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5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathrooms338 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Crosby, MN
  • Place, Crosby Memorial Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Cuyuna Lakes Trail
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the area

Crosby

With a stay at this vacation home in Crosby, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Mississippi River and Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area. .This vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Crosby Memorial Park and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Croft Mine Historical Park.
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What's nearby

  • Crosby Memorial Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Croft Mine Historical Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cuyuna Lakes Trail - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Traditions at Cuyuna Falls Mini Golf - 8 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Cuyuna Brewing Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪High Wheel Confectionery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Woodtick Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Midway Bar - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lakeside Escape | Water Fun, Cycling & More!

Welcome to your dream retreat on the shores of Serpent Lake in Crosby, MN! This well-equipped and inviting lake house offers everything you need for an unforgettable getaway. With 100 feet of pristine shoreline, it’s a haven for relaxation and outdoor fun. Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat or an adventure-packed vacation, this property has something for everyone at any time of year!

INDOORS
Inside, the home’s layout is perfect for group gatherings. With five bedrooms and two bathrooms, it comfortably accommodates up to 12 guests. The main floor features two bedrooms for added convenience, while three more await upstairs. A fully stocked kitchen makes meal prep a breeze, and the main floor laundry ensures your stay is as comfortable as possible. The spacious 3-season porch overlooking the lake is a highlight, offering the perfect spot to enjoy both sunrise and sunset.

- 5 bedrooms (1 king bed, 2 queen beds, 6 twin beds, 1 twin sized trundle)
- 2 bathrooms
- Fully-equipped kitchen
- Laundry room with washer and dryer
- Cozy living room with ample seating and wood-burning fireplace
- Dining space with large farmhouse style table, perfect for gatherings
- Large 3-season porch with plenty of seating and ample space for games and activities

SUMMER LAKE LIFE
During the summer, spend your days in the sunshine enjoying the water with fishing, swimming, and paddle boarding right off the dock. The home features both a main dock and a guest dock, perfect for tying up a boat or casting a line. After a day on the water, gather around the large fire pit for s’mores and storytelling under the stars. A gas grill on the lakeside patio invites you to savor outdoor meals with breathtaking views.

- Private lakefront shoreline
- Large private yard
- Private dock
- Large firepit area with ample seating
- Private patio with lake views
- Gas BBQ grill

WATER AMENITIES (Included during the summer)
- 1 canoe w/ two paddles
- 1 paddle boat
- 4 paddle boards with 4 paddles
- Paddle board rack (COMING SOON)
- WATER SHOES RECOMMENDED as there are zebra muscles in Serpent Lake that can be sharp on the foot!

WINTER WONDERLAND AND ICE FISHING HAVEN
Winter at the lake is equally magical. Cozy up by the wood-burning fireplace or head outside for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, and fat-tire biking. For quieter moments, enjoy movie nights on one of the three smart TVs or dive into puzzles and board games with your group.

AND MORE!
Outdoor enthusiasts will love the proximity to the Cuyuna trail system, just blocks from the house. Bike or walk the famous red dirt trails or the paved paths for a scenic adventure. An on-site bike rack provides easy storage. The home is also within walking distance of downtown Crosby’s best attractions, including the Cuyuna Brewery, Iron Range Eatery, and several charming cafes and shops.

Park your car for the week, unwind by the lake, and explore all that Crosby has to offer. With its perfect blend of comfort, adventure, and relaxation, this lake house is truly a year-round destination. Your next memorable vacation starts here!

Other things to note:
* Local trash pickup is on Friday morning
* Smoke-Free Space – Please keep the indoors fresh for everyone—no smoking inside. (A $300 cleaning fee applies if detected.)
* No Parties or Events – You’re welcome to invite day visitors and enjoy small get-togethers during your stay. We just ask that you keep things respectful — no large parties, events, or activities that might cause extra mess, damage, or disturb the neighbors.
* Guest List – For everyone’s safety and comfort, only registered guests are allowed unless we’ve chatted and approved otherwise.
* Quiet Hours – Let’s keep it cozy from 10 PM to 8 AM so everyone (including the neighbors!) can relax.
* Pets – Pets are not allowed on this property. Thank you for your understanding!
* Water Shoes Recommended! For your comfort and safety, we recommend bringing water shoes if you plan to enjoy the lake. Serpent Lake has zebra mussels, and they can be a little rough on bare feet.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as gas grills and bike parking.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Bicycle parking
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,640 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Property Registration Number 6260

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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Lakeside Escape | Water Fun, Cycling & More! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was our third year in the house. Everything was perfect again. We can’t wait until next year. Thank you for having us againSteve and family
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennessa P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Fall Getaway

We enjoyed a laid back girls weekend. We loved that the house was within walking distance from eatery’s and shopping. The house was wonderful and perfect for our group of 5. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

We had a great weekend with friends for a biking and relaxing weekend. Everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Guys weekend

Great house, very comfortable, owner is fantastic. We had another incredible stay. I would highly recommend. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lana G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Family get-away

We stayed in September after the summer months. The lake was quiet & beautiful, we were able to walk to town for the Farmer's Market, dinner at night, and to grab a coffee. We spent 3 days biking & were able to come home and relax comfortably spreading out with lots of room.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

