This was our second visit within 18 months. We enjoy the peace and quiet. Take a pontoon drive when it's hot and float on an innertube. Enjoy a wood fire when it cools off. Clean and comfortable accommodations once you figure out how everything works (showers, light switches television etc.) Plenty of walking on the roads around the lake and Paul Bunyon Trail out of Nisswa Minnesota. Plenty of good restaurants in town or 10–20-minute drive. Saw plenty of wildlife on our adventures.

We enjoyed our time at the cabin! Great amenities and had everything we needed!

This cabin is just as lovely as it looks in the photos both inside and out. The landscaping is great for having dinners outside and relaxing while enjoying the lovely outdoors. The bedding was comfortable and clean and the cabin had everything one would need. Having access to the pontoon boat was so much fun and the lake was clean and beautiful. I cannot say enough good things about this place. Th hosts provided us with all the info and everything we needed so we didn't have to reach out during our stay, but I'm sure if we needed anything they would have accommodated us.

This is our second year at the cabin. It is always relaxing and beautiful. The cabin is very charming and comfortable with great views of the lake. We caught lots of fish off the deck and the boat. It rained a couple of the days so we stayed in and played games and watched movies and it was a very relaxing environment. Cayuna and brainard are 30 min away so we did go there for some hiking as well.

This isn’t the first time I’ve stayed at this cabin, and absolutely won’t be the last. The out door shower, the boat, the cabin, the dock, the fire pit with friends… all was perfect. Loved every second of it!

We love this place. This is our 3rd year at this cabin. Jeff and Lindsay are the best...Can't wait for next year. We caught alot of fish. The only downside was the mosquitoes but that's out of their control. I highly recommend.

Everything was just as advertised. We had a great weekend! Especially loved the screen porch.

Jeff and Lindsay are amazing people! The cabin was so comfortable. My husband and I had the best sleep in the comfortable beds and pillows! Listening to the loons all night long! The campfire and pontoon were wonderful touches. We didn’t want to leave!!!

We were so impressed with the whole place, the charming cabin that has everything you need and want, as well as the beautiful clear lake O'Brien that the cabin is on. We woke up and went to sleep listening to the loons, swans, and other birds. We were visited by a baby fox kit twice, from a distance but close enough to enjoy its presence. We took a lot of walks, enjoying the water, woods and the friendly nieghbors that we came across. There is plenty of cute little shops and good places to eat if you choose too. Last but not least, Jeff and Lindsay were wonderful hosts. They were easy to get hold of, responding quickly, though we didn't have any needs or issues. We wanted to share with them the video and picture of the fox kit we took. They have taken great care in making sure everything is in good shape, ready for guests to have the experience they desire when renting a cabin in Northern Minnesota!

This cabin is perfect. In every way. They've thought of everything and the mid-century Scandinavian charm makes it feel like home. Highly recommend. We will be back!

Truly enjoyed staying here. Very comfortable beds, and the fireplace is wonderful on chilly nights. We saw lots of wildlife from the breakfast nook and enjoyed winter hiking in the area. Also, LOVED the feel of this cabin!

We had a fabulous time at the cabin. It was cozy and clean. We will be back!

We were very pleased with the condition and features of the property overall. The beds were very comfortable and the gas-fired "wood stove" provide both heat and ambience to the living room area. Due to recent weather there was a lot of ice and frozen snow which limited our use of the fire pit area, but under better conditions that would be a great amenity. The owners were very quick to respond when we requested some additional grit for ice on the sidewalk and driveway. This was our first VRBO booking and I was pleased that the online listing was very accurate. The whole process went very smoothly from my perspective.

Sometimes we have to force ourselves to relax and recharge—Jeff and Lindsay’s place on O’Brien Lake was the perfect spot to escape for a few days. The cabin was comfortable, cozy, and had everything we needed. It felt secluded (in a good way), and the conveniences of town were just a short drive away. Everything was exactly as described and exceeded expectations. We hope to stay again sometime!

Nothing like the tall pines of northern MN. Beautiful lakeside cabin. Enjoyed our short stay.

This cabin was perfect for my wife and I. Cabin has all the cooking basics plus fun stuff like a waffle maker and popcorn popper. At the time we went it was quiet and peaceful, we even had a herd of deer come through right outside our windows.

Well kept and nicely designed cabin. The most comfortable and luxurious bed of any in my experience at VRBO properties. We will try to book again in the summer to enjoy more of the property.

Our stay was perfect. Accommodation cozy, comfy beds, and lovely Scandinavian decor and user friendly kitchen. Not to mention Up North Pine trees.XX skiing was wonderful! Live this place!

This cabin is a must stay, wonderful experience.

We're so glad to have come across this gem. My wife and I enjoyed a 3-night winter getaway. Loved the cozy stove, a light-filled cabin with lots of windows to view the frozen lake, really enjoyed the rustic touches along with all the modern amenities. Super well thought out use of space, nice furniture and super cozy beds. We especially loved the rustic-renovated kitchen. We hope to come back for a summer stay sometime!

The photos of this property do not do it justice! Jeff and Lindsay truly have a gem of a lake home. Their property is clean, charming, spacious and quiet. Waking up each morning to the beautiful sunrise over the lake while enjoying time with loved ones in their cozy Swedish cabin was the perfect way to spend the weekend. 10/10 Recommend!

Such a nice place. Great attention to detail and theme which made it so esthetically pleasing, interesting and relaxing. Beautiful setting. Very comfortable.

We can't say enough about this lovely cabin. It is a perennial favorite. Jeff and Lindsay are awesome hosts.

The Cabin was wonderful in every way! We will be back.

Was perfect. Great location for snowmobile trails and ice fishing. Property had everything we needed, was very clean and the owners were very responsive of anything we needed. We will definitely be back.

Loved loved loved it here! It was the PERFECT getaway from the city for our winter "stay-cation". The host was very communicative and the property is a cute cozy gem. Can't wait to go back :)

Delightful. Beautiful property. The cabin is well stocked and even includes firewood for the very peaceful fire pit. I would stay here again.

Gorgeous cabin and beautiful lake and scenery so peaceful and relaxing we will stay again!

Great area. Very close to restaurants and pull tabs 😊. A really nice cabin get away for a couple.

Great for a quiet little late Fall getaway (from the family, no judgment)! The cabin is very cozy and very nicely equipped. I was completely happy to stay inside to avoid some gross weather and just hole up with the fireplace, a puzzle, some books, and of course wine. The owners are great at communicating expectations and quick to respond to questions. I would not hesitate to stay here again, with or without the family!

This cabin was wonderful. The large windows overlooking the lake were incredible and as an early riser I sat on the comfortable sectional right next to the window for morning readings. The decor is very cozy. We all found our beds quite comfortable. While we have a grown son (19) and a grown daughter (23), they did not mind sharing the loft area with two queens as it was spacious. Kitchen provided all we needed. The owners were very responsive. I was able to walk on the road as there were not many cars. The CrossLake and surrounding area is nice. We would definitely return to this cabin. It was truly perfect!!

We loved this cabin! We went for our annual anniversary celebration and this was perfect! Went on the canoe, had awesome fires, walked the trails, got a massage, went out to eat but mainly spent our time enjoying the lake and cabin relaxing. Thank you Balmer family…we will be back! ❤️👍