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Lake Home on the North side of Rush Lake, Faces South With A beautiful View!

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Lake view from deck, looking south
Property grounds
Fire pit, chairs and plenty of wood. Kids love it.
view from driveway, garage on right

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Crosslake, MN
  • Place, Big Trout Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Cross Lake Recreation Area
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Gull Lake
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2 on main level

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 on lower level

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lake Home on the North side of Rush Lake, Faces South With A beautiful View!

Location, sweeping lake views, light filled open concept living area, location….did I mention location?! This property is ALL about location & views! Located on the North side of Rush Lake (home faces South), this lake home has it all. Located on the main section of Rush Lake, there is easy lake access to Crosslake and the rest of the Whitefish Chain, Rush Lake sandbar, The Warf, Moonlight Bay etc. The property features a large deck overlooking the lake, paved walkways around the home and down to the dock/lake, and fire pit area. Within walking distance of the lake home is The Bourbon Room (1/4 mile) & Moonlight Bay (1 mile, should you choose to walk rather than boat). An easy walk/run or drive, the heart of the city of Crosslake is just 3 miles from the property. New 2023 pontoon boat is available for rent. $350 per day.

The home itself is a spacious 2800 sqft and features an open concept main living area that is filled with windows, Central AC, modern kitchen with stainless steal appliances, kitchen table, and bar seating around the large kitchen island. Living room features 2 couches, 2 easy chairs, You Tube TV, DVD. Lower level is walk out.

4 bedrooms: 2 upstairs (master being off the kitchen), 2 downstairs (2 queen sized bedrooms, 1 bunk room that sleeps 5)

3 full baths (one being attached to the master bedroom)

Deck on lake side features a table & 6 chairs.

Lakeside firepit with 6 chairs.

Double size garage with lake toys and bikes.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3-17
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Events

No events allowed
Please respect our neighbors. Please no loud music
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This is a non smoking lake home
Pontoon rental for $325.00 per day. The boat rental fee is under Property fee.
Pet kennel in town. Great place to board your pet.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please respect our neighbors. Please no loud music
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Crosslake

Located in Crosslake, this vacation home is in the city center and on the waterfront. Mississippi River and Crow Wing State Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kicks on Route 66 and Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway. Water skiing and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hunting nearby.
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Crosslake, MN

What's nearby

  • Big Trout Lake - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Crosslake Community Center - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Cross Lake Recreation Area - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Gull Lake - 40 min drive - 48.4 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 48 min drive - 58.8 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old Milwaukee Saloon & Eatery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪14 Lakes Craft Brewing - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪50 Lakes Bar & Bottle Shop - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Maucieri's Italian Bistro & Deli - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Home on the North side of Rush Lake, Faces South With A beautiful View! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lake Home on the North side of Rush Lake, Faces South With A beautiful View!?

As of Apr 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Home on the North side of Rush Lake, Faces South With A beautiful View! on May 28, 2026 start from $578, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Home on the North side of Rush Lake, Faces South With A beautiful View!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Home on the North side of Rush Lake, Faces South With A beautiful View!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Home on the North side of Rush Lake, Faces South With A beautiful View! located?

This family-friendly Crosslake vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Big Trout Lake, Crosslake Community Center, and Crow Wing State Forest. Kicks on Route 66 and Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Location

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, wonderful fire pit overlooking the lake
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time just kicking back and relaxing with family. The accommodations were very nice and worked perfect for our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh J.

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

Great property

We stayed 4 nights at this amazing place! We covered every age group on our family vacation and I have to say it was amazing! The cabin had everything you can think of (even though we prepared and brought our own stuff). Great location being close to town. The cabin is right on the water! And let me tell you…those VIEWS! Amazing! The hosts reached out multiple times to make sure our stay was wonderful. Thanks again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

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

What a Gem!

