Peaceful home on quiet lake – year round fun! - Crow Wing County

10

Exceptional

6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10185 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Enjoy the area

Crosslake, MN

Cross Lake Recreation Area10 min drive
Deacon's Lodge Golf Course14 min drive
Crosslake Community Center15 min drive
Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)39 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bunk room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Family room

+1

2 Double Beds, 1 Single Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Futon

Screened porch

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Peaceful home on quiet lake – year round fun!

Welcome to Duck Lake! We are eager to share our family home with you. While you’re here, we’re hoping you can connect with your family and friends and enjoy the great outdoors. Duck Lake has only a couple dozen homes and cabins surround by forest. Our lake is perfect for families who enjoy privacy. Even though Duck Lake has no public access we are only 1500 feet from the Cross Lake public access and all the excitement the Whitefish Chain of lakes offers. Our entire home and the surrounding 2 ½ acres are available to you.

Outdoor space:
Large lake-facing deck (many lawn chairs available)
Detached screened porch with queen-size Sleep Number bed and pull-out couch (Perfect for those guests who want to get even closer to nature and hear the loons and owls hooting at night!)
Dock and swimming area - kayaks and paddle boards
Lake-side fire pit (Help yourself to firewood.)
Large yard for outdoor games
Charcoal grill

Outdoor activities include:
Kayaking
Paddle boarding
Swimming (Lily Pad and other “floaties” available in screened porch attached to garage)
Biking - biking path is located along West Shore Drive
Nature walks
Birdwatching
Hiking - (Walk through the woods on our “secret path” to swim and fish on Crosslake.)
Campfires - (Free firewood!)
Hunting
Snowmobiling - (Major snowmobile trails traverse our lake. See included maps for details.)

**Feel free to use groceries and other items in the cupboards and refrigerator. If you run out of a certain item please leave a note so we can restock that item. This is a family home so help yourselves! Thanks!

Quiet hours: Sunday-Thursday (10:00pm-7:00am) Friday-Saturday (11:00pm-8:00am)
No smoking
One dog allowed under 50 pounds. (Please keep it off the furniture.)
No parties or events

Television & DVD player - **Please note: There is no cable or satellite connection to our television. Remotes are located on the shelf underneath the television. There are DVDs available in the closet in the upstairs bedroom. There is also an HDMI cord located underneath the television for connection to your laptop.

House rules and departure instructions:
Please place trash bags in the trash container near the upper garage. Bags of recycling can be left in the screened porch attached to the lower garage. Keep pets off the furniture and clean dog feces from the yard.
Run the dishwasher with any dirty dishes.
Strip the beds and leave dirty linens on top of the beds. Place used towels in the laundry room.
Turn off air conditioners. Turn thermostats down to 50 degrees.
Return lawn chairs, kayaks and “floaties” to where you found them.

Property manager

Gregg J Hermerding

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Long-term renters welcome

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Crosslake

Located in Crosslake, this holiday home is on the beach. Crosswoods Golf Course and Deacon's Lodge Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway and Wildwedge Golf & Mini Golf. Travelling with kids? Consider MN Surf Co, or check out an event or a game at Brainerd International Raceway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Crosslake, MN

What's nearby

Cross Lake Recreation Area - 10 min drive
Crosslake Town Square - 11 min drive
Deacon's Lodge Golf Course - 14 min drive
Crosslake Community Center - 15 min drive
Big Trout Lake - 32 min drive

Getting around

Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

Dockside Lounge - 15 min drive
Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar - 13 min drive
Maucieri's Italian Bistro Bar & Deli - 9 min drive
The Wharf - 10 min drive
Billy's Bar & Grill-Breezy - 17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful home on quiet lake – year round fun! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Peaceful home on quiet lake – year round fun!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful home on quiet lake – year round fun!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful home on quiet lake – year round fun! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Crosslake holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Cross Lake Recreation Area, Crosswoods Golf Course and Crosslake Community Center. Crosslake Town Square and Kicks on Route 66 are also within 6 miles (10 km).

