Private, Peaceful, Up-North Retreat-Close to All Crosslake Has to Offer!
Chalet in Crosslake, MN
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher
About this chalet rental
Buckskin Guest House is nestled on 58 acres of beautiful woods yet is just a few miles from all that Crosslake and the Whitefish Chain have to offer. Its private, tree-top deck overlooks a beautiful wetlands area with two environmental lakes in the distance.
The comfortable 2 bedroom, 1 bath second story Guest House is 1200 square feet with an “up north” decor of knotty pine, gas fireplace, air conditioning and all modern amenities. The layout is an open floor plan with vaulted ceiling and a comfortable gathering area with room to spread out. The dining room comfortably seats 6 or dine outside at the high-boy table on the tree-top deck! There is sleeping room for 6 with a queen bed in one room, another queen bed in the second bedroom and a queen size hide-a-bed in the living room.
The driveway is shared with our home with the Guest House over 50 yards away surrounded on 3 sides by woods offering privacy and convenient parking.
The modern Guest House is fully furnished and includes bedding, towels, pillows and kitchenware. Reliable, free fiber optic high speed WIFI and excellent 5-bar, 4G cell phone service help keep you connected. The Guest House is Zoom compatible and a Roku streaming stick set up is included.
Close to hiking trails, swimming beaches, golf courses, boat launches, boat and toy rentals, and more, the Guest House provides a central location for access to fun! And for a night out, enjoy convenient access to the many local restaurants (10 restaurants and 3 fast food options!) or order ahead and enjoy take out in the peaceful, quiet setting of the Guest House. Want to stay in? Enjoy a fire in the private fire pit or grill your own food on the gas grill on the deck. And, for an even more laid-back evening, top it off with a movie on the flat screen TV and DVD player selecting from the onsite movies or rent one from several nearby locations .
Attention Hikers!!--We are one of the closest lodging options for the Nordic Ridge Ski and Hiking Trail system for hiking. The trails can be accessed from the end of the driveway as the trails surround our property on two sides.
For bike enthusiasts, the Cuyuna Mountain Bike Trail System is only about 20 miles away! Now there's an adventure for sure. Or, enjoy the paved bike trail through town easily accessed from the driveway.
Boating--There are three nearby boat rental options within about a mile: Your Boat Club, Marine Max and Outlet Recreation! Jet skis can be rented from Seabergs just down the road. Or, Crow Wing Kayaks can set you up with a kayak rental or floating tube trips.
The kitchen is also fully equipped with dinnerware, cookware, coffee maker, toaster, microwave, dishwasher, crockpot, counter top electric grill, roaster, bakeware and plenty of counter space. And if your stay requires laundry, there is a free washer/dryer on the first floor for you to use. Other amenities include coffee filters, dish and dishwasher soap, shampoo, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, paper products, booster seats, a pack and play, and a selection of board games and puzzles.
We look forward to having you as our guests!
The comfortable 2 bedroom, 1 bath second story Guest House is 1200 square feet with an “up north” decor of knotty pine, gas fireplace, air conditioning and all modern amenities. The layout is an open floor plan with vaulted ceiling and a comfortable gathering area with room to spread out. The dining room comfortably seats 6 or dine outside at the high-boy table on the tree-top deck! There is sleeping room for 6 with a queen bed in one room, another queen bed in the second bedroom and a queen size hide-a-bed in the living room.
The driveway is shared with our home with the Guest House over 50 yards away surrounded on 3 sides by woods offering privacy and convenient parking.
The modern Guest House is fully furnished and includes bedding, towels, pillows and kitchenware. Reliable, free fiber optic high speed WIFI and excellent 5-bar, 4G cell phone service help keep you connected. The Guest House is Zoom compatible and a Roku streaming stick set up is included.
Close to hiking trails, swimming beaches, golf courses, boat launches, boat and toy rentals, and more, the Guest House provides a central location for access to fun! And for a night out, enjoy convenient access to the many local restaurants (10 restaurants and 3 fast food options!) or order ahead and enjoy take out in the peaceful, quiet setting of the Guest House. Want to stay in? Enjoy a fire in the private fire pit or grill your own food on the gas grill on the deck. And, for an even more laid-back evening, top it off with a movie on the flat screen TV and DVD player selecting from the onsite movies or rent one from several nearby locations .
Attention Hikers!!--We are one of the closest lodging options for the Nordic Ridge Ski and Hiking Trail system for hiking. The trails can be accessed from the end of the driveway as the trails surround our property on two sides.
For bike enthusiasts, the Cuyuna Mountain Bike Trail System is only about 20 miles away! Now there's an adventure for sure. Or, enjoy the paved bike trail through town easily accessed from the driveway.
