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Sullivan Lake Chalet - Free Pontoon included

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Front of house facing lake
Living area
Winter Nighttime
Winter Wonderland
Miscellaneous

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10175.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Aitkin, MN
  • Nelson Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Farm Island Lake
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

Main Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Sleeping Loft

2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sullivan Lake Chalet - Free Pontoon included

A peaceful retreat for multi-generational families or small groups of friends to spend quality time together. A beautiful large 20 foot pontoon with a new 25 HP four stroke Mercury outboard motor with tilt and trim, a fishing boat with trolling motor, and 2 kayaks are for guest use seasonally at no additional charge! Note: 20 Foot Pontoon is designed for cruising, fishing, and swimming. It is NOT rigged for tubing or skiing.
This 100-acre private lake has NO PUBLIC OR PRIVATE ACCESS and is deep with up to 42' of water and 2 miles of natural shoreline. GUESTS CAN USE AT NO CHARGE, our 20' pontoon boat, 14' fishing boat with electric trolling motor and 2 kayaks THIS INCLUDES THE GAS! Coast Guard approved life vests are provided in all sizes. Explore the lake/woods, gravel roads, walking/hiking trails, snowshoeing, and biking! Private 1.5 mile round trip hiking trail through woods to Nelson Lake right at bottom of driveway! While there is no sandy beach, a wonderful public, sandy swimming beach is a short drive away on Pelican Lake with clear, shallow water for blocks out into the lake. We do have a swimming platform anchored in 25' of water (no weeds!) out from the dock and 2 kiddie pools for toddlers.
Notes: Swimming dock brought in mid to late September. Pontoon, dock, kayaks, and fishing boat brought in late October. Fire pit not available winter season starting November 1st.
A beautiful, AIR CONDITIONED, CHALET LAKE HOME awaits your visit to the Brainerd Lakes Area. It is situated near Aitkin, MN on Sullivan Lake just over 2 hours North of the Twin Cities. The home has 1,900 finished square feet on three levels, a 22' vaulted ceiling of knotty pine, and three stories of windows overlooking the large deck and lake. The home is very private, wooded and without nearby neighbors. Take a look at the aerial video of the property here on the VRBO site.
The home sleeps 10 in beds with 2 private bedrooms plus a dormitory-style sleeping loft. With the amenities of home-- a washer and dryer, bedding and towels, a kitchen fully stocked with cookware and dishes, a microwave and 2 TV’s and Blue Ray players, and a gas grill outside on the deck. Note: Grill and deck furniture not available winter season.
The home is equipped with 250kbps high speed fiber internet for fast browsing and streaming speeds for both TV’s and your devices.
Yard games include bocce ball, croquet, ladder golf, jarts and horseshoes. There are board games, puzzles, and 2 Blue Ray players for rainy days. Use your Netflix - - -Hulu - Yahoo account to quickly stream content or bring your favorite DVD’s. Enjoy the surrounding woods and yard, bask in the sun or read on the large deck overlooking the lake, relax on the dock bench, or sun and swim from the pontoon or the 8'X8' swimming platform anchored out front of dock in 25’ of water. Golf at one of the many courses around, or spend an evening at the Mille Lacs Casino just 30 minutes away. Additionally, the Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area is a few miles down the road in Crosby, MN. There you’ll find miles of the best mountain biking and hiking in MN, as well as a beautiful public swimming beach on Serpent Lake. Shopping, restaurants and other recreation are close by in the Brainerd Lakes Area. Fall is also a great time to visit us with still warm days and crisp autumn nights. Minnesota's fall colors are second to none. New for this year, I’m opening the place for winter rental as well due to requests. Enjoy skiing, snowshoeing, and all the nearby snowmobile trails.
Whatever the season, let us be your Family Vacation Destination!
A security system is installed on the exterior of the property for your safety and security. It includes four cameras located over the parking/fire pit area, down the driveway, behind the house, and by the dock. There are no cameras in the house.
Keywords: Aitkin, Chalet Lake Home, Brainerd Lakes Area, Private lake and Secluded Lake, Firepit, Horseshoes, Lakeshore, Woods, Acreage, Pontoon, fishing boat, kayaks, lakefront, retreat, rustic, spacious, trees, waterfront, lakeview, swimming dock, security system, Crosby, Sullivan Lake

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Amenities

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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
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
Please clean all dishes, turn off fans, lights, A/C, empty refrigerator, doors locked and return key to lock box on front door.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Aitkin

Located in Aitkin, this chalet is on the waterfront. Mississippi River and Crow Wing State Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Aitkin County Fairgrounds and Northern Pacific Depot. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Aitkin, MN

What's nearby

  • Nelson Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area - 37 min drive - 28.7 km
  • Farm Island Lake - 38 min drive - 40.9 km
  • Cross Lake Recreation Area - 55 min drive - 56.7 km
  • Gull Lake - 60 min drive - 64.2 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wrights Quality Fresh Fruit - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sullivan Lake Chalet - Free Pontoon included pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sullivan Lake Chalet - Free Pontoon included ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sullivan Lake Chalet - Free Pontoon included ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sullivan Lake Chalet - Free Pontoon included located?