The pontoon boat rental is a must! It's in excellent shape and a blast to run around all the chain of lakes. The cabin photos do not do it justice, it is huge and well stocked with all your cooking needs, a grill and washer dryer. The views are phenomenal and it's so peaceful to sit out on the huge patio and watch the lake. Beautiful and quiet neighborhood, had fun walking down the cabin road for morning exercise. Lots of stairs so keep in mind for impaired friends/family.
Path to dock
Looking up from the dock
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

An Absolute Gem of a Property

Exceptional communication with the host. Everything was exactly as described. The cabin has many bedrooms, an updated feel, and a beautiful view of one of the most pristine lakes on the chain (Rush). The newer pontoon, the fire pit, and deck overlooking the lake were our groups favorites about this property. I would literally recommend this to anyone. Incredible stay in a prime location in Crosslake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

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

Fantastic cabin!!

This is an absolute gorgeous cabin. Incredible view from the kitchen, and the location is absolutely perfect! Walking distance to a couple of the local bars/restaurants. Very comfortable beds as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

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

Another excellent stay!

This was our second year staying at this cabin. We absolutely love everything about it. Spacious cabin with a breathtaking view from the kitchen! Fire pit is a perfect way to spend those cool summer evenings. Will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

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

Crosslake Family Vacay

Long weekend with family. Great accommodation! It fit all 8 of us easily- every couple had a room. Great fire pit, dock, yard, and cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Charlie M.

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

Awesome Lake Cabin!

As advertised this was a beautiful lake cabin/property on the north side of Rush Lake. Great accommodations, awesome lake views, perfect location and a lot of fun. We booked for a family gathering and were not disappointed. This cabin has everything. I strongly recommend this place. The new pontoon right at the end of the dock was a huge bonus.Thanks to our host for answering all our questions quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie M.

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

Family Enjoyment

Owner and property manager responded quickly to any questions I had. Minutes to Crosslake for shops, restaurants, churches, and golf. We had many meals on the large Trex deck, watching loons, eagles, and ducks. Walk-out access to outside from the lower level Is an added benefit to the well-maintained sloping stairs to the fire pit and dock. Our family would rent this nice lake home again; it fit our needs perfectly.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

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

Great Siblings Vacation

When we were looking for a VRBO for our first adult siblings and spouses only vacation, this place immediately caught our attention -- plenty of bedrooms and more importantly, 3 bathrooms! Great setting on Crosslake, with quick access to town and food options, it was convenient for everything everyone wanted to do -- fishing, golfing, 4-wheeling, and loafing. Oh, and the boat! Being able to rent a wonderful pontoon boat with the cabin sealed the deal for us. Kitchen was fully stocked, the gas grill a great plus, beds were all comfy, and the view was spectacular! The place is exactly as represented in the listing, and our host Michael was great to work with and responsive to our questions. We can definitely recommend this place and will happily stay here again!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin K.

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

Great Stay

Two families stayed with a total of 4 adults and 4 boys from 3rd-5th grade. Great stay, loved the area and the chain of lakes. We brought our own pontoon and spent the afternoons at sandbars or shores of an island. We fit the cabin perfectly with room to spread out. It was well stocked and clean. The nights were cool enough that fans with open windows were sufficient. The boys took advantage of the lily pad and canoe and enjoyed fishing off the dock. We would gladly return - first time to Cross Lake area and loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Daun C.

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North Rush Lake

Such a great, peaceful location. Far enough out of town to be away from it all, but close enough to not be inconvenient. When you walk in, you are struck by the entire wall of windows, with sweeping views of the lake. And also the perfect place to witness the lightning show that goes along with summer storms in Minnesota. A large deck across the back, allows for birds eye views of the lake. As well as front row seats to the loons, ducks, eagles and a sweet little chipmunk that came to visit once or twice.The home itself is very well appointed. The kitchen has everything you need. 3 bathrooms was an amazing perk! My only recommendation would be to bring your own beach towels. We rented the pontoon, as well. This just upped the experience. Allowing us to not only enjoy Rush Lake, but we made it to 3 of the other adjoining lakes.Communication was amazing! Any questions or needs were addressed immediately.We 100% recommend, and hope we can do this again next year!
Deck View
The Loon Family
Coffee!
Nice size Bass
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie M.

