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Lower Whitefish Guest House Crosslake ~ Absolutely Beautiful Property!

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3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access - Lower Whitefish Guest House Crosslake ~ Absolutely Beautiful Property! (Crosslake)
Located on the Whitefish Chain in Crosslake, MN, this home offers a tranquil retreat. Enjoy evenings by the gas fireplace in the living room or relax on the furnished screened porch. With two full bathrooms and a laundry area, you'll feel right at home.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 13204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Lower Whitefish Guest House Crosslake ~ Absolutely Beautiful Property!

  • Home is located on the Whitefish Chain in Crosslake, MN. Lake access requires a walk around main home about 100 steps.
    Amenities include: Bedroom with King bed, 2nd bedroom with king bed, bonus room with 2 Queen bed and a separate long twin bed, and huge Sectional in the living room.

    Furnished screened porch, deck, kitchen, dishwasher, 2 full bathrooms, laundry, smart tvs with flat screens in each bedroom and living room with gas fireplace. Walk around main home to lake and enjoy a lakeside fireplace pictured.

    Upstairs has a 2 Queen beds and a long twin bed, full beautiful bar, deck, Brunswick pool table, 130" Projector. Weber grill. Great swimming with dock, private, and close to town. Clean in excellent condition.

    Pontoon rental 25’ Premier available located on a powered lift dockside, it’ books quickly so reserve as early as possible.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Run dishwasher, and strip used beds, washer auto dispenses detergent. Lock all doors and windows ant check out. Take trash to green bins by the road

Allow owner access to right garage. Inquire if more parking is needed, I am flexible.

Remove shoes please, Carpet cleaning fee $150. Smoking or Vaping inside home will be $200 fee. Wall repairs $100 fee.

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total (up to 9 kg per pet)

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Note from host: $200 fee for pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Located in Crosslake, this holiday home is on a lake. Mississippi River and Crow Wing State Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kicks on Route 66 and Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking nearby. Visit our Crosslake travel guide
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Crosslake, MN

What's nearby

  • Big Trout Lake
    Big Trout Lake
    7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Crow Wing State Forest
    Crow Wing State Forest
    7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Crosslake Community Center
    8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Kicks on Route 66
    9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Cross Lake Recreation Area
    10 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • 14 Lakes Craft Brewing
    8 min drive
  • Old Milwaukee Saloon & Eatery
    17 min drive
  • Andy's Bar
    11 min drive
  • Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar
    7 min drive
  • Norway Ridge Supper Club
    19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lower Whitefish Guest House Crosslake ~ Absolutely Beautiful Property! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Lower Whitefish Guest House Crosslake ~ Absolutely Beautiful Property!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lower Whitefish Guest House Crosslake ~ Absolutely Beautiful Property!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lower Whitefish Guest House Crosslake ~ Absolutely Beautiful Property!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lower Whitefish Guest House Crosslake ~ Absolutely Beautiful Property! located?

This family-friendly Crosslake holiday home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Crosslake Community Center and Crow Wing State Forest. Kicks on Route 66 and Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Lower Whitefish Guest House Crosslake ~ Absolutely Beautiful Property! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 163 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

JP G.

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

Fantastic - As Advertised

This was a great place to stay for four guys on a short golf trip. Big, clean, good pool table & great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin A.

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

Workgroup fishing trip

Great place on a beautiful lake
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy & Kelly L.

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

Great Family Long Weekend

The cabin was great for our family vacation, it had something for all ages. It was clean and had plenty of space for our family of 8. The outside amenities were great and the lake is a great lake to spend the day on the boat.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

PERFECT UP NORTH VACATION

Everything you need and want your family vacation to be... fishing off the dock, sunsets, boating, and end the night with a fire. BEAUTIFUL PROPERTY!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

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

Love the Chain of Lakes

We enjoyed our stay. The girls loved the pool table. Close to stores and food. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shireen S.

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

Family lake vacation

Very roomy. Comfortably accommodated the whole family. Beds were comfortable. It was nice to have a roomy dock for the boat. Could use kid friendly drinking glasses.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Val M.

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

wedding weekend

Our family chose to stay together rather than separate rooms at the hotel. kids enjoyed being together.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

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

4th of July

Perfect location for our family and friends. Host is very easy to work with. Highly recommend
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Fantastic place for family time

Our family celebrated our Mom's 80th Birthday at John's place. The place was clean and there was plenty to do for all ages. John was quick to respond to any questions we had. Renting his boat was a great as we really enjoyed our time on the boat. We would definitely go back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

Perfection

All the comforts of home at the lake!! Property is beautiful, clean and exceptionally maintained. Owner is accessible and responsive. Would 100% recommend this beautiful home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa R.

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

Family Christmas

Loved loved loved it! The kids and young adults really loved the game room. It was so cozy! The owner was responsive to questions. Loved that we were able to bring the doggy too!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Spectacular!

