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Log Cabin in the Woods. Sauna. Wood Fireplace. Pet Friendly.

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Firepit
Exterior (1)
Main Bedroom, King bed
Left bedroom, queen
Twin daybed, with trundle

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 692.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Pillager, MN
  • The Classic at Madden's Golf Course
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Legacy at Cragun's
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Brainerd International Raceway
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Log Cabin in the Woods. Sauna. Wood Fireplace. Pet Friendly.

Welcome to THE PEARL, The Little Log Cabin in the woods! Looking for a cozy cabin to unplug and relax? This is it!
- Two-bedroom, 1-bathroom log home on 7 wooded acres.
- Situated in the woods. Peace and Quiet surround every corner. The log cabin has charm like no other.
- Wrap around deck leading to barrel SAUNA!
- Pillsbury State Forest right around the corner, bike paths, hiking, and more!

The home has the following:
- Main floor bedroom has a king bed. Deck off master bedroom.
- The second bedroom on the second floor/loft has a queen bed. The loft also has a daybed with a trundle. The loft has windows with views of the woods surrounding the property. Great little spot to curl up with a book.
- The kitchen has beautiful hickory cabinets with granite tops and is fully stocked. From spices to all cooking supplies.
- The kitchen/dining/fireplace area is a great space for entertaining/gatherings. This space has a fantastic huge rustic wood fireplace made with rock that stretches up to the second floor.
- There are two TVs- one in the living room and one in the second floor in the loft. Both are smart TVs for streaming apps.
- Plenty of entertaining supplies, wood for the fireplace, games, the works.
- The home has a front-covered deck, enjoy your morning coffee from the rockers, and your wine in the evening while relaxing to the sounds of nature.
- Wrap around deck leads to barrel SAUNA and a couple steps off the deck is the wood fire pit and chairs. (wood provided for you)
- Great location. Right outside Pillager and a short drive to all the Brainerd Lakes area. Pillsbury Forest right down the road.
- The property has plenty of room to have a trailer/boat to bring to any of the nearby lakes.
- The Owners of this log cabin made sure this home was offered just as they would want to visit a secluded cabin in the woods. Comfortable beds, plenty of pillows/bedding, all the bathroom and kitchen supplies available, games, bar/entertaining tools, wood for the fires, and more. Everything you need to fully enjoy your time away to relax and unplug in Northern MN.

Dogs are welcome. bags for easy clean up after them provided. Please be sure pets are noted in booking/checkout/fee section. (thank you!)

Hope you enjoy our little piece of quiet in the woods!

Property manager

Eric and Audrey Nierenhausen
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Pillager

Located in Pillager, this cabin is in a rural area. Social 9 and Pine Beach are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Northland Arboretum and WonderTrek Children's Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at North Central Speedway or Brainerd International Raceway.
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Pillager, MN

What's nearby

  • Cragun's Legacy Courses - 19 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Social 9 - 19 min drive - 11.5 km
  • The Classic at Madden's Golf Course - 20 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Legacy at Cragun's - 22 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 25 min drive - 27.9 km

Getting around

  • Staples Station - 28 min drive
  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cragun's Resort on Gull Lake - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪KC's Saloon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Legacy Grille - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Madden's On Gull Lake - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Log Cabin in the Woods. Sauna. Wood Fireplace. Pet Friendly. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Log Cabin in the Woods. Sauna. Wood Fireplace. Pet Friendly.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Log Cabin in the Woods. Sauna. Wood Fireplace. Pet Friendly.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Log Cabin in the Woods. Sauna. Wood Fireplace. Pet Friendly. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Beauty Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Bay Lake and Gull Lake. Social 9 and Pine Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

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

Quiet getaway

We truly had a great experience at this cute little log cabin. It was very clean and comfortable and the sauna was the perfect touch. The hosts were easy to work with and responded quickly to our questions. Definitely a place we would stay at again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray A.

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

Excellent for a cozy winter getaway

The cabin was very well stocked and had everything we needed. The fireplace and sauna were great options for a cold winter stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Landrey H.

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

Such a great stay!

It was wonderful! So cozy and perfect for a weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn Y.

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

Log Cabin

It was everything we wanted. Private and adorable. We felt extremely comfortable! Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla M.

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

Highly recommend l!

This little cabin is amazing! There are so many amenities and the instructions are so clear! Perfect for a weekend getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

fantastic getaway

perfect quiet getaway. Communication was excellent, cabin was great, fully stocked and supplied!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

M.E. S.

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

Wonderful!

Loved our little winter getaway, such a great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

pamela B.

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

All was wonderful

Perfect in every way!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey D.

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

Fantastic quiet stay.

Great winter get away. As advertised. Very comfortable with everything you need!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerrick J.

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

Amazing and cozy log cabin

Absolutely awesome property. Us and the kiddos had an awesome time and will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex V.

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

Great little spot away from tourist and busy life.

We really enjoyed our stay. The cabin is very cute and simple.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

teresa y.

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

Lovely stay

Such a cute cozy cabin in the woods. We enjoyed the sauna, fire pit and the Nisswa area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander L.

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

Great Weekend Get Away

We will certainly be returning! You can tell the owners of Little Log Cabin have put a lot of time and love into the property. It is the most well supplied home we have stayed in. They were great at communicating and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia N.

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

Perfect Get Away

Excellent location if you want to just get away. Wild turkeys and deer entertained my lab. I didn't want to leave.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hope H.

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

Lovely trip

The cabin was beautiful hosts left clear instructions for the features like the fireplace and sauna. The house was in great shape and fully stocked with the usual essentials, but went above and beyond with the extras in the kitchen. Would 100% stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Logan R.

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

Great cabin getaway

Cabin was amazing and loved the sauna! Everything we needed for our stay was provided. Will definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

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

Perfect getaway

Amazing communication from our host and accurate description of property. It was clean and had everything we needed to cook breakfast. We loved the sauna too. Thank you so much for a quiet sanctuary to escape life for. a few nights! We loved your cozy cabin!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe H.

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

Quick weekend trip

Sweet spot to get away!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M R.

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

Gorgeous property

I would absolutely come back. Such a beautiful, hidden oasis.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

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

Amazing home and property

We stayed for a fun family weekend. The house was perfect and extremely clean. The hosts were wonderful too! We will absolutely be booking here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Adorable and Cozy Fall Retreat

4 adult friends needed a weekend away to chat and get cozy by the fire. It was perfect. Cozy, clean, and adorable. It was just perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly H.

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

Anniversary trip

Relaxing- homey
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Getaway

Beautiful property nestled in the woods. Convenient location to restaurants and activities. Great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John O.

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

Very nice and clean

Nice privacy and easy to get into town and do stuff. Very nice if you want privacy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea J.

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

Wonderful cabin

Our family had the most wonderful time staying at the little log cabin. The owners were so sweet and had everything we needed. It was clean and peaceful and just what our busy life needed. We will definitely be back again! Thanks for everything!❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Eric and Audrey Nierenhausen

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Why they chose this property

Love this little Log Cabin in the woods.
So peaceful, cozy and quiet. Exactly what is needed to unplug and relax.

What makes this property unique

The seclusion and privacy is perfect. So relaxing. Alone with nature.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests