Fishing cabin in the pines! 50 acres of lakeshore & forest
Hear the loons call.
50 acre lakefront pristine isolated acres near RUTTGER'S with great fishing, and you’re the ONLY ones! Kids LOVE it! Great bass, crappie, & pike fishing! Trails and tall trees with eagles, deer and critters. Fishing is great-catch big pike and bass; sport shops 5 miles away. Fire pit, modern kitchen, beds + pull out couch; bathtub, private bath, and more! You will get away from it all and watch nice sunsets while the waves and loons lull you to sleep. Hear the loons call in the pine forest with a crystal clear lake; rowboat, 1/8 mile driveway. 50 acres of forest! Kids LOVE it! Bait shops nearby. 9 AM Checkin for fishermen/women. Right by Ruttger's OKTOBERFEST!
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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
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
About the area
Deerwood
Located in Deerwood, this cabin is in a rural area and on the beach. The Lakes and Traditions at Cuyuna Falls Mini Golf 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 Hesitation Wildlife Management Area. Paul Bunyan Land and Northern Pacific Depot are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
Brainerd International Raceway - 43 min drive - 54.9 km
Gull Lake - 45 min drive - 68.5 km
Getting around
Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
Dairy Queen - 13 min drive
Cuyuna Brewing Company - 12 min drive
Burritos California - 12 min drive
High Wheel Confectionery - 14 min drive
The Hudson Smokehouse - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Fishing cabin in the pines! 50 acres of lakeshore & forest
Hear the loons call. pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Fishing cabin in the pines! 50 acres of lakeshore & forest
Hear the loons call.?
As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fishing cabin in the pines! 50 acres of lakeshore & forest
Hear the loons call. on 17 May 2026 start from £209, 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.
How much is parking at Fishing cabin in the pines! 50 acres of lakeshore & forest
Hear the loons call.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Fishing cabin in the pines! 50 acres of lakeshore & forest
Hear the loons call.?
Check-in begins at 9:00 AM.
What time is check-out at Fishing cabin in the pines! 50 acres of lakeshore & forest
Hear the loons call.?
Checkout is at 2:00 PM.
Where is Fishing cabin in the pines! 50 acres of lakeshore & forest
Hear the loons call. located?
Nestled on the beach, this Deerwood cabin is within 2 mi (3 km) of The Lakes, Malkerson Island and Bay Lake. Bird Island is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Our group of 3 had a great stay at the Messenger cabin. The location was perfect for attending Oktoberfest at ruttgers. Very cute, tidy cabin. It could use a dusting and wipe down, but still felt clean. Our two pups absolutely loved the space to run around. Beautiful property!
Megan M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov 2025
We did indeed hire a professional cleaner, Prime Cleaners, last week for a deep fishing cabin cleaning and dusting! But thanks : )
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Jonas B.
24 Aug 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
All honesty. It could be a great place to stay. But the house needs a serious cleaning. And pictures need to be updated
Can't attest to the "Big Fish", but the cabin is eclectically beautiful and full of family history and mementos. If you're a Felix Unger type, you may not understand the attraction of this property. But if you're an Oscar Madison type (meatloaf, pork and beans) you'll get it and you'll love it! Thank you, Guy, for your pictorial journey of a family in love with their cabin. Everyone should be so lucky.
The place was extremely private when we went and weren’t bothered by anyone which was our goal. We used a provided paddle boat and caught several award winning size bass and it took us very little skill. The largest was at sunrise at the dock, believe that or not! The home had great hot water and was a little outdated but absolutely perfect for a cabin getaway. There were a few bugs but hello were in the woods on a lake house on the water. I loved it and the kids did also. I had some additional request and were approved without hesitation on check out time(amazing).
Wow, just wow!
I want to start with people I interacted. The owner met us at the property and he is the nicest person in the World, I wish I meet more people like him in the day to day things. He welcomed and showed us the property, explained the location and things around, what can we do and so on. The property is clean and well stocked for anything you many need during your vacation. The view is amazing, the lake is amazing, very secluded and you feel isolated from the world which is great. The house itself is full of history which is another amazing experience we had.
Now, what we didn't like- our vacation was too short and hope to come back next year! Mountain biking - 15 mins away, Lake, 30 seconds away, water activities - available close by as well. Want go shopping - a few towns close by as well
Thank you very much for letting us stay at this place, we had amazing vacation thanks to you!
Denis E.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
About the host
Hosted by guy messenger
Guy is the host, has had the property since 1960. He stays in another location, but is available to help with problems.
Why they chose this property
Where you'll catch fish, get wet, and hear the loons! Very clean lake, near bait shops, bars, and 18 hole golf course 1/2 mile away. Only you are on the property. 40 acres!
What makes this property unique
Solitude! Pine trees. Clean swimming water, big pike and bass! Near "BIR" raceway in Brainerd. There are bait shops and sport shops, 3 bars, 3 restaurants and 2 Ruttger’s golf courses within 5 miles.