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Lakefront Luxe: Rustic-Chic Guesthouse with Hot Tub & Paddle Boards

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Sunsets from the bonfire
Gorgeous lake views
Beautiful Northern Lights right off the dock!
Easy entrance
New landscaping - May 2024

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Paddleboard available
    A rare find — hit the water on a paddleboard right here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Deerwood, MN
  • Place, Crosby Memorial Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cuyuna Lakes Trail
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Gull Lake
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Lakefront Luxe: Rustic-Chic Guesthouse with Hot Tub & Paddle Boards

Nestled on the shores of Serpent Lake in the heart of the Cuyuna area, our brand-new "rustic chic" guest house offers beautiful lake views with modern comforts. Fully equipped kitchen, plush bedding, salt water hydrotherapy hot tub and much more all within close proximity to numerous outdoor activities including the internationally known bike trails. This retreat promises a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.
Complementary use of 2 kayaks and 3 paddle boards. One of them being a "party paddle board" which holds 6-8 people.
Dogs are welcome with prior approval and a $50 per dog, per stay fee.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs less than 50 lbs per pet Breed must be approv
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outdoors away from open doors o
Guest is required to sign a Renter Agreement. Security Deposit Required of up to $1500. Minimum age to rent is 21. No Smoking.
No Parties / Events. No unregistered guests allowed. Up to 2 dogs allowed with prior approval, please request dog policies before booking.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3919528vb
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

About the area

Deerwood

Located in Deerwood, this cabin is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Mississippi River and Crow Wing State Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Traditions at Cuyuna Falls Mini Golf and Northern Pacific Depot. Travelling with kids? Consider Aitkin County Fairgrounds and Paul Bunyan Land. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Deerwood, MN

What's nearby

  • Crosby Memorial Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Cuyuna Lakes Trail - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Gull Lake - 35 min drive - 55.3 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 36 min drive - 45.7 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cuyuna Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bridge Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burritos California - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪High Wheel Confectionery - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Luxe: Rustic-Chic Guesthouse with Hot Tub & Paddle Boards pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Lakefront Luxe: Rustic-Chic Guesthouse with Hot Tub & Paddle Boards?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Luxe: Rustic-Chic Guesthouse with Hot Tub & Paddle Boards?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Luxe: Rustic-Chic Guesthouse with Hot Tub & Paddle Boards?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Luxe: Rustic-Chic Guesthouse with Hot Tub & Paddle Boards located?

This family-friendly Deerwood cabin is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Crosby Memorial Park, Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area and Cuyuna Lakes Trail. Croft Mine Historical Park is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

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. 13 out of 13 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

George W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean with great amenities! All of the outdoor lake and campfire items that you can think of, and a nice location relative to downtown Crosby. That side of Serpent Lake is beautiful in the summer. Our kids especially enjoyed the swim platform and dock. It was perfect for our family of 5.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was all we expected. Great property owners and use of lake equipment.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve E.

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

Great Cabin

Cabin was awesome and close to the lake. Great for a family looking to fish, kayak , or just relax. The hot tub was a wonderful way to end the night!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

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

Nice Newer Place

House was nice. Owners were very nice and accommodating. We will likely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandi D.

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

Beautiful cabin and great hosts

We absolutely loved our stay! Cabin is so modern and open and comfortable. Lake is quiet and perfect for relaxation. Hosts are great people and always available for any questions or issues. They had the cabin move in ready for our week away. We didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful week’s vacation at this cabin! Everything went smoothly, from booking to arrival to anything we needed onsite to departure - Kelly & Tim are wonderful hosts. The cabin itself is new, modern & very nice - so nice that I was worried my kids would wreak something! The rental included lots of outdoor fun - hot tub, paddle boards, kayaks, floaties, a boat tube, plenty of outdoor chairs, Solo Stove & more. It’s also equi-distance between Crosby & Deerwood, so plenty of options if you want to venture out. I highly recommend this lovely property!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2025
Thank you Sarah for the great review! We do hope you visit us again in the future. We have a lot of new enhancements to the property that will be completed spring of 2026!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan G.

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

Perfect

Even better than it appears. You wont be disappointed
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 November 2024
Thank you Meghan! Can't wait to see you again in July!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

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

Home away from home!

Kelly and Tim were great hosts! We were all extremely happy and honored to be their first booking! The cabin was immaculate and the hot tub just steps from the patio door was an amazing way to relax! The cabin had everything needed for our weekend plus more; it felt like our home away from home! We are looking forward to our next stay with Kelly and Tim!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 April 2024
Thank you so much, Chris! It was a pleasure meeting you, Jamie and your little guy Ethan! You were the perfect 1st VRBO guests! We hope you can come back and see it with the landscaping in and maybe get a chance to enjoy the lake!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany P.

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

Great location, adorable property!

The property was on beautiful Serpent lake, the rental is so cute, and had everything we could possible need! Comfortable and clean, the hot tub was lovely! The hosts were so kind, and had kayaks, and paddleboards for use! You can tell the hosts put much consideration into the design and layout of the property, it was welcome and just perfect for a weekend away! Close to many dining options, and activities! I would highly recommend this property, as it offered everything we needed and then some!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

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

Something for everyone

We had a great stay at this really nice lakefront cabin. Hosts were very responsive to any questions, place was the most well-appointed short-term rental I've ever stayed at, and there's something for everyone to do, including hanging out inside the beautiful cabin, on the great patio with jacuzzi, on the dock, paddling the lake, heading into town for food/drinks/shopping, city park playground for kids, or biking/hiking/fishing at Cuyuna. Great spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia Q.

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

Girls Weekend

We absolutely loved our stay at Cuyuna Cabin! We’re highschool besties that get together to relax and catch up and this place was PERFECT!! Super cozy couch and lighting. Kitchen was stocked with everything we could ask for since we cooked every meal. We spent countless hours in the hot tub. Loved it so much already talked about coming back next year for longer! Thanks so much for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

S P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic time at this cabin. It was spotless, very well-stocked with everything we needed, and the hot tub was a definite highlight after days spent exploring. The lake access was perfect, and we brought our paddleboards and loved paddling on the beautiful mine lakes. We also biked on the Cuyuna bike trails—which were absolutely awesome and well-maintained.The setting was peaceful and relaxing, and the hosts were great—responsive, welcoming, and clearly care about the guest experience.One thing to note (that wasn’t mentioned in the listing) is that the owners live in a house on the same property. It wasn’t an issue for us at all, but it’s something we feel future guests might want to be aware of.Overall, we highly recommend this cabin and would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cortney L.

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

Cabin Paradise

I just spent 3 nights at the most beautiful cabin. It really is prettier than the pictures. A little context about my trip- I am a woman in her early 30s who needed a little getaway from work and school. This was my first time going and staying somewhere alone for days in a row. I want to express how incredibly SAFE I felt on the property. The area was very nice, quiet, and welcoming. I had absolutely no troubles taking the cover off and on the hot tub by myself. The salt water hot tub was one of the big selling points for me. It was cold and rainy during most of my stay, but the hot tub was still so enjoyable. Kelly and Tim are the most amazing hosts and go out of their way to accommodate and make sure I was all took care of the whole time. The coffee bar was impressive. The area is also beautiful. Was able to find some pretty trails near by. There was some really good restaurant options between Crosby and Brainerd/Baxter. I'd say this little trip exceeded my expectations for my first solo trip. I will definitely be back, and I cannot wait :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 April 2024
Thank you Cortney for the great review! We really strive to make our cabin a unique, comfortable and stress free stay for our guests! It was such a pleasure hosting you and we hope to see you again in the future.

About the host

Hosted by Kelly Bonasera

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We moved to the Cuyuna area during COVID and absolutely love it here! My husband Tim and I met 31 years ago at the serpent in Crosby park while learning to scuba dive. We have always love this area and decided this would be a great place to retire. The popular mountain biking, ATV and Snowmobile trails make this area a year round adventure zone. We were fortunate to purchase a property on Serpent Lake which sits in the heart of it all. We have a large family and many amazing close friends that we built a cabin for on our property. When not in use, we decided to rent it out to share the joy of this amazing area with others.

Why they chose this property

It's close to everything!
85+ miles of level 1-5 Mountain Biking Trails (1.5 miles to park entrance).
ATV, Snowmobiling, Snow shoeing and cross country ski trails are all in abundance in the area.
Brewery's, wine bars, craft cocktails and a distillery all close by.
New big SuperOne grocery and liquor store is only 2-3 miles away.
4 nearby golf courses, numerous restaurants and shops.
Fishing, Boating, jet skiing and a variety of other water sports.
3 water parks and a zoo in nearby Brainerd area and so much more!

What makes this property unique

Our cabin was built mainly by Tim with the help of friends and family from time to time. The design idea was a lot of Kelly's inspiration. The exterior siding and some of the wood finishes on the inside make this cabin really special. We used a technique called Shou Sugi Ban on the siding where you char it to make it look burnt. This process makes it naturally rodent, insect and waterproof. It's also supposed to last up to 80 years!

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