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Lake Home - 6 bedrooms, 3 bath, sleeps 16 guests - also includes 22 foot pontoon boat

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A wooden deck overlooking a calm lake at sunset.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a window with a view of trees.
A bedroom with a fireplace, a bed, a nightstand, and a TV.
A kitchen with granite countertops, wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a window with a view.
A two-story house with a garage, a covered porch, and a view of a lake.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Nestled at the lakefront, this vacation home features 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, accommodating 16 guests. It includes 1 hot tub for relaxation and a patio ideal for outdoor gatherings. Located in the village, it offers easy access to Norway Lake and Pine River Library.

Highlights

  • Ping pong on-site

    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Patio
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Electric vehicle charging point

Explore the area

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Chickamaw Beach, MN
  • Place, Norway Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Gull Lake
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Brainerd International Raceway
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bunk room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main level, lake view king

1 King Bed

Main level king Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Twins room, lake view

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Lower level Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main level Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Lake Home - 6 bedrooms, 3 bath, sleeps 16 guests - also includes 22 foot pontoon boat

Sanctuary at Norway Lake is situated on just over a half acre of nature's bliss. It features 6 bedrooms (plus a semi-private suite with king sleeper sofa in the lower level family room), 3 bathrooms, and very comfortably accommodates 16 people. All of the beds feature memory foam mattresses with an additional memory foam topper so each guest can choose between a softer, or firmer mattress experience. On the upper level one of the bedrooms offer guests the flexibility to choose bed configurations of either two twin extra long (XL), or combined for a single king size bed. In the second upper level bedroom we offer two sets of bunk beds to sleep four people. For the comfort of our taller guests all of the twin beds are XL - even the two sets of bunk beds. On the lower level we offer two bedrooms, each with king size or two twin-XL beds. All three bathrooms include complete towel sets, and body wash/shampoo/conditioner dispensers in the shower.
House amenities include a fully equipped kitchen for all your cooking needs, and dining for 12 people. All bedrooms, except the bunk room, offer Smart TV's with cable TV. The house is fully air conditioned, and Wi-Fi internet is available throughout the house. The deck features seating and dining table. Also included with your stay is use of the 20 foot Starcraft pontoon boat with 40HP Mercury motor, and seating for 11 people Including captain. And of course, there are plenty of other water toys including tubes, floating dock, floating dock, a single person kayak, double person kayaks, and standup paddle boards.
Norway Lake offers 514 acres of fully recreational waters with truly amazing water clarity - you can see the lake bottom from the house! The lake is fed by the Pine River and features black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, rock bass, walleye, and many other fish species.

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** Due to ongoing technical problems with the VRBO booking system providing incorrect pricing instant booking has been disabled. Please be assured that I will respond to booking requests right away. Thank you.. Jay Gustafson - Host

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No Smoking or Vaping

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No Parties or Event Hosting

Important information

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Property # 3490301vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

Pine River

Located in Pine River, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Deep Portage Conservation Reserve and Mule Lake Wildlife Management Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway and Wildwedge Golf & Mini Golf.
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Chickamaw Beach, MN

What's nearby

  • Norway Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gull Lake - 27 min drive - 40.5 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 34 min drive - 50.2 km
  • Northern Lights Casino - 34 min drive - 54.0 km
  • The Classic at Madden's Golf Course - 48 min drive - 66.3 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Damsite - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bites Grill & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pine River Bakery - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Home - 6 bedrooms, 3 bath, sleeps 16 guests - also includes 22 foot pontoon boat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lake Home - 6 bedrooms, 3 bath, sleeps 16 guests - also includes 22 foot pontoon boat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Home - 6 bedrooms, 3 bath, sleeps 16 guests - also includes 22 foot pontoon boat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Home - 6 bedrooms, 3 bath, sleeps 16 guests - also includes 22 foot pontoon boat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Home - 6 bedrooms, 3 bath, sleeps 16 guests - also includes 22 foot pontoon boat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Norway Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Pine River Library and Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway. Pine River City Hall and Kitchigami Regional Library Headquarters are also within 3 miles (5 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. 32 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a very nice house. Jay was great at getting back to us timely. The theatre room was nice to have on our rainy day. Overall a great house with lots of stuff to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Inviting lakeside home with all the amenities! Our family absolutely loved this property and we’ve been to quite a few VRBO’s. The space was fully equipped for fun family time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view. Nice location. Lots of fun with game room, movie theater room, outdoor activities. Enjoyed the whole experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful sunset view

