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Whispering Pines Lakeside Retreat

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Paddle boards available
Island/ bar
Kitchen
Master bathroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Character Challenge Course
  • Place, Itasca State Park
  • Place, Two Inlets State Forest

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

4 season porch

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

Guest 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest 3

2 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Whispering Pines Lakeside Retreat

Newly remodeled 3 bedroom 2 bath cabin on Portage Lake near Park Rapids, Minnesota. New kitchen and all new flooring in May/June of 2021. Both bathrooms have been remodeled as well. This 2100 square foot cabin has an open floor plan in the main area, with bar seating and a large farmhouse table, sofa seating area, and full size kitchen. There is a massive 1200 sq foot 3 season porch with lots of room for indoor activities. There is a washer and dryer for renter use, bedding, towels, linens, soaps, and basic kitchen tools stocked. The kitchen has a full size fridge/freezer, oven, dishwasher, air fryer, toaster, coffee pot, pots, pans, dishes/silverware, drinkware, towels, and soap. The deck has a propane grill. There is a fire pit, dock, and sand beach area. There are a few games, puzzles, books, and toys in the cabin and fishing poles in the porch. There are 2 paddle boards and 2 kayaks on the property.

Bedroom 1, King Bed

Bedroom 2, Queen Bed

Bedroom 3, Daybed with trundle

Bedroom 4 (closed in porch area); 2 single beds and full size futon,
Couch can be used for sleeping also.

The Park Rapids area is a relaxing summer destination for you and your family to relax by the beachside fire, shop, hike, dine, atv, boat, fish, or visit local tourist destinations. Some options are; visit Dorset for dinner at the famous Campanero's Mexican Restaurant, The Dorset House or La Pasta Italian Eatery. The town of Park Rapids offers shopping, coffee shops, cafes and restaurants. Itasca State Park is located within a 20 minute drive and offers biking, hiking and an on site restaurant. There is also an extensive ATV trail system if you want to bring your ATV! The Heartland bike trail is just minutes from the cabin. Your perfect summer getaway! Sorry due to our insurance and renters with allergies we can not accommodate pets.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Park Rapids

Located in Park Rapids, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Character Challenge Course and Skoe Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Itasca State Park and Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center.
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Park Rapids, MN

What's nearby

  • Character Challenge Course - 14 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Hubbard County Historical Museum - 15 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Skoe Park - 15 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Itasca State Park - 30 min drive - 30.6 km
  • Two Inlets State Forest - 40 min drive - 30.9 km

Getting around

  • Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Great Northern Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Espresso 34 - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whispering Pines Lakeside Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Whispering Pines Lakeside Retreat ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whispering Pines Lakeside Retreat ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whispering Pines Lakeside Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Eagle Lake, Character Challenge Course and Red Bridge Park. Hubbard County Historical Museum and Fresenius Medical Care at St Joseph North are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay. There is plenty of room and it is very well stocked! Nice fire pit and little sand beach area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

martin p.

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

Wonderful lakeside getaway!

Had a great time with family at this wonderful lakeside home. Fully furnished. Plenty of room and great fishing from the private dock.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Fall foliage getaway

We had a wonderful long weekend getaway. House was vety spacious, comfortable ans well stocked. Loved the lake views..
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaley M.

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

Book this cabin!

The perfect place for a peaceful getaway. Has everything you need and more! Will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandi J.

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

Enjoyed our stay

We enjoyed the amount of space for all of us to spread out during our stay. The listing did have a hot tub but there wasn’t one and we were disappointed by that. It was still a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karmen M.

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

Girl trip

We loved the lake home. Plenty of room and loved looking at the lake. Close to town for shopping and dining out. Easy to get to. Would stay again .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cassie K.

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

Great Family Space

We had a great time here!! Well stocked home and lots of indoor and outdoor toys for both kids and adults. The sandy beach, raft, kayaks and paddle boards were the favorites!! The separate 3 season porch was great for the kids to play on the rainy days!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan O.

