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Escape to Birch Narrows Cottage on The Whitefish Chain/Includes Guest Cabin

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Miscellaneous
Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 13125.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Escape to Birch Narrows Cottage on The Whitefish Chain/Includes Guest Cabin

Welcome to Birch Narrows Cottage! Our family bought this charming cabin on Daggett Lake in June of 2020 and made several updates while maintaining that up north cabin feel. There is new flooring throughout the cabin, brand new comfortable furniture, freshly painted walls, the kitchen completely redone with new countertops and brand new appliances. During the winter months we have 3 bedrooms and 1 bath in the main cabin. From April 1st through October we also have a beautiful guest cabin. See description of the guest cabin below.

We have 3 Bedrooms on 1 level. There are two Queen Suites that are both lakeside with unbelievable views. The 3rd BR is a bunk room with full sized beds up and down. The kids will love the bunk room! We also have two queen sleeper sofas, one in the living room and one in the oversized master bedroom for younger kids if they want to be in mom and dad’s room!

The views of the lake are just beautiful from each of the Queen Suites and from the living room. Cozy up in front of the gas fireplace in the living room, enjoy a game of cribbage at the family style dining table, or get lost in a good book.

There is a 2018 Bennington Pontoon SLX Premium at the property with a 115hp motor (21 feet) for additional rent if you wish to cruise the chain of lakes or go to dinner at one of the 4 water accessible restaurants (The Wharf on Rush Lake, Zorbaz on Crosslake, Moonlite Bay on Crosslake or Manhattan Beach Lodge on Big Trout Lake) or just do some fishing with the kids. We also have 4 SUP's (2 adult, 2 Junior), and 2 kayaks for your use.

New in 2021 was a completely renovated bathroom in the main cabin with a new vanity, new tile throughout and a large walk-in shower.

We are also very excited to have finished our guest cabin in May 2021 which completed our property. We built a 350 sq foot guest cabin for our guests, or a place to put the kids during your stay. In the guest cabin you will find beautiful oversized windows with some lake views, but more importantly a large bunk system with 2 queen beds on the bottom and 2 full sized beds on top. The guest cabin also has its own 3/4 bath. We expect to have families of 4-6 sleep very comfortably in the guest cabin, or have it be a great clubhouse for the kids during the stay. It has a mini split for air conditioning or heat depending on the season! Our guest cabin will NOT be available for rent from November 1st- March 31st 2023 (3-season use only).

There is a Weber Genesis 4-burner grill for your enjoyment. Fire pit with wood included also on property!

Let our up north getaway be your oasis from the stresses of life! The beautiful trees, proximity to Crosslake (2.7 miles) and full access to the Whitefish Chain of Lakes.

Property manager

Jason Ward

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

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: 1350 sq ft (125.4 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 10:00 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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Crosslake, MN

What's nearby

  • Crosswoods Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Crosslake Town Square - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Cross Lake Recreation Area - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Kicks on Route 66 - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Crosslake Community Center - 12 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪50 Lakes Bar & Bottle Shop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Wharf - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Zorbaz - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Old Milwaukee Saloon & Eatery - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to Birch Narrows Cottage on The Whitefish Chain/Includes Guest Cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Escape to Birch Narrows Cottage on The Whitefish Chain/Includes Guest Cabin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to Birch Narrows Cottage on The Whitefish Chain/Includes Guest Cabin?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Escape to Birch Narrows Cottage on The Whitefish Chain/Includes Guest Cabin located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Crow Wing State Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Crosswoods Golf Course and Crosslake Town Square. Cross Lake Recreation Area and Kicks on Route 66 are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Escape to Birch Narrows Cottage on The Whitefish Chain/Includes Guest Cabin Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kyle P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big enough for a couple families to stay, and nice and peaceful.
The property is setup well for multiple families or a large group can stay. With there being 3 bedrooms in the house and the 3 season bunk room as well. It worked out great for our three families staying there. There’s plenty to do with being on the lake and the surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
August Stay
The property was as described and the owner was a great communicator. The 2nd cabin was great for the 6 kids. They had a blast
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H., Edina

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Lake House
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and found the property exactly as described and Jason, the owner, a pleasure to work with and extremely responsive and genuinely interested. Everything in the house worked fine and the location was great - quiet part of the lakes in front of the house and easy access to the busier lakes for cruising around. We'll be back to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway
Great property for a large family or group. We really enjoyed the lake! The close proximity to Crosslake was great for a grocery run, there is also a wonderful playground which our littles enjoyed. Communication with the hosts was amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trisha Ann N.

