma & I enjoyed the sunrising/setting on the lake & peacefull walks in the woods. Looking forward to our week in June with hopes of a fall color retun trip as well.Thanks again for the past memories and future family fun shared on the water,& in the woods next time.Peace

                            Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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                          • First Class All the Way!

                            First Class All the Way!

                            • Guest JR
                            • Date of stay 08/11/12
                            • Review Submitted 02/14/13
                            We absolutely loved our week's stay here. The cabin, lake, and amenities were excellent across the board. The cabin itself was very spacious and clean and comfortable. The kids loved the lake, the dock and the pontoon boat. Fishing was excellent as we caught all the crappies and sunfish we wanted, with an occasional bass and northern, too.

                            Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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                          • Loved This Place!

                            Loved This Place!

                            • Guest nick
                            • Date of stay 07/28/12
                            • Review Submitted 02/12/13
                            We stayed here last July and had such a good time in this very private place. We loved the pontoon, the deck and the great swimming and fishing. WIth all the big sunnies and crappies we caught we had excellent fish frys. The house is decked out with every imaginable amenity with no need to over pack. It was so nice to wake up to a sun filled loft! Great place...

                            Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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                          • One of a Kind!

                            One of a Kind!

                            • Guest JessicaS
                            • Date of stay 05/26/12
                            • Review Submitted 02/03/13
                            This is an awesome 3 level cabin! Our kids loved the loft area, and we loved the seclusion of the basement. One of our favorite family memories is the walking down to the lake and cruising on the pontoon. We thoroughly enjoyed the deck that overlooked the lake, we grilled every meal and ate outside. This is our third year staying there. We missed out on the fourth of July week, as it was already booked :(. A gem only a 2 hours from where we live in the cities.

                            Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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                          • Relaxing and fun stay!

                            Relaxing and fun stay!

                            • Guest fish_ski_camp
                            • Date of stay 09/15/12
                            • Review Submitted 02/03/13
                            I'm now a regular visitor to this property, my wife and I plan to come back twice next year! Great pan and bass fishing, have caught northern pike as well, secluded, peaceful lake property, yet only a couple hours from the Twin Cities. Pontoon is fun for families or fishing. Wooded lot is very private and well maintained. The open spaces are great, we spend much of our time relaxing on the deck grilling, or lounging. At night the fire pit is great for making s'mores. Wooded area is great for nature hikes, have seen several deer grazing in the open areas nearby. Wish I could stay longer, but will be back next year!!

                            Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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                          • Hot & Humid

                            Hot & Humid

                            • Guest Uncomfortable
                            • Date of stay 07/15/12
                            • Review Submitted 07/24/12
                            With no central air conditioning, I wouldn't recommend this house to anyone for a summer vacation. We sweat the entire time. Fans do not make up for the lack of AC! Very buggy... bring itch cream and bug spay if you plan to stay here. Also this house sleeps 10-12 but does not entertain 10-12. There was no kitchen table to have a family meal at. Hard to cook as it was too hot to us the stove or oven. I would say I loved the pontoon but unfortunately no sandy beach for easy swimming.

                            Owner response: We have rented our home for the past 5 years and this is the only negative review we have ever had. Summers are relatively cool this far north but unfortunately last summer was one of the hottest on record for northern Minnesota. As a result I am installing central air conditioning in the house by the end of May for the 2013 season so when you stay with us this will never be an issue. Thank you....We look forward to you staying with us! Dave

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                          • Oh, the seclusion!

                            Oh, the seclusion!

                            • Guest Joe
                            • Date of stay 07/23/11
                            • Review Submitted 08/10/11
                            The house and the amenities were enjoyable, but the seclusion is what sealed the deal! Enjoyed a peaceful week away from it all!

                            Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers.

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                            • Guest Sherry - Duluth, MN
                            • Date of stay 06/26/10
                            • Review Submitted 08/12/10
                            “I just wanted to let you know how much we appreciated our stay at Sullivan Lake. From the minute we walked in the door we felt at home. It was so peaceful and so relaxing. This is something I have wanted to do for years, and we picked the perfect place. We talked about doing this again next summer. Personally I could pack my bags and just move in! The owners are very fortunate.”

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                            • Guest Lori & Family
                            • Date of stay 06/26/10
                            • Review Submitted 08/12/10
                            “We had a great week. What a nice place! We have already discussed the possibility of going again next summer. It really felt like we were home!”

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                          • A good find!

                            A good find!

