Our Cottage is Small Enough to be Romantic and Large Enough for a Family.

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A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinets, and a stone fireplace. There is a piano and a comfortable seating area with a view of the outdoors.
A house by a lake with a dock and a boat.
A wooden cabin with a stone patio, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area.
A spacious room with a grand piano, wooden ceiling, large windows with a view of trees, and a kitchen area.
A spacious dining area with wooden furniture, a large rug, and a view of the outdoors through glass doors.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Backus, MN
  • Place, Horseshoe Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lindsey Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Northern Lights Casino
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Guest Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Loft Sleeping Area

3 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Backus

Located in Backus, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Deep Portage Conservation Reserve and Mule Lake Wildlife Management Area can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Black Bear Golf Complex. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Map
Backus, MN

What's nearby

  • Horseshoe Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lindsey Lake - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Northern Lights Casino - 24 min drive - 36.6 km
  • Gull Lake - 38 min drive - 59.3 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 45 min drive - 69.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Salty Dog Saloon & Eatery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Drake’s Pizza - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Willard's Saloon - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Birchwood Char House And Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Viddles And Joe - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Our Cottage is Small Enough to be Romantic and Large Enough for a Family. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Our Cottage is Small Enough to be Romantic and Large Enough for a Family.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Our Cottage is Small Enough to be Romantic and Large Enough for a Family.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Our Cottage is Small Enough to be Romantic and Large Enough for a Family.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Our Cottage is Small Enough to be Romantic and Large Enough for a Family. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Backus cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Horseshoe Lake and Lindsey Lake. Sanborn Lake and Rainy Lake are also within 3 miles (5 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. 173 out of 183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 183 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time! Thanks for giving us access to the fishing boat!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 October 2026
Pleasure to have you stay. Happy that you used and appreciated the boat. Thanks
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for allowing us to stay in your comfortable cottage for 2 weeks. We enjoyed it so much. The host is very responsive to your questions. We enjoyed fishing off the dock with our family. Cooking was easy and very accommodating in the kitchen. Enjoyed the lake view from the kitchen and living room.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome home! Will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome property and awesome experience! Will definitely be coming back! Couldn’t be happier!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 February 2026
Thank you Tony
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cabin!

We had a fun relaxing stay and enjoyed the lovely kitchen!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place and great owner

We enjoyed our stay as always
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stau

Location & Home were excellent get away, wonderful views, quiet and warm surroundings.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

Ejoyed our family vacation. Exceeded expectations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cabin

Highly recommend this beautiful and very clean property
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary trip

Very tranquil setting. We had a great trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Reunion

Awesome cabin and location, our 4th stay here and will be back again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
After a two-week stay, we found it very difficult to drive away. We had been blessed with beautiful weather but the remarkable thing was the peace and quiet against the beauty of the lake. The entire place was so well stocked and felt safe, comfy and cozy. This one will be on our list for a return visit.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 October 2025
Thank you Jotce. My favorite place in this world! John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

Beautiful kitchen, very peaceful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake Charm #5

Fifth time here, always quiet, beautiful, peaceful
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cabin

Very nice cabin. Kitchen is exceptional. John is great to work with as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 January 2024
Thank you Ned. Very kind review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

Awesome place. Couldn’t have been happier.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another Great Stay!

This was our third time staying at this lovely home. Once again, lots of great meals made in the amazing commercial sized kitchen along with a ton of great memories made!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2023
Thank you Shawn!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A nice experience

Many well thought out details make this a very special destination.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The view of the water as well as the clean and comfy rooms gave us the right place to relax. We also enjoyed loon looking via the row boat as well as a fire in the fire pit. We can't say enough about this amazing place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Thanks to the whole Fuhr family! It was great to host you and you meet you all too. Hope we can be of assistance at some time in the future. John Swailes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful retreat!

Beautiful views, amazing kitchen, perfect weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Thank you all. I aporeciate your feedback and knowing what was special for you, or not, during your visit
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love the lake, loons, view, home's essentials plus

Arrived to 2.5 days rain, then sunny last day. All was great. Hope to return
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2025
Thank you Rita
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

My husband and I enjoyed a relaxing and quiet stay here. The lake is beautiful with a lot of wildlife. The house is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2023
Thanks Sammy. It was a pleasure hosting your stay John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful stay on Horseshoe Lake

We very much enjoyed our stay on Horseshoe Lake. The lake was quiet and peaceful. The weather wasn’t great, but we found plenty to do in the area. Everyone enjoyed cooking in the chef’s kitchen and playing tabletop games on the dining room table. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect quiet holiday getaway

This is my second time staying here with my parents over Thanksgiving, and it's the perfect place to have a quiet holiday with family and just enjoy being together. Everything at the property is always well kept, I highly recommend you try a family holiday! You won't be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just lovely

A beautiful place to get away and unwind. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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