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Expansive Ruth Lake Home w/ Dock, Fire Pit & Beach

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8 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Overview of Expansive Ruth Lake Home w/ Dock, Fire Pit & Beach

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Beach viewBeach viewBeach view

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Emily, MN
  • Popular LocationCross Lake Recreation Area24 min drive
  • Popular LocationKicks on Route 6625 min drive
  • Popular LocationCrosslake Community Center28 min drive
  • AirportBrainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)33 min drive

Space details

8 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, sleeps 20
901 sq m
Bedroom 1
    2 twin/single beds
Bedroom 2
    1 double bed
    2 twin/single beds
Bedroom 3
    2 twin/single beds
Bedroom 4
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 5
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 6
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 7
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 8
    1 queen bed
Common area
    1 sleep sofa/futon
    1 queen bed
    1 sleep sofa/futon

Room options

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About the area

Emily

On lake.At this Emily cabin, you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Golden Eagle Golf Club and 12 miles (20 km) of Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway. Crosswoods Golf Course and Big Trout Lake are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cross Lake Recreation Area - 24 min drive
  • Kicks on Route 66 - 25 min drive
  • Crosslake Community Center - 28 min drive
  • Gull Lake - 52 min drive
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 61 min drive

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Pickled Loon Saloon of Emily - 9 min drive
  • 50 Lakes Bar & Bottle Shop - 12 min drive
  • Mary's Cafe - 3 min drive
  • Clearwater Lodge - 13 min drive
  • Wolfhound Bar - 10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Expansive Ruth Lake Home w/ Dock, Fire Pit & Beach

Book a stay at this 8-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom chalet. ‘Ruth Lake Retreat' sits on a stunning lakefront lot with a fire pit, private beach, boat dock, and sweeping lake views, while the interior is an expansive 9,700 square feet complete with 2 fireplaces, 7 flat-screen TVs, a pool table, Foosball table, and more. With ample accommodations, the peacefully situated vacation rental cabin is the perfect spot to bring all your friends and family for a one-of-a-kind get-together you’ll never forget!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Fully Equipped Gourmet Kitchen | Custom Furniture | Free WiFi

Peacefully nestled on the shores of Ruth Lake, this spacious cabin is the perfect retreat for large families and groups of friends wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of the city without losing the luxuries of home.

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2 (Lakeview Room): Queen Bed | Bedroom 3 (Bear Room): 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 4 (Raccoon Room): 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 5: Twin/Full Bunk Bed with Twin Trundle Bed | Bedroom 6: Queen Bed | Bedroom 7 (Seasonal): Queen Bed | Bedroom 8 (Seasonal): Queen Bed | Loft: Futon | Great Room Loft: Queen Bed, Futon | Sleeping Porch: Futon

OUTDOOR SPACE: Gazebo, 3 decks, screened porch, charcoal grill, fire pit, outdoor dining, boat dock, beach chairs/towels
INDOOR LIVING: 7 flat-screen TVs, DVD player, home theatre, game room, foosball, pool table, 2 dining tables, 2 fireplaces, rustic decor
KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ cooking essentials, breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, toaster, 2 drip coffee makers, dishware/flatware, plates, dishes, pot holders, pots & pans, coffee filters
GENERAL: Washer/dryer, linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, central heating, laundry detergent, high chair, iron/board, air conditioning
FAQ: Step-free entry, wheelchair accessible
PARKING: Driveway (8 vehicles), garage (1 vehicle)

-- THE LOCATION --

LAKES: Ruth Lake (on-site), Lake Emily, Dahler Lake, Trout Lake, Lake Mary (surrounding), Cross Lake (13.0 miles), Big Trout Lake (14.2 miles), Lower Whitefish Lake (16.8 miles), Pelican Lake (22.2 miles)
OUTDOOR REC: Emily to Outing Trail (1.6 miles), Washburn Lake Ski Trail (11.1 miles), Nordic Ridge Trailhead (14.2 miles), Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area (20.4 miles)
ON THE GREEN: Emily Greens Golf Course (2.9 miles), Golden Eagle Golf Club (8.6 miles), Crossroads Golf Course (11.7 miles), Whitefish Golf Club (21.1 miles), Deacon's Lodge (22.3 miles), Minnesota National Golf Course (31.5 miles)
DRINK & DINE: Iron Range Coffee House (1.4 miles), Diner’s Chicken Shack (1.5 miles), The Pickled Loon Saloon (5.5 miles), Big Al's Bar and Grill (6.2 miles), The Channel Bar & Grill (8.0 miles), Rafferty’s Pizza of Crosslake (12.0 miles), Moonlight Bay Family Restaurant (13.6 miles)
AIRPORT: Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (30.9 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome--because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking inside the house, garage, or gazebo
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The 2 seasonal bedrooms are locked and not available for guest use from October 1 - April 30. They are seasonally available from May 1 - September 30

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Foosball table
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

