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Your Gateway to Fun. Nisswa is the perfect getaway!

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Nestled among the trees in a quiet neighborhood, Poplar Retreat offers a cozy getaway to the Brainerd Lakes Region. Walk downtown Nisswa, hike, bike or boat right from your doorstep and enjoy nearby golf courses. Unwind in the TV and game room or explore our Old Bunkhouse.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10242 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

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

Your Gateway to Fun. Nisswa is the perfect getaway!

Poplar Retreat is the perfect getaway for the Brainerd Lakes Region. Walk to downtown Nisswa, hike, bike, boat, snowmobile - its right out the door. Hit the greens with tons of nearby golf courses. Or hangout in the TV & game room. Just add you! Our home is surrounded by trees in a quiet neighborhood. Check out our Old Bunkhouse we renovated from an old structure. It reminds us of our kid days at overnight camp. But much nicer!
Note: Pets are welcome (dogs) with a $75 pet fee per dog per stay.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Golfing 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please no shoes indoor. No Party allowed. Do not leave Pets unattended indoor and outdoor. Please observe after hour noises

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
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
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

About the neighborhood

Map
MN, Nisswa

What's nearby

  • MN Surf Co - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Nisswa City Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • The Pines Golf Course - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Gull Lake - 6 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 13 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zorbaz - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Commander Restaurant & Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cowboy*s - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Iron Waffle - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your Gateway to Fun. Nisswa is the perfect getaway! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Your Gateway to Fun. Nisswa is the perfect getaway!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your Gateway to Fun. Nisswa is the perfect getaway!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Your Gateway to Fun. Nisswa is the perfect getaway! located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Nisswa City Park and MN Surf Co. Nisswa Family Fun Center is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

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Your Gateway to Fun. Nisswa is the perfect getaway! Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 14 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn J.

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

Great Get Away

Great place for a family get away, very clean and welcoming, plenty of space inside and out, Responsive owners
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

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

Great weekend!

We enjoyed our stay! A great host!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne C.

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

Golf trip

Nice location, easy acces and well located for numerous golf experiences
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil F., Minneapolis

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

Great place to stay!

We have an annual golf trip up to the Nisswa/Brainerd lakes area. This is the perfect place to stay. It’s spacious, clean, and has all of the amenities you could need. I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nate

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the stay at this house. A bit of a miscommunication on the amount of available rooms and beds compared to the listing online but still very enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

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

Fantastic getaway

Our hosts were exceptional. Excellent communication, and they were very kind and accommodating. Beautiful home with so many positive attributes. We certainly wouldn’t hesitate to book again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

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

Great Family Getaway!

We had such a great week! The cabin exceeded our expectations! It was fully stocked and communication with the owners was great. The location was perfect for what we wanted to experience this trip, a couple of boat days on Gull, half day boat day on Lower Cullen, shopping/dining in Nisswa, Paul Bunyan Land, go-karts and mini golf all so close by. Thanks for sharing your beautiful cabin with us, we made some great family memories!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tasha M.

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

Great Stay!

Perfect place to stay with a family or group of friends. Loved the outdoor space and bunkhouse!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jody J.

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

Very nice!

This place has a lot of room, big kitchen, nice yard in the back, very unique furnishings. Quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denis S.

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

Great and Relaxing Weekend!

My friends and I spent a long weekend at, "Your Gateway to Fun" and couldn't have had a better time! The property was extremely clean, well kept, and exactly the size we were looking for to comfortable house 6 people. The kitchen/Grill was fully stocked with everything you could imagine to facilitate a great meal. The outdoor space, with the back deck and fire pit, was definitely a highlight of our weekend. The property is just .7 miles away from Nisswa town center which was a welcomed surprise! I would stay here again without a doubt!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Link K.

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

Great Nisswa Getaway

We spent a fantastic 2 weeks at this property in July/August of 2022. The location is a very short hop to the main drag in Nisswa. Easy walk to plenty of restaurants and shops. The place was just as advertised and very well stocked with everything you might need. We were very comfortable for our lengthy stay. The owner was on the ball with communication throughout the entire process. Definitely recommend and will be on our list next year when we are back in the area.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neil F., Minneapolis

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

Excellent place to stay in Nisswa!

This property was great! My friends and I wanted to check out some of the amazing golf courses in this area but didn't want to be tied to one specific resort. We found this awesome house located in Nisswa, which was centrally located between many of the courses. The house had everything we needed for our stay and more. It was clean and comfortable. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Morgan P.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025