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Cozy Retreat w/ Fire Pit < 1 Mi to Mille Lacs Lake

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A log cabin with a deck featuring red chairs and a small table.
A forested area with outdoor seating including a bench and chairs, surrounded by trees and a pile of firewood.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a fireplace.
A cozy cabin interior with a living room, dining area, and kitchen.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden interior, a sofa, a dining area, and a kitchen.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Outdoor entertainment area
    A rare find — gather and enjoy the dedicated outdoor entertainment space.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Mille Lacs Lake

Popular amenities

  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washer/dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Garrison, MN
  • Place, Mille Lacs Lake
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Casino Mille Lacs
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Gull Lake
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Additional Sleeping (Lower Living Room)

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Additional Sleeping (Upper Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area

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About the area

Garrison

Garrison is home to this cabin. 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 White Fish Lake Wildlife Management Area and Round-Rice Bed Wildlife Management Area. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting.
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Garrison, MN

What's nearby

  • Mille Lacs Lake - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Grand Casino Mille Lacs - 10 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 48 min drive - 64.3 km
  • Gull Lake - 52 min drive - 69.0 km
  • Legacy at Cragun's - 56 min drive - 74.6 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪JJ’s Nest - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Twin Pines Resort - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Svoboda's Spotlite Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jr's Junction - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Retreat w/ Fire Pit < 1 Mi to Mille Lacs Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Retreat w/ Fire Pit < 1 Mi to Mille Lacs Lake?

As of 4 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Retreat w/ Fire Pit < 1 Mi to Mille Lacs Lake on 7 Mar 2027 start from £499, 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 Cozy Retreat w/ Fire Pit < 1 Mi to Mille Lacs Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Retreat w/ Fire Pit < 1 Mi to Mille Lacs Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Retreat w/ Fire Pit < 1 Mi to Mille Lacs Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Retreat w/ Fire Pit < 1 Mi to Mille Lacs Lake located?

Situated in Garrison, this cabin is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Mille Lacs Lake and within 3 miles (5 km) of Bullhead Lake and Holt Lake. Humbolt Lake is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Theres and upstairs and downstairs living area which is nice. One full bathroom on each floor too. Fire pit is in the front of the house tho. Not a deal breaker but would of preferred it in the backyard instead.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family time

Great place to stay to access all that there is to do in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Loved this Vintage house, felt like grandmas! Would most definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The weather cut our trip short, we had to come back early to avoid driving in a snow storm! But we already know we would like to try and book here again in the future. Very welcoming and cozy, exactly what we were looking for to decompress after the holidays.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

get-a-way

The location was great close to many things - backyard scenery was beautiful - we needed to get a way to rest - success
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2021
It was a joy to have you and know that we could provide the privacy you needed to achieve your rest. Please come again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice spot for a fishing trip

Good communication and things as expected. Very close to fishing launch on the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec 2020
thanks for your review. We love to share what we enjoy as well... time on the lake
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

GARRISON

It was a great week. We found lots to do and the cabin fit us perfectly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Meera

It was nice cabin, basement was remodeled, upper level needs to be remodeled especially windows and carpet. Best thing they had toys for babies, games for adults and kitchen was stock up well. Lot of beds and space for everyone. Our family enjoyed it and hope other will enjoy too and make memories out of it❤️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

weekend get away

This was a great place to relax and be with my family. I have a daughter who has a camper at Sherwood Forest camp site and there is not enough room for all of us. We were able to be close to them and have get togethers at their place and our rental for cards and games and food
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent Cabin to Get Away

Overall had a great experience at Naomi or Bernie's Cabin. Their downstairs is very nice and is great for playing cards. Naomi was great at communicating and was extremely nice. The cabin is very secluded for neighbors which our group enjoyed. They have a wonderful bonfire pit and are located not too far from Twin Pines Resort. Overall, our group really enjoyed our stay here. Thanks so much Naomi and Bernie!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thanks so much for your review! We really appreciate it. Glad to know you had whatever you needed to make it a fun and relaxing vacation. You are welcome back anytime. Sincerely, Bernie and Naomi
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cute and spacious cabin in the woods!

