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MN Lake Home Sanctuary - Scenic, Surreal, Spiritual, ... NE Brainerd-area Lakes
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 8 223.0 sq m
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Pine River, MN
- Mule Lake
- Hay Lake1 min drive
- Blackwater Lake28 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms
LL Bath
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo
Main Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
MN Lake Home Sanctuary - Scenic, Surreal, Spiritual, ... NE Brainerd-area Lakes
Experience your own slice of watery heaven with comfortable accommodations, modern amenities, and fascinating nature / wildlife for small (2 - 8) gatherings of family, friends, neighbors, work colleagues, church, clubs, and other weary world travelers. 3 Bedrooms incl. large Loft / 2 Baths with beautiful tile and stone / Large modern Kitchen space / Another separate dining area / 2 large decks (1 covered w/custom wooden bar and 1 w/screened gazebo) / Almost Heaven 6-person sauna installed fall 2019 / Digital and Audio Amenities / Game room w/professional pool table and dartboard. Scenic, unobstructed, south-facing Lake Views - completely uninhabited / Finished lower level / Large, attached 2-car heated Garage / Air conditioning and humidity control for the rare day when needed / In-floor radiant heat / Newly built 2017. Kitchen and amenities include SS Appliances, gas grill + Blackstone + Smoker, home theater, game room, stereo, internet, utility room w/new washer and dryer. Private beach area with large dock and boatlift, 2 kayaks and 1 canoe on beautiful, deep, clear lake with adequate fishing opportunities for all. Pontoon rental w/delivery available through Wheeler Marine. Backs up to 1000 acres of state forest land with winding trails following stands of large pine, oak, and aspen trees. Wildlife galore (deer, eagles, loons, bear, wild turkey, cats, coyote, ...). 150 miles from MSP, 40 mts NE Brainerd on Hay Lake which connects with Hand Lake and Lake Ada. Nearby destinations include: Harriett Club, Long Pine Store, Pine River, Hackensack, Backus, Longville, Outing, Walker / Leech Lake, Cross Lake, Gull Lake, Lake Itasca - source of Mississippi River, Paul Bunyan and Heartland Trails, and more. Many scenic bicycling, boating, hiking, golfing, ATV-riding, and cruising opportunities. Fantastic snowmobiling destination in the Winter - 4-wheel drive required. Optional Housekeeping and related services.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
For sure w/supervision
Events
No events allowed
Guests are requested to discuss with owners.
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Safe, Outside, No Butts on Ground, Ash Tray
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
Note from host: Guests are requested to discuss with owners.
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
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Pine River
Located in Pine River, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Deep Portage Conservation Reserve and Mule Lake Wildlife Management Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Pine River, MN
What's nearby
- Hay Lake - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
- Lake Ada - 14 min drive - 7.9 km
- Blackwater Lake - 28 min drive - 21.5 km
- Woman Lake Wildlife Management Area - 32 min drive - 25.5 km
- Wabedo Lake - 33 min drive - 25.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Harriet Club - 19 min drive
- mule lake coral - 23 min drive
- Sand bar, woman lake
- Scooter's On Mule Lake - 24 min drive
- Patrick's
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Kirk Allan Mahlen c/o Excellent Ventures

My wife and I have 2 children and live in Eden Prairie, MN. She works with Insurance Claims and I work with Healthcare IT. We enjoy travel, working with the International Youth Exchange, and have too many other hobbies to list.
Why they chose this property
We have been vacationing and visiting this area in every season for many years with our children and close family friends who also have homes on this particular lake and in the area. When the property came up for sale we were able to purchase it with plans for a vacation rental. Unfortunately, we had to tear down the original cabin (where the fire pit is today) and build a new home. One of our favorite areas anywhere in the world. We opted for a more secluded, "off the grid" kind of location versus busier and more commercialized settings.
What makes this property unique
Beautiful lake views (no development whatsoever across the lake). Eagles. Singing loons. Occasional bears. Clear water. Private beach and dock. Good fishing. Great water sports. All the comforts of home. Private. Friendly people. Awesome weather. Star-filled night skies like nowhere else. Local attractions if you're willing to drive. Whatever you want to make of it.
Languages:
Spanish
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