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PARADISE NORTH: LOG HOME CABIN IN BRAINERD, MN
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7125.6 sq m
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Lofted Bedroom
2 Queen Beds
Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Loft Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Main Floor Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
PARADISE NORTH: LOG HOME CABIN IN BRAINERD, MN
Log Home Cabin livin'. Welcome to Paradise North! Come enjoy all the Brainerd lakes area has to offer at Paradise North.
Want a calm & quiet area to relax?
Breath in the fresh northern air while listening to loons calling and gazing at the stars above...all while in our hot tub, on our patio grilling, or roasting s'mores at our bonfire!
Looking for more action?
Head out on the Lake, go snowmobiling/4-wheeling/biking/running on the many trails, walleye fish on Mille Lacs (20 mins), or head to Brainerd (18 mins) for tons of entertainment options for everyone year round!
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INSIDE
Open the door to our log cabin and smell that fresh pine scent. This log home is filled with classic cabin decor and modern amenities to make you feel cozy and right at home. The open floor plan with a loft (with two comfy queen log beds) that over looks the main living area and kitchen space creates a great vibe. Put the kids up top while the parents take the spacious master bedroom on the main floor. Just you and your significant other? No problem, this layout works great for a couple or a family! A full bathroom is located on the main floor and also in the loft that are pridefully kept spotless, along with the rest of the unit. In the kitchen I have included all the essentials to make and/or enjoy a meal inside and outside. There is also a table next to the kitchen and on the patio for dining or computer work while using the fast wifi. Need to relax and just want to hang? Or maybe it's raining outside...No worries, grab a seat in the living room on the cushy couch next to an electric fireplace, play one of our many games, surf the internet, or stream your favorite shows on the TV that is ready for you to connect to with your favorite streaming accounts. Upstairs in the loft, there are a number of DVDs for adults and kids as well.
Oh, and I almost forgot to mention, THE MAIN FLOOR OF THE CABIN HAS A HEATED FLOOR! Sure to create a cozy vibe come winter time.
Consumables Included: During your stay there will be fresh towels, shampoo/body wash, hand soap, dish soap, dishwasher soap, paper towels, toilet paper, laundry soap and bleach, coffee, coffee filters, creamer, sugar, salt, pepper, oil, assortment of spices, trash bags, makeup remover and pads, cotton swabs.
Conveniences: air conditioning and fans, coffee maker, blender, toaster, hair dryer, hair curler, hair straightener, full length mirror, TV with DVD player in loft, assortment of DVDs that appeal to adults and kids, board games. Also, water in home is well water. BUT, all water in home passes through a water softener AND whole home water filter and is thus ready to drink!
OUTSIDE
Paradise North has a large patio with a built in grill for entertaining family and friends. Not eating? Sit on the patio picnic table while getting some work done or just simply enjoying a great book and cup of coffee. A hot tub is located just outside the back door and is wonderful for stargazing at the end of the day year round. There is also a bonfire area with plenty of seating for cozying up and roasting s'mores with your companions.
NEARBY
Less than a 5 min walk or quarter mile down the road is the only bar/restaurant on the lake. Paradise Bar & Grill is a classic northern dive bar that has great food and drinks, a pool table, darts, and pull tabs. Additionally, it has a large patio with seating in the summertime and routinely has events going on through out the year. (Check out their FB page to see what's coming up next.) This bar stays busy in the winter time as well as it is at the intersection of multiple snowmobile trails and serves as lunch spot for those passing through. This bar is fantastic when you don't feel like cooking, need a drink, or just looking for something to do during your stay.
So, want a little time away? Sick of your four walls? Come on up and experience the "Up North" vibe, the loons are calling you :)
Things to consider bringing with you
-firewood
-ziploc bags/tupperware
-yard games
Want a calm & quiet area to relax?
Breath in the fresh northern air while listening to loons calling and gazing at the stars above...all while in our hot tub, on our patio grilling, or roasting s'mores at our bonfire!
Looking for more action?
Head out on the Lake, go snowmobiling/4-wheeling/biking/running on the many trails, walleye fish on Mille Lacs (20 mins), or head to Brainerd (18 mins) for tons of entertainment options for everyone year round!
***************
INSIDE
Open the door to our log cabin and smell that fresh pine scent. This log home is filled with classic cabin decor and modern amenities to make you feel cozy and right at home. The open floor plan with a loft (with two comfy queen log beds) that over looks the main living area and kitchen space creates a great vibe. Put the kids up top while the parents take the spacious master bedroom on the main floor. Just you and your significant other? No problem, this layout works great for a couple or a family! A full bathroom is located on the main floor and also in the loft that are pridefully kept spotless, along with the rest of the unit. In the kitchen I have included all the essentials to make and/or enjoy a meal inside and outside. There is also a table next to the kitchen and on the patio for dining or computer work while using the fast wifi. Need to relax and just want to hang? Or maybe it's raining outside...No worries, grab a seat in the living room on the cushy couch next to an electric fireplace, play one of our many games, surf the internet, or stream your favorite shows on the TV that is ready for you to connect to with your favorite streaming accounts. Upstairs in the loft, there are a number of DVDs for adults and kids as well.
Oh, and I almost forgot to mention, THE MAIN FLOOR OF THE CABIN HAS A HEATED FLOOR! Sure to create a cozy vibe come winter time.
Consumables Included: During your stay there will be fresh towels, shampoo/body wash, hand soap, dish soap, dishwasher soap, paper towels, toilet paper, laundry soap and bleach, coffee, coffee filters, creamer, sugar, salt, pepper, oil, assortment of spices, trash bags, makeup remover and pads, cotton swabs.
