Lake Shamineau Lookout -- A Perfect Family Escape

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A lakeside deck with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a dock extending into the water.
A deck with outdoor seating, a small table, and a view of a lake.
A calm lake with a dock extending into the water, surrounded by a clear sky and distant shoreline.
A waterfront scene with a dock, a house, and a large tree.
A view of a lake surrounded by trees, with a wooden bench in the foreground.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

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Motley, MN

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Motley

Motley is home to this cabin. The Vintage at Staples and Pine Beach are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Shamineau Lake and Fish Trap Lake.
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Motley, MN

Getting around

  • Staples Station - 15 min drive
  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anchor North 4921 320Th St, Cushing, Mn 56443 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪2 Tall Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bremers Booze Bank - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Castaway Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Shamineau Lookout -- A Perfect Family Escape pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lake Shamineau Lookout -- A Perfect Family Escape?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Shamineau Lookout -- A Perfect Family Escape?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Shamineau Lookout -- A Perfect Family Escape?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Shamineau Lookout -- A Perfect Family Escape located?

Situated in Motley, this cabin is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Shamineau Lake and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Fish Trap Lake. Lake Alexander and Lake Placid are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was nice and provided everything we needed
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The cabin itself is unique, well-maintained, and we had a good time overall. However, there are a few things future guests should know.The owners run a tight ship with house rules and cleaning expectations. We emptied the dishwasher, took out all garbage, thoroughly cleaned the grill, swept the floors, and left the cabin in great condition. Despite that, we were charged a 50 cleaning fee because they claimed there was dog feces on a blanket. We strongly disagree, it was a dirt marking from one of my nephews, and the blanket would have been washed anyway. Not difficult or extensive to spray stain remover on something already going in the wash. The charge felt unreasonable. We also had an uncomfortable interaction with the neighbor regarding our dogs. Our dogs stayed close to the cabin but were not leashed. After the neighbor complained, we immediately kept them leashed, but the owner sent us a strongly worded text that made us feel more monitored than welcomed. And stated the neighbor was worried about his dog injuring ours and should not have to be. It made it difficult to fully relax and enjoy our stay. The neighbor also did not appear friendly and had many unfinished projects in his yard. Also, be aware that access to the lake is by a lift/elevator due to the steep hill, which wasn’t clear to us before arrival.Overall, the cabin is nice, but the strict rules, neighbor interaction, and disputed cleaning charge left us disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had great weather and enjoyed the view from the deck. We used the kayaks… great area for thatThe place has the most well appointed kitchen we’ve stayed at. Quality dishes and silverware and pots and pans made cooking easyThanks for the welcome basket tooWe’ll return to this play and our old pup enjoyed it as well
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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