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GULL LAKE CHAIN FAMILY VACATION HOUSE YOU'VE BEEN DREAMING OF!

Lakefront vacation home with a fitness center and a hot tub

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Take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and an arcade/game room at GULL LAKE CHAIN FAMILY VACATION HOUSE YOU'VE BEEN DREAMING OF!. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a gym.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

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

GULL LAKE CHAIN FAMILY VACATION HOUSE YOU'VE BEEN DREAMING OF!

This one is a showstopper, a breathtaking, truly unforgettable adventure with nature. Sit on the huge dock and watch the lake sparkle like never before, or hang out at the firepit with friends and family overlooking the lake. Watch the sunset, wildlife, or look up at night and see the stars close up between all the birch trees and tall pines. Cook in a gourmet dream kitchen or sit and relax in front of the home’s indoor flagstone fireplace. Serve your guests on the sunny 2-level deck with fireplace, soak in the hot tub, or grill on the wrap around screened-in porch. Extremely large and spacious master suite which is off a sunroom and deck with sliding glass doors outside.

If you want a house with lots of square footage, lots of nature, peacefulness and a great wooded area outside, this is the one. The perfect place for young and old alike.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking!

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 5,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Sorry-no pets.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children are allowed.

Events

No events allowed
You will be responsible for any damage.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking!

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
Note from host: You will be responsible for any damage.
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 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

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About the neighborhood

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Nisswa, MN

What's nearby

  • Gull Lake - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Pines Golf Course - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Mount Ski Gull - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 18 min drive - 20.5 km
  • The Classic at Madden's Golf Course - 29 min drive - 22.8 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zorbaz - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunmire’s on the Lakes - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ernie's on Gull - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Iron Waffle - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Freddy's Grille - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is GULL LAKE CHAIN FAMILY VACATION HOUSE YOU'VE BEEN DREAMING OF! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at GULL LAKE CHAIN FAMILY VACATION HOUSE YOU'VE BEEN DREAMING OF!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at GULL LAKE CHAIN FAMILY VACATION HOUSE YOU'VE BEEN DREAMING OF!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is GULL LAKE CHAIN FAMILY VACATION HOUSE YOU'VE BEEN DREAMING OF! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Gull Lake and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Fritz Loven Park. The Pines Golf Course and Nisswa Family Fun Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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GULL LAKE CHAIN FAMILY VACATION HOUSE YOU'VE BEEN DREAMING OF! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Very comfortable and accommodating for our large group. Everything was functional and had its own place which I appreciated. Easy to reach hosts as well.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time during our stay. The home is well appointed with lots of space for larger groups. The property and lake front are beautiful. Rich and Elizabeth were great to work with, I would highly recommend.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

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

Lovely week celebrating my 65th birthday with family

The house was perfect for 3 couples and our grandson. It had everything we could have wanted.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim T.

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

Great Summer Vacation Home

A beautiful property, and is a really large home. Property owner very easy to work with. My family of 10, loved the kitchen and the large dining room. House was extremely well supplied, and had excellent appliances throughout the house. We all throughly enjoyed our stay at Starry Pines.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

The 4th of July

Our stay at Starry Pines was fantastic. For our family of 5 adults and 3 children it has something for everyone. Plenty of room indoors and out for everyone to be together or have some space to themselves. Our favorite was the fire pit by the lake, we used it every night!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Howard G., Minneapolis Minnesota

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

Starring Pines

Had a wonderful family vacation with 12 of us at Starring Pines for the second time. House has everything you need. Our grandkids loved the dock area, firepit, and roomy space inside the house. We like Lake Margaret area because it has less boat traffic and its close to restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane F.

