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The Cuyuna "Retro Retreat" Family Lake Home

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A wooden staircase leading up to a viewing platform surrounded by trees with autumn foliage.
A dock extending into a river, surrounded by trees and a house with a deck.
A house with a dark roof, surrounded by trees with green leaves, and a body of water in the background.
A rustic cabin with a front porch, surrounded by trees and a gravel driveway.
A cabin with a dock, surrounded by trees and a small body of water.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Brainerd, MN
  • Place, Clearwater Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mille Lacs Lake
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Gull Lake
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Brainerd

Located in Brainerd, this cabin is on the waterfront. Mississippi River and Farm Island Lake Wildlife Management Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Paul Bunyan Land and Traditions at Cuyuna Falls Mini Golf. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking.
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Brainerd, MN

What's nearby

  • Clearwater Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mille Lacs Lake - 24 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 37 min drive - 45.6 km
  • Grand Casino Mille Lacs - 38 min drive - 49.2 km
  • Gull Lake - 41 min drive - 50.2 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lonesome Pine Restaurant and Bar - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Green Lantern - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪American Legion - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Coach's Corner - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪White Oak Grill - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cuyuna "Retro Retreat" Family Lake Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cuyuna "Retro Retreat" Family Lake Home?

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cuyuna "Retro Retreat" Family Lake Home on 6 Nov 2026 start from £785, 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 The Cuyuna "Retro Retreat" Family Lake Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Cuyuna "Retro Retreat" Family Lake Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cuyuna "Retro Retreat" Family Lake Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cuyuna "Retro Retreat" Family Lake Home located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Clearwater Lake and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Nokay Lake. The Lakes and Malkerson Island 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 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a very nice stay. Host was easy, did not ask to much of us and the cabin was nice and clean. Outdated in the best way, it feels like a perfect setting for it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property, well equipped and stocked, great layout, and fantastic location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin is excellent, plenty to do. Lake is awesome, kids fish all day long. Location couldn't be better. Host is great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was refreshing to stay at a place that actually accommodates 10 people well - not just in sleeping arrangements but also in seating, towels/linens, dishes/utensils, and the extra fridge. The property is comfortable and peaceful. There were some spiders, webs, and dead bugs in both bathrooms in multiple areas - nothing awful or out of the ordinary for older properties - it just seemed like they hadn't been freshened up before our stay. Clearwater lake is clear and great for swimming and fishing. We had luck with pike, walleye, and panfish.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best time ever!

Awesome cabin all around. Lake had fish boys fished all day, great for tubing and swimming. Host was great! Loved every minute!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best cabin

It was our second year at cabin. The cabin is the the best, grandkids and I love it there. Clearwater lake is awesome, kids fish most of the day and tube the rest! Clean and accommodates are great!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Lake House

The house was great, it was better than we expected. The house was clean, plenty of things to do on the lake, and well stocked with any supplies you need. The retro games and DVDs were awesome too.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

wonderful lake house

The house has a wonderful shady screen porch, a deck with excellent views of the lake, a comfortable living room with fireplace, and a basement with a large TV. The kitchen is really well outfitted; better than any other rental we've stayed at. Loons galore; good fishing; lake breezes. The owner was quick to respond and always pleasantly useful. Nice bedrooms; comfortable beds. A big loft with lots of beds. Can't recommend it highly enough.We'll go back as soon as we can.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the Retro Retreat was excellent. Check-in was a breeze. Zach was very responsive and great to work with. The kitchen was large and had every pan, knife, appliance, and circa 70s coffee mug a large group would need. Having the living room, the screened-in porch, and the comfy TV lounge was bonus space for our group and we used them all - especially the screened-in porch. The overall 70s decor lived up to its description and was a lot of fun. Beds were great and the good curtains kept the loft sleepers from waking up at dawn. Parking was ample and easy. The full-sized laundry room was appreciated for wet towels. Having the firepit was a delight. Clearwater Lake is gorgeous and quiet with the bonus of being a nesting spot for loons - watching and listening to the loons quickly became a favorite passtime. It was very hard to leave. Thanks Zach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

The Name Says it all

We enjoyed the decor. The retro theme brought back a lot of memories of our upbringing. I was most impressed with the layout of the house. The house itself is set up on a hill and the large windows in every room facing the lake made for amazing scenery. Because the house is in vintage state, the plumbing was a bit loud but this adds to the experience. There is a lot of steps down to the lake and a few need some minor repairs. Clearwater Lake was very quiet during our stay and the fishing was great. We did a lot of mountain biking and Crosby might be one of the best biking communities in the state. A real plus. Thank you Zach and Bridget for making this available.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property with that 70’s feel. Fun lake for bass fishing and swimming. We enjoyed the Loons singing, the view from the deck and the privacy. The property was very clean with everything you needed. Hardly any bugs, surprising for up north. Plenty of parking. Host was wonderful and responsive to any questions! We would definitely book this spot again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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