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*HIGH DEMAND* Sugar Sand Beach & Cozy Cabin That Sleeps 10 on Pelican Lake!

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Merrifield, MN
  • Place, Crow Wing State Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gull Lake
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Brainerd International Raceway
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 basement master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

*HIGH DEMAND* Sugar Sand Beach & Cozy Cabin That Sleeps 10 on Pelican Lake!

Ice Fisherman welcome during the Winter months! We have a wide plowed road directly next to the cabin right out onto the ice of Pelican Lake! Bring your fish house and good luck!

This adorable cabin has the following inside: On main floor: kitchen with dishwasher, all dishes, pots and pans, slow cooker, regular drip coffee maker, blender, teapot, utensils etc., has 1 full bath, and 2 bedrooms (one has a queen size bed & other room has 2 twin beds), gas fireplace and ceiling fan in living room, and large deck over looking the lake. 2 deck tables with umbrellas offering seating for 10. There is a nice propane grill for you to use but you must supply your own propane tank. The basement floor has 1 master bedroom with ceiling fan and a queen size bed. A full bathroom with a washer and dryer unit, and sleeping quarters in the main lower room consisting of 2 XL twins and 2 XL twin hide-away beds and a walkout patio. There is a ceiling fan in the lower main room as well. A/C throughout cabin. Smart TV, Cable TV and DVD player in cabin. Internet / WiFi Included!
Outside near the shore is a built-in Tiki Bar with 2 windows that open up to the lake and granite counter tops. There is a refrigerator inside for you and your guests to stock up and enjoy. We have a very unique outdoor shower system right below the deck that offers both cold and hot water.This is so nice to use after a swim in the lake. There is also a long dock with a built in bench at the end of it and a swimming ladder to get in and out of the water. On shore there is a log swing to sit and admire the breathtaking sunsets. 2 adult paddle boards, 2 junior paddle boards and 2 youth kayaks are also fun to enjoy and are your's to use during your stay. We also have firewood on hand for you to use in the firepit. We do not charge you for the wood but do have a 'firewood donation box' on top of the fridge and really appreciate donations so that we can continue to keep supplying the wood in the future . There is also a single detached garage for you to use to store any items that you bring during your stay.

Check in time is: 4:00 pm
Check-out time is: 11:00 am

Our cabin IS available to rent for longer term over the fall-winter months. Please message me if interested in a longer term rental and I will discuss a different monthly rate.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Please start a load of laundry if you are able before you leave
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please be quiet after 10pm in respect of neighbors to the right.
Please help keep the sand outside by taking shoes off before entering cabin and using the foot rinsing tubs at doorways

Important information

You need to know

Property # 504260vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Merrifield

Located in Merrifield, this cabin is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Gull Lake. Travelling with kids? Consider Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway and Nisswa Family Fun Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating, sledging and snowmobiling.
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Merrifield, MN

What's nearby

  • Crow Wing State Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Deacon's Lodge Golf Course - 14 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Gull Lake - 15 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 22 min drive - 31.9 km
  • The Classic at Madden's Golf Course - 37 min drive - 48.4 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The North Star - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Commander Restaurant & Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dockside Lounge - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mission Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Northwoods Inne - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is *HIGH DEMAND* Sugar Sand Beach & Cozy Cabin That Sleeps 10 on Pelican Lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at *HIGH DEMAND* Sugar Sand Beach & Cozy Cabin That Sleeps 10 on Pelican Lake! ?

As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at *HIGH DEMAND* Sugar Sand Beach & Cozy Cabin That Sleeps 10 on Pelican Lake! on 26 May 2026 start from £303, 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 *HIGH DEMAND* Sugar Sand Beach & Cozy Cabin That Sleeps 10 on Pelican Lake! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at *HIGH DEMAND* Sugar Sand Beach & Cozy Cabin That Sleeps 10 on Pelican Lake! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at *HIGH DEMAND* Sugar Sand Beach & Cozy Cabin That Sleeps 10 on Pelican Lake! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is *HIGH DEMAND* Sugar Sand Beach & Cozy Cabin That Sleeps 10 on Pelican Lake! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Merrifield cabin is within 3 mi (5 km) of Crow Wing State Forest, Lake Edward and Bass Lake. Horseshoe Lake is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

madelyn h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect! Clean, easy to check in, nice beds, clear beach, tons of beach toys.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

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

Family getaway

The property, cabin and lake were all great. We had a wonderful time!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacie W.

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

Perfect Family Getaway

Our family absolutely loved our stay. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Perfect Place on Pelican

Great place for a family or group gathering. Roomy. Very well equipped. Excellent beach, with lots of “toys” for children and adults. Excellent response time from owner. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family vacation

Loved the cabin. Came with lots of sand toys and hidden gems. Enjoyed this vacation a lot
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie C.

