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Your Gateway to Fun. Nisswa is the perfect getaway!

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Poplar Retreat
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Dining space
Living Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Nisswa City Park
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Nisswa, MN
  • Place, Nisswa City Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Gull Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Brainerd International Raceway
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Common area 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Central bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Suite Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Your Gateway to Fun. Nisswa is the perfect getaway!

Poplar Retreat is the perfect getaway for the Brainerd Lakes Region. Walk to downtown Nisswa, hike, bike, boat, snowmobile - its right out the door. Hit the greens with tons of nearby golf courses. Or hangout in the TV & game room. Just add you! Our home is surrounded by trees in a quiet neighborhood. Check out our Old Bunkhouse we renovated from an old structure. It reminds us of our kid days at overnight camp. But much nicer!
Note: Pets are welcome (dogs) with a $75 pet fee per dog per stay.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
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: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please no shoes indoor. No Party allowed. Do not leave Pets unattended indoor and outdoor. Please observe after hour noises

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2754170vb
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

About the area

Nisswa

Located in Nisswa, this holiday home is on a lake. Gull Lake and Mississippi River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Nisswa Family Fun Center and Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway. Wildwedge Golf & Mini Golf and Northland Arboretum are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Map
Nisswa, MN

What's nearby

  • Nisswa City Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • The Pines Golf Course - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Gull Lake - 6 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Lake Edward - 8 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 14 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The North Star - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Zorbaz - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cowboy*s - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Commander Restaurant & Bar - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your Gateway to Fun. Nisswa is the perfect getaway! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Your Gateway to Fun. Nisswa is the perfect getaway!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Your Gateway to Fun. Nisswa is the perfect getaway!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your Gateway to Fun. Nisswa is the perfect getaway!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Your Gateway to Fun. Nisswa is the perfect getaway! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Nisswa City Park and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Nisswa Family Fun Center. The Pines Golf Course and Gull Lake 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. 14 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn J.

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

Great Get Away

Great place for a family get away, very clean and welcoming, plenty of space inside and out, Responsive owners
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

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

Great weekend!

We enjoyed our stay! A great host!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne C.

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

Golf trip

Nice location, easy acces and well located for numerous golf experiences
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil F.

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

Great place to stay!

We have an annual golf trip up to the Nisswa/Brainerd lakes area. This is the perfect place to stay. It’s spacious, clean, and has all of the amenities you could need. I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nate

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the stay at this house. A bit of a miscommunication on the amount of available rooms and beds compared to the listing online but still very enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

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

Fantastic getaway

Our hosts were exceptional. Excellent communication, and they were very kind and accommodating. Beautiful home with so many positive attributes. We certainly wouldn’t hesitate to book again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

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

Great Family Getaway!

We had such a great week! The cabin exceeded our expectations! It was fully stocked and communication with the owners was great. The location was perfect for what we wanted to experience this trip, a couple of boat days on Gull, half day boat day on Lower Cullen, shopping/dining in Nisswa, Paul Bunyan Land, go-karts and mini golf all so close by. Thanks for sharing your beautiful cabin with us, we made some great family memories!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tasha M.

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

Great Stay!

Perfect place to stay with a family or group of friends. Loved the outdoor space and bunkhouse!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jody J.

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

Very nice!

This place has a lot of room, big kitchen, nice yard in the back, very unique furnishings. Quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denis S.

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

Great and Relaxing Weekend!

My friends and I spent a long weekend at, "Your Gateway to Fun" and couldn't have had a better time! The property was extremely clean, well kept, and exactly the size we were looking for to comfortable house 6 people. The kitchen/Grill was fully stocked with everything you could imagine to facilitate a great meal. The outdoor space, with the back deck and fire pit, was definitely a highlight of our weekend. The property is just .7 miles away from Nisswa town center which was a welcomed surprise! I would stay here again without a doubt!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Link K.

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

Great Nisswa Getaway

We spent a fantastic 2 weeks at this property in July/August of 2022. The location is a very short hop to the main drag in Nisswa. Easy walk to plenty of restaurants and shops. The place was just as advertised and very well stocked with everything you might need. We were very comfortable for our lengthy stay. The owner was on the ball with communication throughout the entire process. Definitely recommend and will be on our list next year when we are back in the area.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil F.

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

Excellent place to stay in Nisswa!

This property was great! My friends and I wanted to check out some of the amazing golf courses in this area but didn't want to be tied to one specific resort. We found this awesome house located in Nisswa, which was centrally located between many of the courses. The house had everything we needed for our stay and more. It was clean and comfortable. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan P.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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Hosted by Bruce Barron

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