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Whitefish Chain Lake Home with Beach + Sauna + King Beds + Kayaks +Paddle Boards

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 134000 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Crosslake, MN
  • Place, Crow Wing State Forest
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Trout Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Crosslake Community Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

2 Large Twin Bunk Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Bathroom 4

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Whitefish Chain Lake Home with Beach + Sauna + King Beds + Kayaks +Paddle Boards

Welcome to The Acorn, your lakeside getaway on the Whitefish Chain of Lakes—one of Minnesota’s premier destinations for summer and fall.
The Acorn embodies the way lake life is meant to be—mornings with coffee in the sunroom, afternoons on the sandy beach or exploring clear waters of the Whitefish Chain, and evenings gathered on the deck or around the firepit as the sun sets. Guests say it’s where their best memories of Minnesota summers are made.

This 4,000 sq. ft. lake home offers four king bedrooms, a loft, bunk space, and four full bathrooms, giving everyone the comfort of space to spread out. The main floor layout is large enough for everyone to gather, yet full of cozy corners like the sunroom or the downstairs game room where kids and adults find their own rhythm. The fully stocked kitchen makes family meals a joy, large pellet and gas grills to prepare meals while enjoying the outdoors and the high-quality furnishings throughout ensure the home feels inviting from the moment you arrive.

Outside, the setting is just as welcoming. A gentle walk to your private sandy beach makes access to the water effortless for all ages. Spend time exploring several nearby islands with kayaks and paddleboards, or lounging on the wrap-around deck with lake views. The outdoor firepit (firewood provided) is quintessential north woods entertainment and becomes the heart of the evening—where s’mores, stories, and starlit skies make lasting memories.

Being on the Whitefish Chain of Lakes means you have direct access to one of Minnesota’s most premier destinations. Rent a boat or pontoon from a nearby marina, or let a guide like Walleyedan pick you up at the dock for a day of fishing for walleye, panfish, or northern pike. Off the water, the area offers public golf courses, biking trails, and family-friendly adventures for every pace.

When it’s time to head out during your stay, Crosslake’s best are no more than 5 minutes away. Enjoy the local scene, live music and lakefront dining at Moonlite Bay, craft cocktails at Ox Lake Tavern, or northern Minnesota staples like Rafferty’s Pizza, Zorbaz, and the Yellow House Ice Cream shop.

Whether you’re gathering with family, reconnecting with friends, or simply looking for the perfect place to experience summer and fall in Minnesota, The Acorn brings together space, comfort, and location in a way few homes can.
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 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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 cabin is on the waterfront. Crosswoods Golf Course and Golden Eagle Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Kicks on Route 66 and Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Crosslake, MN

What's nearby

  • Crow Wing State Forest - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Big Trout Lake - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Crosslake Community Center - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Kicks on Route 66 - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Cross Lake Recreation Area - 8 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old Milwaukee Saloon & Eatery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪14 Lakes Craft Brewing - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪50 Lakes Bar & Bottle Shop - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Maucieri's Italian Bistro & Deli - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whitefish Chain Lake Home with Beach + Sauna + King Beds + Kayaks +Paddle Boards pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Whitefish Chain Lake Home with Beach + Sauna + King Beds + Kayaks +Paddle Boards?

As of Mar 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whitefish Chain Lake Home with Beach + Sauna + King Beds + Kayaks +Paddle Boards on Mar 22, 2026 start from $873, 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 Whitefish Chain Lake Home with Beach + Sauna + King Beds + Kayaks +Paddle Boards?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whitefish Chain Lake Home with Beach + Sauna + King Beds + Kayaks +Paddle Boards?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Whitefish Chain Lake Home with Beach + Sauna + King Beds + Kayaks +Paddle Boards located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 3 mi (5 km) of Big Trout Lake, Crosslake Community Center, and Crow Wing State Forest. Kicks on Route 66 is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our week at the Acorn was wonderful!! Plenty of room for our family of 9. Beautiful home with anything anyone would need...fully equipped from the kitchen to the outside amenities. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan I.

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

Great cabin!

This was an awesome place and perfect for our family!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan I.

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

Awesome cabin!

This is our second year staying at the Acorn cabin and we love it! Sarah is very responsive and the cabin is super well equipped and maintained. It is a perfect location for a great vacation up north!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawna K.

