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Whispering Pines Lakeside Retreat

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Exterior
Paddle boards available
Island/ bar
Kitchen
Master bathroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Park Rapids, MN
  • Place, Eagle Lake
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Character Challenge Course
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Hubbard County Historical Museum
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

4 season porch

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

Guest 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest 3

2 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Whispering Pines Lakeside Retreat

Newly remodeled 3 bedroom 2 bath cabin on Portage Lake near Park Rapids, Minnesota. New kitchen and all new flooring in May/June of 2021. Both bathrooms have been remodeled as well. This 2100 square foot cabin has an open floor plan in the main area, with bar seating and a large farmhouse table, sofa seating area, and full size kitchen. There is a massive 1200 sq foot 3 season porch with lots of room for indoor activities. There is a washer and dryer for renter use, bedding, towels, linens, soaps, and basic kitchen tools stocked. The kitchen has a full size fridge/freezer, oven, dishwasher, air fryer, toaster, coffee pot, pots, pans, dishes/silverware, drinkware, towels, and soap. The deck has a propane grill. There is a fire pit, dock, and sand beach area. There are a few games, puzzles, books, and toys in the cabin and fishing poles in the porch. There are 2 paddle boards and 2 kayaks on the property.

Bedroom 1, King Bed

Bedroom 2, Queen Bed

Bedroom 3, Daybed with trundle

Bedroom 4 (closed in porch area); 2 single beds and full size futon,
Couch can be used for sleeping also.

The Park Rapids area is a relaxing summer destination for you and your family to relax by the beachside fire, shop, hike, dine, atv, boat, fish, or visit local tourist destinations. Some options are; visit Dorset for dinner at the famous Campanero's Mexican Restaurant, The Dorset House or La Pasta Italian Eatery. The town of Park Rapids offers shopping, coffee shops, cafes and restaurants. Itasca State Park is located within a 20 minute drive and offers biking, hiking and an on site restaurant. There is also an extensive ATV trail system if you want to bring your ATV! The Heartland bike trail is just minutes from the cabin. Your perfect summer getaway! Sorry due to our insurance and renters with allergies we can not accommodate pets.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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

Important information

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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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Park Rapids

Located in Park Rapids, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Itasca State Park and Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center, while Hubbard County Historical Museum and Paul Bunyan Historical Museum are cultural highlights.
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Park Rapids, MN

What's nearby

  • Eagle Lake - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Red Bridge Park - 12 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Character Challenge Course - 12 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Hubbard County Historical Museum - 12 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Skoe Park - 12 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Great Northern Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪West Forty Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Espresso 34 - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whispering Pines Lakeside Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Whispering Pines Lakeside Retreat ?

As of 8 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whispering Pines Lakeside Retreat on 18 May, 2026 start from S$380, 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 Whispering Pines Lakeside Retreat ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Whispering Pines Lakeside Retreat ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whispering Pines Lakeside Retreat ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whispering Pines Lakeside Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Eagle Lake, Character Challenge Course and Red Bridge Park. Hubbard County Historical Museum and Fresenius Medical Care at St Joseph North are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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. 43 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay. There is plenty of room and it is very well stocked! Nice fire pit and little sand beach area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

martin p.

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

Wonderful lakeside getaway!

Had a great time with family at this wonderful lakeside home. Fully furnished. Plenty of room and great fishing from the private dock.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaden S.

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

Weekend Getaway

Great place to get together with family and friends. Plenty of space and a great location with lots to do!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lance r.

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

Cute house, great location

Located within minutes from Park Rapids and 20 to Itasca. Great amenities, house was perfectly remodeled. Would stay here and and am sure you won’t be disappointed. Parking area is a bit tight, especially if you have a boat and trailer, but do-able.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Vacation

This is a great place to stay. Close to the lake and very roomy. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gayle M.

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

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enjoyed our 4th year at your place gets better every year
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2025
Glad you have you back every year. See you again next year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Fall foliage getaway

We had a wonderful long weekend getaway. House was vety spacious, comfortable ans well stocked. Loved the lake views..
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gayle M.

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

Great place to stay!!

This was our sec year staying at this cabin. We feel very much at home there. Third year is already booked!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2023
Glad you have you back a second year. Glad the property is meeting your expectations.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen G. G.

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

Park Rapids/ Portage Lake rental

Great location, clean and roomy.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaley M.

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

Book this cabin!

The perfect place for a peaceful getaway. Has everything you need and more! Will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun, 2024
Thank you for the review. Glad you had a good experience. Hope to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy M.

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

Had everything we needed.

We had a lovely weekend on the lake. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun, 2024
Glad you had a great weekend. Hope to host you again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Pam S.

