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Private Retreat - Great for families! Aug 17-20 and after Aug 23 available!

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A wooden deck with a glass table and chairs overlooking a lake, surrounded by trees.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a bookshelf, and a framed picture on the wall.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather furniture, and a flat-screen TV.
Two black leather recliner chairs with wooden flooring and a window with blinds.
A kitchen with a gas stove, microwave, sink, and wooden cabinets.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cozy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Brainerd, MN
  • Place, Long Lake Upper
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Brainerd International Raceway
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, The Classic at Madden's Golf Course
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Den

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Private Retreat - Great for families! Aug 17-20 and after Aug 23 available!

You will love your get away to 'The Lake' when you stay at our cabin, The Boat House, directly on Upper South Long Lake. All the amenities you want mixed with classic cabin comforts like knotty pine interior, quilts, and being lulled to sleep by the loons calling.

The living room addition and connected dining room a provide panoramic view of the lake. The living space features a natural stone gas fireplace, 1 rocking swivel chair, 2 leather recliners, a full couch with 2 recliners, and a 52" high definition TV, cable connected. The dining room has a full size table with 6 chairs.

The kitchen and bath are fully updated. Two generous sized bedrooms plus a separate den sleep 6 comfortably.

Great private lot with huge shade trees, large yard for yard games, and 200 feet of private lakeshore. The lakeside deck includes a dining table with chairs, and glider. Such a great spot for reading, an afternoon nap, watching the loons, a memorable meal, and catching a glorious sunset.

Enjoy the day swimming, boating (canoe is provided), and fishing right off your private dock. Bring along your own boat and waterskiing, wakeboarding, drifting in the sun, and serious fishing are yours. Please note that the dock is out of the lake from around October 1st to around May 15th - check with us if the dock is important to you.

Evening bonfires, roasted marshmallows, shore lunch, the call of the loons, and a lake full of fun will all become a part of your family memories.

While our place is very private it is just a short walk to a local bar and restaurant to enjoy a beer and great burger.

We are just a few miles east of Brainerd for shopping, antiques, and nightlife. Enjoy all the sites, attractions, golf and restaurants in the Brainerd Lakes area! Lake Mille Lacs is a few miles away.



Keywords: lakeshore, private, lake home, cottage, cabin, summer home, knotty pine, families
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Good for families
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Events

No events allowed
6 person maximum at any time
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
2 dogs max- Addl charge. No puppies.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed at all

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Make sure canoe is pulled up totally on shore. Put all paddles and life jackets in the cabin.
Yard must be free of dog doo doo.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
1) No fireworks, firecrackers, sparklers, or anything related of any kind at any time
2) No parties of any kind are allowed
Quiet hours 10 pm to 8 am

Important information

You need to know

Property # 301084vb
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
Note from host: 6 person maximum at any time
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

Brainerd

Located in Brainerd, this cabin is on the waterfront. WonderTrek Children's Museum and Roundhouse Brewery 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 Telef Paulson Wildlife Management Area. Paul Bunyan Land and Northland Arboretum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Brainerd, MN

What's nearby

  • Long Lake Upper - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Paul Bunyan Land - 9 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 29 min drive - 38.0 km
  • Cragun's Legacy Courses - 34 min drive - 42.3 km
  • The Classic at Madden's Golf Course - 38 min drive - 49.4 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oak Lawn Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dennis Drummond Wine Company - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Retreat - Great for families! Aug 17-20 and after Aug 23 available! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Private Retreat - Great for families! Aug 17-20 and after Aug 23 available!?

As of 21 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Retreat - Great for families! Aug 17-20 and after Aug 23 available! on 25 Apr 2027 start from £772, 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 Private Retreat - Great for families! Aug 17-20 and after Aug 23 available!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Retreat - Great for families! Aug 17-20 and after Aug 23 available!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Retreat - Great for families! Aug 17-20 and after Aug 23 available!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Retreat - Great for families! Aug 17-20 and after Aug 23 available! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Long Lake Upper and within 9 mi (15 km) of Telef Paulson Wildlife Management Area and Paul Bunyan Land. Buffalo Hills Park and Nokay Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

About the host

Hosted by Tom and Linda Herzog

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Tom and Linda have been vacationing on Upper South Long Lake for many years. We met at a bonfire party on the lake and have raised 3 kids with loads of summer lake adventures! We are excited to share our cabin with you. As a matter of fact you might see us on the lake as we enjoy 'Up North' at our place on the same lake!

Why they chose this property

We have been vacationing on this Lake for over 40 years. We love it up here so much this is our second home on the same lake. Wildlife, long walks, eagle spotting, loon calls, water sports, sunsets, talks and s'mores around the campfire are all woven into our family fabric. You'll be happy when they are part of yours!

What makes this property unique

We take a lot of pride in our cabin so you will find it neat and clean. We have made many improvements that you will appreciate. You will love the privacy provided by our 200 feet of lakeshore, big front yard, lakeside deck, and the wooded lot. From many windows of the cabin you can not see our neighbors. On bad weather days there is lots of space in the cabin for family card games, movies (small library included) or a check on the current sporting event on the big screen TV. Up to 2 dogs can stay with prior approval and additional fee paid

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