Everyone enjoyed their stay at this beautiful property and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

We held a small family reunion (10 adults) and everyone loved the accommodations. The house was a perfect size. The dining area was comfortable for large group dinnersand
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great, we stayed here for atv riding and everything was great. Host was excellent and communication was great. House was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic stay

We all had a fabulous time at the house. The location is excellent. We enjoyed every bit of our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memorial weekend

Very fun clean place beautiful view. Nice clean lake will book again when in the area next
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for our large family

Fishing was a little shy but everything else was wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family time!

We totally enjoyed our stay. There was plenty of room to spread out and dining seating to accommodate our large group. Gazebo, firepit, game room, movie room, pontoon and fishing were great fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for large extended family. Description of house, amenities, supplies, etc. are accurate. Host Jay is very responsive to messages. Fishing is great once you figure out the lake. Groceries and supplies are nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Gathering

This place was so fun for our extended family to be able to gather and have enough space to enjoy spending time together. The views, fun toys, and wildlife were amazing not to mention very comfortable beds to sleep in at night! Would definitely like to return some day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
The owner was exceptionally responsive and one of the best hosts we’ve worked with. Communication before and during our stay was outstanding, and whenever an issue came up, he responded quickly and genuinely tried to make it right. Unfortunately, the condition of the property did not match our expectations for the price. We are seasoned VRBO/Home renters and from the price and the description, we expected a clean, well-maintained home, but found the overall cleanliness disappointing. Some bed sheets were not washed, there were crumbs on the tables and kitchen counters, there were visible dust and cobwebs, and several areas of the home simply did not feel well cared for.  The host mentioned he was implementing a new checklist system for his cleaners. The pontoon also needed significant cleaning and maintenance (moldy seats, front door didn't close, etc) There was plenty for the kids to enjoy, and we had a wonderful family vacation. Caught many fish! Northern's, Bass, Dogfish, Crappies, Misc Panfish.  However, I think it’s important for future renters to understand that this is a very rustic property. If that’s what you’re looking for, it may be a good fit. We simply felt the condition of the home did not reflect its premium price.  Again, the host was exceptionally communicative.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2026
Thank you for your thoughtful and detailed review. I’m very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay, had a great family vacation, and especially that you were able to catch so many fish! I also truly appreciate your kind comments about my communication and responsiveness as a host. I’m disappointed that the cleanliness and condition of the property did not meet your expectations. I take that feedback seriously, and I agree that the home and outdoor amenities should be presented and maintained to the standard our guests expect. As I mentioned during your stay, I had already identified some shortcomings with my cleaning process and was in the process of implementing a more detailed cleaning and inspection checklist. Your experience reinforced the importance of that change, and I have taken additional steps to improve the cleaning, inspection, and maintenance of the house, the pontoon boat, and the outdoor spaces. Thank you again for staying with us and for the positive feedback about your experience as guests. I’m glad your family was able to enjoy the lake, the fishing, and everything the property has to offer, and I hope the improvements I’ve made will provide future guests with the experience they deserve. Sincerely, your host Jay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ultimate Lake House Get-away!

A great house in a great location. The house is very well equipped in all areas especially the kitchen & has a plethora of entertainment options. The lake is just the right size, and quieter than the bigger lakes. We had plenty of room for our extended family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place.

We enjoyed the garage with the games. The theater was used. We loved having the pontoon and kayaks. It is a wonderful set up.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family time at the lake

11 of us stayed at this beautiful lake home. It was well stocked with all the necessities, dish soap, laundry soap, toilet paper, ect. The pontoon was great fun, as were the kyaks. An outdoor fire pit was great for a campfire with lots of chairs available. We have a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best VRBO Cabin To Date for Our Group!

