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Cuyuna Gnome Home - Walk to Crosby’s Serpent Lake!
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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 91248 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Crosby, MN
- Place, Crosby Memorial Park7 min walk
- Place, Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area8 min walk
- Place, Cuyuna Lakes Trail18 min walk
- Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)20 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Full Bathroom
Half Bathroom
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Cuyuna Gnome Home - Walk to Crosby’s Serpent Lake!
Head to the Land of 10,000 Lakes for a stay at this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath vacation rental in Crosby, perfect for mountain bike enthusiasts or fans of any watersport! Explore the expansive biking trails in the area, with access less than a mile from home, or pick one of the lakes within the Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area for aquatic adventures. Meanwhile, you'll find everything you need to unwind at 'Cuyuna Gnome Home,' including a wood-burning fire pit and a cozy cottage-style interior.
-- THE PROPERTY --
Pet Friendly w/ Fee | Gas Grill (Propane Provided)
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Twin Bunk Bed, Full Bunk Bed
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV, electric fireplace, dining table, breakfast nook, mudroom
OUTDOOR LIVING: Patio, fenced-in yard, wood-burning fire pit (wood provided), outdoor dining set
KITCHEN: Dishwasher, refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, drip coffee maker, toaster, blender, cooking basics, spices, dishware & flatware, trash bags & paper towels
GENERAL: Free WiFi, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, towels & linens, central heating & A/C, washer & dryer, keyless entry
FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip), quiet hours (10:00 PM-7:00 AM), 1 external security camera (facing out)
ACCESSIBILITY: 2-story home, 2 steps to enter, bedrooms on 2nd floor
PARKING: Garage (2 vehicles), driveway (1 vehicle)
-- THE LOCATION --
ON THE WATER: Serpent Lake - Crosby Memorial Park (0.4 miles), Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area (2 miles), Portsmouth Mine Public Water Access (2 miles)
MOUNTAIN BIKING: Cuyuna Lakes Mtn Bike Trails (0.8 miles), Cuyuna Mountain Bike Park (4 miles), Cruser's Kettle Mountain Bike Trail Head (5 miles)
FAMILY ATTRACTIONS: Cuyuna Rolling Hills (5 miles), Paul Bunyan Land Amusement Park (16 miles), Brainerd International Raceway (22 miles)
AIRPORTS: Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (11 miles), St. Cloud Regional Airport (81 miles), Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (139 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $150 fee (+ fees & taxes)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This 2-story home requires 2 steps to enter. All bedrooms are located on the 2nd floor and require stairs to access
- NOTE: Please observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 1 exterior security camera above the front door facing the front sidewalk and yard. The camera is outward facing and does not look into interior spaces. The camera records video and sound when activated by motion
-- THE PROPERTY --
Pet Friendly w/ Fee | Gas Grill (Propane Provided)
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Twin Bunk Bed, Full Bunk Bed
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV, electric fireplace, dining table, breakfast nook, mudroom
OUTDOOR LIVING: Patio, fenced-in yard, wood-burning fire pit (wood provided), outdoor dining set
KITCHEN: Dishwasher, refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, drip coffee maker, toaster, blender, cooking basics, spices, dishware & flatware, trash bags & paper towels
GENERAL: Free WiFi, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, towels & linens, central heating & A/C, washer & dryer, keyless entry
FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip), quiet hours (10:00 PM-7:00 AM), 1 external security camera (facing out)
ACCESSIBILITY: 2-story home, 2 steps to enter, bedrooms on 2nd floor
PARKING: Garage (2 vehicles), driveway (1 vehicle)
-- THE LOCATION --
ON THE WATER: Serpent Lake - Crosby Memorial Park (0.4 miles), Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area (2 miles), Portsmouth Mine Public Water Access (2 miles)
MOUNTAIN BIKING: Cuyuna Lakes Mtn Bike Trails (0.8 miles), Cuyuna Mountain Bike Park (4 miles), Cruser's Kettle Mountain Bike Trail Head (5 miles)
FAMILY ATTRACTIONS: Cuyuna Rolling Hills (5 miles), Paul Bunyan Land Amusement Park (16 miles), Brainerd International Raceway (22 miles)
AIRPORTS: Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (11 miles), St. Cloud Regional Airport (81 miles), Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (139 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $150 fee (+ fees & taxes)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This 2-story home requires 2 steps to enter. All bedrooms are located on the 2nd floor and require stairs to access
- NOTE: Please observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 1 exterior security camera above the front door facing the front sidewalk and yard. The camera is outward facing and does not look into interior spaces. The camera records video and sound when activated by motion
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Crosby
Crosby is home to this holiday home. Traditions at Cuyuna Falls Mini Golf and The Lakes 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.

Crosby, MN
What's nearby
- Crosby Memorial Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Cuyuna Lakes Trail - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
- Croft Mine Historical Park - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
- Gull Lake - 43 min drive - 52.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Dairy Queen - 6 min walk
- Cuyuna Brewing Company - 14 min walk
- Bridge Tavern - 8 min drive
- Midway Bar - 5 min walk
- The Hudson Smokehouse - 13 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Oct 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Laura
Aug 24, 2025
Girls trip-biking!
Laura
8/10 Good
STEPHEN R.
Jul 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
STEPHEN R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Katherine and Ryan A.
Oct 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Crosby Gnome house
Katherine and Ryan A.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Laura D.
Aug 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Laura D.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
ben f.
Apr 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
ben f.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Steve J.
Jun 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Steve J.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Mark K.
Aug 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Mark K.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alison C.
Jul 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alison C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tim S.
Jan 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fat bike trip
Tim S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joyce A.
Sep 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice weekend
Joyce A.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Ed D.
Feb 23, 2026
Ed D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Mattie M.
Sep 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Mattie M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Terri S.
Sep 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terri S.
Stayed 20 nights in Sep 2024
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