                            • Guest G
                            • Date of stay 06/19/10
                            • Review Submitted 07/20/10
                            This property definately lived up to the ad, in fact the pictures cant do the property justice. Very nice, well equiped cabin, more than ample sleeping arrangements, nice dock, beautiful lake, the fishing was even better than stated. The privacy (no close neighbors at all) was great. I would not hesitate to recommend this property. Our group has been doing this for 10 years all over the US and this was one of the nicest properties we have found. Thanks. Well done.

                            Recommended for: Adventure seekers.

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                          Rates Include FREE USE of a 20' Pontoon, 1 Fishing Boat, and 2 Kayaks
                          Summer 2012 Rates - $2,500 per week - June 2 through Sept 8 (Saturday to Saturday)
                          except Week of July 4th - $3000 (Sat to Sat)
                          Off Peak - Sept 8, 2012 through May 1, 2013 - $2000/week (Saturday to Saturday)
                          Rates subject to change.
                          $100 Cleaning Fee
                          $400 Damage Deposit (Refundable)
                          

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


                          This owner accepts: Credit cards.
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                          Owner info

                          Year Purchased: 1996

                          About the owner: I very much enjoy my lakehome but as a business owner I am busy and use it very little. Instead of leaving it vacant most of the time I wanted to make it available to you to have an alternative to the mundane 'same old thing' resort style vacation. Stay at my home year round as I'm sure you'll enjoy it as much as I do. Thank You, Dave

                          Why the Owner Chose Aitkin:
                          My father purchased the land in 1956. He was enamored by the property's beauty, the tremendous fishing, and the privacy. In 1996 I tore down the old cabin and built the three level Ski Chalet-Style Lake Home with an open loft to facilitate the 'togetherness' that a 'cabin' is supposed to convey. Since I am so busy with work and I use the place only a couple weeks per year, I decided to share it with you!

                          The Unique Benefits at this Chalet:
                          I enjoy all aspects of the place including peace and quiet, all the wildlife in the woods surrounding the house, great fishing, swimming, the large deck overlooking the lake, all of it. It's also the rarity to have such a large private lot on such a nice lake with no neighbors. It makes me glad I purchased those additional lots adjacent to the property. To me, there is no replacement for seclusion and privacy and this place really delivers.


                          Contact us

                          • Primary: (952) 431-7080 (Minnesota, USA)

                           

                          Photos

                          • Front View of Lakehome and 20' X12' Deck

                            Front View of Lakehome and 20' X12' Deck

                          • Open Kitchen Dining Area with Vaulted Knotty Pine Ceiling

                            Open Kitchen Dining Area with Vaulted Knotty Pine Ceiling

                          • 3 Stories of Windows Overlooking Large Deck & Lake Sullivan

                            3 Stories of Windows Overlooking Large Deck & Lake Sullivan

                          • Lake View with Pontoon, Fishing Boat, Dock and Swimming Platform

                            Lake View with Pontoon, Fishing Boat, Dock and Swimming Platform

                          • Sleeping Loft with 2 Queen and 1 Full Sized Beds

                            Sleeping Loft with 2 Queen and 1 Full Sized Beds

                          • Living room from loft above

                            Living room from loft above

                          • Loft above

                            Loft above

                          • Finished Basement with Family Room, Bedroom, Bathroom, and Laundry Room

                            Finished Basement with Family Room, Bedroom, Bathroom, and Laundry Room

                          • Front yard with hammock

                            Front yard with hammock

                          • View to lake. Lots of trees and privacy!

                            View to lake. Lots of trees and privacy!

                          • Custom handmade timber steps for a safe walk up or down hill

                            Custom handmade timber steps for a safe walk up or down hill

                          • Another view of stairs and front of home

                            Another view of stairs and front of home

                          • Rear view of home with 30'X40' asphalt parking pad and 400 foot paved driveway

                            Rear view of home with 30'X40' asphalt parking pad and 400 foot paved driveway

                          • A Living Room with Quite A View

                            A Living Room with Quite A View

                          • Nice pontoon to cruise, fish, and swim from.  Provided at no extra charge!

                            Nice pontoon to cruise, fish, and swim from. Provided at no extra charge!

                          • Master Bedroom

                            Master Bedroom

                          • Living Room

                            Living Room

                          • Living room and stairs up to loft

                            Living room and stairs up to loft

                          • View outside from loft

                            View outside from loft

                          • Main bathroom on main level.  Lower level also has a bathroom

                            Main bathroom on main level. Lower level also has a bathroom

                          • Front door and yard

                            Front door and yard

                          • Horseshoes anyone?

                            Horseshoes anyone?

                          • Road through woods

                            Road through woods

                          Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #250252

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                          3 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom
                          Sleeps 12


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