Family home at end of road on small, quiet lake.

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111.5 sq m

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Parking available
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Beach view
Washer
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning

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Brainerd, MN

Mille Lacs Lake
‪7 min drive‬
Paul Bunyan Land
‪17 min drive‬
Grand Casino Mille Lacs
‪18 min drive‬
Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

2nd bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

master bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Note: We will be accepting short term rentals from 1 June 2025-15 September 2025 Please contact us through this site for more info. 7 day stays are get a 10% discount 28 days are 60 % off . During the off season 15 Sept- 31 May we require a 28 day stay minimum and cater to travel professionals. Cozy and comfy 3 bedroom, 2 bath family home on small private lake with no public access. Sleeps 6.
2 miles west of Garrison, Minnesota at the end of a quiet road on secluded lot in the woods with no through traffic.
Level, gently sloping lot to sandy beach. Plenty of yard space for family games and activities. Spectacular sunset views on dock from East shore of lake. Serene summer (and winter) days and evenings for long walks, fishing or boating on the lake, sitting by an outdoor fire roasting S’mores, or just hanging out. Canoe, fishing boat, paddle boat, tubes and a paddle board are all on the property and are rent free.
1 master and 1 regular bedroom (1 double bed each), another regular bedroom with twin size bunk beds. 2 full baths, full sleeper sofa in living room. House sleeps up to 8 people. Fully furnished to include kitchen utensils and appliances, dishwasher, microwave, charcoal grill, linens, towels and wash cloths. 1,200 sq. ft home with year-round heating, air conditioning, washer and dryer. Front and rear attached decks let you enjoy the sunshine throughout the day. A lake side fire pit is there for the family to enjoy ( firewood provided)
Within 30 miles you will find many recreational lakes, shopping, restaurants, golfing, Cuyuna bike trails, and approx. 10 miles to Grand Casino, movie theater, etc. Brainerd is 20 minutes west.
PLEASE NOTE: There is limited parking at this cabin THREE SPACES MAXIMUM, a trailer counts as a space.

Property manager

Lorrie and Dave Dahlquist

Languages

English

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Pet-friendly
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

The $250.00 per day is for 6 people. There will be an additional $25.00 per day for each additional person up to 8 people total.

Please observe 10 PM to 9 AM quite hours

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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

Long-term renters welcome

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

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Brainerd

Located in Brainerd, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The Lakes and Traditions at Cuyuna Falls Mini Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Paul Bunyan Land and This Old Farm. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Brainerd, MN

What's nearby

Mille Lacs Lake - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
Whitefish Lake - 16 min drive - 15.6 km
Paul Bunyan Land - 17 min drive - 16.3 km
Grand Casino Mille Lacs - 18 min drive - 19.3 km
Farm Island Lake - 20 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪Bird's Nest - ‬3 min drive
‪Lonesome Pine Restaurant and Bar - ‬9 min drive
‪Garrison VFW - ‬5 min drive
‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family home at end of road on small, quiet lake. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family home at end of road on small, quiet lake. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family home at end of road on small, quiet lake. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family home at end of road on small, quiet lake. located?

This family-friendly Brainerd holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Round-Rice Bed Wildlife Management Area and Borden Lake. Wilson Lake and Partridge Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sally O.

19 July 2024

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

Fishing on Kenney Lake

My husband and I were back in the Brainerd area where I grew up and chose the home because it is on a lake, which I knew would be more peaceful than Mille Lacs Lake and provide us everything we needed. We loved the house, enjoyed the boat provided by Dave and caught a bunch of delicious fish. It is peaceful, but an easy drive for groceries or fishing equipment. The hosts are very friendly, even giving us tips on fishing and a big bunch of grapes! The home is comfortable with plenty of room. The bathrooms are great, very clean, and kitchen is well stocked with all the tools you need to cook. We would love to come back here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert V.

22 June 2024

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

Awesome Stay

We loved everything about the stay. We would definitely stay with this host again!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin J.

31 August 2023

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Quiet time at the lake

Very nice home would definitely stay there again

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

12 August 2023

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Awesome

Beautiful that’s Simms up everything

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rose A.

24 July 2023

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

Fabulous Kenney Lake retreat

This was the perfect place for grandparents and teen grandsons who like to fish. Dave and Lorrie were wonderful hosts. The home was comfy, very clean and well stocked. Having access to a motor boat and other water vehicles was a plus. Kenney Lake is lovely and full of fish. We look forward to a future visit.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

5 July 2023

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

Lake stay has it all!

