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Large Family Lake Oasis with exquisite log furniture charm!

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Dining
Exterior
5 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Clear Lake, MN
  • Place, Briggs Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Cloud State University
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Cloud River's Edge Convention Center
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional)
    ‪14 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 the waterfront, just steps from Briggs Lake and a 4-minute drive from Julia Lake. .This vacation home is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Mississippi River and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Elk Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Briggs Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • St. Cloud State University - 18 min drive - 26.8 km
  • St. Cloud River's Edge Convention Center - 18 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Crossroads Center - 25 min drive - 33.2 km
  • The Ledge Amphitheater - 29 min drive - 36.8 km

Getting around

  • St. Cloud Station - 22 min drive
  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brick Yard Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Palmer House Bar & Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Jack & Jim's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Jack & Jims - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Gray Potato - ‬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.

Large Family Lake Oasis with exquisite log furniture charm!

Immerse yourself in our lake home's charm on Minnesota's Briggs chain of lakes, offering a unique blend of luxury and rustic decor. The large living space features handcrafted log furniture and themed rooms like 'The Bear' and 'Moose,' perfect for groups or large family gatherings. Enjoy the tranquility of lakeside living as you fish, boat, and swim. Create memorable moments in this carefully curated retreat. Experience more than just a stay; embark on a journey to the heart of lake country.

In under an hour's journey from the Twin Cities, and only 15 minutes from St Cloud, you'll arrive at a place that feels worlds away, deep in the heart of the north.

Pack up your boat, fishing gear, and all your favorite water toys. Whether you're casting a line from the dock or venturing about 200 yards out into one of Briggs Lake's prime fishing spots, you're in for a treat. Briggs Lake connects you to a network of waters, including Lake Julia and Rush Lake, with a kayak route to Elk Lake.

For your outdoor cooking needs, choose between our gas and charcoal grills. Enjoy the expansive one-acre yard, perfect for any game you bring along.

A short walk takes you to the local park, where you can enjoy a volleyball and basketball court, baseball fields, and a vast jungle gym for the kids.

This home boasts a stunning open layout, complemented by pine wall accents, and features a spacious wrap-around deck. Enjoy fishing from the dock, dipping your toes at the sandy beach cove, or engaging in water sports with your own boat. Our guest book is filled with fishing tales – though the truth of some may be as elusive as the fish themselves. Surrounded by large windows, the main level offers panoramic lake views through 27 of its 31 windows, alongside a kitchen adorned with granite countertops and a double oven.

The PALMER HOUSE carries a rich history, being the first home on Briggs Lake and reputedly the original area trading post. Boards from an early construction, signed and dated 1916 by those who built it, add to its historical allure. The main level features a unique wall covered with wood from an old train caboose, once a prominent feature of the property. Near the front door stands an operational hand pump from the original well, offering a refreshing drink of well water.

Legend tells us that Sinclair Lewis, the first American Nobel Prize laureate, once found solace and inspiration here, contributing to his literary achievements. Overlooking the same splendid vistas and breathtaking sunrises he once did, guests can explore a few of his novels available in the cabin, connecting with a bygone era.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
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

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

3 total pets

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Note from host: Please contact us for bringing a pet and fees

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beautiful Lake Home With a Luxury Cabin Feel

Have an Experience! Authentic Luxury Lake Home

Beautiful Lake Home Up North Look With an Upscale Feel

Beautiful Lake Home With Authentic Cabin log Wood Decor

Beautiful lake home Up North look with an Upscale Feel.

Large Family Lake Oasis with exquisite log furniture charm! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our party of 6 adults and 2 children loved the property, very spacious for hanging around. The grandkids loved fishing in the lake, they even jumped in despite the fact it was cold. House was conveniently located so that it felt like you were in the middle of nowhere yet everything you could need is only a 15 minute drive at most. Thanks again for letting us use your house
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Samantha D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay. The cabin was very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host was very easy to contactHome was beautiful but did have a few items such as a couple of the mattresses need replacement sagged in middle and front porch light did not work. Driveway and walk to sidewalk was not paved and very slippery.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful holiday
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kim J.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was very nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The check-in was easy; all the details were listed in the text sent to me by the hosts. Checkout was also easy, thanks to the provided checklist.The house is spacious. The dining room has a long table which fits an extended family, and there are at least three gathering spaces that adults and small children alike enjoyed. The deck, wrapping 2 sides of the house, has a lovely lake view, where I sipped coffee as I watched the sunrise. The kitchen, open to most of the gathering spaces, has almost everything you could want for a large family gathering, including two ovens and two coffee makers! There are lots of dishes, bowls, utensils, etc., though we didn't find a 9X13 pan.Palmer Park is a short walk away, and it has a large playground and new pickleball courts.The private beach is small but big enough for kids to have fun. We enjoyed kayaking and taking out our motor boat from the private dock.We would definitely stay here again!
Morning sunrise from the deck
Morning coffee from the deck, also looking down toward the beach and a glimpse of the dock to the right
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Diane M., Wyoming, MN USA

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a beautiful piece of property with wonderful views of the lake and a large wrap-around deck.We had a fun weekend with our daughters, their husbands, and our grandkids.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chip R., LINCOLN, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Week at the Lake

This was our third year staying at this house on Briggs Lake. Fantastic everything. Incredible view of the lake. Great lake access. 10 of 10 clean in all aspects. Great communication with host. Nothing but praise from our family for this property. Hope to make it back for years to come.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a wonderful property!! We loved every minute!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Large family lake oasis

Gene was a wonderful host! Communication was excellent and the property is amazing! 5 star place!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property! Everything was as expected and described. Perhaps maybe even bigger than the pictures showed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls’ Weekend

We had a great time! The house was perfect for 6 women looking for a laid back weekend just hanging out together.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Logan and Natalie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for a family get together!