Excellent Property for All Ages! It really has it all, from the A/C in each bedroom, movie theatre and TV's throughout. Pontoon, kayaks, paddleboards, life vests and a full game room and in the garage! You will not be board staying here! House was very clean check in/out was seamless. We will definitely add this place to the last to return to in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Relaxing cabin vacation

Overall, it was a nice stay. There was a lot to keep the kids busy from swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking to the game room in the garage. The cabin is located in a quiet neighborhood so it was peaceful! We took many walks, such a beautiful area and loved hearing the loons each day as well as seeing a bald eagle that would perch it’s self in a tree above the cabin! We had 13 people staying at the cabin and it was nice to all have a bed and to be able to spread out, the theater room was a huge plus!! Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cabin!

This place had everything you could ask for. The garage game room, movie theater, pontoon, kayaks and so much more. We stayed for 3 nights and there was so much left to do, it was hard to leave. Beds were very comfortable and the AC worked well - you just had to go into each room and turn them on high and open the doors for the house to cool down. Would be happy to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Overall we enjoyed our stay. The house was set up well for the large group we had with 4 sets of adults and kids ranging from age 1 to 16. The house is older but everything was working as needed. The yard was a good space but the landscaping could use some work, lots of weeds and overgrown areas, especially down by the dock where it would've been nice to have a less weedy area. Floating dock was broken. Kayaks and paddle boards were nice to have. Pontoon worked great. Lake is very weedy throughout and not very deep but we were able to catch some northerns and other small fish.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Entertainment House

This property's biggest draw for our family was its variety of activities: swimming (although a weedy lake, our kids didn't mind), fishing--both off the dock and on the pontoon; use of the pontoon whenever we wanted; amazing game room in the garage with ping pong, pool, air hockey, skeet ball machine, croquet, and badminton; tether ball; a large lot for just running around and game playing;and a movie room that was amazing. The neighborhood is quiet but we were close enough to town to run in for any supplies needed. The house is well-stocked with basic supplies This property worked so well for our extended family of 14--in fact, the little ones didn't want to leave!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time at The Sanctuary on Norway Lake

Our group of 9 ladies have been doing an annual getaway at different VRBOs for a few years. This is the first time we have already decided to return next year to this one. The Sanctuary is unique in the amenities and extras it provides. It is clean, well stocked with a huge variety of outside recreation equipment and yard games. Linens, beddings, towels were great quality and kitchen had everything. Even two refrigerators available for those of us who bring WAY TOO MUCH FOOD. Jay was a great host who answered all questions. We had such a fun time and were so very comfortable here. Definitely consider this house!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this property. While we did have a few maintenance and cleaning issues, Jay addressed them quickly and did everything he could to make it right. There was a great selection of activities for all of the ages in our group from the 5yr old kids to the 65yr old grandparents. Very relaxing spot to spend with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed it the house was perfect for the 13 of us that stayed there Didn’t have any problems with anything the 4days we were there
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Couples golf vacation

The proximity to golf courses and the lake access made this house a perfect location for four couples to relax and have fun. The kitchen was well-equipped and there were plenty of dishes and glassware. We enjoyed a nightly bonfire after a leisurely pontoon ride. We even got in a couple of games of pool and air hockey! The gas grill, pontoon and kayaks could use a good cleaning but the interior was spotless and well maintained. While there really isn’t a beach area, the yard was large and patio area sufficient for our needs. The sunsets over the lake were a beautiful orange due to the smoky haze. This house would be perfect for 3-4 couples or large families who don’t mind sharing bathrooms as there are plenty of sleeping spots - especially the comfy theater recliners!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2023
Thank you Ted, I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay - it was my pleasure hosting your group. Thank you for your feedback on the boats and grill - I will be adding an additional outdoor space caretaker to the mix to help with the maintenance of those amenities. I will also be adding more sand to the beach this fall to widen it as much as the DNR allows. Thanks again, and I hope to see you again at Sanctuary at Norway Lake, or one of my other vacation rental properties. Jay

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