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

Family Vacation 2024

Our entire family, including 5 grandkids aged 14 years to 4 months. Had a great week of boating, tubing, gaming, and just hanging out. The house is beautiful and large enough to be comfortable. Rich was a great host!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

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

Fam Bam 2024

All the comforts of home provided. Well equipped kitchen and baths. Lake toys and fire pit equipment including a s’more kit. A rented pontoon docked nicely at the pier. Family of 13 had a fantastic week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Robert M., Bethesda, MD, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lake Margaret- Starry Pines

A beautiful lake house with lots of space for a large family. If there were blinds for the glass walls in the art and office as well as the exercise room upstairs, it would be a great improvement. Overall, everyone in our family loved this house!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harold T.

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

Family Week

Very nice home with nice furnishings. Kitchen was well furnished and big enough for multiple people helping with meal preparation. House has large living space for group gatherings. Beautiful lakeside setting with large pine trees. Excellent dock that proved to be a great fishing spot! Grandkids were entertained catching sunfish and also some very nice bass. We had a wonderful week with our extended family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad H., Lewis Center Ohio

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

Had a great time. The house was fully stocked and worked well for our group.

We will for sure rent the house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Howard G., Minneapolis Minnesota

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

Wonderful Property

Twelve of us (7 adults and 5 children) stayed at Starry Pines for one week. Very beautiful and spacious house on Lake Margaret which is more quiet and secluded yet has nearby access to main Gull Lake through a channel that also has Zorbaz and Bar Harbor restaurants and a marina that rents pontoons at a reasonable price. We had a great time in the water by the dock, fishing, hot tub and a large fire pit area by the lake. Host is very responsive. This house has it all. We already booked our week for summer 2023.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janine M.

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

SPECTACULAR STAY

We had 4 generations celebrating birthdays, and fathers day last weekend. There really was something for everyone from Fishing, Boating, Jet Ski-ing, card games, ping pong, paddle boards and more. The accommodations were fantastic as well we had 13 family members and still had an abundance of space for those who had to work while there, do yoga, meditate, and even get indoor exercise! My daughter and son -in-law are renovating their house and she is stealing/borrowing many ideas from the kitchen set up, office, and bathrooms. The home was beautiful with water toys to play with as well. The owners were very responsive reaching out to us to make sure we where comfortably settled and had what we needed. I could easily live in this home! The design, furniture, and extras really made it perfect. The dock location and design allowed those who didn't want to be on the water, just sit on the dock and enjoy the view. I could go on and one but I don't want to run out of space. Suffice it to say - if the owners will allow us to return next year, we will be there!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee E.

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

Magical Moments

This was the perfect place for our family of nine (6 adults & 3 pre-schoolers) to gather and celebrate all the special occasions we missed due to Covid. Three separate bedroom areas provided privacy for each family, and there was an abundance of family space for everyone to gather for meals, movies and games. The stunning beauty of the interior was matched only by the view of the lake and the amazing outdoor gathering spaces. The kids’ playhouse was an added bonus and a real treat for the little ones. The swimming area was perfect for keeping an eye on the kids and staying cool. Every amenity we could imagine was provided, including a fully stocked gourmet kitchen, which we took full advantage of. The hosts were gracious and incredibly responsive. We will definitely recommend Starry Pines to our family and friends!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laurence T.

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

Excellent Experience

We found the property to be very well located and very attractive. It was equipped with everything a guest could need. It was quiet, restful and very enjoyable for our entire family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn A.

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

Beautiful Property

We really enjoyed our stay at Starry Pines. The home is beautiful with many features that made it special. The kitchen was awesome and had room for many “cooks” working together at one time. We really took advantage of the craft/office as some of our group had to work part of each day. Love the location! Lots of places close by to walk, bike, and dine. Lake Margaret is a hidden gem where you are out of the traffic of Gull Lake, yet easily accessible. So whether someone wanted to paddle board, gather for game night, fish, work, or just relax, this home worked well for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brent T., San Francisco

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

Incredible lake house

Hard to beat this location on a quiet lake and the overall quality of the house. Owners were incredibly helpful, size of house gives everyone plenty of room, and close to all the top spots. Coming back if they will host us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021