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

Whispering Pines Cabin Get-a-Way

We enjoyed our stay very much. We needed a place to relax and unwind and this cabin on Portage Lake did the trick. The cabin itself was nice and clean with pretty much everything a person would need. The sunrise and sunset on the lake was absolutely gorgeous. Would definitely recommend Whispering Pines Cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct, 2024
Thank You for staying! We agree that the sunsets and sunrises are amazing. We try to provide anything we would enjoy during a relaxing stay, so we are open to new ideas. We have lots of yard games, games, movies, paddle boards and kayaks, life jackets, swim raft, fire pit area, outdoor lights, grill and outdoor tables, a few toys and art supplies for children, adult coloring and word puzzle books, as well as a variety of books for reading.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karmen M.

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

Girl trip

We loved the lake home. Plenty of room and loved looking at the lake. Close to town for shopping and dining out. Easy to get to. Would stay again .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb, 2022
These ladies know how to have a great time. Glad they chose us to have their Girls Trip. Such great guests who left the cabin clean and full of the joy they had there that week. Consider us if you ever come this way again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandi J.

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

Enjoyed our stay

We enjoyed the amount of space for all of us to spread out during our stay. The listing did have a hot tub but there wasn’t one and we were disappointed by that. It was still a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept, 2024
Thanks for the positive review. If you could share with us the details of where you found the listing with a hot tub, we would like get that cleared up. We have never had a hot tub and if there is a duplicate listing, we can get that addressed. Thanks again for coming to stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan O.

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

Great stay

Cabin is as advertised. Clean, nice beach and open areas for the family to gather in. Flat yard up top to play yard games on. A great stay. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2023
Thanks for being a great guest and hope you are able to return to the Park Rapids area again for your family fun.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassie K.

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

Great Family Space

We had a great time here!! Well stocked home and lots of indoor and outdoor toys for both kids and adults. The sandy beach, raft, kayaks and paddle boards were the favorites!! The separate 3 season porch was great for the kids to play on the rainy days!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

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

Getaway!!

Nice and inviting lakehouse large kitchen family room area. Wonderful table to do puzzles!! Great location, really easy to access nearby trails.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb, 2022
A great fall stay for these guests. Glad you had a great time and a chance to relax. Thanks for leaving the place so clean. Come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

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

Labor Day Weekend Fun

We had a great time at Whispering Pines. The weather was very Hot but we made the best of by staying busy. We caught some fish on the lake too. It was a great place to end our summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

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

Whispering Pines is the place to be

Nice clean, quiet cabin with lots of room to relax in. We had really good luck fishing too! Never a dull moment and we didn’t want our vacation to end. Very happy with our experience at Whispering Pines on Portage Lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2022
Thanks for being such patient and gracious guests. Glad you had a good week and a chance to catch a little supper on the lake.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina V.

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

Family vacation

Comfortable beds, home was perfectly stocked with everything you need. Beautiful lake view from the deck. Perfect fire pit for s’mores. Dock available to tie boat up to during the day. A perfect lake vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay and thanks for being such a great guest. Come back soon.
Verified

8/10 Good

Theresa W.

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

Great location

Left a note for owner on our departure; any issues were not that important. The location was wonderful: easy access to Itasca State Park and to Park Rapids. The dry firewood offered was greatly appreciated, especially after a downpour the night we arrived.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun, 2024
Thank you for your feedback. Always looking for ways to improve the experience. Glad you had a good experience with the local attractions.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd W.

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

Park Rapids Peace

Quiet lake front setting away from the hustle and bustle. Tammie communicated quickly - cabin was clean and well furnished. Location is perfect for wuuet down time!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May, 2022
Glad you had a great week. Really appreciated the communication and how clean the place was when you left. Great guests and hope you come stay with us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry H.

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

Peaceful place to spend your time

Great place to stay. Dock has a bench, fire pit area is outstanding and has lights. Kayaks were fun to watch the sunset on the water. Comfortable bed and the grill was clean and worked flawlessly. Deck is a great place to soak up the woods. All that and it’s only 20 minutes to Itaska.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Wonderful place to stay

We really enjoyed our stay. Tammie was great and answered all of our questions. The property is very private and quite. Arrival process was very simple. This property far exceeded our expectations and we would recommend to any one looking for a property of this type. The property was stocked extremely well. We will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tami D.

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

Excellent Location

We had a girls trip planned and this location is perfect for a day or 2 at Itasca State Park and another day at the Spa in Nisswa! Also did some shopping at some awesome shops and ate out in Park Rapids.. I highly recommend The Good Life Cafe in Park Rapids and Salvage Sisters in Baxter and the Calming Waters massage at Glacial Waters Spa in Nisswa, mn.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

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