Family Memories on Minnesota’s Greatest Lake!

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A paved pathway leading to a grassy area with trees and a view of the water.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island with stools, stainless steel appliances, and a pendant light.
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, a coffee table, and a mounted TV.
A bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a chair, a small table, and a hanging light fixture.
A hallway with a patterned rug, a bench, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a door with a frosted glass panel.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Mille Lacs Lake

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Onamia, MN
  • Place, Mille Lacs Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Grand Casino Mille Lacs
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 21)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bunk Room

+2
2 Twin Bunk Beds, 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Onamia

Located in Onamia, this vacation home is on the beach. Travelers 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 Mille Lacs Kathio State Park and Onamia Lake Wildlife Management Area. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledding, snowmobiling, and ice skating.
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Onamia, MN

What's nearby

  • Mille Lacs Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mille Lacs Kathio State Park - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Grand Casino Mille Lacs - 9 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Paul Bunyan Land - 41 min drive - 57.5 km
  • Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area - 52 min drive - 69.3 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BayView Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Happy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cedarwood Family Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Waterfront Bistro - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Memories on Minnesota’s Greatest Lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Family Memories on Minnesota’s Greatest Lake!?

As of Nov 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family Memories on Minnesota’s Greatest Lake! on Nov 14, 2026 start from $1,547, 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 Family Memories on Minnesota’s Greatest Lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Memories on Minnesota’s Greatest Lake!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Memories on Minnesota’s Greatest Lake! located?

Situated on the beach, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Mille Lacs Lake, Mille Lacs Kathio State Park, and Onamia Lake Wildlife Management Area. Lake Onamia and South Harbor Town Hall are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short Vacay

Our stay was short but it was very nice and peaceful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful week with our extended family. The house was clean, spacious, comfortable and well-equipped. The sandy gentle beach was great for toddlers. The yard was lovely. We would rent again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Here’s a polished version that stays positive while being fair about the outside experience:We had a great stay on Mille Lacs Lake with a group of 20, and the property accommodated everyone very comfortably. The inside of the home was immaculate, very clean, well maintained, and had plenty of space for a large group without ever feeling crowded.The outdoor area was nice, although we happened to stay during a major mayfly appearance, so they were definitely a nuisance around the property. Obviously, that is part of being on Mille Lacs and outside the host’s control. Thankfully, they really didn’t bother us much around the fire, and we were still able to enjoy a fire most nights, which ended up being one of our favorite parts of the stay.Overall, this was a great property for a large group. The home was exceptionally clean, spacious, and comfortable, and we had a really enjoyable stay. We would definitely recommend it for families or groups looking for a place on Mille Lacs!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family getaway

We were so blessed to find this VRBO! It was the perfect place to allow everyone to have privacy and alone time when needed and also had wonderful areas for our whole group to enjoy family time. The views and activities were amazing. The house is clean, modern, and has everything you could ever want or need. So many happy memories were made at the Twilight House!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memories Galore!

Our blended, extended family of 20 had the most amazing time on this property! It is obvious that the owners pay attention to detail and do all that they can to make their guests feel welcome and cared for! Fantastic time and memories galore!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Gathering Space

We rented this house for our yearly women’s retreat. It was a wonderful space where all had a chance to be cozy and was functional. The kitchen was a lovely gathering space and had everything we needed to prepare for the weekend. Highly recommend staying here! Host was quick at communicating when there was a need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home

We had over 10 people stay at this house and there was a bedroom for everyone! It's a big house with a large kitchen, and large inside entertainment space. It’s beautiful inside and out, over-looking the water. It feels like you have ocean view. Cleanliness of the place was great and the host was very friendly and quick to respond!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend away

Our family and friends had a great experience! The house was clean and the beds/pillows were all so comfortable. Plenty of room for parking and a nice yard for games. The beach is slightly rocky but it’s nice and sandy just a few feet out and pure sand all the way past the end of the dock! We appreciated that the property team was always very responsive if we had any questions. They were great to work with!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home

We were there for a bachelorette party and we can honestly say this was the best house to host in!!! It was so spacious, we had 18 people stay and we didn’t feel like we were on top of each other at all!! The hosts of the property were very responsive and accommodating 😊 We will for sure be back with our spouses because it was just a stunning location and the lakefront property was beautiful and clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls weekend

All 14 of us ladies LOVED our stay. The house was everything I was looking for. All of the decor details were spot on. The backyard on the lake was something I could get used to. The paddle boards and kayaks were a huge bonus that we took advantage of. Communication with the host and property manager was super easy with quick response time. There isn’t a single thing we could complain about. Each one found is looking forward to staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 8, 2023
Thank you so much, Misty! We are happy to host you and your guests again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mom's 80th Bday Reunion

We stayed at Erin's place for my mom's 80th birthday celebration. We had 14 ppl ranging from 80-13. The house is calen and modern and had wonderful amenitites. It truly felt like we were at home. The amenitites were awesome with outdoor water equipment ie paddle boards, kayaks, hot tub for 6. The kids loved the dual living rooms where they can play games and watch TV separate from the adults. Overall, extremely impressess with everything Erin provided and would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great gathering house

Celebrated my 50th birthday here with a multigenerational group of family and friends. The house is very large and we never felt short on space. The extra fridge in the garage, all of the lake toys, lakeside fire pit area, and two washers and dryers were huge bonuses. The views to the lake are phenomenal and I caught some gorgeous sunrises each day. The house has been decorated in a very fresh, modern style. The kitchen has all of the essentials and then some. Everything inside was clean, although the landscaping and exterior siding and decking (mold in areas) could use some freshening up. Sufficiently cooling the upstairs also proved a bit tricky. Master suite on main level is huge and the soaker tub is great. If you bring a boat, plan to take it out each night as the enormous dock is full with the owners’ pontoon, runabout, and jet skis. Although we didn’t go in the basement, it was nice knowing it was there in case of bad weather. Would definitely stay here again! The hosts were just awesome to work with.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Better than the photos!

This property really is better than the photos even can show! It's much more spacious than I even anticipated, which was so nice for the 15 of us who ended up staying! The two living spaces are nice to have. The upstairs bunk room is SO adorable and perfect! All the rooms except one have very large, nice tv's in them which was so great for our winter getaway. The hot tub was on and running hot for us in February which was a lot of fun! The kitchen is fully stocked with literally everything you need, even a slow cooker! Every bathroom in the house is absolutely beautiful! I loved the giant upstairs glass shower! The bed in the bedroom I slept in was very comfortable definitely a memory foam mattress with a lot of very comfortable pillows. There are really soft, nice throw blankets all over the house as well! Overall I enjoyed my stay a lot and would definitely recommend this rental to anyone looking for a place to accommodate a get together on beautiful Mille Lacs Lake! ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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