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Private cabin with resort amenities; kayak, paddleboard, pontoon, great swimming

Lakefront retreat at Shady Hollow Resort combines adventure with relaxation, offering pristine waters for kayaking and peaceful surroundings to enjoy

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Hardy Lake's serene waters set the scene at Shady Hollow Resort, where spacious cabins offer lake views and amenities like central air, cable TV, and dishwashers. Visitors can enjoy the water park and quiet evenings around the beachside fire pit under the stars.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

About the neighborhood

Located in Pillager, this resort is in a rural area and on the beach. Cragun's Legacy Courses and Legacy at Cragun's are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mississippi River and Crow Wing State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at North Central Speedway or Brainerd International Raceway. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby. Visit our Pillager travel guide
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MN, Pillager

What's nearby

  • Crow Wing State Park
    Crow Wing State Park
    3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Panorama of a calm lake at dawn with pines on the shore in northern Minnesota
    Gull Lake
    14 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Cragun's Legacy Courses
    15 min drive - 17.6 km
  • The Classic at Madden's Golf Course
    17 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway
    19 min drive - 23.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Domino's Pizza
    14 min drive
  • Poncho & Lefty's
    13 min drive
  • El Tequila Mexican Restaurant
    14 min drive
  • Starbucks
    14 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    14 min drive

About this property

Private cabin with resort amenities; kayak, paddleboard, pontoon, great swimming

Resort near Mississippi River
You can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a firepit, and a garden at Private cabin with resort amenities; kayak, paddleboard, pontoon, great swimming. With amenities like a beachfront location and sun loungers, this resort is the perfect place to soak up the sun. In addition to a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Smoke-free premises, water sports equipment, and books
  • Games, outdoor furniture, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Private cabin with resort amenities; kayak, paddleboard, pontoon, great swimming boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters, recycling, and composting
  • Bathrooms with bathtubs and shampoo
  • Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, outdoor lighting, and eco-friendly cleaning products

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Books
  • Games
  • Kayak
  • Playground
  • Water sports equipment

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Heating
  • Living room
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Please ensure any items brought into the cabin are taken with you and the cabin is left as you found it. Thank you for your cooperation and for helping to maintain the cabin's charm for future guests.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Sit back and enjoy our beautiful serene location

Please ask if you need anything or any questions I can answer for you

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Private cabin with resort amenities; kayak, paddleboard, pontoon, great swimming pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private cabin with resort amenities; kayak, paddleboard, pontoon, great swimming?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private cabin with resort amenities; kayak, paddleboard, pontoon, great swimming?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private cabin with resort amenities; kayak, paddleboard, pontoon, great swimming located?

Located in Pillager, this beachfront resort is next to a golf course, 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Crow Wing State Park, and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Mississippi River. Cragun's Legacy Courses and Legacy at Cragun's are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Private cabin with resort amenities; kayak, paddleboard, pontoon, great swimming Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Brad B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Very clean, lovely view of the lake, but minimum kitchen and bath essentials (if traveling from a distance).
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

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

Perfect for kids!

Right after we checked in our kids were at the beach playing and swimming! I was impressed with the available toys and kayak/paddle boats to use. There’s also plenty of fish for kids to catch off the dock! The cabin was the perfect size for us and having a deck to sit and see the lake topped it off! Overall I was very happy with our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property on quiet lake, clean modern cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dani B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was great. The cabin was clean and had everything we needed for our stay. It was nice to have a cup of coffee and and sit out on the deck and read.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Great place

Nice people, beautiful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location and lake. It was so peaceful and Diana was amazing. Kids had the best time fishing, swimming, boating and sitting by the fire. Cannot wait to go back sometime.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was clean & very comfortably. The lake is clean & very beautiful. My family joined me for a day if fun in the sun. Kayaking, paddle boating & tubing our day was perfect! Diana is an amazing host! I would highly recommend this resort.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

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

The best place to get away!

Could not have asked for a better place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana K.

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

August 2019

We really enjoyed our getaway. The cabin was well-maintained with a great view of Hardy Lake and beach access right out the front door. Thank you for a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Misty B.

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

Perfect stay

This was the perfect stay for me, my mom and my 9-year-old daughter. The resort is located an easy distance from Baxter, Brainerd and Nisswa. The cabin has a great loft that my daughter loved - we used a sleeping bag as padding for her to sleep on and she slept under a blanket. My daughter had a great time catching fish off the dock, playing at the beach and doing crafts. Very relaxing location for me and my mom as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna J.

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

Small family friendly cabins

We very much enjoyed our stay at Shady Hollow. Diana was always approachable and accommodating throughout our visit. We loved the proximity to the small sandy beach, with kayaks, paddle boat, pontoon /fishing boats, swimming raft, beach toys and life jackets. We also have small children that enjoyed a woodsy craft session led by Sheila who is an absolute gem. We hope to come back, thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

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

Great get-away for a family!

