Family-friendly holiday rentals in Brainerd

A Frame-Sauna-Cold Plunge-Fire Pit-Seclusion

✔ Sleeps 4 – Lofted bedroom +pull-out couch (Both Queen Beds) ✔ Cozy & stylish – In-floor heating, A/C, 50” TV ✔ Fully equipped – Kitchen, Combo Washer/Dryer, fast WiFi ✔ Outdoor retreat – Sauna, Private patio, BBQ grill, firepit, string lights ✔ Secluded yet close to Brainerd Book now for the ultimate nature escape! -2 Miles from direct access to Paul Bunyon Trail -6 Miles from Northland Arboretum -7 Miles from Brainerd International Raceway -15 Miles from Crosby -20 Miles from Breezy Point

Kitchen · Indoor spaces · Amenities

Private Cottage w/Queen Bed + Lakes, golfing, etc.

Beautiful, cozy cottage located on owner's property. Surrounded by lakes (however not on one), world-class golf, towering pine trees and amazing restaurants and shopping. You will have the cottage to yourself. There is a private bedroom with a queen bed, also a full bath. The living room sofa pulls out to sleep two more. We are walking distance to Pequot Lakes, and just a 10 minute drive to Breezy Point or Nisswa for an amazing shopping experience. We welcome friendly, fully vetted dogs.

Family · Indoor spaces · Access

Hot tub, fishing, pool table, scenery, privacy!

Great fishing here, summer and winter! 4,200+ sq ft lake home on large private lot(1.5+ acres) 270 feet of lakeshore on Portage Lake within the Crooked Lake Chain. This home is most suitable for families and couples to get away and enjoy peace and nature. NO PARTIES OR EVENTS including bachelor/bachelorette gatherings. Home has beds for 18 vacationers with 5BR/3BA, game room with pool table/ping pong overlay. Hot tub and Pontoon boat avail: volleyball, swingset,corn hole,canoe, SUP boards.

Family · Indoor spaces · Location

The River Lodge

The River Lodge sits on a peaceful 5 acres on the banks of the Mississippi River featuring three levels with 7 bedrooms plus additional sleeping areas in the loft and game room, making it possible to fit up to 22 guests. The great room provides a large gathering space, perfect for reunions and retreats. With 3 additional living rooms all with smart TVs, 5 bathrooms, a game room with ping pong, several outdoor sitting areas, a beautiful fire pit patio and hot tub to enjoy, there's fun for all!

Indoor spaces · Family · View

Scandinavian Cabin in the Pines w/Sauna & River

NO SERVICE FEES! This Scandinavian-inspired cabin is nestled in a 40-year-old Red Pine Tree Plantation. Built by 2 best friends, it is constructed almost entirely by local lumber. The cabin sits across the street from the gently flowing Pine River. Sweat away your adventures in the sauna, relax by the fire pit, or float the river. If you're a biker, we are 2 miles from the Paul Bunyan trail and 45 minutes from the Cuyuna Lakes MTB Trails. We allow 1 well-trained pet under 40lbs with approval.

Indoor spaces · Kitchen · Hospitality

Adventure Studio

The Adventure Studio is like stepping into a treehouse that boasts stunning views and a cozy relaxing deck overlooking 200' of shoreline on a great fishing lake. Inside enjoy views from two full walls of windows, a skylight and vaulted ceilings. Well appointed kitchen for a several day stay. A fire pit, pedal boat, paddleboards, wooded acreage, a mile long nature hiking, biking trail and access to other adventures. All on a quiet tree lined road, perfect for peaceful strolls at sunset.

Family · Indoor spaces · Outdoor spaces

Dog Friendly Up North Private Escape

Welcome to Cabin au Nord; a Scandinavian inspired cabin near Pequot Lakes, MN perfect for your up North summer getaway. Custom designed, every detail has been thought of to promote relaxation. The cabin features one queen bedroom on the first floor, large king room with nature views on the upper level, modern kitchen, spa-like bathroom, work desk area for remote workers, living/dining area with floor to ceiling windows, and an outdoor Solo Stove. 5 mins to Pequot Lakes and 10 mins to Gull.

Indoor spaces · Family · Layout

Spacious lake house w/ room for the whole family!

Perfectly located near downtown Crosby on Rabbit Lake, this 2-acre lot w/ 400 ft of sandy lakeshore is the ideal up-north getaway for groups. All bedrooms are upstairs w/ 1 king bed, 7 Queens, a crib, and a standing desk. The lower level boasts a fully updated kitchen, dining room, game room/bar, & spacious living room w/ a gas fireplace, great wifi, and streaming services! Outdoor dining, yard games, beach/water toys, swim dock, propane grill, fire pit, and a 7-person Jacuzzi hot tub!

Kitchen · Family · Bathroom

Quaint modern cabin set in private woodland

Escape into the forest at the Ursa Minor cabin. Built in 2017, this comfortable and tranquil getaway includes a full kitchen, bathroom with a cedar-lined shower, electric in-floor heat, a wood stove, warm pine siding throughout, and a spacious sleeping loft. A covered porch, fire pit and fully-stocked woodshed are right outside the door. Your stay includes access to more than ten kilometers of trails traversing hundreds of acres of private woodland originating steps from your door.

Indoor spaces · Kitchen · Air conditioning

Lakefront Retreat: 4 Kings+HotTub+Fireplace

Retreat to Leisure Lodge, 2 hrs from MSP or Fargo: • 4 king beds, 4 Twin XLs, sofa queen, portable crib • 3 baths (one on each level) • Fully stocked kitchen w/ indoor & outdoor dining for 10+, coffee+tea, breakfast gift • Spacious year-round home w/ indoor garage parking • Hot tub + fire pit w/ wood provided • Paddleboat, kayaks, lake toys & nearby trails • Cozy gas fireplace & crisp lake views • 150+ five ⭐️ reviews, family-owned/operated •Seasonal dock late spring into the fall

Kitchen · Family · Access

Partridge Lake - Hot Tub, Swim, Fish, Snomobile!

Newly renovated, modern cabin. Your family will love the clear water! The lake is shallow and sandy by our property and perfect for kids to swim in summer. Pontoon may be used for an extra charge, reach out for more info. Hot tub available October-May, overlooking the lake. Robes to enjoy the hot tub provided during winter season. Miles of XC ski, showshoe, snowmobile trails within minutes! Snowshoes provided. Reach out for our winter travel guide! New 65” TV installed!

Family · Indoor spaces · Nearby

Private Lake, Fall fires | Hot tub & Sauna

For families and friend groups squeezing every drop out of lake season, Border Point Lodge is your private slice of Fawn Lake — beach, hot tub, and barrel sauna steps from the door. Kayaks, paddleboards, and firepit s'mores are packed for you, and guests say they hear loons every day. Just 10 minutes to Crosslake dining and the Whitefish Chain, with the Paul Bunyan Byway close by when the leaves turn. Book your late-summer week — or claim a fall-color weekend now.

Indoor spaces · Family · Pool