We stayed for a weekend during the off season recently but couldn’t be more impressed with the cabin and property. Very clean and plenty of space.

The property was great, great host, very clean and peaceful.

Loved our weekend trip at this cabin! The owners were easy to get ahold of and the check in/out process was super easy. The kitchen had a lot of appliances/supplies to use. Loved the indoor fireplace as well! Beds were cozy and the view of the lake was gorgeous. Would definitely go back!

This was my husband's first time in traveling to Minnesota, and the experience was amazing. Lazy Pines is a gorgeous cabin, and it had everything we needed/wanted for our 9 night stay. The cabin is beautifully decorated and was extremely comfortable. We took advantage of both living areas as well as the screened in porch (during the warm days). The bed we used was very comfortable and had a fabulous view of the lake and stars at night. We saw a great deal of wildlife at the cabin...deer, squirrels, ducks, chipmunks, and a couple of gray foxes (or coyotes). We traveled with our dog, and this was the first vacation spot where she was truly comfortable almost immediately. Bonus! We met Renae, one of the owners, and she was extremely gracious in talking to us about the property and was just as responsive to our texts. We told her that the pictures of Lazy Pines do not do the property justice...and they don't! The downside to our trip was having to leave such a beautiful place. We always plan our trips out way in advance and hope to return to Lazy Pines next year. Thank you, Renae and Matt, for hosting us...and helping us create some fabulous memories.

We found the cabin serene, peaceful, and nicely designed. Found the showers to be especially attractive- we loved the pebble floors which echoed the design of the stone fireplace. Great place!

A lovely property with lovely amenities and super comfortable beds with Lucious crisp bedding.

We were in need of a few quiet, peaceful days and our stay here delivered! The cabin was clean, had everything we needed, was thoughtfully decorated to reflect the location, and the layout was perfect. The cabin looked exactly as it does in the photos and check in and check out were simple and uneventful. We would highly recommend staying here!

Great cabin for two couples and dogs. Beautiful part of the world!

What a lovely place. Clean- comfy- cozy and responsive from hosts. Such comfy beds and bedding. High quality and fancy decorations and appliances. Such nice touches. Easy for family and friends to get their space to enjoy! Highly recommended.

Our stay was a family getaway with our daughter's family. The check-in and out procedure was flawless. Matt and Renae were excellent hosts by responding to questions and inquiries immediately. The cabin exceeded our expectations. The cabin was large enough for 7 people, but still felt cozy. My wife and I stayed on the main level bedroom and bathroom, while my daughter's family had the lower to themselves. The cabin was well stocked by everything for you stay. The cabin had a full kitchen to prepare meals. Our stay started with a light snow making the area a winter wonderland. The temperatures were below zero outside, but the fireplace made it more special to sit around. Because of the cold, we didn't do much outside, but with the crackling of the fireplace, there was no reason. My son-in-law tried some ice fishing, caught nothing, but did mark some Northern. This was a great time for spending time with our grandchildren. There were many memories made that weekend. We would definitely stay again.

Everything was amazing. Cozy comfy cabin. It even snowed driving our stay which made everything even more Beautiful. Perfect for our little family. We’d love to return in the summer.

This property checks all the boxes. It was easy to find and there’s parking in close proximity to the house. Though there are beautiful homes nearby, it still feels secluded and private. The owner operators who live next door are easy going and wonderful. They decorated the home for Christmas which was great because we didn’t need to use the minimal decor we brought. Beautiful setting on the lake. Wrap around windows provide plenty of natural light and views of the Northern Minnesota scenery. The lounging spaces are well furnished and comfortable. The kitchen is appointed with anything you might need. You can tell a lot of thought and consideration went into the construction and the finishes are high quality and authentic. Not much else to say. Will save in my favorites list for sure. Stay here and enjoy!

Wonderful stay here over Christmas. The place was decorated very nicely for the season. Very cosy and comfortable. We would recommend it!

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.

Very nice home/boat/lake!

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.

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!