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Sandy beach at Crosslake

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A wooden cabin interior with a long corridor, large windows, wicker furniture, and a small table.
A log cabin interior with two beds, a sofa, a dining area, and a kitchen.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a granite countertop.
A pond with a wooden deck, surrounded by lush greenery and a large building with a wrap-around porch.
A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a large wooden dining table.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits

    Top-rated for families.

  • Sledding nearby

    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Close to Cross Lake
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 17

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Crosslake, MN
  • Place, Cross Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Crow Wing State Forest
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cross Lake Recreation Area
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Lower Level Family Room

+2
2 Single Beds, 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sandy beach at Crosslake

We are excited to offer our amazing Crosslake home for rent. Freshly renovated, our home is truly a lake paradise!

Our home features a large 3 season porch with attached deck just off the kitchen and master bedroom overlooking the lake, as well as a large sandy beach. A firepit with comfortable hand-made Canadian adorandack chairs is situated between the cabin and lake for bonfires and smores. There are 4 private bedrooms - (3 with 1 king size bed; and 1 room with 1 queen size bed) and 1 open room with 2 bunk beds (twin size beds on top and double beds on bottoms) as well as 2 additional full size beds. The location of this property is minutes from town, shopping and many restaurants.

Situated on the east side of Happy Bay, you have access to the entire Whitefish Chain of Lakes with great fishing, water sports and several restaurants to choose from.
Our sandy beach and gradual elevation makes this the perfect place to gather your family for fun in the sun or a relaxing week fishing!

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Sandy beach and great yard!

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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

The security deposit will be increased.

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please be respectful of our neighbors by staying on our property and keeping the noise down after 10 pm.

Please park on the asphalt driveway only. We have a septic system and in-ground sprinklers that will be damaged if you drive on them.

Garbage and recycling must be put into containers and at the end of the driveway prior to departure; please note all items must be bagged and secure!

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4721784
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 17
Note from host: The security deposit will be increased.
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

Crosslake

Located in Crosslake, this cabin is near a water park and on a lake. Mississippi River and Crow Wing State Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kicks on Route 66 and Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Crosslake, MN

What's nearby

  • Cross Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Crow Wing State Forest - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cross Lake Recreation Area - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Gull Lake - 25 min drive - 42.3 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 32 min drive - 52.0 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Wharf - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Yellow House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Norway Ridge Supper Club - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Old Milwaukee Saloon & Eatery - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandy beach at Crosslake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sandy beach at Crosslake ?

As of 18 Sept, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandy beach at Crosslake on 26 Jan, 2027 start from S$2,004, 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 Sandy beach at Crosslake ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sandy beach at Crosslake ?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandy beach at Crosslake ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sandy beach at Crosslake located?

This family-friendly Crosslake cabin is located on a lake, within a 5-minute walk of Cross Lake and Crow Wing State Forest. Kicks on Route 66 and Cross Lake Recreation Area are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 114 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for our 2adult kids and spouses and 4 grandkids. Large common areas and outdoor spaces. Sandy shallow beach area is great for little kids and the bay created a calmer area to kayak and paddleboard. The cabin was very well stocked and the host very responsive with a couple minor issues. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept, 2026
Colleen, we are so happy to have been a part of making family memories for you. We can't wait to see you in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful week at the property. Everything was as good or better than we expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an excellent property! We had a large family that ranged in age from one to 82. Plenty of room, and the owners were super responsive! Our large group thoroughly enjoyed our stay and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to other families! Thanks Greg, for a great stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2026
Kathleen, it was so fun to meet your family and see them enjoying our home! We love being a part of making wonderful family memories and it was so cool to see a one year old and 80 year old celebrating a birthday together!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the second time we've stayed here and are already booked to come back next year. The location is great on the lake and near to town. The sandy beach on the calm bay is perfect for kids to swim and play. The water is only 3-4 feet deep at the end of the dock so it's great for kids. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and location were amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept, 2025
Megan, thank you for the kind words!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great VRBO and family get together

Great place as advertised
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Everything was in good shape and working. Nice home for big group to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean spacious cabin in a nice location. Younger grandkids loved the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Property was perfect for our family

The location and layout of the property was great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May, 2021
We are so glad that you enjoyed your time at our home!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent place!