Liked: Cleanliness
It Has Everything You Need
This is a lovely property and the hosts were great! We had a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

Liked: Cleanliness
GREAT STAY!!!
You cannot beat this place, great location!!! Awesome view, great to place to travel by boat, awesome bunk house, all around a wonderful experience!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherie H., Maple Grove, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome lake home and guest house (cottage)
The lake home and guest house were perfect for our family. The outside seating on the deck was a favorite of ours every morning and evening. We rented the pontoon and really enjoyed the lake. We used the kayaks one night and wish we would have used them more, but just having them as an option was great. There was a nice selection of games, puzzles and DVD’s. The only drawback was that we didn’t stay longer. Our Texas family had a first time MN up north experience that will forever stay a top memory! It was an awesome place. There was sufficient kitchen items…and plenty of toilet paper and paper towels. That may seem trite but we have stayed at some places that barely have one role each. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce S.

Liked: Cleanliness
View
We enjoyed our stay at Birch Narrows! Kids loved fishing from the dock & swimming. Beautiful location, the furniture on the deck was so comfortable. The large kitchen was great for making meals. We also enjoyed playing Kubb in the backyard. The little cabin was great….plenty of room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing week at the lake!
We had a wonderful time at the lake over the Fourth of July! Jason made sure we had everything we needed and the process was very smooth from booking to check out. We loved staying on Daggott (previously stayed on Cross and Trout) and enjoyed the quiet lake and neighborhood for morning walks. Plenty of space to gather with family for meals and great open concept kitchen/living area. Thanks for a great stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Golf retreat
Jason was awesome to work with, responded to all my messages and the property was beautiful! Had a great time! He made sure the pontoon and lift was in for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location, great property management, definitely coming back for the summer!
We snuck in a last fall weekend before the Minnesota snow. Myself and 3 teens, hiking and mountain biking nearby at Cuyuna, paddle boarding and kayaking from the dock, will bring jet skis this summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sadie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bachelorette Paradise
We had a group of 12 girls stay here for a bachelorette party. The property was beautiful, the cabins were clean and it was in close proximity to town - everything we were looking for! Jason and team were very responsive and accommodating. I would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girl’s Weekend Getaway
Birch Narrows Cottage was the perfect destination for our girl’s weekend getaway! The property was beautiful and well maintained and served as a perfect group gathering location with lake access and great outdoor spaces. The home was spacious and clean and the bunk house cabin was a perfect addition for the extra people. The amenities were top notch and Jason was so accommodating. We are so glad we chose to stay at Birch Narrows Cottage and we can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Property was beautiful and in a great location! Jason was very responsive and easy to work with!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paige S., Mankato

Liked: Cleanliness
Labor Day Getaway
This place is awesome!! Jason was super helpful and attentive to anything we needed. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Cabin getaway
We really enjoyed Jason’s rental. The property is in an amazing location on the lake and has excellent views. The bunk house was perfect for our other family to stay and have their space when the kids needed to go down for the night while we stayed in the main cabin and played cards or games. Will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location with beautiful views!
The main cabin and the guest cabin (or the bunk cabin) worked very well for our family. The large deck has comfortable seating and the best view we have experienced in our past 20 years using VRBO. We used the pontoon every day to explore a chain of lakes we had never been on before. Stopped to swim at sandbars and to eat at the many restaurants nearby. So much fun for all of us !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anita P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Vacation
Enjoyable stay at Birch Narrows Cottage. Jason was extremely prompt to respond to questions and was reliable and helpful to repair the gas grill quickly. Our group of 10 enjoyed the quiet location (no wake) in front of the cabin which was perfect for SUP. The cabin is located close to the town of Crosslake for groceries, restaurants, gas and a coffee shop.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Property!
We had a lovely stay at the property! Our group included 10 adults and 2 children. We all stayed and slept very comfortably. The property was spotless, well-stocked and beautifully decorated. We also rented the pontoon to explore the expansive Whitefish Chain of lakes. We will absolutely rent this property again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie H., Minneapolis, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Weekend!
Annual trip to White Fish Chain of lakes and this property did not disappoint! 10 of us fit comfortably in the main cabin and extra outside cabin area! The cabin was well equipped with everything we needed inside AND outside! The location was perfect! We were able to rent the pontoon right from the owner saving the hassle of trying to find one to rent close by! We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jolene K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
This place is so beautiful! We had a great weekend very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friend Getaway
This property is wonderful! We had 14 adults and we all had enough space for sleeping and moving around the property. Especially loved the deck seating and access to a great fire pit! Close enough to town if you forget a couple things or are wanting to explore. And the view of the lake is gorgeous and calm! Will definitely visit again when the temps are warmer!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great setup for a bigger gathering
Aside from the beautiful patio (with ample seating) and the view of the lake, the sleeping situation was perfect for a larger group. We had a group of 7 women -- everyone had their own bed, and we had one bed to spare. The home and property were very clean, and Jason was quite easy to get ahold of. Definitely recommend this VRBO!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gwen E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Weekend
Our girls weekend was spectacular! My sister is struggling with cancer and my daughter in-law is 8.5 months pregnant so a weekend away to relax and just be girls (ages 25-65) was what we all needed. The cabin was beyond our expectations, and we aim high. Everything from the view, the cabin and fantastic bunk house, perfect!! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us. Definitely coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
15 women celebrating our mother’s 85th birthday. This place worked very well for us. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021