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Quiet, Cozy Lake Cottage North of Merrifield, Great Getaway!

Beachfront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, DVD player, music library
Dining
Interior
Surrounded by lakes and wildlife, this peaceful cottage on Markee Lake is the perfect retreat for couples or friends. Enjoy a private getaway with a fully equipped kitchen, gas or charcoal grill, and campfire spots to roast marshmallows. Stay connected with WiFi and unwind in the large living area with T.V., Roku, blue ray player, DVD.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Quiet, Cozy Lake Cottage North of Merrifield, Great Getaway!

Our cottage is very private, peaceful and comfortable! It is situated north of Brainerd on Markee Lake and within 10 miles of Nisswa, Crosslake and Pequot Lakes! A great getaway spot for couples, girlfriends or anyone! Fun shopping, golfing, and biking nearby.
Lakes on either side of the cabin and loons to lull you to sleep nightly. Enjoy viewing much wildlife such as loons, beavers, eagles, trumpeter swans, deer, ducks, turtles, and lots of other water fowl and more! Great retreat for spring, summer or fall! Amenities include a gas or a charcoal grill, fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker and a Keurig, toaster and blender. Air conditioner, full bath, large living area with T.V., Roku, blue ray player, DVD and WiFi. Campfire spots in 2 areas with all the firewood you need to roast your marshmallows or hotdogs. A 14’ fishing boat with a 15 horse 2018 Mercury motor is available for a fee of $300 weekly or $50 daily to be paid upon arrival if needed.
Sleeps 4 comfortably, maximum 4 people per stay. No overnight guests are allowed without permission. An additional $50 per night for unexpected overnight guests will be charged.
2025 weekly rates for two guests are:
2025 opening date is June 6th. June 6th to August 15th is $1200.
August 15th to September 12th is $1200, 4 night minimum for these dates. $175 per night.
September 12th to October 19th is $1100 3 night minimum is $160 per night.

Each guest after 2 would be an additional $50 per week.
Boat rental: $300 per week or $50 per day.
3:00 p.m. check in, 10:00 a.m. check out. No smoking or pets please.
Closed mid October through April.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
Please leave the door unlocked.
Please wash up any dirty dishes.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Quiet Cozy Lake Cottage North Brainerd Great Getaway Merrifield
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About the area

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Merrifield, MN

What's nearby

  • Nisswa City Park - 12 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Deacon's Lodge Golf Course - 15 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Gull Lake - 16 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 22 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area - 41 min drive - 46.3 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The North Star - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dockside Lounge - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Commander Restaurant & Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mission Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Ale House - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet, Cozy Lake Cottage North of Merrifield, Great Getaway! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quiet, Cozy Lake Cottage North of Merrifield, Great Getaway!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet, Cozy Lake Cottage North of Merrifield, Great Getaway!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quiet, Cozy Lake Cottage North of Merrifield, Great Getaway! located?

Situated on the beach, this cabin is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Lake Edward and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Crow Wing State Forest. Bass Lake and Bass Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Quiet, Cozy Lake Cottage North of Merrifield, Great Getaway! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely, quiet retreat from busy schedule

What I love most about my stay was the relaxed, quiet atmosphere. A perfect place to unwind after a busy summer hosting children's enrichment camps. Loved my time and everything was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Time

Wonderful, quiet get away!!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sandy's cabin

Great time , a beautiful cabin tastefully decorated. Very clean. I hope to book another visit.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lela W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lakeside Tranquility

Warm, cozy cottage with a very nice front deck sitting area that overlooked the lake. So peaceful and quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Northwoods Lake cabin

Clean, attractive, well-appointed, everything you need and more, and the greatest vibe ever! Love, love, love!
Stayed 16 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick B., Minneapolis

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pine Cone Cottage

Sandy is a great host. Classic "up north" lake cottage with nice amenities including updated kitchen, WIFI, and window AC.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

howard h.

Happy Place

This cottage is cozy, with great lake views from each window. We spent our time going for walks, sitting around the fire, and listening for the loons. The owners are right next door if you need anything and are wonderful people--great place!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect late summer get away!

Pine Cone Cottage was the perfect stay for a late summer get away! Everything met all of my expectations and more. Sandy was a wonderful host and made things so easy from check in to check out...and the cottage is beautiful. Loved the lake and spending the day in Nisswa. Great seafood boil at B Merri's in Brainerd. Definitely looking forward to coming back again!.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A nice, quiet getaway

We loved the beautiful clear water and seeing loons and eagles daily. The cottage was clean and worked well for us. I would recommend bringing any spices you need with you, if you plan to cook while there, and coffee if you’re a coffee drinker. Otherwise, it had everything we needed. Our host was kind and helpful, and lives next door.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Location, Comfortable Cottage

Small, but cozy cottage in a quiet town. There are not many properties around, so there is plenty of privacy. Sandy takes great care of the cottage. Everything was very clean when we arrived. The fishing was good. We caught some nice 4+ pound bass on topwater lures in the lily pads. We saw lots of wildlife, including loons, red squirrels, deer, bald eagles, and a beaver! Overall a great getaway. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Molly O., St Paul

Ideal Lake gateway!