Our family had a wonderful vacation! The cabin was just perfect for our growing family! We enjoyed Serpent Lake! (We brought a boat and jet skis!) The boat launch is real close by! We biked, played at the park, and enjoyed going to town for ice cream! We also tried a few restaurants and had amazing food!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Making memories

Our family loves everything about staying at the Cozy Lake Home. Spending time in and on the lake, going for walks into town, bike riding, and just enjoying the beautiful home. We had 6 adults, and six kids, and it worked perfect. We definitely made lasting memories with our kids and grandkids!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abby W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another Great Week @ the Lake

This was our third summer staying at the lake home on Serpent in Crosby. We love what the cabin and the property offer; great yard, water, fishing, boating, walking distance to town and biking distance to bike trails (paved and dirt). This will always be our favorite place, so many memories created over the years! Thank you for sharing your home T & M!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Staci J., New Brighton, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

Our group of 5 adults and 4 children (ages 2 to 9 years) had a wonderful long biking weekend with this home as our main base. The house had everything we needed for our stay, was very conveniently located and the owners were fast to respond to any questions. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake home

The house is very clean and fresh!! We appreciate the owners providing young living cleaning products ! The attention to details clearly states the owners care about their guest stay! The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need and then some! The beds are very comfortable with high quality bedding a definite plus!!! The grounds are perfect for yard games! The paddle boat was a great addition with life jackets for the little ones. My 5 yr. Old grand daughter was excited to fish for the first time and caught many sunnies and bass right of the dock! Serpent park- a 2 min. Drive is the best little treasure! The kids love the unique playground! Main street is a short walk away! Victuals IS A MUST !!! with the finest cheeses and the best homemade ice-cream!!! We look foward to a return vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best week ever!

We truly enjoyed our week! Don’t want more people to rent, because we want it to be our place!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

We recently spent a week at this lovely property with our 3 adult children and 2 young grandchildren. The house and property served our needs perfectly, with plenty of room for cooking, eating, sleeping and enjoying the outdoors. Was very pleasantly surprised to discover an over abundance of towels, which was so appreciated. Within walking distance of the town of Crosby and the city park, and a short bike ride to get on a bike trail. We hope to make this a bi-annual event. Only one suggestion is a clothes line strung between a couple of trees would have been nice for drying towels and so forth. Thanks again for the wonderful accommodations and outstanding communication. Elizabeth and John
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome father/son winter weekend for 3 dads!

Had a great time running around, fat tire biking, and playing board games! Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Family Christmas

Beautiful lake home and simply a stunning place to spend celebrating the birth of Jesus with my family! The kitchen was perfect for cooking together and the dining room table was perfect for dinner and games!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Bike Trails!

We came to the area to use the bike trails and were not disappointed in the bike trails, nor the beautiful home where we stayed. The house was very clean, had plenty of space for our family to sleep, eat, and move around during our stay. My only suggestions to anyone staying here would be to make sure and bring napkins and paper towels, and a space heater for the porch if you are coming during a cool time of the year. They provided a beginning supply of paper towels, which was very much appreciated, but they ran out quickly and we needed to run to the store for more. We look forward to rebooking at this home again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful weekend in Crosby

Beautiful stay on the lake, and enjoyed walking into Crosby, fun playground for the kids, farmers market, brewery, and top it all off with the ice cream shop! The property fit our family group, excellent. We are going back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dusty P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home on a lovely lake.

This house is incredibly. Lovely and comfortable. Very quiet location and just a couple of blocks from the town center. Way. Offer than we needed for two people but we enjoyed it immensely. The only problem we had was accessing the entry code on VRBO, apparently an app problem. But the owners were swift in responding and getting us the code. I grew up in Crosby but it has sure changed. Good food and increasingly interesting shops and of course the beautiful bike trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S., Green Valley, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls trip

Beautiful setting for meal gatherings, group meetings in the porch, bonfires overlooking beautiful Serpent Lake and walking distance to the park and quaint downtown shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best week of summer!

This was our second week at The Lake House and it couldn’t have been better. The house is set up so perfectly, fully stocked with everything needed to stay organized, cook up a storm, and relax. The porch is a dream on both sunny and rainy days, and we spent hours out there playing games and reading. The house has many places to spread out for quiet time, and bedrooms are spacious and comfy. Downtown Crosby is just blocks away, and has wonderful restaurants and shops. We brought our own boat and the guest dock is perfect. Our kids love the swimming platform, too — and dozens and fish were caught off the dock. The property is lovely with beautiful pines, shade and fire pit. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation at the cabin was great. We got into the water a few times. The house was cozy.

Beautiful location. Nice cozy cabin. Everything you needed was there. We had rain for a couple days which was a damper but all in all we had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barb S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Home Away from Home

This is a great place for a family vacation. We enjoyed the home, lake, bike trail and Crosby. Hoping to get back soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kurt S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend

Great property
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt C., Minneapolis, MN

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot in Crosby

We enjoyed our stay in Crosby. The house was well furnished and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teresa W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place to stay!

The cabin was beautiful and spacious. Well put together. The grounds for breathtaking. We definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021