This family-friendly Aitkin chalet is located on the waterfront, steps from Nelson Lake and within 12 mi (20 km) of Aitkin County Fairgrounds and Northern Pacific Depot. Mississippi River and Aitkin City Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 81 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful getaway with kids!We had such a great stay at this private lakefront chalet. The pontoon was a huge hit, and there was plenty to do for the whole family. The home was comfortable and fully stocked with everything we needed. A perfect spot for a relaxing and fun family vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caden D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice secluded location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home. Well supplied for kids and families.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DLynne

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cabin and location! Dave was a fantastic host. Loved having the pontoon boat available. Boat instructions were perfect and easy to follow. Caught bass, perch, bluegill and crappie. Weather was cooler than expected, so fire pit was enjoyed! Check out the Block North Brewery and Restaurant. We considered it a bonus find on our trip. Awesome food, beer and extensive menu. A must do in Aitkin! Highly recommend Sullivan Lake Chalet!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Devon M.

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

June stay

Nice secluded place and the use of the pontoon was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

fenny c.

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

Sullivan

Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time fishing (caught lots of perch, catfish, and a largemouth bass), swimming at Pelican Lake Beach, tutle races and sunset boat cruise in Nisswa, and mini golf in Brainerd. Loved the cabin and the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky V.

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

July 4th Getaway

It was just what we needed. The weather was perfect, and the kids didnt want to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is as described. It is clean and stocked with everything you will need for your stay. The pontoon is an added bonus. We had fun floating in the lake and motoring around on the boat. Dave is on the spot with his communication. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julie J.

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

Review

Nice home but lake not really what we hoped. Fishing was fun but swim dock was not really usable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda K.

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

Great spot for a family get away!

We had a great time swimming fishing and relaxing at this home away from home!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia P.

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

Perfect Lake Get Away

Dave offers all the amenities for a lake stay with a beautiful north woods lake property. Our family had a wonderful weekend enjoying the lake house and the lake. Memories were made and a great time was had. It checked all the boxes for our family’s stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aloys L.

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

Memorial Weekend 2025

We really enjoyed our weekend at Dave's place. The location was very quiet and mostly just heard birds, and having the pontoon available to use was great. The house was clean and was very well stocked with everything we needed. Would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAZOUA Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family rented Dave’s cabin for the weekend. We ran in to the nice cleaning lady on the way in, she was super friendly and walked me around a little even wanted to make sure the gas for the pontoon was topped off so we would not have to refill it. The pontoon, fishing boat and kayaks were a nice perk. While on the lake a very nice local gave us two tubs for wax worms and took us to a fishing hot spot. We were able to catch fish every cast or every other cast. We caught perch, crappies, bass, northern pike, and bull head.I would highly recommend Dave’s cabin, his instructions and suggestions of what to bring was very useful. Thank you for renting your home to us, we made great memories. Would rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amy M.

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

Sister Vaca

Me and my sisters had a great time. Having the pontoon was wonderful. The only suggestions we would have is maybe having a better view of the lake and we were not able to get the TV to work.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Meredith B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was easy. Everything was clean. It was a nice, quiet property, perfect for our family trip. The couple things we weren't thrilled about: we didn't find refill garbage bags for bathroom garbage. Not all of the burners worked on the stove. Some of the dishes were dirty. The cutting board was terrible. The couches need to be updated, because they couldn't be sat on without the cushions sliding off.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dave was phenomenal to work with! He’s extremely responsive to messages. The property was amazing. The boys enjoyed the fishing boat and kayaking around the lake. It’s so peaceful and quiet. We highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bounnam C.

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

Perfect weekend getaway!

Cabin was perfect and cozy for our group. Great communication with Dave throughout the booking process and stay. The pontoon and kayak was a plus! I would recommend overall!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian J.

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

Beautiful Property

We had a great Christmas family holiday and this property was perfect for our group. Everything we needed to cook meals and enjoy our time was provided. Hope to stay again in the summer months.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

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

Great Stay

The property and house were lovely! We all had a great, relaxing time!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

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

Amazing getaway

My family had a wonderful stay at the cabin! The property was so beautiful and had all of the amenities you could want or need. We had non stop fun fishing off the dock, taking the pontoon out and evening fires - would 100% stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

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

Enjoyable Stay

Relaxing, out of the way, pretty countryside with access to all kinds of outdoor activities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Great vacation home experience

Easy to set up my stay, which I enjoyed very much. The cabin is in a quiet area surrounded by woods; very rural. Small lake, pretty to look at.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

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

Amazing private retreat

Clean comfortable privacy with enough beds for a big group but affordable enough for just 2. Great quiet lake and neighborhood. Very responsive host!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

Family getaway

Great experience!! Very peaceful the whole family had a good time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Dave Radant, Manager/Owner

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I very much enjoy my lakehome but as a business owner I am busy and use it very little. Instead of leaving it vacant most of the time I wanted to make it available to you to have an alternative to the mundane 'same old thing' resort style vacation. Stay at my home year round as I'm sure you'll enjoy it as much as I do.

Thank You,
Dave

Why they chose this property

My father purchased the land in 1956. He was enamored by the property's beauty, the tremendous fishing, and the privacy. In 1996 I tore down the old cabin and built the three level Ski Chalet-Style Lake Home with an open loft to facilitate the 'togetherness' that a 'cabin' is supposed to convey. Since I am so busy with work and I use the place only a couple weeks per year, I decided to share it with you!

What makes this property unique

I enjoy all aspects of the place including peace and quiet, all the wildlife in the woods surrounding the house, great fishing, swimming, the large deck overlooking the lake, all of it. It's also the rarity to have such a large private lot on such a nice lake with no neighbors. It makes me glad I purchased those additional lots adjacent to the property. To me, there is no replacement for seclusion and privacy and this place really delivers.

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