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Private - Secluded Lake Home/Sleeps up to 20 people

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Kitchen
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 20325.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Deerwood, MN
  • Big Pine Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Mille Lacs Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Farm Island Lake
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Downstairs bedroom

1 King Bed

Downstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Downstairs bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Living room downstairs

1 Double Futon

Main level bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1/2 bath on main level

Toilet

Bathroom downstairs

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private - Secluded Lake Home/Sleeps up to 20 people

Northwoods Private Vacation Home is set on the shores of Turtle Lake with 30 acres of tall pines and tress. This 20-person secluded-private home has seven bedrooms, 4 1/2 bathrooms an extensive yard with plenty of space for our family enjoyment.

This private, seven-bedroom cabin retreat is cozy and spacious with a central stone fireplace and stunning custom woodwork. The fully equipped modern kitchen is stocked with cookware and new appliances, while an open dining area and adjacent breakfast bar provides plenty of eating space for the whole group.

You can sit and relax in either of the sitting/living room areas or on the out side deck. On the main floor it is furnished with sofas, recliner, gas fireplace and satellite TV. There is a four season porch with a table and chairs surrounded by windows over looking the lake. The ground level has pool table, bar sink, futon couch, couch and a half, satellite TV and walks out to the fire pit with two picnic tables and Adirondack chairs. The large deck overlooking the lake has deck furniture and a a gas grill. Sunsets are amazing from here!!!

Outside you can enjoy the expansive yard, fire pit, Adirondack chairs and picnic tables or relax on the dock, play on the swim raft, build sand castles at the sandy beach or use the play set with the kiddos. We do offer pontoons, boat and motors, canoes, kayaks, hydro bikes, paddle boards and paddle boats for rent at Camp Holiday Resort & Campground. During the winter you can hop on the snowmobile trail, snow showing, hiking and ice fishing.

Sleeping arrangements: Northwoods Private Vacation Home has seven bedrooms furnished with a master suite with king-sized bed overlooking Turtle Lake, one king-sized bed, five queen-sized beds, three twin-sized beds, futon couch and a chair and half. There are also 4.5 baths with two jacuzzi tubs.

Things to do!

Our guests at Northwoods Private Vacation Home are perfectly set up to enjoy their vacation time both indoors and outdoors, in any weather. This home is situated right at the lake’s edge with a private boat dock and a small sandy swimming area that is shallow enough for wading.

Turtle Lake is a great place to fish and explore, with a scenic shoreline and 100 acres of shallow water reaching a max depth of 32 feet. Turtle Lake connects to the larger Partridge Lake via a narrow channel that can be fun to navigate with pontoons, canoes and kayaks. These lakes are full of largemouth bass, northern pike, crappie and sunfish.

When you’re not on the water, you can venture out into the surrounding countryside for mountain biking, trail biking, golf, hiking, shopping from antiques to knick knacks to clothing, movies theaters, Grand casino Mille Lacs, concerts and unique local restaurants. All within 5 to 40 minute drive.



Property manager

Paul & Therese Erickson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 4 total)
$20 a night or $125 a week per pet.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We do not allow jet skis, ATV's, side by sides, campers or RV's
No Bachelor Parties.

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
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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Deerwood

Located in Deerwood, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Round-Rice Bed Wildlife Management Area and Hesitation Wildlife Management Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include 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.
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Deerwood, MN

What's nearby

  • Big Pine Lake - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Mille Lacs Lake - 9 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Paul Bunyan Land - 20 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Farm Island Lake - 20 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Grand Casino Mille Lacs - 25 min drive - 24.0 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bird's Nest - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lonesome Pine Restaurant and Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Garrison VFW - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private - Secluded Lake Home/Sleeps up to 20 people pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Private - Secluded Lake Home/Sleeps up to 20 people?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private - Secluded Lake Home/Sleeps up to 20 people?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private - Secluded Lake Home/Sleeps up to 20 people located?

Nestled on the beach, this Deerwood holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Round-Rice Bed Wildlife Management Area and Round Lake. Partridge Lake and Wilson Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna L.

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

Weekend away

Lovely property for a weekend away with friends. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Very nice place!

This was an absolutely wonderful experience, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa K.

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

Celebrate Together

This is the second year our family has celebrated here. We appreciate the space
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mai Ka M.

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

Great weekend getaway

Had a great stay at this cabin. Short weekend getaway with family. Beautiful place, great scenery, peaceful and quiet. Check in and check out process was easy. Communication with host was good. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie V.

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

Family Vacation

We absolutely loved our stay at the property. The kitchen was well equipped, the rooms and bathrooms were cleaned, and the pool table was a great amenity. However, after a few hours of checking in, we were surprised by a BAT that flew out of the Master bedroom into the living room area. We were luckily able to get rid of the bat without anyone being harmed but I would highly recommend the place be thoroughly checked after every checkout. Aside from this encounter, we would rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

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

Team Retreat

Beautiful, clean property. Great space for a group of people. Beautiful area. Long table for group meals and cards and games. Pool table was a hit. Would love to visit in summer too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwen P.

