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Beautiful And Private Lake Home On Birch Lake

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Beautiful sunsets from the dock.
New stairs to water!
View of home from dock.
Property grounds
Clear, sandy bottom lake

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Hackensack, MN
  • Place, Birch Lake Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Lending Library
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Hackensack City Hall
    ‪12 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful And Private Lake Home On Birch Lake

Unique, spacious, open floor plan home, sleeps 7-12 comfortably, custom hardwood floors in the living and dining areas, vaulted ceilings, carpeted sleeping areas. Central heat and air for your comfort. The lake, which is just steps from the walkout lower level patio or upper
deck that runs the entire length of the home. It will take your breath away~the view is better than picture perfect and absolutely stunning! Amenities include a larger than life master suite bedroom (25'x30'), en suite His and Hers master bathroom retreats with jetted Jacuzzi whirlpool tub, separate glass shower, and dual separate vanities and toilets. 2 full bathrooms on the upper level, 1 full bathroom on the lower level. Access to deck or patio from each bedroom or living area. Custom kitchen with all built in name brand appliances.
Paved and concrete driveways up to main front entrance and lower garage, extensive concrete patios to enjoy outdoor dining or play activities, firepit, this home also offers easy access for wheelchairs or walkers, and pull right up to the front of the home for ease of unloading suitcases, groceries, etc. for your stay for either upper or lower levels of the home. Ample room to park your car water toys, boat, pontoon, the home is on a dead end road with very few (one or two) year round residents. Privacy with convenience and luxury await your stay in this private family residence steps from beautiful Birch Lake, the Paul Bunyan hiking, biking Trail and downtown.

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Hackensack

Located in Hackensack, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Deep Portage Conservation Reserve and Deep Portage Conservation Reserve and Learning Center, while Paul Bunyan Historical Museum and Woodtick Theatre are cultural highlights. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Hackensack, MN

What's nearby

  • Birch Lake Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lending Library - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Hackensack City Hall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Northern Lights Casino - 11 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Rainy Lake - 14 min drive - 19.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Headwaters Restaurant And Bar On Ten Mile - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rendezvous Brewing - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Charng Thai Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪American Legion post 202 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Birchwood Char House And Bar - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful And Private Lake Home On Birch Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful And Private Lake Home On Birch Lake?

As of 8 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful And Private Lake Home On Birch Lake on 12 May, 2026 start from S$418, 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 Beautiful And Private Lake Home On Birch Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful And Private Lake Home On Birch Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful And Private Lake Home On Birch Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful And Private Lake Home On Birch Lake located?

This family-friendly Hackensack holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Birch Lake Park, Hackensack City Hall and Lending Library. Stony Lake is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Mavis T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home, the location was wonderful! We really enjoyed our stay. Though we are older folks, the only dining room table was a high top. We always dine together and it was a little difficult for some of us to climb onto the chairs.Everything was great otherwise! So much room and very comfortable. Beautiful views and freat location close to town yet still surrounded by trees and lake front.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Trista S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, house has potential

Great spot to stay, definitely not luxurious, but close to my family and lakefront location can’t be beat.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our third time vacationing in this beautiful home. We enjoy the large living area and updated kitchen. The fishing was great and we love the private beach and dock. Great place for large families to gather and make memories to cherish!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house. Kids enjoyed swimming, using the paddle boat and paddle board. Fishing was good.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

Family reunion

Easy checkin
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dan V.

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

Nice place to stay

Nice house. Great location. Had a great time. Quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

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

Great vacation spot!

We loved the seclusion of this property. The lake is clear. Wonderful getaway destination!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2020
Thank you for taking such great care of the homes, we would love to have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

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

Birch Lake Family Vacation 2025

We all loved our week at this lovely home on Little Birch Lake. It felt very private. We enjoyed the sandy beach and swimming area, and in the evening enjoyed fires at the fire pit down on the beach. When not in the boat, we caught fish right off the dock and enjoyed the beautiful sunsets! This was one of our favorite destinations on Birch Lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew S.

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

Great get away for family and friends

This property is well placed right on the edge of Hackensack, so that enjoying the town amenities was easy. It is also well placed on the beautiful clear waters of Birch Lake. My family and I really enjoyed the home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2020
Thank you Andrew - we hope you stay again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

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

Awesome

Beautiful house on a awesome spot on the lake
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P.

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

Great!