We had our family stay here for a wedding weekend. It was perfect. The upstairs bar/pool table area is well appointed and beautifully finished. The beds are super comfortable. John was very accommodating and easy to communicate with. Having the ability to rent the pontoon is a real bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Guest house review

Caught fish off the dock really nice pontoon that was available to rent but weather a little rough a couple days. Had a nice anniversary with wife and family. Nice pool table and projecter upstairs lake would be great swimming june july so in general great time!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike Z.

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

Guys weekend

This is a great property for a large group on one of MN best lakes! John is a GREAT host... we have stayed at his place for the past three years... we were impressed the first year, and it only gets better every year. Outside of being a great property, all of the little things are thought of as well...from kitchen utensils to entertainment games. I highly recommend this place for your stay and John as your host.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

Fabulous stay!

We had a wonderful time at this property. It was spacious, clean and situated on a dead end road so very quiet. We absolutely loved the property and being able to use the pontoon to explore the many lakes. We also enjoyed making s’mores by the fire and relaxing on the screened in porch. It was immaculate upon checkin and communication with owner couldn’t have been better. Very quick to respond to questions. Our son caught a beautiful bass as well so he was pretty happy. Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber F.

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

The Best Bachelorette Weekend Ever!!

We came out to John’s property for my best friend’s bachelorette party and it was amazing!! The pictures online honestly do not do the place justice as it was a lot bigger and more spacious than we expected! John was very responsive and helpful with any questions we had, he gave us great recommendations, and he was very accommodating! The check in and check out process was super easy and we didn’t have any problems during our stay. We rented his pontoon out for a day and it fit all 13 of us perfectly. Our group is still raving about how great the place was and what a blast we all had. I definitely recommend staying here and would 100% come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike Z.

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

Annual trip to connect with old high school friends

This place is perfect for a group of friends or a family... or even a couple of families who are looking to vacation together on a great lake! Although the guest house doesn't have a view of the lake, it has everything you's need and want, with the lake just steps away (around the main house). A couple of very nice bedrooms on the main level with a big living room, a fully stocked kitchen, grill, games for outside, etc... Upstairs has more beds, a full bar area with pool table, upper deck, etc... John, the owner, is great to work with... he'll rent his pontoon, so no need to bring your own boat... and there is a really nice place to have evening fires by the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad G.

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

Fun Getaway on Lower Whitefish

Beautiful property. House was functional and more than enough space for a family of 6. Well stocked kitchen,and comfortable beds. Young adults and teenagers really enjoyed the upstairs theater, pool table and cozy sleeping quarters. John was super responsive and great to deal with. We rented the pontoon from him as well and enjoyed watersporting and touring the lake. House was organized and tidy. The home has high quality appliances and tvs in every room. Would definitely return. Thanks John!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

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

Great guest house

The bedroom set up worked well for our two families. We had 6 teenagers sharing the upstairs space and the parents each had a bedroom on the main floor. We also rented the pontoon boat which was awesome for our big group. The air conditioning in the place worked great which was very nice as it was hot during our stay. John was very responsive to our requests and was kind when inquiring about a missing remote and pool ball (which were all found). The only negative was that you couldn’t see the water from the guest house but access to the water was very easy. Overall, this was a great property for a big group like ours and John was a great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tamara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Guest house at Whitefish Chain gone wrong by roofing

The property is well maintained and was spacious — the patio and terrace do not overlook the lake , rather look at the hosts huge home - John was responsive to the few questions I did ask but he gave No warning about roofers starting early in morning and not permitting us to sleep in or to use the porch or open deck above - access to the land and a huge fireplace by lake was accessible to us but we were gone during day thus we did not enjoy the quiet of a lake cottage- no view of lake snd hammering roof activity keep us from enjoying a quiet cottage - the price of the overnight jumped 873 - John partially refunded 2 nights stay since we only stayed Sunday to Thursday am were hurried out earlier than 10:30 departure - John asked if we wanted a refund because of the 4 morning disturbance he had not told us about - but has yet to refund what we requested ! Beautiful property - be aware porch and deck do not have lake views ! The host did not communicate to us about roofers coming - thus spoiling use of deck & porch as well quiet during the only time we were using it! Always ask about the access to lake and any repairs going on during the stay - Beautiful property … lacking lake view but lake accessible via walkway - nice fireplace at lake but no view of lake from lodging. The lack of communication re roofing disturbance and thus no use of patio / deck and no lake view from lodging lowered my rating for the Host & Stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay as always! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kolby T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spent almost our entire time upstairs. Bar area, pool table, projector with surround sound was very cool! House sleeps 6-8 people comfortably. Already planning another stay there jext year!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky F.

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

Excellent place to stay!

Wow! Fishing was amazing! The host answered immediately to any questions that we had. Grocery store and bait shop was quite close. We loved it as a family!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave W.

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

Another great stay in crosslake

We have stayed 2 years in a row at this property and would recommend it to anyone, very clean, well furnished, beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Hunter W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Great Location on that lake and set up was fine for our family reunion. Only real issue is the pictures DO NOT represent the rental appropriately. You see the owners house and views of the waterfront amenities. The rental is a separate building back by the street with no view of the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025