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Modern Rustic Cabin-Includes Pontoon Boat & Sunsets on Fantastic Lakeside Porch!
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms 4 bathrooms Sleeps 16
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Crosslake, MN
- Cross Lake Recreation Area14 min drive
- Crosslake Town Square14 min drive
- Crosslake Community Center20 min drive
- Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5
+4
8 Single Beds
Bedroom #1
1 Queen Bed
4 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Modern Rustic Cabin-Includes Pontoon Boat & Sunsets on Fantastic Lakeside Porch!
If you are looking for the 'cabin experience', then you need to visit Sunset Haus! This classic Minnesota cabin won't disappoint. This property was completed June 2020, it is brand new inside and out!!! Done in a true cabin feel, it has a wonderful open floor plan on the main level that features a combined great room/kitchen/living room with a large fieldstone fireplace with plenty of seating for those chilly nights. The main level features vaulted ceilings and a wonderful porch overlooking the lake with panoramic views of beautiful O'brien Lake, including wonderful sunsets. The main level further features 2 bedrooms: a master bedroom with attached bathroom complete with custom tile shower, and an additional main floor bedroom with separate bath and custom tile shower. The main floor has a mud room entry area and laundry closet for your use. The lower level features an additional queen bedroom, a bunk room with 8 built in bunks , and the bathroom is set up to accommodate a crowd, with separate areas for the tile shower room, toilet room and vanity. In addition, the lower level features a game/puzzle table along with a cozy sectional couch and entertainment area with a 75” TV for a rainy day or movie night! The upper level of the cabin has a second Master Suite, featuring a queen bedroom and an attached bath with another custom tile shower. The great room and porch flow seamlessly to a large lakeside flagstone firepit area just steps from the water for those true Minnesotan's (firewood included of course)! For the "grill master" of the family there is a paver grilling area complete with new Weber gas grill and seating to keep the "grill master: company. And lastly, the rental comes complete with a pontoon boat (2020 Bennington) for you to enjoy the lake. For those that need to stay connected, the cabin also includes Wi-Fi and two high definition Smart TVs with cable, and the cabin also has a Sonos Music system, so you can enjoy music while you relax. And don't worry, you won't be “roughing it”, the cabin was done in good taste so along with the granite counter tops, the wood plank floors, and the reclaimed details it also has air conditioning, new appliances, and a Kinetico softened water system.
Situated 5 miles east of the town of Crosslake, crystal clear Lake O'Brien is spring fed with a water clarity of 24', the cleanest lake in the entire watershed district. The lake itself is surrounded by mature pines. There is approximately 5 miles of shoreline, of which about a quarter of the lake is undeveloped state owned property. During the summer, this recreational lake is perfect for fishing, skiing, wake boarding canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding and all water based activities, including floating on an air mattress!! There is a sandbar where you can walk across the lake which is a favorite gathering spot for 'kids of all ages'!! It's location on a quiet tar township road make it perfect for a morning walk or bike ride. During the winter months the lake is perfect for ice fishing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and is a perfect base camp to access the endless miles of groomed snowmobile trails.
Sunset Haus is perfect for a family, or an extended family, and because of the set up It can work for 4 families with kids, a couples getaway weekend, or a small family reunion - the options are many. We have a strict limit of 16 occupants. There are 4 Queen beds (1 per bedroom), 8 single beds (in the bunk area). We do keep our calendar updated and so if you are seeing availability then it's likely available. Upon reservation confirmation you'll receive a complete 'what to bring' list ahead of your stay so you are prepared for your time up north. Feel free to inquire with any questions you may have and we’ll be prompt to reply! We pride ourselves on keeping our property and structures/equipment pristine and are certain we'll exceed your expectations in that regard. And further, since we also live on this lake, should any questions or problems arise we can respond quickly. In fact, your only disappointment will be when you have to leave!!
NOTE: The pontoon is in the water, and use is included in the stated rental rates, from approximately early May - late September.
