Classic Minnesota Cabin Retreat on Scenic Lake Sylvan! Pontoon Available!

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A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a large island with bar stools, and wooden paneling on the walls.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, a TV mounted on a wooden wall, and a window with blinds.
A small, single-story house with a front porch, a small lawn, and a tree to the left.
A bedroom with a large bed, a window with a view of trees, a wall-mounted wreath, and a lamp on a nightstand.
A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, a comfortable seating area, and a bar with stools.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Bay Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Pillager, MN
  • Place, Bay Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Legacy at Cragun's
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Brainerd International Raceway
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Informal Sleeping Area

2 Single Beds

Lower Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main Level Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Main Level Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Lower Level Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Level Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Pillager

Located in Pillager, this cabin is on the waterfront. Cragun's Legacy Courses and Legacy at Cragun's are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mississippi River and Crow Wing State Park. Northland Arboretum and WonderTrek Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Pillager, MN

What's nearby

  • Bay Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cragun's Legacy Courses - 22 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Legacy at Cragun's - 23 min drive - 20.1 km
  • The Classic at Madden's Golf Course - 23 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 29 min drive - 31.9 km

Getting around

  • Staples Station - 32 min drive
  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ernie's on Gull - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Northwoods Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mission Point - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Irma's Kitchen - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪KC's Saloon - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic Minnesota Cabin Retreat on Scenic Lake Sylvan! Pontoon Available! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Classic Minnesota Cabin Retreat on Scenic Lake Sylvan! Pontoon Available!?

As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Classic Minnesota Cabin Retreat on Scenic Lake Sylvan! Pontoon Available! on 9 November 2026 start from NZ$4,057, 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 Classic Minnesota Cabin Retreat on Scenic Lake Sylvan! Pontoon Available!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Classic Minnesota Cabin Retreat on Scenic Lake Sylvan! Pontoon Available!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic Minnesota Cabin Retreat on Scenic Lake Sylvan! Pontoon Available!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Classic Minnesota Cabin Retreat on Scenic Lake Sylvan! Pontoon Available! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Bay Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lake Placid and Cragun's Legacy Courses. Crow Wing State Park and Mississippi River are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was clean and inviting. Host was very good about communicating The sand pit for the littles was a big hit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, beautiful location, easy, worked well for the whole family.
Beautiful moon view from the living room.
The family enjoyed an evening fire.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous property on a beautiful lake. Excellent fishing, quiet evenings, comfy beds. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful, Super Clean, Great price!

Our family of nine stayed comfortably in this peaceful lakeside cabin retreat! Beautifully decorated and very clean property inside and out!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Time at the Lake

The home was perfect for our vacation with our kids and grandkids! We enjoyed cruising on the lake, fishing off the dock, kayaking, playing in the sand (well the grandkids loved it) and the views from the deck and yard. The home was clean and had just about everything you could need. Thanks for sharing your home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

This home is beautiful! We stayed with 7 adults and 6 kids for three nights. Both kids and adults were thrilled with the arrangements. The kitchen is well stocked with dishes and cooking equipment. We would love to come back in the summer to enjoy the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin is beautifully done and plenty of room for 9 of us. Also neighbors are further away so get complete privacy. Lake/dock was right behind which made it really easy accessible. The owners are really nice and gets back to you right away with any questions you may have.There was a store mabe 6 minutes away that sold bait / gas station and adult beverages on other half. Or had a bait shop and shopping places about 25 minutes away.Will keep this cabin info when ready for another little get away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent!!!

Our family had a wonderful experience with this property. The lake home was lovely, comfortable, well supplied, spacious, and well decorated. Lots of sleeping space, convenient laundry room. The boat, kayaks were a great addition. Owners made registration, check- in, the whole process easy. They provided valuable information, good restaurants, activities, etc. I would highly recommend this property. Thank you Scott & Jenna!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Up North Decor but neighborhood feel

