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SUMMER fun in a cozy log lake home on the Whitefish Chain under the tall pines

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How about some Summer fun on the Whitefish Chain Big Trout Lake!
Big Trout Lake is famous for its beautiful sunsets! What a perfect view!
You’ve arrived at the Pinecone Lodge 🌲
Cozy cabin nestled under the tall pines 🌲
Welcome to the Pinecone Lodge all ready for your vacation! 🌲

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Crosslake, MN
  • Place, Big Trout Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cross Lake Recreation Area
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Gull Lake
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 Loft

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 Main Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2nd floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

SUMMER fun in a cozy log lake home on the Whitefish Chain under the tall pines

You will want to come and see why Cross lake is one of the hottest spots in Minnesota to vacation.

Our cabin is located on 'Big Trout Lake' connecting to 14 lakes on the Whitefish Chain ready for you to explore.

Big Trout is known for it's pristine water clarity, lake depth and for it's great fishing and swimming.

Our cabin sits on a level shoreline lot allowing everyone to be able to enjoy the lake! There are no steps or steep hills to climb just to get close to the water. Our cabin sits close to the water among the tall pine trees and offers an excellent sandy lake bottom for great swimming and a private dock ready for you to tie up your boat. There is also a beautiful walking, biking and jogging trail just steps away from our cabin that takes you along the scenic Manhattan point.

After a great day on the lake, Cross lake offers many great restaurants either by boat or just a quick drive into town, and Manhattan Beach Lodge bar and restaurant is just a short walk from the cabin.

Cross lake has so much to offer and has golfing for adults and kids, great shopping options, walking or biking paths and many other amenities, and the Brainerd/Baxter area is only approximately 30 minutes away.

After dinner, you will want to enjoy the beautiful sunsets, relax on the porch with a great beverage, or have a great campfire with the fire-pit that sits close to the lake for evening campfires and s’mores!

Our log cabin is clean, well equipped, nicely furnished throughout and is a perfect place to build memories with family and friends.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Please clarify dog size/breed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking or e-cigarettes in our cabin

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No use of any fireworks Max. capacity is limited to 8-no exceptions No tents/campers/outdoor sleeping
Owner has the right to cancel your reservation at anytime We have a Septic system please be respectful with the water usage
Dogs need to be crated/kenneled if left unattended inside the cabin. Damage deposit will not be refunded for pet damage or not picking up waste.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Crosslake

Located in Crosslake, this cabin is on the waterfront. Mississippi River and Crow Wing State Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway and Kicks on Route 66. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Crosslake, MN

What's nearby

  • Big Trout Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Crosslake Community Center - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Cross Lake Recreation Area - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Gull Lake - 43 min drive - 50.6 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 50 min drive - 61.0 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old Milwaukee Saloon & Eatery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪14 Lakes Craft Brewing - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪50 Lakes Bar & Bottle Shop - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Maucieri's Italian Bistro & Deli - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SUMMER fun in a cozy log lake home on the Whitefish Chain under the tall pines pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at SUMMER fun in a cozy log lake home on the Whitefish Chain under the tall pines?

As of 26 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SUMMER fun in a cozy log lake home on the Whitefish Chain under the tall pines on 15 May 2026 start from NZ$1,033, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at SUMMER fun in a cozy log lake home on the Whitefish Chain under the tall pines?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at SUMMER fun in a cozy log lake home on the Whitefish Chain under the tall pines?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SUMMER fun in a cozy log lake home on the Whitefish Chain under the tall pines?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SUMMER fun in a cozy log lake home on the Whitefish Chain under the tall pines located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Big Trout Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway and Crosslake Community Center. Crow Wing State Forest is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Colleen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Overall stay was good. It would be nice to have a TV in the downstairs bedroom.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARGARET G.

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

Trout Lake Treasure

This property was perfect for our family! Very clean, comfortable and so close to the lake! We definitely enjoyed the AC for the 2 extreme heat days! Cabin had everything we needed and more. Would love to came again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Great Property

Perfect location on the Whitefish Chain! Comfortable cabin, great dock space, crystal clear water and everything you need inside the cabin for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt F.

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

Pinecone

Nice relaxing get-a-way.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer W.

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

Positive family get away.

Property was good and my family likes to swim as well which we could do at the property. Was also accessible to ky 84 year olf mom.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Pinecone Lodge

Great property! Clean and well appointed. Fantastic water access and dock. Great location too. Highly recommend! Will definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry L.

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

Fall Family Cabin Getaway

We all had such a wonderful stay at the cabin! It's very cute & cozy inside! It's stocked very well of most kitchen items needed! We loved the location & had such a nice walking path across the street! Very close to town, too! Would definitely rent again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jana B.

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

Crosslake gem!

Loved this property! We enjoyed a very relaxing week at the lake! We used the kayaks, enjoyed ice cream in town, went antique shopping, had pizza at Moonlight Bay, and walked/biked on the nearby trails. It was awesome and we hope to return someday!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy L.

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

Relaxing

This property is the best!! Super clean, beautiful scenery, relaxing, welcoming!!! This is our third visit to this property and we absolutely love it!! I can’t say enough about this beautiful home that the hosts share!! We can’t wait to return. We come back refreshed every time! Highly recommend this property!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy L.

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

Relaxing

We were here for a long weekend stay to celebrate my husbands birthday and enjoy the chili contest for Crosslake Days. Weather was more than perfect! Beautiful water, loons and just peaceful with the best sunrises and sunsets. We have had several visits to this cabin and it never disappoints! Very well maintained and clean!!! A true treasure!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan D.

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

Cabin

Very well appointed and thought through. For us the property is too close to Manhattan Beach resort. On the weekend there is music and boat traffic. Owner was very helpful when needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

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

Wonderful spot!

Very clean and great location. Drive in a little tight, but once you are there a very nice property. We went over the fourth of July so we were a little worried about traffic, but was a nice quiet spot even with Manhattan Beach near by it was very relaxing. I would recommend going to the launch first and then bring back your trailer. Owners were great to work with and we will likely be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L.

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

Relaxing!

This place is the absolute best. We stayed for one week. Everything is perfect, just perfect. We have stayed before and included my sister, mom and my niece, husband and daughters this time! We are so relaxed. We didn’t want to leave!!! Will be definitively be booking again !!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William K.

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

Great family time

This was our 4th time at Pinecone Lodge. The cabin was very clean, check in was easy and the owners are always easy to communicate with. The cabin is very cozy, beautiful view of the lake and a great outside space to enjoy campfires. We used the walking trail that is just across the road, always fun to see the deer. We brought our pontoon boat so we could also enjoy some time on the water. This cabin is a great place to spend time and relax. The Kings
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mindy S.

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

Perfect in Every Way

My husband, three adult children, and elderly mother greatly enjoyed our stay at Pinecone Lodge. The house had everything we needed. My mom was able to get around easily on the first floor. (The walk in shower was a must for her due to limited mobility.) We had great times around the campfire and on the dock. The walking/bike trail across the street provided good exercise and the path was pretty, mostly shady, and a good distance. This was a comfortable, clean, and beautiful home in an excellent location. We highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

Michael S.

Wonderful Family Vacation Spot

Lovely property and cabin. Very well outfitted with all the comforts of home. Big trout lake is deep and very clean - we enjoyed boating and swimming. We would certainly return to this cabin again. The only drawback was the boat traffic particularly on the weekends at Manhattan Beach resort which is quite close. Unfortunately, they were also rebuilding the motel attached to the Manhattan Beach resort and the workmen would start hammering at 6:30 each morning. Owners were terrific when we had an issue with the air conditioner. They had it fixed in less than an hour.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
The privately owned condo's located next to Manhattan Beach resort are in the process of being rebuilt. A fire unfortunately destroyed the condos displacing it's residents this past winter which is resulting in the rebuilding of them this summer. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused during your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William K.

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

February getaway

We just got home from a wonderful, relaxing weekend at Pinecone Lodge. We loved this property it was very warm and cozy. It happened to be the coldest few days in many years but you would never know it from inside the cabin. The in floor heat is fantastic. The cabin is very clean, stocked with everything you need, even a rolling pin so I could roll out bread dough for Carmel rolls. It is close to the Manhattan Beach Lodge so if you want good take out food it's still hot when you get back. Owners were easy to communicate with and checked on us after we checked in. There was a welcoming gift for us when we arrived. This is a great property. We booked it again in September and will bring a boat so we can enjoy the lake. The King Family
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William K.

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

Fall getaway

We had another nice stay at Pinecone Lodge. 4 adults. The weather even cooperated. The cabin was very clean, a gift waiting for us on the counter...marsh mellows and Hershey bars for s'mores. The cabin had everything that we needed. Its very comfortable and cozy. We brought a pontoon boat and spent many hours on the water. Took the dog to a nice sandbar and let her swim and run around. Visited three restaurants by water and just cruised around looking at the scenery. There is a nice walking trail across the road from the cabin and we used it every morning. There is also a nice dog park and nature trail within 5 minutes of the cabin. We spent our evenings by the camp fire in the back yard, relaxing. We were also able to catch some bass off the dock , I'm sure we could have caught more if we would have gotten up earlier. This is a great place to stay and we are hopeful that we can return next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L.

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

Birthday

This is an amazing gem of a property!! Super clean, had everything we needed to cook a few meals. Quiet, beautiful lake view!!! So beautiful! So cozy , decorated exactly as it should be! The gas fireplace in the living room was perfect! Even though it was chilly, we had so much fun! Big dining room table to play games on and just talk and have lots of laughs!! We have to look at our calendar to plan our next visit ! We definitely want to return!!!!! Thank you for your great instructions and for sharing this beautiful property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

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

Peaceful week

Beautifully clean & efficient cabin. Single family room promoted together time. Bost rental is well off-site; if you don’t bring your own be sure to reserve ahead of time. Paved walkway let us walk/jog safely. Lake is lovely; loons & deer sighted often.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William K.

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

Family get away at pinecone lodge

This is our 3rd time at Pinecone Lodge and we are already booked for next year. This is a very quiet, cozy, comfortable cabin. The dock is just steps away and we brought our pontoon boat and took advantage of the nice weather, cruising the Whitefish chain of lakes with our family and dogs. We enjoyed sitting around the fire pit in the backyard, this was mandatory for the family. We used the nearby walking trail each morning, with the dogs. The owners have a gem of a rental cabin and the cleaning crew does an amazing job keeping the cabin clean. The cabin is well stocked with anything we needed. Communications with the owner has been great. Bill and Gina King
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

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

LakeHouse paradise

Beautiful home on Big Trout Lake Great location, many deer if you walk around the neighborhood. Home was perfect, I highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Pinecone Lodge

Great week at the lake. Property is well maintained and clean. Convenient location on the lake and for around town. Dock setup well for pontoon we had for the week. Property as advertised.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger B.

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

Perfect

We were ever pleased with the house, yard, view and location of the very clean cabin. It was everything as advertised. We’ve VRBO many cabins in the area and found this property perfect for us. My wife, adult daughter and our 12 year old grandchild had a great time. Firewood provided for evening enjoyment. A dock to tie our boat up to. Communication with the owners was simple and responsive. We would use this property again. Thanks again to the Littles.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy D.

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

Memories made

Pinecone Lodge is incredible. Tim and Mary are very responsive and have thought of everything. Our kids were greeted with Halloween treat bags, our dog with milk bones and the cabin decorated for the season. The location is perfect for relaxation, yet close to everything. We loved walking around Cranberry Lake and getting coffee at the various places in town. The cabin is spacious yet cozy, and has great appliances and kitchen supplies for any meal. The radiant floor heating and stove are great features in cooler months. Fresh firewood, starters and s’mores sticks were also appreciated. We also spent an afternoon at Trout Lake Camp which is less than 15 minutes away. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Tim

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We have been enjoying cabin time in Cross Lake for the past 30 years. We love the area and all Cross Lake provides, the beautiful pine trees, the crisp clean air, all the recreational fun and our beautiful lakes. We hope you will enjoy spending time here too creating memories with family and friends.

Why they chose this property

We chose this property for the level lake shore lot that everyone can enjoy with wooded privacy on one side, no steep hills or steps to climb to get to the lake, the beautiful pristine water of Trout Lake and the close proximity of the cabin to the lake. It is also ideally located with the conveniences of Cross Lake just minutes away.

What makes this property unique

Walking distance to Manhattan Beach Lodge, restaurant and bar. Walking, biking and running trail just steps away!
Crosslake dining and groceries are conveniently located.
A beautiful setting under the tall red Pines and just steps to the lake where you will enjoy a beautiful sandy bottom lake for swimming and beautiful sunsets in the evenings.

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