We enjoyed this cabin on the lake, which was big enough for 8 adults, and our 1 dog was able to join as well! Host was very quick to respond to any questions/messages on the app, and it was an overall great stay/experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony Y.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Clean-it-up

The open area of the living space was perfect for all to visit. Bedrooms were fairly good. The entire house was dusty and needed a thorough cleaning. The numerous dust catchers hanging on all the walls serves little purpose other than home for small bugs and dust. Put some reflectors on parking areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice log cabin....overlooking lovely lake

We had my son's wedding to attend to so this was a great place to stay ...close enough to venue. Nice size ...comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerilyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay

Our group of 9 family women had an enjoyable weekend. We really enjoyed sitting out on the deck looking over the peaceful lake. It was also great having such a large table for meals and games.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Shari E., Minneapolis, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness

Overall good stay

The cabin layout and size worked great for our group of 8 adults. It was in good condition with modern conveniences. Plenty of seating areas inside and a large deck. The kitchen/cabin was stocked quite well with the basics. We used the gas grill which was in good condition. Four of us golfed at a nearby course which was very nice. There were some minor things (ie. a loose toilet seat, an extra coffeemaker that didn’t work) that were small inconveniences. The two downsides to the property is the quite small “beach” area (which is fairly depicted in the photos) and the overall water quality of the lake. Algae clumps regularly collected on the shore so we never swam or waded there. We rented a pontoon from a local place and would anchor out further to swim. However even far from shore the water was pretty green with poor clarity. Something to be aware of.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth E.

Liked: Cleanliness

We Love This Cabin

This is our 3rd year in a row staying at this cabin. It's so serene and relaxing. The owners are wonderful, the cabin is well laid out with different areas to lounge on the main level, and you can't beat the lake. We go with another family, so each couple takes a room with a Queen bed. We have 4 teens who share (and LOVE) the bunk room, and then the two littles either get their own rooms, or we invite another couple and then the littles share a Queen bed. The kitchen is stocked with spices, cooking utensils, cutlery, plates, glasses, and cook wear, and there's a dish washer to keep things tidy. We love the dining table that can sit about 10. That's where we hang out to play games at the end of the day. Also, they are 5 minutes from a convenience store and gas station that stocks non-oxy gas (if you know, you know). If your kids are on the jet ski for a lot of the day, this is SUPER convenient. Things to know for new renters: The upstairs can get warm. They have some fans up there, but if you like it cooler, you'll want to snag the bedroom on the main level. Also, if you have really little ones, be aware that you have to climb down boulders to get to the beach. We'd love it if they added stairs or a ramp and have considered bringing our own. But, we've been coming here since the youngest was about 4, and it's been fine. All-in-all, I almost didn't review this place because I want to keep it to myself. If you're on the fence, I'd say push that button and book it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chip R., LINCOLN, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Week at the Lake

Wonderful property, terrific location, lake access and view of the lake from a generous deck. A+++
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice get away

We enjoyed our stay. The property was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful lake view

We needed a location for some rest and relaxation and this home was perfect. The views of the lake were the highlight as we listened to the loons. There were many great exercise trails within easy driving distance and we could walk along the quiet road right by the home without dealing with too much traffic. St. Cloud had some interesting restaurants and the kitchen was well appointed when we wanted to stay in and cook. Most appreciated was the dual style coffee maker for ground coffee or kuerig cups . We hope to stay again at this spacious property.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place, would stay again!

Gene was a great host, and had quick response times! We’d love to come back in the summer to see and use the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolee S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Christmas

Had a wonderful stay with the family over Christmas
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

5 Star ++++

The cabin is picturesque and gorgeous! Immaculate and modern- with a northwoods feel. Fantastic lake views- loved the wrap around deck. There were 13 of us and we all had plenty of space for being together or separate groups. We brought a boat and some water toys- our two dogs had a blast and were exhausted! Our 3 year old grandson caught his first fish off the dock. We played many card games on the deck and at the big table. kitchen is well equipped and very functional. We were thankful for the AC on the day it was 107 degrees outside! Neighbors were all very pleasant- great location. Thanks again! Very likely to return! Maybe Christmas ?
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Andrea D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful lake home

It was an beautiful lake home, but the lake not so much. The lake was extremely dirty, and for what we paid a night we spent more time raking the seaweed than actually swimming. It should be taken care of, not our responsibility! Also the communication was not the greatest. I was texted so many different things from the owner and the house rules said otherwise. So we were unsure what to do with the fire wood, and the check out time was different as well. I also think for such a big group we had we should of had more towels and washcloths. Overall our family enjoyed our stay we just wish we could of swam more instead of raked.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023