There were 11 of us and we never felt crowded, lots of inside and outside space. The kitchen is extremely well equipped. The communication with the owner was great. Everything was wonderful, we will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyan D.

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

Fantastic Lake house

We had a family reunion with 7 adults & 7 kids and loved the location! The bike trail is so close & we were able to bike to town for ice cream everyday. The place feels very private and perfect for young swimmers as it is shallow & sandy. We all found places to sleep & the kitchen fully stocked for all our cooking needs. Michelle responded quickly to questions and we made so many beautiful memories here! A few things my relatives think could make the VRBO even better would be keeping the broom/dust bin in a handier location for guests & reminding the cleaner to empty the vacuum. Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful spot with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Byron and Nancy U.

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

Family gathering

Our group had a good time fishing and enjoyed the large house, the only negative was the few chairs in the dining and living room offered limited seating. The bedrooms and the kitchen was well stocked with all that was needed. We would definitely rent it again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2021
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake House

Location is terrific - right on the lake, close to town for ice cream, tennis, pickle ball, and also to state trails for walking and biking. The house is well-equipped, everything you need in the kitchen, tons of sheets, towels, blankets, and lots of windows for light and views of the kids playing on the beach. There’s a nice dock for fishing - lots of sunnies and bass. It’s feels very secluded and private.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2021
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyson P.

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

Awesome Experience

Booking this property was such a wonderful experience. It easily fit 11 people and did not feel over crowded. The area surrounding had many great places to go within walking distance if needed. Highly recommend the brewery downtown by the lake. The lake itself was beautiful! The beach on the property is a perfect spot with shallow clear water. One side of the lake is super shallow and the other side is about 30ft deep and was awesome for surfing. 10/10 would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept, 2022
Thank you Alyson! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

8/10 Good

M T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great outdoors, not so great indoors

We loved the lake and outdoor amenities. This was the highlight for our group of 8, and the only reason for this higher rating. The house was not clean, we left it cleaner than it was when we arrived. Garbage left throughout the house, including receipts from over six months ago. The main bedrooms do not have doors (there are curtains), which isn't terrible, but may be noisy if folks are early risers or night owls in your group. Lower level is completely unused, aside from a bathroom, which seemed a bit awkward given the large amount of space.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2021
Thank you for your feedback, I am surprised to hear about the cleanliness of the home as we were the guests prior to your stay and cleaned the home thoroughly. The only place I can think that would have a receipt was in the garage. The lower level is an unfinished space as we have plans to completely redo this space and is not necessary as the main level is so large. The cleaner did state the home was very clean so thank you for taking care of our home during your stay.
Verified

4/10 Poor

John S.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness

Previous Guests Provide Cleaning for Next Guests

Maybe we missed it in the original listing, but an email from the owner the day of our arrival indicated that the listing included no cleaning fee. Guests are expected to clean before departing in preparation for the next guests. When we arrived, the house was certainly not clean. The second day of our stay we found 2 plates in the middle of the stack in the kitchen cabinet that had about 1/8th inch of some type of filthy liquid standing on them. We found dirty towels hanging by one of the showers along with used bar soap in the shower. All of the showers were filthy. The trash had been taken out, but nobody bothered sweeping the floors since we found food on them, including in rooms where there were signs asking that no food or drink be brought into the room. We absolutely left the house in better condition than we found it. Access to the Paul Bunyan trail was excellent. The dock was nice. The "beach" was down a fairly steep hill from the house and was a minefield of goose droppings. There was a brand new gas grill, but no propane tank, and there was a charcoal grill.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2021
Hi John, I am very sorry to hear you did not enjoy your stay. And very surprised the home was not clean - we have never had someone complain about the cleaner previously - I will definately reach out and see what happend! The home was reported to be left in good condition - so thank you for that. We know the hill is a bit steep - we do intend to install stairs this upcoming year to ease the transition down the hill. We have done some research on how to keep the geese of the lawn - so far it has seemed to keep them away. Just a side note - anytime anyone asks if there is a "beach" we state there is a sandy area for kids to play however to hold the integrity of the lake shore and follow the lake association rules we do not have the sand going all the way into the water. I hope you find a wonderful vacation home to stay during your next adventure. *** Stairs have since been installed for any easier trip down to the lake.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie B.

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

We had a lovely time and enjoyed the beach, fishing and local trail.

Everything we needed to relax and enjoy ourselves while making wonderful family memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny S.

