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*HIGH DEMAND* Sugar Sand Beach & Cozy Cabin That Sleeps 10 on Pelican Lake!

Experience lake life with paddle boards & kayaks for water adventures. Savor sunset views from the log swing or tiki bar.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
On the beach, sun loungers
Interior
Exterior
On the beach, sun loungers

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

*HIGH DEMAND* Sugar Sand Beach & Cozy Cabin That Sleeps 10 on Pelican Lake!

Ice Fisherman welcome during the Winter months! We have a wide plowed road directly next to the cabin right out onto the ice of Pelican Lake! Bring your fish house and good luck!

This adorable cabin has the following inside: On main floor: kitchen with dishwasher, all dishes, pots and pans, slow cooker, regular drip coffee maker, blender, teapot, utensils etc., has 1 full bath, and 2 bedrooms (one has a queen size bed & other room has 2 twin beds), gas fireplace and ceiling fan in living room, and large deck over looking the lake. 2 deck tables with umbrellas offering seating for 10. There is a nice propane grill for you to use but you must supply your own propane tank. The basement floor has 1 master bedroom with ceiling fan and a queen size bed. A full bathroom with a washer and dryer unit, and sleeping quarters in the main lower room consisting of 2 XL twins and 2 XL twin hide-away beds and a walkout patio. There is a ceiling fan in the lower main room as well. A/C throughout cabin. Smart TV, Cable TV and DVD player in cabin. Internet / WiFi Included!
Outside near the shore is a built-in Tiki Bar with 2 windows that open up to the lake and granite counter tops. There is a refrigerator inside for you and your guests to stock up and enjoy. We have a very unique outdoor shower system right below the deck that offers both cold and hot water.This is so nice to use after a swim in the lake. There is also a long dock with a built in bench at the end of it and a swimming ladder to get in and out of the water. On shore there is a log swing to sit and admire the breathtaking sunsets. 2 adult paddle boards, 2 junior paddle boards and 2 youth kayaks are also fun to enjoy and are your's to use during your stay. We also have firewood on hand for you to use in the firepit. We do not charge you for the wood but do have a 'firewood donation box' on top of the fridge and really appreciate donations so that we can continue to keep supplying the wood in the future . There is also a single detached garage for you to use to store any items that you bring during your stay.

Check in time is: 4:00 pm
Check-out time is: 11:00 am

Our cabin IS available to rent for longer term over the fall-winter months. Please message me if interested in a longer term rental and I will discuss a different monthly rate.

Property manager

Erin John

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site
  • Paddleboard on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 2000 sq ft (186 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Merrifield, MN

What's nearby

  • Lake Edward - 5 min drive
  • Cross Lake Recreation Area - 15 min drive
  • Nisswa City Park - 16 min drive
  • Gull Lake - 17 min drive
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Commander Restaurant & Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Harpo's Saloon - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mission Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dockside Lounge - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Antlers Restaurant & Lounge - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is *HIGH DEMAND* Sugar Sand Beach & Cozy Cabin That Sleeps 10 on Pelican Lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at *HIGH DEMAND* Sugar Sand Beach & Cozy Cabin That Sleeps 10 on Pelican Lake! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at *HIGH DEMAND* Sugar Sand Beach & Cozy Cabin That Sleeps 10 on Pelican Lake! ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is *HIGH DEMAND* Sugar Sand Beach & Cozy Cabin That Sleeps 10 on Pelican Lake! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Merrifield cabin is within 3 mi (5 km) of Crow Wing State Forest, Lake Edward, and Bass Lake. Horseshoe Lake is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

*HIGH DEMAND* Sugar Sand Beach & Cozy Cabin That Sleeps 10 on Pelican Lake! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Virginia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing beach-front haven
We always have a great time at "our" cabin! The beach is wonderful and private, and the kids (and the adults!) can play and lounge happily for hours. The cabin is clean and quaint, and we just love staying there! Always fresh and welcoming, and it feels like home. We'll do this for as many years as we can. Thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family retreat
This property provided something for us all….lake recreation, swimming on the beach, playing in the sand, bonfire under the stars, reading in a lounger, board games, beautiful location for biking, walking, and jogging, and TV entertainment as needed. We enjoyed the close proximity to restaurants and stores in Nissea and Crosslake as wel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime N.