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

Would book again

Property is beautiful, location is hard to beat, we really enjoyed our stay. Perfect for family trips - plenty of space and the views were gorgeous. Would def book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mia L.

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

Labor Day Weekend Getaway

Our stay was absolutely perfect. The cabin was just as described, located in a peaceful bay a short boat ride away from Crosslake. The hosts were very accommodating. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

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

Golf Getaway

Spent 4 nights with some friends for golf and to celebrate a 50th Birthday. This place was great! Awesome, quiet location for some relaxation after a day on the links. The house was more than big enough to accommodate our group of 8. Would definitely recommend to anybody looking to spend some time in the Crosslake area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Beautiful Lakefront Home, Great location

This home really overdelivers. It's beautifully furnished and on 3 levels so lots of privacy if traveling with friends or family. Can't beat the location for the lake and town. We've been to Crosslake before and will definitely go again. It's a wonderful place to visit. Host was excellent to work with and provide everything you need for a relaxing stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn P.

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

Perfect Family Vacation

This beautiful home was perfect for our family of 14. Amazing sun room, large wrap around deck with plenty of seating and a good combination of sun & shade. Nice quiet lake was perfect for kayaking, paddle boarding & swimming on the sandbar nearby. Quick access to the other lakes on the Whitefish chain for great fishing. The host provided so many extras, like great books for the kids, games, puzzles, toys & outdoor games. Large outdoor fire pit with plenty of chairs. Big comfortable beds with extra pillows. Great attention to every little detail! Also very quick to respond to any questions. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

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

Vacation in July

Excellent property. Plenty of room inside and outside. We brought 2 boats and had a great time. We even enjoyed the games/puzzles in the house during rain and other down times! Definitely would suggest to a friend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Wonderful Cabin Experience

We enjoyed this spacious home with several sitting rooms, a kid friendly basement, a well equipped kitchen and yard with great lake access. Close to everything Crosslake has to offer! The host communicated well and didn’t leave anything to question. Would highly recommend this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christa T.

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

Crosslake FUN!

We had an amazing long weekend on the lake! Beautiful home and setting on the lake! Sarah (the host) was awesome and we are looking forward to planning another long weekend at the Acorn with our friends next summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

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

Really nice place

Very nice place and well stocked with amenities. Sarah was incredibly nice and accessible. You cannot go wrong with this VRBO. Location on the lake is quiet and peaceful. The only thing I would change, checkout was 10am, would be so much nicer for 11am.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy E.

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

Peaceful retreat

Loved the woodsy setting, with direct access to the lake! Also really appreciated being in the smaller Island Lake during days-long rain and wind. Felt sheltered, and we were able to keep our boat in the water during the storms. Easy access to Whitefish Chain, and the city of Crosslake. Appreciated the spacious and well-appointed lower level on rainy days. Effectively 6 sleeping spaces (loft area and lower level bunk beds are without doors). Perfect for three families with small children.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica & Patrick R.

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

Amazing location

We stayed at this cabin for our annual multi generation summer gathering. This cabin was spacious. There was enough room for us all to make ourselves comfortable and not be on top of each other. We loved the deck! It was big enough for us all to relax and enjoy our meals together outside. The location was amazing - close to town, but not on a busy part on the lake. Communication with our host was great. She was responsive to all of our inquiries before and during our stay. We look forward to returning next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee E.

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

Great family getaway

Our multigenerational family of five adults and four kids (5 mos. to 7 yrs) had an amazing week at the Acorn house. The property is stunning and comes with enough water toys and yard games to keep a family busy all week - plus a great supply of games and books that kept everyone entertained for hours. We rented a pontoon and a Lily pad and enjoyed cruising around the lakes and swimming in various places. Sarah (the host) was great - very responsive and proactive. It was a pleasure working with her on this booking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney W.

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

Perfect house for a family with kids of all ages.

We loved the house. There was plenty of room to sneak away and read a boom. The lower level had a bunch of TVs to watch 3 different sports games while playing pool. The deck was great. The dock was perfect. The owners provided kayaks and paddle boards. The lake was beautiful and there was a beach. The owners were very responsive. We had an issue with the washing machine and they sent a plumber at 9pm to fix it. I could go on but you get the point. This is a spot you won’t forget!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

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

Crosslake Gem

Perfect location to host our family get together. We love Crosslake and being on the chain of lakes, but just off the main traffic area was lovely. This home had plenty of space to spread out as well as a connected main level to be together. We had a few generations and the main floor bedroom had a perfect pocket door to a bathroom for my elderly mother. There were more toys than we could use in the time we visited. We had access to water toys, life jackets, coolers and yard games. The views were lovely and it is our favorite place we have rented for our group of 12. We will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

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

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION W/ EXTENDED FAMILY

We had a fantastic stay at the Acorn. The home was well cared for, had everything we needed and more! I have rented several properties from VRBO and other sites. This one had by far was the most clean and equipped property, filled with high end items that you would want at your own home. Plenty of room to cook, sit and visit inside and then access to take advantage of all the Whitefish Chain has to offer on the outside. We brought our own pontoon (must have for exploring the area), but we also really enjoyed fishing off the dock, the paddle boards, kayaks and cornhole set as well. Sarah is an excellent communicator, going above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed. Even the neighbors were really friendly, something you don't often see when at a rental property! I could go on and on, but go ahead and rent it and see for yourself!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Perfect Location/Beautiful Home

I would like to mention a few things that are not going to show up on the profile of the property: First, the lake is quiet and perfect for the kayaks and paddle boards provided by the homeowner. The high-quality equipment let us explore the amazing wildlife of the connected lakes. Second, the furniture and appliances are exceptionally high quality and comfortable which was a nice surprise as we usually see "leftovers" in most rental homes. Third, despite the location appearing in a small inlet, the dock was sturdy and it was quite easy to dock the pontoon we rented in town. Finally, the primary suite was perfect for people with mobility limitations (large bathroom, smooth flooring, ample space). Close to Crosslake recreation area with and a beautiful beach and campground, paved pathways, and ice cream or coffee, this is a perfect vacation spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

Great time on whitefish

Our family stay with 6 adults and 3 kids was fantastic. The property seems brand new and has good quality. It has great spaces for groups to gather inside and out. We seemed to gravitate to the sunroom. It was so comfortable to sit and just hang out. The sauna and game room downstairs got used many times during the week by the adults and kids. The kitchen is well stocked so we weren’t wanting for anything. The grill is a high quality Weber we used several times plus they have a pellet grill we didn’t use. The location is great for boating. The dock was nice and secure. It’s fairly shallow out front but it accommodated our 21 ft boat easily. There are many pontoons and decent size boats on neighboring properties. A couple of nice things about the location were it’s proximity to a good size scenic, quiet island lake and access to the much bigger whitefish lake. Super quick to get to both. The bay was really nice for anchoring up and swimming. Sarah was super proactive and helpful with any direction or questions that came up. Since it’s newer there was only one review when we booked but I’m sure there will be many more positive ones to follow. We would highly recommend and will book again for our size of group.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah A.

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

Beautiful Cabin, Great Location

What an amazing place! My friends and I stayed here for a girls' weekend and were in love with the coziness, comfort of each room, and what the property all had to offer. We each got our own king bed, all of which were super comfortable. We loved the sauna, watching the swans from the sunroom in the morning, and reading in different nooks around the cabin. It was the perfect combination of cozy and spacious. The living room, sunroom with lofted ceilings and sky lights, basement family room (with walkout) and upstairs loft area were all great spaces to hang as a group. At the same time, the bedrooms were private and offered a nice escape form the main living areas. The owner's suite has beautiful bathroom and another reading nook. The kitchen was huge and plenty of space to cook for a group. We especially loved the family games and toys for the little one who joined us. We were there in the fall, but talked about how great the space would be for the summer. There was a nice sandy beach, a beautiful island right across from the lake access, and what looked like lots of fun beach toys to make the most of summer. The cabin's property was quiet and serene, but located within walking distance from a couple spots to eat. There was even more to do in town, which was just a few minutes of a drive. We all wished we could have extended our stay--we were all so relaxed and comfortable! The host was quick to respond and had easy instructions for check-in and check-out. This cabin is a definite must-stay spot if you are looking at the Crosslake area!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Randy C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

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