Boating--There are three nearby boat rental options within about a mile: Your Boat Club, Marine Max and Outlet Recreation! Jet skis can be rented from Seabergs just down the road. Or, Crow Wing Kayaks can set you up with a kayak rental or floating tube trips.
The kitchen is also fully equipped with dinnerware, cookware, coffee maker, toaster, microwave, dishwasher, crockpot, counter top electric grill, roaster, bakeware and plenty of counter space. And if your stay requires laundry, there is a free washer/dryer on the first floor for you to use. Other amenities include coffee filters, dish and dishwasher soap, shampoo, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, paper products, booster seats, a pack and play, and a selection of board games and puzzles.
We look forward to having you as our guests!
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Crosslake, MN
££££
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviews
The property offers a perfect getaway surrounded by nature and convenience. Guests loved the cleanliness, amenities, and nearby attractions. Highly recommended!
10.0 / 10.0
It was as great place to stay!
10.0 / 10.0
Met our expectations perfectly! Exactly as pictured and described!
We especially loved the balcony deck & we really appreciated the wonderful air-conditioning when we returned on a humid night from a super active day.
Super clean, super organized with quality kitchen items, bedding & towels. It had everything we needed. Comfortable furnishings & beds, cozy and pleasing decor.
Our family of five found this VRBO, the perfect respite.
We enjoyed spending our days with family out on the water on the Whitefish chain of lakes and then retreating to this peacefully perfect hideaway!
10.0 / 10.0
We loved the quiet, the large living room and kitchen with an island. Cabin decor - which very much suited our weekend with family! Thank you Cindy!
10.0 / 10.0
Boating and spending time with friends
10.0 / 10.0
We stayed for a weekend and it was the perfect spot. Felt very safe and had everything we needed.
10.0 / 10.0
It was a perfect way to get out of the cities for a bit and enjoy some nature! They location really is convenient to enjoy Crosslake and all it's beauty!
6.0 / 10.0
The proximity to town was perfect, and access to the hiking/biking trails was great. The comfort of the furniture and proximity to the hosts house left something to be desired for the cost of the rental. Host was very helpful with communication about nearby attractions.
10.0 / 10.0
The guest house was a perfect place to stay! It is in a beautiful location, close to hiking trails and has all the amenities you need for a weekend stay. I would highly recommend.
10.0 / 10.0
This a very nice secluded place we didn’t spend a lot of time there as we were at BIR most of the time. But nice to come back after king day to very clean and comfortable place.
10.0 / 10.0
Just a mile off the highway, but feels forever away. Clean, quiet, well equipped. Will do again.
10.0 / 10.0
Our family of 5 enjoyed our stay here. It was all pretty new and super clean. The beds were comfortable and the shower had good water pressure. I loved that the table seated six. Often they only seat 4 at different vrbo's we have stayed at. Really close to the chain and town for anything you want to do and also private and secluded. Cindy was great at making sure we were set upon arrival. If I could improve anything it would be that there were more lamps. I find them preferable to overhead lights. We'd stay here again and definitely would recommend this place.
10.0 / 10.0
Great place to stay. Great location, clean, spacious. Communication was awesome. We highly recommend this location. Thank you fit everything. Kristin and Mark
10.0 / 10.0
Great place to stay while fishing all near lakes.
Quiet, relaxing time off the water
10.0 / 10.0
Just perfect!!!
10.0 / 10.0
Cindy took great care of us and made sure we had everything we needed to enjoy the beauty of Crosslake!
10.0 / 10.0
Nice scenic lodging for our weekend at BIA - Street Outlaws.
10.0 / 10.0
Good
10.0 / 10.0
Get to the top of those stairs and "Wow" this place is adorable.
The furniture is super comfy and the kitchen has just about any dish or appliance you should need. This amazing location is perfect for trail hiking and the deck feels like it's nestled in the trees with a stunning view of a wetlands and lake. Highly recommend this place for active nature lovers.
10.0 / 10.0
The expierience was really easy to do and the property was even better then the pictures showed it’s set up perfectly and in a beautiful area everything and anything we needed was there would definitely recommend this property you will not be disappointed.
10.0 / 10.0
Firepit and area was great!
10.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed it very much. We would love to spend another week there next year!
8.0 / 10.0
This is a very nice, clean property and we really enjoyed the private deck and games. We likely would come back another time besides the summer because the bugs were so bad. We tried the trail out back but had to turn around because it was overgrown and there were a million mosquitoes. We also couldn’t do a bonfire because the bugs were so bad at ground level and we didn’t know to bring our own firewood. There also is not much to do in Crosslake in the summer unless you have access to a lake. It would be awesome if they had kayaks or canoes that you could use since they have lake access on the property. It is a really nice place though and the stars were amazing.
10.0 / 10.0
A great cabin close to town. Owners Are very kind. Great communication prior to our arrival. Golfed at Golden Eagle and rented a pontoon on the chain.