The kids had a blast swimming! It was nice to have access to kayaks and paddleboards included in the price! Cabin 4 is right off the beach with an easy view of the lake, beach, and playground equipment. The cabin was in great condition, very clean, and adequately equipped. The two bedrooms plus spacious loft was plenty of room for us and our three boys. The grounds were also well maintained -- love the natural shoreline restoration and many native plants throughout the property. We were looking for a low-key get-away, and this was the right place!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alise R.

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

Just what we were looking for

Shady Hollow deserves an easy 5 star rating. My husband and I stayed with our 5 children aged 1-8, and it was perfect. We all enjoyed the beach, beautiful lake view, swimming, paddle boards, fishing, pedal boat and kayaks, which was included in the cost. The lake was shallow enough for our kids to play safely and there were plenty of toys on the beach for them to use and build sand castles. Our kids loved going to the office to get a treat and talk to Diana, who was so accommodating. We did need to pack towels and kitchen/bath soaps, but that was communicated prior to booking. We were also glad we packed our kids’ blankets and pillows, as there were not many extras in the cabin. If you are looking for a luxurious stay on the lake, this probably isn’t for you. If you’re looking for a safe, clean, family friendly resort that transports you to simpler times, do not hesitate to book your stay at Shady Hollow!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi M.

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

Lovely getaway

We stayed with our family of 5 and had a wonderful time. The cabin perfectly fit our needs and our kids LOVED the loft upstairs. They chose to sleep on the floor up there rather than in one of the bedrooms because they felt it was like a little hideout. They have everything you need for water fun: canoes, kayaks, paddle boards and even a pontoon rental. The water is shallow enough for little kids and gets deep enough at the end of the dock for bigger kids. There was also a floating dock further out that was a huge hit. Crow Wing State Park is super close and really nice; a great place to learn some MN history. Baxter/Brainerd are within 15 minutes and have all the essentials you might need from grocery stores to restaurants. The resort was nice and quiet and our kids loved wandering around. There are several fire pits you can use for roasting s'mores. We had a great time and it was the perfect pandemic getaway: few people, able to be on our own as a family, clean and safe. The lake view in the morning is just lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

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

Wonderful

Clean cabin, quiet lake, clean lake and owner nice to chat with, but not overwhelming wanting to chat.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne T.

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

Great cabin with a lovely beach!

Great cabin and beach. Would recommed!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles L.

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

Beautiful resort and friendly staff.

Booking and payment process was smooth.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colette H.

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

Beautiful place.

Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

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

Nice family getaway!

We really enjoyed this property for a short family getaway at the lake! We stayed in cabin 4, it was clean and perfect for what we were looking for. The lake was beautiful and the resort beach was welcoming with kayaks, paddleboards, and canoes for use by the guests. The owner of the resort was helpful and welcoming.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlee N.

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

Peaceful and quaint

It was a lovely getaway that was exactly what our family needed. Thank you so much for your hospitality, we'd love to come back sometime!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

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

Wonderful experience on Hardy Lake

The cabin was nice and clean and everything was accurate according to the advertisement..There was plenty to do on the beach and a good assortment of games to choose from in the office as well as Schwan's ice cream, which was a favorite for the kids. The resort owners and the resort helper were all very nice people and nice to work with.. We enjoyed their company. If we needed anything all we had to do was ask..The check in and check out processes were painless and the location of the cabin was perfect for everything we wanted to do around the area. I would definitely stay there again! Amy Daniels New Richmond, WI
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Peaceful Hardy Lake Getaway

This is a charming, quiet retreat from city life, without the crowded beaches of the big resorts. There are plenty activities for the whole family and it was fun watching kids catch fish off the dock. The hosts were great and feel more like family than the owners. The cabin we rented was a little rough, but served all our basic needs for a place to stay. The care takers cabin should have been moved further back from the beach or cleaned up to give a better overall impression of the property.
Stayed 35 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marca D.

Great resort

Sleepy Hollow is a quaint resort that you would only see in the movies. My cabin was right on the lake and there isn’t a bad cabin on the grounds. I stayed for 1 month and there is so much to do in the area. The resort is on the back side of Crow State Park , 6 miles from local shopping but if you run out of something just knock on Diana’s door and problem solved. You would not regret staying here. It isn’t fancy, but fancy is overrated! Great family destination in summer or winter, Ski Gull is about 30 min drive, you can ice fish on Lake Hardy for Crappie and Bass, I have enjoyed every minute here.
Stayed 34 nights in Nov 2018