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5 Stars! Updated/Private/Clean/Spacious Cabin On Lake Mille Lacs-4 bedroom

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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View of lake and porch from kitchen
View from lake
View from porch, including pub table
Gazebo and shoreline
Gazeebo and big yard

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 111500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Garrison, MN
  • Place, Mille Lacs Lake
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Whitefish Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Grand Casino Mille Lacs
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

5 Stars! Updated/Private/Clean/Spacious Cabin On Lake Mille Lacs-4 bedroom

Escape to our family-friendly cabin on the west side of Mille Lacs Lake, just 90 minutes from the Twin Cities. Nestled in a peaceful harbor off St. Albans Bay, this private retreat offers stunning lake views and easy access to fishing, watersports, hiking, snowmobiling, and more—perfect for any season.

Arrangement
Driveway
4 Bedrooms (K,Q,Q,Q,T,T)
3 Bathrooms
Spacious dinning area
Huge yard
Garage game room (Darts, Ping Pong, Fooseball)

Location & Nearby Attractions
-5 miles from Garrison & Grand Casino Mille Lacs
-Northwood Hills Golf Course – 2 miles
-Kathio State Park & Soo Line Trail – Nearby
-Brainerd Lakes area – 25 miles
-Restaurants, bait shops, and shopping close by

Amenities
Indoor: Wi-Fi, full kitchen, washer/dryer, 3 smart TVs, gas fireplace, Keurig & drip coffee maker, A/C, bedding, bath & beach towels, cards & games.
Outdoor: Boat lift (16’), dock, lakeside fire pit, enclosed gazebo, fish cleaning house, 2-car garage, large driveway for trailers, gas grill, yard games, canoe (use at own risk), Ring security doorbell (front porch).Allow pets ($60/night)

Seasonal Activities
Summer: Boating, fishing (self-guided, guided trips, or resort launches), hiking, biking, tubing, live music, fireworks, farmers markets, historic site tours, and casino entertainment.
Fall: Scenic hikes, ATV trails, hunting (deer, grouse, duck), fall festivals, and vibrant autumn colors.
Winter: Ice fishing (plowed lake roads & rental fish houses available), snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, sledding at Kathio State Park, and annual winter events like kiteboarding and vintage snowmobile parades.

Local Dining & Drinks
Charlie's Bar & Grill (1.9 mi)
Twin Pines (2.2 mi)
Harbor Inn (5.0 mi)
Grand Casino Mille Lacs (5.0 mi)
JJ’s Birds Nest (5.2 mi)

Guest Satisfaction
We take great pride in providing a clean, comfortable, and memorable experience for our guests. From the moment you arrive, we want you to feel at home. Don’t just take our word for it—check out our reviews and see why guests love staying here!

Guest Information
✔ Washer & dryer available
✔ Garbage service provided (please dispose of trash in the outdoor bin)
✔ Departure requests: Strip used bedding, place laundry in the basket, and clean used dishes.

Enhanced Cleaning Practices
-High-touch surfaces sanitized
-All towels & bedding washed between stays
-Contactless check-in & check-out

Whether you're here for a relaxing lakeside retreat or an adventure-packed getaway, our cabin is the perfect place to experience Minnesota’s great outdoors—any time of year!

Thank you for the consideration, please feel free to message me with questions. I aim to respond to messages within 3-5 minutes. TJ
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We require a 5 night minimum if staying with us over the 4th of July.
Please cleanup after your pet. If pet waste is left in the yard after your checkout, there will be a $50 cleanup fee.

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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Garrison

Located in Garrison, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Harold & Marie Deutsch Wildlife Management Area and White Fish Lake Wildlife Management Area can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to The Lakes. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Garrison, MN

What's nearby

  • Mille Lacs Lake - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Holt Lake - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Whitefish Lake - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Grand Casino Mille Lacs - 9 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Borden Lake - 13 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪1991 Kitchen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Up North Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Bird's Nest - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Harbor Inn Sports Bar - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 Stars! Updated/Private/Clean/Spacious Cabin On Lake Mille Lacs-4 bedroom pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at 5 Stars! Updated/Private/Clean/Spacious Cabin On Lake Mille Lacs-4 bedroom?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 Stars! Updated/Private/Clean/Spacious Cabin On Lake Mille Lacs-4 bedroom?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5 Stars! Updated/Private/Clean/Spacious Cabin On Lake Mille Lacs-4 bedroom located?

This family-friendly Garrison holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Mille Lacs Lake, Holt Lake and Harold & Marie Deutsch Wildlife Management Area. Bullhead Lake is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mercedes S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was very relaxing! I came up with some friends for relaxation and weather was perfect! The food places nearby were good!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean spacious peaceful
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded our expectations in every way. Splendid!
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery S.

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

Great spot

Love the location and neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel T.

