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Gull Lake Cottage with Lakeside Boathouse

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Sunset view from the lakeside deck.
Terrace/patio
Lakeside view of main house and boathouse.
Sunset over Main Gull Lake.
Large open family room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6264.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Brainerd, MN
  • Gull Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Brainerd International Raceway
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • The Classic at Madden's Golf Course
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Gull Lake Cottage with Lakeside Boathouse

Lake cottage located on Gull Lake's infamous Gold Coast with 170 feet of sugar sand shoreline and over a half an acre of landscaped grounds. This property features a completely renovated 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with a huge entertaining room, lakeside sitting room, lakeside deck, forced air AC and heat. AND an awesome seasonal, west facing Boathouse that sits right on the waters edge providing breathtaking sunset views nightly. Seasonal Boathouse is fully equipped with a kitchenette, full bathroom, fireplace & AC. Ideally located in the heart of the "Beautiful Brainerd Lakes Area"- minutes from world-class championship golf, bike trails, casual and fine dining, the Shops of Nisswa and just a short walk to the Love Lake campground and "Boats & Beyond" boat & marine rental for conveniently securing all of your watercraft rental needs. Boathouse is seasonal, available May 1st-September 30th, therefore property accommodates 6 guests during these dates.

Property manager

Michelle

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view

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8.4 out of 10, (6 reviews)
Beautiful experience on Gull Lake.

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
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.
$350 cleaning fee
$1000 refundable damage deposit.
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult when spending the night in the boathouse.

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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Brainerd

Located in Brainerd, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Cragun's Legacy Courses and The Pines Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gull Lake and Mississippi River. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Brainerd International Raceway or North Central Speedway. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Brainerd, MN

What's nearby

  • Gull Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Cragun's Legacy Courses - 15 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Legacy at Cragun's - 20 min drive - 12.2 km
  • The Classic at Madden's Golf Course - 21 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ernie's on Gull - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Boulder Tap House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cowboy*s - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Cragun's Resort on Gull Lake - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gull Lake Cottage with Lakeside Boathouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gull Lake Cottage with Lakeside Boathouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gull Lake Cottage with Lakeside Boathouse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gull Lake Cottage with Lakeside Boathouse located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Gull Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of North Long Lake and Brainerd International Raceway. Cragun's Legacy Courses and Nisswa Family Fun Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 32 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sally J.

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

Great experience

We had a great stay, the property had everything we needed. Incredible sunset views! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin J.

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

Quick Trip With Family

This house was very clean, nice, and right on the water. Michelle was responsive and friendly. We’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ron b.

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

Fun Family Vacation Spot!

A fun place for the family to gather. We loved that we could dock our boat right there on the property, and the pool house had some great items for water fun. Our family had a lovely experience at this home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

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

Great Stay!

Excellent good size home right on the water with its own dock, a separate boat house with another fold-out bed, bath and kitchenette. But the location was great. We rented a boat within 100 yd from our place and drove it over and parked on our dock. Very central to Gull Lake. Enjoyed morning coffee on the deck, evening cocktails same (and out on our dock) and cooked some awesome dinners on their Traeger (and had bought some great wines we bought from Costco close by). Manager was super awesome and communicated great and helped us for all our needs. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan N., Chicago, Illinois

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

This is the real deal "Up North"

We had a wonderful week up on Gull Lake. Michelle was extremely helpful and available for any questions we had. The property was awesome! Our kids loved the boathouse and the swimming was fantastic right off of the dock. Super sandy and shallow for a long way so no worries with the kids. Overall, we would highly recommend this property. Great location with so many things to do nearby.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

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

Great October Weekend

We really enjoyed our stay on Gull Lake. The house is located in a great spot with easy access to restaurants and activities. We enjoyed the large yard and the game room! Michelle was an excellent host and we hope to visit again in warmer months when we can enjoy the amazing lake shore and boat house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nolan K.

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

Great stay on Gull!

Perfect hangout property on Gull. Host was amazing. 100% recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

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

Perfect sunsets!

The home looks just like the pictures, and the sunsets are even better. We stayed for a week, and had a great time with the yard games, shuffleboard, and floaties in the shallow water. Awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hildegard S.

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

Space, swimming and sunsets

Great stay. Shallow-swimable part of gull lake. Great access to kayaks etc for amazing sunset paddles. Lots of room to spread out. Fun boat house space too. Michelle was great to work with. Made it easy and fun. Very kind!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brandon S.

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

Northwoods retreat

Check in was easy Awesome view Clean house Great get-away
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

chris p.

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

Amazing weekend on Gull.

Michelle is an outstanding Host! The property is how the pics show it, it’s amazing! My Wife, 16 year old daughter and her 16 year old friend had a great time! The water is clear and the lake bottom is sand. Location is ideal for lots of restaurants, BIR, North Long, Nisswa and surrounding areas. The house is great to relax on any of the decks and patios all around the property. The teenagers loved the Boat House and stayer it that all weekend. The fire pit is perfect, along with the dock. We will be back very soon. We loved the house!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judith S.

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

Exceptional Stay

Everything was lovely and comfortable! Michelle was wonderful and over delivered!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vicki G.

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

Fantastic stay!

Perfect place for a quick getaway for our family. The cabin was just as described and plenty of space for all. We couldn’t have asked for a better host than Michelle!! She was so welcoming and very quick to respond to me.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

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

Awesome place for a getaway

My husband, daughter (age 6), and I needed to get out of the house and found this gem of a place on beautiful Gull Lake. We stayed for 5 days and we were very sad to leave. It’s beautifully renovated and a perfect location. We went to the shops in Nisswa, ate pizza at Raffertys, and went for walks and bike rides. Michelle is the perfect host and a super nice person. She stopped by when we asked her to look at something for us and I think I made a friend! We hope to come back this summer and will come back every summer if we can! I recommend this place to anyone and everyone!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

margaret M.

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

Gull Lake

Everything was as promised and well taken care of.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jesse R.

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

Great little getaway

We needed some time away from our house this February and found this nice lake view cabin to be a great escape. Beautiful sunsets across the lake and tons of daylight in every room help lift your spirits. The host was very responsive to our needs and checkin was easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Winter getaway

The property was as advertised and met our needs for an “up north” winter experience. Michelle was very helpful with answering all our questions. The house was comfortable and clean and the big room was nice to hang out in and play games. The kitchen was decently supplied as we made all our breakfasts and lunches. I would recommend the place to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leah S.

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

MEA getaway

Very well appointed and clean. Views of the lake were pretty and we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nick G.

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

A stay you won’t forget - worth every penny!

My family and I will be making 1-2 annual trips here from now on, and I’ve already recommended this beautiful property/retreat to lots of friends, family, and clients.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Great property . Michelle was an excellent communicator and was very helpful.

Perfect!

10/10 Excellent

Alex H.

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

Weekend trip

Great rental and location. Highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda H., Minnetrista, MN

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

Gull Lake

Our family of 7 loved our stay at this cabin and boat house. There is plenty of room to gather both in and outside the cabin and it is so clean and updated. We loved the outdoor games and the lake activities. The boat house gave Grandma a place to socially distance while still being able to participate in the family vacation. Highly Recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leon W., McFarland

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

Excellent location to enjoy Gull Lake

We visited with 5 adult family members, and had a great time. We really have nothing but postives to pomote this location: cleanliness, finishes (updates to the home), amenities (grill, yard games, dock is in great shape) owner communication was easy and excellent. Lake views are great and the boat house (essentially a bungalow on the water) provides additional private space for members of your group. The Boats & Beyond Marina is literally a stone's throw away and we did rent a pontoon. Very nice family run business and super convienent. If you bring your own boat (which is also did), there is a public launch at Gull Lake Recreational Area, a couple fo minutes away. We did not use the lower level, which contains a nice laundry room, living space and bedroom and as others have mentioned, is not updated. For planning your sleeping arrangements - there are four actual beds, one king, two twins and a lower level (full or queen? - with no egress window) the remaining sleeping would be accomodated with pull out sleeper sofa's. This includes the boat house. We would highly recommend this location for families, the lake has a great sand bottom right off your pier. Amenities, yard games, etc. are all there for you to enjoy. The fire pit is secluded along the boat house. We would classify the lake activity in this location as moderate, not secluded and not too busy. There is plenty of wildlife, boats to watch and it's centrally located on the chain of lakes. You are located next to an RV park, but the park is rather quite and neighbors are very friendly . Everyone really enjoyed their stay and we would highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Janelle H.

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

Amazing Family Vacation on Gull Lake

We had a great experience at this property. It was very clean and worked well for our family. Short drive to Nisswa and the Paul Bunyan bike trail. Great lake to play in and a short walk to Boats and Beyond for boat rentals. Definitely would return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Theresa O.

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

Great for families

The owner was great to work with! We loved the large family room for hanging out! Our stay was wonderful!

About the host

Hosted by Michelle

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Why they chose this property

Because Lake living and Sunsets are meant to be shared!

What makes this property unique

The love lake campground and marina is just a short walk away. Having the campground nearby to pick up bait or light groceries is a plus. Located on the grounds of the campground is Boats & Beyond boat rental which offer easy pickup and drop off for renters who want to enjoy a day on the lake. Boats and Beyond rents pontoons, fishing boats and equipment and jet skis.

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English
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