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

Perfect

We had a wonderful stay here- everything was clean and convenient!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine E.

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

Fantastic location and house

We had a great time - great location with walk out to a sandy beach. House had everything we could ask for. We will be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brody B.

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

Great Property!

Everything as advertised. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

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

Friends weekend with young kids

We stayed here with 4 adults and 4 kids (6 and under). The beach was awesome for the kids to play. We appreciated the sand toys, youth canoes and space for the kids to run around. There was plenty of firewood to use for fires to keep warm in the evenings and roast marshmallows. Overall we had a great time and it was a great place for kids to be able to play all day. A few notes
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mary s.

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

Paradise

A wonderful stay with plenty to do when the weather was rainy, windy or hot and sunny! Loved the sandy beach just steps out the door and all of the provided beach toys! Our 4 year old and teens were equally entertained.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

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

Family retreat

This property provided something for us all….lake recreation, swimming on the beach, playing in the sand, bonfire under the stars, reading in a lounger, board games, beautiful location for biking, walking, and jogging, and TV entertainment as needed. We enjoyed the close proximity to restaurants and stores in Nissea and Crosslake as wel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Niki P.

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

A great week away!

My husband, daughter & my sister with her family very much enjoyed our stay at the John cabin. The beach was great for the kids & we all loved the water. Erin was very responsive & we couldn’t have been happier. Hoping to come back next summer for longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

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

Sandy

Great beach, fire pit, deck.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia S.

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

Relaxing beach-front haven

We always have a great time at "our" cabin! The beach is wonderful and private, and the kids (and the adults!) can play and lounge happily for hours. The cabin is clean and quaint, and we just love staying there! Always fresh and welcoming, and it feels like home. We'll do this for as many years as we can. Thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Howard T.

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

Great stay at a beautiful location

We thoroughly enjoyed our vacation on Pelican Lake. It was our second time to this cabin. The first was with friends and it was perfect for a getaway and the second was with our family and our parents and it was perfect again. The swimmable lake and all beach lawn make the cabin perfect. Spraying for mosquitos this time around was a huge plus too. Can't wait to go back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrii S.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I do not recommend that holiday home, the attitude is terrible, there are rodents running around on the roof and along the walls, and there are a lot of them, we did not sleep well there, we left the building early for 4 nights, we needed to return earlier, they refused us. Let them be on their conscience,
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pearl M.

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

Family Vaca

Although the weather was something to work around, it didn't stop us from finding ways to have fun on the beach, fishing, and playing games. We had a fire on the beach and cooked hotdogs. It was a lovely time
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn L.

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

Perfect family vacation at the lake!

This was a gathering of family from Minnesota, Texas and Massachusetts. The home is beautiful, clean and well organized. Plenty of room for all 10 of us! The lake is clear and the beach is soft sand. The host was gracious and quick to respond to questions or address problems. We loved this location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jackie K.

Wonderful vacation!

This cabin was perfect for our family of 6. It was very clean and had everything we needed. We couldn't have asked for a better back yard or view. My five year old loved all of the sand and played for hours with his trucks! We used the kids' kayaks, paddleboat, and volleyball net constantly and even my teens didn't want to leave at the end of the trip. Thanks so much for this memorable trip!!
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for wonderful review! We really appreciate it:-) We really hope to have your family back again! Have a great summer! Erin
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaime N.

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

GREAT GIRLS GET AWAY!

A GROUP OF SIX GIRLS STAYED HERE FOR OUR ANNUAL GIRLS WEEKEND. WE USUALLY STAY AT BREEZY POINT, BUT THIS WAS SO MUCH BETTER. WE NEVER HAD TO LEAVE, BUT IF WE WANTED TO THERE WAS SHOPING AT NISWA WITHING 15 MINUTES. WE GOT SUCH GREAT QUALITY TIME WITH EACH OTHER AND THERE WAS PLENTY OF SPACE AND THINGS TO DO. ALREADY LOOKED TO SEE IF WE COULD BOOK SAME WEEKEND NEXT YEAR, BUT UNFORTUNATELY ITS BOOKED....NOT SURPRIZED!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacie B.