Really nice, and really enjoyed our weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place to stay

Greg was very responsive and the property lives up to its pictures plus some. Great location right on cross lake and beautiful property. Would highly recommend anyone with a large group to vacation here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place

This location was exceptional, we had a bachelor party for 12 people and we were all very comfortable. I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct, 2024
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Lake Home

Amazing lake home. We really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2020
Shannon, we are so glad that you enjoyed your time at our home. We hope that you and your family made wonderful memories and come back again to see us soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great family gathering

wonderful open floor plan great sandy beach and swimming area for toddlers and kids
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Crosslake Vacation

Beautiful home with wonderful lake views!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friends gateway weekend

Beautiful cabin, we loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct, 2020
Kate, we are so glad that you enjoyed your stay. Come back and stay again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

September at Crosslake

We really enjoyed our stay at this home. The outdoor area was beautiful. We enjoyed being right on the lake, the kayaks were a lot of fun. Great place for a family. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I had A great stay and time at this lovely VRBO for my birthday. It is So spacious with a great view! We had a great bond fire night, family dinner and a couple game nights. This place is super central and it has A nice home feel to it. Thank you so much for hosting us! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Great property perfect for our family vacation! Well stocked kitchen. Great lakeshore!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location and Greg was wonderful to work with

Renting was so easy and the owners were so cooperative on answering questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct, 2020
Thank you so much for the kind words! We hope you come back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family really enjoyed our stay on Crosslake. Cabin was very clean and had plenty of room for my family. Great location on Crosslake. We rented a pontoon and had a really fun time out on the sand bars. Kids enjoyed fishing off the dock. Would really like to come back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept, 2025
Fishing off our dock and enjoying time on the sand bars are two of our favorite things at the cabin! We are so glad you and your family enjoyed your stay. Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family getaway on the lake!

We’ve stayed here many times and will continue to work on getting this listing every time we visit Crosslake! Great property with a great location and great owners! Couldn’t ask for a better listing!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2022
Thanks Judd! We are so glad you and your family returned and enjoyed your stay again. We very much appreciate your feedback and have added your suggestions to our cleaning checklist and purchased a new coffee pot too!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter weekend away

Plenty of room for our large group, cabin was clean and was nice to be on the lake for ice fishing. Was a fun weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Getaway Location

Great facility on a quiet bay with minimal boat or jet ski traffic. The kids swam and used their paddle boards and had the whole bay to themselves. The home is clean and very well provisioned for a large family gathering.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2023
We are so glad that you enjoyed your visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful family time

The grandkids loved the sandy beach and swimming, the adults enjoyed the large gathering space, and also the porch to get away from too much of the “gathering”!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul, 2024
Hi Cindy, Thank you for your kind words! We love our sandy beach and the screen porch is one of our favorite places to enjoy a start to or end of a beautiful day on the water!

About the host

Hosted by Greg

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Our family started coming to Crosslake in 2000 and we bought our first home the next year. As our three kids grew and we spent more time with our extended family, my sister and her husband wanted to spend more time with their three girls in Crosslake so we bought this home together. We hope you enjoy the personal touches and care that we put into it!

Why they chose this property

This property is perfect! One level living; gradual elevation to the sandy beach and a quiet bay. What more can you ask for?

What makes this property unique

This lot is located in a protected bay and boasts perfect elevation, sand beach and a western exposure. Sit on the brand new deck or on the sand beach and take in the stunning sunset views. With 100 ft of sandy lake shore, this home is the perfect place to enjoy a hot summer day.

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