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5 Acre property. Private TENNIS and PICKLEBALL COURT. Sandy Beach, Good Fishing.

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Red Sand Retreat
Brand new TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL COURT!
Property grounds
Gourmet Kitchen, with two ovens.
Spacious Yellow Room, KING Bed

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Brainerd, MN
  • Lake Ossawinnamakee
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Brainerd International Raceway
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Paul Bunyan Land
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Convertible bed(s)

+2
6 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 2

Spaces

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

About this property

5 Acre property. Private TENNIS and PICKLEBALL COURT. Sandy Beach, Good Fishing.

PRIVATE TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL COURT. YEAR ROUND RENTALS. JULY is Weekly rental only, Saturday - Saturday. Partial week rentals available all other months. NO BACHELOR GROUPS, sorry.
Located on Red Sand Lake, only minutes from Baxter/Brainerd shopping, SECLUDED (5 acres and 350 feet lakeshore) one-of-a-kind custom built Yankee Barn Home.

Extraordinary 4 BR/2.5 BA (sleeps 13) features gourmet kitchen w/stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and center island, lovely formal entry, generous main floor laundry. Lakeside master suite has built-in dressers, huge walk in closet, glass block 2 head shower & granite double sink vanity. This is an amazing and unique vacation property. The upper level boasts built-in bed w/ladder to loft, full bath, 3 BR, separate sitting/sleeping areas both open to the main level w/views of the soaring 2-story wood burning ledge stone fireplace. Basement has ping pong, foosball, large screen tv, games, poker table, board games Need more space? then rent 1 brm/1bath guest house over detached garage. This is also a winter wonderland. A paradise for snowmobiling, ride for miles to Gull and Paul B. Trail. Ski gull is 10 minutes away with tubing and skiing. Call for nightly winter rates, minimum two night stay.


Keywords: Lake House, Tennis and Pickleball

Property manager

Kari Metz

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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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
Toys, beach items, movies, and bikes provided.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

Brainerd

Located in Brainerd, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Gull Lake. Travelling with kids? Consider WonderTrek Children's Museum, or check out an event or a game at Brainerd International Raceway. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Brainerd, MN

What's nearby

  • Lake Ossawinnamakee - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 13 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Paul Bunyan Land - 16 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Gull Lake - 18 min drive - 19.5 km
  • The Classic at Madden's Golf Course - 26 min drive - 24.4 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 Acre property. Private TENNIS and PICKLEBALL COURT. Sandy Beach, Good Fishing. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at 5 Acre property. Private TENNIS and PICKLEBALL COURT. Sandy Beach, Good Fishing.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 Acre property. Private TENNIS and PICKLEBALL COURT. Sandy Beach, Good Fishing.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5 Acre property. Private TENNIS and PICKLEBALL COURT. Sandy Beach, Good Fishing. located?

This family-friendly Brainerd holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Gregory Park and Mississippi River. Lake Ossawinnamakee and Triangle Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 142 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcia B.

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

Celebrating Family Christmas

We appreciated the holiday decor at the property, especially the Christmas tree. We enjoyed walking on the lake, the fire pit, the hot tub, the game room, yard space for our dog - everything! The kitchen was great for meal prep. The entire property was very welcoming. It was perfect for our mix of ages. We loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad P.

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

Perfect location!

Beautiful property with quick access to all the area has to offer!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S.

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

Family vacation

Quiet location, spacious and relaxing. The hot tub and pickleball court were our favorites.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

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

Fun Family Time

The place was great, had so many activities for the family with plenty of space for everyone. Beautiful and private property that was very peaceful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vinh P.

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

Perfect getaway

Amazing host. Beautiful property with ton of activities. Can’t wait to go back here again soon. Thank you for having us
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip N.

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

Great summer place!

Host was responsive and easy to work with, the place was amazing. So many activities we could have stayed there for much longer. I recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

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

Clearwater

This house was amazing! Beautiful lot and super peaceful. I would definitely recommend staying here with friends or many different families as there is more than enough accommodations. Thank you Kari for a great weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

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

Great place for families

We stayed for a weekend and had a wonderful time! Kari was a great host and was available for questions if we had any. Great place for families because there are a lot of things the property has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

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

The perfect weekend

An excellent location to have a great time for a large group of adults. We are a group of friends that get together once a year, and we were not disappointed. The house was great for our needs, plenty of activities for everyone to enjoy and great weather.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Curtis L.

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

Privacy Galore

This property offers a lot of privacy. Our family enjoyed the pickelball court, the child scooter, the bonfire and the many outside chairs & tables.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Great location and winter wonderland!

We had a great time! Thanks for letting us experience this lovely home. Lots of winter activities close by and would love to return in the summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roger M.

