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Private, Peaceful, Up-North Retreat-Close to All Crosslake Has to Offer!

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Open floor plan makes gathering together easy!
Living area
Dining
Dining
Full size kitchen with bar

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Crosslake, MN
  • Crosslake Community Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cross Lake Recreation Area
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Crosslake Town Square
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private, Peaceful, Up-North Retreat-Close to All Crosslake Has to Offer!

Buckskin Guest House is nestled on 58 acres of beautiful woods yet is just a few miles from all that Crosslake and the Whitefish Chain have to offer. Its private, tree-top deck overlooks a beautiful wetlands area with two environmental lakes in the distance.

The comfortable 2 bedroom, 1 bath second story Guest House is 1200 square feet with an “up north” decor of knotty pine, gas fireplace, air conditioning and all modern amenities. The layout is an open floor plan with vaulted ceiling and a comfortable gathering area with room to spread out. The dining room comfortably seats 6 or dine outside at the high-boy table on the tree-top deck! There is sleeping room for 6 with a queen bed in one room, another queen bed in the second bedroom and a queen size hide-a-bed in the living room.

The driveway is shared with our home with the Guest House over 50 yards away surrounded on 3 sides by woods offering privacy and convenient parking.

The modern Guest House is fully furnished and includes bedding, towels, pillows and kitchenware. Reliable, free fiber optic high speed WIFI and excellent 5-bar, 4G cell phone service help keep you connected. The Guest House is Zoom compatible and a Roku streaming stick set up is included.

Close to hiking trails, swimming beaches, golf courses, boat launches, boat and toy rentals, and more, the Guest House provides a central location for access to fun! And for a night out, enjoy convenient access to the many local restaurants (10 restaurants and 3 fast food options!) or order ahead and enjoy take out in the peaceful, quiet setting of the Guest House. Want to stay in? Enjoy a fire in the private fire pit or grill your own food on the gas grill on the deck. And, for an even more laid-back evening, top it off with a movie on the flat screen TV and DVD player selecting from the onsite movies or rent one from several nearby locations .

Attention Hikers!!--We are one of the closest lodging options for the Nordic Ridge Ski and Hiking Trail system for hiking. The trails can be accessed from the end of the driveway as the trails surround our property on two sides.

For bike enthusiasts, the Cuyuna Mountain Bike Trail System is only about 20 miles away! Now there's an adventure for sure. Or, enjoy the paved bike trail through town easily accessed from the driveway.

Boating--There are three nearby boat rental options within about a mile: Your Boat Club, Marine Max and Outlet Recreation! Jet skis can be rented from Seabergs just down the road. Or, Crow Wing Kayaks can set you up with a kayak rental or floating tube trips.

The kitchen is also fully equipped with dinnerware, cookware, coffee maker, toaster, microwave, dishwasher, crockpot, counter top electric grill, roaster, bakeware and plenty of counter space. And if your stay requires laundry, there is a free washer/dryer on the first floor for you to use. Other amenities include coffee filters, dish and dishwasher soap, shampoo, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, paper products, booster seats, a pack and play, and a selection of board games and puzzles.

We look forward to having you as our guests!

Property manager

Cindy Roggenkamp
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Crosslake

Located in Crosslake, this chalet is in a rural area. Crosswoods Golf Course and Golden Eagle Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mississippi River and Crow Wing State Forest. Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway and Wildwedge Golf & Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Crosslake, MN

What's nearby

  • Crosslake Community Center - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Kicks on Route 66 - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Big Trout Lake - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Cross Lake Recreation Area - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Crosslake Town Square - 8 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪50 Lakes Bar & Bottle Shop - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Wharf - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Zorbaz - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Old Milwaukee Saloon & Eatery - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private, Peaceful, Up-North Retreat-Close to All Crosslake Has to Offer! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private, Peaceful, Up-North Retreat-Close to All Crosslake Has to Offer!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private, Peaceful, Up-North Retreat-Close to All Crosslake Has to Offer!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private, Peaceful, Up-North Retreat-Close to All Crosslake Has to Offer! located?

Situated in a rural location, this chalet is within 3 miles (5 km) of Crosslake Community Center, Crow Wing State Forest and Kicks on Route 66. Big Trout Lake and Cross Lake Recreation Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 86 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jackie T.

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

Review

It was as great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodie D.

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

Great space!

We stayed for a weekend and it was the perfect spot. Felt very safe and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

DeAndre S.