Great property, great hosts!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD B., Mahomet

17 August 2022

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

Kenney Lake

very relaxing spot on a small uncongested lake. many days we had it to ourselves. Hosts were very friendly and accommidating providing everything needed for a wonderful 2 weeks

Stayed 18 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane I., Shoreview

26 July 2022

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

Wonderful family time

Our family so enjoyed the time we spent at Dave & Lorrie's lake home. They are wonderful hosts, and provided everything we needed to make our time together as a family so fun & relaxing. Our adult sons loved having a fishing boat/motor provided, and they spent many hours fishing. We enjoyed all the water toys provided too. The house had everything we needed, and after we unpacked, we truly felt like we were home. We hope to return for a future vacation. Thank you for everything Dave & Lorrie!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

James W., BROOKVILLE, Ohio

20 June 2022

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Family Trip!

Beautiful area! The lake is clear and fishing is great! The hosts are very friendly and knowledgeable of the area. We had a great time and enjoyed the house.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy S.

25 August 2021

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

Fishing and Relaxatio Fantasy!

Lorrie and Dave are WONDERFUL! They are incredibly hospitable and keep the Kenney Lake Retreat clean and very well stocked. The fishing was awesome (large mouth bass, northern pike and a variety of pan fish) and Dave was kind enough to show us how to use the motor, and even refilled the gas for us! The cabin is wonderful, the lake is serene and the yard is beautiful, oh, and the humming birds! So many! I highly recommend and we hope to be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy D., Sioux Falls, SD

9 August 2021

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Absolutely recommend

We had a great week on Kenney Lake. Dave and Lorrie have clearly put a lot of thought and energy into making sure the property has anything you could need during your stay. The home was immaculate. Spent a lot of time fishing, swimming and relaxing. Everyone in our group, from a grandmother in her mid-70s to two teenaged boys, had a great time. Dave made sure that we had everything we need and was always available for questions but definitely gave us privacy and made us very comfortable. Great property with great hosts.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynn D.

19 July 2021

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

Great cabin on a beautiful lake

My family and I just spent an amazing week on Kenney Lake. It’s a small but gorgeous lake. The water is so clear. My girls loved playing in the water right by the dock. We took advantage of everything: paddle boards, paddle boat, motorboat. If you swim to the middle of the lake you’ve got the perfect place to swim. The cabin is very clean and spacious. We checked out a few nearby lakes (We recommend Pelican beach for the day). Plenty of good restaurants nearby. Our favorite activity was an evening boat ride to watch the sunset. Dave and Lorrie were excellent hosts.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judith S.

25 June 2021

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Wonderful nature experience

Clear quiet lake with a loon family to entertain us. Island in common area is great for food preparation. One 16 inch small mouth bass made my husband happy. Truck tire inner tubes were great fun. Hosts are super.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

26 August 2019

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Great cabin!

This is a fantastic property! Me and wife took our two young boys there for a last summer up-north getaway and it was everything we could have hoped for. The owners were great, made us feel at home, cabin has everything we needed including a fully stocked kitchen. It was a huge plus that the cabin came with a fishing boat, canoe, paddle boat and paddleboards, made entertaining the kids easy. The owners were also available to help us learn the best spots for fishing and went out of their way to help us with the right tackle we would need for fishing success. Highly recommend this cabin and owners!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Todd A., Minneapolis

12 August 2019

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Nice stay on Kenney Lake

Our family of 4 thoroughly enjoyed our visit to this lake home. It has everything you need for a quiet and relaxing visit. We hope to return someday.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stacy W.

4 August 2019

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Relaxing

The property was an absolute dream for a relaxing family vacation.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stacy A.

26 July 2019

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

Kenney Lake Retreat

Beautiful, private lake and nice property. The owners are very pleasant and hospitable. The rental is very well equipped with everything you need. We enjoyed the use of the dock, boat and paddle boat, included with our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn G., La Crosse, Wisconsin

1 July 2019

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

Week at Kenney Lake

We enjoyed boating in motorboat, paddle boat, paddle board, and canoe. Our grandson enjoyed the access to the sandy boat launch where he could wade in the lake and play in the water. We all liked roasting marshmallows over the campfire, cooking out on the grill, and watching loons from the dock. It was convenient having a grocery store and restaurants only a few miles away.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Valerie C.

26 August 2018

Beautifu, Quiet Retreat

We were looking for a quiet spot to bring our father for probably his last vacation. 50 years ago he had a cabin on Farm Island Lake. We were trying to find a spot close by. By chance we found this lovely cabin on a beautiful lake. The cabin is fresh and clean, decorated by Lorrie with a loving hand. The kitchen was extremely well equipped. The beds were comfortable and offered an extra set of sheets. The cabin was beautifully furnished. We were able to access the internet and reach family on our phones. Every night we sat on the deck and watched the beautiful sun set over Kenny Lake. My husband and brother in law caught and released (by their choice) plenty of sunnies and bass. Our last evening we barbecued on the back deck. Lorrie and David were wonderful hosts and checked to see if we were happy a couple of times. When you check in she greets you with the best banana bread ever!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

22 August 2018

Great location for a family vacation. Very peaceful and relaxing.

