The Blue Ox on Gull, 5 Bed 5 Bath Resort Home, Sleeps 17 with Boat Slip on Gull Lake

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A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel microwave, a refrigerator, granite countertops, and bar stools.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, pendant lighting, and a view to a dining area.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a large window, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A residential building with multiple balconies, a well-maintained lawn, and a fire pit area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy a spacious layout that gives everyone more room to relax.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Gull Lake

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue grill
  • Arcade/game room

Explore the area

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Lake Shore, MN
  • Place, Gull Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Upper Gull Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Roy Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Double Murphy Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Nisswa

Nisswa is home to this holiday home. Fritz Loven Park and The Pines 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 Mississippi River and Crow Wing State Forest. Travelling with kids? Consider Nisswa Family Fun Center, or check out an event or a game at Brainerd International Raceway.
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Map
Lake Shore, MN

What's nearby

  • Gull Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Upper Gull Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Roy Lake - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • The Pines Golf Course - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 13 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zorbaz - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dunmire’s on the Lakes - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ernie's on Gull - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Northwoods Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cowboy*s - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does The Blue Ox on Gull, 5 Bed 5 Bath Resort Home, Sleeps 17 with Boat Slip on Gull Lake have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at The Blue Ox on Gull, 5 Bed 5 Bath Resort Home, Sleeps 17 with Boat Slip on Gull Lake?

As of 28 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Blue Ox on Gull, 5 Bed 5 Bath Resort Home, Sleeps 17 with Boat Slip on Gull Lake on 10 May 2027 start from £1,014, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Blue Ox on Gull, 5 Bed 5 Bath Resort Home, Sleeps 17 with Boat Slip on Gull Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Blue Ox on Gull, 5 Bed 5 Bath Resort Home, Sleeps 17 with Boat Slip on Gull Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Blue Ox on Gull, 5 Bed 5 Bath Resort Home, Sleeps 17 with Boat Slip on Gull Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Blue Ox on Gull, 5 Bed 5 Bath Resort Home, Sleeps 17 with Boat Slip on Gull Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Blue Ox on Gull, 5 Bed 5 Bath Resort Home, Sleeps 17 with Boat Slip on Gull Lake located?

This family-friendly Nisswa holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Gull Lake and Upper Gull Lake. Nisswa Family Fun Center and Fritz Loven Park are also within 3 miles (5 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. 20 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really great place and hosts were timely with questions I had. Would book this again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Place!

Perfect townhome! Me and my family had a great time! Great Location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2021
Thank you Tara for the great review and for being the very first guest to stay in this brand new build! - Peter
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun First Visit

Nice place, and large enough for the 10 adults and 2 children in our party. Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Review of stay

Overall it was a great stay. Simply and quick check-in process with great accommodations and a wonderful atmosphere. No complaints what so ever
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home

Great communication. Great location. Great property! Great everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
I booked this property for a girls weekend and it was perfect. The house was spacious and beautiful. The common area was big enough for all the women to hang out. We enjoyed the fire pit, hot tub and pool. I definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience, amazing trip!

Perfect location, beautiful and clean. Communication with property owner was excellent - fast and clear responses. Would highly recommend! Great experience and would definitely book at this location again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

The townhouse is large, very clean & comfortable. Could be more soundproof. Neighbors partied alot

Owners are wonderful to work with. Plenty large for multiple families. Worked well for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2021
Thx Sue! Hope to host your group again in the future. - Peter Smothers
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Holiday Weekend

This was the perfect home to have all of our family get together under one roof, the number of bathrooms, the number of bedrooms and the pullout sofa couch options were stellar. Loved having access to the indoor pool and hot tub and game room. There was plenty enough silverware and plates. We all truly enjoyed our time very very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Much Needed Family Vacation

Our entire family had a fabulous week in Nisswa! The beautifully decorated home was in the perfect location for varied activities. The host responded promptly to calls/texts regarding supplies. Unit needed a more thorough cleaning (smudges, dust, tub drain, carpet spills) to make our visit perfect. We were amazed at how quickly the week passed. Thank you for sharing your Northwoods Getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice Condo, resort just ok

Condo was very nice, resort was adequate. No towels at pools and grounds were tired and disappointing. Would give 5 stars for condo except towels and cleanliness would need to improve. We swept right away and had to wash some of the clean dishes. Towels and washcloths were so thin and small. There were extra in closet which we needed and also washed a couple loads.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

END OF SUMMER VACATION

We were scheduled to be at a relative’s high school graduation party the last weekend in July in Minneapolis. One of our five children found the Gull Lake #175 listing. It was perfect! We had three generations of our family on the trip with grandchildren ranging from almost 15 years to 8 weeks old. They each had their own space and yet we also had space for family time. Everything was within minutes—we truly spent time together, relaxing, and enjoying our experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving Weekend

We stayed at this property last year and again this year and found it to be a great place for a comfortable family gathering.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great communication and lovely place

We enjoyed our stay and would return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for large group!

Home was clean, comfortable, and perfect for our group.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Our family had a great time here. Lots of space and very close to restaurants and the swimming pool was a big hit with the kids!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best stocked Kitchen ever

Beautiful house. Well fitted out. Great communication with owner. Very positive experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Thanksgiving Getaway

We very much enjoyed our stay at this property. The property was very well appointed and had nearly all of the furnishings and utensils one would want or need during a four night stay. It fit the needs of our family of 7 adults and 5 children under the age of 7 quite well. The only disappointment was the lack of active WIFI and/or television services which we understand are in the process of being secured for the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Internet & T.V. Signal

We had a very overall enjoyable stay. The property was very nicely laid out and very user friendly. Our only negatives would be that the property did not have wi-fi access OR any T.V./Cable/Satellite signal. Because of the lack of wi-fi, the smart t.v. features were also unavaillable for us. Given that it was the middle of November and colder weather outside, it would have been a nicer stay if those features had been available. Otherwise it was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov 2021
Thank you for the feedback. Gotta agree... its getting OLD waiting on spectrum to hook us up... latest update has internet and cable getting installed in Dec 2021. Hit me up for a discount on another trip to any of our properties at SmothersVacations.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Met all of our expectations! Great location

5 Star
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good for a large group.

Overall a nice place, good location near Gull Lake. Easily comfortable for 10 adults.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful House

We were all pleasantly surprised, I knew this would be a nice place from what I've heard from other's who have visited the resort but the home was so nice. The ONLY downfall is the sugar ants! They seem to be everywhere at the resort, which is understandable but we just had to be careful because ants were always crawling on the kitchen counters and found them crawing on me occasionally. Not sure if there's some sort of mitigation to help solve that problem but everything else was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2021
Oh yuck! Sorry for the ants! We just stayed in the unit after you left and gave things a good scrub and put out some ant poison... have not seen any since. Fingers crossed that they do not return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family trip

Easy place to stay with lots of room for whole family. Central location to many things. Property owner made things very smooth.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2021
Hi Nicole - Glad you guys had a good time. Hope to have you back again. - Peter
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