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*HIGH DEMAND* Sugar Sand Beach & Cozy Cabin That Sleeps 10 on Pelican Lake!

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Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island and bar stools.
entrance with shower access and natural surroundings.
Guests can enjoy the view from the outdoor seating area, surrounded by a railing and shaded by umbrellas.
Cozy cabin-style accommodation with a stone fireplace, dining area, and kitchen.
Escape to a serene lakeside haven with a cabin, lawn, and beach area perfect for relaxation and outdoor activities.

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

*HIGH DEMAND* Sugar Sand Beach & Cozy Cabin That Sleeps 10 on Pelican Lake!

Ice Fisherman welcome during the Winter months! We have a wide plowed road directly next to the cabin right out onto the ice of Pelican Lake! Bring your fish house and good luck!

This adorable cabin has the following inside: On main floor: kitchen with dishwasher, all dishes, pots and pans, slow cooker, regular drip coffee maker, blender, teapot, utensils etc., has 1 full bath, and 2 bedrooms (one has a queen size bed & other room has 2 twin beds), gas fireplace and ceiling fan in living room, and large deck over looking the lake. 2 deck tables with umbrellas offering seating for 10. There is a nice propane grill for you to use but you must supply your own propane tank. The basement floor has 1 master bedroom with ceiling fan and a queen size bed. A full bathroom with a washer and dryer unit, and sleeping quarters in the main lower room consisting of 2 XL twins and 2 XL twin hide-away beds and a walkout patio. There is a ceiling fan in the lower main room as well. A/C throughout cabin. Smart TV, Cable TV and DVD player in cabin. Internet / WiFi Included!
Outside near the shore is a built-in Tiki Bar with 2 windows that open up to the lake and granite counter tops. There is a refrigerator inside for you and your guests to stock up and enjoy. We have a very unique outdoor shower system right below the deck that offers both cold and hot water.This is so nice to use after a swim in the lake. There is also a long dock with a built in bench at the end of it and a swimming ladder to get in and out of the water. On shore there is a log swing to sit and admire the breathtaking sunsets. 2 adult paddle boards, 2 junior paddle boards and 2 youth kayaks are also fun to enjoy and are your's to use during your stay. We also have firewood on hand for you to use in the firepit. We do not charge you for the wood but do have a 'firewood donation box' on top of the fridge and really appreciate donations so that we can continue to keep supplying the wood in the future . There is also a single detached garage for you to use to store any items that you bring during your stay.

Check in time is: 4:00 pm
Check-out time is: 11:00 am

Our cabin IS available to rent for longer term over the fall-winter months. Please message me if interested in a longer term rental and I will discuss a different monthly rate.

Property manager

Erin John

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
MN, Merrifield

What's nearby

  • Lake Edward - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Nisswa City Park - 15 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Deacon's Lodge Golf Course - 18 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Gull Lake - 19 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 26 min drive - 32.3 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Commander Restaurant & Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Harpo's Saloon - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mission Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dockside Lounge - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Antlers Restaurant & Lounge - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is *HIGH DEMAND* Sugar Sand Beach & Cozy Cabin That Sleeps 10 on Pelican Lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at *HIGH DEMAND* Sugar Sand Beach & Cozy Cabin That Sleeps 10 on Pelican Lake! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at *HIGH DEMAND* Sugar Sand Beach & Cozy Cabin That Sleeps 10 on Pelican Lake! ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is *HIGH DEMAND* Sugar Sand Beach & Cozy Cabin That Sleeps 10 on Pelican Lake! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Merrifield cabin is within 3 mi (5 km) of Crow Wing State Forest, Lake Edward, and Bass Lake. Horseshoe Lake is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

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*HIGH DEMAND* Sugar Sand Beach & Cozy Cabin That Sleeps 10 on Pelican Lake! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stacie W.

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

Perfect Family Getaway

Our family absolutely loved our stay. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

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

Family retreat

This property provided something for us all….lake recreation, swimming on the beach, playing in the sand, bonfire under the stars, reading in a lounger, board games, beautiful location for biking, walking, and jogging, and TV entertainment as needed. We enjoyed the close proximity to restaurants and stores in Nissea and Crosslake as wel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary s.

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

Paradise

A wonderful stay with plenty to do when the weather was rainy, windy or hot and sunny! Loved the sandy beach just steps out the door and all of the provided beach toys! Our 4 year old and teens were equally entertained.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brody B.

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

Great Property!

Everything as advertised. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pearl M.

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

Family Vaca

Although the weather was something to work around, it didn't stop us from finding ways to have fun on the beach, fishing, and playing games. We had a fire on the beach and cooked hotdogs. It was a lovely time
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn L.

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

Perfect family vacation at the lake!