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

Family get away

Communicated was very good and fast reply’s. We enjoyed the large seating area and open concept. We greatly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Another great stay at TJ's

Great location / great host. Thanks again TJ - hopefully we can come again next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

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

4th of July family reunion

Wonderful memories were made with family. Our adult children and 4 grandchildren had such a great time fishing, bonfires, playing outdoor games and lots of laughs! The yard was perfect for our large group with littles. Lots of space inside too! Very comfortable and accommodating for a large group. Thank you for sharing your beauty lakeside home
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan k.

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

Family getaway

Extended family all had a very nice time
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Beautiful cabin and area.

We really enjoyed the cabin so the family could all stay together. Had everything we needed. The property manager went above and beyond to make our stay a very pleasant vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Great Property

Property is well maintained and communication with owners was great. The open floor plan and multiple beds/baths is great for groups. I would definitely recommend to anybody looking in this area, and I will be staying here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Betty S.

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

Great outdoor space

Had a great time hanging out around the bonfire. Very welcoming host.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

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

Awesome House

All expectations were far exceeded. This was an amazing house to stay at for our annually fishing trip.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacie T., Lincoln NE

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

Cleanest VRBO

This house is gorgeous and the cleanest we've ever stayed in. Many things to do outside with a short jaunt through the inlet to the big lake. Lots of nature and scenery right outside your door. A great family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carmen S.

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

This place is amazing

This place was amazing! The property inside and out was better then expected! So friendly and accommodating!! I would love to go back!! The kitchen table was amazing!! We spent a lot of our time there!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abby K.

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

Excellent!

My family and I had a great stay at this property. TJ went above and beyond in communicating before and during the stay. The photos are accurate to what we experienced during our stay. Overall great place to stay and they had everything we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonia S.

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

Lovely cabin

It was a great cabin for girl's weekend! Perfect amount of space for 8 people, nice and clean and enjoyed the property as well. We took the canoe out a couple times and brought a paddle board for the water. I would highly recommend, especially if you have your own boat to bring out on the main part of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brittany R.

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

Couldn’t ask for more.

The cabin was the perfect space for a weekend getaway to celebrate my boyfriend’s birthday. Plenty of living room/ dining space and very nice bedrooms and bathrooms. The hosts even added special touches for the birthday celebration and that was very sweet. I would absolutely book this property again and will be keeping it in mind for future trips!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kacie E.

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

4th of July Get Away

We brought our boat so did some fishing (although not for walleye as it is not legal to fish for walleye from July 1-15) and kids enjoyed fishing off of dock for little perch. We enjoyed the beautiful weather and a fire in the evening.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary K.

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

Wonderful cabin and great property manager

Our group was two adults and four toddlers. We had a great time on a family friendly property and extremely clean and spacious cabin. TJ was very thoughtful in making sure we had pack n plays and answered all of our questions within a few minutes. The cabin had great AC, as well. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris M., San Diego

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

Thanksgiving Weekend Getaway

Tj was very responsive, kind, and willing to help with questions about the local area. He made the processes from booking to stay to departure as smooth as possible. Our family had such a great time over the Thanksgiving weekend and his home was big and spacious to fit us perfectly. The cherry on top was the kind/generous amenity to make smores, as he knew we were planning on having bonfires every night! We will be sure to book another stay with TJ whenever we head to Mille Lacs.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine N.

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

Space and views!

Although the property is not directly on the main lake, the huge windows in the open living area provide lovely views of the cove (there is a channel on the water through to the main lake). The kitchen is well-stocked and the beds are comfortable. We particularly enjoyed the fire pit and the gazebo (which let us play cards "outside" even in the rain. Communication with the host was clear and prompt.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan G., AMBOY

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

Boys weekend

Our group experience was excellent. Upon arriving I received a text message from TJ to see how everything went for check in. The house has an open floor plan which allowed the 10 of us to comfortably relax around the large table. We went on a fishing launch which was only about 2 miles away. We also played cornhole on the property for an entire afternoon. I would highly recommend renting from TJ. His communication was top notch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Katrina B.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The accommodations were generally good for the size of our group. Glad for the allowances of early check in. However, the air conditioning didn’t work well in the front of the house, which included the kitchen, living room, and dining area. The driveway was also very steep, which made it difficult to get a trailer in and out. The biggest issue was the pet policy. The listing said property was pet-friendly and mentioned a 50 fee if pet waste wasn’t picked up-which we made sure to clean up. Despite that, we were charged 60 per day for having a pet, which was not clearly stated. Very disappointed with that part of the experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara N.

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

Laker Girl weekend

Our group of friends enjoyed the lake house. It was clean and comfortable and check in & out was easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miles W.

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

Boys Trip

Myself and my 2 boys along with my buddy and his son stayed here on a Monday thru Friday for a week of hanging out and fishing. Host was awesome, went out of his way to get me information on fishing spots and launches and the home was great, boat was parked at the dock which made the start of our daily ventures easy. The property was great, we had stuff to do all the time, even in the rain. Great Memories were made and have no complaints!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

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