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Shady Crest. Pool table, fireplace, games, kayaks, Legos. 5 kings - 16ppl.

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A deck with outdoor seating and a view of a lake surrounded by trees.
A living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofa, and a lamp.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, large windows with a view of trees, and a ceiling light fixture.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and large windows.
A wooden staircase leading to a house surrounded by lush greenery.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Cue up the fun
    One of the few properties with an on-site pool table.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Brainerd, MN
  • Place, Paul Bunyan Land
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Long Lake Upper
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Nokay Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Alcove in Family room

1 Single Bed

Basement King

1 King Bed

Main Floor 1

1 King Bed

Main Floor 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

New Bedroom

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Office 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Basement Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Main Floor

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Main Floor Full

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Brainerd

Located in Brainerd, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Mississippi River and Telef Paulson Wildlife Management Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Paul Bunyan Land and WonderTrek Children's Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Northland Arboretum and Traditions at Cuyuna Falls Mini Golf. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Brainerd, MN

What's nearby

  • Paul Bunyan Land - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Long Lake Upper - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Nokay Lake - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Portage Lake - 7 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Telef Paulson Wildlife Management Area - 10 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Green Lantern - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Paradise Shores - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Oak Lawn Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Grab-A-Java - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Chopper's Bar and Grill - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shady Crest. Pool table, fireplace, games, kayaks, Legos. 5 kings - 16ppl. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Shady Crest. Pool table, fireplace, games, kayaks, Legos. 5 kings - 16ppl.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Shady Crest. Pool table, fireplace, games, kayaks, Legos. 5 kings - 16ppl.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shady Crest. Pool table, fireplace, games, kayaks, Legos. 5 kings - 16ppl.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Shady Crest. Pool table, fireplace, games, kayaks, Legos. 5 kings - 16ppl. located?

This family-friendly Brainerd holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Paul Bunyan Land, Nokay Lake and Long Lake Upper. Portage Lake and Crooked Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. 34 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great stay! Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful place to stay, especially if you have children as there are many books, toys etc. Host is very responsive. House is comfortable with living rooms on two levels and comfy beds. Kitchen is well stocked and clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2026
Thanks for staying with us and your kind words! We love to have family groups.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time at Shady Crest. Lots of little conveniences, like we stocked kitchen with cooking utensils, pots, pans etc, and things well labeled to help you find things and put them back where they belong.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul 2026
Thanks for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was perfect for our 5 day stay with 12 adults. The layout of the home offers plenty of space for everyone to be together when they want, and privacy for small groups and individuals when they don’t. The lake set up is amazing for swimming and kayaking off the dock, or just enjoying a peaceful sunrise. The kitchen is very well equipped for cooking for a houseful and the multiple refrigerators were a real bonus for our food and drink. The communication with Lisa from well before to well after our stay was fast, friendly, and thorough. You can book with confidence, you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Is there a public boat access to the lake?
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun 2026
Hi! Great question. No public access on the lake. There are several nearby lakes with public access and we have lots of room for a trailer. Lisa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for families

We loved the home and had an amazing time at the lake. Kayaking and canoeing on the lake was great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place fully equipped witb everything you can think of (and more!). We especially appreciated all the extra supplies, books, and toys for kids. We had a great time here and highly recommend it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter Getaway

Great place to stay! Clean, great communication with property manager and they had everything there. Plenty of room for our large group of 8 adults and 10 kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
Thanks for staying and being such a great group! I'm glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My group of 10 adults had a wonderful stay at Shady Crest. We spent four nights during a cold winter get away to enjoy time together. Everyone agreed the home was a wonderful venue. The house was very well appointed. The beds were very comfortable, the kitchen was a cooking dream, the views, the comfortable furnishings, and everything was clean and welcoming. The host was great to work with and was very helpful in answering all our questions. Simply a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place for a Relaxing Weekend

The house and property were perfect for a meet up of old high school friends. We enjoyed the firepit and the great spaces for "hanging out" and playing cards or pool and watching sports.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Too bad the weather wasn't a bit more cooperative. We hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent property

We all enjoyed staying there. Specially canoeing we enjoyed mostly. The bon fire was good. We all wish to go back again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for staying with us! We hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

VRBO near Brainerd

It was an amazing time in this beautiful home. It had lots of room for our family of 13. Would go back there for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic place!

