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Bigwater Cove - Lakefront cabin near Brainerd

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Patio at sunset
A cozy wooden cabin room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a staircase.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a large TV, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel oven, a microwave, and a sink.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Pillager, MN
  • Place, Lake Placid
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Legacy at Cragun's
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Brainerd International Raceway
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Pillager

Located in Pillager, this cabin is on the waterfront. Cragun's Legacy Courses and Legacy at Cragun's are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Placid and Bay Lake. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and horse riding nearby.
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Pillager, MN

What's nearby

  • Lake Placid - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cragun's Legacy Courses - 20 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Legacy at Cragun's - 21 min drive - 24.0 km
  • The Classic at Madden's Golf Course - 21 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 27 min drive - 35.9 km

Getting around

  • Staples Station - 24 min drive
  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Northwoods Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KC's Saloon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Huntin’ Shack Bar and Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hennen's Bar On Shamineau - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Bjerga’s Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bigwater Cove - Lakefront cabin near Brainerd pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bigwater Cove - Lakefront cabin near Brainerd?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bigwater Cove - Lakefront cabin near Brainerd?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bigwater Cove - Lakefront cabin near Brainerd?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bigwater Cove - Lakefront cabin near Brainerd located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Lake Placid and within 9 mi (15 km) of Bay Lake and Gull Lake. Beauty Lake and Cragun's Legacy Courses are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful property and awesome cabin!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My fiancé and I stayed here for our 4 year anniversary! We loved kayaking the lake and the beds were super comfortable. Would love to come back in the fall time and see the colors.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an adorable cabin with plenty of amenities and very comfy beds. Host is excellent with communication. Place also very clean. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful little cabin in the woods Great attention to detail with everything and a booklet with all the details! We loved our stay here. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Super cute cabin. Loved the barrrl sauna
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing relaxing quiet weekend! The house was so comfortable and the perfect getaway. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, clean cabin with a very nice sauna onsite. I would highly recommend big water cove for a relaxing getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful weekend at this cabin away from home! Everything was divine and we cannot wait to stay here again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is super cute and there is everything you need. We had a great time here and will probably be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
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Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. Great property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at this place. The property is beautiful. The cabin is a nice and very comfortable place. The views are great and there was plenty of seating and space for 5 of us and a dog. The barrel sauna worked perfectly in -10 degree winter. I will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable and hosts were super responsive and great to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Callie was very helpful and accommodating. The cabin was beautiful and I wish we had stayed longer so that we could really enjoy all the amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend stay

Great listing and loved the location of the cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

nice little place

well equipped, clean and nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin and great location. Superior service.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

We enjoyed our time at Bigwater Cove. It is cozy, yet roomy, and the attention to guest's comfort is exceptional. I highly recommend choosing Bigwater Cove for your next visit to the Brainerd Lakes area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing cabin

Nice relaxing cabin with spacious backyard overlooking the lake. Comfortable bed and couch.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cutest Little Cabin!

Bigwater cove was the cutest little cabin ever. The hosts were fabulous and we enjoyed our stay. We can’t wait to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Cabin

We had a nice stay here, peaceful ,cabin was cozy ,nice back yard. Would recommend to people that want some downtime and quiet time. Thank You for the wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unmatched experience

Our stay was incredible, the property is well equipped and a very responsive host. We loved the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quiet week at Bigwatwr Cove

We enjoyed our stay. We spend our days antique shopping and nights at the cabin relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
this is such a cozy cabin with all the amenities you need to stay put and relax and close enough to shopping, restaurants and entertainment that you don't have to venture far. it was a perfect place to have a girls weekend with plenty of space to spread out and enjoy our time. we will definitely be coming back again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private and Peaceful

Really enjoyed how private and peaceful it was. Had a great feel and very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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