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Small Family Friendly Lake Front Resort only minutes from Brainerd

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4 bedrooms, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets
Sun loungers
4 bedrooms, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Combined shower/tub, toilet paper

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

About the neighborhood

Map
Pillager, MN

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Small Family Friendly Lake Front Resort only minutes from Brainerd

Family-friendly resort by the lake
You can look forward to a water park, a firepit, and a garden at Small Family Friendly Lake Front Resort only minutes from Brainerd. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like boating and kayaking at this resort. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Smoke-free premises, books, and outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue grills, an elevator, and games
Room features
All guestrooms at Small Family Friendly Lake Front Resort only minutes from Brainerd include thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
Extra amenities include:
  • Highchairs, children's books, and travel cribs
  • 2 bathrooms with bathtubs and showers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting, and kitchens

Property manager

Diana

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Books
  • Games
  • Kayak
  • Playground
  • Water park

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Great place for children. Free beach toys

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
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

Great Views From Screen Porch and Deck Cabin
Great Views From Screen Porch and Deck Pillager
Great Views From Screen Porch and Deck Cabin Pillager

Frequently asked questions

Is Small Family Friendly Lake Front Resort only minutes from Brainerd pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Small Family Friendly Lake Front Resort only minutes from Brainerd?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Small Family Friendly Lake Front Resort only minutes from Brainerd?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Small Family Friendly Lake Front Resort only minutes from Brainerd located?

This family-friendly Pillager resort is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Crow Wing State Park and Mississippi River. Bay Lake and Gull Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Small Family Friendly Lake Front Resort only minutes from Brainerd Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

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

Perfect for a family gathering

We enjoyed a clean, modern cabin for our family of nine. The resort is quiet and beautiful situated on a small, clear lake with a sandy beach area. Our host, Diana, was always congenial and helpful We loved it here!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Peaceful getaway!

This resort is a little gem! We enjoyed our stay and didnt want to leave. Clean cabin, great views, the beach was so nice with lots to do for entire family, all ages. Diana was a wonderful host and enjoyed visiting with her. Thank you for making our stay so relaxing!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jonathan W.

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

Overall Great Vacation

Stayed a week on the property with family consisting of 4 children and a toddler. The kids had a blast playing in the lake and trying out the canoes and paddle boards. I'm from out of state so I wasn't quite prepared for the constant onslaught of mosquitos, but that's not the properties problem as this was constant wherever we went. Bring bug spray!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth J., Sauk Rapids

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

Perfect summer vacation

We had such a blast at the Shady Hollow resort. Fishing was exciting:). Being able to use all the paddle boards/kayaks/canoes/swim dock was so fun! The pontoon available for rent was really nice and so reasonably priced. Diana and Sheila were so welcoming and kind with us all. They coordinated a craft time with the kids that they totally loved! There was a plumbing issue that came up while we were there and they resolved it so quickly. Can’t wait for the next chance to come back :).
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

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

Large house on an amazing lake

We loved Hardy Lake. It wasn’t too cold. We like the small size. There were so many fun boats to use. The house wasn’t too fancy, but it met our needs. The kitchen was well stocked with cookware. We didn’t know to bring our own towels, oops. The washer and dryer were great to have. Air conditioning worked well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Christine S.

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

We had a great time on the lake.

We loved the paddleboards, kayaks, floating dock, and pontoon. So many fun things to do on the lake. The fishing was good. It was fun to see the turtles too. The deck off our cabin was wonderful to sit on anytime of day, the spaciousness of our cabin was perfect for our family of 5. Our kids all had their own room. The full kitchen made it super easy to make our own meals. My only suggestion would be for more comfortable indoor chairs to sit on, maybe updated beds and bedding, curtains. The curtains were a little thin and the neighbors next to us kept their outdoor light on, which shined into our bedroom at night. Overall we had a lot of fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wanda D.

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

summer stay

What a delight to find such a welcoming retreat in Shady Hollow. Our extended stay began with the warm smile of Diana, as she greeted us and took me up the path to our home for the next six weeks. Everything was in place for us to begin our adventure. We were comfortable and enjoyed the simplicity provided by our housekeeping cabin. When we did have a need, we needed only reach out and magic was done to provide. The beach was lovely and we were provided with daily entertainment as children splashed and played on the water toys provided. We even took our ancient bodies out for a few paddles on the kayaks and peddle boat to explore the pristine lake. Our favorite was to play cribbage on our deck and listen to loon family as they floated in the lake. We must mention the amazing Sheila, who was a JOY to chat with as she cared for the grounds each day. We plan to return to this oasis in the north and Diana's care again as a respite from our crazy lives.
Stayed 42 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary H.

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

Very peaceful

The area was clean and beautiful, the lake was clear and very soothing, and the cabin was comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Kristina A.

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

Fun with Family and Friends

We really enjoyed our stay here. Had a great times with friends and family. Would recommend this to anyone looking for a relaxing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

John H.

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

Nice place for a quiet family stay!

Small resort and lake, but very nice owners who were laid back and helpful! We enjoyed our stay! Probably best for a younger family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bailey G.

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

Great Stay

My family and I loved everything about this property. Diana was very sweet and accommodating. We enjoyed renting the pontoon and thought the price was very reasonable. All of the water toys an added plus. Our cabin was very comfortable for two families. Nice and quiet and lake view was beautiful. Thank you shady hallow resort for creating lasting memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Jerry G.

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

Nice decks

Smooth
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

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

Stayed here with older kids and had a blast!

The cabin and resort are great! Stayed here with my older children and my friends. The free kayaks, canoes and paddle boat was a big hit! Took out the pontoon for an hour. Very reasonable and so much fun! Will do this every year. We did not want to leave.