Conveniences: air conditioning and fans, coffee maker, blender, toaster, hair dryer, hair curler, hair straightener, full length mirror, TV with DVD player in loft, assortment of DVDs that appeal to adults and kids, board games. Also, water in home is well water. BUT, all water in home passes through a water softener AND whole home water filter and is thus ready to drink!
OUTSIDE
Paradise North has a large patio with a built in grill for entertaining family and friends. Not eating? Sit on the patio picnic table while getting some work done or just simply enjoying a great book and cup of coffee. A hot tub is located just outside the back door and is wonderful for stargazing at the end of the day year round. There is also a bonfire area with plenty of seating for cozying up and roasting s'mores with your companions.
NEARBY
Less than a 5 min walk or quarter mile down the road is the only bar/restaurant on the lake. Paradise Bar & Grill is a classic northern dive bar that has great food and drinks, a pool table, darts, and pull tabs. Additionally, it has a large patio with seating in the summertime and routinely has events going on through out the year. (Check out their FB page to see what's coming up next.) This bar stays busy in the winter time as well as it is at the intersection of multiple snowmobile trails and serves as lunch spot for those passing through. This bar is fantastic when you don't feel like cooking, need a drink, or just looking for something to do during your stay.
So, want a little time away? Sick of your four walls? Come on up and experience the "Up North" vibe, the loons are calling you :)
Things to consider bringing with you
-firewood
-ziploc bags/tupperware
-yard games
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About the area
Brainerd
Located in Brainerd, this cabin is near theme parks and on a lake. WonderTrek Children's Museum and Roundhouse Brewery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Paul Bunyan Land and Northland Arboretum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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What's nearby
- Long Lake Upper - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Paul Bunyan Land - 15 min drive - 14.0 km
- Brainerd International Raceway - 38 min drive - 39.1 km
- Gull Lake - 43 min drive - 43.8 km
- The Classic at Madden's Golf Course - 50 min drive - 47.7 km
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Restaurants
- The Green Lantern - 14 min drive
- Paradise Shores - 8 min walk
- Oak Lawn Tavern - 10 min drive
- Dennis Drummond Wine Company - 16 min drive
- Char's Bar at Paradise Shores Resort - 8 min walk
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Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
11 March 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
10/10 Excellent
Andrew B.
27 February 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Andrew B.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Nichole G.
1 March 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nichole G.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Sarah B.
30 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sarah B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Shaya S.
12 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Shaya S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Josh M.
22 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Josh M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dan P.
2 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dan P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Marilla D.
27 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Marilla D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Andrew S.
1 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Andrew S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sara S.
22 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sara S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
James G.
10 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a weekend up north!
James G.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jessica H.
25 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jessica H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Kim U.
29 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family weekend
Kim U.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kelly S.
25 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place
Kelly S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jaclyn K.
30 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
Jaclyn K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Becky S.
15 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property
Becky S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael L.
20 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time - hot tub was perfect
Michael L.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Randy D.
13 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice log cabin
Randy D.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Julia P.
1 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Julia P.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie J.
19 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Weekend
Stephanie J.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Matthew M.
14 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Up north Getaway
Matthew M.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
8/10 Good
William F.
2 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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William F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Hanna H.
6 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Hanna H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jasmine H.
27 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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About the host
Hosted by Garrett Faust
Hello, my name is Garrett and I am the property manager for this VRBO. I enjoy hosting because it allows me to share my favorite areas with others and enables them to make their own memories in the cities I love with the people they love.
A little about me, I am from the Twin Cities and grew up spending many summer weekends up north at the cabin. My family didn't own a cabin so my visits up north were always dependent on my parents scheduling a family vacation or getting the invite from friends. I had so much fun and made so many memories at the cabin growing up that I made it a goal of mine to own a cabin of my own some day.
So, here we are many years later and this is how it manifested. Short term renting has made it sustainable to obtain a property that family, friends, and I can enjoy as well as share it with others who are looking to make similar memories to the ones I made growing up. I'm so proud of this slice of northern paradise and I am excited to share it with you. So, please, enjoy your time here and make your own cabin memories with friends and family!
A little about me, I am from the Twin Cities and grew up spending many summer weekends up north at the cabin. My family didn't own a cabin so my visits up north were always dependent on my parents scheduling a family vacation or getting the invite from friends. I had so much fun and made so many memories at the cabin growing up that I made it a goal of mine to own a cabin of my own some day.
So, here we are many years later and this is how it manifested. Short term renting has made it sustainable to obtain a property that family, friends, and I can enjoy as well as share it with others who are looking to make similar memories to the ones I made growing up. I'm so proud of this slice of northern paradise and I am excited to share it with you. So, please, enjoy your time here and make your own cabin memories with friends and family!
Why they chose this property
Gorgeous northern setting with modern, cozy amenities.
What makes this property unique
Hot Tub, Bonfire Area, Deck with Built-In Grill as well as a Picnic Table. Fantastic for enjoying time with a significant other, family, or friends in a beautiful/relaxing area.
Also, perfectly located equidistant to Brainerd (Northwest 18 mins) and Garrison/Mille Lacs (East 20 mins)
This property is relevant year round with tons of summer, fall, winter, and spring activities to do at the property or in nearby Brainerd or Mille Lacs.
Also, perfectly located equidistant to Brainerd (Northwest 18 mins) and Garrison/Mille Lacs (East 20 mins)
This property is relevant year round with tons of summer, fall, winter, and spring activities to do at the property or in nearby Brainerd or Mille Lacs.
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