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Massive Lakefront Cabin in Pillsbury Forest

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A spacious living area with two sofas, a coffee table, and a foosball table.
A long conference table with chairs, light fixtures, and windows.
A large, two-story house with multiple garage doors, a stone accent wall, and a central circular window.
An outdoor patio with Adirondack chairs, a wooden table, and a fire pit.
A wooden dock extending into a calm lake with a clear sky above.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 8•7 bedrooms•7 beds

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Nisswa, MN
  • Place, Gull Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Legacy at Cragun's
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Brainerd International Raceway
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Aspen

2 Double Beds

Balsam

1 Queen Bed

Birch (2nd master)

1 King Bed

Den

2 Single Beds

Maple (Master)

1 King Bed

Pines

2 Single Bunk Beds

Spruce

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Aspen Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Birch/Basement

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor

Toilet

Maple Bed "Hers"

Toilet · Shower only

Maple Bed "His"

Toilet · Shower only

Spruce/Balsam Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Massive Lakefront Cabin in Pillsbury Forest

Nestled on almost 3 acres within Pillsbury State Forest and 200 ft of lakeshore on picturesque Green Bass Lake, this massive 7-bed, 5.5-bath northwoods cabin has everything your guests need for an unforgettable reunion or family retreat. The entire home was remodeled in the spring of 2021 and features private bedrooms and baths, gym, a large kids room with climbing wall, huge gameroom and wet bar, outdoor playground, swimming dock, kayaks, paddleboards, & bikes. Located close to everything!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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: limit 3 total
No pets on furniture or beds, please mind floors.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2260237vb
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

About the area

Pillager

Located in Pillager, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Social 9 and Pine Beach are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Nisswa Family Fun Center and Northland Arboretum. Travelling with kids? Consider WonderTrek Children's Museum, or check out an event or a game at Brainerd International Raceway. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Nisswa, MN

What's nearby

  • Gull Lake - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • The Classic at Madden's Golf Course - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Legacy at Cragun's - 9 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Cragun's Legacy Courses - 10 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 20 min drive - 22.3 km

Getting around

  • Staples Station - 42 min drive
  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Huntin’ Shack Bar and Grill - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Northwoods Cafe - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Ernie's on Gull - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Mission Point - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Massive Lakefront Cabin in Pillsbury Forest pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Massive Lakefront Cabin in Pillsbury Forest?

As of 2 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Massive Lakefront Cabin in Pillsbury Forest on 7 September 2026 start from NZ$6,642, 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 Massive Lakefront Cabin in Pillsbury Forest?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Massive Lakefront Cabin in Pillsbury Forest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Massive Lakefront Cabin in Pillsbury Forest?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Massive Lakefront Cabin in Pillsbury Forest located?

This family-friendly Pillager cabin is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Gull Lake and Beauty Lake. Bay Lake and Mount Ski Gull are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. 19 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theresa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was amazing, as were the hosts! Very responsive! House was clean and had everything we needed and more! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very accurate property description and the cabin was lovely on arrival. Jordan was very helpful with a few questions and we had an amazing time over a long weekend with 3 families. The lake is small, but very nice and the paddle boat was great to take around. Adults and kids had a great time and we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ben V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful weekend in the north woods with friends! This home provides everything and more - spacious living corridors, ample beds, and so many different forms of entertainment! Highly recommended and looking forward to another stay soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deb M.

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

Summer Family vacation

The property worked out great for our large family of 16. Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms and large dining table to all gather for meals. Would definitely recommend it!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The pictures do not do this house justice, the property is absolutely beautiful! Our family of 15 people fit perfectly into the home and we all felt like we had enough space. The kitchen has everything you need to cook, the large dining table is great for big groups. Our family was ages 1 year old - 65 years old and there was something for everyone to stay entertained. Lots of accommodations for little ones and kids. There were so many bikes in the garage, literally everyone could go for a ride. The kids and teens in our family loved the floating trampoline / slide. Even on July 4th there was barely anyone on the lake, we essentially had the lake to ourselves. It was incredible and lots of great fishing! Multiple paddle boards and a paddle boat accommodated everyone on the water. We would totally stay here again in the future, all of us didn’t want the week to end. 10/10 would recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cory K.

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

Family Getaway for all ages

We had a wonderful time. Whether we were jumping in the lake off the inflatable, playing video games in the arcade, riding bikes on the trail or fishing from the dock it was fun for everyone. From grandparents to less than a year old the house had everything we needed including a massive table that could seat everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helmut W.

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

Could not have asked for a better experience

The home was beautiful with plenty of bedrooms for a family of 10. The owner was very responsive and accommodating. Beautiful small lake just right for relaxing, fishing and tubing. Close to plenty of golf courses. Loved the whole experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle O.

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

Great view, clean accommodations, well stocked!

We held our annual family gathering (ages 1-83) and were able to spread out in the beautiful bedrooms. The lake views were amazing! We especially enjoyed watching a family of loons on the lake and turkeys and deer on the lawn all week. The kitchen was VERY well stocked with cook ware and tableware. We've stayed in many places, and this one ranks at the very top! Thanks for a great place to relax and unwind!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

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

Fantastic stay

Our family decided to celebrate Christmas with a long weekend getaway. The Pillsbury cabin did not disappoint! It is a beautiful property with lots to do. The hot tub and game room downstairs provided hours of fun. The huge dining room table allowed all 17 of us to eat our meals together which is rare for a group of our size. Everything was fantastic! Jordan was great to deal with and very accommodating. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

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

A perfect getaway!