Our family spent a wonderful week at this cozy cottage! We have a 4 yr old daughter, she didn't want to leave. The cottage had everything we needed and was just perfect for the 3 of us. Sandy and Tim were accessible, which was handy for directions to the beach! Fishing, boating, grilling, Campfire, the nature surrounding the cottage, a sandy beach near by with ideal swimming for little ones... The whole trip was perfect. I would highly recommend for that ideal cabin getaway!

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M., Lincoln, NE

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing getaway!

This rental exceeded our expectations. The cabin was sparkling clean and had great amenities. It’s a quiet location with lots of wildlife to watch. Check in and communication were easy. This is an easy and fun lake to fish (lots of small mouth bass, northerns, sunnies, crappies) with boat rental available for a weekly fee. There are kayaks and a canoe dedicated to the rental, as well as the owner’s paddle boat you can borrow. We loved our week and have already made a reservation for next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect retreat in nature

The cabin is exactly as pictured — cozy and perfectly appointed. Sandy was BEYOND responsive to my questions! Every night I would open all the windows and listen to the sounds of nature, including owls and loons. Sitting in front of the “nature lake” and appreciating the swans … having the blue heron fly immediately behind me, so close I could hear its wings … sitting on the dock overlooking the lake … it was truly a magical visit. Highly recommend.
Stayed 18 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jamie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

We had a great time at the Pine Cone Cottage. It is a beautiful property with a lot of wildlife! We were greeted by deer each time we came and went on the driveway, and some wild turkeys checked out the trunk of our car while packing up to leave. The property is not nearly as secluded/private as advertised with the host's home closer than my next-door neighbor in town. Sandy was kind and respectful so this wasn't a huge deal - we were just very surprised by this. The home was clean and had everything we needed for a weekend to get away for a re-charge.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, calm, and relaxing are the words that come to mind when I reflect on our stay at the Pone Cone Cottage. It was everything we needed to recharge from life’s fast pace. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hanna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway

We loved our stay at the Pine Cone Cottage. The location was so peaceful, easy to find, close to great restaurants/shops. We appreciated access to the kayak/life preservers as well as the campfire areas. So many places to sit out and enjoy nature. The beds were very comfortable. Sandy was an amazing host. We would definitely come back here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shantel J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such A Peaceful Gem

Perfect Retreat! CLEAN! Such a quiet & calming place for my little ones! They loved the sunrise & sunset paddleboat rides!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arianna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was just what our family was looking for. We have a 6 and 2 year old and it was perfect for them. Sandy is a great host. We will visit this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Getaway

We stayed at Pine Cone Cottage for a much needed getaway. It was perfect! Sandy was very accommodating and friendly. The cottage was very clean and had everything we needed. Sitting by the water, watching water fowl was so relaxing. Seeing the northern lights was a plus! We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

terry h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

get away

very nice cabin 3 city blocks off the main road, located close to small towns , very clean, all the comforts of home, sandy was a gem
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded and serene

Great spot on a quiet lake. Just what we needed to reconnect.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location, many amenities

If you’re goal is to enjoy all that nature has to offer, or if you just want to visit small towns read a book and drink tea, either way Pinecone Cottage is a great place to stay. Sandy, whose residence is next door, was very accommodating, helping us out with suggestions for local activities and resources. The paddle boat is an excellent way to explore the lake or even fish from. We also rented the motorboat, which was in great shape and easy to use. The cabin is centrally located making trips into Nisswa, Pequot Lakes, or Crosslakes equally accessible. If you need larger city accommodations, Brainerd isn’t far either. Overall highly recommend Pinecone Cottage and would definitely rebook.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to relax and unwind!

This cozy cottage has everything you need. I stayed for 5 nights and never really left. Cooked all my meals there. There's a nice gas grill and a charcoal grill. It was so quiet and peaceful, the only thing you hear is nature. Sandy is very accommodating and responsive to any of your needs. This is the perfect place if you're looking to relax and unwind and enjoy nature.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Greg's Trip To Heaven

The property was all about norther Minnesota's forest and lake beauty. I came to a gracious and warm welcome. Sandy answered all my questions and gave me a clear tour. Everything I wanted/needed was here! The quiet, the stars, the lake breeze, the comfort and style of this place immediately made me feel welcome and at home. I want to return! I will need it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long weekend getaway

Stayed 3 nights. Enjoyed the birds, seeing the work of the beavers, took the canoe out. Read books sitting on the dock. The lake is small, private and quiet. No loud jet skis and speed boats disrupting your peace and quiet. We watched two DVDs they had on site one night. What a special treat that was. We didn't cook much but the kitchen seemed well stocked. Well stocked bathroom. The bed was very comfortable. Lots of seating options in the living room. The chairs on the deck are comfortable to sit on also. Such a close drive to the busier towns of Brainerd, Nisswa and Breezy Point. Perfect for day trips for shopping and dining. The cottage has a lake on both sides. Fire pits on both sides. Private driveway. The owners live next door. It was absolutely everything we hoped it would be and we will recommend it to friends and family. What a slice of heaven.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024