Quintessential red cabin nestled among the trees on 5 acres on clear, quiet Lookout Lake; perfect to get away, relax & appreciate being up north year-round. Paddle boat, fishing boat (no motor) and kayak/paddle incl w/your stay in the summer! Just 15 mins from the Cuyuna Lakes Mtn Biking trails! There is no cleaner for the cabin. Your ability to "leave it as you found it" is fundamental to maintaining lower cost & a healthy space for the next folks looking to enjoy a peaceful time at the cabin.
The space
The cabin is a quick 10 minute drive to the Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Biking trails and mine lakes, downtown Crosby, Deerwood and Ironton. Emily, which boasts some great off-roading trails, is only a 20 minute drive and Brainerd is only about 25 minutes, if you're looking for additional shopping, activities and restaurants/breweries.
Please note that there is no cleaner for this cabin (see additional notes below), which saves you on cleaning fees and allows you to check-out later than usual! As such, your efforts to "leave it as you found it" are fundamental to maintaining lower cost and providing a healthy space for the next folks who are looking to relax and enjoy a peaceful up north retreat! This includes cleaning the cabin before you check-out and taking care of any laundry (as applicable). A check-out checklist and cleaning supplies are provided for your use. We will do a deep clean of the cabin each month.
The cabin has two bedrooms and one bathroom. There is both air conditioning and heat to keep you comfortable no matter the temperature outside. The kitchen is fully equipped with refrigerator, electric stove, small appliances (microwave, toaster, crock pot etc), pots/pans, dishes and utensils.
As noted, there is no cleaner for this cabin. While bed linens as well as bath, kitchen and a couple beach towels are available for guests' use, guests may also bring their own. Please note that bath towels are not allowed outside of the cabin. If you use the provided linens and/or towels, we ask that you wash and dry them, return towels to where you found them and re-make the beds. If you use your own linens and/or towels, you can just fold and store the provided linens/towels in the marked bins under the bed during your stayi and return/re-make the bed before checking out.
For your enjoyment, the cabin has a variety of card/board games, books and puzzles, a smart TV and DVD player, with a wide selection of DVDs, and is set-up with WiFi internet (which is strong enough should you need to work from the cabin during your stay). There is a washer and dryer within the cabin for your use (detergent and dryer sheets provided) - excellent for washing and drying swim suits and beach towels after a day out on/in the lake!
During the winter months, enjoy ice fishing, ice skating (shovel provided if you want to clear an ice rink on the lake), snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross country skiing or fat tire biking on the mountain biking trails! The Cuyuna Lakes area is just as beautiful and adventurous to explore in the winter as it is the summer!
During the summer months, enjoy swimming, fishing, the fishing boat (motor not incl), paddle boating, kayaking (1 kayak & paddle included with your stay), canoeing (canoe and paddles included with your stay), playing yard games, relaxing in the hammock, sipping coffee on the dock, roasting brats/making smores, taking walks down the long drive way. The nearby towns offer numerous options for dining, shopping, drinks and activities, including the renowned Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Biking Trails, the mining lakes (for kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming etc), hiking as well as the off-roading trails further north in Emily.
Don't forget Spring and Fall! Beautiful colors and crisp evenings (with fewer bugs!) make for great bon fires, hikes and spins around the lake!
Guest access
Guests have access to the entire property: the cabin, a shed with yard games/lawn chairs etc, and a carport. There are 5 acres of property to explore, a long driveway and 2 mile dirt road for peaceful walks, a private boat landing and dock as well.
Other things to note
Please note that there is no cleaner for this cabin, which saves you on cleaning fees and allows you to check-out later than usual!. As such, your efforts to "leave it as you found it" are fundamental to maintaining lower cost and providing a healthy space for the next folks who are looking to relax and enjoy a peaceful up north retreat! This includes cleaning the cabin before you check-out and taking care of any laundry (as applicable). A check-out checklist and cleaning supplies are provided for your use. We will do a deep clean of the cabin once a month.
While bed linens as well as bath, kitchen and a couple beach towels are available for guests' use, guests may also bring their own. Please note that bath towels are not allowed outside of the cabin. If you use the provided linens and/or towels, we ask that you wash and dry them, return towels to where you found them and re-make the beds. If you use your own linens and/or towels, you can just fold and store the provided linens/towels in the marked bins under the bed during your stay and return/re-make the bed before checking out.
The property is remote and there is wildlife in the area, including bobcats, black bears, wolves and coyotes (along with many deer, squirrels, chipmunks and birds). As such, please ensure that no food is left out overnight and garbage is placed in the secure garbage receptacle.
