Had an amazing time laughing and hanging out with family. Clean cabin with all the things needed for cooking, playing games and being with together. Fireplace was a homey touch. Check in and out went smoothly. We will be back!

We absolutely loved our stay. It was our second time back. Just a great as the first time.

Beautiful property and a good mix of rustic cabin with all the comforts of a traditional home. We had a great time and will be coming back!

Good location Initial impression good of outside Inside seemed small and it had an odor Main carpet thread bare, rugs were dirty Lamp shades broken and dirty and missing finials Master bedroom smoke detector gone, just wires showing Downstairs smelled of urine Carpet seems were separated downstairs Sound bar on TV just came on by itself and frightened my wife, she stood outside in her robe waiting for me to back from walking our dog for half an hour. Overall it seemed dingy and in earnest need of freshening. We booked for 3 nights left after 2 because we were just to uncomfortable to stay any longer. We didn’t know we had to load washer empty trash and strip the bed. This was our first VRBO and will be our last. We did not get our monies worth.

We had a wonderful fall getaway, with our adult children. The cabin - look, layout, cleanliness, overall feel and amenities far exceeded our expectations. Better than the pictures!! The fully stocked kitchen allowed for the many homecooked meals we had and the woodburning fireplace added the perfect touch. Matt and Renae were great to deal with - the care they give to their properties is evident inside and out!! We will definitely be back!

This beautiful cabin was enjoyed by all! Especially the screened in porch and the pontoon included with our stay! We will definitely be back

This home is located on quiet dead end road near the town of Crosslake. Beautiful, comfortable and everything you need to relax and enjoy your stay.

This VRBO is in the perfect location for a quite get away yet close to all the action. The cabin is in great condition and the amenities were great. Renae was there to answer all of our questions (There were few because everything was very well laid out for us). I would highly recommend this property.

Very nice home/boat/lake!

Loved our stay at Lazy Pines. The cabin was just perfect for our Fall Preview getaway, and the pontoon boat was such a wonderful bonus. The setting, the cabin, everything about the place was exactly as depicted and in fact exceeded expectations. The Balmers were attentive and welcoming hosts. Truly do look forward to visiting again.

Nice cozy cabin. Great pontoon. Very quiet. Was great. A little trouble with Directv. But wasn’t there for TV

Better than the description. Worth the splurge.

We had a great time enjoying crystal clear and quiet Lake O'Brien on the pontoon, gathering around the fire pit at the end of each day for a bonfire, playing cards on the screened porch, and slept well in the comfortable beds. Matt and Renee are noted as premier sponsors for good reason. Well outfitted, air conditioning kept things comfortable and fans were abundant. Pictures are true to form, and you won't be disappointed. Grateful.

The property had some positives and negatives. Positives: It had a nice private driveway with ample room to park. It had a nice screened-in porch. The area down by the water was nice with a sandy entrance to the water. They were pet friendly. Overall a quiet neighborhood/lake, so it is a relaxing location, close to Crosslake. Negatives: There were a few challenges with our particular stay. The cabin was compact, especially the sleeping areas downstairs which wasn't clear from the photos. We had an unfortunate leak from the upstairs shower to the downstairs bedroom which the owner did address but short of a repair person coming in and out, we landed on not having use of the second shower, which for 8 people is unfortunate. The appliances are aging and the ignition on the grill does not work consistently. With lower water levels there were quite a few weeds in the water. A lot of lily pads near the property. The low water levels made it difficult to use the boat. Mosquitos were pretty aggressive after sundown. Some of that is mother nature but unfortunately does impact the experience. Overall it was an okay stay.

It’s was such a treat and delight to spend a week on Lake O’Brien! The cabin is so thoughtfully decorated and designed; the screened in porch was perfect for morning coffee. The kitchen was fully equipped to make lovely meals. The many sleeping areas gave everyone their space to retreat. The location was fantastic- easy access to the cute towns and a grocery store less than 10 min away. We really home to come back again next summer. This place and the host are true gems!

Great property, beautiful area. Highly recommended

What a special spot to spend some time with family. The cabin was perfectly rustic with all the modern amenities you need. Hosts were very responsive when needed. We will be back!

The cabin is cozy and comfy. The highlight is the pontoon that’s included with this rental. 10/10. We really enjoyed cruising the lake with our toddlers. We were surprised that beach towels were not available for use. Just needs beach towels and complimentary coffee and this place would be 11/10.

Gorgeous house, set up was perfect and could bring our dog. Kitchen was perfect. Bunk beds and second living room downstairs provided kids their own area. Loved the screened in porch for cocktails and cribbage. Nice roads to walk. Saw loons, swans and a beautiful fox. Great trip with the family!

Great cabin! Kids loved the bunk beds and the pontoon. Thanks for a lovely stay.

My four sisters and I decided to plan a getaway with our 92 year old mother. We found this property online and all agreed it would be a perfect fit. Everything was clean and the decor was excellent. We sat around the fireplace talking and visiting. The only problem we had was that we couldn't keep a fire going because the wood was a little damp, but we still had fun! There was everything we needed to make our meals in the well equipped kitchen. It was fun to listen to the loons outside as we drank our morning coffee. The beds were cozy and comfortable. However, I wish the built in bunk bed on the lower level did not have a top sheet, only a bottom one and a duvet. It just felt weird to me not to have that. We had fun shopping and going to several local restaurants. The cider house we visited was very fun! All in all, it we enjoyed our stay and would return again in the future. My sisters wanted me to add that the tray of chocolates was a very nice touch!

The cabin was everything we wanted in our escape from the city. It was so nice to be able to snuggle up while the snow and wind blew outside. The view was great, the owners answered right away when we messaged them, so very nice weekend. We would recommend this cabin! Thank you Matt and Renae for a great weekend!

The cabin was just as listed in the pictures. It was very up to date and had nice spaces to hang out. It is so nice that wood is provided! We had an outdoor fire and an indoor fire. It would be nice to be back in the summer to explore the lake.

What a wonderful little spring break getaway for the kids. Everything went smooth from the check in until the time we left, the kids and I loved all the deer in the neighborhood :) Look forward to returning in the summertime

If you are a writer looking for the perfect place to perfect your prose, look no further. A quick drive from the Twin Cities, quiet, and has lots of close amenities.

Wonderful in every way! Great hosts! Great home! Great experience, overall!

We had a wonderful time, slowing down in your beautiful cabin in the woods. We loved exploring the local lakes, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and outdoor fires! Thank you for sharing your cabin with us!

Fireplace inside, fire pit outside, great weather, beautiful cabin and a great time. Thank you!!!

Have to say this cabin was very nice, had absolutely everything you could possibly want for a cabin in the woods. The kitchen and accessories was fully stocked, beautiful appliances, very relaxing couches, fireplace and I am still talking about the main room bed!! This place was everything and then some, will definitely book this place again!!!

We had a lovely winter getaway weekend! Everything as shown in listing. Clean, confy beds, well stocked kitchen. Lots of amenities nearby in Crosslake (10 min drive). Lovely cabin!

We really enjoyed our stay! Relaxing by the fire, ice fishing, and snowshoeing.

We stayed in January and it was the coziest couple of nights! The whole cabin is beautiful, the fireplace was wonderful. No one wanted to leave! The owners were very helpful with all of my questions. Definitely recommend staying.