VELVET SPRINGS Farmhouse on 6 Acres/300 Feet of Private Lakeshore (free pontoon Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is VELVET SPRINGS Farmhouse on 6 Acres/300 Feet of Private Lakeshore (free pontoon pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Q: Where is VELVET SPRINGS Farmhouse on 6 Acres/300 Feet of Private Lakeshore (free pontoon located?

Located in Crosslake, this beachfront vacation home is in the city center, steps from Crow Wing State Forest, and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Pine Lake. Crosswoods Golf Course and Crosslake Town Square are also within 6 mi (10 km).

10/10 Excellent

DONITA V.

Jul 1, 2025

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Summer stay

Loved having the pontoon boat and the pedal boat. The dogs had a great time. Everyone had their own bedroom.Daughter said her sheets on her bed were wonderful. Had a great time

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy B.

Sep 4, 2019

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Great retreat

Had a great family vacation!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Aug 4, 2024

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Great stay for a family weekend!

We had the best time here! It perfectly slept 4 couples, my niece and our dogs. We had a great time hanging out in the beautiful yard, swimming in the lake and catching fish off the dock. It was also awesome how close it was to so many great spots in crosslake. Larry was easy to communicate with as well. Definitely recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

May 31, 2023

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Excellent family retreat

Wonderful property for generational gatherings. This is our second time for a long Memorial weekend and it felt like coming home this year. Fishing, boating or just enjoying the view, it is perfect.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isaac S.

Aug 28, 2019

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Large group gathering

Simply amazing, isolated, close to crosslake, everything you would want for a weekend getaway

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Aug 26, 2021

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Wonderful family vacation. Larry and Julie were wonderful!

Outstanding. Will rent again!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Londa A.

Aug 14, 2024

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Our stay at Velvet Springs

The property, farmhouse and lake/pontoon were as described. Our granddaughters loved fish and release off the dock. The pontoon was alot of fun, everyone enjoyed it!. The farmhouse was immaculate, very clean and as described. Fun and interesting accommodations. Loved the eclectic art and decor. We will be back for a longer stay!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tonya B., Atlanta, GA

Aug 18, 2023

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Great place for family stay

We enjoyed the house and the lake very much. It was quiet and peaceful. The house had lots of space inside and outside for the family. The only issue I had was with dog allergies in the house.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sajan A.

Sep 5, 2018

Great location. Great house!

Very nice, well kept, clean and spacious house with all of the amenities you'd want for your stay. Great Beautiful lake that is great for fishing. Pontoon was definitely a bonus which we enjoyed so much. Would definitely stay here again and recommend to my friends. Thanks Larry, it was nice meeting you.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shelley M.

Jul 2, 2023

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Velvet Springs

We had a wonderful weekend with extended family. The property was beautiful and just as described in the listing. Having the pontoon and paddle boats made it even better. Thank you so much for letting us stay in your wonderfully eclectic home!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Aug 17, 2022

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Family Fun!

We had a great time! The house was very clean and was exactly as listed. Great location … the lake was beautiful. Larry was very responsive to our calls - and Heidi (the dog) was a joy to be around! Having the pontoon boat and paddle boat at the property was awesome! Would definitely return.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Carol W.

Aug 20, 2024

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Family Vacation

The house was very clean and nicely decorated. We loved the patio where we hung out a lot. The playground was neglected and broken swings. It was great to have the pontoon until the motor stopped our last day. Larry was there and tried to fix it. It was fun running about the lake with the paddle boat. Overall we had a good time. Thanks Larry for sharing your home with us.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nora L., Minneapolis

Jul 18, 2022

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Family summer lake vacation

We had such a great stay at Larry‘s house. It is like a museum like another person said about their stay. There is so much room for everyone. Lots of entertainment for all. Larry is also an amazing artist. Please check out his art on the walls. We would surely come back again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karley G.

Sep 8, 2022

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Great time with family!

The fam and 2 pups had a great time hanging out at Larry’s place! The pontoon was awesome and we had a great time playing in the water with our dogs. It was the first time they experienced the great outdoors and they loved it! Had fun by the fire eating s’mores and sharing stories and laughs, and the foosball table was a hit too. Thanks for the memories!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kay B.

Aug 20, 2023

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Hated to Leave

An awesome place for our annual family summer vacation. We were a group of 8, 4 adults, 4 kids (ages 10-6) + 2 dogs. Beautiful well-equipped home with lots to look at and gorgeous lake. Kids had a blast fishing, swimming, playing games, eating s’mores around the fire pit. House was very clean with plenty of a/c and fans. Nearby Cross Lake has a big grocery store with enough of the vegetarian and gluten free options we needed. We hope we can come again!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Jul 1, 2022

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A breath of the north.

Amazing time! Kids developed an itch for fishing after countless pan fish were caught. The accommodations were as expected and we were all very happy. 3 dogs ran themselves tired dodging in and out of the woods and water. 10/10 would like to experience it in January!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie W., LaCrosse, Wisconsin

Aug 23, 2022

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Velvet victorian

Quiet, relaxing. Private lake with many fish. Dishwasher did not get dishes clean. Otherwise all the amenities you could want.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Brittany N.

Jul 11, 2024

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Great Getaway

The property was just as described. Use of the pontoon was a highlight of the trip. Tons of fish to catch off the dock and even more off the pontoon. Great swimming on the middle of the lake. Lots of breakable Nick-Nacks but was easily able to put them up higher where the toddlers couldn’t reach. Larry was extremely responsive to any issues or concerns. Only downside is that a realtor and huge family stopped by and wanted to tour the house during our stay - we declined because it felt like an invasion of privacy since our stuff was scattered everywhere. The garage door was opened and if we didn’t have the dogs in the house they might have done it anyways since they said they saw us on the pontoon but we were on our way back. Only recommendation would be to have an updated TV in the basement for movies on rainy days - the TV/VCR wouldn’t work properly. Also, the outdoor grill is older and the heat source isn’t very strong if you plan on grilling anything outside. Loved the stay otherwise!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Judy W.

Aug 8, 2019

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Great accommodations for a large group

Everyone in my large extended family had good things to say about our week-long stay here. PROS: Free pontoon plus free gas! (It's a little shabby; we didn't care. Lots of adults and kids could fish at the same time.) Paddleboat with ladder – kids took it out to swim (with life jackets); never worried about them taking it out alone because the lake is very small and generally calm. The kids caught sunfish off the dock as soon as they dropped in a line (a few bullheads too). Private lake is very quiet, location is very private, nicely landscaped. Water at end of dock is shallow enough to stand – we didn't worry much about the kids being down there; nice dock with 2 benches. Good view of lake/beach/dock from the house. Roomy house with many different spaces, so you aren't on top of each other and always have a spot to get away if you want. Lovely patio with grill; 2nd patio and fire pit off the lower level. Two large eating areas inside, fully stocked kitchen. Plenty of beach towels; life jackets available, although we used our own. Lots of parking for multiple cars, trailers, etc. Comfortable beds and seating; window AC in every bedroom and one in living room. Crosslake is only 2.5 miles away, an easy run for groceries. Nice owner, easy to reach, responds promptly. Caught fish every time we went out (9-year-old grandson caught a 28" large-mouth bass.) CONS: No public access for our 2 jet skis; had to take them to another lake to use them, which we did on 2 days. Never caught a crappie; we caught sunnies, bass and bullheads but didn't see any other types of fish. This is a very small lake with no access to larger lakes. Swimming area is rather weedy. Downstairs is dark and has a musty basement smell; it bothered my daughter's allergies and some folks wouldn't stay down there because of that (and the taxidermy!) Living room is quite dark, though comfortable. Finally, if you like kitsch, this is the place for you. I don't know if it's intentional but there's LOTS of it.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Barbara H.

Jul 19, 2025

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Lots of space in the house. 3 bedrooms upstairs and one down in the walk out basement. Unfortunately, the mildew/musty smell was very strong. I wouldn't have been able to sleep down there, my daughter and son in-law used the room. The gates didn't fit the stairs, but the two year old managed it well enough without it. No hot tub. We were able to open the door at the bottom of the basement steps and that's where the foosh ball table was. Washing machine and dishwasher were not working, but we made the best of it. The pontoon was a huge hit as was the fishing off the dock. So much fun and laughter catching numerous sunny along with bass, catfish and a bluegill. Allowing the dog to be with us was great. There were plenty of towels and beach towels. Our 4 year old and 2 year old enjoyed the plastic swing set. I loved the extra room in the on suite with the day bed. Beautiful view of the lake, very relaxing. It's a rustic old farm house with radiator heating and window air conditioning. Over all, we enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam D.

Jun 8, 2025

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Excellent Stay

We loved the property. The lake was wonderful for fishing. Having the pontoon available was super. Larry was very responsive to our questions. The house is very interesting.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Katie S.

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trisha M.

Sep 6, 2024

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Labor day week with family 2024

Wonderful lake view, having the pontoon was great to get out on the water and enjoy nature; my chocolate lab mix had a blast roaming around chasing her tennis balls. The landscaping on the property is beautiful, we were kept in supply of firewood for bonfires every night! The Farmhouse itself is very eclectic, quirky, and beautiful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and Larry was a very very welcoming host. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Jul 21, 2024

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Kids paradise

The home was just as the pictures showed! The kitchen was easy to cook in, dishwasher great, fridge is large top fridge over freezer. No ice; we bought ice cube trays at DG in town. The eat in area was roomy, we folded the beautiful table clothes up and set them aside~ We appreciated fans in each bedroom! The landscape on the lakeside was perfect for the grandkids to play on their own, peddle boat, and swim! We brought a kayak, also rented some in town, and had our own SUP…the pontoon is like an old crest we had owned in Michigan so we knew how to get her to start and did take a ride in! There were plenty of beach towels in the utility room cabinets for us too. The fishing off the end of the dock was amazing!!! BIG sunfish, bass and even baby walleye! Having a clothesline to hang wet suits, towels and life jackets on was so helpful too. We appreciated the wood for an outdoor fire, and making s’mores! The porch area and seating outside was delightful too. Our only wish would have been for a TV that worked. We had a few rainy periods that the game playing was exhausted and we’d hoped to watch a movie together…We were able to piece together cables to get the basement DVR to work, but it was in B/W. Our only other problem we solved was covering a few windows for sleeping~We did use towels and foil! Thanks for sharing your property with our family! We were refreshed from city life!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony R.

Jul 4, 2024

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Velvet Lake

The lake home is roomy. The fish were biting. Close to Cross Lake and Mt biking.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

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