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

Great stay

Cabin is as advertised. Clean, nice beach and open areas for the family to gather in. Flat yard up top to play yard games on. A great stay. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Theresa W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Left a note for owner on our departure; any issues were not that important. The location was wonderful: easy access to Itasca State Park and to Park Rapids. The dry firewood offered was greatly appreciated, especially after a downpour the night we arrived.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina V., Springfield, MN

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

Family vacation

Comfortable beds, home was perfectly stocked with everything you need. Beautiful lake view from the deck. Perfect fire pit for s’mores. Dock available to tie boat up to during the day. A perfect lake vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark H., Kasson, MN

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

Quiet and relaxing

Had a great week in mid July with a couple of our teenage kids along. It wasn’t very hot, so my wife used the porch quite a bit with the windows open. Plenty of space to make a quilt without tying up the dining room table. Kids used the kayaks and paddle boards and caught fish from the dock. Only saw one other boat on the lake. Kitchen had everything we needed to make meals. Beds were very comfortable. Definitely worth a return visit if we’re in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mindy A.

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

Family vacation

Enjoyed a very nice week at a very calm lake. The tucked away lake home was perfect for our family with plenty of space to hangout including a really big porch with lots of seating. Very nice kitchen to prepare our food. Loved fishing off the dock every evening and sitting by the fire at dark. Beautiful views sitting on the deck. This is the first VRBO we have ever done. We will definitely consider renting this house again because we really enjoyed the privacy we had with the really calm lake, and the owners were really great to work with if we had any concerns. Thank you!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brett F., Minneapolis, MN

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

Cozy getaway

This place was great - Tammie was a gracious host and very flexible. The property was very quiet and we enjoyed a fantastic week of weather! We brought our boat (easy launch access) and were able to find the center strip of sandy bottom to fish the weed edge (lots of weeds, but not the hosts' fault) - and had great success! Landed 8 different species and nice sizes...don't believe what the DNR lakefinder tells you. We were even able to land a few walleyes that shocked the locals! Frequent bald eagle sightings (one roosted right near the dock) and the lake overall was very quiet. Anytime I Vrbo I want clean, comfortable accommodations and this definitely fit the bill.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Reena T., Bayport, MN

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great week at the lake!!

We had a great week on Portage Lake!!! This is a smaller lake so it was very quiet all week. Things picked up closer to the weekend. Fishing off the dock was very plentiful with tons of pan fish, bass and even a small walleye. The kayaks were a nice addition. The fire pit is in a great spot down near the lake. The cabin has plenty of space for everybody but the porch is was the best part. We always found ourselves gathered there. FYI PARENTS- There IS NOT a first aid kit here. So no band aids, anti-itch cream for bug bites or tweezers for ticks so remember to bring your own. The hosts were very responsive any time we reached out to them.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gayle M.

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

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enjoyed our 4th year at your place gets better every year
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

lance r.

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

Cute house, great location

Located within minutes from Park Rapids and 20 to Itasca. Great amenities, house was perfectly remodeled. Would stay here and and am sure you won’t be disappointed. Parking area is a bit tight, especially if you have a boat and trailer, but do-able.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Pam S.

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

Whispering Pines Cabin Get-a-Way

We enjoyed our stay very much. We needed a place to relax and unwind and this cabin on Portage Lake did the trick. The cabin itself was nice and clean with pretty much everything a person would need. The sunrise and sunset on the lake was absolutely gorgeous. Would definitely recommend Whispering Pines Cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Vacation

This is a great place to stay. Close to the lake and very roomy. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Wonderful place to stay

We really enjoyed our stay. Tammie was great and answered all of our questions. The property is very private and quite. Arrival process was very simple. This property far exceeded our expectations and we would recommend to any one looking for a property of this type. The property was stocked extremely well. We will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy M.

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

Had everything we needed.

We had a lovely weekend on the lake. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry H.

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

Peaceful place to spend your time

Great place to stay. Dock has a bench, fire pit area is outstanding and has lights. Kayaks were fun to watch the sunset on the water. Comfortable bed and the grill was clean and worked flawlessly. Deck is a great place to soak up the woods. All that and it’s only 20 minutes to Itaska.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

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

Labor Day Weekend Fun

We had a great time at Whispering Pines. The weather was very Hot but we made the best of by staying busy. We caught some fish on the lake too. It was a great place to end our summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaden S.

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

Weekend Getaway

Great place to get together with family and friends. Plenty of space and a great location with lots to do!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Matthew D., Park Ridge, IL

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

Father/Son Weekend

Perfect getaway for our father/son weekend. Our 13 year old sons had a blast: swimming, fishing, boating, paddle boarding and kayaking. The dads had fun too. The house is in a quiet area but close enough to town for all the provisions. I recommend this house and would gladly return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gayle M.

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

Great place to stay!!

This was our sec year staying at this cabin. We feel very much at home there. Third year is already booked!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

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