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Pet Friendly Home, Steps to Pine Mountain Lake!

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Backus Vacation Rental | 6BR | 2BA | 2,100 Sq Ft | Stairs Required
Sitting Room | Free WiFi | Central Heating | 2-Story Home
Kitchen | Cooking Basics | Dishware/Flatware
Sunroom
Dining Room | 6-Person Dining Table

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 15195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Backus, MN
  • Place, Lindsey Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Sanborn Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Rainy Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Additional Sleeping (Sunroom)

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Pet Friendly Home, Steps to Pine Mountain Lake!

Step back in time during your stay at 'The Bailey House,' a 6-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental home in Backus. Built in 1902, this historic home is filled with antiques and is the ideal lake retreat for your next getaway to Minnesota. With plenty of room for family and friends, spend your days in the great outdoors at nearby Pine Mountain Lake and nights enjoying the peace and quiet of this spacious and wooded property. For dinner, whip up a meal in the kitchen or try a local restaurant!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 twin bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 3: 1 full bed
- Bedroom 4: 1 full bed
- Bedroom 5: 1 full bed
- Bedroom 6: 1 full bed
- Sunroom: 1 twin bed w/ 1 twin trundle

HOME HIGHLIGHTS
- Original hardwood flooring
- Sunroom
- Dining table
- Books
- Activity requests available (stagecoach rides, English butler service & more)
- Down the street from Pine Mountain Lake public access

KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, stove/oven
- Drip coffee pot
- Dishware/flatware, cooking basics

ACCESSIBILITY
- Stairs required for entry, 2-story home

PARKING
- Driveway (10 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

- Walk to lakefront spots, activities & dining:
- Public boat launch on Pine Mountain Lake
- Rocky Dock park w/ a playground, picnic area & swimming beach
- Willard's Saloon & Eatery
- The Paul Bunyan Trail & Rest Stop: 100 miles of paved hiking, biking, rollerblading & snowmobile trails

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly (pets not allowed on furniture)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This property requires stairs to access
- This property does not offer air conditioning

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Lake view
Outdoor space

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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
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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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Backus

Backus is home to this holiday home. While the natural beauty of Deep Portage Conservation Reserve and Deep Portage Conservation Reserve and Learning Center can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Black Bear Golf Complex. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.
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Backus, MN

What's nearby

  • Lindsey Lake - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Sanborn Lake - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Rainy Lake - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Horseshoe Lake - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Fawn Lake - 9 min drive - 9.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Corner Store, Restaurant & Gun Shop - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Backus American Legion - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Willard's Saloon - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Salty Dog Saloon & Eatery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪J&B Saloon And Eatery - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet Friendly Home, Steps to Pine Mountain Lake! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Pet Friendly Home, Steps to Pine Mountain Lake!?

As of 14 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pet Friendly Home, Steps to Pine Mountain Lake! on 15 June 2026 start from NZ$449, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Pet Friendly Home, Steps to Pine Mountain Lake!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet Friendly Home, Steps to Pine Mountain Lake!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet Friendly Home, Steps to Pine Mountain Lake! located?

Situated in Backus, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Lindsey Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Horseshoe Lake and Sanborn Lake. Rainy Lake and Fawn Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

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

Bailey house

Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Z G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home, needed a few more items in the kitchen, one bedroom had a bad mattress but we made due by shifting people around. Nice location, amazing hosts, we would stay here again. Highly recommend it for large groups.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy R.

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

Historic

We loved the old house and all the period furnishings. Mostly we loved that it could fit all of us in one place. A short walk to the nice little beach was great. A short drive to Walker or to Brainerd to explore. We had a wonderful time being together, sitting around a campfire, grilling, and playing in the yard.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita Diane O.

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

Perfect match for large varied group of people

Games,books,all variety of kitchen stuff, big friendly family tables( both in and outdoors) and close to lake, town and more. Meadow with deer ,geese and lightning bugs. The host Doug made us feel welcome and very comfortable. A wonderful time and we'll be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doreen G.

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

Stepping Back in Time

This beautiful OLD mansion was exactly as described, it needs summer pictures, and the lake and a beautiful park are right out the door. We celebrated my moms 80th Birthday.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Historic gem

The Bailey house was a beautiful spot walking distance from the lake park and the resort our family was staying at. Charming, historic and spacious were a few comments that our group provided. The place could use a deep cleaning and the kitchen could be more organized and equipped. We had a larger gathering for cake one evening and a fun camp fire outside. All in all a good spot to accommodate many from our group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Merle D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place with a few issues

The house was very interesting and fun. Family had a great time. Fire pit was great. Kitchen is small with very little work space so that made it difficult to cook for a large group. The house could do with a deep clean. Very dusty and animal hair pretty much everywhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Love the history

Great place, lots of space to spread out.

6/10 Okay

Wayne S.

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

Large but a few problems

It is a very large house in a nice location for a family. A small but sandy beach and playground is only a few minutes walk away. Most of the furniture was old and uncomfortable and the kitchen was small. The house was also not very clean. Despite these issues we enjoyed our family weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

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

Beautiful home — great getaway!

Our family enjoyed our stay, the lake, and the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

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