Gather family & friends at beautiful Big Pine Lake in Aitkin, MN! This spacious 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home sleeps 14 and features private lakeshore & dock, kayaks, craft/workroom, game room, pool table, fire pit & yard games. Summer:fishing, boating, swimming & crafting. Winter: snowmobiling, snowshoeing & cross-country skiing. Perfect for family getaways, fishing trips, craft/quilting retreats, church groups & friends. 3-night minimum. -- THE PROPERTY -- SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS - Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed - Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed - Bedroom 3: 1 queen bed - Bedroom 4: 1 twin bunk bed - Loft: 1 queen bed - Game Room: 2 full beds, 2 twin bunk beds INDOOR LIVING - Smart TVs - Dining tables - Ping-pong table, darts - Puzzle & pool tables, board games/books - Children's toys OUTDOOR LIVING - Spacious yard w/ fire pit - Private boat dock (seasonal), kayaks & paddles provided, lily pad - Lake views & access, life vests - Patio w/ Blackstone & smoker - Excellent ice fishing with portable ice house available - Snowshoes available - Playground KITCHEN - Refrigerator, microwave, stove/oven, dishwasher, blender, toaster - Drip coffee maker w/ 2 pots (coffee, tea & hot chocolate provided) - Cooking basics, dishware/flatware - Crockpot, griddle, spices GENERAL - Free WiFi - Central A/C & heating, ceiling fan - Linens & towels, trash bags & paper towels - Washer/dryer, hangers, iron/board - Complimentary toiletries, hair dryer - Beach chairs/towels FAQ - 2 exterior security cameras (outward facing) ACCESSIBILITY - Multi-level home, 1 step required to enter - Bedrooms & full bathrooms on main level PARKING - Garage (2 vehicles) - Driveway (5 vehicles) -- THE LOCATION -- - Fishing, hiking & seasonal outdoor recreation nearby - Near snowshoeing, ice fishing, snowmobiling & cross-country skiing - 5 miles to Mille Lacs Boat Access - Garrison North at Mille Lacs Lake - 6 miles Garrison, restaurants & essentials - 8 miles to Wealthwood Golf Estates, 12 miles to Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort, 17 miles to Cuyuna Rolling Hills & 42 miles to Minnesota National Golf Club & Resort - 16 miles to Grand Casino Mille Lacs - 22 miles to Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Bike Trails - 24 miles to Brainerd - 45 miles to Mount Ski Gull - 55 miles to Savanna Portage State Park - 127 miles to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - Fireplace is ornamental only ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - This multi-level home requires 1 step to enter; it features bedrooms and full bathrooms on the main level - Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior Nest security cameras. Camera 1 is on the garage facing the driveway, and camera 2 is on the front of the house facing the lake. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into any interior spaces. They continuously record video while guests are in the residence