On lake.Stay at this Merrifield vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Upper Mission Lake and 2 miles (3 km) of Bass Lake. Also, Horseshoe Lake is within 3 miles (5 km) and Lake Edward is within 6 miles (10 km).
Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area - 34 min drive - 25.0 km
Getting around
Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
Bridge Tavern - 20 min drive
Northwoods Inne - 11 min drive
Sportsman's Cafe - 9 min drive
Boogie - 16 min drive
The Happy Otter - 32 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Lake House with amazing park like setting!!
Amazing Lake house on lake front private peninsula. If your looking for a location for reunions or weddings, or just an amazing secluded space to enjoy the great outdoors, this place has it all. Contact the owner for information about the house and having events. Park like back yard, boat access and boat dock. Chef kitchen. The best location for families to relax and enjoy. Open floor plan, ultimate set up for large family or events. Wake up with nature. 7 miles to Crosslake boat dock on the chain. Located on Upper /Lower Mission. Great for water sports, fishing , home has its own dock. Great Lake location to enjoy the Brainerd Lakes area. Lots of room to spread out, have fun and enjoy the great outdoors. This property has it all. This property can be used for family reunions or gatherings with owner approval, and additional cost. This house is set up to entertain - you will truly know the meaning of lake house living. Lots of parking and boat parking. Rv hook up for additional fee. So many things to do. Volley ball set up, swings, hammock, fire pit.
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
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Unit size: 4,200 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
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 complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Please put furniture back in place.
Please start towels. Leave all stripped bedding in each room.
Take all trash out.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
If bringing dogs - there will be a pet fee of $200, all dogs must be approved. Additional fee of $200 if dog poop is left in yard.
If additional guests above the 12 are staying, you must get approval. Additional fee for cleaning and guests will be charged.
Moving of large furniture, beds, and dressers is NOT allowed. Chairs ok, please return to original location. Fee will be charged if not put back
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: Owner will consider all dogs size - please contact
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
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 deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Lake House with amazing park like setting!! Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 27 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Wanda W.
Aug 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful private property - perfect for our getaway with our children and grandchildren! Lovely house and outdoor space, plenty of parking, well-furnished with everything needed.
Wanda W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Holly S.
Jul 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property with spacious indoor and outdoor options for our multi generational family vacation. The lake was quiet allowing lots of time for relaxing and boating. This property provides lots of privacy and the yard is perfect for any outdoor yard games.
Holly S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Anthony K.
Jul 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
All there, but....
When we booked this VRBO it was for a family outing for my brothers engagement. There were 12 of us in total. Sadly the one issue we ran into was what is listed for 'sleeping' is not accurate. In total the house had a total of 8 beds. Even if all people that attended our weekend were couples, I would not say this could have accomidated more than 10 people. Only two of the beds were big enough that I would consider the bed to bed able to sleep more than two adults. Secondly, there are extra buildings on site thar are locked which I wish was available as part of the rental. Lastly, we ran into an issue when we stayed. There was heavy rain which caused some damage in the basement area of the rental, the floors/rugs felt damp and a part of the cieling downstairs was falling in. The owner was contacted and the issue was verbally addressed and stated it would be fixed. Overall, this was a great booking and we truly enjoyed our stay. I did want to mention the things above so future people that book are aware of them. I do recommend this VRBO.
Anthony K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Nick S.
Jul 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous property
This house sits on a beautiful property touching both Upper Mission and Lower Mission Lakes. The property and the lakes are both peaceful even during the July 4th holiday. The house has bedrooms spread out so people can get their own space.
Nick S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Donna J.
Sep 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Big, warm & welcoming home.
Last minute decision to get family together over the Labor Day holiday when I found this beautiful home large enough to fit us all. Plus was they allow our furry family members to be with us. Can’t say enough how fun the home & property are.
Donna J.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Abigail W.
Aug 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lakeside home
As described and easy to navigate, clean and functional. We didn’t do much other than sleep at the place so don’t have a thorough review of the facilities.
Abigail W.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cassandra L.
Aug 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home on the lake with private setting!
We absolutely loved this rental. The home was beautiful and had room for all of our family and guests. Located on Upper/Lower Mission Lake, MN which made it perfect for enjoying a tiki pontoon cruise. The home was inviting and equipped with everything you need. The commercial oven/stove was fantastic! Property host was extremely friendly and helpful. Even allowed an early check-in. 5⭐️
Cassandra L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
trish b.
Aug 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lakehouse
Beautiful property, private. Host very responsive. Lots of beds and baths, big master suite. No beach or watercraft provided. Plenty of dishes ans glassware, minimal bakeware. Overall a good.experience
trish b.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Liz M.
Jul 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend on the lake
We had a great stay at this property. It was large enough to comfortably fit our group of 10 adults and two infants. The lake was very clear and great for swimming and floating. Definitely recommend!
Liz M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Melissa P.
Jul 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded Lake Getaway Perfect for Families
The size and accommodations between the house and outdoor property made this a great stay for everyone to enjoy time together or off on their own. The owner was wonderful to work with from start to finish. We would stay here again.
Melissa P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jon R., Burnsville
Jun 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Friends golf and fishing trip.
