Escape to The Cottage, where tranquility and adventure blend in perfect harmony. Nestled on a 2-acre wooded lot, this cozy cabin offers ample wildlife viewing opportunities and easy access to lakes, bike trails, rivers, shopping and dining. Unwind by the outside fire pit or back porch attached right off the family room.
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Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Cottage Charm
The Cottage is the perfect place to unplug and unwind. This comfortable cabin/house sits on a 2 acre wooded lot that provides privacy, relaxation and plenty of wildlife. 3.4 easy miles to Nisswa, 9 miles to Gull Lake, 19 to Crosslake MN and is easily accessible off of HWY 371. The cabin is great for a family vacation or girls/guys weekend. This is a very private location yet close to lakes, bike trails, rivers, shopping, restaurants, local breweries, and wineries. Outside fire pit(firewood provided), gas grill, back porch attached right off of the family room.
The cabin has 3 bedrooms, 2 living rooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1 king bed in master bedroom along with a TV, other 2 bedrooms have queen beds. There is an additional queen day bed in the family room area. Mini split air conditioning, in floor heat, kinetico water filtration system, gas fireplace in living room and wood burning fireplace in family room.
This is a garden home with all living spaces on one level with no stairs. Walkout to both front and back patios. The kitchen has all the dishes, pots, pans, and utensils you will need, a full-size fridge, dishwasher, electric stove, keurig coffee maker. Washer and Dryer available for your use. TV in the master bedroom, family and living room(Chromecast on all TVs), WIFI, DVD player.
Large patios accessible from the living room and family room area. Spacious yard with fire pit, grill, and yard games. Quiet reading area in the family room with a table to play cards or board games. Cards, board games, books and DVD's for your use(both adult and child friendly).
Large parking area with both indoor and outdoor parking. Outside is well lit with plenty of exterior lights. Smoke and CO detectors, fire extinguisher, basic first aid.
Local Breweries in Nisswa and Baxter. We recommend the following restaurants of Ernie's on Gull, Sherwood Forest, The Boulder Tap House, Rafferty's Pizza, Commander and A-Pine Family Restaurant.
Only 5 miles away in Nisswa there is Schaefer's Foods local grocery store and Spirits of Nisswa liquor store. You will also find public access to Lower Cullen, West Twin Lake, Nisswa Lake, Lake Hubert, Round Lake, Gull Lake and many more.
Access to the Paul Bunyan Trail is 1.4 miles away. The Paul bunyan Trail is a multi-use recreational rail trail spanning 120-miles and it connects the Heartland Trail, the Blue Ox Trail and the Cuyuna State Trail. You can enjoy biking, rollerblading, walking, geocaching, snowmobiling and running while sightseeing.
Attractions nearby include Nisswa City Park, Mount Ski gull, Brainard Zip Line Tour, Multiple Championship Golf Courses, Brainard International Raceway, Northland Kart County, Pirates Cove Adventure Golf, and many more.
Events to consider this winter in the Nisswa area:
Nisswa City of Lights Celebration November 28th Family-Friendly Activities for Every Age Meet Santa Claus, Live Reindeer, Storytelling and Carolers, Bonfires and Treats, Food Trucks, and The Fireworks Finale: A Spectacular Holiday Highlight Every tree, fence, and building in Downtown Nisswa is meticulously decorated, creating a picturesque winter wonderland.
Snowmobiling Explore Minnesota’s splendor as you cruise hundreds of miles of groomed trails in our winter wonderland. The Cottage is conveniently located next to the trails and only minutes from downtown Nisswa and Pequot Lakes! From here, you can access hundreds of miles of groomed trails, including the beautiful Paul Bunyan trail, complete with mile markers, town locations, restaurants, and fuel stop signage. You can start your adventure right from the Cottage and ride the ditches 1.4 miles to the Paul Bunyan Trail or tow away on a trailer.
Motion activated Nest doorbell camera located on the front door with coverage of front porch, walkway and driveway.
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Firepit
Garden
Gas grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours 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)
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
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
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
About the neighborhood
Located in Nisswa, this vacation home is near theme parks. Fritz Loven Park and Nisswa City Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Nisswa Family Fun Center and Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledding. Visit our Nisswa travel guide
Situated in Nisswa, this vacation home is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Fritz Loven Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Nisswa City Park and Pequot Lakes Dog Park. Nisswa Family Fun Center and Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Cottage Charm Reviews
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We thoroughly enjoyed our mini-vacation in the Nisswa area! Property was peaceful and quiet - host was fantastic to work with. Close to shops, recreation and restaurants if needed. Would definitely stay at this property again.
House was everything we expected from the listing. Very comfortable, plenty of space for everyone to sit and be comfortable. Also, plenty of garage space to park in at night to keep everything secure. Will be staying here again!
The house was perfect for our girls weekend away. Very clean, everything we needed was already there for us. It’s close to the town of Nisswa, that’s a fun place to walk around too.
Exceeded our expectations! Perfect for a girls weekend. Close to Nisswa but just far enough out of town to enjoy the peace and quiet of nature. Great place to stay! Comfy, clean and cozy!
The house was amazing, we had plenty of room and everything was available that we needed. Nicely decorated and very comfortable.
We would definitely reccomend.
Perfect location as a base camp betweem brainerd and pine river. The furniture was comfortable and we loved the ability to stream our favorite videos from our pfones to the tv. Christine responded promptly to all requests and left us with the privacy we needed.i would hijighly recommend booking this property
We went to Nisswa for a family wedding. This property was a short drive to Main Street. The property was clean and comfortable! The kitchen is wells stocked with dishes ect. The yard is large and private.
This property was perfect for our group. We had 7 people including my 80 year old parents. Having everything on one level made it easy for them. The house was very clean, comfortable and spacious. Just a quick drive to Nisswa, Baxter/Brainerd. Loved it!
My husband and I, along with some very good friends, enjoyed a short but very relaxing stay. The setting is so peaceful. The neighborhood is quiet and safe. The house has everything you’d need. Better yet, it is just a short drive into Nisswa where we relished all of the little boutiques and unique shopping experiences. And there are numerous restaurants, bars and breweries in the event that shopping makes you hungry and thirsty. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit!
Stayed with family for a wedding in town. The home is actually bigger than it looks in the pictures. Immaculately clean with everything we needed. It was also nice to park in the garage since it was raining during our stay. One thing I’d suggest is some window treatments in the TV room space. It’s a little creepy at night and a bummer for the person sleeping on the bed in that space in the morning. We would definitely stay again.
We stayed for two nights while in the area for a wedding. The house was as pictured and the location was nice. While there, a piece of a plastic bowl broke off while we were mixing in it. We put the pieces in the garbage and continued making breakfast. The day after our stay, I received an email from VRBO saying I had a new charge. Confused, I opened the email and found the following explanation from the host: "Broken bowl and missing coasters. Bowl was found in the garbage. Renter did not notify me of any damage." Without any prior notification or attempt at understanding, she charged us $60 for the broken plastic mixing bowl and then additionally accused us of stealing coasters? And dug through all our trash? The entire thing is strange and honestly insulting. I'm in the process of disputing the charge with VRBO. We are extremely careful to treat properties with respect, follow host rules, and ensure we leave the place as we found it, just as we did at this location. I find it unreasonable that there was no communication prior to the charge as had she reached out, we could have discussed the reimbursement of the bowl. As for the coasters, I don't even know what to say about that as we didn't pay any attention to them, let alone steal them. Overall, I would recommend looking elsewhere to prevent finding yourself in this totally unexpected and unsettling situation.
This was the perfect place for our two families to stay stay for a few days. It was clean, comfortable, and close to a lake for a day of boating. Thanks for the great cabin!