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Relax at The Lazy Loon with lakeside fire pit & featuring a brand new hot tub!

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Living area
Outdoor spa tub
Dining
Outdoor spa tub
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61360 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Brainerd, MN
  • Long Lake Upper
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Paul Bunyan Land
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Brainerd International Raceway
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Relax at The Lazy Loon with lakeside fire pit & featuring a brand new hot tub!

Don’t miss your opportunity to lounge at the Lazy Loon! Take advantage of an up North experience in our updated, single level, 3 bed/1 bath home with a spacious, open floor plan, and fully equipped kitchen to meet all your cooking needs. A gas grill is also available during the summer and fall season. Upper South Long Lake is 800 acres of fun (for any season), located just 2 hours north of the Twin Cities and less than 10 min SE of Brainerd.

The Space:
Enjoy full-sun throughout the day and into the evening with our south facing exposure, 100 ft of sandy shoreline, a private sandy beach for the kids, and of course, fishing from the dock will promise to be entertaining. The property’s level elevation, with no sloping or stairs to the lake, make this an easily accessible set up for all ages and abilities. When you are ready for a break from the sun, relax under the large shade trees and enjoy dinner on the deck, while embracing the stunning lake views, the loons, or even an occasional eagle or two! Of course, don’t miss out on evening smores and gatherings around the lakeside fire pit.

We have you covered for cool, rainy days inside with a variety of board and card games, puzzles, and plenty of family friendly DVD’s.

During the winter months, the Lazy Loon is a great place to stay for ice fishing, snowmobiling and other winter activities. Upper South Long Lake is well known for ice fishing and it's home of the big Crappie Flop fishing tournament. In addition, we are conveniently located with easy access to hundreds of miles of groomed snowmobile trails! It is a great place to enjoy every season!

Other things to note:
We have enjoyed sharing our property with others over the years. We only ask that the families that consider choosing to share our home will appreciate and respect it as well. We are looking for responsible adults and/or families only please. Absolutely no parties, no pets and no smoking allowed.

Looking for a mid-term to long term rental?
Please send us a message if you are looking to rent our property for 30 days or longer. We can discuss to see if it would work out.

Property manager

Larry
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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
Level lot and sandy beach. Great for little ones!
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Events

No events allowed
Please respect our neighbors
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking on the property.
Day guests are welcome with prior owner approval. Overnight guests not included in reservation will result in additional charges.
Quiet times between 10PM-7AM
No Parties of any kind.

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
Note from host: Please respect our neighbors
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Brainerd

Located in Brainerd, this cabin is in a rural area and on the beach. Mississippi River and Telef Paulson Wildlife Management Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include This Old Farm and Paul Bunyan Land. Travelling with kids? Consider WonderTrek Children's Museum and Northland Arboretum. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Brainerd, MN

What's nearby

  • Long Lake Upper - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Paul Bunyan Land - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Lake Ossawinnamakee - 18 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Horseshoe Lake - 21 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 26 min drive - 29.0 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Green Lantern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Oak Lawn Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dennis Drummond Wine Company - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Green Lantern - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax at The Lazy Loon with lakeside fire pit & featuring a brand new hot tub! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Relax at The Lazy Loon with lakeside fire pit & featuring a brand new hot tub! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax at The Lazy Loon with lakeside fire pit & featuring a brand new hot tub! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relax at The Lazy Loon with lakeside fire pit & featuring a brand new hot tub! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Brainerd cabin is steps from Long Lake Upper and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Telef Paulson Wildlife Management Area. This Old Farm and Paul Bunyan Land are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 117 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Molly H.

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

Beautiful cabin with an amazing view.

The hosts were wonderful, they called to make sure we had everything we needed. The kitchen was very well stocked. The deck was great with lots of comfortable seating which was a great spot to watch the loons. Sandy beach was a wonderful bonus as well. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Tiffany K.

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

Lovely

We had a great small girls weekend at this property and loved it. The kitchen was spacey and had a large table and breakfast bar. TV room was spacey for us ladies to watch TV or just chat. Small game room in the back. Room in each bedroom and enough beds to cover the 5 ladies attending. Thing we loved most was the hot tub!! A few early setbacks included: VRBO not emailing us the Pin to get into the property, and thankfully the property owner answered immediately and was able to give us the code. We also arrived on Friday afternoon, shortly after a Wednesday night snowstorm and the driveway / parking space and sidewalks were not shoveled. Luckily some had melted, so it was manageable. We understood since it was later in the season, and there were shovels and salt, but wish it was plowed/shoveled. Overall, a great stay and will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Eric J.

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

Easter getaway

well managed, clean, good lakefront
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather N.

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

Perfect getaway

We just wanted a stress free girls weekend getaway and we couldn’t have found a more perfect place! Beautiful place on the lake that we could relax in the hot tub or deck. We will definitely be coming back when we get a chance. I would also recommend it for a family vacation. It has everything you could need!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

C M.

