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Eagles Nest On Smith Lake

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A cabin with a red roof, surrounded by lush green trees and grass.
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A dock extending into a lake with a covered boat, a stone structure with a light, and a tree on the left.
Great outdoor dining!
Outdoor dining!

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Garrison, MN
  • Place, Bassett Lakes
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Mille Lacs Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Gull Lake
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Garrison

Located in Garrison, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Mille Lacs Indian Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Harold & Marie Deutsch Wildlife Management Area and Round-Rice Bed Wildlife Management Area. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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Garrison, MN

What's nearby

  • Bassett Lakes - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Mille Lacs Lake - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Grand Casino Mille Lacs - 13 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 47 min drive - 61.1 km
  • Gull Lake - 51 min drive - 65.8 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪JJ’s Nest - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Twin Pines Resort - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Svoboda's Spotlite Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Eagles Nest On Smith Lake pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Eagles Nest On Smith Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Eagles Nest On Smith Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Eagles Nest On Smith Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Eagles Nest On Smith Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Bassett Lakes, Mille Lacs Lake and Chandler Lake. Garrison Concourse Wayside Park is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had the best time. We were able to disconnect from devices/work and enjoy our time together. The host was very quick to respond if we had any questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2026
Thank you for staying with us! We are glad you enjoyed your time and do hope you come back next summer!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Eagle’s Nest is perfect for a large group wanting a rustic lakeside experience. You have perfect lake access and a dock where the fish bite. It is pet friendly and can accommodate a large group wanting to play. The cabin had many extras in the kitchen and for entertainment. We had an issue with the cooling due to extreme high temperatures and the property manager had a repairman there within a couple of hours. This property is very rural, 30 minutes from a grocery store and is an older log structure full of taxidermy. Hunters and fishermen will love it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2026
I appreciate you staying with us and for the thoughtful review. No doubt, out of the many properties we manage this is one of of the most rustic. It is a season, authentic log cabin. That being said it has a great yard on a quiet lake and the for the right greats it is a great getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Getaway

Great property for a long weekend away with family. The backyard is bigger than the pictures make it out to be. The house provides seemingly endless activities both in and off the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 October 2023
We are soo glad you enjoyed this home! Thank you for staying with us and we do hope you come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely love our stay. How quickly a week can go by. We loved that we were able to take our dogs with us to enjoy the week. Nice big yard for outdoor games and huge fire pit. We love hearing and seeing the loons and eagles. We brought out kayaks with and enjoyed fishing from the kayaks and dock. Weedy around the dock but we just used floaties our front of the dock to relax in the water. The kids really enjoyed playing pool in the game room as well.
Gorgeous views
Relaxing on the lake.
Dogs enjoying the yard.
Sunset complete with a rainbow.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
Thank you soo much for staying with us! We are glad everything went well and It is good to hear the games were a hit! We hope you come back some time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect lake cabin

If you’re looking for a rustic up north lake cabin experience, this is it! You can tell this is someone’s treasured family cabin and it’s been well loved for generations. It’s quirky, it’s not glamorous, the internet is not fast and nor should it be—GO OUTSIDE or play any one of the numerous board games or DVDs they have! The back yard and lakefront view are beautiful and the back porch is so peaceful at night. It’s also child and dog friendly. It was even better than the photos. Communication with the property manager was prompt and easy. The cabin was well stocked with kitchen supplies/appliances and we were very comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2024
I am soo glad your group had a great time! Thank you for staying with us and for the thoughtful review! We hope you come back some time.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Huge yard, private lake, lots of fun!

This is a huge lot, well maintained, with so much lake shore: beautiful! Our 2-year-old granddaughter caught fish off the dock and we could paddle on our SUPs to catch some tranquil sunsets. We enjoyed the provided hammocks, Corn Hole game, yard toys and floating inner tubes for leisurely days. And the fire pit was grand for making lovely HoBo foil dinners and SomeMores! It is close to Garrison and Lake Mille Lacs where we launched our sailboat and the golf courses, as well as some nice restaurants, breweries and shopping in Crosby. And Mike, the manager, was extremely accessible and easy to reach when we had questions. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Needs a couple improvements

Overall it was very nice. Kids liked the loft area with video games/games at night. They also enjoyed playing pool. I loved the screened in porch. The couple draw backs were that the handles on the outside screen door/porch keep wanting to fall off. The other thing was the gas grill was awful dirty. The fish cleaning station was also pretty bad. No running water in there and very dirty.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2024
We greatly appreciate you staying with us. I am VERY sorry housekeeping missed cleaning the grill. All I can do if something does not go perfectly is apologize, offer to make it right, and give a refund- which I did for you. I have added a specific note to our marketing concerning the fish cleaning shed. That has never been marketed, is not part of the rental, and is not updated or cleaned. We apologize for any confusion on that. Possibly in the future the owners will fix that up and make it available to our guests.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Eagles Nest, Garrison. Minnesota

