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Welcome to Giant Oak Cabin on Pelican Lake! We're so thrilled to have you visit
Greetings from our wooded, lakeside home.
Giant Oak Cabin is located on a peninsula, so private and lovely.
Check out the Purple Martin in their house! Nature everywhere!
Sloping lawns with views of the lake

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Glenwood, MN
  • Princess Minnewaska Burial Mound
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Minnewaska Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Lake Minnewaska
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Alexandria, MN (AXN-Chandler Field)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Basement Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Front Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Lakeside bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Basement Bathroom

Toilet

Main floor bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Giant Oak Cabin - A perfect lakeside retreat

This quiet property sits at the end of a dead-end road and is surrounded by water on three sides. Huge windows in both the living room and family room display gorgeous lake views. Three bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms can accommodate up to 8 people. The house is stocked with games, books, cozy chairs, and even a piano. A small walking path winds through the property woods. There is a canoe, and kayaks for guest use as well as a fire pit, grill, and lake-facing patio.

Property manager

Laurie Musselman
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 first aid kit

About the area

Glenwood

Located in Glenwood, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Minnewaska Golf Club and Peter Sunset Beach Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Glacial Lakes State Park and Lake Minnewaska. Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and Casey’s Amusement Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Glenwood, MN

What's nearby

  • Princess Minnewaska Burial Mound - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Minnewaska Golf Club - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Lake Minnewaska - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Peter Sunset Beach Resort - 13 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Pezehekee National Golf Course - 17 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 132 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Minnewaska House Brewing Co + Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gather Coffee + Bristro - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Giant Oak Cabin - A perfect lakeside retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Giant Oak Cabin - A perfect lakeside retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Giant Oak Cabin - A perfect lakeside retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Giant Oak Cabin - A perfect lakeside retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Princess Minnewaska Burial Mound and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Minnewaska Golf Club. Lake Minnewaska and Pope County Historical Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Connie A.

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

Serenity on Pelican Lake

This cabin is located at the end of a dead end street on a very large lot in a quiet area. We enjoyed the fantastic views of the lake. Large shading oak trees are numerous on this property. We saw many types of birds from the large windows overlooking the lake including pelicans, geese, eagles and purple martins. We would gladly stay here on a future visit. Nice dock where we enjoyed fishing.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

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

Perfect cabin

What a great place to stay! Very clean with excellent views of the lake with perfect "cabin" feel. The ownwers were more than gracious and I will be back. Very highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved the lake house, being able to just walk outside and go fishing, canoeing or kayaking was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

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

Nice property

Nice relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Warren J.

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

Great Stay

Lovely place. Wish we had time to stay longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marty C.

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

Another wonderful stay

Came to Glenwood for our annual visit and once again stayed at the Giant Oak Cabin. Such a great place to gather with family! Already looking forward to our next stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

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

Enjoyable

Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

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

Surprising large cabin on peninsula, so very private

Roomy cabin, super clean and quiet. Loved the 8 track player with tapes, it brought back fond memories. Well stocked kitchen and comfy beds. Canoes kayaks and life vests available to use. Sadly it rained so we will have to come back to give those a try.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce L.

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

Pelican lake

On vacation from Alaska, enjoyed the lake
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shari K.

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

Happy memories!

Wonderful vacation home! We enjoyed the convenient kitchen, the book shelf and nice chairs, the piano to sing around in the evening and the comfortable beds to sleep in. We have many happy mrmories.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

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

Wonderful lake home!

We had a wonderful family vacation. The home was beautiful and stocked with everything you need for a vacation away! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

sharon b.

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

Great Location and View

We enjoyed watching and hearing the martins in the backyard, we saw pelicans on the lake when we were kayaking (happy to have 3 provided), we played games on the game table and enjoyed hiking, disc golf and wineries in the area. It was a great get-away location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barb R.

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

Great Gathering Spot

The aging Camper Girls decided to Glamp this year and what a great spot we found. Gorgeous lake views, a fire ring for our camper pies and s'mores, a bed for all and running water! We loved it.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randall N.