Place was above and beyond what we expected. Had 13 of us there for a get together for a nice 4 day weekend. Would absolutely recommend this place to anyone. Lisa is was awesome to work with through the whole process.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
Thank you for staying with us! I really appreciate the great communication all weekend.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was absolutely spectacular to work with! The property was beautiful, spacious and cozy! They had so many things available to us to use and cover anything that came up! My brother and his wife had forgot to grab their baby monitor and happened to find one they had on hand for guests along with numerous other baby items! We will definitely be booking this again in the future! Thank you so much for giving us a fantastic weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super house with large rooms and we’ll supplied amenities. Peaceful and refreshing!

Our host Lisa was great! The property was well kept, nice large bedrooms and king size beds were super. Plenty of amenities and things to do. Close to Brainerd for additional supplies and things to do as well. We were a group of 9 adults that really enjoyed the house and property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2023
Thanks for you stay. We enjoyed hosting your group. I hope you were able to see the Northern Lights!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very happy with our experience. Home was well equipped to entertain all ages. Kids had a blast catching Bluegills and Sunfish off the dock. We had 16 in our group and there was plenty of space for everyone. I would recommend for anyone with a large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private & spacious

Beautiful, private setting. Spacious & modern! Many extras for guests that were very welcome. To name a few; lots of towels, personal supplies, well stocked kitchen, two refrigerators, plenty of parking, firepit, games. Great location & close to Brainerd.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
Thanks for being such a great group of guests. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you come back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

MEA Family weekend

We went on a last minute family weekend at Lisa's beautiful VRBO. Each and everyone of has had a wonderful time. The pool table and Lego room were a hit with the kids and the entire house is beautiful! Lisa was a great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

The house was just perfect for our family. Spacious and great layout. Beds were over the top comfortable we used the fire pit every night. The only drawback was the amount of steps to the water, but that didn’t stop us from having a good time. It just made us more organized when we made the trek down to the water. The kids actually loved the walk down to the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely perfect

We rented the VRBO for a place for our family to stay for our sons out of town wedding. The home was beautiful, very comfortable and well stocked with absolutely everything you could ask for. Couldn’t ask for any better accommodations, owner is extremely nice and pleasant to deal with. Definitely a 5 star rating.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2023
Thanks for being such an awesome group and for your kind words. We hope to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rose Family Vacation

An amazing property! The house is very comfortable and clean with great view of the lake! We enjoyed swimming, kayaking, fishing, campfire and just hanging out. The organization of the house itself was phenomenal with cupboards labeled, toys and games for children, high chair and pack and play (we needed two and the house had two). Loved it and highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mom/Grandma's 80th birthday

The property was ideal for mom. She was able to enjoy everything on one level. There were many trips to the dock and lots of casual fun stories and memories of the past shared. Talks of doing it again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
After spending a wonderful weekend with 8 adults and 6 children at this property, I now know why everyone has been giving it 10/10 stars... this place was perfect. The host has really thought through what to have on site to make it enjoyable for hosting larger groups and kids. From the toys, (games, snowshoes, cozy coupes, sleds), to the kid’s stuff (pack-n-play, highchair, gate for stairs, etc.), to large fully stocked kitchen, everything is there to make sure everyone has a good time. The layout of the house is spacious and allows people to be in different spaces as well as having tucked away spots for quiet time for babies. Absolutely loved this place and can not say enough about how gracious and responsive the host was to any question. We’ve stayed at a lot of places over the years and this one has everything in the description (and more) and deserves the 10/10 stars. Would highly recommend this property, just don’t book it on a weekend that we want.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Men's Getaway!

Shady Crest is a great place for a getaway. Very nice home with great accommodations. There is ample space to relax. Lisa is a great host with timely communication. The view of the lake from the house is pleasant. It is quite a walk down the steps to the lake - be ready for 87 steps back up! Good workout. Very clean and comfortable. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
Thank you for being such great guests. It is a good workout to come back up from the lake! The plus side is a great view of the lake year round. We hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were a group of well traveled 70 year olds and were extremely impressed with the cleanliness and the overall set up for this property. We all commented on the 5 King Size beds, that for 70 year olds was just as important as the rest of the layout. It is very peaceful and totally relaxing. This is a group that has traveled the world and can be hard to please. This property provided for us at every turn. Lisa was extremely responsive and unbelievably great to work with. The pictures of the property are understated as compared to the excellent experience for staying there. Go…go now!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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