BEAR Necessities tiny home, outdoor theater w/ hottub!

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A wooden cabin interior with a kitchen, dining area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A wooden cabin interior with a kitchen, dining area, and a bench.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a fireplace, a bed, a desk, and a chair.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden interior, a dining area, a kitchen, and a seating area with a couch and chairs.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining table, chairs, and a bench.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Garrison, MN
  • Place, Bullhead Lake
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Mille Lacs Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Grand Casino Mille Lacs
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Garrison

Located in Garrison, this cabin is in a rural area and near theme parks. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Mille Lacs Indian Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Harold & Marie Deutsch Wildlife Management Area and Round-Rice Bed Wildlife Management Area. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting.
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Map
Garrison, MN

What's nearby

  • Bullhead Lake - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Mille Lacs Lake - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Grand Casino Mille Lacs - 11 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 50 min drive - 65.7 km
  • Gull Lake - 54 min drive - 70.4 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪JJ’s Nest - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Twin Pines Resort - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Svoboda's Spotlite Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jr's Junction - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BEAR Necessities tiny home, outdoor theater w/ hottub! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 99 kg per pet.

How much is parking at BEAR Necessities tiny home, outdoor theater w/ hottub!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at BEAR Necessities tiny home, outdoor theater w/ hottub!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BEAR Necessities tiny home, outdoor theater w/ hottub!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BEAR Necessities tiny home, outdoor theater w/ hottub! located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Harold & Marie Deutsch Wildlife Management Area and Bullhead Lake. Humbolt Lake and Camp Lake are also within 2 miles (3 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. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful little gem! It’s great for getting away from the hustle & bustle.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing little gem in the woods! The hot tub after a full day of hiking was exactly what I needed and being able to watch tv on the projection screen while in the hot tub was perfect! Definitely will be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a good time celebrating our 5 year wedding anniversary. A nice relaxing time. Beautiful scenery out the picture window. Even got to enjoy watching the Savannah Bannana Bowl on the movie screen while sitting in the hot tub. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and peaceful! We had a very comfortable weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I needed a break from the kids (and to celebrate our anniversary!) and booked this place for a nice weekend away. It was exactly what we were looking for: Quiet, relaxing, simple, and an easy drive to some restaurants and walking trails. I had never stayed in a tiny cabin/house like this, but I loved it. It had all the things we needed and it was clean & comfy. We didn't end up going into the hot tub unfortunately, the water looked a little dirty (but maybe I'm picky since I have a hot tub at home). Would book this again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin is perfect for a couples getaway. The town is quaint and quite, and the local grocery store had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
comfy bed, hot tub was fun. no complaints!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the bear necessities! It was freezing but the hot tub and fireplace warmed us up. It is truly in the middle of nowhere but we loved the view of the woods which made it feel unplugged and a true getaway. Only complaint is the undrinkable well water, so recommend bringing your own bottled water. The place was clean and host was responsive to our questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication
Cool looking cabin on the inside for the price it was a lot in my opinion the hot tub was super dirty didn’t even go in it had no hot water in the shower very low water pressure other then that it was a decent little place to get away for a night and weekend. Also the deck and driveway were poorly cleared could be dangerous for an elderly couple. Might be worth doing a little more up keep on the property and amenities that are useable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and share your feedback. We truly appreciate it, as it helps us continue to improve the guest experience. Regarding the hot tub, our property uses well water that naturally has a higher iron content. This can sometimes cause a slight iron-colored hue, even though the water is clean and safe. We want to reassure future guests that the hot tub is fully drained, cleaned, tested, and chemically balanced between every stay to ensure it meets proper standards. We’re also sorry to hear about the snow plowing concerns. We will be following up directly with our plowing service to make sure the property is being cleared promptly and thoroughly after snowfall. Thank you again for bringing these items to our attention. We value guest feedback and are committed to maintaining a comfortable and enjoyable stay for everyone.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is a gem. Loved everything about it. Very comfortable bed too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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