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

Family Christmas Gwtaway

Enjoyed the 7 bedrooms giving everyone a little time to themselves. Dining and living rooms large enough for cards and games for everyone. The pool table was a big hit, having pool tournaments. The 2 fridges were a nice thing in the kitchen, having enough room for all the food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory N.

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

Great winter wonderland

The house was everything we expected. Our family came for a relaxing time post-Christmas and we were not disappointed. It even snowed a little to make a fairyland in the forest while we were there (although we doubt that our hostess had anything to do with the snow). The well-funished kitchen, the pool table, the quiet location, etc., all helped make this a nice experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie O.

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

Great retreat

Great retreat spot close to the Twin Cities. For our family of 14 it worked well. The surroundings were beautiful with perfect fall colors and weather. The kitchen and family areas were all perfect for gathering together. The online description and pictures were accurate and the hosts were readily responsive to any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel N.

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

College Reunion Weekend

Great place for a large group to gather. Private backyard with sandy beach and plenty of room for yard games.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justine H.

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

Friends and Family Getaway

We had a perfect stay! Loved the privacy of the house and wooded area. The kids caught some nice fish off the dock and we enjoyed yard games in the backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C., Plymouth, MN

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

Plenty Space for Family celebration

Location and space worked well for our family with relatives, 17 all together. Very private space and owners were responsive to a few minor issues- internet and plumbing. Plenty of cookware that is in excellent shape. Bring all seasonings and oils for cooking. It was an excellent week and very relaxing. I would recommend to others!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

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

Wonderful home for big family gathering

We have stayed here twice, bringing together 4 busy families for a weekend of board games, food and many laughs. The amount of space and the layout is great for everyone to gather or to split up. It’s an easy drive to/from the Twin Cities too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwen P.

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

Family weekend

This property was perfect for our family. Everything was true to advertising, very clean and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benda M., Minneapolis

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

Family ice fishing

We had a wonderful weekend with family from Texas, California, Arizona, and Missouri. Beautiful home everything that we needed. Some of the family members bucket list was to ice fish. We had no such luck fishing. Only one fish caught out of three days, but we made lots of memories and had lots of laughs. Thank you for letting us stay at your beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

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

Really nice location w/accommodating hosrs

The place was perfect for our family gathering. Loved the large kitchen with all the seating. The hosts was very helpful and an excellent communicator ensuring we had everything necessary to enjoy our stay. She even dropped off a cue ball when I emailed her to let her know one was missing. Super flexible with check in and out as well. Definitely a great place to stay for a large crowd!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen D., Excelsior

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

Christmas at a lovely lake house

We really enjoyed our time at this property. The house was secluded and on a lovely piece of property. There was ample parking spaces and two cars were able to go in the garage. The double sided fireplace provided nice warmth on the main level and felt cozy. The water was hot and the dining room table was perfect for sliding I. And out of the Benches on both sides.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ray R.

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

Great place and great host

Perfect location for a family/friends getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

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

Beautiful

Had a lovely stay with 4 generations of family members. The property was beautiful with lots of indoor space where we could all be together. We were there the 1st weekend in October and were hoping to do some fishing but the dock and boats were already put away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Johnna S., New Brighton, MN

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

Great girls weekend house

7 of us 40 somethings stayed here for a long weekend and we most definitely enjoyed our stay. The property is very private and has lots of space to relax and hang out. We loved the fire pit and liked that there was amble seating in the living room for us all gather. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mindy C.

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

Family Getaway/Reunion

The house and area are fabulous! The house pictures do not capture how beautiful and well maintained the property is. There is plenty of privacy and lots of yard space for outdoor games. We had a marriage vow renewal ceremony on the lawn in a wooded area of the yard. It was just lovely ! The house is big, beautiful with plenty of room for us to gather and also have time apart. It is an incredible place! We enjoyed our week here very much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

MOZELLE L.

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

Better than expected

We had a fabulous time! This house is on a beautiful piece of very private property with easy lake access. the lake is small but very clean and connected to a bit larger lake. The house was well stocked with the basics, very clean and the owners are super attentive to anything you may need. we will defintely be back - maybe even twice in the next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

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

Wonderful Family & Friends Weekend

The house was perfect for our families - plenty of space to hang out, play board games and sleep. We could come together but also spread out, which we really appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill F.

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

Great spot!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! We would definitely stay again if we were in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angie D.

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

New Years weekend

Good time had. Beautiful home. We’ll stocked. Too cold to spend much time outside but beautiful area/property
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Paul & Therese Erickson

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Paul and I purchased this home to eventually retire here, but over the years we have decided to keep it as an rental as it is to large for the two of us.

We keep busy during the summer running our Resort, Camp Holiday Resort & Campground. In the off season we love to hunt, ice fish and spend time with our children and grandkids.

Why they chose this property

It is private! It is along the east shores of Turtle Lake on 30 acres.

What makes this property unique

This home has many great features! Enjoy your day in the house playing pool, board games or relaxing by the fire. Outside there is a large yard with firepit, private dock and swim raft, and playground set.

With the way this house sits you will see many spectacular sunsets!

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English

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