Your family will truly enjoy our 1800 sq. ft. home featuring 268 feet of east-facing Mille Lacs lakeshore with amazing views from the huge deck. Beautiful and rustic home with all the modern amenities. The main living area overlooks the lake and provides a breathtaking sunrise for the early risers. Swim off the dock, fish, or just enjoy the views. The fishing is good right out in front and pretty much weed-free. Inside our family-friendly home, you will appreciate just how comfortable and warm it feels with a nice open concept. A classic stone fireplace compliments the living room along with comfortable furnishings. All appliances needed for your stay include a washer/dryer, dishwasher, Jen-Air stove, 2 refrigerators,2 coffee pots, microwave, soft water, and tankless hot water heater so you never run out of hot water. Everything needed for cooking is in the kitchen. Fresh linens, soft towels and beach towels included. The bathrooms include shampoo, conditioner, hairdryers, body wash and only Charmin.
Outside a huge deck with Amish gliding rockers, newer outdoor furniture and a Weber gas grill so you can have a nice cook-out. Very nice large lake rock fire pit for roasting marshmallows, cold drinks and nice conversation. Might as well use the beautiful spacious yard to play a few games (lawn games included, bags and bocce ball). Two 12-foot kayaks are in the garage, both are fishing/cruising type, you sit comfortably on top not inside. We also have some easy-to-use fishing poles and tackle in case you forget or break your own.
The property includes your own private boat launch and remote-controlled 5000 lb. electric hoist with a canopy for your personnel use. The private boat launch is 30 feet from your hoist. Both the private launch and hoist are located on187 feet of the canal which is part of the property. This ensures EXCELLENT protection for your fishing or runabout boat. Next to the boat hoist is a nice 24-foot South Bay pontoon with a 90hp 4-stroke Mercury, you can fish or pull water toys easily, if you're interested in the pontoon just call us. We provide life jackets and some water toys to pull behind your boat or ours. The boat ride in the canal is a short distance (1-2 mins) to the lake and as a bonus, the canal can be good for fishing.
The home comes with everything that you need including Smart TV, DVD with complimentary Wi-Fi and Internet. In the loft area we have a video gaming system including a Wii game console.
Mille Lacs Lake is truly a world-class fishing destination including Walleye, Smallmouth, Largemouth, Northern Pike, Muskies, Jumbo Perch, Crappies and Sunfish. You have a good chance of catching a trophy fish during your fishing adventure! The location is excellent; Tutt's and Garrison Sports Tackle and bait shops are close by. We know an excellent fishing guide and can connect you with him. Hardwoods Golf course is a few blocks away. For ATV's, snowmobiling and hiking Kathio State Park and the Soo Line Trail are nearby. Grand Casino, Movie Theater and Garrison are all 5 miles away. Paul Bunyan land is located on Hwy 18 approximately 20 minutes drive.
During the fall enjoy the wonderful fall colors on the lake. Enjoy over 300 miles of premier ATV trails making this the largest connected ATV trail in Minnesota. Keep in mind the fish are getting fattened up for the winter so catch a big one or two. There is the Mille Lacs Wildlife Management Area on the south end of the lake with over 39,000 acres of public hunting.
Winter activities include snowmobiling on many miles of groomed trails, cross-country skiing, ice fishing or break out the snowshoes. There are plowed roads for ice fishing which provide access on and off the lake. Local resorts offer fish houses for rent or bring your own. Many of these fish houses have many of the comforts of home. We can line you up with an excellent guide if you like.