Liked: Cleanliness
GREAT GIRLS GET AWAY!
A GROUP OF SIX GIRLS STAYED HERE FOR OUR ANNUAL GIRLS WEEKEND. WE USUALLY STAY AT BREEZY POINT, BUT THIS WAS SO MUCH BETTER. WE NEVER HAD TO LEAVE, BUT IF WE WANTED TO THERE WAS SHOPING AT NISWA WITHING 15 MINUTES. WE GOT SUCH GREAT QUALITY TIME WITH EACH OTHER AND THERE WAS PLENTY OF SPACE AND THINGS TO DO. ALREADY LOOKED TO SEE IF WE COULD BOOK SAME WEEKEND NEXT YEAR, BUT UNFORTUNATELY ITS BOOKED....NOT SURPRIZED!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer lake getaway
Everything was just as described. Loved the sandy beach and clear shallow water! The boat house with the extra fridge was nice to store our extra food, drinks, and beach stuff. We had a wonderful time and would love to come back! Side note: to no fault of the owners or anything that hurts my review but the public beach next door gets very loud and many pontoons/boats anchor in front of this cabin with blaring music and lots of loud people. If you want peace and quiet you may want to choose someplace else. In the five days we were there it was only really bad one day.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Our family enjoyed two nights at the John’s cabin. It’s well equipped for kids and has a great outdoor set up. The water is clear, the sand is soft, and chairs are perfect for lounging by the lake. Beautiful sunset one night too. Minor things that may be helpful to others, pack bug spray, there were some biting flies one evening. Bring body wash/soap, and drinking water. We assume it’s well water with high iron, it does have a smell & off putting taste though. We had to run to the nearby store for water. The kid kayaks were super fun, an adult sized 1 or 2 person kayak would be a great future addition. Mahalo for a memorable trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
A wonderful stay with plenty to do when the weather was rainy, windy or hot and sunny! Loved the sandy beach just steps out the door and all of the provided beach toys! Our 4 year old and teens were equally entertained.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pearl M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vaca
Although the weather was something to work around, it didn't stop us from finding ways to have fun on the beach, fishing, and playing games. We had a fire on the beach and cooked hotdogs. It was a lovely time
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brody B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property!
Everything as advertised. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Howard T., Fayette, Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay at a beautiful location
We thoroughly enjoyed our vacation on Pelican Lake. It was our second time to this cabin. The first was with friends and it was perfect for a getaway and the second was with our family and our parents and it was perfect again. The swimmable lake and all beach lawn make the cabin perfect. Spraying for mosquitos this time around was a huge plus too. Can't wait to go back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sandy
Great beach, fire pit, deck.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family vacation at the lake!
This was a gathering of family from Minnesota, Texas and Massachusetts. The home is beautiful, clean and well organized. Plenty of room for all 10 of us! The lake is clear and the beach is soft sand. The host was gracious and quick to respond to questions or address problems. We loved this location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Niki P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great week away!
My husband, daughter & my sister with her family very much enjoyed our stay at the John cabin. The beach was great for the kids & we all loved the water. Erin was very responsive & we couldn’t have been happier. Hoping to come back next summer for longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie C., Minneapolis, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
We had a wonderful stay here- everything was clean and convenient!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location and house
We had a great time - great location with walk out to a sandy beach. House had everything we could ask for. We will be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Great family vacation
Loved the cabin. Came with lots of sand toys and hidden gems. Enjoyed this vacation a lot
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Getaway
Our family absolutely loved our stay. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
The gradual walkout to the lake in sand was great! The water was so clear it was amazing! The kids loved that it was shallow for like 75 feet before getting deep. The whole family had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Virginia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family time on a private beach
We had a blast! The kids did not want to go home, and the youngest said that he would miss "his cabin" if we left. The beach was amazing, and "our" cabin was cozy, clean, family-friendly, and homey. Thank you!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Danielle G.