We wanted to get all the cousins together to celebrate the end of the school year, and this home provided the perfect, memorable, luxurious vacation for all of us. From swimming in the lake, to using the owner provided paddle boards, it was a blast! Everything was so clean and easy to use. There was nothing lacking! We will definitely be booking this dream home again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shanen H.

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

Great Family Reunion Lake vacation

Spent a week with family of 15 ages 8 to 82, wonderful experience right on beautiful serene lake with plenty to do. Nice deep swimming lake, used water trampoline and slide every day plus beautiful calm lake for paddle boarding and kayaking, fishing great aa well. House had everything could want with plenty of room for everyone and well stocked kitchen, we ate in most nights. Kids loved arcade in basement. Owners quick to respond to any issues and whole process was easy, would definitely recommend and will come back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shanen H.

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

Perfect lake Getaway for all ages

We had an absolutely wonderful family vacation at this lake house! With multiple generations in our group (14 of us total), it’s not always easy to find a place that works for everyone — but this home truly delivered.The house was spotless when we arrived, and everything was just as described. The kitchen was well-equipped and spacious, and we especially appreciated the huge dining table that fit our entire family comfortably — perfect for meals, games, and late-night chats.The highlight for everyone was the lake! There were so many activities to keep us busy — from paddle boarding and kayaking to jumping on the water trampoline and sliding into the lake. The kids (and adults!) were constantly outside enjoying the water.This was the perfect setting to relax, reconnect, and make memories. We’d definitely come back again and highly recommend it to other families or large groups looking for a fun and comfortable lakefront escape!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kipp H.

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

The Dining Room Table for 22 People Sold Us!!

Our family converged at this beautiful lake home for Thanksgiving and it was really perfect. The size of the house meant that we were never "on top" of each other -- the kids played in the game room downstairs and trekked through the wooded trees to find branches for the outdoor fire pit while the adults stayed upstairs! The views of the lake (even in cold weather) were amazing and the dining room table meant that we all got to have evening meals together. In the summer, I can imagine this would be quite amazing to be out on the lake, as well. Jordan was readily available by text message and helped immediately when we had one small issue (not enough towels). I would highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valorie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was such a great house to get away for our cousin reunion! Plenty of space and super comfortable. Great communication and great amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katie I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a group of 14 couples stay for the weekend. With the 7 bedrooms, we all had a comfortable stay and we enjoyed the sauna, hot tub, lake and game room. While the weather wasn't great for us, there was plenty of space inside and the game room was great. Jordan was very quick to communicate and accommodated our group so well. Overall, it was a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elaine M.

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

What an amazing place for a large family.,!

Jordan was so great to work with! I arrived and house was cold -55 degrees- he remotely set temp up but fan ran and no change in temp by next morning. He got local manager to bring over three heaters and got repair guy out. Easy fix as gas wasn’t turned on. Nice and toasty after that. Jordan checked in to make sure all was ok. The house is huge with lots of room to either be together or in small groups or alone! I was so excited to have my family of 18 all sit at one table together for Thanksgiving! The kitchen had everything we needed. Beds were comfy. The rec room with arcade games, bubble hockey, and more was great for all the kids ages 8 to 46!! sledding down the hill was a hit as was the snowball fight. Perfect house for a large group! Many happy memories were made here!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jackie W.

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

Best Family Vacation

My family and I had the best time. The house was perfect for a big group with kids. There was plenty of space for everybody. We rented a pontoon and went tubing everyday and also enjoyed the kayaks and paddle boat. It was like we had the lake to ourselves. The owner and property manager were super helpful and communicative. We had no complaints and would love to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

David B.

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

Family reunion

We had a very enjoyable stay. The house was perfect for our family of 16. Lots of activities for everyone to do. Owner was great. We brought our pontoon boat which made up for the lack of any swimming beach. I didn’t realize that fact from the listing pictures and description so consequently there was no place for the littlest kids to swim. Water around the dock was tough on the feet. There were lots of water activities with the kayaks, SUP, and paddle boat and the fishing was fabulous. If having a small swimming beach isn’t important to you then this is a great house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

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

Like being on a private lake!

This house was perfect our family meet-up. We were often the only ones down by the water/on the lake! The kids had a blast with the play room, play-set, yard toys, etc. Plenty of room for everyone to spread out too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jordan Schuetzle

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We love this home and want others to share in the fun of bringing your family and friends together when we can't use it. My wife and I enjoy hosting and want to help you have the best vacation.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with Brainerd and Nisswa having visited here many times growing up. There is so much to do you'll never be able to do it all in one trip. When the opportunity came to purchase a home that allowed us to spend longer periods of time up here we jumped!

What makes this property unique

This house is incredibly peaceful and has amazing views. The lake is big enough for recreation, is stocked with plenty of fish, and will only ever have 5 homes on it, the rest being state forest. It is a peaceful retreat only minutes from all of the action and excitement of the Brainerd lakes area.

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