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

Perfect cabin for a weekend getaway

This place was awesome and had all the amenities described. The view of the lake was gorgeous and was within steps of the patio door. We appreciated the hot tub and enjoyed it immensely. The kitchen was well stocked with everything you’d need to cook with. We also enjoyed the game room. The communication with the owner went smoothly and was fast. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Birthday weekend

My husband and I had a lovely birthday celebration at this cabin. The amenities were great. Love having a hot tub. Beautiful property. The cabin had everything we could have needed. Only tip would be to have curtains or some kind of window coverings on the slider doors for more privacy. We will be back. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan M.

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

Great Place!!

Our stay here was great and we will definitely be back if we need a nice relaxing break. Our main reason for booking was the hotub! The only reason I would not give this place 5 stars was the comfort of the couch/furniture. It was outdated and in my opinion not comfortable. We spent most of our time when watching tv/shows in the master bedroom on a small tv as the couch was not ideal. Other than this the place was phenomenal!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey G.

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

Excellent cabin!

We had a great stay with our 1 and 4 year old. Thenpr
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

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

Annual Family Getaway

This was our third year at the Lazy Loon. We love it here! Our only wish is that we could stay longer -- and more often. The property is just right for our annual family vacation. The deck is where we spent most of our time. The cabin owner is great too and has always been very responsive. We hope to be back again next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Memorable family vacation

This property is exceptional. When you walk in, right away you see how clean and how well it is taken care. The view from the cabin to the lake Is gorgeous. The kitchen is very well equipped with whatever you need maybe. The owner reached out right away to make sure that we got in and we were happy with our accommodations.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brekka G.

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

Cute cabin and great fishing!

The property was very spacious for 6 people. The fishing was wonderful. The beach was the perfect place for young and old to have a good time! Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsi G.

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

Another great stay at the Lazy Loon!

This is our third time in four years to stay at the Lazy Loon, and it won't be our last. Everything is great from the beds to the kitchen supplies to the AC. We love the sandy beach for our kids, and the private dock for our boat. Having it ~2 hours from the city and ~5 mins from Paul Bunyan Land just makes it perfect. Looking forward to next time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

Family Vacation

Great location! Clean cabin and had everything we needed and more.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

cindy c.

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

Perfect setting for family vacation.

Our second time staying here and once again - we had a great week! Love the cabin layout, setting and decor - add the deck, the yard and sandy beach and it is everything we needed for adults and toddler granddaughter. Lots of fun and good memories made!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

*Ryan P.

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

Summer 2024 Stay

We stayed here in 2021 and liked it. Came back this year because we wanted to be someplace we knew would be good. The hosts made several improvements to the property and it continues to be a great place to stay and enjoy the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny S.

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

Relax and Rest

Great place and decor is awesome. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Great Place

This is the second time staying at the Lazy Loon and each time has been great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

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

Family Getaway

This was our second time staying at the Lazy Loon and we'll definitely be back! We felt right at home and spent lots of time enjoying the perfect deck, shade trees and gorgeous lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

John M.

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

Beautiful house on the lake!

Beautiful property that sits right on the lake! Very clean and had everything you could need which was super nice. Our grandson loved the wagon and the sandy beach! We enjoyed the beautiful view, kayaking, grilling, reading on the deck, movies and card games at night. Thank you again for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsi G., Minneapolis, MN

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

Another Great Stay at the Lazy Loon

This was our second visit to the Lazy Loon, and we loved it just as much! It's the perfect combination of elements we look for: within 2.5 hours of the Twin Cities, no huge hill or long walk to the water/beach, public access available, and enough comfy beds to fit us and our guests. They are extremely generous with kitchen supplies and equipment, as well as use of their water toys like the paddle board, kayak, floaties and more. We did have a slight issue with a clogged septic at one point, but Brent responded immediately and someone was there to fix it within 15 minutes—so it was no problem for us! We're already talking about making an annual trip to the Lazy Loon as a family tradition, so long as they'll have us!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas F.

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

Wonderful lake week

Cabin was great. Very clean and had everything we needed. Great water access.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Larry

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Why they chose this property

Far enough out to get the true up north Minnesota peaceful wilderness experience but still close enough to be able to enjoy all that the Brainerd lakes area has to offer!

What makes this property unique

With the location of the property you can enjoy the peaceful outdoors with fishing, hiking , biking, snowmobiling, kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, boating and much more! Come enjoy our brand new hot tub with a lake view or you can cozy up to a beach side fire pit to enjoy s'mores and good stories! we are also now featuring a small game room to enjoy some indoor fun as well. Want to explore the area? no problem Just a 10 min drive to Brainerd or Crosby area! close enough to enjoy all the the Fun that the Brainerd lakes area has to offer but far enough out that you can enjoy the Peacefull up north!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests