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PONTOON BOAT INCLUDED early May thru early October. Quaint cabin on Sibley Lake.

Lakefront cabin with water park and sauna

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Main cabin, bunkhouse, and lower boathouse all within feet of the dock.
Lakeside dock and 2019 Sylvan pontoon.
Enjoy beautiful sunsets from the dock.
Beautiful view of Sibley Lake.
Great swimming off dock.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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  • Place, MN Surf Co
  • Place, Nisswa City Park
  • Place, The Pines Golf Course
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bunk Room

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Murphy Bed

Living Room 2

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Level Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

PONTOON BOAT INCLUDED early May thru early October. Quaint cabin on Sibley Lake.

Look no further if a true Minnesota cabin experience is what you're after. Once you arrive, the path to the "Stairway to Heaven" will quickly make you realize why you made the trek Up North. This 1940’s cabin was fully renovated in the winter of 2018 and is essentially brand new inside and out, but the charm of the original cabin has been maintained and is evident throughout. You get the true cabin feel as you enter the main level which combines the family room and dining area for an open, yet cozy feel. The wood-burning fireplace on the main level will warm you up quickly on those cooler nights (firewood included). Enjoy meals at the dining room table or grab a book and snuggle up in front of the wood-burning fireplace or on the built-in bench; all while overlooking Brown's Bay. This level also includes a custom-made Murphy bed that converts to a game table for chess and checkers matches. The quaint kitchen packs all of the amenities you could need, including stainless steel appliances along with a double-drawer beverage fridge. The main level also includes a full bathroom with a walk-in tiled shower and additional storage.
The excitement builds as you head up the spiral stairs to the master bedroom, your expectations will most definitely be met as you feel on top of the world all while overlooking Sibley Lake from every angle. You can head out onto the balcony to enjoy a morning cup of coffee or an evening glass of wine and take in amazing sunset views. The master bathroom has been fully remodeled to include a farmhouse sink, walk-in tiled shower with glass doors and jetted sprays. You will not want to get out of bed in the morning as you will wake up and want to take in all of the beauty that surrounds this room.
As you head back down the spiral staircase, you will then head outside down the exterior staircase into the lower level of the house where you will find Bob’s bar, a perfect spot to hang out with your friends and family or sit and relax and enjoy a movie or game on the flat screen TV. This room also has a leather couch that pulls out into a queen-size bed to allow for additional sleeping space.
As you head out of the lower level you will walk across the patio to the upper boat house. This will likely be the kids or maybe the parents favorite place to hang out as it will feel like their little getaway space. The boathouse has built-in bunk beds, along with a day bed for comfortable sleeping. You will feel like you are sleeping on the water as the boathouse is situated just steps away from the lakeshore.
As you head out of the cabin, you are just steps away from the dock that is perfect for fishing, swimming, and relaxing. Head out for a cruise around the lake or to the sand bar on the 2019 Sylvan fish and cruise pontoon (rental of cabin includes the pontoon boat). Everyone loves a good campfire and s'mores, so the shoreline also boasts a fire pit and Adirondack chairs to enjoy the fire and the lake views on those beautiful Minnesota summer evenings. Finally, the cedar sauna house and patio are a perfect place to begin or end your day. With beautiful views of Sibley Lake, relax and enjoy some quiet time away from all the hustle and bustle.
For those that like to stay connected or to not miss the Wild, Twins, Vikings, United, or T-Wolves games, both the main and lower-level bar have high-definition TV’s with DirectTV or streaming with free fast Wi-Fi.
This property is perfect for a family, or an extended family, or a couple’s getaway. Upon reservation confirmation you will receive a complete list of what to bring, so you are prepared for your time at the lake. Please feel free to inquire with any questions you may have and will promptly reply. We pride ourselves on maintaining our property and keep it in excellent condition, we are certain we will exceed your expectations in this regard. Since we also live across the lake from the cabin, should any questions or issues arise we can respond quickly.
NOTE: There are a number of stairs on the property as you will see in the photos. We purchased the cabin from folks in their 90’s so we believe these stairs keep you young. A new hill tram was installed in 2024 and is conveniently located to help bring people, supplies and luggage up and down from street level to the cabin and is available for use year-round.
NOTE: The pontoon is in the water, and use is included in the stated rental rates, from approximately mid-May to mid-October (weather dependent).
NOTE: The main cabin includes a central air heating and cooling system. The bunkhouse includes a ductless split that provides both heat and cooling.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Respect neighbors property, control pet.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

