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Private Yet Middle-of-the-Action Gull Chain Home

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Backyard with Fire Pit
Backyard
Beach with Dock
Western View of Lake
Upstairs Living Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102400 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Nisswa, MN
  • Place, Nisswa Family Fun Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Nisswa City Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, The Pines Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Twin Murphy Bed

Living Room 2

1 Twin Futon

Living Room 3

1 Twin Murphy Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private Yet Middle-of-the-Action Gull Chain Home

This cabin home is located halfway between Zorbaz/Bar Harbor and the shops of Nisswa. Just a 35 minute scenic boat ride to Zorbaz or a short 5 minute drive to Zorbaz, Bar Harbor, Grand View or downtown Nisswa.

Enjoy one of the most private settings on the Gull Chain's most private lake, Lake Nisswa! Over 12 foot water clarity and great fishing await. Enjoy the fantastic sand bars the chain has to offer. Go for a kayak adventure with the 4 kayaks provided. In fact most everything needed is provided by us: towels and linens, kitchenware, gas grill, charcoal grill, outdoor games/toys, and 4 bikes for a touring adventure! If a rainy day or two should happen, we have you covered. There are 2 large high def TV's, DVD player, billiard table, many board games and Wifi!

To kick off your day, the morning sunrise over the lake will awaken you for the day's adventures. If you don't feel like roaming the lakes or downtown; stay at home and make use of the 40 foot beach, fish off the dock or make use of the football field sized yard with yard games also furnished!

At night enjoy the fire pit area as it is great for end-of-the-day conversation or making s'mores. Or take a short trip to be entertained by the northern Gull Lake night life!

Note: NO smoking permitted inside the house and no pets. We respect our neighbors and life in the house when it is not rented. Please no campers or RV.s

Bedroom information:
Main bed up: queen size
2nd bed up: queen size
3rd bed down: queen size and bunk beds with 2 twin mattresses

Other sleeping area: Four season porch overlooking lake has a full murphy bed for 2 additional guests. Full size futon in lower level family room adds sleeping area. Additionally there is a queen size foldable mattress under the stairs for extra guests.

Additional lower level walk out with wood fireplace and laundry facility.
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: 30
Check out before 11:00 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

Nisswa

Located in Nisswa, this vacation home is near a water park and on a lake. The Pines Golf Course and Nisswa City Park 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. Traveling with kids? Consider Nisswa Family Fun Center, or check out an event or a game at Brainerd International Raceway. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Nisswa, MN

What's nearby

  • Nisswa Family Fun Center - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Nisswa City Park - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • The Pines Golf Course - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Gull Lake - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 13 min drive - 16.5 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zorbaz - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lucky's Tavern - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cowboy*s - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Roundhouse Brewery - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Yet Middle-of-the-Action Gull Chain Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Private Yet Middle-of-the-Action Gull Chain Home?

As of Mar 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Yet Middle-of-the-Action Gull Chain Home on Apr 13, 2026 start from $383, 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 Private Yet Middle-of-the-Action Gull Chain Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Yet Middle-of-the-Action Gull Chain Home?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Yet Middle-of-the-Action Gull Chain Home located?

This family-friendly Nisswa vacation home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of The Pines Golf Course, Nisswa Family Fun Center and Nisswa City Park. Gull Lake is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 38 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time with family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danette M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed at this property multiple times. It is wonderful and so many toys for the kids to play with!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danette M.

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

Family gathering

Great place, clean, well stocked and perfect for our family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danette M.

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

Nisswa Lake

We had a wonderful stay with family from Colorado and the Twin Cities. Some of our family stayed in other units. This VRBO was well furnished, lots of games we use the bikes and the kayaks, and watched the Olympics!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is large and very nice. We loved all the little extras that we found throughout the house. The listing stated that there was a hot tube, but there was none. My eldest grandson loved the lower level and rarely left it. Though the yard is very large, we weren't able to use it due to all the bird droppings covering most of it. The little beach area also had a lot of droppings, so we didn't use it either. The lily pads covering the water also made it so we didn't go into the water. We did use the kayaks a few times. My family has rented lake property for the last 4 yrs. and this is the nicest one we've been to. If I had an issue or question, I would text Randy and he would get back to me usually within the hour.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

6th annual Dads and Sons Nisswa Lake Trip

We had a fantastic 5 day trip to this property in July - 4 dads and 4 sons - 6th annual trip to Nisswa Lake. This was our first trip to this property and we all loved it! The inside was perfect for our size group and everyone had a place to sleep. Grilling and campfires were great and my 23 foot boat fit perfectly on the dock. Best part was the lakeside lawn - it was huge and great for outdoor games. We are already looking forward to booking another trip next summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Nisswa Family Vacation

Overall this was a great property for our family of 9! While we brought chairs, games etc, the house is very well stocked with lots of entertainment. We loved the yard for badminton and bags. The family room and tv were great for our rainy days. We had a wonderful week!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

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

Relaxing

Has everything you need for all ages and then some. Close to town and Wendy's. Lol. Peaceful lake, fire pit by lake and house. We hope to have our 3rd Year. Thanks Randy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

5 STAR lake Nisswa rental lake home!

This is our second stay at this Lake Nisswa lake home. Randy answered any questions we had prior to our visit and during our visit in a timely fashion. In fact, he always answered text messages in less than 5 minutes. All furniture and beds are in nice clean condition and comfortable. For rainy days they have games and 3 TV's. I would highly recommend this home for anyone to stay at. Very responsive owner.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly J.

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

Shelly

This place exceeded our expectations!!It is very private and peaceful. Great big yard! We had a family vacation with 6 adults and 3 children under the age of five. We had plenty of room for everyone to be comfortable. The house was stocked with everything we needed for cooking. There is plenty of entertainment in the house if you have a rainy day. The firepit was perfect for everyone to sit around and enjoy. The location is close to town and was perfect to dock our pontoon and travel the lake chains. The owner Randy was quick to response to any of my questions. Thanks for a great vacation! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Gretchen H.

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

Great Property and Location

Overall the property is great and accommodates a large group very well. The outdoor space is huge, and there are many games available for use. Plenty of chairs for around the fire pit and the bikes are great. The indoor spaces are large and comfortable. The place is very well stocked with everything you'd need. The issue we had was the inability swim or float. There is a small sand beach area but the area is filled with weeds and lily pads. The pictures of the beach in the listing are very deceptive. If you're not interested in getting in the water, I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

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

Everything we had hoped for an more!

I don’t often use the phrase “exceeds expectations” but this one certainly deserves it. The house and property are simply amazing. The photos in the listing are accurate but don’t compare to actually being there. For being a lake property, the house has all of the modern amenities and then some. Everything is updated beyond what we would expect for this type of property. Craftsmanship and pride are demonstrated throughout. Outside, is an expansive lot and beautiful setting overlooking Nisswa Lake. The use of the dock was perfect for the small fishing boat we rented for the week. We were able to land some sizable bass as well as the elusive Northern Pike we have been after for years. The channel to other lakes on the Gull chain is very handy. We made regular use of the available kayaks. While we had our own bikes with us, the bikes available with the property were in excellent condition. There is no lack of entertainment available inside as well. From multiple TVs to board games, to the pool table, we had everything we needed for the one rainy day we had during the week. The kitchen is extremely well stocked and had everything we were looking for (including 3 crock pots…with liners!) In addition to our family of four, we had another couple with us. The house was setup perfectly for our situation with common areas and privacy as needed. The ample air conditioning was an added bonus. There were a couple other surprises that I won’t mention. You’ll just have to go and see for yourself. We are very familiar with the Nisswa area and have visited for many years. This property was beyond what we have experienced in the past and is highly recommended. I also can’t say enough about Randy’s communication. I had messaged him several times with questions in the months leading up to our stay. He is very responsive. I’m always a bit nervous about receiving the check-in instructions. Randy’s instructions came in ample time and were super easy to follow. There was also a book of information provided about the property and area. There were also very clear instructions posted in key areas throughout. It is no surprise that he has Premier Host status. Thanks for a great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Archival

2/10 Terrible

RRR P.