10.0 / 10.0
Quiet, with all the necessities to enjoy your stay in Crosslake!
10.0 / 10.0
The place was well stocked with everything we needed.
10.0 / 10.0
Great Place
We are first thought we would have to drag all our luggage up the outside steps, but the we found the other door. It is very private there, but still close to the town. There were books and games too. Lots of fun things to do. The Bathroom is small, but doable. I would stay there again.
10.0 / 10.0
Just lovely
The apartment was just lovely. Great Accommodations! The beds were soft, the pillows were awesome, and the towels were nice and fluffy. Beautiful location and exactly where we wanted to be for our vacation. Thanks!
10.0 / 10.0
Off the beaten track
Second time staying at the Guest House. Has everything I needed. Close to shopping, restaurants and the lakes yet back in the woods private and quiet.
Dave
10.0 / 10.0
Great location!
This was our first time to Crosslake and the location of this property is fantastic! It's very clean, spacious, private and Cindy was very responsive and a lovely host. I would highly recommend staying here.
10.0 / 10.0
Peaceful getaway
Clean, well stocked. Near restaurants. Quiet and secluded.
10.0 / 10.0
Labor Day at the Lake
Our group of two adult couples spent the Labor Day weekend at Crosslake while visiting family at the chain of lakes near Brainard, MN. The property was impeccably clean and comparatively spacious. Its location was both secluded and yet close to area activities. The only drawback was that the two-bedroom unit had only a single bathroom. We were able to work around that and would not hesitate to return to the property the next time we are in the area. You will not regret your choice of this unit.
10.0 / 10.0
Nice quiet spot
Close to Crosslake, boat rentals, shops, eating etc. Great for our family of 5.
10.0 / 10.0
Great Experience
Nice setting in a very peaceful wooded area. Very private with all of the modern amenities. Would recommend to anyone that wants a quiet get vacation.
10.0 / 10.0
A real gem!
Booking and communication with the owner were a breeze. The place is extremely well appointed. Everything we needed and more was in the kitchen. Plenty of towels. Ceiling fans everywhere kept air circulating. Great deck on which to enjoy coffee in the morning and a cocktail at sunset, and it has an umbrella on the patio table so sun/heat isn’t a problem. It’s proximity to the trails is fabulous, making this a great spot to stay winter or summer. Not a single negative thing we could say about this place, although we did have an uninvited guest…a cricket…that must have been under the fridge which was five feet from my sister’s head as she slept on the foldout. Serenaded us all but especially her. Oh, guess we could say the fees and taxes are less than desirable and added up quickly, but much of that has to do with VRBO and not the owner. If you’re on the fence about this place, jump off. You will not be disappointed!!
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent location and cabin
This place exceeded my expectations! The location was great. Close to town and lots of nature surrounding it. Very clean and well supplied with all you need. The owners were very responsive with questions. We had a few items shipped because of flying it made it easier for travel. The owners were very accommodating in notifying when packaged arrived and made sure it was in the cabin upon arrival. My family had a blast and made many memories here. Highly recommend as a place to stay and get a way.
Joanne
10.0 / 10.0
Weekend Getaway
Property was very clean in a nice secluded area. Very quiet and relaxing. Close to Crosslake for Restaurants, etc.
5.0 / 10.0
Guest house was clean, cozy, and had great amenities. We also loved the location. It has a hiking trail right behind it, place is peaceful, and is also just 30mins away from the Cuyuna Lakes Mtn Bike Trails. On top of the great place and location, the owner was really easy to communicate with, responded promptly, accommodating, and helpful. I would highly recommend this place!
10.0 / 10.0
Quiet
This is a hidden and quiet property perfect for relaxing weekend
10.0 / 10.0
nice hidaway in the woods.
The Guest House is really a lot larger then it looks in the pictures.
The bedrooms are large with comfortable beds. It had everything I needed. Even on 95 degree days the A/C unit kept the place comfortable. Though its set back in the woods, its close to town, shopping, restaurants and the lakes.
Will stay there again.
Dave
10.0 / 10.0
Nice Guest House
We really enjoyed our stay, and Cindy was very good about communicating with us and letting us know if we needed anything she was there for us. The cabin was clean and fit 4 of us nicely. Kitchen is fully equipped and they had everything laid out very nicely for renters. We really appreciated the stay! Thanks!
FAQs
How much does this chalet cost compared to others in Crosslake?
The average price for a rental in Crosslake is £309 per night. This rental is £137 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this chalet?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Private, Peaceful, Up-North Retreat-Close to All Crosslake Has to Offer!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this chalet?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this chalet. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Private, Peaceful, Up-North Retreat-Close to All Crosslake Has to Offer! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this chalet is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Private, Peaceful, Up-North Retreat-Close to All Crosslake Has to Offer!?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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