Private Beach, Beautiful Lake Home, Fishing, Recreation - Everything You Need!

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A room with large windows offering a view of a lake and greenery.
A spacious dining area with a long wooden table, wicker chairs, and a chandelier.
A cozy living room with a large window overlooking a lake, a stone fireplace, and a comfortable sofa.
A cabin with a stone foundation, surrounded by a forest. There is a gravel path leading to the cabin, and outdoor seating with chairs.
A two-story wooden cabin with a stone foundation, surrounded by a stone pathway and a grassy yard.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Cross Lake

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Porch or lanai
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Crosslake, MN
  • Place, Cross Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Crow Wing State Forest
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Gull Lake
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1 - LL

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - UL

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 - UL

3 Double Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bath 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bath 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bath 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Crosslake

Located in Crosslake, this cabin is near theme parks and on the beach. 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. Wildwedge Golf & Mini Golf and Nisswa Family Fun Center are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Map
Crosslake, MN

What's nearby

  • Cross Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Crow Wing State Forest - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cross Lake Recreation Area - 11 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Gull Lake - 29 min drive - 42.7 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 36 min drive - 52.3 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Wharf - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Yellow House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Norway Ridge Supper Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Old Milwaukee Saloon & Eatery - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Beach, Beautiful Lake Home, Fishing, Recreation - Everything You Need! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private Beach, Beautiful Lake Home, Fishing, Recreation - Everything You Need!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Beach, Beautiful Lake Home, Fishing, Recreation - Everything You Need!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Beach, Beautiful Lake Home, Fishing, Recreation - Everything You Need!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Beach, Beautiful Lake Home, Fishing, Recreation - Everything You Need! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Crosslake cabin is just steps away from Crow Wing State Forest and Cross Lake. Ossawinnamakee Lake is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family-friendly property! Property was just as advertised, communication with host was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was on the small lake and the views were amazing! Large table in the dinning room was Perfect for our group, playing games and eating ! The two refrigerators were also a really nice benefit! Plenty of room, and three bathrooms ! Very comfortable, memories were made ! My heart is so full !
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, clean, and easy to use!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was beautiful and magical! It was a great place for our family! We have little ones and the sandy beach was perfect for making sand castles! The water depth was perfect as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2026
Thank you for staying with us! We love our beach and work hard to keep it a big, sandy area for kids to play. We're e so happy to hear your family enjoyed it!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our family getaway. Plenty of game and outdoor toy options to keep everyone entertained.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2026
We're so glad you were able to enjoy the property and extras we provide to make it more fun. Thank you for staying at our property!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for our whole family! 3 young grandkids loved the beach and fishing off the dock. Great patio and fire area, spacious common areas for dining and relaxing. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2026
We love to hear when families enjoy the property! Thank you for staying with us and hope to see you again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a little slice of paradise! We had such a good time at the lake. Fishing was phenomenal off the dock, especially for the kids.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul 2026
We are thrilled to hear that you found our place to be a 'slice of paradise' and that the kids had such a phenomenal time fishing. Creating those kinds of family memories is exactly what we hope for. We would love to welcome you and your family back for another great stay at the lake anytime! Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay! The house was very clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed for a great weekend. The host was excellent to work with and made the whole process easy. We'd absolutely stay here again and would recommend it to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul 2026
Thank you for staying with us. We're happy you had a great stay and hope you'll stop by again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The shallow beach and fishing off the dock were great for our family. Something for all the kids to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2026
It's great to get out and fish! It sounds like you had a wonderful time and made great memories! We love to hear it. Thank you for sharing!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yard, beach and outside amenities (chairs, toys, games) were great, especially for littles.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2026
We try to have something for everyone and love to hear when people enjoy the extras! We hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at Mallard Way. The living, kitchen and dining area was great and spacious for our whole family. The patio, backyard, sandy beach was perfect. Our little grandkids spent hours swimming and learning to fish! Definitely would recommend! Thank you for letting us enjoy your home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2026
Thank you for the review. We love to hear when families get to relax and enjoy the good ol' outdoors. We hope you'll stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic time at the lake cabin. The house was great. The view from the living room of the lake was better than anticipated. We had everything we needed. 10/10.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2026
The view is the absolute best! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great w/ communication. Their welcome guide pointed my group to a great shuttle service.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2026
Glad the welcome book was so helpful! Thanks for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet lake, a few neighbors. Stairs to 2nd level bedrooms were a burden for older guests. Large kitchen well supplied with cookware. Hosts were wonderful with answering questions. Very pleasent stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2026
We understand that stairs can be a pain, especially as we're getting older! Because our home is a multi-level property, stairs become an essential part of the layout so we do our best to make it as comfortable as possible, including the newly upgraded pad and carpet that was just installed. And with a bedroom on the main floor, we try to accommodate everyone as much as possible. Thank you for the feedback!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts were super responsive and there were so many activities to do at the lake. Home was clean and my family really enjoyed staying here for the week!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2025
Thank you for staying with us! It's great to hear you enjoyed all the extra "toys" and things we add each year to make it fun for everyone!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect location for our family getaway. Our kids loved all of the swimming, fishing, and water shenanigans they were able to take part in during out 3-night stay. If you like peace and privacy, this is a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Dec 2025
Thank you for staying with us! We hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing stay!

Nice quiet spot, great for families. Helpful hosts!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2024
Thanks for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice house to stay with family

We really enjoyed our stay. The property owner was excellent with communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2024
Thank you for staying with us, we hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second year staying at the house! We love the beach and the home itself. Very comfortable. We had a wonderful trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Dec 2025
We're so glad you joined us for another vacation! Thank you for staying with us and we hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property. Clean space and large washer which made laundry on check out a breeze! It was nice having use of kayaks, canoes, and paddle boat.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2026
Thank you for staying with us! We love that you were able to partake in the extra things we provide, and hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very pleased with the property. We particularly loved the fire pit area, the wood supply and the beach. We enjoyed the paddle boat and the kayaks. Very private on a beautiful lake. The house was comfortable for all of us and well stocked with anything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2025
We're grateful for your kind words and are thrilled you had a great experience. Thank you for choosing our property, we hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

It was a great place to stay. Kids enjoyed the paddle boat and kayak's the beach was a hit with our group. Spent the nights by the fire pit even got to see a black bear checking out the place!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2024
We're so glad you loved the beach area, paddle boat and kayaks. A visit from the wildlife makes it a unique experience too - sounds like mother nature had some good timing! Thanks for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property

We had a great stay at the property! We enjoyed the beach and water toys.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2023
Thank you Rachel! It's great to hear when the beach and the toys are used. Hope to see you next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for Laid Back Family Fun

The property was well kept and clean. Very cozy and inviting! There were lots of activities provided and even more memories made!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2025
Thank you for staying with us Jessica! We're so glad you had such a great time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was just as beautiful as the photos. The cabin was spacious and welcoming. It was our first vacation with our grandkids and it was everything we were hoping for. The kids loved the private sandy beach, all the outdoor toys, large campfire space, and the paddle boat & kayaks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2025
It's so great when we hear how much fun families have! We appreciate you staying with us and hope to see you again!
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