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Enjoy Swimming, Kayaking, Sunset Watching, Listening To The Loons And Relaxing

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A wooden dock leading to a house surrounded by a rocky shoreline and dense forest.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a fireplace.
A dock with a bench, a boat, and a house surrounded by trees.
A dock extending into a lake with a flag, surrounded by trees and a rocky shoreline.
A circular wooden seating area with Adirondack chairs and a picnic table, surrounded by trees and overlooking a body of water.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
Sleeps 11•5 bedrooms•5 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Cushing, MN
  • Place, Lake Alexander
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gull Lake
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Brainerd International Raceway
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Enjoy Swimming, Kayaking, Sunset Watching, Listening To The Loons And Relaxing

Bring your family and create memories to last a lifetime on Lake Alexander's Gold Coast.
This 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom open floor plan cabin is nestled near Lovers Lane in tall MN pines. The lake front is pristine with a wonderful dock for hours of jumping into the water, swimming, kayaking, fishing, sand castles and picnics on its beach.
Get cozy and roast marshmallows around the great outdoor fire pit or enjoy an evening around the fireplace inside.
Wonderful for Minnesota winter fun as well: snowmobiling, ice fishing, ice skating, sledding, hiking in the snowy pines.
Other amenities: Washer and Dryer, quick drive or boat ride to two restaurants: The Landing and The Castaway, great neighborhood for walks among the pines, kayaks, sand toys, life jackets, kids room with a double/twin log bunk bed and toys, grill, complete kitchen set-up, and games.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Great place for families. Fun for all!
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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 862773vb
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

Cushing

Located in Cushing, this cabin is on the waterfront. Gull Lake and Lake Alexander reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Northland Arboretum and Pine Grove Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Brainerd International Raceway or North Central Speedway. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Cushing, MN

What's nearby

  • Lake Alexander - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Gull Lake - 27 min drive - 39.3 km
  • Legacy at Cragun's - 29 min drive - 41.1 km
  • The Classic at Madden's Golf Course - 29 min drive - 42.1 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 35 min drive - 52.9 km

Getting around

  • Staples Station - 32 min drive
  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anchor North 4921 320Th St, Cushing, Mn 56443 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪2 Tall Tavern - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Landing - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Castaway Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hennen's Bar On Shamineau - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy Swimming, Kayaking, Sunset Watching, Listening To The Loons And Relaxing pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Enjoy Swimming, Kayaking, Sunset Watching, Listening To The Loons And Relaxing?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy Swimming, Kayaking, Sunset Watching, Listening To The Loons And Relaxing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy Swimming, Kayaking, Sunset Watching, Listening To The Loons And Relaxing?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy Swimming, Kayaking, Sunset Watching, Listening To The Loons And Relaxing located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Lake Alexander and within 6 mi (10 km) of Fish Trap Lake and Shamineau Lake. Lake Placid and Bay Lake are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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. 51 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location on beautiful Lake Alexander. Excellent communication with the host. Very relaxing stay on the lake!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark and Janice B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time at this property. It was clean and the kitchen was well stocked with useful items. The owners were very nice and communicated well. Would gladly stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was wonderful to work with. She even left an activity for our grandchild to create during her stay in the cabin. The Cabin and lake view were everything we hoped for.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terry A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was great, clean and well stocked for cooking. Beautiful views from both decks. We enjoyed the kayaks and board. Caught a lot of fish but couldn't find the walleyes!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristin G.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Great, great location!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2023
Thanks Kristin! We are glad you had a good time and thanks for being so responsive.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a great property, lots of ammenities both in the home and to use outside. The sunset view is fantastic. Family had a great stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

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

Beautiful cabin

We have been coming here for several years and are never disappointed.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2023
Tom, glad you all had a good time! Hope to meet you one year. Lindsey and Austin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

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

Beautiful local

It was a well kept location and home Friendly, safe neighborhood Beautiful lake Wonderful people to deal with Our whole family thoroughly enjoyed the vacation
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Great location. Great Communication. We had 8 adults and 2 kids. Overall it was enough space and we had a really good time. Restaurants on the lake were awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colleen G.

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

Great place for family vacation!

This home has everything you need both inside and out! The lake is crystal clear and great for swimming. The kayak and floating mat is wonderful. Beautiful views from the deck along with awesome sunsets!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Family cabin time

Our stay was perfect! This is our 3rd time renting this cabin and it accommodates our growing family quite well. The kitchen has everything you need to make meals at home and the living space worked well for our group of adults and kids. Beds are comfy, towels are fluffy and the view of the lake at sunset is beautiful. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Relaxing vacation on the lake

We had a relaxing vacation on Lake Alexander. The lake is beautiful, clear, and peaceful. The home is well appointed and perfect for a large group (9 adults) and the owners are fantastic to work with. Our family had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sarah b.

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

Minnesota Lake Living at its best

We had a fantastic week at this beautiful lake house! The views were incredible, the house immaculate, and plenty of room for lots of big family dinners out in the deck. All of us were paddling, kayaking, swimming and boating and we couldn’t be more appreciative of all the amenities. We would be so happy to come back next summer!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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

GREAT GETAWAY AT THE LAKE!!!

My family and I had a wonderful time at this property. View of Lake is wonderful. I had never heard of Lake Alexander before so I was a little apprehensive. I shouldn't have worried! This is a beautiful lake and the cabin is is a beautiful setting. Great fire pit outside with plenty of seating. Cabin very well supplied. We hope to rent again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2023
Thanks Mary! So glad you discovered the lake and our cabin.
Archival

8/10 Good

Ma P.

Great

We spent the majority of our time on the deck and the dock. The house is adequate, but we felt like there was WiFi that we weren't able to use or a TV.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2023
Hello: I am glad you enjoyed the deck and dock. We do not have WiFi at the cabin- our reason for not having internet or TV is to keep the simple pleasure of a cabin and give all a time to unplug.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Molly M.

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

We Loved Our Lake Time

Having grown up on the lake, it was great being able to spend a week with my entire family there again. Ogema Point is a great spot for fishing, swimming, bird watching, and leisurely walks. We rented a pontoon locally and docked it with ease for 6 days. We also hired a fishing guide for the dads and he was able to pick them up right from the dock and show them the hot spots. We cooked several fresh walleye meals and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of free time swimming and sunning. Thankful for the opportunity the host gave us to show our kids the lake life we remember.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kay G.

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

Perfect cabin for our annual extended family gathering

Very clean, comfortable, well-outfitted cabin in a gorgeous setting. Lake is crystal clear. Swimming was great. The 6 kayaks got much use. Stunning lake views from both levels of the cabin. Having two decks to choose from was a real treat. We were a family group of 11 - grandparents, children and grandchildren, ages 6-78. It worked well for all of us. Rented a fishing boat from LB Rentals in Pillager that was delivered to the public landing. Also rented ebikes and bikes from a bike shop in Nisswa. The hosts were easy to communicate with. Very responsive to questions. Much appreciated. We are already talking about coming back next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Family cabin week in Cushing

This is our second stay at the Cushing cabin and just like last year it was a perfect spot for a relaxing family cabin week. The cabin has everything you need for cooking great meals at home and is close to a grocery store (15 minutes) if you need something. The beds are comfortable and we had plenty of room for 8 adults to relax and spend time together. We reserved again for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mandy Z.

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

Perfect multi family experience.

It was a perfect cabin experience for our family. The view from the deck was amazing. We enjoyed swimming, skiing, tubing and the had tons of fun fishing. The layout of this property was perfect. We are already planning our return trip next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Great summer vacation spot!

Cabin was great, clean, as advertised. kayaks were fun and in good condition. Lake is big but calm, was good for kayaking and fun boating. Beautiful views. Nice little neighborhood to walk around in. Awesome vacation spot for a family with kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

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

Cabin rental

Nice place! We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2023
Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Perfect Labor Day Weekend

We had a great week at the cabin. It was a perfect place for 8 adults to relax, eat good food and enjoy Lake Alexander. We appreciated the well stocked kitchen and the beautiful deck for eating meals. The setting is peaceful and sunsets are beautiful!! We plan to come back next year. Highly recommend this cabin!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2023
Thank you!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy J A.

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

Another wonderful stay

This is our 2nd stay at this property and it is very family friendly for our Grand kids. Thank you
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2023
Glad you came back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Awesome location

We stayed at the property for a family reunion. The lake was beautiful, very clear, sandy bottom, not weedy, great for swimming. The house was well stocked and had everything we needed. We loved access to the kayaks and lily pad. The fire pit area was also awesome. We did not read for detail and realized there was no tv when we got there. It turned out to be a blessing but a few members of our party were originally upset to miss hockey playoffs. On the plus side, we got a lot more quality time as a result. The checkin process was smooth and communication was solid. My only concern was that after booking the property, the description was removed from VRBO so I couldn’t review amenities, layout, etc., I feel like I had to ask questions a lot because I couldn’t go back to see the listing. The property owner was patient with the questions and very responsive. We loved the area. It was peaceful and we saw so many deer. We took lovely walks every day. Overall everyone from 12-78 enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2023
Glad you enjoyed!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Great place!

This was our second time staying here and it was as great as the first time. We had wonderful weather and were able to boat, swim, and enjoy the wonderful fire pit. We also visited Castaway restaurant twice—located right on the lake. Overall, a wonderful place and lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2023
Thanks David! Glad you are coming back!

About the host

Hosted by Austin@renovarconstruction.com

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We purchased this cabin to create a place for our family to enjoy all that the wonderful MN summers have to offer. It is a great place for all ages!

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the fireplace, lake front, landscaped beach front and perfect sandy bottom for hours of fun at the lake.

What makes this property unique

The sunset views are amazing and the loons talk throughout the evening offering great dinner entertainment.
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