Cozy Retreat w/ Fire Pit < 1 Mi to Mille Lacs Lake

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10186 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Garrison, Minnesota

Mille Lacs Lake
4 min drive
Whitefish Lake
6 min drive
Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
12 min drive
Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
31 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Experience the ultimate peaceful escape at this 3-bedroom, 2-bath cabin right in the heart of Minnesota’s vacationland. Tucked away in the scenic woods and surrounded by lakes, this Garrison vacation rental offers a cozy respite near plenty of attractions. Go fishing on Mille Lacs Lake or hiking at Father Hennepin State Park. Play at the Grand Casino, Paul Bunyan Land, Brainerd International Raceway, and numerous golf courses. Then, come home to a fire pit, grill, games, 2 Smart TVs, and more!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Propane Grill | 2,000 Sq Ft | Pets Welcome w/ Fee

Ideal for large families or groups of friends, this charming home offers the perfect nature retreat, with plenty of indoor and outdoor entertainment and nearby adventures.

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed | Bedroom 3: King Bed | Upper Living Room: Full Sleeper Sofa | Lower Living Room: Twin Bed, Queen Sleeper Sofa | Additional Sleeping: Pack ‘n Play

PINE CENTER ATV TRAIL (On-Site Access): ATVing, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, wildlife viewing
OUTDOOR LIVING: Outdoor dining area, patio furniture, fire pit, firewood provided, outdoor games, wooded views
INDOOR LIVING: 2 Smart TVs w/ Roku, VCR/DVD players, video library, electric fireplace, 2 dining tables, dedicated workspace, shower/tub combo
KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ cooking basics, microwave, dishware/flatware, coffee maker & grinder, Crock-Pot, toaster, blender, hot water pot, coffee/tea, spices
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central air conditioning/heating, washer/dryer, laundry detergent, iron/board, linens/towels, hair dryer, hangers, trash bags, paper towels, books, board games
FAQ: Stairs required for access, bedroom & bathroom on main level, accessible-height toilet, pet fee (paid pre-trip)
PARKING: Driveway (4 vehicles), RV/trailer parking

-- THE LOCATION --

OUTDOOR FUN: Pine Center ATV Trail (on-site), Terry's Boat Harbor (1.1 miles), Mille Lacs Kathio State Park (10.8 miles), Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area (23.3 miles), Cuyuna Lakes Mtn Bike Trails (23.3 miles), Lum Park (24.3 miles), Father Hennepin State Park (24.9 miles), Crow Wing State Park (28.9 miles), Pillsbury State Forest (40.3 miles), Brainerd Zip Line Tour (43.1 miles)
ATTRACTIONS: Grand Casino (6.7 miles), Mille Lacs Indian Museum (7.1 miles), Rolling Hills Arabians & Farm Tours (9.6 miles), Paul Bunyan Land (16.3 miles), Mille Lacs Day Spa & Salon (24.5 miles), Safari North Wildlife Park (29.0 miles), Three Bear Waterpark (29.1 miles), Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf (32.1 miles), Brainerd International Raceway (32.4 miles)
TEE TIME: Northwood Hills Golf (2.9 miles), Ruttger’s Bay Lake Golf Course (13.6 miles), Cuyuna Rolling Hills (18.7 miles), Eagle's Landing (31.6 miles), Legacy Courses at Cragun's (34.6 miles)
AIRPORTS: St. Cloud Regional Airport (62.9 miles), Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (115 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $75 fee (+ fees & taxes, max 2 pets)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: There are 3 steps total to enter the property. There are also stairs required to access the lower-level living room and bedroom. These areas may be difficult for guests with limited mobility

During your stay at this cabin, you'll be close to Whitefish Lake. The cabin includes amenities such as a kitchen and a washer/dryer.

Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washer/dryer, and 2 bathrooms
Onsite recreation includes a playground and hiking/biking trails
Just a 4-minute drive from Mille Lacs Lake and 6 minutes from Whitefish Lake

This cabin offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Garrison cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

WiFi available

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Dishwasher
Spices
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms
Towels provided
Hairdryer

Living spaces

Fireplace
Dining room

Entertainment

TV
DVD player
Games
Books
Video library

Outdoor areas

Furnished balcony/patio
Barbecue
Outdoor entertainment area
Firepit
Free firewood

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

Desk

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

Hiking/biking trails on site
Hunting nearby
Power boating nearby
Marina nearby

Safety features

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

General

Unit size: 2000 sq ft (186 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

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 are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: A maximum of 2 pets are allowed.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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 and a first aid kit

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

456060

Cozy Retreat w/ Fire Pit < 1 Mi to Mille Lacs Lake Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.0/10

Cleanliness

6/10 Okay

Dianne B.

6 Jul 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness

4th of July

Roofing leaked during storm. Many spider webs when checking in with dead bugs.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill P.

16 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

weekend get away

This was a great place to relax and be with my family. I have a daughter who has a camper at Sherwood Forest camp site and there is not enough room for all of us. We were able to be close to them and have get togethers at their place and our rental for cards and games and food

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Diane H.

24 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

GARRISON

It was a great week. We found lots to do and the cabin fit us perfectly.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Lana D.

18 Jun 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness

Family getaway

I rented the property for my extended family to get away for Fathers day weekend. Overall property was nice and plenty of space for all of us and I loved that dogs were allowed. Cleanliness of the property was ok...Stove was dirty, bed was not made downstairs at all, sheets were laying on the floor. Fridge and freezer were not working properly at all, we had to toss milk and cheese on 2nd day, so we kept our stuff like that in our coolers that we brought. Bathrooms were ok when it came to cleanliness. Naomi was very responsive and tried to make sure we had everything we needed. Overall we had a great time and were able to relax and spend time with family! Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Sharon B., Maple Lake, MN

26 Sept 2022

Cabin in the Woods

This rental is every bit a cabin. Think 70’s decor. It has some areas that really should be updated. Especially the upstairs bathroom. Could have been cleaner, since we are charged a cleaning fee. The fire pit was great fun one evening with provided wood too. They have outdoor and indoor games & toys which we used and had fun with. There is lots and lots of room and that’s the very best of it. And without all the space & private setting, it would be a bit overpriced. My husband met the owner when he stopped to pick up garbage and he said he was a personable guy and that’s always nice! We would stay again if we needed to be in the area. We loved the privacy and peaceful woods feeling. It’s a great spot for families or friends.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

12 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

We went just to unwind and relax!! It was a big cabin. We had seven people and we didn’t feel crowded. Would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Randall B.

30 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Satisfactory

Instructions for check in and check out were easy to follow. Never had to communicate with property manager. Everything seemed to work as it should. First step out of car was into dog poop unfortunately. Property was on a hill so very little flat yard space. Fire pit was pretty good. Plenty of dry firewood. Cornhole game was old and rotting. Never heard or saw any neighbor at as there is good distance between properties. AC worked great. WiFi was strong. Smart TVs worked well except we couldn't get Apple TV or other apps loaded as TV required Roku PIN which was not given. No local channels either. Be sure to get PIN and bring your streaming service login and passwords. Didn't use the grill or many of the kitchen supplies. Home was very long and narrow with lots of square feet. The building decor and furniture was very outdated. The property was fine for our large group of 11 as we are not fussy about accomodations. It would be quite expensive for small groups relatively speaking though. Overall, we were satisfied with our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie K.

8 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get away

Very well stocked with everything you might need. Bernie (owner) met us at check in. Very accommodating and welcoming. We enjoyed the property and appreciated their hospitality. Great cabin feel.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Abrielle J.

2 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Not Quite As Expected

We started planning a family get together a little late in the game and I guess I’m not surprised after visiting why this was the only place with our dates available. The layout is interesting and a little cramped in the kitchen. The full-size bed my husband and I slept on might have been fine for a kid, but the mattress is worn and sagging in the middle which welcomed little sleep. We had issues with the wifi and the host took almost a full day to respond to our request (text and call). The listing says less than a mile from Mille Lacs which is deceiving. When looking at a map, sure, but it was about a 30 minute drive to a decent beach access/fishing point. The cooking pans were one of the nicest things about the place (seemed new and in decent condition). There was also a generous amount of dishes available for a group our size and the dishwasher was nice. At the end of the day, it was a place to sleep.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grant T.

14 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Place

The place was very clean and has good sleeping accomodations. My group had an excellent time hanging out there. Not many restaurants are around, but the ones that are there have good food. Very close to a boat rental. Overall a great and fun experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul O.

24 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

A good stay

Overall we liked the property quite a lot. The upstairs bed was a bit firm for my wife (but she's fussy about that). The place was nicely equipped (although the cribbage board could have used an additional peg, it only had 3) and we were very comfortable during our stay.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne M.

31 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

get-a-way

The location was great close to many things - backyard scenery was beautiful - we needed to get a way to rest - success

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

23 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome location

We had a great time on our get away. Perfect location to for getting on and off ATV trails. The cabin is warm, comfy beds, and cozy fireplace in the basement. The smart TV was a nice surprise update:)

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Brandie S.

15 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Large, beautiful area

This place is quite big, much bigger than we needed as it was just 2 of us for one night. It's definitely dated, but very clean and well kept. We stayed there for a concert we went to at the Casino. It was less than a 10 min drive to the casino and the area was beautiful. Especially since we were there during peak leaf season. If I had a bigger group, I would absolutely look to stay here again. With 2 bathrooms, 2 living rooms, 2 kitchens, 3 bedrooms plus an extra bed tucked away in the living room downstairs, it's definitely a tucked away gem. It also has onsite laundry.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

KatieJo K.

7 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Short getaway

Great place to get away and enjoy northern Minnesota.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tyler L.

6 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Greta cabin!

Really great experience Host was very friendly and helpful. Great easy cabin to get to and use.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

4 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely fabulous rental

The house is beautiful on the inside, and much more spacious than you'd think from the pictures of the outside. With 2 refrigerator/freezers, there was no need to keep buying ice for a cooler. Kitchen is fully stocked with everything you'd possibly need to cook. -- even food items that you might have forgotten to bring (sugar, coffee, oil, etc.). The beds are very comfortable. There is plenty of parking, including a U-shaped drive for a truck with a boat. Most of all, the owners are extremely nice and accommodating. They made us feel like it was really ours for the weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

27 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place, Quiet!

Awesome place, perfect getaway for us! Close to Garrison and Brainerd!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee S.

13 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time

The cabin was great and in a great location. Loved that they had yard games. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Talan V.

27 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and Relaxing

My friends and I stayed for the weekend to throw a bachelorette party. It was a cute cabin with access to the town and the lake. We had plenty of room inside and out to play games, had a nice bonfire pit for s’mores, and had our own space so we could play music and drink without disrupting others. Only issue would be that there weren’t as many beaches as advertised. There weren’t beaches close by and the ones that were close were private beaches that we couldn’t be on. Other than that it was a wonderful time and we found other activities to do! I would definitely recommend this place :)

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

luke l.

24 Jun 2021

trailer house

trialer house with no parking

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Johanna C.

16 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, Big and comfortable beds

We had a great time. The house was nice and big with comfortable beds.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Mai Vang L.

27 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Getaway

We stayed here for two nights. Love the exclusivity of the location and it’s proximity to all the local places. The place was exactly as described and more. My siblings and I enjoyed ourselves.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gina R.

13 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Getaway

We enjoyed the quiet location and got to use a full kitchen which allowed us to stay in. Way better than just a camping trip.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Becky H.

28 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful property!

A great house to spend a nice weekend in! Wish you could have been there longer. Kitchen had everything we needed and the bed was very comfortable. Easy check-in as well.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021