Whispering Pines Lakeside Retreat

See all properties

Entire cabin·Private host

Choose dates to view prices

Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11279 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Park Rapids, MN

Red Bridge Park
12 min drive
Character Challenge Course
12 min drive
Eagle Lake
12 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

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

Newly remodeled 3 bedroom 2 bath cabin on Portage Lake near Park Rapids, Minnesota. New kitchen and all new flooring in May/June of 2021. Both bathrooms have been remodeled as well. This 2100 square foot cabin has an open floor plan in the main area, with bar seating and a large farmhouse table, sofa seating area, and full size kitchen. There is a massive 1200 sq foot 3 season porch with lots of room for indoor activities. There is a washer and dryer for renter use, bedding, towels, linens, soaps, and basic kitchen tools stocked. The kitchen has a full size fridge/freezer, oven, dishwasher, air fryer, toaster, coffee pot, pots, pans, dishes/silverware, drinkware, towels, and soap. The deck has a propane grill. There is a fire pit, dock, and sand beach area. There are a few games, puzzles, books, and toys in the cabin and fishing poles in the porch. There are 2 paddle boards and 2 kayaks on the property.

Bedroom 1, King Bed Sleep 2 in beds

Bedroom 2, Queen Bed

Bedroom 3, Daybed with trundle

Bedroom 4 (closed in porch area); 2 single beds and full size futon,
Couch can be used for sleeping also.

The Park Rapids area is a relaxing summer destination for you and your family to relax by the beachside fire, shop, hike, dine, atv, boat, fish, or visit local tourist destinations. Some options are; visit Dorset for dinner at the famous Campanero's Mexican Restaurant, The Dorset House or La Pasta Italian Eatery. The town of Park Rapids offers shopping, coffee shops, cafes and restaurants. Itasca State Park is located within a 20 minute drive and offers biking, hiking and an on site restaurant. There is also an extensive ATV trail system if you want to bring your ATV! The Heartland bike trail is just minutes from the cabin. Your perfect summer getaway! Sorry due to our insurance and renters with allergies we can not accommodate pets.

During your stay at this cabin, you'll be close to Character Challenge Course. The cabin includes amenities such as a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.

Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
12 minutes by car from Red Bridge Park and 12 minutes from Character Challenge Course

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

This Park Rapids cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Tammie Nelson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

Near the beach
Beach towels

Internet

WiFi available

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Kitchen island
Toaster
Paper towels
Coffee/tea maker

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Toilet paper
Soap
Shampoo
Hairdryer
Towels provided

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room
Dining room

Entertainment

Smart TV
DVD player
Games
Video library
Books

Outdoor areas

Patio
Barbecue
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Firepit

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Location highlights

On the lake
On the waterfront
In a rural location

Things to do

Boating on site
Kayaking on site

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

Unit size: 3000 sq ft (279 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 24

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

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

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

Whispering Pines Lakeside Retreat Sleeps 11

Whispering Pines Lakeside Retreat -sleeps 11 Cabin

Whispering Pines Lakeside Retreat -sleeps 11 Park Rapids

Whispering Pines Lakeside Retreat -sleeps 11 Cabin Park Rapids

Whispering Pines Lakeside Retreat Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

21 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall foliage getaway

We had a wonderful long weekend getaway. House was vety spacious, comfortable ans well stocked. Loved the lake views..

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Pam S.

7 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Whispering Pines Cabin Get-a-Way

We enjoyed our stay very much. We needed a place to relax and unwind and this cabin on Portage Lake did the trick. The cabin itself was nice and clean with pretty much everything a person would need. The sunrise and sunset on the lake was absolutely gorgeous. Would definitely recommend Whispering Pines Cabin.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

christine s.

29 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha T.

16 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandi J.

1 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay

We enjoyed the amount of space for all of us to spread out during our stay. The listing did have a hot tub but there wasn’t one and we were disappointed by that. It was still a great stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

27 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

This is a great place to stay. Close to the lake and very roomy. Would recommend to anyone.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassie K.

20 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Space

We had a great time here!! Well stocked home and lots of indoor and outdoor toys for both kids and adults. The sandy beach, raft, kayaks and paddle boards were the favorites!! The separate 3 season porch was great for the kids to play on the rainy days!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

14 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

14 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

1 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place to stay

We really enjoyed our stay. Tammie was great and answered all of our questions. The property is very private and quite. Arrival process was very simple. This property far exceeded our expectations and we would recommend to any one looking for a property of this type. The property was stocked extremely well. We will definitely return.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaley M.

27 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Book this cabin!

The perfect place for a peaceful getaway. Has everything you need and more! Will definitely book again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy M.

22 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Had everything we needed.

We had a lovely weekend on the lake. Will definitely come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Theresa W.

28 Sept 2023

Great location

Left a note for owner on our departure; any issues were not that important. The location was wonderful: easy access to Itasca State Park and to Park Rapids. The dry firewood offered was greatly appreciated, especially after a downpour the night we arrived.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry H.

6 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful place to spend your time

Great place to stay. Dock has a bench, fire pit area is outstanding and has lights. Kayaks were fun to watch the sunset on the water. Comfortable bed and the grill was clean and worked flawlessly. Deck is a great place to soak up the woods. All that and it’s only 20 minutes to Itaska.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

5 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Labor Day Weekend Fun

We had a great time at Whispering Pines. The weather was very Hot but we made the best of by staying busy. We caught some fish on the lake too. It was a great place to end our summer!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaden S.

7 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Getaway

Great place to get together with family and friends. Plenty of space and a great location with lots to do!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Matthew D., Park Ridge, IL

3 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Father/Son Weekend

Perfect getaway for our father/son weekend. Our 13 year old sons had a blast: swimming, fishing, boating, paddle boarding and kayaking. The dads had fun too. The house is in a quiet area but close enough to town for all the provisions. I recommend this house and would gladly return.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gayle M.

2 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay!!

This was our sec year staying at this cabin. We feel very much at home there. Third year is already booked!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mitch K.

2 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

We loved the beauty of the modernized cabin, the furnishing, and the abundant provisions. The only drawbacks were the weedy beach and the breaker that kept turning the porch fans off

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark H., Kasson, MN

24 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and relaxing

Had a great week in mid July with a couple of our teenage kids along. It wasn’t very hot, so my wife used the porch quite a bit with the windows open. Plenty of space to make a quilt without tying up the dining room table. Kids used the kayaks and paddle boards and caught fish from the dock. Only saw one other boat on the lake. Kitchen had everything we needed to make meals. Beds were very comfortable. Definitely worth a return visit if we’re in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan O.

17 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Cabin is as advertised. Clean, nice beach and open areas for the family to gather in. Flat yard up top to play yard games on. A great stay. Thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina V., Springfield, MN

12 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Comfortable beds, home was perfectly stocked with everything you need. Beautiful lake view from the deck. Perfect fire pit for s’mores. Dock available to tie boat up to during the day. A perfect lake vacation

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Drea K.

5 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful trip!

We had a wonderful time at Whispering Pines! Our hosts were very accommodating with our last minute trip. We had a couple minor issues with electrical at the cabin and they were available and responded quickly. Very nice cabin with all the accommodations. The kids enjoyed swimming in the lake, kayaking and fishing. We had a great time having fires down by the dock and watching the kids play. There was no lack of fish to catch for the men as well. My sister and I spent one day shopping at the great little shops in Park Rapids. We hope to make it back sometime soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tami D.

23 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Location

We had a girls trip planned and this location is perfect for a day or 2 at Itasca State Park and another day at the Spa in Nisswa! Also did some shopping at some awesome shops and ate out in Park Rapids.. I highly recommend The Good Life Cafe in Park Rapids and Salvage Sisters in Baxter and the Calming Waters massage at Glacial Waters Spa in Nisswa, mn.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023