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

Summer lake getaway

Everything was just as described. Loved the sandy beach and clear shallow water! The boat house with the extra fridge was nice to store our extra food, drinks, and beach stuff. We had a wonderful time and would love to come back! Side note: to no fault of the owners or anything that hurts my review but the public beach next door gets very loud and many pontoons/boats anchor in front of this cabin with blaring music and lots of loud people. If you want peace and quiet you may want to choose someplace else. In the five days we were there it was only really bad one day.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

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

Awesome

Our family enjoyed two nights at the John’s cabin. It’s well equipped for kids and has a great outdoor set up. The water is clear, the sand is soft, and chairs are perfect for lounging by the lake. Beautiful sunset one night too. Minor things that may be helpful to others, pack bug spray, there were some biting flies one evening. Bring body wash/soap, and drinking water. We assume it’s well water with high iron, it does have a smell & off putting taste though. We had to run to the nearby store for water. The kid kayaks were super fun, an adult sized 1 or 2 person kayak would be a great future addition. Mahalo for a memorable trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

charlene L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beach was great, but that’s about all that was great

Upper level was 20 degrees hotter than lower level, owner told us to close the downstairs vents and aim a fan up the stairs which helped but took a day and a half to cool down the upper level to 70’s. Garbage by the beach was not emptied prior to arrival, hand soaps dispensers were not refilled prior to arrival, questioned if the place was properly cleaned. Bath towel with holes in it. We’re given 2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom for 9 people for 5 days. Was told no more would be supplied. Downstairs bedroom bed sunk in the middle, very uncomfortable. No propane for the grill, make sure to bring your own. They don’t supply it. The only good thing about this place was the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul 2021
Hi - I appreciate your review. The top floor of the cabin was an older cabin constructed on top of a new basement so that is the reason the upstairs was warmer but we also had a long stretch of upper 80's lower 90's. I do supply table fans and box fans in the cabin to help push cooler air upstairs. The garbage that was not emptied was a mistake on my cleaning team. They forgot to dispose of the beach garbage and I did speak with your party and apologized for that. Hand soap dispensers were under the sinks as well as soap refill jugs. I am unaware of any "holes" in my bath towels so that is news to me and I appreciate you letting me know. Had I known during your stay I would have been happy to replace them. Yes each bathroom comes with 2 extra rolls of toilet paper and no I do not supply propane for the grill. Our family has stayed at numerous VRBO's and at each one we have to bring our own propane and extra toiletries so we expect the same from guests that stay at our family cabin. Lastly - the basement bedroom mattress has since been replaced by a brand new top of the line pillow top mattress. Thanks! Erin John
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa L.

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

Beautiful and perfect outdoor space!

The outdoor space was absolutely perfect!!! Having the outdoor bar-shed was such a plus! Having everything we needed for the beach and all our drinks down in the shed saved many trips into the house! On the hotter days it is definitely a lot warmer upstairs than it is down stairs! I read in one of the other reviews about the bad queen bed in the master bedroom. They were absolutely right definitely needs to be replaced! My husband and I could not sleep together. It has such a bad hole in the middle that you can hardly get back out again! Thankfully we had an extra twin bed for me to sleep in! The downstairs in the house was newer and absolutely perfect. We did have a leak through the ceiling in the basement in the bathroom and let the owner know and she responded immediately. The inside upstairs could definitely use some TLC! Carpet and couch looked dirty and the stove top could use updating. Having our own dock was great! On one side of the dock at the end is super shallow only up between your ankle and your knee. The other side a little deeper. That part did not bother us but we were not able to catch any fish off the dock which my daughter was looking forward to. All in all the cabin was really nice and we loved the outdoor space!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul 2021
Hi - thanks for your review. I wanted to let you know that the basement bedroom mattress has since been replaced with a brand new, top of the line pillow top mattress. The "leak" in the basement ceiling is due to the extreme heat wave causing a condensation build-up on the A/C unit. I do have a professional cleaning team that comes and cleans my cabin in between stays and each time I have been there to restock supplies during the cleanings it has been perfectly clean. Once again, the upstairs or main floor of the cabin is an older cabin that we had constructed on top of a new basement which is why the basement appears so "new." Thanks for staying. Erin John
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colton S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy little cabin that sleeps many many people. Very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

About the host

Hosted by Erin John

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We are happy to answer any questions that you may have regarding our property. We both grew up in this beautiful area and know that you will be amazed by this clear lake, the sunsets, and the awesome sandy beach!

Why they chose this property

We purchased this cabin because we love this area. There is NO better lake in this area for families and for fun than Pelican Lake. The lake has so many sand bars for families to enjoy and the shallow warmer water makes parents rest a little easier knowing that the kids are safer. You can walk far out into the water off the shoreline before it becomes deep and it is ALL SAND!

What makes this property unique

AWESOME FISHING LAKE for Walleye, Northern, Bass, Perch, and Crappies....year round! Prime location for bringing your fishing boat and hooking that trophy Walleye!

During the winter months, bring your fish house with you and enjoy the private lake access 'on-site' from our property to drive your fish house out to your desired fishing hot spot on the lake.

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