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Cozy red cabin on Briggs Lake Chain w/ boat house

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Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Clear Lake, MN
  • Place, Briggs Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Julia Lake
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Cloud State University
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the area

Clear Lake

With a stay at this vacation home in Clear Lake, you'll be on a lake, just a 1-minute walk from Briggs Lake and 13 minutes by foot from Julia Lake. .This family-friendly vacation home is 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Mississippi River and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Rush Lake.

What's nearby

  • Briggs Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Julia Lake - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • St. Cloud State University - 22 min drive - 25.0 km
  • St. Cloud River's Edge Convention Center - 23 min drive - 26.8 km
  • CentraCare - St Cloud Hospital - 25 min drive - 28.3 km

Getting around

  • St. Cloud Station - 23 min drive
  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brick Yard Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Jack & Jim's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Palmer House Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jack & Jims - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pistol Pete's - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cozy red cabin on Briggs Lake Chain w/ boat house

Adorable one level lake home in central Minnesota boasts 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, full kitchen, cozy family room with pull out sofa and adjoining sun room with futon that can sleep additional guests. Fun detached bunk house for games or relaxing with up close view of the lake. Great family friendly lake for fishing, relaxing, boating, water sports and ice fishing on the Briggs Lake Chain of Lakes that includes Briggs, Julia and Rush Lakes - all with a public access. Dock and Kayaks provided. Inside fireplace just converted to gas insert in 2024, working on updating pictures. Furnace heats the house. Seasonal- Bonfire pit outside with free wood. Patio with furniture. Ample free parking on driveway. Pets allowed, up to 2, $100 fee for the stay.
Local store with all everyday essentials (including ice cream!) and the Palmer House restaurant less than half a mile up the road. Palmer Park nearby is equipped with a pavilion, tennis, pickle ball, volleyball and basketball courts, playground, horseshoe pits and ski and walking trails. Just an hour north from the Twin Cities for an easy weekend get away. Pebble creek 18 hole golf course and the Refuge National park less than 10 miles away, and St. Cloud is just 15 miles away with biking trails, shopping, and entertainment.
You will not only want to be here on the warm summer days, but also on the cold winter days to enjoy snowmobiling or ice fishing.
Come, Be our guest!!!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Basketball nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Cozy red cabin on Briggs Lake Chain w/ boat house Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Healther W.

Liked: Cleanliness
So cute and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pauly L.

Liked: Cleanliness
I can’t express how much we enjoyed our stay! The hosts were amazing. We were so comfortable. It was clean and quiet. We were able to relax and enjoy ourselves. Everything we needed was available. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 19 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cabin, very cozy! Host was very responsive. Great view in a very friendly neighborhood.
Christmas decorations were a great touch!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muna I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Wonderful Stay at Kara’s Cabin!I can’t say enough good things about our stay at Kara’s Cabin! From the moment we arrived, everything was perfect. The lake was beautiful, the home was cozy, and the kitchen was incredibly well-equipped.. I got so much baking and cooking done! The crockpot especially came in clutch and made our four-day stay feel like home.On our last day, our flights were unexpectedly canceled, and Kara went above and beyond to help us stay another night. My Venmo wasn’t working, and she was so kind and understanding, allowing me to just leave cash on the counter.. that level of trust and grace is rare and so appreciated.Kara’s communication was excellent, she responded quickly, and truly made sure we had everything we needed. The entire experience was peaceful, comfortable, and memorable. Everything we could’ve possibly needed was already there.This cabin and Kara’s hospitality made the trip unforgettable. We’ll absolutely be back..one for the books, for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful, relaxing, beautiful stay. Everything we needed was there, and the king size bed was the comfiest sleep possible. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfy cozy cabin. Loved the boathouse! The kayaks were a plus. The hosts are very pleasant and thoughtful of guests. It shows in the well equipped and maintained.property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mini vacation

