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Hillman Retreat House, Lakeside Property with Indoor Pickle Ball!

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Hillman House Exterior
Dock bench
Dock area
Reviews
10

Exceptional

11 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 237000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Lake viewLake viewLake view

Explore the area

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Roosevelt Township, MN
  • Popular LocationWhitefish Lake15 min drive
  • Popular LocationMille Lacs Lake19 min drive
  • Popular LocationGrand Casino Mille Lacs23 min drive
  • AirportBrainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)33 min drive

Rooms & beds

11 bedrooms (sleeps 23)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed

Bedroom 8

1 King Bed

Bedroom 9

1 King Bed

Bedroom 10

1 King Bed

Bedroom 11

1 King Bed

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Hillman Retreat House, Lakeside Property with Indoor Pickle Ball!

This huge lakeside retreat house is perfect for large groups to spread out and enjoy time together in any season.  With 11 bedrooms (each with king size beds) and a full size futon, we can sleep up to 23 adults comfortably. Enjoy amenities like our private indoor pickle ball court, pool table, foosball, 2 smart TVs, disc golf, firepit, and a 96 foot dock and 6 stand up paddle boards for fun on the water.

Kitchen includes 2 refrigerators, plenty of storage and cookware, a 36" electric stove, microwave, and a dishwasher to make cleanup go faster.

6 bathrooms, 4 with walk in showers, and plenty of white cotton towels, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash.

A large yoga or movement room on the second floor overlooks the beautiful lake, with 15 yoga mats and a few other props included. 

There's also a cozy media room with big screen TV and streaming services set up.  Plus a large all purpose "creative" room, great for art projects or board games, and we include basic art supplies and a variety of board games and puzzles for guests to use. Additionally there's a smaller sitting room for small groups to gather or for individuals to relax away from the larger group.
In the walk-out basement you'll find a game room with a pool table, foosball, a big TV and a couch to lounge on. There are also several windows for lots of natural light and a door out to the lake side of the property. Next to the game room is the laundry room with a washer and dryer along with laundry detergent.

The property sits behind a small church that's no longer being used regularly and has 800 feet of shoreline on a small lake with minimal boat traffic.  A canoe is available along with six stand up paddle boards, and there is a 96 foot dock with a small bench for relaxing. The lake is great for fishing, and we're working on clearing the plant life around the dock for a better swimming area. Right now the best swimming is in deeper water, when you take a stand up paddle board out and swim from there.
Use the giant grassy field for outdoor games or disc golf -- we have four holes set up and several discs for guests to use. Across the field is our field house with an indoor pickle ball court set up for guests to use during their stay. There's also a bar area and bathrooms in that building, along with a bluetooth sound system for playing music from your devices. Wi-fi is strong in both buildings.

Property manager

Lillian Zaborowski
Premier Host
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Lake view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
This property accepts cash
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Hillman

Located in Hillman, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Mille Lacs Lake and Whitefish Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Paul Bunyan Land and This Old Farm.
Map
Roosevelt Township, MN

What's nearby

  • Whitefish Lake - 15 min drive
  • Mille Lacs Lake - 19 min drive
  • Grand Casino Mille Lacs - 23 min drive
  • Paul Bunyan Land - 35 min drive
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 55 min drive

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • 1991 Kitchen - 26 min drive
  • Grand Buffet - 26 min drive
  • Plums - 26 min drive
  • Jr's Junction - 7 min drive
  • Muk'z - 23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hillman Retreat House, Lakeside Property with Indoor Pickle Ball! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hillman Retreat House, Lakeside Property with Indoor Pickle Ball!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hillman Retreat House, Lakeside Property with Indoor Pickle Ball!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hillman Retreat House, Lakeside Property with Indoor Pickle Ball! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Whitefish Lake and 9.7 mi (15.7 km) from Mille Lacs Lake. Grand Casino Mille Lacs and Mille Lacs Indian Museum are also within 16 miles (25 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

sharon w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family fun!
This is a beautiful property with everything anyone could need for their large group. We especially enjoyed the building with the pickle ball court!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terese V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual Family Girls' Weekend
The Hillman House was a great place to stay & play! It is so spacious, clean & has room for yoga, pickleball, lots of puzzle & game challenges & plenty of room to sleep 20+ people! Also, the property manager was very accommodating - thank you from all of us!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for groups
This location was perfect for a board of directors retreat! It was secluded enough that we could get away from our daily lives to focus on our work but there was still plenty to do in the area. The space was large and had several places for group gatherings and small areas for smaller groups of people to meet and work. The kitchen had everything we needed and more. You could tell that a lot of work had been put in to make this place updated and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Team Bonding Trip
The Hillman Retreat House was perfect for our team bonding trip this year. Plenty of room for all the players, coaches and chaperones. A nice big kitchen for making meals. Loved the large table so everyone could eat together. The clincher for our group was the many large spaces for doing activities. We will be back to this great property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marquita S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Don’t tell anybody but…
We don’t want to give a glowing review because we don’t want to compete against others when we try to rent this property again. IT.WAS.FABULOUS! Our family (21 adults and 3 kiddos from Alaska to North Carolina, New Mexico to MN) LOVED this property. We played endless pickleball games, held a Pickleball tournament, used the paddle boards for jousting, held rousing foosball and billiards competitions, spent countless hours laughing and talking in the spacious kitchen (including a hymn sing), and other sitting areas. DON’T come to this place if you want to be bored. And don’t interfere with our plans to rent it again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lillian Zaborowski

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As a husband and wife team, Alex is the handyman and Lilly does marketing and guest service. We love home renovation projects, so we're continually working on new projects to improve the guest experience and add new amenities. (We'll be sharing some exciting new additions soon!)

Our kids keep us pretty busy, but in our minimal free time we've gotten really into the game Wingspan. We also love getting out on the lake on our paddle boards or playing pickle ball together.

Why they chose this property

We love how easy the drive is from the Twin Cities, and it's great to be on a main road just a few minutes from local stores, bars, and restaurants. With Brainerd, Crosby, and Lake Mille Lacs so close there are tons of opportunities for day trips. Our guests have enjoyed local golf courses, Kathio State Park, fishing with a guide on lake Mille Lacs, and so much more.

What makes this property unique

Our property truly is one of a kind, and what makes it especially comfortable for big groups is all the space. Eleven bedrooms means no one needs to share a room with 5 other people. Plus there are so many common areas that people can split off into smaller groups as needed. Kids love playing hide and seek in the big house, using the art supplies in the creative studio, playing in the yoga room, or running around outside or in the indoor gym (also a pickle ball court). It truly is a fantastic place to stay any time of year.

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English

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