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VELVET SPRINGS Farmhouse on 6 Acres/300 Feet of Private Lakeshore with pontoon

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A covered patio with outdoor furniture, a grill, and a view of a lake. - VELVET SPRINGS Farmhouse on 6 Acres/300 Feet of Private Lakeshore with pontoon (Crosslake)
A two-story house with a garage, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and garden. - VELVET SPRINGS Farmhouse on 6 Acres/300 Feet of Private Lakeshore with pontoon (Crosslake)
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a dishwasher. - VELVET SPRINGS Farmhouse on 6 Acres/300 Feet of Private Lakeshore with pontoon (Crosslake)
A traditional living room with a sofa, armchair, and a coffee table. There is a dining table with chairs in the background. - VELVET SPRINGS Farmhouse on 6 Acres/300 Feet of Private Lakeshore with pontoon (Crosslake)
A living room with a large window, a piano, and a coffee table. - VELVET SPRINGS Farmhouse on 6 Acres/300 Feet of Private Lakeshore with pontoon (Crosslake)
You can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a firepit and a garden at VELVET SPRINGS Farmhouse on 6 Acres/300 Feet of Private Lakeshore with pontoon. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and an arcade/games room.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

VELVET SPRINGS Farmhouse on 6 Acres/300 Feet of Private Lakeshore with pontoon

  • Perfect for small or large groups. Velvet Lake is a private lake great for swimming and fishing. Free use of our pontoon and we cover the first tank of gas. Room for tents or campers at an additional fee. Campfire area with picnic table. Shuttle service available to Crosslake. Bringing your own boat? Whitefish chain public access is only 2.5 miles away and we have plenty of room for parking. Pets upon approval. We can make arrangements for any special needs. Only 2 1/2 hours from the twin cities.

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About the area

Located in Crosslake, this holiday home is in a rural area and 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. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling. Visit our Crosslake travel guide
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Crosslake, MN

What's nearby

  • Candy jars with colorful candies and a cartoon character on the wall.
    Crow Wing State Forest
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A calm lake with reflections of trees and a clear sky.
    Gull Lake
    31 min drive - 48.8 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway
    38 min drive - 58.4 km
  • Legacy at Cragun's
    51 min drive - 70.9 km
  • The Classic at Madden's Golf Course
    51 min drive - 72.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar
    11 min drive
  • The Wharf
    14 min drive
  • 50 Lakes Bar & Bottle Shop
    18 min drive
  • The Yellow House
    8 min drive
  • Zorbaz
    8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is VELVET SPRINGS Farmhouse on 6 Acres/300 Feet of Private Lakeshore with pontoon pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at VELVET SPRINGS Farmhouse on 6 Acres/300 Feet of Private Lakeshore with pontoon?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at VELVET SPRINGS Farmhouse on 6 Acres/300 Feet of Private Lakeshore with pontoon?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at VELVET SPRINGS Farmhouse on 6 Acres/300 Feet of Private Lakeshore with pontoon?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is VELVET SPRINGS Farmhouse on 6 Acres/300 Feet of Private Lakeshore with pontoon located?

This family-friendly Crosslake holiday home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Crow Wing State Forest, Goodrich Lake and Pine Lake. Kicks on Route 66 and Crosslake Town Square are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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VELVET SPRINGS Farmhouse on 6 Acres/300 Feet of Private Lakeshore with pontoon Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great place for family stay

We enjoyed the house and the lake very much. It was quiet and peaceful. The house had lots of space inside and outside for the family. The only issue I had was with dog allergies in the house.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Velvet Lake

The lake home is roomy. The fish were biting. Close to Cross Lake and Mt biking.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay for a family weekend!

We had the best time here! It perfectly slept 4 couples, my niece and our dogs. We had a great time hanging out in the beautiful yard, swimming in the lake and catching fish off the dock. It was also awesome how close it was to so many great spots in crosslake. Larry was easy to communicate with as well. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our stay at Velvet Springs

The property, farmhouse and lake/pontoon were as described. Our granddaughters loved fish and release off the dock. The pontoon was alot of fun, everyone enjoyed it!. The farmhouse was immaculate, very clean and as described. Fun and interesting accommodations. Loved the eclectic art and decor. We will be back for a longer stay!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Labor day week with family 2024

Wonderful lake view, having the pontoon was great to get out on the water and enjoy nature; my chocolate lab mix had a blast roaming around chasing her tennis balls. The landscaping on the property is beautiful, we were kept in supply of firewood for bonfires every night! The Farmhouse itself is very eclectic, quirky, and beautiful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and Larry was a very very welcoming host. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hated to Leave

An awesome place for our annual family summer vacation. We were a group of 8, 4 adults, 4 kids (ages 10-6) + 2 dogs. Beautiful well-equipped home with lots to look at and gorgeous lake. Kids had a blast fishing, swimming, playing games, eating s’mores around the fire pit. House was very clean with plenty of a/c and fans. Nearby Cross Lake has a big grocery store with enough of the vegetarian and gluten free options we needed. We hope we can come again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Family Vacation