Situated 5 miles east of the town of Crosslake, crystal clear Lake O'Brien is spring fed with a water clarity of 24', the cleanest lake in the entire watershed district. The lake itself is surrounded by mature pines. There is approximately 5 miles of shoreline, of which about a quarter of the lake is undeveloped state owned property. During the summer, this recreational lake is perfect for fishing, skiing, wake boarding canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding and all water based activities, including floating on an air mattress!! There is a sandbar where you can walk across the lake which is a favorite gathering spot for 'kids of all ages'!! It's location on a quiet tar township road make it perfect for a morning walk or bike ride. During the winter months the lake is perfect for ice fishing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and is a perfect base camp to access the endless miles of groomed snowmobile trails.
Sunset Haus is perfect for a family, or an extended family, and because of the set up It can work for 4 families with kids, a couples getaway weekend, or a small family reunion - the options are many. We have a strict limit of 16 occupants. There are 4 Queen beds (1 per bedroom), 8 single beds (in the bunk area). We do keep our calendar updated and so if you are seeing availability then it's likely available. Upon reservation confirmation you'll receive a complete 'what to bring' list ahead of your stay so you are prepared for your time up north. Feel free to inquire with any questions you may have and we’ll be prompt to reply! We pride ourselves on keeping our property and structures/equipment pristine and are certain we'll exceed your expectations in that regard. And further, since we also live on this lake, should any questions or problems arise we can respond quickly. In fact, your only disappointment will be when you have to leave!!
NOTE: The pontoon is in the water, and use is included in the stated rental rates, from approximately early May - late September.
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House Rules
Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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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
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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 deadlock
About the area
Crosslake
Located in Crosslake, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Crosswoods Golf Course and Golden Eagle Golf Club 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Crosslake, MN
What's nearby
- Cross Lake Recreation Area - 14 min drive - 8.5 km
- Crosslake Town Square - 14 min drive - 8.5 km
- Crosswoods Golf Course - 14 min drive - 8.8 km
- Kicks on Route 66 - 15 min drive - 9.6 km
- Crosslake Community Center - 20 min drive - 12.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar - 14 min drive
- 50 Lakes Bar & Bottle Shop - 19 min drive
- The Wharf - 17 min drive
- Cedar Chest - 12 min drive
- Red Pine Cookhouse - 19 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Stonetree Properties - Matt and Renae Balmer

As Crosslake “natives” both Renae and I have lived in Crosslake our entire lives. My family, starting with my Great-Grandmother, has been on O’brien Lake since the 1930’s - in fact our kids will be the 5th generation to enjoy the magic waters of O’brien Lake. While Renae grew up on nearby Cross Lake, we reside permanently on O’brien Lake, and also own and operate 2 rental cabins on the lake, and have 3 active kids (2 sons and a daughter) that we chase around Minnesota most of the year to their various activities (hockey, barrel horse racing, etc, etc). We are proud to be native “Crosslakers” and are certain you will fall in love with the beauty of both O’brien Lake, and more generally the entire Crosslake Area.
Why they chose this property
Sunset Haus is a newly constructed cabin on the shores of beautiful O’brien Lake. This "modern rustic" cabin – completed in July of 2020 – features a gentle elevation to the lake with west facing views that include breathtaking nightly sunsets as the sun falls below the towering pines across the lake. Perfect for a family getaway, or larger extended family or groups, this home has 4 bedrooms (2 of which are suites), 4 bathrooms, plus a bunkroom with 8 bunks for the kids. And there is plenty of room to spread out between the porch, the main level great room, and the family room in the lower level. The Sunset Haus features a real stone woodburning fireplace, a wonderful lakeside screen porch to relax and dine in, a large outdoor flagstone firepit area, and all the conveniences such as wireless internet, a modern kitchen, and a Sonos sound system. AND, all late spring, summer, and early fall rentals include full use of the pontoon boat pictured in the listing - but be prepared, O’brien Lake is magical and you will fall in love with it!! Sunset Haus is perfectly located just 5 miles east of the town of Crosslake on a quaint (tar) road perfect for morning walks, a run, or bike rides.
What makes this property unique
We have 1 other rental property on O’brien Lake (Lazy Pines – Vrbo# 692976). Located about 1 mile from Lazy Pines, the 2 properties can be reserved together to allow multiple families, or larger groups, to stay in close proximity to one another.
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