We loved our stay at the red cabin. It was such a cute cottage and had everything we needed and more. Our stay for the weekend was relaxing and lots of fun with friendly neighbors as well. We will definitely be back again for another getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible Red Cabin

This was a fantastic place to stay. In reality, the photos do not do it justice for how cozy and spacious the property is. My friends and I already have plans to go back this summer when the docks are in. Great view for a bonfire, tons of sleeping space and right down the street from the Palmer House, a great little bar if you feel like getting out for lunch, dinner or just to meet some great people and have a nice night out. Having kayaks on the property makes it easy to get on the water as well, if you don’t have a boat. 10/10 stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Loads of fuh
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Cabin

The cabin is cozy, well stocked and maintained. The king bed is very comfortable. Kara is a fantastic host! We will certainly be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Girls Weekend

We had a wonderful, restful and fun girls weekend. The Cozy Red Cabin is clean, safe, and comfortable with excellent beds and fabulous stem ware!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter getaway

We had a wonderful mother-daughter weekend at this delightful property. The hosts are incredibly caring and responsive, and the cabin is filled with many welcoming, extra touches. It is "cozy" in the best way, and we would book again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shari T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cabin on a frozen lake

Perfect winter weekend get away. Simple little touches throughout the cabin to made us comfortable and feel at home. Warm fireplace combined with the heat from the furnace warmed the place up fast after being outside in the cold winter air. Owner was easy going and quick to respond.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Great accommodations!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shastadon S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely lovely

A lovely and cozy stay for me and my partner 3 will absolutely consider coming again and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Christmas Getaway

We had the best Christmas trip to Briggs lake! The cabin was cozy, clean and quiet!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving

The stay was allowed us a home base while we visited family for Thanksgiving. It was a beautiful home with all the comforts of home. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS C., Becker, MN

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house & Awesome view.

Loved everything and every moment!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

mike

Liked: Cleanliness

Almost perfect

Wonderful place for a perfect getaway We loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb S., Lino Lakes, MN

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay at Red Cabin

My family (ages 8-73) completely enjoyed our stay on Briggs Lake. The weather was hot and humid, so we were so glad the cabin had AC. The house and bunkhouse were very clean, well-supplied, and extremely comfortable. Everyone loved the farmhouse sink so much that we didn’t even mind washing our dirty dishes by hand. (There is no dishwasher.) We stayed busy kayaking, tubing, swimming, fishing and relaxing. Campfires in the evening were great for roasting hot dogs and making s’mores. In our four-day stay, we never turned on any of the televisions. We made some wonderful family memories on Briggs Lake and hope to return next summer! Thanks much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Darn nice place

Clean, great location, would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness

4th of July Week Vacation

The cozy red cabin was the perfect getaway for us. We were able to bring our two medium sized doodles along. It had all the conveniences of home. Very clean and updated cabin. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nykole S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great value

Our family stayed at the Cozy Red Cabin for a week. Despite some rainy weather, we had a wonderful time. The hosts are lovely and responsive. The cabin is very well appointed and clean. The only thing I would add is a line somewhere in the yard to hang wet swimsuits and beach towels. Although we found the water of Briggs lake too green and algae for pleasant swimming at the shore, we had good fishing right off the dock. It has made our 7 year old granddaughter a new fishing enthusiast, catching a Sunny every time her worm hit the water. Also caught Crappies, Walley, and Northerns. The skiing and tubing where great. I appreciate that the beds were comfortable. Saturday night the bar and grill down the road had live music outside where families with kids gathered to eat, dance, and play yard games. Great local vibe and short trip from the metro area to get there. This was a wonderful cabin with great hosts and we found it to be a very good value. We would love to visit again. Thank you, Kara
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Minnesota lakehouse

Great cozy cabin ,very well stocked with every essential. Relaxing, beautiful and quiet setting right on lake. Spotted lots of wildlife and caught alot of fish! Convenient to neighborhood store for groceries, etc. Owner responded quickly to questions. Liked the bunkhouse too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024