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

Perfect Vacation Rental for Adults & Families

This property is exactly as advertised in its description and photos. Sloping steps to the lake, no steep stairs. The lower level walk-out is ideal access to the lake. Very clean and organized cabin with everything you could possibly want. A closet with life jackets of all sizes; kid-friendly sandbox and toys. Minutes from downtown Crosslake. The owners are quick to respond to messages, and eager to make your stay stress-free. This was my 2nd year renting here, and I hope to return in 2022 for year 3!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

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Great getaway

Our 2 families with 4 teens enjoyed our stay. There was plenty of room to spread out with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms- we were a little hesitant as our stay was during the covid situation. We ate outside on the spacious deck, ordered pizza from zorbaz one night, but there are lots of bars/restaurants nearby and on the lake.. The lake was a bit weedy for swimming at the end of the dock, so we took the boat out everyday which was fun exploring all the connecting lakes. Downstairs was a bit musty but the dehumidifier helped. Overall it was great and would consider a return trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Penny G.

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Great time on Rush Lake

The house was just as described. We had 7 adults and 2 children and there was plenty of room for all. It was extremely clean and so well stocked. We had everything we could have wanted and even stuff we didn’t know we needed! The layout and location were perfect! We rented the boat for two days. It is really nice! We went to Crosslake and lower whitefish. There are plenty of water toys. We used the lily pad at the sandbar for the kids and they loved it!! Communication was great! We would definitely book again and would recommend to family and friends. Truly one of the best rentals we have done.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

LuAnn L.

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Cross lake/Rush lake home

This property had everything needed, kitchen fully supplied with all appliances needed, gas grill access to dock, with rental. Pontoon if needed. We did however bring our own. Speedy response with all questions! Had 5 bedrooms, plenty space for all of our family. They had plenty of life jackets, games availability. TV where we could log onto Netflix, etc. laundry available. We rarely return to the same place for vacation, but if we decided to, this place had everything available. Thanks!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Couldn't ask for more!

This place checked all the boxes needed to deliver a wonderful, relaxing, entertaining, and adventurous lake experience for our three-generation party of six. The cabin is clean, well-appointed and spacious with great views of the lake from inside or from the large deck. The available on-site pontoon (highly recommend) provided hours of cruising, fishing, tubing and more. The variety and quality of available water toys exceeded our expectations and delivered hours of fun and first-time experiences for our grandkids, while fishing from the dock provided plenty of action (sunfish, perch, bass and northerns) for kids and adults alike. Nothing big, but lots of fun. Rush Lake offers many fishing options, a handful of sandbars for swimming, lots of wildlife to see (deer, eagles, loons, ducks, etc,), islands and bays. It's a gem. Kudos to our hosts Jason, Mike and Carole for providing us with a place to make many lasting memories. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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Perfect getaway

This cabin and location was perfect for our annual “up north” vacation! We traveled with 4 adults and six kids (ranging from 17-6) and brought with 2 boats. We were not cramped at all!! I’ll start with the cabin. It worked perfect with the two couples upstairs in the two bedrooms and the children downstairs in the remaining three bedrooms. However I will comment that the bedrooms is the basement are more spacious, so if space is important, choose a downstairs bedroom ;). We preferred to have all kids downstairs, so for us it didn’t matter. The kitchen is MORE than adequately stocked! They have almost everything and way more than you’d anticipate. The only thing we needed that wasn’t there was a crockpot, but Amazon prime delivered that right to the cabin!! The deck is beautiful and large and it’s a very short distance to the dock. The dock housed their pontoon (which we did not rent), but still had plenty of space for our two boats. Just to mention, the fishing of the dock is a little kids dream. Literally drop the line and pull up a fish! They aren’t large but that’s not what our kids cared about, they wanted to just catch fish ;) The lake…Rush lake is beautiful!! Yes there are weeds near the shore but it’s been a very hot, low precipitation year and they are growing every where so I don’t feel it’s an accurate description. What we loved best about the lake was that it was quieter than Cross and more calm. Also there is a sunken sandbar just off to the right from the cabin…we spent many hours there! The next best spot was in the south end of Cross…I believe they call it the sunken island. Get there early and you’ll have a perfect spot to spend the day beached, in or out of the water!! We are frequented 2 different restaurants with water access! For those that run or cycle…we did both and there were ample safe places to get to from the cabin. Lastly the owners were great with communication and answering questions. The whole process of booking to check out was a breeze. I would highly recommend renting this cabin and enjoying time on Rush Lake…we sure did!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