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

Great Place

Me and my family enjoyed staying here!! The house was clean and was supplied well with whatever we needed. The garage had so many things in it to use. The sand, beach, and lake was awesome! Close to the Paul Bunyan Trail for bike riding was great also! I would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

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

Great family destination

We have always been pleased with the homes cleanliness, size and location. Owners are great to deal with and quick to respond to any questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

David G.

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

Nice Location Right on Birch Lake

The house provided a nice base for our family lake vacation in Hackensack. The house is a bit dated which was fine for us. One concern (which could be a deal breaker for some) is the lack of doors on bedrooms, including the master. It feels strange to have only curtains separating living space from bedroom/bathroom/shower. The new stairs, dock, and lake access were wonderful as was the location close to downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hackensack Getaway

We loved our stay in Hackensack. The location of the property was walking/biking distance to town - perfect! The sandy beach, no weeds, plenty of space for the water toys. The house was spacious for our group of 8. The kitchen was fully stocked - wonderful. Only complaint is that the floors weren't very clean when we got there but we vacuumed and swept and it was all fine. The property manager was also very attentive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Wayne C.

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

Nice time.

Good experience renting this property. Owners were easy to get ahold about a couple of questions/issues and provided excellent support.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Enough space for a large family

Pros: Large house to accommodate a big family. Nice swimming area/beach. Life jackets, tubes, grills, bikes,etc. provided. (never got grill to work however) Cons: Not enough supplies provided - (4 garbage bags total for 5 days & 14 people, hand soaps old and less than half full, kitchen soap under 1/4 full) House was fairly dirty upon arrival (food on dishes in cupboards, lots of dog hair even though pets were not allowed) we spend time doing dishes and cleaning before unloading our stuff. We were never able to get the TV's to work and host wasn't helpful in getting them working for us. Some of the deck had loose railings and a rotten board that can be unsafe for children.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2021
Thank you for the feedback. There was a full box of garbage bags under the sink. I had assumed you found them when you didn't respond after I let you know where to find them. We do understand you wanted to bring a pet to the home but we find that with the amazing outside area many guests do not clean up the yard messes and the home experiences much more wear and tare and this has a negative affect on others stay, with such an large outside space I would not be able to ensure all messes are cleaned up. The guests previous to you did not abide by this rule and they were appropriately reported. The home was professional cleaned prior to your stay, I apologize for the missed dog hair on the wheels of the TV stand (as you stated when you reached out to me) and if any previous guest put away dishes that had food still stuck on them after running them through the dishwasher. When you reached out about the TV - I explained that you have cable options or chromecast and you needed to change the input depending on which source you wanted to use, since I did not hear back from you, I assumed that had worked and did not know there was additional issues. The next guests did not report any issues with the TV. When you reported that the dishwasher didn't work, and I walked you through where the on button was - I again didn't hear back from you, so assumed you found the on button. We have had the deck railing system on the schedule to be replaced since last year, however every contractor has been extremely backed up with projects to complete. Thankfully it was finally our turn and the entire railing system was replaced July 16th - unfortunately a couple of weeks after your stay. Again, thank you for your feedback.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison G.

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

Perfect getaway

The property was just right for our group of 6 adults and 8 kids. Walk in access to the water, nice beach and a great dock for fishing. The owner was extremely responsive and the house was well kept and furnished. Highly recommended..
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2021
Thank you!

About the host

Hosted by Owner/Property Manager

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Why they chose this property

You are looking for a quiet get-a-way and this is the place. The home and grounds are well maintained and clean for a stress-free vacation. Experience the Minnesota Northwoods and lake country in this lovely lakefront home. Convenience abounds - walk to town or the Paul Bunyan State Trail in 5 minutes, bike 5 minutes to local theater, bicycles are provided as well as fishing poles, croquet, bocce ball, a weber charcoal grill, fire wood and pit, life jackets, and more.

What makes this property unique

Great lake view
No full time neighbors
Private harbor and boat slip
Private dock
Sand bottom swimming (no heavy weeds to contend with)
223+ feet of your private lakeshore to enjoy
Quiet, dead end road
Home is right on Birch Lake and on acreage~it's not 'just a lake lot'.
Plenty of room inside and out for all to run and play and explore and still be on this home's property
Provided: life jackets, fishing poles, bicycles (3 adult, 1 teen, 1 child, pull behind buggy), yard games, firewood
Conveniently and centrally located in the heart of lake country

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