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

Great Location

It was a perfect way to get out of the cities for a bit and enjoy some nature! They location really is convenient to enjoy Crosslake and all it's beauty!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

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

Jeff

Totally awesome hide-a-way !! Great host and hostess !! Fully equipped rental for a great dine in experience !! A must rental when in this area !!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

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

A very nice quiet place near Crosslake

We loved the quiet, the large living room and kitchen with an island. Cabin decor - which very much suited our weekend with family! Thank you Cindy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah W.

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

Beautiful area and very hospitable host!

Cindy took great care of us and made sure we had everything we needed to enjoy the beauty of Crosslake!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

J V., Pl

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

Cabin by a lakes

Great place to stay while fishing all near lakes. Quiet, relaxing time off the water
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

J V., Pl

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

Perfect place to relax after a day on the water.

Just perfect!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mindie C.

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

Great little apartment

The place was well stocked with everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C., St Paul, MN

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

Great Weekend!

The guest house was a perfect place to stay! It is in a beautiful location, close to hiking trails and has all the amenities you need for a weekend stay. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie K.

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

Perfect

Nice scenic lodging for our weekend at BIA - Street Outlaws.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy H.

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

In town for a family reunion

This is our second time staying at this property. It’s very clean, comfortable and Cindy was excellent communicating with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

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

July 4th

Boating and spending time with friends
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin H.

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

Wonderful Get-away

Great place to stay. Great location, clean, spacious. Communication was awesome. We highly recommend this location. Thank you fit everything. Kristin and Mark
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith F.

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

Quiet

This is a hidden and quiet property perfect for relaxing weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

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

Just lovely

The apartment was just lovely. Great Accommodations! The beds were soft, the pillows were awesome, and the towels were nice and fluffy. Beautiful location and exactly where we wanted to be for our vacation. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

James B., Onaha, Ne

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

Great seclusion

Just a mile off the highway, but feels forever away. Clean, quiet, well equipped. Will do again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Travis M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great location, less than comfortable amenities.

The proximity to town was perfect, and access to the hiking/biking trails was great. The comfort of the furniture and proximity to the hosts house left something to be desired for the cost of the rental. Host was very helpful with communication about nearby attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Perfect guest house

Our family has a cabin just down the road and this place couldn’t have worked better as extra space for our family reunion. Comfortable, well equipped, and air conditioned. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leo G.

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

Nice Guest House

We really enjoyed our stay, and Cindy was very good about communicating with us and letting us know if we needed anything she was there for us. The cabin was clean and fit 4 of us nicely. Kitchen is fully equipped and they had everything laid out very nicely for renters. We really appreciated the stay! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

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

Raceway get away

This a very nice secluded place we didn’t spend a lot of time there as we were at BIR most of the time. But nice to come back after king day to very clean and comfortable place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

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

Nice people

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

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

Exactly What We Wanted!

Met our expectations perfectly! Exactly as pictured and described! We especially loved the balcony deck & we really appreciated the wonderful air-conditioning when we returned on a humid night from a super active day. Super clean, super organized with quality kitchen items, bedding & towels. It had everything we needed. Comfortable furnishings & beds, cozy and pleasing decor. Our family of five found this VRBO, the perfect respite. We enjoyed spending our days with family out on the water on the Whitefish chain of lakes and then retreating to this peacefully perfect hideaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia a.

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

Great Place

We are first thought we would have to drag all our luggage up the outside steps, but the we found the other door. It is very private there, but still close to the town. There were books and games too. Lots of fun things to do. The Bathroom is small, but doable. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

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

Wonderful Guest House!

Quiet, peaceful, serene - tucked away in the woods from all the busyness of Crosslake but only a couple minutes to the town’s amenities. The house had everything we needed for a girls’ weekend away—comfy beds, fully stocked kitchen, lovely deck to star gaze, games to play during the t-storm. Cindy’s warm hospitality is part of what makes Up North so great. Would stay here again if we return to Crosslake. Thank you Cindy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Cindy Roggenkamp

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Tim and Cindy Roggenkamp have lived in the Brainerd Lakes Area (most recently in Nisswa and now Crosslake) for most of their lives. Cindy was an executive in the financial services industry for most of her career. Tim was a self employed CPA in Crosslake. Now retired, they enjoy snowmobiling, ATV riding, camping, performing bluegrass music, hunting, and traveling.

Why they chose this property

The Crosslake area combines small town charm and wilderness surrounding the Guest House with so many activities and convenient amenities that it's just a great place to get away to. Plus, reliable, free fiber optic WIFI and 5-bar, 4G cell service help keep you connected during your stay.

What makes this property unique

Secluded and Private.
Close to convenience store, gas, restaurants, liquor store, lake access, golf courses, snowmobile trail, hiking and biking trails.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests