Property Overview About this rental House 1500 sq. ft Guest house 580 5 bedrooms 12 beds Sleeps 12 3 bathrooms 3 full baths Spaces Kitchen Living Room Deck/Patio Island View on Birch Lake Welcome! Enjoy time with family and friends at this beautiful lakefront property on Birch Lake. The lake has 15 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 45 feet. Good fishing is available on Birch Lake for northern pike, walleye, crappie, and largemouth bass. This lake is known for producing some quality walleye. Other fish include bluegill, rock bass, and perch. The main house is a charming updated 1400 square foot home with 3 bedrooms and a sleeping capacity of 6. There is a gas fireplace in the living room to enjoy the coziness on a cool evening, or a spacious large deck on the lakeside to enjoy an evening outside in the warmer months. The main house also includes a fully equipped kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a spectacular view of Birch Lake! The adorable guest house is available in the spring, summer, and fall, and is 500 square feet, featuring two bedrooms, with a capacity of 6 guests, a TV player, a full bathroom, and a kitchenette. We are just a few miles away from the Paul Bunyan state trails for snowmobiles and/or walking trails, Public Water access to launch your boat for water recreation and fishing. Depending on the weather, the dock, kayaks, canoe lily pad and grill, and outdoor seating will only be available; typically from May 10th to September 15th. Summer Pontoons rentals are available, as well. Call Cody at 218-820-3201. Hackensack also has a great store to rent electric bikes in town. If you are in need of a boat rental please ask. Please, no more than 2 dogs on leashes at all times on the property. No cats allowed. All guests on the property must be listed. No additional guests or pets are allowed. If there are additional guests or pets, you will be asked to leave with no refund given. *There is no room for Campers or RVs on the property. Check-in time is 5 PM. Check-out time is strictly 10 AM so that we can turn over the cabin for the next guests arriving. Every thirty minutes after 10 AM you will be charged fifty dollars per half hour. A rental agreement and liability forms must be signed 24 after the confirmed reservation. We do have steps to get to the lake. We do have steps to get to guest house.
We hope that you will make Island View on Birch Lake your vacation destination and begin making memories to last a lifetime!
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
No pets on furniture Clean up after pet outside
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please take all garbage out to bin by front of driveway and close the cover on Wednesday night and check out day. Cleaning staff will enter the house at 10 am . Everyone must be out at 10 am .
Make sure any pots and pans used are clean and placed back.
Leave linen on beds with pillows. All dirty towels on bathroom floor. Any extra blankets or linens used that were not on a bed please place on the bathroom floor so we can get them cleaned.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please take the garbage out Wednesday and when you check out at 10am.
No fireworks. Cleaning staff will enter at 10am check out. AC not go below 73
No other pets allowed other then dogs
No dogs allowed in guest house
Dogs must be kept on leash
Clean up dog poop
Never leave dog alone in house .
Liability/rental agreement must signed by all two weeks before check in. No refunds if anything breaks we will have a repairs done asap.
Important information
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Property Registration Number 35
Property # 1419718vb
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: Must have dog approval.No dogs left alone inside
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
About the area
Hackensack
Located in Hackensack, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Woodtick Theatre and Paul Bunyan Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tianna Country Club and Shingnobee Recreation Area. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
Cedar Lakes Casino & Hotel - 48 min drive - 70.4 km
Cross Lake Recreation Area - 56 min drive - 92.2 km
Restaurants
Charng Thai Restaurant - 9 min drive
Viddles And Joe - 9 min drive
Blue Ox Coffee House - 9 min drive
Drake’s Pizza - 9 min drive
American Legion post 202 - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Up North 5 bedrooms two houses on Birch Lake pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Up North 5 bedrooms two houses on Birch Lake?
As of 19 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Up North 5 bedrooms two houses on Birch Lake on 25 August 2026 start from NZ$3,691, 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 Up North 5 bedrooms two houses on Birch Lake?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Up North 5 bedrooms two houses on Birch Lake?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Up North 5 bedrooms two houses on Birch Lake?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Up North 5 bedrooms two houses on Birch Lake located?
This family-friendly Hackensack holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Tenmile Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Stony Lake and Birch Lake Park. Hackensack City Hall and Lending Library are also within 6 miles (10 km).
About the host
Hosted by Julie Young
We love family and family time. We hope you can make great family memories at the lake house and relax and enjoy time off. We are also free if you have any questions please call us.
Why they chose this property
This is a unique property that has a guest home also available at the listed price so you get two for one. The main house offers three bedrooms two bathrooms and a kitchen, and a living room with great views. The guest house offers 2 bedrooms and a full bath with a kitchenette. Kayaks, Lily Pad, and Garages are available May to 9-28. Must sign liability forms one month before check-in to use kayaks, and lily pad. The main house will be open all year. We are just a few miles from the Paul Bunyan Trail. The local stores are just a few miles and great restaurants are just a few miles away.
What makes this property unique
On Beautiful, Birch Lake is in our backyard. Nice Fire pit ready for s' mores. Kayaks and lily pad ready for swimming or fishing. Our property is great for large families that need more space. Our backyard is peaceful and beautiful. Many parking spaces are available. Birch Lake, Hackensack, Minnesota is a 1284-acre lake that has 14 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 45 feet. This lake is primarily managed for northern pike and walleye and secondarily for bluegill, largemouth bass, black crappie, and yellow perch. The lake property owners of Birch Lake homes and Birch lake cabins in Hackensack enjoy an added bonus. After spending a day enjoying their lake property, they can boat into town, park at the city docks, and enjoy a great meal at one of the restaurants in town. Birch Lake has many areas of excellent sand shoreline and many older cabins sitting right on the waterfront. Birch Lake is a fun lake to put your boat in at the city docks and take a slow cruise around. We do have cameras outside the house. Please be aware of wildlife and do not leave any food out.