Wi-Fi is not consistent, so if you are in need to do work, it’s unreliable Bugs, killed many in the house. Opened cabinets under sink, and saw 2 inches of black dirt. Dishwasher sounds like it’s going to explode Pet hair on rugs to porch, cobwebs all over the house. Beautiful view Bathroom shower, rusty
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2023
As someone who has managed about 50 properties and several hundred bookings for several years I seldom reply to a review. We work very hard to make sure our guests have a good experience, and I am very sorry your expectations were not met at this property. However, I feel obligated to reply to your review out of fairness to the owners and future guests. I want to clarify some of the comments. Let me start by making sure everyone knows that every guest who stays with us has my personal cell phone. We were in contact more than once during your stay. If you had let me know there were any issues of any kind, we would have been over there within minutes to make things were right for you. I was so baffled by your review I personally went over to the property to inspect it and verify any issues. We have this property listed as an up north rustic cabin. The last two guests before you, through VRBO, left a five-star reviews and the guests who checked out the day you check in booked through another major OTA, but they left a five-star review as well. So, I think out of fairness, it is safe to say different guests have different expectations. Understanding you folks are not from the Midwest, it’s important to understand we have a mayfly hatch this time of year and there can be a lot of bugs. These owners do spray for mosquitoes and spiders. The dishwasher is older, but it does work. I will forward a request to the owners to replace it. The cobwebs you are referring to are on the multiple antique mounts and furs throughout the cabin. They are up high, but we will thoroughly wipe and dust them. As with many of our cabins in this area, this property does have some iron in the water. That is very common and over time does leave some rust stains in sinks etc. This is a pet friendly rental. I greatly apologize for any cleaning issues. As anyone with a dog knows, you can clean very well and sometimes there may be some hair found. I am certainly following up with housekeeping on that issue. As far as “dirt” under the sink. I am highly confused by that comment. I was there the day after you checked out and there are cleaning supplies and a somewhat rusty dish drying rack that will be removed, but certainly no dirt. This is a somewhat remote cabin and when there are storms or bad weather it can affect the internet. Sorry for the long response, but I felt that not addressing your issues would not have been fair to these owners.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Enjoyed our stay but a few minor quirks

The space was comfortable, but it contains way too much furniture, making some rooms hard to navigate. There were only 3 of us, so it was fine for us. The property listing did not make clear that there was no bathroom upstairs, where there are beds for many sleepers. The location is fairly remote, we had to drive 27-30 minutes to go hiking and canoeing and even eating out. For fisher-folks (not us), however, that could be satisfied closer by. The kitchen was great - had every appliance and more than most would need/want. Plenty of games and puzzles, as advertised. Cleaning and laundry products and shampoo/conditioner provided - which is very thoughtful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2024
We do appreciate you staying with us. Yes many of our guests are coming up to enjoy the lake and fish. Thanks
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This is a great camp!!

The location of this property on a very beautiful and quiet lake is outstanding. It has everything that you need for a comfortable stay. This is a camp. There are lots of bugs in the area as you would expect because you’re surrounded by the woods in the water. Bring bug spray for the evenings. The beds are all comfortable and clean. Lots of outdoor toys and a ton of old school video games if you’re into that stuff. The kitchen had everything we needed. We used the on-site boat ramp and pulled our fishing boat up to the dock. We fished the lake that the cabin is on (Smith lake) and wore out largemouth bass all week. We also trailered the boat five minutes and put in at Mille Lacs lake. Those days we had a great time catching walleye, northern pike, rocks bass and small mouth. Our host, Mike, had great communication and was very responsive. He checked in before we arrived and then several times during our stay. He seems very attentive. I would highly recommend this property if you want to relaxing vacation in the woods and lakes! We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2024
Thank you for staying with us and for the thoughtful, detailed review! Yes, this is a bit of a remote cabin. Smith lake is fun fishing, but with Mille Lacs just a few minutes away it's always a great option to jump over there. Thanks again for staying with us and we hope you come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I don’t know where to start! First Mike was amazing and so helpful! We have rented many cabins but he was by far the best host! My family and I live in the Chicago suburbs. We wanted a get away to just relax and recharge. This was the perfect place! It’s rustic but not outhouse rustic. It’s really nice inside and out! The kids (ages 6-22) loved the room above “the barn”, the huge yard and the crystal clear lake. We loved the little WiFi so all tablets, phones and laptops had to be put down. And so much family time was had. My 9 year old daughter caught 22 fish in one day and can’t stop talking about it! The kitchen is fully equipped with all utensils, pots, pans and plates needed to cook/eat. The towels provided are so big and fluffy. Better than a hotel. The hammocks the paddle boat just all so much fun!! Coffee in the morning on the screened in porch facing the lake makes you want to get up early for the views. If you want a get away fun for all ages to recharge this is it!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2026
Thank you soo much!! We do certainly hope you stay with us again and greatly appreciate the kind, thoughtful review!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice and clean.

Very nice cabin in a quiet location. Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Better then the photos.

Everything was perfect. It’s much nicer then the photos. Beautiful setting and we didn’t mind that we only caught a few fish.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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