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline H.

2 October 2023

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

Drexler/Haukos

Very comfortable beds, access to much wildlife & scenic lake viewing. Heating kicked out on the colder nights and the A/C when needed was sufficient. Clean & organized. Priced right too! Great owners that responded to questions asap. Jacqueline H

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb S., Anchorage

16 August 2023

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

Family getaway

We enjoyed our stay very much. The house was very comfortably set up for our group of 7. We enjoyed Duck Lake, and liked the secret path to Cross Lake even more. At Cross Lake the swimming and fishing were just terrific. The owners both rent and use this property, so their personal belongings are here and there but not in an discomforting way. There was plenty of shade on sunny days. And ways to find sun if you wanted it. The fire pit area was wonderful. Kitchen had everything we needed.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corey H.

30 July 2023

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

Family get away

With the heat didn’t get much kayaking or fires in Tried secret path to Cross lake but horseflies found us first. That’s summer in the woods though Enjoyed our stay plenty of room for everyone

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan H., Reinbeck, Iowa

24 July 2023

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

Sweet Gem

This is a diamond stay. Amazing lake views. FULLY STOCKED SUPPLIES. AMAZING BEDS. There are not enough words to describe how amazing this gem was for our multigenerational family vacation. The water toys, the property, the fishing, all of it was amazing.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Gregg J Hermerding

Hello! We're Connie and Gregg. We live in Minnesota with our four children and six grandchildren. Gregg is a former teacher of 37 years and now works part time at our local library. (Gregg couldn't just retire after leaving teaching, or he would have gone crazy!) Connie works for a local non-profit after she stayed home to raise our four children. Gregg likes to bake bread, long distance biking, running, working out at the health club, and making jellies and jams. Connie is crafty and makes jewelry to sell to raise money for her non-profit. She is also an avid reader of murder mysteries. We are die-hard Minnesotans and dearly love all four seasons. We are active in our local community and in our church. We love entertaining, especially introducing friends to fondue!

Why they chose this property

Gregg's parents owned this property. After they died a few years ago he decided to keep this lovely lake home in the family. After inviting many friends to spend time "up at the lake," (and seeing how much they enjoyed this home and their time there) Gregg and Connie decided they should share this lake home with others.

What makes this property unique

Gregg and Connie maintain this property as a lake home. They use it regularly throughout the year. Therefore, our renters should feel free to use the groceries and other items found in the cupboards and refrigerators. (If you run out of a certain item please leave a note so we can restock that item.) Renters also have full access to linens and paper products. Free wood is available for the fire pit down by the lakefront. Kayaks, paddleboards, lawn chairs, and "floaties" are available too. This is a family home so help yourselves! Activities in the area: *1500 feet to the public water access on the Whitefish Chain of 14 Lakes *10 minutes to the town of Crosslake15-20 minutes to the towns of Pequot Lakes and Nisswa *Near Craguns, Breezy Point and Maddens Resorts *Quaint shops scattered all over the region! *Crosslake Community Center - tennis courts, public library *Paul Bunyan State Bike Trail *Cuyuna Lake Mountain Bike Trail *Tubing on the Pine River *Crosslake Historic Village *Northern Trackers Railroad Club *Outdoor Worship center *Crosslake Golf *Whistling Wolf Mini Golf *National Loon Center: The Nest *Jet skiing *Fawn Lake ATV Trail *Seasonal flea markets *14 Lake Craft Brewing Co. *Excellent dining at our local restaurants Fishing: Duck Lake has a lot of northern pike. Casting with a Mepps, spinners, or spoon lures works well. You also can access the south bay of Crosslake via our “secret path” through the woods. As you leave the driveway, walk straight across West Shore Drive. There is a path that will take you to Crosslake. It’s only about 100 yards long. You might be able to catch bass, sunnies, and perch. You can swim over there as well. There is also public access to Crosslake. Take a left at the end of the driveway. The public access is about 1/8 mile down on the right. Crosslake is part of a chain of lakes that gives you access to many fishing possibilities.