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Beautiful Log Home on Peaceful Middle Cullen Lake with Additional Guest Cabin

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Luxury log home with additional apartment over the garage. Large lakeside lawn!
Main cabin deck with lake views, new propane grill, and a screened-in porch
Main cabin has lake views, 2 porches(1 fully screened),3 levels, sleeps up to 11
Main cabin has lake views, 2 porches(1 fully screened),3 levels, sleeps up to 11
Living space with an oversized sofa, two chairs, a tv, and access to the deck

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Explore, experience, enjoy
    Guests like the location for activities and attractions nearby.
5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Pequot Lakes, MN
  • Place, Middle Cullen Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Upper Cullen Lake
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Brainerd International Raceway
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Guest Cabin King bed sleeping area with 2 twin beds behind sliding door

1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Main floor master

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Walk out level bunk room

1 Twin Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Guest cabin bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Lower level bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main floor 3/4 bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs full bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Log Home on Peaceful Middle Cullen Lake with Additional Guest Cabin

Your family will love this picturesque lakeside retreat!
This beautiful log home includes comfortable accommodations that meet your group's needs. It is located on Middle Cullen Lake near Nisswa - close to town, but far enough away to enjoy the peaceful lake. Lounge on the lakeside deck where you can enjoy sunsets, fantastic lake views, and the sounds of loons on the lake. You may even see the eagle that nests in a tree above! Children and adults alike will love to spend relaxing days casting a line off the private dock, swimming in the clear freshwater, water skiing, and boating on Middle Cullen lake, away from the traffic and noise of other lakes nearby. The vast lawn is perfect for badminton or volleyball and the fire pit guarantees perfect s'mores! Shopping and restaurants are conveniently accessible in the town of Nisswa, just 2 miles away.
A stay at this magical property will surely leave your family with special vacation memories that you will talk about for years to come!
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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

Pets allowed
Allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
- Pets Allowed with Owner permission and pet fee
- Parties of 10 or less can be accommodated in the main cabin only. More than 10 guests will need the guest cabin with an additional fee.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 925848
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 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 neighborhood

Pequot Lakes

Located in Pequot Lakes, this cabin is near a water park and on the waterfront. Traditional Golf Course and Whitebirch 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 Gull Lake and Mississippi River. Traveling with kids? Consider Nisswa Family Fun Center, or check out an event or a game at Brainerd International Raceway. Jet skiing, water skiing, and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Pequot Lakes, MN

What's nearby

  • Middle Cullen Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Upper Cullen Lake - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lake Edward - 18 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Gull Lake - 21 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 28 min drive - 28.6 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The North Star - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Barajas Mexican Grill - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Commander Restaurant & Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lakes Tavern - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Log Home on Peaceful Middle Cullen Lake with Additional Guest Cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Log Home on Peaceful Middle Cullen Lake with Additional Guest Cabin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Log Home on Peaceful Middle Cullen Lake with Additional Guest Cabin?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Log Home on Peaceful Middle Cullen Lake with Additional Guest Cabin located?

This family-friendly Pequot Lakes cabin is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Middle Cullen Lake and Upper Cullen Lake. Pelican Lake and Little Pelican Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great up north cabin to relax with family and friends for a week!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and spacious. Close to town and things to do.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

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

Great stay

The house is perfect for large groups allowing people to find places for a little peace and quiet during the hubbub of a family gathering. The deck next to the water is wonderful as is the screen porch. The host was extremely responsive. We’d like to stay again!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

Family getaway

We had a great time at our annual Family Getaway. My wife and I choose a different area every year to take the family, our 3 kids, their spouses and significant other and 6 grandchildren. This cabin was perfect and fit all of us with no problem. We were glad to have rented the extra cabin. Lake was fun and the loon sounds were incredible.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy T.

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

Men’s golf trip

We all very much enjoyed our stay, very large and great decks and outdoor spaces, the owner was very communicative which helped due to the remoteness of this place. Others in our group already are planning another stay here. Thanks, Tim
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an awesome time staying here! Nice and secluded with a big yard for playing games, fire pit was great, lots of fun swimming and fishing off the dock, close to shopping in Nisswa. The guest apartment above the garage was ideal for grandma and the kids, who went to bed earlier than the rest of our group. If I had to make any suggestions, I would recommend replacing a few mattresses that are past their prime (bunk beds upstairs). Or maybe I am getting too old to sleep in a bunk bed, ha! Overall we really enjoyed our stay and would stay again!
Fishing off the dock.
Swimming in the lake.
Playing games in the yard.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

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

Family gathering

This was a wonderful lakehouse! On a beautiful quiet lake. We also rented the carriage house for our large group. The house is beautiful with great space. We so appreciate being able to spend time there. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

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

Gorgeous Get Away with Family

Everything at this VRBO was fantastic! There is space for the kids to run around and play epic volleyball and badminton games; there were many board games to choose from; we saw baby turtles, baby loons, and baby swans; we caught some fish and paddle boarded all over the lake! The kids loved the lily pad and the mother-in-law house. It was very easy to rent jet skis - they brought them right down to the Middle Cullen Public Boat Access for us. The adults loved the screened in porch, the fire pit, and the awesome views. It is more isolated than other lake homes which provided more serenity for everyone. Highly Recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sue S.

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

No two lakes alike

Great house. Fabulous property. Weedy around the dock making swimming uncomfortable. Mud bottom verses sand or rock so each time you got in the mud stirred up. DEFINATELY take lake shoes for everyone! Easy spot to dock a pontoon boat and the screened in porch was excellent.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney L.

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

Family Getaway

We had a wonderful time at the property. The cabin layout, bedrooms, and bathrooms worked really well for our group. We made use of the screen porch, ping pong, and badminton. Like everyone mentioned it is a pretty mucky/weedy swim area. The kids still enjoyed swimming and fishing off the dock. One thing that we struggled with was fridge space. A second fridge in the basement or in the screened in porch would make all the difference!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mari F.

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

Vaca 2023!

This property was perfect for our group. We had three families, one with a 1-year old. There was plenty of space to sleep, spend time together, or spend time apart of someone needed a break. :) The 20-year old singles liked having their own space in the guest cabin. The screened-in porch was a game-changer. We spent every night out there having dinner and playing games. So much space, well kept cabin. We had a wonderful, memorable week! Thank you for sharing your cabin home with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff B.

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

Spacious Lodge for a Big Family Getaway

We had a great time staying at this large family lodge near Nisswa! The space was big enough to comfortably host our extended family of 12, with plenty of beds and a well-stocked kitchen that made group meals easy. We found the lodge to be sufficiently clean. The new carpet and room air conditioners were a nice touch, and the beds were surprisingly comfortable. We especially appreciated the dock—it was in great condition and worked perfectly with our rented pontoon. The guest house was also a lovely retreat for us grandparents, giving us a little space to recharge.The location felt very secluded (the road in narrows to a single-lane trail at one point), which made it peaceful and quiet, yet it was just a quick drive into town for shopping, treats, and activities. The host was a great communicator throughout the process. That said, the place shows its age in some ways. The lawn hadn't been mowed before our arrival, so we didn’t get to use the volleyball net, and the living room didn’t quite have enough seating for our whole group to gather comfortably. While the dock was great, we didn't wade into the water from shore as there were enough weeds and a mucky bottom. We also filled up the outdoor trash bins fairly quickly with what we’d consider normal use for our big group, so more garbage capacity would have been helpful.All in all, it’s a well-loved property with a lot of charm and space for a large group. A few rough edges, but overall a good experience.
Main lodge on left, guest house on upper floor above garage
Dock with pontoon rented from local dealer
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerri K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this cabin and would absolutely recommend it to others. From the beginning, the owner was great to work with—friendly, responsive, and easy to communicate with, which made the entire rental process smooth and enjoyable.The cabin was very clean and had plenty of comfortable spaces where our family could gather. We especially loved the large dining area, which gave everyone enough room to sit around the table for meals and our nightly game sessions. The screened in porch has anchors for a hammock. Thankfully, we brought our hammock because this was a great space to relax and enjoy a nap or good book! The spacious yard was perfect for outdoor activities, and one of our favorite places to relax was the deck by the lake.One of the highlights of our stay was experiencing the local wildlife. We enjoyed watching deer wander through the yard, painted turtles making their annual pilgrimage up the hill to lay their eggs, and listening to the evening chorus of bullfrogs and the loons calling across the lake. Overall, this cabin provided everything we were looking for in a family getaway. We made wonderful memories here and will definitely stay again. We highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing lakeside retreat.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Peggy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The accommodations were great. Glad we brought our electric fry pan and crockpot there is not any there, but otherwise plenty of pots, pans etc…Fishing was fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