Terrible experience

The property was very pretty, convenient to shops, etc. No complaints there. However, the negatives are plenty-the black hair found in the lower level bed was less than desirable and the back bedrooms upstairs were very hot. The interactions with the owner were extremely disappointing as well. We had very little hot water, only enough for 2 people a day to have a luke warm shower. We sent an email regarding this. The owner responded he would have someone come look at it and that it had happened to other guests before so it was a known issue. Nobody came to look at it. He said he would give us some of our $ back and we agreed that was fair. However, after we checked out, I started receiving multiple, harassing emails from Randy saying the "house was trashed" and sending pictures of things that were there when we arrived saying we had damaged them. Example-the lower level sink in the kitchenette, the top of the pool table. My requests for "before and after" pictures showing the damage were ignored. Instead, I continued to receive emails accusing us of having "an unauthorized motorhome" parked in the driveway. And "SIX BOTTLES OF MUSTARD LEFT IN THE FRIDGE! SO THERE MUST HAVE BEEN MORE THAN 6 PEOPLE HERE" (yes, in all caps)! I told him we had guests come off and on while we were there, including my brother and his family who drove their motor home. I asked him where in the contract it stated that was not allowed and he never replied. Instead, he did not reimburse us for not having any hot water and he also kept our full security deposit. After several harassing emails, I asked him not to contact us again. I have used VRBO for several family vacations and have never had one single incident. Never had a security deposit unreturned. This was a terrible experience. We were treated very poorly and it definitely put a sour taste in our mouth for future trips. Certainly would not recommend this rental to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2016
Verified

10/10 Excellent

randy w.

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

Definitely would stay again.

This property was very awesome. Quiet place with paved drive for our bikes. We were able to park in the garage which was a huge plus! All cooking utisips and pots and pans were at hand. Very happy with the place. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

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

Another wonderful year at the lake!

This is our third stay at this Lake Nisswa home. We love the location being close to town and yet on the chain of lakes so we can adventure thru the channels and watch the wildlife, or we can give the kids a great time tubing and skiing on the lake. Each night ends with a campfire. Given the wooded lot, one has the privacy of camping in the woods. It is a great place to get away!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louis M.

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

Perfect family getaway

Great location, plenty of room, well stocked for indoors and out of doors. Larger than large (XL) recreation area. We enjoyed the fire pit at night with seating for 10 plus. Perfect lake chain and docking for our pontoon. Owner was quick to respond to all questions, and provided valuable information. We Highly recommend this home. You will totally enjoy the experience, but don’t try to reserve the week we were there because we already reserved it for next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy N.

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

Lovely property with great owners

We had a wonderful time at this property. This house exceeded our expectations based on the listing. The house is completely stocked with everything that you could ask for and more. The owners are responsive and kind, quickly ready to solve any minor issues that we had. We had four adults and 3 kids 11 and under and this was the perfect place for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

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

Nisswa stay

Property was clean, the house was very nice. Just a little disappointed in the beach and lake. It had said 12 feet of clarity in the lake and I would say it was about 2 feet. So we didn’t swim and for the kids that was a big piece
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aric D.

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

Wonderful home on the lake

My family had a great trip to the area. We were able to dock the boat and have easy access to the Gull chain. Great location with all the amenities needed for a great experience. Thanks for the memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

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

Another AMAZING year!

We really enjoy staying at this Lake Nisswa getaway! Each one of us has a favorite event or activity. The 8 and 5 year old grandkids like playing on the beach and tubing on the lake. Our granddaughter learned to water ski this year, which was exciting for all of us! Each night we end the day with a campfire with singing and music around the fire. It sounds corny, but it really is fun and special. I love our early morning excursions thru the channels looking for photo opportunities of wildlife! Then there is always just relaxing with a good book down by the beach! Randy and Cathy have all the little touches available as well: flipflops to sunglasses as well as kayaks, firewood, and bikes! Thank you for a wonderful time again this year!! Lori and Family
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb and Jan H.

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

Nisswa

Great host and the hone was perfect!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Great Location and House

Great stay. Fantastic property. Really enjoyed our time at the Lake!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aric D.

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

Great location, great value

The property exceeded expectations. Thoughtful supplies and modern kitchen helped by beautiful views. Hope to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

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

Excellent Rental

This is a fantastic home in Nisswa. It had a large yard and easy lake access. The home was very well stocked. Bedrooms were comfortable. Owner was quick to respond to basic questions. No complaints. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

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

Welcome back to Nisswa!!

This was year two for us at Nisswa Lake, and our stay was even better than last year! The weather was perfect for boating, tubing, playing in the lake and taking a few nature walks. My grandchildren love playing on the sand beach and fishing off of the dock. I enjoy wildlife photography, and love that the deer and eagles are right outside my window many days! We hope to make 2021 year number three!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

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