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Entire Cabin on Lake Shamineau

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Exterior
Exterior
Private kitchen
Dining
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Motley, MN
  • The Classic at Madden's Golf Course
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Gull Lake
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Brainerd International Raceway
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Entire Cabin on Lake Shamineau

Beautiful cabin on one of Minnesota's clearest lakes.

Enjoy your summer get away with your own private beach with 2 private docks. We have free use of a canoe, a kayak, 2 paddle boards or you can rent the pontoon for your stay. Extra chairs to sit around a campfire at night.

Lake Shamineau has up to 20 feet of water clarity. Our Cabin is on the mostly undeveloped northern shore. The back of the cabin is protected by 3.5 private acres of woods and trails.

Property manager

Melissa Bellanger
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

About the area

Motley

Located in Motley, this cabin is on a lake. The Vintage at Staples and Social 9 are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Memorial Park and Beauty Lake. 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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Motley, MN

What's nearby

  • Bay Lake - 29 min drive - 28.7 km
  • Legacy at Cragun's - 40 min drive - 39.7 km
  • The Classic at Madden's Golf Course - 40 min drive - 40.5 km
  • Gull Lake - 42 min drive - 34.5 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 44 min drive - 50.5 km

Getting around

  • Staples Station - 16 min drive
  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪2 Tall Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Castaway Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Countryside Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Friendly Inn - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Entire Cabin on Lake Shamineau pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Entire Cabin on Lake Shamineau?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Entire Cabin on Lake Shamineau?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Entire Cabin on Lake Shamineau located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is within 16 miles (25 km) of Memorial Park, Staples Community Center and Beauty Lake. Bay Lake and The Vintage at Staples are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liz P.

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

Great cabin!

Enjoyed a great week. Cabin was clean and beautiful. Plenty of space for family fun. Stocked with all the kitchen tools needed to prepare our family meals. Loved the games and books available to enjoy during our stay. A wonderful time plenty of room to hike and enjoy the outdoors - we even got a fresh snow to give us a sparkling view of the lake from the big cabin windows. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen N.

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

Perfect cold January getaway!

We were there during the coldest week of 2025 so far and stayed warm and cozy doing crafts, playing games, ice fishing, etc! The cabin is lovely, especially the big front room overlooking the lake. We Had excellent communication with our hosts and a couple of minor issues were resolved quickly! We would Definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

joel h.

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

Nice and easy

Beatiful location. The host is very responsive and helpful with anything. The house is very clean and well kept like the pictures.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

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

Great place to stay!!

Wonderful cabin with everything you need right on the lake. We had our family of 4 stay and had a great time. The lake is so clear and so many loons! I would highly recommend this cabin, roomy, super clean and they have thought of everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin A.

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

Great place

Great place on a beautiful lake. The area is spacious, clean and very well remodeled. The double dock was quite convenient. Host was very responsive and check in was easy. Would love to bring my family here to enjoy the beach and clear water.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve V.

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

Awesome stay.

This was our second stay at this location and this time was even better than our first. Awesome location, awesome home, and super thoughtful hosts!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

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

Great location on a quiet lake

The house was exactly as advertised- very clean, everything we needed for a great vacation. Really appreciated how easy it was to cook- kitchen was very well stocked with utensils/pots/pans etc. Location was great- very close to the lake with large sandy beach- great outdoor space and a huge bonus to have kayaks and paddle boards to use. The lake traffic was so minimal we almost felt like we had the whole lake to ourselves.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

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

Amazing view

We will definitely book this cabin again!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krissy W.

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

Great new years stay

Property was great for two families. The great room was a fun hangout spot. Well stocked house and nice walks in the woods and on the lake made for a relaxing weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly F.

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

Another great stay

We had another great stay here! This was our second summer here and the family loves it. The kids love the beach, riding as passengers on the paddle boards, the bunk beds, calling the loons, and watching movies. The patio has plenty of seating and a good mix of sun and shade to relax outside watching the kids play. It’s a perfect place to host our families (7 adults and 3 kids). We went to Brainerd for mini golf and also took the kids horseback riding. Can’t wait to go back. Thanks for the wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dao H.

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

Great getaway

Great winter get away 2.5 hours from the Twin Cities. Nice location and close to the lake surrounded by woods.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

joel h.

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

House

Very clean, beautiful view of the lake with a nice place to hangout outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor T.

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

Lake Shamineau!

A very quiet place! Everything was clean and ready for us. Host was exceptional with communication if anything came up. Highly recommend for a quiet getaway. Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl S.

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

Great cabin clear lake

Very clean and comfortable. More room than we expected. Fishing was ok, and water is crystal clear.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wesley J., Cottage Grove, MN, USA

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

Annual family vacation

The cabin and property worked out great for us; seven adults. Our kids are grown and the cabin offered plenty of space to do things together and also find a quiet spot. The deck, fire pit and general surroundings of the cabin were greatly appreciated and welcoming. The kitchen is well equipped and organized. The views of the lake are incredible. We took full advantage of the pontoon to motor around the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marsha B.

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

Best lake cabin EVER!!!!

Such a wonderful property! Cabin is luxurious but cozy, stocked with every single thing you need from a wonderful modern kitchen to beach toys for the kids! Whether eating in the kitchen, great room or deck, the views of beautiful, clear Lake Shamineau are fabulous! Best sleep of my life on the king bed in master suite, I’m going home to order a mattress EXACTLY like that one! This rental is worth every penny people! You won’t regret booking this one. Owners and property managers are efficient, warm, friendly and helpful. My family had a wonderful week here!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat S.

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

We’d go back without hesitation!

The house was just as described and what we expected. Kitchen was well set up with had anything we needed. All of us agreed we each had the most comfortable bed and bedding. Beach was pretty private and had all the equipment we could ask for to play with. If it hadn’t rained so much our last two days it would’ve been perfection.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole J.

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

Wonderful Week on the Water

This cabin was PERFECT for our group of adults + children. The sandy beach was a great area to play and use floaties. We also made use of the paddle boards and the pontoon boat for deeper water swimming. We fished and caught enough pan fish + bass to do a small fish fry! The inside space was also great - we loved the big living room to eat together, watch Olympics and hang out after a long day in the sun. The kitchen had everything we needed to prep great meals and there was more than enough plates and silverware. We really appreciated the dishwasher. Can't say enough about how much we enjoyed this space! We would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keegan G., Minneapolis, Minnesota

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

Fabulous Cabin with all the extras!

Such a wonderful cabin. We enjoyed our cozy, snowy spring break. Plenty of beds, couches to sit/lounge on, love the big tables to play board games, card games, puzzles and even do some watercolor painting. Wonderfully remodeled kitchen and buffet/bar area. Love the gas fireplace to give that final cozy touch. Wish we could have gotten outside to use the fire pit and deck — but the weather didn’t cooperate. Looks like we’ll have to come back! Thanks again for opening up your cabin for us to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory F.

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

Winter fishing trip

We had an amazing time. We were able to go ice fishing in the pop-up tent we rented from the owners, along with a heater. It made it so comfortable fishing. The sights were beautiful and the accommodations exceptional! The ping pong game was very entertaining. Look forward to renting it in a different we rent season!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay E.

Beautiful Cabin, Peaceful Setting

We had a wonderful stay at the cabin! The kitchen is fully stocked - we didn't want for a thing when cooking. The beds and furniture are comfortable. Our favorite room was the sunroom. The views of the lake are incredible! The fireplace kept us toasty warm on chilly mornings. The yard and sandy beach are large. We had a couple nice fires on the beach. There are abandoned properties on one side and one cabin on the other. We didn't see anyone else our entire stay. It was so peaceful and quiet - nothing but wildlife, water lapping up on the shore, and the wind rustling through the trees. It was nice to sit on the chairs at the end of dock and enjoy the lake. We loved the cabin and the property. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Molly F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Perfect trip for our family

The cabin was perfect for our family! The kids loved the big sandy beach and our dogs loved going for a swim followed by lounging in the sand. My only two comments for improvement are: 1: the grill needs some attention. Lots of grease on the grill. We would have loved to use it more but only used it once. 2: the property information on VRBO for the listing vs. the details you have access to after you book were inconsistent. For example the listing says there is wifi but the information provided on the app after you book said no wifi. However, Wifi is included and worked great 😊 also the home details we were emailed prior to our arrival were for 2022 and not 2023 so I needed to text the owners to confirm some things. (Ex:drinking water) This did not stop us from booking again for next year! Great place for large families and we look forward to returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karrie M.

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

Great spot!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele L.

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

Merry Christmas!

Another wonderful Christmas at this lovely cabin. We all had a wonderful time despite the frigid temperatures. We will return again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane J.

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

Fabulous Fall Getaway

Even though this was a spur-of-the-moment, very last-minute trip, everything went very smoothly from the moment I sent the initial email for availability! Owners were very responsive any time we had a question. The property is quite private, with 2 private docks (we also rented the pontoon). Our chocolate Lab Lucy absolutely loved jumping off the dock and retrieving her duck :-) The cabin and property are well-cared for and you can tell that a lot of time, love and attention have gone into it. Very clean as well (which goes a LONG way with me!) Beautiful flagstone terraced patio right off the beach, with good quality Adirondack chairs for relaxing, made even more enjoyable by evening campfires. Very highly recommend this property and we intend to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Melissa Bellanger

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We are a family of five, and we have owned our cabin for over 10 years now. We have added on an addition and completely remodeled the place inside and out. Most of our early memories of our kids involve something associated with our cabin. It has been the perfect place to get away for our family or to host family and friends. Our kids are now fully involved in multiple activities, bday parties, camps etc and we feel like it is too nice of a place not to get used more often. We love to hear when our friends and family tell us how they look forward to their time at our cabin. We hope that other people can have the same experience as well.

Why they chose this property

We picked this property and Lake Shamineau as it was the perfect combination of a south facing private lot, quiet clear lake and far enough away from the cities to feel like you are truly up north.

What makes this property unique

We mostly enjoy the variety that our cabin offers. One day the kids are playing in the water, the next on the beach, the woods, fishing, or playing ping pong and games on a rainy day. Every day offers something fun to do away from electronics and with the whole family involved.

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