This was a gathering of family from Minnesota, Texas and Massachusetts. The home is beautiful, clean and well organized. Plenty of room for all 10 of us! The lake is clear and the beach is soft sand. The host was gracious and quick to respond to questions or address problems. We loved this location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaime N.

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

GREAT GIRLS GET AWAY!

A GROUP OF SIX GIRLS STAYED HERE FOR OUR ANNUAL GIRLS WEEKEND. WE USUALLY STAY AT BREEZY POINT, BUT THIS WAS SO MUCH BETTER. WE NEVER HAD TO LEAVE, BUT IF WE WANTED TO THERE WAS SHOPING AT NISWA WITHING 15 MINUTES. WE GOT SUCH GREAT QUALITY TIME WITH EACH OTHER AND THERE WAS PLENTY OF SPACE AND THINGS TO DO. ALREADY LOOKED TO SEE IF WE COULD BOOK SAME WEEKEND NEXT YEAR, BUT UNFORTUNATELY ITS BOOKED....NOT SURPRIZED!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jackie K., Westerville

Wonderful vacation!

This cabin was perfect for our family of 6. It was very clean and had everything we needed. We couldn't have asked for a better back yard or view. My five year old loved all of the sand and played for hours with his trucks! We used the kids' kayaks, paddleboat, and volleyball net constantly and even my teens didn't want to leave at the end of the trip. Thanks so much for this memorable trip!!

10/10 Excellent

Stacie B.

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

Summer lake getaway

Everything was just as described. Loved the sandy beach and clear shallow water! The boat house with the extra fridge was nice to store our extra food, drinks, and beach stuff. We had a wonderful time and would love to come back! Side note: to no fault of the owners or anything that hurts my review but the public beach next door gets very loud and many pontoons/boats anchor in front of this cabin with blaring music and lots of loud people. If you want peace and quiet you may want to choose someplace else. In the five days we were there it was only really bad one day.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

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

Awesome

Our family enjoyed two nights at the John’s cabin. It’s well equipped for kids and has a great outdoor set up. The water is clear, the sand is soft, and chairs are perfect for lounging by the lake. Beautiful sunset one night too. Minor things that may be helpful to others, pack bug spray, there were some biting flies one evening. Bring body wash/soap, and drinking water. We assume it’s well water with high iron, it does have a smell & off putting taste though. We had to run to the nearby store for water. The kid kayaks were super fun, an adult sized 1 or 2 person kayak would be a great future addition. Mahalo for a memorable trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

charlene L.

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

Beach was great, but that’s about all that was great

Upper level was 20 degrees hotter than lower level, owner told us to close the downstairs vents and aim a fan up the stairs which helped but took a day and a half to cool down the upper level to 70’s. Garbage by the beach was not emptied prior to arrival, hand soaps dispensers were not refilled prior to arrival, questioned if the place was properly cleaned. Bath towel with holes in it. We’re given 2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom for 9 people for 5 days. Was told no more would be supplied. Downstairs bedroom bed sunk in the middle, very uncomfortable. No propane for the grill, make sure to bring your own. They don’t supply it. The only good thing about this place was the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Lisa L.

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

Beautiful and perfect outdoor space!

The outdoor space was absolutely perfect!!! Having the outdoor bar-shed was such a plus! Having everything we needed for the beach and all our drinks down in the shed saved many trips into the house! On the hotter days it is definitely a lot warmer upstairs than it is down stairs! I read in one of the other reviews about the bad queen bed in the master bedroom. They were absolutely right definitely needs to be replaced! My husband and I could not sleep together. It has such a bad hole in the middle that you can hardly get back out again! Thankfully we had an extra twin bed for me to sleep in! The downstairs in the house was newer and absolutely perfect. We did have a leak through the ceiling in the basement in the bathroom and let the owner know and she responded immediately. The inside upstairs could definitely use some TLC! Carpet and couch looked dirty and the stove top could use updating. Having our own dock was great! On one side of the dock at the end is super shallow only up between your ankle and your knee. The other side a little deeper. That part did not bother us but we were not able to catch any fish off the dock which my daughter was looking forward to. All in all the cabin was really nice and we loved the outdoor space!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Virginia S.

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

Relaxing beach-front haven

We always have a great time at "our" cabin! The beach is wonderful and private, and the kids (and the adults!) can play and lounge happily for hours. The cabin is clean and quaint, and we just love staying there! Always fresh and welcoming, and it feels like home. We'll do this for as many years as we can. Thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard T., Fayette, Iowa

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

Great stay at a beautiful location

We thoroughly enjoyed our vacation on Pelican Lake. It was our second time to this cabin. The first was with friends and it was perfect for a getaway and the second was with our family and our parents and it was perfect again. The swimmable lake and all beach lawn make the cabin perfect. Spraying for mosquitos this time around was a huge plus too. Can't wait to go back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

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

Sandy

Great beach, fire pit, deck.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Niki P.

