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5 ⭐️ Lake Life Vacation with all the amenities.

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A spacious living area with a large sliding glass door leading to a deck by a lake, wooden furniture, and a flat-screen TV on the wall.
A single-story house with a gabled roof, a front porch, and a small front yard.
A cozy room with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling, and large windows overlooking a lake.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a wooden island with drawers.
A wooden interior with a stone fireplace, a kitchen counter with jars, a coffee machine, and a window with a view.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Hillman, MN
  • Place, Platte Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Sullivan Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Roosevelt Wildlife Management Area
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

2 Single Futons

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

5 ⭐️ Lake Life Vacation with all the amenities.

5 star lake life experience. Crystal clear water and a newly rebuilt cabin that places you just feet from the picturesque water and all the toys! Shielded from the wind, there is never a bad day on the west side of Lake Peavy. This private, low traffic lake with several bar and grills and a casino just a few miles away. The sandy beach provides a great area and entry for the little kids to play while being supervised by adults watching golf from the living room or around the fire pit. ATV trails just down the road and world class mountain biking in Cuyuna. A fire pit outside for socializing at night and doing s’mores with gma and gpa. Black out curtains help the kids sleep in and adjustable ceiling fans to keep plenty of air moving when you need it.

Big water fishing expeditions are just 15 minutes away on a Lake Milacs and top rated golf at a number of resort courses nearby. Mini golf, bowling and Go Karts 30 minutes to Brainerd. Lake Peavy is a gem-PLEASE READ THE REVIEWS!
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 9:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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Important information

You need to know

Property # 2965829vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Hillman

Located in Hillman, this holiday home is on the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Mille Lacs Indian Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Roosevelt Wildlife Management Area and Harold & Marie Deutsch Wildlife Management Area. Looking to get your feet wet? Waterskiing, water tubing and power boating adventures can be found near the property.
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Hillman, MN

What's nearby

  • Platte Lake - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Sullivan Lake - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Roosevelt Wildlife Management Area - 10 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Camp Lake - 17 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Mille Lacs Lake - 23 min drive - 26.2 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jr's Junction - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Brother's Porky Pine Bar and Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Coyotes Crossing - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mann Cave - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Soap Box Camp Fire - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 ⭐️ Lake Life Vacation with all the amenities. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at 5 ⭐️ Lake Life Vacation with all the amenities.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5 ⭐️ Lake Life Vacation with all the amenities.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 ⭐️ Lake Life Vacation with all the amenities.?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is 5 ⭐️ Lake Life Vacation with all the amenities. located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Platte Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Sullivan Lake and Roosevelt Wildlife Management Area. Whitefish Lake and Camp Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

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
We spent a relaxing week here, fishing, kayaking, and riding our ATVs on the nearby trails. The place is great! We hope to be back again next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay! Cute little house with a great view of the lake from the living room. Comfortable beds. We appreciated the bunk house for our teens.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2026
Thank you so much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin and property were exceptionally well maintained. We used paddle boards and kayak. Lake was clean and warm.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is very charming and inviting. It obviously is well cared for and suitable as a place to get away from day to day living. The neighborhood is comprised of many well cared for properties. We are anticipating a return visit!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful family vacation

We had great family vacation with a few small kids. The property is on the water with lots of boats and activities for everyone to enjoy. Doug was very responsive and quickly communicated house info.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Wonderful place to stay and house is very close to lake. Was able to fish from dock, have a late night fire and watch wildlife. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin on the lake was even better than we expected; the amenities are all well-planned and efficient; multiple outside seating areas; nice dock where fish jump on the hook; nice wading area for kids; kitchen had all the necessities; entire property was clean and well-maintained; host was very gracious and responsive to questions; will definitely consider booking again.
Beautiful Sunrise
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved HIllman, MN

Lovely view of the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Doug is a thorough, kind, professional, and responsive home owner. We can highly recommend this spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful experience

The cabin was perfect, so very nice and filled with anything we might need. Doug was excellent to work with and made us feel very welcome. He was available to help with anything we needed. Our stay could not have been any better. We would highly recommend this cabin.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2023
Jan and her husband were awesome. Very respectful great communicators. 5 star
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

We were so happy with this property! They made the most of the space and it was great to have the bunk house for our teenage boys. The host thought of everything and the house was updated and very clean. He was very available for questions. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a gem

The property was exactly as advertised, even better in person. Close to the cities but yet beautiful lake country. The host was very kind and quick to communicate. We had all the amenities for a great and relaxing weekend. We will definitely be back and highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2023
Thank you!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway

We had a great getaway stay at this lake house. The place is exactly as advertised. You are only steps away from the water which is very peaceful and relaxing. We even took the paddleboards out for a quick spin. The booking and check in process were seamless and the host was always willing to assist with anything we needed. We really look forward to coming back for another peaceful weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2023
Glad you enjoyed yourself! You are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It was great

Not much sand for swimming for little kids. Lake was great good fishing pontoon great beds good i want to go back again cabin was awesome just would like better chairs in living room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4th of July Up North Get Away

Northern MN is so beautiful and tranquil and this cabin was a perfect place to enjoy this! The owner Doug was wonderful to work with and he was spot on with communicating with us! The cabin and bunk house were very clean and provided us with everything that we needed!!! We had a great week of making awesome memories with our family and friends and celebrating July 4th!! Thanks Doug for everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Fun

Spent a week at this beautiful spot with 5 adult family members.What a fantastic time. Our host Doug answered any/all questions promptly. Everything was exactly as advertised (actually better).The home was perfect.The kitchen had everything needed & then some.The bunkhouse easily fit 6 people & was comfortable, with plenty of air and room darkening shades.The lake is so fun.Lots of pontoon time & lakeside campfires.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

VERY NICE

We have stayed at VRBO properties for many years all over the country. This one goes into our "best of the best" file. Whereas, you can certainly find places with a bit more space in the same price range, you will not find anything remotely close to the high end finishes that set this home apart. Very well stocked with kitchen / bath supplies, etc. Sittng at the waters edge gives it a a scenic overlook that is amazing. Doug was a great communicator and responsive host. Thank you, Doug and family for sharing your beautiful lake place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2023
Wow! So nice and thanks John- glad you appreciate the little things!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Place for a week long sleepover!

The 6 of us had a great time. We're two married couples who've been friends for decades. Plus one 13 yo old son + another 13 yo boy we brought along so our son could have someone to "hang with". On DAY 2 i realized i was paying for a weeklong sleepover. The boys slept in the Bunkhouse across the driveway. They only came to the main house for food & to use the facitlities. There are actually 2 sets of bunkbeds over there. It looked like at least one of them had a trundle, too. We've done UP NORTH vacations 4x in MN, WI, and MI. This place by far had the best lake access. It's right out side the sliding doora and pretty much a straight shot out . It was great for me and my rotten knees. The weather was crazy all week so we used the portable AC, extra blankets and the smaller interior bathroom as a tornado shelter. Doug was very attentive. The permanent neighbors were very friendly if we saw them out on the road. The kitchen was well stocked. The ceilings fans kept things cool, the lake was mostly quiet. We caught lots of pan fish and a few bass. Our only issue would be that there was no dining table. We didn't realize that from the pictures. We did use the picnic table outside but on rainy days we had no where comfortable to play a board game or work a puzzle. We did use the low table in the main room but it wasn't ideal. It's entirely our fault as we didn't notice there wasn't one. Despite that we had a great time! The boys across the yard was perfect, *****
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was everything we had hoped for and then some. The listing says one bathroom, but there are two bathrooms- a full bath and a 3/4 bathroom. Perfect for our family of four! Then, there is a separate bunkhouse where our 20-year-old slept each night enjoying his own space. Doug was so accessible, friendly, and communicative. We were able to get answers to questions quickly. He even called us before our stay when I had some questions. It was so nice to connect to the owner of the property! We used the paddleboards, kayak, and canoe. Our eldest was out in the kayak nearly every day fishing. He caught over 30 fish over the course of the week; he caught all four species in the lake! The property is a bit far from town, but we brought all of our food with us and just made a grocery run for perishables. The property is about .5 miles to the main road, so I walked out and back three times and also did a similar run but ran on the main road to the next street to vary it a little- two 5Ks were just perfect for me. It rained all day one of the days, and we enjoyed just watching the storm and the lake and putting together a puzzle. We brought a foldable table with us, as we had heard there wasn't a table for games or dining. However, we ate at the picnic table most days and used the coffee table for games. However, the foldable housed our puzzle all week. The kitchen was stocked with everything you can imagine and then some. The towels and tissue are quality- beat hotels. Loved it
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great cabin

While the cabin is beautiful, spacious, really close to the water, there’s no wifi and the third bedroom is across the road, so our 9 year old couldn’t use it and had to sleep in the living room couch.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lakeside gem in Central MN.

Great property. Wonderful lake views. 2 baths/2 beds in the house. Bunk house is behind the garage. Had an amazing guy's weekend. Has a fire pit, dock, outdoor furniture and plenty of room for our needs. Only 3m from Hillman so was easy to quick run to town to grab a couple things we forgot. (Great meat shop in Hillman BTW). Quiet and very peaceful. May look to rent this again for a family winter get away. Owner was great to work with. Awesome trip!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake-Life cottage you will never want to leave!!!!!

The cabin is so cozy and well-appointed. Everything about this place is charming. The cottage style interior will wrap its arms around you the moment you walk in. The wonderful sights, sounds, and smells stimulate the senses. The view is stunning and you are literally feet from the water, which was calming and serene. Make sure you catch the sunrise…. You won’t want to miss it!!!!! We loved sitting out in the living room with the patio doors drawn and sipping on our morning coffee or evening cocktail. We loved the all inclusive layout, it was so fun to be making a meal and be able to visit and interact as a group the entire time. Make sure to take the paddle-boards out….the lake offers a beautiful shoreline to cruise around on. The lake is clear and this cabin provides a wonderful swimming area…we didn’t have kids with but if we did it would have been a great space for swimming and activity. At night you have the opportunity to cozy up to the fire pit and enjoy that lake life bonfire experience. The hosts are a dream to work with and had such great communication and cared that we had a wonderful stay. We will definitely be booking a stay here in the future!!!! Thank you!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect lake experience!!

This place is amazing! So relaxing! The patio opens up right to the water. They have cute chairs and a swinging bench to sit on during the day or while having a fire at night. The owner is fantastic to work with! I have rented through VRBO often and Doug is by far the best person to work with. This is a new property and my husband and I were lucky enough to be the 1st to stay. They have a huge comfy tube you can tie up at the dock and lay in, plus other water toys that can be used. We will be coming back for sure! Stay here, you will not regret it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Doug

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Why they chose this property

I have lived in Minnesota since 2003 and have always loved "Lake Life" here. My frustration was that a good lake life felt like it needed to be a 3 hour drive to get anywhere that had the perfect setting we were looking for. Just 70 minutes from Maple Grove, its close to modern amenities and if you need to travel back to the Twin Cities to catch a kids sporting event, you can and it doesn't kill you to do so. It also means the cabin has more utility for quick getaways.

Lake Peavy is close and big enough to offer all water sports, but not so big that the lake attracts large amounts of tourism. The locals are friendly, and quiet. They love watching their loons, fishing and enjoying great camp fires in the evening. They appreciate the clean, deep water of this lake which makes it fun and desirable for kids and adults. Because of Lake Peavy's size and orientation, it seems less impacted by windy days that you experience on bigger bodies of water.

What makes this property unique

This house sits so close to the water that you can watch your family ride jet skis or pull behind a boat all from the living room, or while eating barbecue from an Adirondack chair. It has a sandy landing area that is shallow for kids and adults to wade and play in. It makes it easy to park jet skis and boats without fear of ruining and engine.

You and your guests are free to use our fishing poles and gear, kayaks and paddle boards,, and firewood, it is a turn key location and is ready to help you all make unforgettable memories.
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