Amazing beach, but poorly stocked house
First and foremost, this beach is the best we've ever been to. The sugar sand shore that stretches for 100 yards out waist high with crystal clear water is spectacular. It was perfect for young kids on kayaks and paddlebaords. The outside shower was a huge bonus as well. The house on the other hand was just okay and not well stocked. I woke up the first night in the basement to water dripping on me from the ceiling during a rain storm. Water was also leaking from the doorway to the basement bedroom. The basement rooms were subsequently musty and damp for the week. When I contacted the owners to let them know the next day, they completely brushed it off which made me think this has happened before. The house was mostly clean, but my sister did find a prescription painkiller under the side of her kid's bed. Luckily the preschoolers didn't find it! Lastly, the owners skimped on little things that were very frustrating. We went to grill one night and had to run to town to fill the empty propane tank, only to use a fraction of it and leave it for the next guest. We also had to make multiple trips to town for supplies like toilet paper, paper towels and laundry detergent. The supplies they skimped on only made it half way through the week for our 9 guests. I saw the owners response to a similar review and the owner claimed that rentals always do this. This has never been my experience with any other rentals and was very off putting.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Tabitha H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice view and gorgeous beach
We spent a week at the John's cabin. The outdoor area was amazing. They had sand toys, air compressor an extra refrigerator, pretty much everything you need for a fun day on the beach. The beach is very shallow, about knee deep at the end of the dock. The public beach is right next door and gets really busy plus boats park all around the property so it does get a bit crowded. It was challenging at times to get our boat out from the dock. The cabin itself had plenty of supplies and was very clean. I really liked all the spots to hang towels, swim gear etc. downstairs, very thoughtful. There is a giant fan below the stairs that pushes air up from the basement, it's really loud, but needed to keep the upstairs cool. We had to turn it off during the day to have conversations and/or watch tv, but appreciated the cool air at night. We did end up having a couple of storms roll through. We had to put towels around all the windows and doors that faced the lake because water was pouring in. We also had to put bowls and cups all over the second floor to prevent our stuff from getting wet because the ceiling was dripping everywhere. We contacted the owner, she came out the next day to access the damage to her place. She apologized, but never addressed the issue of us having to do laundry and clean up the mess. Overall the place was good with a few hiccups . Great for families with little kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Lake, fabulous beach
Over all had a great time. The lake is shallow enough the littles could play and no worries of getting in over their head to soon, the fishing was great, the cabin was comfortable, not a lot of space for interior group but the sandy beach was perfect. Proximity to local restaurants with good food was easy to get to. Only downfall was on Saturday the number of people that creep over from the public beach to encroach on the water space in front of the dock or the pontoons that took over the space, we had some difficulty getting back to the dock with all the boats and people. Over all it was a lovely location, great experience and the kids requested we go back and we rebooked our next stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cabin getaway!
We had a wonderful stay at this cabin, the beach was amazing, no weeds, shallow, perfect for the kids to build sandcastles and swim! The kid paddle boards and kayaks were a huge hit! The beach house is such a nice perk to have right by the water and they had a lot of sand toys. The first day the heat index was really high and the cabin was unbearably hot, it didn’t appear the air conditioning was coming out of the vents and they had a large commercial fan blowing the cooler air from downstairs to upstairs which helped a little, but that fan was really loud. The subsequent days were better once it wasn’t so hot outside. The bugs were pretty bad, no fault of the owners! But so bad we only had one bonfire for five minutes! The public beach right next door was a little disappointing due to noise levels, and not feeling our stay was very private. The inside of the cabin was nice, nicely decorated. The hosts were communicative. Overall it was a nice cabin!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J.

Liked: Cleanliness
First Family Vacation
Great cabin for our family with young children. The sandy beach and shallow water level was perfect for our grand kids. The size of the cabin was perfect for our five adults and three grandsons. This was our first family vacation to a lake cabin and it was everything we had hope for. The owner's of this Vrbo were fantastic, easily approachable and very quick to respond to any questions we had prior to our trip or any needs we needed during our stay. Great memories!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P., Edina, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway - Three Generations
This was a wonderful cabin and a great getaway for our grown Sons and their children!! The kiddos (ages 9, 5, and 3) enjoyed the kayaks, paddle boards, and many beach toys. Nice sandy beach and a great campfire ring right on the beach. Adorable decorations throughout and beautifully landscaped. Great place for family FUN!!!👍🥰🌞
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Williams Group
Always a great place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021