Chalet

Sullivan Lake Chalet - Free Pontoon included

Lakefront chalet with sauna and Hot tub

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Front of house facing lake
New 6 person barrel sauna!
Living Room
Free Pontoon Including gas!
Winter Nighttime

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10175.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Nelson Lake
  • Place, Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
  • Place, Farm Island Lake
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)

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

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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 - 53.2 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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 85 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Entire facility was nice and clean. Family friendly with boating options, sauna, lots of games. Very nice fire pit location (we didn't get to use it because of rain). Great communication from owner. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

LInda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home and location was amazing! No neighbors, private lake with great fishing! Home was stocked with everything we needed for daily meals, sleeping, boating, campfires and so much more! Quick responses from our host when messaged. Will recommend !
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 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

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

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

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

fenny c.

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

Sullivan

Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 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

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

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

Penny G.

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

Family Vacation

We had a nice time staying here. The house was spacious and well kept up. We enjoyed watching the pelicans and other wildlife on the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayna G.

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

Perfect Weekend Getaway

This was a great cabin for a short weekend getaway from the Twin Cities. A quiet cabin off the lake, we saw deer and lots of birds. We heard moose and other animals across lake. The sunrise over the lake was beautiful. The owner Dave was highly responsive and super friendly. Highly recommend this place for your next getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonny B.

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

Great time for everyone.

The cabin is nice and secluded with very few if any other people using the lake. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to relax and enjoy being with your family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

DJ D.

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

Wonderful place and fun fishing

The place was great. Had everything you needed. My son loves to fish so we spent a lot of time on the pontoon. We caught a ton of fish, and kept 10 for a meal. A limetless supply of 7-10in Perch, smaller Bass, Bullhead, and a few nice Sunfish. The house is secluded and peaceful, and we only saw 2 other boats on the lake during our entire stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Great cabin week

Our family had a great time hanging out at the cabin for the week. The property was exactly as describes and our Kids made tons of lifelong memories. The cabin was remote and quite and the pontoon perfectly fit our needs for a family with young kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Nice,quiet spot

The house was well kept and clean. We had everything we needed for cooking, cleaning and relaxing. The fishing was a little disappointing this weekend but a nice quiet lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Great get away

The cabin was exactly as advertised in the opportunity do use. The pontoon was a pretty fantastic thing. Just love being out water for a spin around the lake or to drop a few lines and catch some fish. Appreciated the space, quietness and the owners timely response on any questions we had. Our family enjoyed the time we had here it would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed P.

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

A great value in a peaceful spot

The property is as advertised on a very quite lake. We really enjoyed the pontoon boat watching the wildlife with pelicans, swans, and loons adding to the wooded beauty with no other boats. Fishing was mostly perch and catfish along with one Northern. A wet spring made the mosquitoes challenging but all the more reason to be on the boat in the lake with a breeze. Beds were comfortable and the house was well stocked. Definitely a great spot not far from the Twin Cities.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

At The Lake

Very secluded and super nice accommodations . Having use of the pontoon was really great! The only negative I will bring up is that you are unable to see the lake while in the cabin or on the deck . Otherwise a fantastic experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darryl F.

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

Great Time

My wife and stayed at the cabin the first week in June '22. The cabin was well stocked and the the kitchen had all the supplies one would need The host was quickly responded to a couple questions we had. He also gave us information on what had been biting (Northern Pike) and what was not (pan fish)so we had a few meals of Northern Pike, two of which I caught from the dock. The pontoon was fun and easy to use. We didn't try the fishing boat. The surroundings were quiet and the town is a short drive away. We would come back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Joyce S.

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

Cabin get away

It was okay, could not see the lake from the cabin. Some of the pans had to be cleaned before we used them. Large ants in the basement bathroom. Deck stairs had no railings could be a hazzard. A pile of food or puke outside near the doorway. We did have a good amount of fire wood. The pontoon was nice. There was no internet/ wifi so we could not contact our families that were back home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Dana R.

Overall the home and the lake is beautiful!

The house and the property are beautiful! A very peaceful secluded location. The home has plenty of room for everyone. We loved going for rides on the pontoon and were really looking forward to some fishing, however the fish we’re nonexistent. The whole week all us together caught 6 tiny perch. One of the neighbors across the lake said he thought the lake froze out. He said during the winter he went out ice fishing and as soon as he drilled the hole the fish were swimming right up the hole. It was disappointing. Other than that it was very nice! The lake is small,but perfect for the kayaks that were provided. It is a beautiful trip around the lake. The kids loved the swim dock! The bottom of the lake is very mucky so I suggest pushing off from the dock and swimming out to it! One last thing... We made sure we left the place just as nice as we found it. We really felt we went above and beyond to leave the place perfect. We stayed June 10-16th and on July 11th I had not heard anything from the property owner and had not received my deposit back so I called to follow up. I was told that they had just been up to the property and 3 pillows were missing, one that was an expensive memory foam pillow. Now, pillows may have moved from one room to another, but we definitely did not take any pillows! They withheld $50 from my deposit...
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dave R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable and peaceful - fall colors were beautiful. Sauna was a hit with the kids! Dave was a great host with clear communication throughout.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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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