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Nice spacious cabin on Rush lake

This was a great Labor Day weekend with family of 7 adults. Plenty of room and cabin was well appointed. Great view from deck with table, chairs, and grill for outdoor dining and nice area for evening campfires.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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Nice cabin on beautiful lake

Great memories made with the family in a nice cabin! Great location and lake was beautiful! Loved that we could venture out and check all the other surrounding lakes! Fire pit was a huge hit!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry B.

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Wonderful lake place

Place was well equiped, everything worked well and convenient. View was spectacular. Driveway is a bit narrow, so don't pull in with boat and expect to turn around. Plenty of room to park though. Lower level smelled of mildew based on the humidity.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa I.

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My 4 year Granddaughter cried as we said goodbye to Rush Lake. This lake home was perfect!

We have 8 adults and 2 littles. The kids all grabbed the bedrooms downstairs. My grandkids were in heaven sleeping on a bunk bed! This cabin was so well stocked with everything we needed and more! We ate meals on the beautiful maintenance free deck. And cooked on the new Weber grill! Played a yard game by (perfectly placed) sand box. The owners texted as soon as we checked In and were very responsive as we asked our questions. The view is gorgeous! My hubby and I had the upstairs bedroom and bath to ourselves! Couldn’t have asked for a more ideal location. We went out to eat at the wharf once and went to brewery in town. Played mini golf and went to ice cream shop. All so close to the cabin. We hope to be back next year! Already am missing waking up to the views Rush lake. Thank you to the owners for sharing their beautiful lake home with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

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Yet another great stay!

Our 3rd year staying at this cabin. Great location, even better cabin! Will definitely be returning again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

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A fabulous vacation!!!

My entire family (5 adults & 5 kids) stayed for 1 week. I lost count of how many times every member (including kids) said “I love this cabin!!” We cannot rave enough about this amazing cabin. Lots of space for everyone to have a bedroom & bathroom. Spacious open area in the kitchen/living room allowed us all to be together while cooking. The deck was so wonderful & the view of the lake was unbelievably amazing. We spent mornings on the deck drinking coffee & listening to the loons. Dinners spent on the deck enjoying the night. Fire pit was perfect for enjoying bonfires & making S’mores. Location was perfect for taking the boat to neighboring lakes & driving into Crosslake. The cabin seemed to have everything we needed. Kitchen was stocked with pretty much anything you need to cook. We felt like we were in our own kitchen. Great towels for all bathrooms/showers. Laundry room was a plus! I am sure I am missing many things - but bottom line - this was the best cabin we have ever stayed at on the Chain of Lakes. We really hope to return to this cabin for years to come. I cannot recommend this cabin enough!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Michael Baker

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Our family built the original lake home in 1960. It was remodeled and enlarged in 2002. We are based in the Twin Cities. The family has grown, we now have 6 grandchildren. We love to use the pontoon in the late afternoons. Lots of lake shore with 6 adjoining lakes.
Many restaurants have dock space to arrive by boat.
Pontonn can also tow water skiers.

Why they chose this property

Conveniently located near the town of Cross Lake.
Close to Brainerd/Nisswa shopping.
Many places to go out for dinner either by walking, car, boat or our bikes. We also play golf on the many local and Brainerd choices.
We have 2 adult bikes and you're welcomed to bring your own and bike on the many marked trails.

What makes this property unique

If you like boating our pontoon offers long days of boating, rental aviallable for $300.00 per day. Water toys in garage, 7 lakes are connected to the Cross lake chain of lakes. The lakes offer many choices on where and how far to go.
Plenty of restaurants have lake access. Lots of great site seeing from the boat.
The home is in a quiet part of the lake but overlooks all the activity on the North side of Rush Lake.

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