The decor and cleanliness of this house was amazing. We brought some friends with us that are frequent travelers. They loved this updated house! We loved the way this place was decorated and the awesome open space with well supplied kitchen. Bathrooms completely updated also. The lighting installed in the main living area upstairs is the new chandelier type and created some shadows and glare. A couple suggestions are to put mirrors in the two bedrooms that have to share a bathroom upstairs. Also, one of our party had trouble getting up the front steps because there is no railing. She uses a cane and is quite wobbly. Also, the downstairs is extremely cool with no way to get warm. Maybe some electric baseboard heat? The reason for the lower rating is a pet peeve of mine. The pictures of this house do not honestly display that it is in a tight neighborhood on a narrow peninsula with very close neighbors. In high tourist season, it no doubt is very busy with all the people coming and going. When you can't see what is on either side of the house, it is a good idea to ask questions. Overall we loved our stay because it was a quiet fall week and great views of the lake. I try to be as honest as possible in my reviews because I want others to do the same. We just want to know what to expect.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

This place met all our needs! 2 family rooms, 4 bedrooms, great sand area for the little ones with toys, lounge chairs, a beautiful camp fire area, great fishing off the dock for the little kids, great deck to view the lake, great AC and hot water. A large table in the basement for games and puzzles would have been nice and we would have used that area more. Tons of sleeping space! Great laundry facilities. The pontoon boat was a beautiful addition to our vacation! The kitchen was well stocked and everything was very clean!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family getaway!

Great cabin, with fantastic use of space. Nicely decorated and clean. Nice touches with luggage racks and fans in every room. Owners were very responsive. We had a fun week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great up north place

Gorgeous cabin. Everything was thought of. Wonderful kitchen Pontoon was top notch Beautiful lake. Quiet neighborhood. Wonderful place to get away from the everyday hassles of life.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just perfect

We had a great time the whole process was smooth. Owner was great to work with and the place was beautiful along with the property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

Our week at the lake house was just what we were hoping for: relaxing! So much so, that we booked it again for next summer. The house has all the right feels. The dock is just what we were hoping for. The boat was spacious enough for all of to stretch out. Thank you for sharing your property!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home

This was a beautiful home and very cozy! It was fully stocked with the essentials and right on the lake! Would definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend up north

Fantastic property! Exactly as pictured, very well stocked with everything needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

More than we expected

Beautiful home. Very clean. More than what we were expecting. Owners were very accommodating.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Birthday Celebration!

Great property and very nice house. The owner Scott was very easy to deal with and very accommodating. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Lake, Beautiful House. Peace and Relaxation with our Family. Priceless!!!!

We will definitely be going back up north for sure. The Peace and Beauty of this place was everything my family needed to unwind and relax. Bonfire's, Boat rides, kayaking, fishing and just spending time with my family. Scott, Jenna and Ed did a wonderful job making us all feel at home. I could not thank them enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful!

This property was a rare combination of a fantastic house, big, clear lake, and great outdoor amenities! We've stayed at many VRBO lake houses over the years, and this is really the only one that checked all the boxes! There was plenty of room for us all to stretch out, and even on the only rainy afternoon we had we were glad to just hang out in the house. The house was clearly recently redone, and very well at that. It was more like a luxury resort than a cabin! There was even a welcome package with treats, and each bathroom had complimentary soaps and lotions. The kids really enjoyed kayaking, and we rented the pontoon, which was fantastic and fun- very user friendly with its electric lift. Sylvan lake is super clear, and big enough for all the water sports. There's fun shopping at nearby Nisswa; lots of quaint and quirky little shops. All in all loved our stay at the Lakehouse Up North. :) Thanks for sharing your great property with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

The Lakehouse up North is absolutely perfect! Beautifully and thoughtfully designed, trendy but classic, super comfy and cozy. One person in our group even said they wanted the plans for the house, because it was SO perfect. We had a blast. Thanks for a great trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Better than Expected!!!

We stayed at this beautiful home for a girl's cousin's, sisters, nieces weekend. We truly enjoyed our time! Home was actually better than the pictures showed! Beautiful kitchen area, plently of seating area, sleeping area and huge sectional couch in downstairs that worked great for movie night!!! Will stay again if we visit this area!! Thanks, Sandy Gillespie and others, Clinton, MN
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls weekend

This place is top notch, beautiful and has everything one could need! We had our annual getaway with our high school girlfriends and it was absolutely fabulous! We didn’t want to leave! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Lakehouse!

The owners did a fabulous job with this property! I’d stay again for sure. Had everything we wanted and more. Great location for our annual girls weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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

Thoroughly enjoyed by all of us!

The only bad part of our stay was leaving. Thank you for sharing your wonderful space!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
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