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

Wonderful Family Week

This is a great property located in the wilderness on a beauty lake . Had multiple families (all adults) up for the week . It was spaciousl, well appointed and very comfortable . We used the side cabin as well which worked great for our families . The pups loves it too I would highly recommend .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

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

Second stay

Wonderful time tubing, fishing, playing games and relaxing. This was our second stay and it was as fun as the first. Our grandson caught a 4 lb 1 oz bass off the dock! WiFi connection was great for another grandson to connect with his college zoom class. Thanks for sharing your cabin with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RANDAL H.

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

A fabulous week at the cabin

We had a wonderful time at the cabin. The lake's distance from the cabin was ideal! The floating dock was a huge hit. The kids spent almost the entire time in the water. All 15 of us were very comfortable in the beautiful cabin! The beds were comfortable and every family had a bathroom. We played baseball and frisbee in the huge backyard! We had s'mores in the firepit almost every night. We rented a pontoon boat which was also a highlight for our family! Thank you Busheys for a wonderful week.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer 2021

Our family had a great experience. We spent most of our time on the new deck by the lake. The screened in porch was wonderful! The kitchen was well stocked with cooking items, and plenty of dishes, silverware and glasses. We felt it needed some more cleaning, especially in the carriage unit over the garage. The air conditioning was not the best, the window units were old! It was a good home, and we loved the seclusion! There is a state walking trail through the woods, so we did not have to go into town. It is not a paved path, but nice! The driveway was a little scary the first time in, but we got used to it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Cabin Trip

Great place on a beautiful lake. The lake was beautiful and the cabin was the perfect Northern Minnesota getaway. Tons to do in the area for shopping and recreation.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradley B.

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

Wonderful stay

Great cabin...thank you!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MaryJo D.

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

two family vacation.

Beautiful place and loved the carriage house. Perfect for 2 families. The lake was great and so was the check in and check out process. I would suggest maybe a tv in the carriage house. Thanks for everything. We had a great time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaime N.

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

Peaceful & Serene - Great Family Getaway!

Our family stayed at this beautiful property for 3 weeks from mid-June to mid-July. We had two of our children with us, and our two small dogs. The property is located deep in the woods (about 1.5 mile dirt road drive), which was really nice because it very private. The yard is huge and has a volleyball net set up. The lake was warm and fun to swim in - and there is a floating dock about 75 feet out from the main dock. We spent a ton of time on floaties in the water - it is sandy near the shore but Is weedy toward the end of the dock. Half way between the main dock and the floating dock there is a drop of and that made for great swimming without weeds. The house itself was wonderful. We spent a lot of time in the screened in porch playing games at night - or during the day if it got too hot outside. Also there is air conditioning in each of the bedrooms which was super helpful at night. The large kitchen table also made it easy to play games and eat dinner as a family. There is a basement that has a ping pong table as well as a smaller den, a bedroom and another bathroom. It also walks out to the backyard toward the volleyball net. The owner and the property manager were both super to work with. Very responsive and very helpful. Also, we needed to work remotely while we were up there. The wifi was fairly good during the day - more trouble at night with it throttling (perhaps too many others in the area started using it at night time). However we were able to do Zoom calls and emails without problem. My cell signal was terrible though (Verizon). Perhaps another carrier would be better. I made it work though with using FaceTime audio where possible instead of standard cellular. I highly recommend this property and will likely return again!
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kylie B.

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

Great stay. Our Golden retrievers loved the open areas and the water. !

We had a great time on Cullen Lake. Because of the strong south wind the insects were quite bad during our stay on some days but the 3 season screened porch was perfect for sitting out with a glass of wine. The lake is big enough for tubing and the water was crystal clear. Perfect for our 2 families. The owners and caretaker were very attentive and responded to our questions immediately. The Nisswa region is one of our favorites in MN. Thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

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

Annual family vacation 2019

Beautiful lake home gave us lots of room for activities. We had great fishing, swimming and tubing on the quiet lake. Wonderful yard for games, campfires and just running around which the younger children seem to enjoy. Very private location surrounded by trees. We saw a pair of eagles several times, even one catching a fish near the dock. We saw a loon family including 2 young loons. The grandchildren enjoyed the swimming dock. Several family members did long runs on the nearby trails. Beds were very comfortable and kitchen well stocked including nice dishes and silverware. We were happy to have 4 bathrooms available for our group of 15, 7 adults and 8 children ages 6 to 16. Lots of card games and puzzles on the big dining room table and also tables on the screen porch. Thanks for sharing your beautiful home. We hope to return next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tanya H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Weekend Away with Friends

TAKE PICTURES OF EVERYTHING YOU SEE THAT IS BROKE OR DAMAMGED. This was my first time using VRBO. Everything went great leading up to our stay. We had a total of 4 families stay here. The driveway is very long and windy. A little tricky if you are pulling a boat. The property itself is very nice, well furnished, a lot of open space. A couple things we were disappointed about. One is two AC units were leaking all over the floor and bed. So we went and bought our own and installed them. Make sure you bring fans, it can get hot in there since it does not have central air. The listing states that the basement is usable sleeping quarters, however, I am not sure who would want to sleep down there. When we got there the basement clearly had water in the basement at some point as it smelled musty and moldy. It was very dungeon-like. So we did not use it for sleeping. So if you are expecting the basement to be of any use to you, you may be very disappointed. If you stay in the apartment above the garage, be prepared to go without water quite often. We were without water for showers, flushing the toilet or washing hands. The water is weedy and mucky near the cabin but there is a really nice sandbar close by that we went to quite a bit. Our biggest complaint is there were quite a lot of little things that we saw that were broken (two screen doors, rugs were quite worn, front step board was broken, loose wires throughout the house, and the laundry room has zero ventilation) it did not even occur to me that I should have taken pictures or contacted the owners right away of these things because they withheld our deposit stating that we were the ones who caused this damage and we DID NOT. We attempted to contact the owners to discuss this and they replied with a very generic response not specifically addressing anything we asked. So needless to say we did not receive our deposit back which was very disappointing since we were accused of damages we did not do. So be aware of this.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
We are disappointed to receive this review from you after discussing this with you and after the compliments you also shared with us. The primary reason for our concern with your stay and likely the reason for at least some of the damage caused to our property, was due to the four (4) dogs you brought, including a Saint Bernard and another quite large dog, without our permission. The extra wear and tear from the number and size of the dogs in the close quarters of the cabins for a week was evident. We perform thorough inspections after each guest leaves and before the next guest arrives to ensure the state of the cabin is maintained for each guest. We also have the same person perform the inspection each time, so they are able to notice when something is different. The broken screens and damage to the rugs as a result of your stay required urgent repair before the next guest arrival. We understand that you might not consider some of the damage as severe as we do, but with a busy summer filled with multiple guests staying on the property, even damage that you might consider minor makes a big impact on our ability to provide guests with the consistent, positive experiences that our 5-star reviews reflect. There have never been any issues with water or any other basic function and we saw no evidence of this with our inspection. We wish you would have contacted us as we are readily available to help should anything come up during a stay! As you said, every guest has expectations as to what they will experience prior to arriving and we do our best to meet those expectations. We hope you understand our desire to provide a clean, safe, and enjoyable experience for all of our guests who stay with us. We enjoy being able to share the property with our guests and love hearing others appreciate it as we do.

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