The house was very clean and nicely decorated. We loved the patio where we hung out a lot. The playground was neglected and broken swings. It was great to have the pontoon until the motor stopped our last day. Larry was there and tried to fix it. It was fun running about the lake with the paddle boat. Overall we had a good time. Thanks Larry for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Getaway

The property was just as described. Use of the pontoon was a highlight of the trip. Tons of fish to catch off the dock and even more off the pontoon. Great swimming on the middle of the lake. Lots of breakable Nick-Nacks but was easily able to put them up higher where the toddlers couldn’t reach. Larry was extremely responsive to any issues or concerns. Only downside is that a realtor and huge family stopped by and wanted to tour the house during our stay - we declined because it felt like an invasion of privacy since our stuff was scattered everywhere. The garage door was opened and if we didn’t have the dogs in the house they might have done it anyways since they said they saw us on the pontoon but we were on our way back. Only recommendation would be to have an updated TV in the basement for movies on rainy days - the TV/VCR wouldn’t work properly. Also, the outdoor grill is older and the heat source isn’t very strong if you plan on grilling anything outside. Loved the stay otherwise!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kids paradise

The home was just as the pictures showed! The kitchen was easy to cook in, dishwasher great, fridge is large top fridge over freezer. No ice; we bought ice cube trays at DG in town. The eat in area was roomy, we folded the beautiful table clothes up and set them aside~ We appreciated fans in each bedroom! The landscape on the lakeside was perfect for the grandkids to play on their own, peddle boat, and swim! We brought a kayak, also rented some in town, and had our own SUP…the pontoon is like an old crest we had owned in Michigan so we knew how to get her to start and did take a ride in! There were plenty of beach towels in the utility room cabinets for us too. The fishing off the end of the dock was amazing!!! BIG sunfish, bass and even baby walleye! Having a clothesline to hang wet suits, towels and life jackets on was so helpful too. We appreciated the wood for an outdoor fire, and making s’mores! The porch area and seating outside was delightful too. Our only wish would have been for a TV that worked. We had a few rainy periods that the game playing was exhausted and we’d hoped to watch a movie together…We were able to piece together cables to get the basement DVR to work, but it was in B/W. Our only other problem we solved was covering a few windows for sleeping~We did use towels and foil! Thanks for sharing your property with our family! We were refreshed from city life!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, neat and pet friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The only issue we had was we could not connect to internet, but soon forgot about that due to all the home had to offer. The fairy garden was a wonderful addition to the kids play area. My grand daughter carried one of the fairies around all weekend. Thankyou
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great and the lake was fun. The house was open when we arrived. Felt very welcoming. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Great summer get away for the whole family (including doggies)!Room for everyone and fun on the pontoon! What I especially liked was that it’s a private lake with no public access and not over populated. Hardly anyone out, so it was super peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great retreat

Had a great family vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice stay

Nice and pretty view.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent family retreat

Wonderful property for generational gatherings. This is our second time for a long Memorial weekend and it felt like coming home this year. Fishing, boating or just enjoying the view, it is perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Large group gathering

Simply amazing, isolated, close to crosslake, everything you would want for a weekend getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Stay

We loved the property. The lake was wonderful for fishing. Having the pontoon available was super. Larry was very responsive to our questions. The house is very interesting.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer stay

Loved having the pontoon boat and the pedal boat. The dogs had a great time. Everyone had their own bedroom.Daughter said her sheets on her bed were wonderful. Had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great location. Great house!

Very nice, well kept, clean and spacious house with all of the amenities you'd want for your stay. Great Beautiful lake that is great for fishing. Pontoon was definitely a bonus which we enjoyed so much. Would definitely stay here again and recommend to my friends. Thanks Larry, it was nice meeting you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Was perfect for our large group. Having access to the boat was awesome.

Easy access to everything we needed in Crosslake. Beautiful, quiet lake with great dock and boat for our use when ever we wanted. Caught plenty of fish for dinner several nights. Kids loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Velvet Springs

We had a wonderful weekend with extended family. The property was beautiful and just as described in the listing. Having the pontoon and paddle boats made it even better. Thank you so much for letting us stay in your wonderfully eclectic home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Fun!

We had a great time! The house was very clean and was exactly as listed. Great location … the lake was beautiful. Larry was very responsive to our calls - and Heidi (the dog) was a joy to be around! Having the pontoon boat and paddle boat at the property was awesome! Would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

2nd Time

Everything was neat & clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family summer lake vacation

We had such a great stay at Larry‘s house. It is like a museum like another person said about their stay. There is so much room for everyone. Lots of entertainment for all. Larry is also an amazing artist. Please check out his art on the walls. We would surely come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022