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

A great week away!

My husband, daughter & my sister with her family very much enjoyed our stay at the John cabin. The beach was great for the kids & we all loved the water. Erin was very responsive & we couldn’t have been happier. Hoping to come back next summer for longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie C., Minneapolis, MN

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

Perfect

We had a wonderful stay here- everything was clean and convenient!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine E.

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

Fantastic location and house

We had a great time - great location with walk out to a sandy beach. House had everything we could ask for. We will be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

Great family vacation

Loved the cabin. Came with lots of sand toys and hidden gems. Enjoyed this vacation a lot
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

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

Great

The gradual walkout to the lake in sand was great! The water was so clear it was amazing! The kids loved that it was shallow for like 75 feet before getting deep. The whole family had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Virginia S.

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

Great family time on a private beach

We had a blast! The kids did not want to go home, and the youngest said that he would miss "his cabin" if we left. The beach was amazing, and "our" cabin was cozy, clean, family-friendly, and homey. Thank you!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Danielle G.

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

Amazing beach, but poorly stocked house

First and foremost, this beach is the best we've ever been to. The sugar sand shore that stretches for 100 yards out waist high with crystal clear water is spectacular. It was perfect for young kids on kayaks and paddlebaords. The outside shower was a huge bonus as well. The house on the other hand was just okay and not well stocked. I woke up the first night in the basement to water dripping on me from the ceiling during a rain storm. Water was also leaking from the doorway to the basement bedroom. The basement rooms were subsequently musty and damp for the week. When I contacted the owners to let them know the next day, they completely brushed it off which made me think this has happened before. The house was mostly clean, but my sister did find a prescription painkiller under the side of her kid's bed. Luckily the preschoolers didn't find it! Lastly, the owners skimped on little things that were very frustrating. We went to grill one night and had to run to town to fill the empty propane tank, only to use a fraction of it and leave it for the next guest. We also had to make multiple trips to town for supplies like toilet paper, paper towels and laundry detergent. The supplies they skimped on only made it half way through the week for our 9 guests. I saw the owners response to a similar review and the owner claimed that rentals always do this. This has never been my experience with any other rentals and was very off putting.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Tabitha H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Nice view and gorgeous beach

We spent a week at the John's cabin. The outdoor area was amazing. They had sand toys, air compressor an extra refrigerator, pretty much everything you need for a fun day on the beach. The beach is very shallow, about knee deep at the end of the dock. The public beach is right next door and gets really busy plus boats park all around the property so it does get a bit crowded. It was challenging at times to get our boat out from the dock. The cabin itself had plenty of supplies and was very clean. I really liked all the spots to hang towels, swim gear etc. downstairs, very thoughtful. There is a giant fan below the stairs that pushes air up from the basement, it's really loud, but needed to keep the upstairs cool. We had to turn it off during the day to have conversations and/or watch tv, but appreciated the cool air at night. We did end up having a couple of storms roll through. We had to put towels around all the windows and doors that faced the lake because water was pouring in. We also had to put bowls and cups all over the second floor to prevent our stuff from getting wet because the ceiling was dripping everywhere. We contacted the owner, she came out the next day to access the damage to her place. She apologized, but never addressed the issue of us having to do laundry and clean up the mess. Overall the place was good with a few hiccups . Great for families with little kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

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

Great Lake, fabulous beach

Over all had a great time. The lake is shallow enough the littles could play and no worries of getting in over their head to soon, the fishing was great, the cabin was comfortable, not a lot of space for interior group but the sandy beach was perfect. Proximity to local restaurants with good food was easy to get to. Only downfall was on Saturday the number of people that creep over from the public beach to encroach on the water space in front of the dock or the pontoons that took over the space, we had some difficulty getting back to the dock with all the boats and people. Over all it was a lovely location, great experience and the kids requested we go back and we rebooked our next stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Laura D.

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

Nice cabin getaway!

We had a wonderful stay at this cabin, the beach was amazing, no weeds, shallow, perfect for the kids to build sandcastles and swim! The kid paddle boards and kayaks were a huge hit! The beach house is such a nice perk to have right by the water and they had a lot of sand toys. The first day the heat index was really high and the cabin was unbearably hot, it didn’t appear the air conditioning was coming out of the vents and they had a large commercial fan blowing the cooler air from downstairs to upstairs which helped a little, but that fan was really loud. The subsequent days were better once it wasn’t so hot outside. The bugs were pretty bad, no fault of the owners! But so bad we only had one bonfire for five minutes! The public beach right next door was a little disappointing due to noise levels, and not feeling our stay was very private. The inside of the cabin was nice, nicely decorated. The hosts were communicative. Overall it was a nice cabin!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022