This place is a lot bigger than it looks from the road. Nestled in the woods, it has several different sized beds. We were only two people so didn't use all the space, but it looked like a great place for a larger family. Everything was spotlessly clean and comfortable. The kitchen was well-stocked. They had books and videotapes available. All in all a great value!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

4th of July

Roofing leaked during storm. Many spider webs when checking in with dead bugs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect

For the past 20 years, we have a group of 5-6 50 something guys that meet for a weekend somewhere around the Mille Lacs area at the end of January. It's really the only time we get together all year. The woodland retreat was perfect. We spent most of our time playing cards in the upper level kitchen overlooking the woods. Close to town to grab some snacks and drinks, but once settled in, there was no other reason to go anywhere. Very clean and comfortable. Two full levels with plenty of room and comfortable sleeping arrangements. Cabin had everything one could need, including coffee in the morning. Would highly recommend and will certainly be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
When I was naming our business, I tried to think of a name that expressed the feel of our cabin. Relaxing Escape said it all; you described it perfectly!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Homey

We made a last minute reservation and were so pleased! We loved all the space and really enjoyed the outdoor are. The pictures don't show the new patio furniture which was really nice. Our dog was welcomed and he really enjoyed how peaceful the area is. We took our young kids to Paul Bunyan Land which was a short drive away and they really enjoyed it (they are four and six). We also did fireworks in Garrison and they were fun too. It was nice that we didn't have to get there super early and could still enjoy the show. I can't say enough good things about the owners and their responsiveness! It was just my husband and I with our two children but we easily could have had and entire second family along and had plenty of room. Fun family get away!
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thanks so much for your review. We really appreciate that you mentioned the new patio furniture. We are responding to a request made by one of our guests for a picnic table and we decided to add bench seats as well. Our lawn chairs circle the fire pit and we have recently added a wood box for kindling. We have also added two new bar stools to the kitchen. We love working with our guests to make it the best possible time ever. Im glad it worked so well for you. Love to have you again, Sincerely, Bernie and Naomi
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Family getaway

I rented the property for my extended family to get away for Fathers day weekend. Overall property was nice and plenty of space for all of us and I loved that dogs were allowed. Cleanliness of the property was ok...Stove was dirty, bed was not made downstairs at all, sheets were laying on the floor. Fridge and freezer were not working properly at all, we had to toss milk and cheese on 2nd day, so we kept our stuff like that in our coolers that we brought. Bathrooms were ok when it came to cleanliness. Naomi was very responsive and tried to make sure we had everything we needed. Overall we had a great time and were able to relax and spend time with family! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2023
Hi Lana, we want our guests to rest easy when they stay with us, and we apologize you experienced some issues during your trip. We followed up with the homeowner after reading your feedback, and they wanted to share the following: - We strive to provide our guests with a great guest experience, so we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you encountered. - Prior to your stay, we had a last minute reservation that we were unaware of. As soon as you reached out to make us aware of your concerns we promptly responded and went to the property to address the issue. This was an oversight that does not typically happen, and again we sincerely apologize and have taken steps to ensure this does not recur for future guests. - When we were aware of the issue with the fridge, we did a reset and assumed the issue was resolved. We later found out after your stay that the refrigerator was not cooling efficiently after the reset. We have since replaced the refrigerator. We do all we can to make the best possible stay, and we look forward to this property hosting many satisfied guests.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Nice home with three bedrooms and two baths which was very close to the lake. Kitchen had everything we needed to prepare meals there except oven needed to be cleaned and smoked when we tried to use it (enough to set off smoke alarm). Sinks in kitchen and upstairs restroom drain slowly. Washer and dryer is convenient. Internet is okay for texting, sending email, connecting phones, etc., but if you need to do remote work which includes uploading large data or image files, the internet is very slow. Listing was managed by a company outside of VRBO, Evolve, which was inconvenient because the property manager would not respond through the VRBO app, so responses were generally slow. I did not go off app to try to communicate with Evolve, so response time varied from days (before our trip) to hours while we were there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was nice for our trip
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cabin in the Woods

This rental is every bit a cabin. Think 70’s decor. It has some areas that really should be updated. Especially the upstairs bathroom. Could have been cleaner, since we are charged a cleaning fee. The fire pit was great fun one evening with provided wood too. They have outdoor and indoor games & toys which we used and had fun with. There is lots and lots of room and that’s the very best of it. And without all the space & private setting, it would be a bit overpriced. My husband met the owner when he stopped to pick up garbage and he said he was a personable guy and that’s always nice! We would stay again if we needed to be in the area. We loved the privacy and peaceful woods feeling. It’s a great spot for families or friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2023
Hi Sharon, we're glad you enjoyed your stay overall, but we're sorry cleanliness issues impacted your visit. After going over your feedback with the homeowner, they wanted to share the following: - Thank you for staying with us and providing this feedback. - We're sorry the cleanliness fell short. Our housekeepers will be doing spring cleaning from top to bottom. - We are spending our resources on the much larger needed items first, and the decor will be updated in time as well. Thanks again for staying, we hope you return soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

We went just to unwind and relax!! It was a big cabin. We had seven people and we didn’t feel crowded. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Satisfactory

Instructions for check in and check out were easy to follow. Never had to communicate with property manager. Everything seemed to work as it should. First step out of car was into dog poop unfortunately. Property was on a hill so very little flat yard space. Fire pit was pretty good. Plenty of dry firewood. Cornhole game was old and rotting. Never heard or saw any neighbor at as there is good distance between properties. AC worked great. WiFi was strong. Smart TVs worked well except we couldn't get Apple TV or other apps loaded as TV required Roku PIN which was not given. No local channels either. Be sure to get PIN and bring your streaming service login and passwords. Didn't use the grill or many of the kitchen supplies. Home was very long and narrow with lots of square feet. The building decor and furniture was very outdated. The property was fine for our large group of 11 as we are not fussy about accomodations. It would be quite expensive for small groups relatively speaking though. Overall, we were satisfied with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2023
From the owner: Randall, thanks for your review! We have updated the cornhole game so it is in great condition for our guests. We also purchased the property next door, and we'll be working on some leveling for a game area. We're so glad you enjoyed your visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family get away

Very well stocked with everything you might need. Bernie (owner) met us at check in. Very accommodating and welcoming. We enjoyed the property and appreciated their hospitality. Great cabin feel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Not Quite As Expected

We started planning a family get together a little late in the game and I guess I’m not surprised after visiting why this was the only place with our dates available. The layout is interesting and a little cramped in the kitchen. The full-size bed my husband and I slept on might have been fine for a kid, but the mattress is worn and sagging in the middle which welcomed little sleep. We had issues with the wifi and the host took almost a full day to respond to our request (text and call). The listing says less than a mile from Mille Lacs which is deceiving. When looking at a map, sure, but it was about a 30 minute drive to a decent beach access/fishing point. The cooking pans were one of the nicest things about the place (seemed new and in decent condition). There was also a generous amount of dishes available for a group our size and the dishwasher was nice. At the end of the day, it was a place to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2023
Hi Abrielle, we're sorry to hear your stay fell short of expectations. We followed up with the homeowner after reading your feedback, and they wanted to share the following: - We have replaced the full-sized bed with a new mattress to provide an even more comfortable stay for our guests. - We use professional photography for the home, so the layout, decor, and furniture you see on the listing are as advertised. - We also include a map on our listing so that guests can see the approximate location of the home and surrounding area prior to booking, but we apologize that this caught you off guard. Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Place

The place was very clean and has good sleeping accomodations. My group had an excellent time hanging out there. Not many restaurants are around, but the ones that are there have good food. Very close to a boat rental. Overall a great and fun experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A good stay

Overall we liked the property quite a lot. The upstairs bed was a bit firm for my wife (but she's fussy about that). The place was nicely equipped (although the cribbage board could have used an additional peg, it only had 3) and we were very comfortable during our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov 2021
Thanks for your helpful response. We enjoyed meeting you. Come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome location

We had a great time on our get away. Perfect location to for getting on and off ATV trails. The cabin is warm, comfy beds, and cozy fireplace in the basement. The smart TV was a nice surprise update:)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2021
We love being able to share our cabin and destination with our guests. The ATV trail is a great asset, and we've recently added a half circle driveway for larger rigs to drive in and out. We are happy to have added two smart TVs and roku stick and a computer for your convenience.
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