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.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hunting nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 9700 sq ft (901 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Expansive Ruth Lake Home w/ Dock, Firepit & Beach! Cabin
Expansive Ruth Lake Home w/ Dock, Firepit & Beach! Emily
Expansive Ruth Lake Home w/ Dock, Firepit & Beach! Cabin Emily

Expansive Ruth Lake Home w/ Dock, Fire Pit & Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pania V.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was perfect, only missing one thing...
It was perfect, but only missing one thing... a boat / pontoon rental. The lake was so nice. The sunset was beautiful... would had loved to be out there. We will definitely return though because location was great and house was beautiful and big for our big family! Some minor issues with bathroom doors not closing or locking, but we made it work. It rained twice on us so the pool table & other games along with the many TVs provided kept us company inside. Had many memorkes at the bonfire too. Yard was big enough for the kids to run around. Like the basketball hoop. Overall, great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memorial Weekend 2023
Great Place to stay. Had everything it stated it did. We were disappointed that the dock was not in. We were looking forward to a friend coming to get us for a boat ride. But was unable without a dock. The yard was not mowed or kept up. The house was Beautiful and we were all very comfortable with our stay. Just disappointed in the yard and lack of dock.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Chip T.

Liked: Cleanliness
After a four year hiatus
We are a group of 15 guys that have been gathering for a weekend of Poker and basketball for 28 years. We've been to the Ruth Lake Retreat for 11 years prior to the change of hands. It was nice to return to our beloved retreat. We will always consider it our home away from home. Obviously there were some changes, like the upstairs bedrooms being closed for the season when we've used them the same time of year many times in the past. Some of the guys had to sleep on couches for their $250.00. The kitchen blew a fuse and had no working outlets using the supplied toasters. Zack was great about plowing the driveway and flipping breakers.. We look forward to another weekend same time next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke M., Earlham

Liked: Cleanliness
ICE FISHING
Perfect place to stay if you want to hit the ice or just hunker in for some r and r! A couple of nice little bars in town as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mallory C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property!
The pictures of the outside do not do this place justice. It is gorgeous! The house is so big I feel like I did not even see parts of it. The house was exactly what we needed for our annual friends trip. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David L.

42nd anniversary family celebration
My wife and I, by the Grace of God, celebrated our anniversary with family. We were happy with the space provided for our group of 18. It was nice that we could eat all together at the same table. Plenty of space to entertain and relax. And it was nice to have our own private swimming beach and dock.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dimitri M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Northern Minnesota Getaway
The property and cabin were incredible! So much space and everyone had a bed to sleep in. The property was clean and stocked with the basics. The cabin is right on the lake and has incredible views. The sunsets were straight out of a painting. Loved every day we spent there and would rent it again if it’s a available.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angelica E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for Family and Friends
We had made reservations last minute and they were more then accommodating! This place is very true to the pictures and the people we worked with were great and very fast to respond. Would definitely suggest staying here and will probably be back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin for a big family
Such a big private cabin with many rooms to fit the whole family! The kids were excited how roomy and spacious it was. My 10 month year old son walked around freely! The view of the lake was great to see every moring!! The Charcoal grill was so huge that it took us once to finish all the cooking. (My husband enjoyed it and is thinking about getting one himself!) 😄 The only downfall I would say is the bathroom sinks took a while for the the water to drain. Which that is a very minimal issue and am sure it could easily be fixed. Wish we could've plan for the summer because it was a bit chilly, but that didnt stop us from jumping into the lake. 😊 We will definitely come back to this beautiful cabin during the summer time!!!💖💖💖
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Kong X.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not All Amenities Available
We booked this cabin because of the propane grill, but it was nowhere in sight. The seasonal rooms were also listed as available year round, and our guests were prepared for this. However, once we arrived we once again were surprised to found out they were completely locked and sealed off. Had we were made aware of these two things beforehand, we would have cancelled this trip. The host did reply to our texts, and encouraged us to go purchase a grill. We would be reimbursed for up to $200. However, we didn’t think it was our responsibility nor should our time be used to fix this problem for the host. We had to adjust and ended up making our burgers and steaks on the stove. As for the rooms, we were told there were many futons and we can just “crash on the couch”.. which is exactly what we wanted to avoid and the reason for booking this cabin with multiple rooms. Our guests who came after we arrived, ended up bringing their air mattresses and slept in areas with no privacy. A few more things: There is only one bathroom upstairs and one bathroom downstairs (this door was severely broken) for the entire house. The rest are located within the rooms. The house is full of animals and pictures of Native Americans. It looks fancily decorated in the photos, but it may be unsettling for some people in real life. I made the host very aware with the implications we met on the first day of our trip, and I still had to bring these up to him in order for him to consider giving us a discount for a later check out time. It felt like he didn’t take my complaints seriously until I repeated them again and again. One of our guests also lost something at the cabin & I asked the host to keep me updated. Whether it was found or not, I did not get an update until I asked for another one. As the host for my friends and family, I wanted this to all go well but we made so many adjustments since day 1.. overall our guests loved that there were multiple couches, a large dining table, and the pool table. We’d have to take a lot into consideration before we decide to book this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022