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Big Pelican Lake Private Retreat

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Detroit Lakes, MN
  • Place, Tamarack Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Detroit Lake
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Futon

Loft bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area

About this property

Big Pelican Lake Private Retreat

AFFORDABLE BIG PELICAN LAKE CABIN RENTAL!!

2 BR 1 BA cabin (with a 3rd bed pullout couch) on large 2+ acre private lot on Big Pelican Lake available now. Over 400 feet of lakeshore frontage. Flat lot perfect for yard games. Great spot for bonfires, horse shoe pit, easy access to the Pelican Lake sandbar, and plenty of privacy and space. Dock with ability to tie on a boat. No lift available. Pets are ok with prior permission.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

No use of wood stove inside the cabin without prior written approval.

No access to the garage or land across Fish Lake Road without prior written approval.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4079251vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Detroit Lakes

Located in Detroit Lakes, this cabin is on the beach. Becker County Museum and Historic Holmes Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Pelican Pete and World's Largest Loon. Red Willow and Whitehouse Interiors and Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking nearby.
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Detroit Lakes, MN

What's nearby

  • Tamarack Lake - 10 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Crystal Lake - 12 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Shady Hollow Flea Market - 16 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Detroit Lake - 18 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Detroit Lake Beach - 21 min drive - 31.7 km

Getting around

  • Detroit Lakes Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cornfield Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Cormorant Pub - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Tj's Booze & Bistro - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Tri Lakes Roadhouse Bar & Grille - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪The Boathouse Restaurant - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Pelican Lake Private Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Big Pelican Lake Private Retreat?

As of 11 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Pelican Lake Private Retreat on 27 Jan, 2027 start from S$215, 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 Big Pelican Lake Private Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Big Pelican Lake Private Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Pelican Lake Private Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Big Pelican Lake Private Retreat located?

Situated on the beach, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Tamarack Lake, Crystal Lake and Scambler Wildlife Management Area. Pikes Bay Sports Area and Pelican Pete are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pete J.

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

Awesome host. Stay was everything advertised

Cabin was awesome. Had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov, 2024
Thank you Pete! We loved having you as a guest and look forward to you visiting again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Fish Lake

Perfect little spot for a family of 4!We’ve stayed on the larger part of Big Pelican previously but preferred this location as it was tucked around on Fish Lake. The place had everything we needed to enjoy our vacation and host was responsive with questions.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Talon B.

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

Summer Stay

House was clean and in a very quiet area by the lake.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pete J.

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

Great place!

Host was great to work with. Super flexible and responsive. House was exactly as advertised. Nice property. We will be coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Brad H.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Interior unfinished

Bedroom was actually the mechanical room with dresser and the bed was jammed in a corner! Only 1 outside garbage can that was completely full when we arrived and still full 4 days later. Had to pile ours on top. I asked how many steps down to dock, 'No steps, just a path to the dock' was the response. Turned out to be quite steep - my spouse unable to get to the dock. The dock was little more than a few floating pallets. After towing our boat 180 miles we had no place to tie-up! Very sad. Have pictures.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2024
The main floor bedroom pictures in our listing accurately display the bedroom layout. It is not a mechanical room, but being it is a true lake cabin, there is a water heater in the far corner of the room that does not impact its usage. There is also the loft bedroom as well that other renters have really enjoyed. There are no steps to the lake, which is actually uncommon on Pelican Lake as our lot is one of the flattest in that area of the lake, but there is a pathway with gradual elevation change which was disclosed to the renter in advance. The dock is an actual aluminum dock with wood decking and depending on the size of the boat and driver experience a boat can easily be tied off. It is not floating pallets, renter is possibly referring to an old dock near the beach area. The garbage company missed all the garbage at our cabin that week due to the volume of trash from a renter who happily spent the prior 2 weeks with us at the cabin. This particular guest booked with 1 day prior notice and I informed him that we had just had a long term renter vacate and had not fully turned over the cabin yet, but they proceeded with the rental anyway.

About the host

Hosted by Jake Hendricks

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