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For Large gatherings in the heart of Crosslake MN

Gather around the patio fireplace with friends and family while savoring delicious pizzas from the wood-fired oven.

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Minutes from Crosslake's excitement, this lodge style home offers first class accommodations for family reunions or outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy amazing outdoor patios with an outdoor fireplace, tv, pizza oven and grill. Outdoor bar and space for small events is also available.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

About the area

Located in Crosslake, this lodge is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Mississippi River and Crow Wing State Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway and Wildwedge Golf & Mini Golf.
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Crosslake, MN

What's nearby

  • Crow Wing State Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Pine Lake - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cross Lake Recreation Area - 3 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Gull Lake - 30 min drive - 38.7 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 37 min drive - 49.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dockside Lounge - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Commander Restaurant & Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Old Milwaukee Saloon & Eatery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Wharf - ‬10 min drive

About this property

For Large gatherings in the heart of Crosslake MN

Lodge by the lake
You can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a firepit and a garden at For Large gatherings in the heart of Crosslake MN. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and an arcade/games room.
Other perks include:
  • Barbecues and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at For Large gatherings in the heart of Crosslake MN boast perks, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 5 bathrooms with showers and shower/bath combinations
  • Porches or lanais, kitchens and kitchenettes

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a lake

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: See additional fees for pets. All must be approved

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
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

Frequently asked questions

Is For Large gatherings in the heart of Crosslake MN pet-friendly?

Yes, For Large gatherings in the heart of Crosslake MN allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at For Large gatherings in the heart of Crosslake MN?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at For Large gatherings in the heart of Crosslake MN?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at For Large gatherings in the heart of Crosslake MN?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is For Large gatherings in the heart of Crosslake MN located?

Situated in Crosslake, this golf lodge is within a 10-minute walk of Crow Wing State Forest and Pine Lake. Cross Lake Recreation Area and Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

For Large gatherings in the heart of Crosslake MN Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

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

Family get together

Beautiful place with lots of space. The outdoor kitchen and pizza oven were a huge hit. Dan was great to work with - quick and responsive. Our family absolutely loved staying here and will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda R.

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

Bachelorette party

Perfect set up for a large group, lots of space and bathrooms, loved the outdoor gathering area, convenient location close to town and nice large parking area, Great time had by all!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marsha D.

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

Family Reunion in Crosslake, MN

We had a wonderful time staying at The Loon's Nest in Crosslake. It had room for a good number of family members to stay together, visit and have fun. This is a unique property and has a very nice, spacious outdoor area along with the house. We enjoyed the outdoor cooking/eating area tremendously and the fire pit as well. It was very interesting to learn the history of the building also. We would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M., Duluth, MN

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

Great spot in Crosslake

We had a sales meeting with (11) guys and stayed at The Loon's Nest. Great location; was close to a couple spots we golfed at and near fishing for part of our team. The house was very well stocked in the kitchen, hand soap and plenty of towels in the bathrooms, and tons of seating and wood offered for the outdoor pergola patio. We spent the bulk of our time outside cooking, playing yard games and chatting around the fire. Pack your own soap/shampoo. We forgot to pick some up assuming a VRBO would have some leftover supplies in the bathrooms, but every one was spotless clean and no supplies. No big deal. For the size of the home and how many it can house, the only drawback was the size of the dishwasher. It is about 1/2 the size of a normal machine built into cabinets. Overall it was a great spot. Would absolutely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property, perfect for large groups! Would certainly stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Justin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
good space for a golf group
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David G L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible house/space for a large group
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for large groups. Lots of outdoor room for family activities. Functional with big rooms and spacious bathrooms! Thumps up!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry D.

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

Great place

Awesome time and perfect spot for our group
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian Z.

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

Great cozy getaway

Tons of beds meant no one was sleeping on an air mattress, and the cozy cabin feel made for a great weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine F.

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

Bachelorette Party Weekend

We stayed here for a bachelorette party weekend. The layout of the property was perfect for the 16 of us and had everything we needed. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

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

Great Communication!

A very unique and interesting property with a lot of history.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

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

Great for a large family get together!

We celebrated my in-laws 50th wedding anniversary with 16 adults and teens. Everything was great and Dan was wonderful to work with - I would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna P., Lakeville, MN

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

The Loon's Nest Exceeded our Expectations

We had a gathering of 14 family members and more than enough living space. The pictures were very accurate, it was a charming place with an interesting history. Our family enjoyed the outdoor playground, lawn area for games, fire pit, and grill with outdoor seating for meals. The parking area was large enough to set up Pickleball, which was a bonus! We would love to go back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Wedding Weekend

What a beautiful place to stay and be able to celebrate our nuptial with family. The location was perfect. The cabin set up allowed our family to be able to be in one spot and just have fun. Held the ceremony and reception on the side which was gorgeous. Everyone loved the cabin and had the best time! Created wonderful memories while marrying my best friend! Thank you Ron the O’Leary’s.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our big group. Everyone had their own place, well stocked, and dan was very quick to respond and help with all our questions. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vang T.

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

Amazing Staycation!

This place was amazing and Ashley and company were very quick in responding to any questions we had. The place had plenty of games to keep us occupied during our stay. Our only regret was not coming during the fall or summer to enjoy the outside amenities as it looked like it would’ve served us greatly! Me and my family enjoyed our stay and will be considering this place for future plans.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trevor R.

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

Great place in a great location.

Beautiful and nice. Would be great to visit during the summer. Kitchen is a little small for cooking for a big group but we made t work. Large place with lots of space for the adults and kids to find things to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kong Y.

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

Spacious

Ashley is great in communication throughout the process. She made things easy for me and my forum of friends and family. The house is huge enough for 20 adults. The size of each room is big. The beds and sofas are comfortable. The dining space at the door is very spacious. There is plenty of TVs in the house which is great. I will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

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

Perfect Family Time

Our group had a great stay here. The house met our needs for a fun family long weekend. The house was clean and well stocked. We appreciated the extra items like a high chair and kid's toys. And were lucky enough to have beautiful fall weather so we could enjoy the outside spaces as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crystal H.

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

Perfect for a fall visit!

Easy, clean and plenty of space inside and out!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S., Saint Paul, MN

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

A fantastic stay! Amazing place. We will be booking for next year

We had a great golf trip weekend with some coworkers. We loved the cabin! Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

eddie o.

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

Bach Party

This was a perfect spot for us! We golfed all day Friday, party bus to the bars all weekend, and sat by the fire and watched football on the TV outside all day Saturday. Just a great weekend at the perfect place. We will definitely come back. Thanks Ashley!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J.

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

Golf Trip

Great place to stay for larger group Outside spaces are wonderful Great communication with host throughout Second ladder in bunk room would be preferable
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter V.

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

Amazing rental!

So much to do at this beautiful home. Won’t be our last there!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022