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

Beautiful setting and amazingly responsive host

We believe we booked the home during a transition time when they were doing some updating and cleaning. Things like into the season and putting boats and docks away and so forth as well. The host were incredible and easy to reach and better response. The home setting and privacy are spectacular.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex O.

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

Excellent

It was a very nice property
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Quenilla E., Faribault

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

Weekend Getaway

The property was absolutely beautiful and look just like the pictures. There was so much space and activities to do! They even left us smores! We will definitely be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

mark g.

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

Wonderful Family Christmas

This was our second Christmas stay at this beautiful property. The house was decorated for the season and our children and grandchildren had a great time. There are so many activities do do on the property and so much room that everyone could spread out and have fun. Kari is a a great host and is very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David N.

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

Birthday gathering

The property was perfect for our needs. There was plenty for the grandkids to do and they tried to do it all! The place was very well equipped with everything we needed. Adults really enjoyed the fire.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

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

Winter Weekend

Our group of 10 had a great time at this property! Only thing to note is that a few of the beds are only accessible by ladder, but besides that the home was as-advertised. Communication with our host was simple and we all had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janelle S.

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

Amazing lake front property

Amazing lake front property in Brainerd. Neighbors are far away, nice and private. Lots of stuff to do in the house. Great communication with the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim Y.

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

Quiet seclusion in a beautiful setting

We knew we'd pick the right place for our vacation when we drove down the long, wooded driveway to arrive at Red Sand Retreat. It offered comfortable, clean accommodations, in a very peaceful, private and serene setting. Our three grandsons particularly enjoyed being able to spend time on the pontoon boat. Kari is an excellent host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara L.

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

Bachelorette of my dreams!

I had my bachelorette party here and there were 17 of us and fit us all SO comfortably. Like there was soooo much sleeping space and just hanging out space!!! The yard is incredible and so is the beach. I couldn’t have asked for a better place. Kari was helpful and awesome for anything we needed. Perfect home and very close to night life too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa R.

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

RoMar Vaca

Great 4 days on this private and quite property. Plenty of room for 11 guests, 6 adults and 5 children - 13 years to four months. Lots of activities for all of us to enjoy from boating, fishing, tennis, ping pong, biking etc. Pretty much stayed there the whole time. Kari was great at answering our questions and keeping in touch during our stay as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

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

Can't wait for next time!

Kari's property was nothing short of spectacular. We were comfortable throughout our entire stay, enjoyed the amenities and had plenty of space for parking and to spread out with a double digit group. Kari's communication was excellent and prompt, always being available if we needed something. Can't wait to book with her again. 10/10 would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas R., Bismarck

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Description of 4 bedrooms was deceiving.

Bedroom on the top floor had a tall ladder to climb up into it. NOT suitable entry for adults. Thus we were short one bedroom for our married children, Apartment unit over garage had a musty and strong gasoline odor from the equipment stored beneath. We enjoyed the hot tub! Normally not available during summer, but available for our stay.- We used daily. Master Bedroom suite was excellent. The 2 queen bed mattresses are worn out and need replacing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Vicki D.

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

Family Fun

We really enjoyed staying in your lovely home in the woods with our 2 dogs. They got lots of walks in the "woods". Even thought it was in the 20s and 30s, we still hiked, kayaked and played lots of board games. The heat was a bit wonky and we wouldn't have even noticed if it hadn't gotten down to the 20s at night, but the owners responded quickly. There are plenty of space heaters and blankets! And the wood fire was just what we were looking for. We couldn't quite figure out all the hot tub stuff. Just a lot of technical reading and I didn't want to mess it up. Maybe I was too tired from all the walking, LOL! We cooked all our meals and everything we needed for cooking was available. Thanks again! (sorry we had to mark to a 4 because of lack of heat; but thank you for the many options available to keep us warm)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Mark H.

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

Great Experience

Overall, a great experience. Here's our families "Pros/Cons" list. Pros: --Kitchen is ridiculously stocked with everything you need --The home is well decorated and maintained. Clean. Old barnwood decor throughout. It's awesome --The sand area and hammock were appreciated and well used. --Lots of land, means no near neighbors. Can spread out a bit. --Lots of activities with tennis court. Lots of places to go isolate if that's your jam --Great communication from owner --very reasonable pontoon rental rate Cons: --I found the mattress in the "southwestern" decorated room very uncomfortable (possibly personal preference) --The house is noisy, you can hear through walls/doors/floor pretty easily --Fishing wasn't good (not fault of owners) --Lake is unusually shallow and weed growth was excessive (not fault of owners) --Can't really swim off/around the dock, needed to go out in the pontoon In short, things that the owners had control of were exceptional. We had a great time, and appreciate your home being opened up to our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

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