About the area

Pequot Lakes

Located in Pequot Lakes, this cabin is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Wildwedge Golf & Mini Golf and Whitebirch Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway and MN Surf Co. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Pequot Lakes, MN

What's nearby

  • MN Surf Co - 8 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Nisswa City Park - 9 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Deacon's Lodge Golf Course - 11 min drive - 12.3 km
  • The Pines Golf Course - 12 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Gull Lake - 16 min drive - 18.7 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The North Star - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Barajas Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dockside Lounge - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Commander Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is PONTOON BOAT INCLUDED early May thru early October. Quaint cabin on Sibley Lake. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at PONTOON BOAT INCLUDED early May thru early October. Quaint cabin on Sibley Lake.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PONTOON BOAT INCLUDED early May thru early October. Quaint cabin on Sibley Lake.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is PONTOON BOAT INCLUDED early May thru early October. Quaint cabin on Sibley Lake. located?

Located in the heart of Pequot Lakes, this cabin is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Pequot Lakes Dog Park and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway. Wildwedge Golf & Mini Golf and Upper Hay Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely clean and welcoming.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful getaway weekend for my wife and I. Loved having the pontoon to cruise around the lake and fish. Easy check in and out. We'd come back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay and the use of the boat! We already want to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful north woods cabin, on a beautiful lake with a beautiful pontoon.I would go back anytime.Thank you, Patrick
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashton J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely stay- great location, very cool property. Hosts thought of pretty much everything. We loved taking the boat out and walking into town every morning for coffee. Close to downtown Nisswa and lots of cute shopping/dining as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Stay!! Such a unique property with excellent accomodations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our third time staying at this cabin and we love it. It’s perfect for what we want.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time. My kids range from 6 to 20 and we all loved it. Unique layout. Loved the rock walls that surrounded the property. My older kids enjoyed the bunk house. Beautiful sunsets. Truly a lovely vintage type feel. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and well appointed lake home located near Pequot Lakes that exceeded our expectations. The hosts were incredibly responsive and have created a true gem that features a variety of different spaces in a picturesque location. Using the pontoon boat throughout our stay was a highlight. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great week at a beautiful cabin!! Owner's were very responsive to questions and thought off many extras to make the week even more enjoyable. Will definitely return!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

george b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Krista was an exceptional host. She provided immediate helpful feedback with all requests and questions. The cabin, bunkhouse and pontoon were all in neat, functioning order. The main house and loft were beautifully decorated and clean. The fire pit, grills and outdoor living space were also wonderful. We enjoyed several gorgeous sunsets!We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would HIGHLY recommend this rental property to others.it was a perfect place for all of us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark V.

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

Summer Family Getaway

Krista was amazing to work with on the rental. They have created a wonderful place for anyone looking for a peaceful and relaxing vacation. Thank you and look forward to another visit in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M.

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

Perfect quiet family getaway!

The property was perfect! Beautifully updated, immaculately clean. Perfect view and access to the lake. We enjoyed our week long summer vacation. Fishing was great- even off of the dock! Krista was a great host! Thanks for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was absolutely phenomenal! Such a cute property that is clearly well maintained for cleanliness and charm. Hosts were very helpful in providing information before and after check-in, as well as providing assistance with the boat when an issue came up (our fault, boat was awesome). Sauna was so nice, comfy beds, stocked kitchen, such a perfect getaway spot for anyone looking to get up north summer or winter!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This iconic cabin in northern Minnesota is a fantastic getaway, offering everything you need for a memorable stay. With top-notch lake toys and a well-stocked fire pit, it's a standout among summer rentals.The cabin itself is cozy and well-appointed, providing a comfortable retreat with all the essential amenities. The views of the lake are breathtaking, setting the perfect scene for your adventures.When it comes to lake activities, you've got plenty of options. Kayaks, a pontoon boat, and canoes are all available for exploring the water. The pontoon boat is especially great for cruising around and taking in the scenery.The fire pit is a highlight, ideal for those relaxing evenings. It's equipped with everything you need for a great campfire, including ample dry wood. There's something special about sitting by a crackling fire, roasting marshmallows, and enjoying the tranquility of the surroundings.In summary, this cabin is the perfect summer rental. It's well-equipped, beautifully located, and offers an authentic experience. Whether you're looking to explore or just unwind, this place has it all. It's a true gem in northern Minnesota.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time staying here! It had everything we needed and having access to the boat was so fantastic. We already rebooked for next year! Communicating with Krista and Jon was so easy and response time was right away. 10/10 stars!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon F.

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

Peaceful Beautiful

Cool place! Very thoughtfully restored/remodeled and outfitted.Comfy with great views of the lake.Perfect little sauna.Sweet little lake
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca v.

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

Sibley Lake summer get away

This cabin on Sibley Lake was a fantastic place for our summer get away! It comfortably accommodated my husband and I, along with our teenage daughter and her friend. The cabin is beautiful and very well maintained, inside and out. The only awkward thing about it is that the "rec room" area on the lowest level does not have an interior connection to the rest of the main cabin (you need to go outside and around to the main door to get to the rest of the spaces, including the bathrooms). So that limits the functionality of that space for sleeping, depending on the guests. But our teenagers weren't bothered by that and actually opted to sleep in the "bunkhouse" over the boat area. They loved it and it provided lots of space for everyone to relax and have their own spaces. The included pontoon is in great shape and provided lots of fun out on the lake every day. The lake itself is quiet and relaxed, but large enough for water sports and plenty of place to cruise around. We had a great time - thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

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

Wonderful stay!

We stayed over Christmas and it was a perfect getaway with great views! Quiet/peaceful neighborhood. The fireplace was super cozy and they had even stocked us up with plenty of firewood for our week there. Very responsive and easy to work with. Will have to come back and check it out during the summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren H.

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

Ice Fishing Trip

This property is great. It is on a bay in Sibley Lake and the entire area is gorgeous. Our favorite features were the sauna, view from the main bedroom, and the wood fireplace as every day started with a nice sunrise over the lake and we warmed up in the sauna and by the fire every evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison H.

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

Great stay!

This is our 2nd summer and we enjoyed our stay again! Love having the boat to use which is key with teenagers.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Charming up- north experience

Loved everything about this cute little place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin V.

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

Great vacation

Wonderful lake vacation spot. Great memories and lots of fun. Owners were great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

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

excellent family vacation spot

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this adorable and impeccably maintained cabin.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Krista Fogarty

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My husband, Jon and his family moved to the Pequot Lakes area when he was in 5th grade and have been here ever since. After graduating from college and having to move around to many cities for jobs, we were lucky enough to end up in the Brainerd Lakes Area and have been living here for the last 25 years. We love living on a small lake where our kids can grow up and enjoy everything lake-living and living in a small community has to offer. We have made so many great friends and families on the lake that we look forward to many more people getting the opportunity to enjoy what we do every day.

Why they chose this property

We have lived year-round on Sibley Lake since 2006 and have always loved this property whenever we were out cruising around in our boat. The day the property went on the market for sale, we immediately reached out to a family member that is a realtor and scheduled a showing for the next day. We knew right away after we walked through it that we just had to have this place as we wanted a property that would pass down for generations and we felt this was just that property. We knew this property had been in the same family for many years, so we did not want to miss out on the opportunity. Thankfully, we were lucky enough to end up with our forever property. Once the fall came in we decided to get started on the renovations. Although we really loved the cabin the way it was, we knew it needed to be updated with some modern amenities and details throughout. We truly enjoyed remodeling all of the structures on the property as we finished everything so that it would be the way we would want it when we move to this property someday.

What makes this property unique

The moment you walk down the steps to the main cabin, you will understand why we fell in love with this property. The views of the lake, the charm of the stone work as you walk around and feeling as though you are on the water as you sit in any room of the cabin are just a few of the many reasons you will also fall in love with this property.

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