Had a group of 8 stay here for the weekend. Fantastic place to hangout and stay. Great amenities, tons of space outside and inside. Highly recommended for big groups.
Jon R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Melissa C.
Jun 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Such a great getaway!
We stayed the weekend at this beautiful house! Age ranging from 10months - 75 years old. The house was very clean and accommodated our large group! Everyone had their own space and never felt crammed. Plenty of outdoor activities for the kids and the adults! The host was very communicative and made the stay so enjoyable! I would 100% recommend this place to ANYONE looking for a weekend getaway in the quiet or family gathering!
Melissa C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Steve S., Apex
Sep 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
A Great way to close out summer.
Thanks Shirley, our stay was fantastic. Plenty of room, really clean and no shortage of fun. The kitchen stove is amazing. It was pretty well stocked with all the stuff you need. We had family in for a day, there were 20 of us. (yes, it was nice when they left at the end of the day). We were all able to sit on the deck and had a great time. The young kids started fishing when they arrived and didn’t stop. Really fun to see. The grounds are beautiful. Take a walk and explore. So worth it. Wish there was a better swimming area but that didn’t stop us from hanging on the docks and beach. The canoe was a nice feature. All in all memories were made and it makes me smile.
Steve S.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Connor S.
Sep 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Connor
A beautiful property with lots of space. We enjoyed the seclusion and awesome kitchen!
Connor S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Barbara E.
Aug 30, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family fun time
We had a great vacation with our family - many memories were made! The house and location were perfect! We loved having our privacy. The hostess was awesome and made sure everything was perfect for us.
Barbara E.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Briana W.
Aug 29, 2023
Very nice property with a few caveats
The house is very well equipped and beautiful. The owner was super responsive, providing everything we needed at a moments notice. The kids had a great time with a lot of space to play and run around outside. Super well equipped kitchen.
There were a few issues, however, which made me feel the house is a bit overpriced. The bedroom with the queen and the twin beds has glass sliding doors that open to the dining room/main room, making it hard to use for families that go to bed at different times to sleep there. We couldn't use it. Another bedroom has no AC. The two bedrooms in the basement are very cold, dark and musty. There is only one canoe. Hard to really use the lake unless you rent something or bring your own water toys. There is no beach nor really entry area because it's been overtaken by grass and reeds. This jammed up the motor of the boat we rented every time we docked. No smart TVs/streaming devices. I Don't expect owners to provide services but at least allow us to log in to our own accounts.
Briana W.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Robbie A.
Aug 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house
We had a great time.
Robbie A.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Danny I.
Aug 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
An Amazing week of peace & enjoyment
The house & amenities were everything that we expected and more. Our group stayed local to the area due to Heartland Hockey camp. The house & property (27-acres) provided something to every person:
- The worker bee: Those who had to work a full schedule or partial schedule...Yes; the internet was super fast & reliable and there was plenty of space to find quiet for a WebEx session or phone call
- The reader: Those who wanted the comfort of a soft couch & a compelling journey through the pages of a good book
- The fisherman: Those who wanted to catch bass from the dock, bringing smiles to faces of children ages 3 to 14, and providing a nice dinner
- The boater: Those who needed an escape to the water to paddle around the bends of the channel to sounds of birds & frogs with jumping fish
- The S'mores lover: Those who enjoyed the warmth from a fire pit and roasting of marshmallows
- The Explorer: Those who wanted a walk through the woods or around the property in pursuit of wildlife or flowers or interesting sounds
- The Snoozer: Those who want to lay on the hammock to pass the day without any cares in the world while getting a timely nap
Our group loved the peace & tranquility of the experience, under the watch care of an engaged & helpful host. We highly recommend the home/property & the host. We will be back again, as the experience is rich & deep & fulfilling...
Danny I.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Kara R.
Jul 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Extended Family Get away
We had a great time, a lot of boating time. Nice dock and big yard for kids and yard games. I couple minor hiccups but Shirley made herself available for any questions. Wish is was a little closer to towns but the location was quiet and peaceful. There really isn’t a beach but the lake is really clean and has some nice shallow areas for floating etc. Some good family memories made.
Kara R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tammy H.
Jun 28, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Summer up north
It’s a big house. The master bedroom and kitchen stove were the best. It has a beautiful big s
Tammy H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Linda X.
Jun 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family lake house
We had an amazing time at this lake house. The layout was open and had plenty of room for our family to enjoy our time together. Lots of mosquitoes so we couldn’t grill outside like we wanted but made use of the stove inside. Plenty of room to park both our boats and other cars—lots of lakes nearby with boat launches so we were able to explore not only mission lake but other lakes as well.
Linda X.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Madelyn L.
Aug 19, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Summer weekend
This was so much fun! Beautiful, quiet, and everything we could ever do was right there on the property!
Madelyn L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Diane J.
Aug 4, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
Thank you for having an awesome property! The layout of rooms worked great for 12 adults. Everyone had their space. Everything was clean and amenities worked great. Very open home and we all enjoyed very much. CoffeeBar was a fun touch and the commercial stove was cool too!
Diane J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Carol B.
Jul 28, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place
Owner was very nice. Hugh house. Great property. Had a great time!
Carol B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Lisa O.
Jul 17, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend
We had a wonderful stay this weekend. Great inside and out.