We had a great time at the cabin. Kids loved the paddle boat and paddle board. The house had everything we needed. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen well stocked with everything you need to cook. We were welcomed by the owners and they were there if we had as problem, which we didn't, but it was nice to know that they were there if needed. We enjoyed fishing in the lake. The views were breathtaking. We will definately look into this place again if we are in the Brainerd area.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kasia K.

14 August 2018

Peaceful lake house, great for family vacation

We really enjoyed our stay at Lorrie and Dave's place. We found the place immaculate and located as described, at the end of a road, away from traffic with great backyard area and front yard facing the lake. Plenty of room for kids to play and adults to relax. Nice weber charcoal grill and designated bonfire area. We were impressed with how well the house was equipped- kitchen had everything you may need, including a mixer, muffin pans, measure cups, ziplock bags, seasoning essentials, even cooking oil, cereal, you name it. Extra towels and linens were provided. Dishwashing and laundry detergent were a bonus. We enjoyed the beautiful lake and plenty of green trees around with local birds. There were water toys and a boat/ canoe provided, which was essential to enjoy the lake. There is a nice dock with a bench. Kids were fishing right of the dock. There is a little beach and access to shallow water which was great for children. My only complaint was the amount of seaweed, you couldn't really get into the water to swim around, unless you took the boat to the middle of the lake. In this case it would be nice to have a platform to use. Kids didn't mind the seaweed, so it was fine for them. The place is minutes away from a gas station, grocery store, and bar, which was very convenient. Mille Lacs is a short drive away if you want to go on a bigger lake to do some fishing etc. The house had resources about attractions in the area. Lorrie and Dave were great hosts. I recommend staying at their place.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alex K.

13 August 2018

Outstanding family vacation

Incredible cabin: clean and perfectly maintained. A lot of outdoor space for small kids to run and play. We stayed there with our kids and grand kids who had a lot of fun. Quiet lake with gorgeous sunsets. The owners, Dave and Lorrie are super nice and very friendly people who made our stay a fantastic experience. Plan to return next Summer, but want to stay longer. This is an excellent place for family gathering.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

James D.

5 August 2018

This property sets the standard

When we arrived, Lorrie and Dave greeted us like we were old friends. They walked us around pointing out all the things we needed to know, both inside and out. They finished with 'if you need anything, just knock on our door'. The home is fully furnished from the kitchen to the baths, including a washer and dryer. The sunsets out the big picture window are great. With a deck in front and back, you can have sun or shade all day. We made use of the 'toys' by the dock. There is a fishing boat with electric trolling motor, a canoe, a paddle board, inner tube, and play toys for the sand. Our grandkids had fun catching sunnies off the dock. We caught northern pike and large mouth bass at the edge of the weed bed. We did keep a few and enjoyed every bite. There are some shops in town that the ladies had fun in, and it's not far to Brainard, a larger community. To be honest, we enjoyed the quiet and solitude. The time spent relaxing on the deck, or down by the lake, helped all of us loose some of the day to day tensions we all have. We are already talking about another visit. It will be good to see our new friends when we do. Jim Damon

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 July 2018

Beautiful cabin, dock fishing, beautiful sunsets, marshmallows over the fire. Doesn’t get any better

Our stay was fantastic. The cabin setting was relaxing with the most beautiful sunsets you will ever find. Everything we needed in the home was made available. Paddle boat, aluminum boat with electric motor and the paddle board were enjoyed by adults and children alike. We had a need for parking our boat and the owners took care of that as well. We will definitely use this rental when we travel to Minnesota.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Lorrie and Dave Dahlquist

Dave has lived on Kenney Lake in the summertime for over 60 years and knows the area very well. Dave & Lorrie retired in 2013 and now live here full time.

Why they chose this property

This is a beautiful west facing property on a small peaceful lake. The fishing, hunting, hiking and other outdoor activities are outstanding, Cuyuna mountain biking area is world class. Races at BIR are only 30 minutes away. Wild life abounds and the viewing is unprecedented. Wake up or fall asleep to the sound of loons calling in the summer and owls year round. Eagle and osprey viewing is a daily occurrence.

What makes this property unique

Sandy bottom swimming area 100 feet from house. Kid friendly area and house, with child themed bedroom and twin bunk beds.

Languages:

English

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