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Cozy edge of town retreat, closest home to Cuyuna Lakes Trailhead Rally Center.

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A two-story house with a front porch, large windows, and a lawn.
A single-story house with a front porch, a small front yard with a rock border, and a large tree in front.
Terrace/patio
Exterior
A small wooden cabin with a sloped roof, a door, and a window.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Pickleball on-site
    A rare find — enjoy pickleball without leaving the property.
  • Explore on two wheels
    Guests love the bike-friendly location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Cuyuna Lakes Trail
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Ironton, MN
  • Place, Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cuyuna Lakes Trail
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Crosby Memorial Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Mahnomen

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

1 Single Bed

Portsmouth

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Yawkey

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

About this property

Cozy edge of town retreat, closest home to Cuyuna Lakes Trailhead Rally Center.

Cozy house and spacious, well maintained yard in the perfect edge of Ironton location. Closest lodging to the Miner's Mountain Rally Center. Home is located across the street from Cuyuna Lakes Bike trail. Fully stocked kitchen, exceptionably clean home, comfortable beds.
Enjoy the three season porch and large outdoor spaces with campfire pit (firewood available), gas grill and yard games (cornhole bags, bocce, Hammer-Schlagen, frisbee). Family games and toys, plus playhouse for the kids. Access to paved Cuyuna Lakes bike trail across the street. Minutes to singletrack bike trails, swimming beaches, paddleboarding, snorkeling. Serpent Lake Park with beach, playground, skate park and boat landing 1 mile. Dining and drinks within walking distance. The Hudson is 1 block away, Taconite Tavern 2 blocks, American Legion and High Wheel Candy Store 3 blocks, Pickleball courts 3 blocks, Tennis courts 5 blocks. One mile to Crosby's Main street with a variety of restaurants, bars, brewery and unique shops. Garage for secure storage of outside gear.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3541192vb
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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Ironton

Ironton is home to this holiday home. Traditions at Cuyuna Falls Mini Golf and The Lakes are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mississippi River and Crow Wing State Forest. Travelling with kids? Consider Paul Bunyan Land and Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Ironton, MN

What's nearby

  • Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cuyuna Lakes Trail - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Portsmouth Mine Lake - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Crosby Memorial Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Serpent Lake - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cuyuna Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bridge Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Burritos California - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪High Wheel Confectionery - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy edge of town retreat, closest home to Cuyuna Lakes Trailhead Rally Center. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Cozy edge of town retreat, closest home to Cuyuna Lakes Trailhead Rally Center.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy edge of town retreat, closest home to Cuyuna Lakes Trailhead Rally Center.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy edge of town retreat, closest home to Cuyuna Lakes Trailhead Rally Center.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy edge of town retreat, closest home to Cuyuna Lakes Trailhead Rally Center. located?

This family-friendly Ironton holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Cuyuna Lakes Trail and Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area. Portsmouth Mine Lake and Serpent Lake are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lib

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved this house and the area around it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kasper V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great! Perfect for families with children.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay close to mountain biking. Spacious and well stocked kitchen. Garage for bikes is a nice perk.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant M.

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

Great place for families to enjoy the area!

The house was perfect for two families to enjoy the Ironton / Crosby area. The kids loved all the toys and playhouse! We are excited to stay again in the near future!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paul c.

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

Guy bike trip

Great place and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location, plenty of space, and an amazing "club house" for the kids! I appreciate having an actual home, rather than the sterile STR properties you often find. Will definitely book here again if available!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was absolutely perfect. Everything you could ever want. Kitchen was fully stocked. Beds were comfortable close to biking trails. Nice walk to barbecue joint. Absolutely loved her stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

Perfect Cuyuna Stay for Families

Barb has great attention to detail and understands what most guests might need/want for their stay! We really appreciated the fully stocked kitchen, games for the kids, clean spaces, and locked garage for all of our gear. The location was perfect for hopping on the MTB trails and dipping into town as needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas B.

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

Great space

The indoor and outdoor spaces were fantastic. Everything was clean and fresh and the house was very cozy. The vicinity to trails and lakes was fantastic. We love this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eddye B.

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

Biking weekend trip

Great location and property set up for a weekend of mountain biking. Was super helpful to have garage access for safe overnight bike storage. Beds were very comfortable. I would re book staying here without hesitation!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2024
Thanks for the great review! Much appreciated!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This house was the perfect location for a Cuyuna bike trip with our family. It’s across the street from the path to the trails. The yard is so charming with fire pit, yard games and more. The house has so much room to spread out, comfy beds and fully functional kitchen. It was a great place to stay and we’d definitely come back!!! 10/10!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cam G.

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

Ideal location...kind host

This property is ideal for group planning to mountain bike in the Cuyuna area. It's located as close as you can be to the primary trailheads and the rally center. Bars and restaurants are close walk and the grocery store is a close drive. Barb is a fantastic host.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Max W.

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

Great location and host

The host was friendly, responsive, and accommodating. Cleanup instructions were clear and simple. The house is great, more bedrooms than lots of other places in the area, two bathrooms, great yard, and directly off the bike trail. Couldn't be happier.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn H.

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

Funeral Weekenf

There were 7 of us that stayed at the home as we were up for a funeral. The house was well stocked, clean and delightful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan J.

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

Perfect location, great house.

This property is a well outfitted, perfectly located house right outside the entrance to the state park. If you came to the area to ride bikes, rent this place. I also appreciated the 1 acre lot that made us feel like we had plenty of space in the midst of a town that can feel pretty cramped. Enjoyed the little touches here and there such as pickleball paddles for the courts that are just down the street. Use of the garage was also super clutch to store all our bikes. Definitely will try and stay again next time we are in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle A.

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

Mt. Biking Over Memorial Day

Our stay was so comfortable. This property couldn't be any easier to access the mt. biking trails. We rented kayaks from Cuyuna Outfitters and were able to walk from the house to the boat landing. Kitchen was well stocked, lots of room for everyone to spread out, yard for the dog to get outside, and great location, lovely sun porch to escape the mosquitos and sprinkling rain--couldn't ask for anything more! We will defiantly be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

Bike trip to Crosby/Ironton

The place was better than we even expected for two couples who were there for a quick biking centered weekend. As advertised it is right off the bike trail with easy access to both the paved Cuyuna Lakes Trail but also the Mountain bike trails. And the air conditioning was very appreciated after a hot sweaty bike outing. As 2 couples in our 50s, there as PLENTY of space. One couple stayed upstairs with a full bath while the other stayed downstairs with a full bath. It would have even fit a third couple well given that there was a third bedroom on the lower level. We cooked both nights and found everything that we needed n the fully stocked kitchen. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chase B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second year coming here for a long MTB weekend. 2 families with 5 kids total. This is an AMAZING property for kids. They all LOVE coming here!! Best possible location for the trails, and convenient location to restaurants, shipping, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carri K.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Barb

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Passion for hosting memory making getaways!

Why they chose this property

Perfect location, on the edge of Ironton. Nature abounds in the backyard. Can walk/bike to bike trails, swimming, frisbee golf, tennis and pickleball courts, Mountain Bike Rally Center, scenic overlook. Multiple dining and cocktail options within walking distance.

What makes this property unique

Love the three season porch and spacious yard. Family friendly with firepit, yard games, two story playhouse (built by Grandpa Z) for the older kids. Many family memories made here.

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