Gorgeous Lake Retreat

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A spacious kitchen with a wooden island, a stone fireplace, and a dining area with modern furniture.
A wooden cabin interior with a kitchen featuring a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove. There are wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a window providing natural light.
A cozy cabin with a large bed, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, and large windows.
A two-story house with a large front lawn, a stone fireplace, and a well-maintained garden.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Paddleboard available
    A rare find — hit the water on a paddleboard right here.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Merrifield, MN
  • Place, Horseshoe Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bass Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Gull Lake
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Downstairs Bedroom w/ large mirrored cabinet with drawers and shelves for folded clothes plus numerous wall hooks

2 Queen Beds

Living Room 2

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom W/ built-in closets and a large dresser for hanging and folded clothes

2 Queen Beds

Roll-A-Way Beds

2 Single Beds

Upstairs Bedroom 1 W/ built-in closet with drawers for hanging and folded clothes

2 Queen Beds

Upstairs Bedroom 2 W/ built-in closet with drawers for hanging and folded clothes

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom w/ Glass & Tile & Stone Shower + Sculpted Concrete Basin Sink & Large Concrete Counter + 6 Drawer Bath Cabinet

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

Master Bathroom w/ Large Glass & Stone Shower + Jetted Tub + Large basin Sink & Concrete Counter + Closet & Drawer Storage

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

Upstairs Bathroom w/ Tube Shower combo + integrated sink counter & cabinet

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Merrifield

Located in Merrifield, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Crosswoods Golf Course and Deacon's Lodge Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mississippi River and Crow Wing State Forest. Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway and Kicks on Route 66 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 sledging.
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Merrifield, MN

What's nearby

  • Horseshoe Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bass Lake - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Lake Edward - 7 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Gull Lake - 19 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 26 min drive - 40.5 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Commander Restaurant & Bar - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Chocolate Ox - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Mission Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dockside Lounge - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Maucieri's Italian Bistro & Deli - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous Lake Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gorgeous Lake Retreat?

As of 1 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gorgeous Lake Retreat on 2 Dec 2026 start from £831, 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 at Gorgeous Lake Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Lake Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Lake Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Lake Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Horseshoe Lake, Bass Lake and Crow Wing State Forest. Upper Mission Lake and Lower Mission Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 160 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
This was the perfect place for our girls trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication from Dennis. The property is beautiful with a great view of the lake. There are a lot of amenities. The kitchen is very well stocked with cooking and baking supplies. We all had a wonderful relaxing vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
this is the second time we have rented this property and we fully enjoyed our stays. there is ample room in the house and plenty of outdoor and indoor games and activities. our stay was very relaxing, but not long enough, i would highly recommend renting this home.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The beach was great with plenty of water toys and was very sandy. The place was extremely clean and the host was easy to communicate with. Description and photos are accurate and we had a great time here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had another great year in this house. Dennis is a great host and the amenities at this place are wonderful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this home, which is why it wasn't our first stay here. The house itself has been really well designed with a lot of attention to detail, and the amenities, appliances, and such are first rate. The beach is super kid-friendly, and we made daily use of all the water sports equipment. Owner Dennis is very accommodating and communications were a breeze. A great place for our family get-away!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2026
Thanks, we enjoy people who love and use the lake property to its fullest
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dennis has a very nice lake home. This is our second time here and we will be back again next year making more memories. It feels like home. It's stocked with everything you could need. The beds are comfy. The landscaping is beautiful. The fire pit is stocked with wood and roasting sticks. It's a great place to watch the beautiful sunsets. It has the perfect beach, especially for little ones. The platform floating dock was used a lot and so was the badminton net that's in the water. We enjoyed lots of other outdoors games provided. Our 3 year old caught fish off the dock. We enjoyed our vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful well stocked lake home! Owner, Dennis is an amazing available gracious host!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host, Dennis, was fantastic. His clear directions before and during our stay were warm and welcoming, and he answered all of our questions promptly. Communication was excellent, and we felt well supported throughout our visit. The home was gorgeous—the woodwork, high vaulted space, and wall of windows facing the lake added to the beauty and peacefulness of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just wonderful

This home was just wonderful for out family vacation. Beautiful views of the lake everywhere, fully geared kitchen, lots of room to spread out. We had a blast and will book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation!

We all had a wonderful week playing on the beach, on the kayaks and renting the pontoon! Great family time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2021
Thank You for being great guests. We love to see folks enjoying the property. Cheers Dennis
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family get away

Beautiful home and location. Host was very responsive and easy to work with.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The best place we've ever stayed!

This was our bookclub's 5th stay at this cabin and it gets better every time! Dennis is a consummate host and the cabin (house) is beautiful and so well appointed! Can't wait to go back in the fall!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely perfect

My bookclub rents this cabin twice a year and each time is better than the last. We love it there and can't wait to return in the spring!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful week at Horse Shoe lake

Our third year at this place and another beautiful week of lake fun. The home is perfect for our family and is located on an awesome lake front location. Dennis is always a great host and easy to contact if needed. Lot's of things to do in this area for all ages.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

Great family getaway in a beautiful, clean cabin on a quiet, clear lake. Our family enjoyed time on the beach and utilizing the kayaks, firepit and the local park. Looking forward to returning in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girl’s weekend

We had the best time at this property! Highly Recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is easily the best lakeside cabin you’ll find. We stayed here 2 years ago & had been looking forward to coming back ever since. Amazing home & yard, & their sandy, shallow beach is incredibly rare to find. The volleyball games & kayaking are always a joy. This place really is as good as it gets, especially when traveling with kids. 5 stars across the board!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family lake vacation

Outstanding cabin on a quiet, clean lake. The hosts were very helpful and responsive to questions. We enjoyed hanging out in the beautiful cabin and all of the outdoor/lake things to do on this property. Our family would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property-great stay!

We had a great New Year’s stay. We especially enjoyed the fireplace and the large open concept. The cabin was fully stocked with everything we needed. Dennis was responsive and helpful throughout the entire process. Would highly recommend to any group looking to stay around the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2021
Happy New Year
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible lake cabin

Our family spent a week at this cabin and truly enjoyed ourselves. The cabin spacious and accommodating. The beech and lake are fantastic. We had a wonderful time. Wes & Pam Johnson
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing, as always

This was our fifth stay at this beautiful cabin. It is exquisitely appointed and perfect for a long weekend of relaxation. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved our visit

We had a great time! Property was very nice with long grassy yard and sandy beach with shallow water, which was great for our young grandkids. The house was lovely and we enjoyed watching the Pileated Woodpeckers from the large windows overlooking the water.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memorial weekend

Enjoyed are weekend completely. Listing was exactly as stated. Denis was more than helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

Exceptional experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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