Located in Mille Lacs Lake, this charming house for $369 per night is a fantastic choice for your next trip. Property Description The perfect getaway for any occasion! Less than 90 minutes from the Twin Cities. This beautiful property is located on the west side of Mille Lacs Lake between Garrison (5 miles north) and Grand Casino Mille Lacs (5 miles south). Inside our family-friendly cabin, you will appreciate the open concept allowing you to entertain and relax with your group in comfort. Situated on a peaceful harbor off St. Albans Bay, this private cabin will allow you to experience all that Minnesota lake country has to offer no matter the season. In addition to top notch, year-round fishing, enjoy a range of activities from watersports to hiking, ATV riding to snowmobiling, swimming to campfires...you won't be disappointed. Referred to as the "Walleye Capital of the World", Mille Lacs Lake was also ranked as the #1 bass lake in America by Bassmaster. In addition, the 128,000-acre lake provides anglers with ample opportunities to catch trophy northern pike, muskies, jumbo perch, crappies and sunfish. Once you have caught your limit, enjoy our fish cleaning house located just off the dock. After the fish fry, relax down by the water in the screened in gazebo with a libation and a warm s'more cooked in the fire pit. The local area offers multiple bait shops, convenience stores, restaurants and food & beverage retailers. Northwood Hills golf course is less than 2 miles away. Kathio State Park and the Soo Line Trail are nearby offering miles of hiking, cross country skiing, running, ATV and snowmobile trails. With Garrison just 5 miles up the road and the Brainerd Lakes area less than 25 miles away, unlimited dining, shopping and entertainment options are a short drive away. AMENITIES: INDOOR: wifi, full kitchen (including pots, pans, plates, cups, silverware, etc), washer and dryer, 3 smart TV's,(1 in master bedroom) indoor gas fireplace, drip coffee pot, Keurig, bedding, bath & beach towels, cards and games. OUTDOOR: boat lift for 16' boat, dock, lakeside fire pit, enclosed lakeside gazebo, fish cleaning house, 2 car garage,large driveway (perfect for your boat/ATV/snowmobile trailers), gas grill, yard games, canoe (use at own risk)ring security doorbell on front porch. WINTER ACTIVITIES: If fishing is your thing, plowed roads provide easy access on and off the lake. Local resorts offer well-equipped fish houses for rent offering all the comforts of home. Check out the ice reports, grab some tackle and fresh bait, and hit the Mille Lacs Lake ice highway for great Minnesota ice fishing! Into snowmobiling? Bring your machines or arrange to rent sleds from nearby outfitters. Either way, access to hundreds of miles of groomed state snowmobile trails awaits. If you enjoy quiet adventures, there are myriad trails for snowshoeing or cross-country skiing. The Mille Lacs Kathio State Park (located 10 miles south) has a sledding hill with hot chocolate in the warming house. The expanse of Mille Lacs Lake is also perfect for kiteboarding on skis or snowboards. Don’t miss one of the lake’s big kiteboarding events, the annual Mille Lacs Crossing, typically held the first weekend in March. Looking to explore local winter events? The Mille Lacs Lake area winter schedule is loaded with fun things to do, including: Aitkin Fish House Parade (Nov.); Christmas light tours (Dec.); Arctic Blast (Feb); Ducks Unlimited ice fishing tournament (Feb); Ice Race Weekend, with snowmobiles, dirt bikes, cars and 4 wheelers (Feb); Vintage snowmobile parade (Feb); Kite Crossing (Mar); Phil's Myr Mar Golf on Ice (Mar); Softball on Ice (Mar); and, national acts at Grand Casino (year-round). SUMMER ACTIVITIES Local activities include recreational boating; fishing (on your own, hire a guide or join a resort launch); biking & hiking; canoeing & tubing; live music concerts; bird watching; fireworks; parades; farmers markets; Kathio State Park programs (fishing, canoeing and climbing the 100-foot fire tower); historic trading post classes (basket weaving, ricing, and maple syrup making); car shows; garage sales; pow wows; Mille Lacs Indian Museum; and, shows at the Casino. FALL ACTIVITIES: Take in the crisp, autumn air and enjoy the beautiful fall colors on and around the lake. Popular activities include biking and hiking (the Mille Lacs Soo Line Trail is the newest "rails to trails" project in the state of Minnesota and provides a scenic tour for hiking, biking, and rollerblading during the beautiful fall months); ATV riding (more than 300 miles of premier ATV trails make this the largest connected ATV trail in the state); hunting - Mille Lacs is home to white-tailed deer, grouse, and various duck species (the Mille Lacs Wildlife Management Area is located on the south end of the lake, and it encompasses over 39,000 acres of public hunting land). Local Eateries and watering holes Charlie's Bar & Grill at Northwood Hills Golf Course (1.9 mi), Twin Pines (2.2 mi), McDonalds (3.7 mi), Burger King (3.8 mi), Svoboda's Spotlite Family Restaurant (4.0 mi), Harbor Inn (5.0 mi), Grand Casino Mille Lacs (5.0 mi), JJ’s Birds Nest (5.2 mi), The Farm Market Café (17 mi) General Notes -Our cabin offers the convenience of an onsite washer and dryer -We provide garbage service (please empty your garbage when you leave and place in the exterior bin) -We ask that you strip all used bedding and put it in the laundry basket provided in the bathroom closet -Please clean all used dishes -There is a professional cleaning service that comes in after each departure, however, we ask that you care for our cabin as if it were your own and take care of all of the above before leaving. Cleaning practices • High-touch surfaces (like countertops, light switches, handles, and faucets) cleaned with disinfectant • All towels and bedding washed between stays • Check in and check out with no person-to-person contact