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

Nice getaway

Property was everything they said it was. Very nice setting. Wish I could have spent more time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Marie S.

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

Pretty view

We needed a place to stay fir a wedding, it worked well. Watched osprey and bald eagles and saw some pelicans on the lake. Kayaking was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sandy S.

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

Great cabin for a family

Had lots of room in this cabin. Outdoor space was nice fur a bonfire and taking out the canoe. There is no Wi-Fi or TV in this cabin so be sure to have enough for kids to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Peaceful lake house!

We stayed for 4 days- a family of 5 ages 21 to 90 years of age. The property was delightful. We enjoyed the views both inside and outside. Beds were extremely comfortable. We took the canoe on the lake, barbecued meals, and overall just had a great experience. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristi A.

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

Giant Oak Cabin

We enjoyed our time. The cabin fit our needs. Who needs television and Wi-Fi! There was so much to enjoy: the lake, the kayaks and canoes, the fire pit, the books, the games, the stunning sunrises and moon over the lake and the privacy of a clean, well maintained cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik S.

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

Gorgeous views and quiet, peaceful getaway.

Family of 3 enjoyed this beautifully secluded cottage for a long summer weekend. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen contained everything we needed for the weekend. Communication with the owner couldn’t have been smoother or easier. The location was excellent with expansive views of the lake from several rooms. The canoe/kayak equipment was excellent and gave us the opportunity to tour the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Berton O.

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

it was ok

place could use some repair and updating.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Deb D., Otsego

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Fun Family Weekend

Cabin was nice with a beautiful view of the lake out 3 sides. I would consider the cabin a "true cabin", meaning there wasn't a lot of luxury, but what we had did keep us comfortable, clean and dry. It felt like staying at grandma's cabin (in a good way). They had an eight track player with a variety of tapes to play, that was a blast from the past. Fun to see the pelicans on the lake in the evening, saw a deer wonder through one morning. Fishing was good right off the dock, but was nice to have a boat there also. All in all this is nice place to stay and would come back for another weekend stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Perfect for us.

We rented the Giant Oak Cabin for a guys weekend get together and it couldnt have been more perfect. The process went very smoothly with the owners being good communicators. We arrived and although definately an older home, it was good sized with plenty of room. Now if you want TV or Wifi, this isnt for you but if you want a place that is surrounded by water on three sides with lots of room for outdoor games, then this is perfect! As a group we just wanted to hang out by the lake, grill out, play some bags and have a campfire. This property checked all those boxes. The large dining room table was perfect for cards at night as well as was large enough for 7 of us to eat meals together there. The views of the lake are fantastic! The only negatives were that the water was definately "lake water" and the cabin smelled like an older cabin, but neither of those are deal breakers, you are staying at the lake, its what we expected. We would definately stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chad R.

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

Unplugged and peaceful

This property was very peaceful and calming. It's at the end of a road in a point. It has neighbors but, you can't see them or hear them from this place. The house is a little dated, but well kept. No TV or WiFi, just nature and family. We really enjoyed our stay. We saw so many turtles, from snappers to painted, lots of fish, good fishing off the dock, even see carp spawning right on the shoreline of this place. The bird house was full of baby birds, lots of pelicans, geese and goslings, and even a green heron. The kayaks and conoes were a big hit with the family as well. It's nice to not have to bring our own to fully enjoy this lake. The house has everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Kitchen was pretty well stocked with what we needed to cook with. Nice charcoal grill. The beds were nice and comfortable. The hosts were very prompt and courteous. We had a coffee pot stop working and they were there within 20 with another one. All in all, if you want a peaceful place to enjoy nature and relax, this is a great place to stay. We really hope we can stay here again next year when we come to this area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

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

Great cabin by the lake

The view and location is beautiful. The cabin is spacious and clean. The furniture is dated but honestly it added to the charm of a real lake cabin vs some rentals full of ikea furniture. If we're in the area we would 100% stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Laurie Musselman

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Why they chose this property

We looked at many properties and were so excited when we found this particular space. It is almost 3 acres, at the end of a quiet road and the lake front is very private.

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