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Sullivan Lake Chalet - Free Pontoon included

Family-friendly chalet in Aitkin with a sauna

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
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Nestled in the Brainerd Lakes Area, Chalet Lake Home offers a peaceful retreat for multi-generational families or small groups of friends. This beautiful, air-conditioned home is situated on a private 100-acre lake with 2 miles of natural shoreline and features a large deck overlooking the lake, perfect for basking in the sun or reading. With amenities like yard games including bocce ball and horseshoes, board games and puzzles for rainy days, high-speed fiber internet for streaming speeds on both TV's and devices as well as gas grill outside on deck during warmer months.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire chalet

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10175 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

Sullivan Lake Chalet - Free Pontoon included

A peaceful retreat for multi-generational families or small groups of friends to spend quality time together. A beautiful large 20 foot pontoon with a new 25 HP four stroke Mercury outboard motor with tilt and trim, a fishing boat with trolling motor, and 2 kayaks are for guest use seasonally at no additional charge! Note: 20 Foot Pontoon is designed for cruising, fishing, and swimming. It is NOT rigged for tubing or skiing.
This 100-acre private lake has NO PUBLIC OR PRIVATE ACCESS and is deep with up to 42' of water and 2 miles of natural shoreline. GUESTS CAN USE AT NO CHARGE, our 20' pontoon boat, 14' fishing boat with electric trolling motor and 2 kayaks THIS INCLUDES THE GAS! Coast Guard approved life vests are provided in all sizes. Explore the lake/woods, gravel roads, walking/hiking trails, snowshoeing, and biking! Private 1.5 mile round trip hiking trail through woods to Nelson Lake right at bottom of driveway! While there is no sandy beach, a wonderful public, sandy swimming beach is a short drive away on Pelican Lake with clear, shallow water for blocks out into the lake. We do have a swimming platform anchored in 25' of water (no weeds!) out from the dock and 2 kiddie pools for toddlers.
Notes: Swimming dock brought in mid to late September. Pontoon, dock, kayaks, and fishing boat brought in late October. Fire pit not available winter season starting November 1st.
A beautiful, AIR CONDITIONED, CHALET LAKE HOME awaits your visit to the Brainerd Lakes Area. It is situated near Aitkin, MN on Sullivan Lake just over 2 hours North of the Twin Cities. The home has 1,900 finished square feet on three levels, a 22' vaulted ceiling of knotty pine, and three stories of windows overlooking the large deck and lake. The home is very private, wooded and without nearby neighbors. Take a look at the aerial video of the property here on the VRBO site.
The home sleeps 10 in beds with 2 private bedrooms plus a dormitory-style sleeping loft. With the amenities of home-- a washer and dryer, bedding and towels, a kitchen fully stocked with cookware and dishes, a microwave and 2 TV’s and Blue Ray players, and a gas grill outside on the deck. Note: Grill and deck furniture not available winter season.
The home is equipped with 250kbps high speed fiber internet for fast browsing and streaming speeds for both TV’s and your devices.
Yard games include bocce ball, croquet, ladder golf, jarts and horseshoes. There are board games, puzzles, and 2 Blue Ray players for rainy days. Use your Netflix - - -Hulu - Yahoo account to quickly stream content or bring your favorite DVD’s. Enjoy the surrounding woods and yard, bask in the sun or read on the large deck overlooking the lake, relax on the dock bench, or sun and swim from the pontoon or the 8'X8' swimming platform anchored out front of dock in 25’ of water. Golf at one of the many courses around, or spend an evening at the Mille Lacs Casino just 30 minutes away. Additionally, the Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area is a few miles down the road in Crosby, MN. There you’ll find miles of the best mountain biking and hiking in MN, as well as a beautiful public swimming beach on Serpent Lake. Shopping, restaurants and other recreation are close by in the Brainerd Lakes Area. Fall is also a great time to visit us with still warm days and crisp autumn nights. Minnesota's fall colors are second to none. New for this year, I’m opening the place for winter rental as well due to requests. Enjoy skiing, snowshoeing, and all the nearby snowmobile trails.
Whatever the season, let us be your Family Vacation Destination!
A security system is installed on the exterior of the property for your safety and security. It includes four cameras located over the parking/fire pit area, down the driveway, behind the house, and by the dock. There are no cameras in the house.
Keywords: Aitkin, Chalet Lake Home, Brainerd Lakes Area, Private lake and Secluded Lake, Firepit, Horseshoes, Lakeshore, Woods, Acreage, Pontoon, fishing boat, kayaks, lakefront, retreat, rustic, spacious, trees, waterfront, lakeview, swimming dock, security system, Crosby, Sullivan Lake

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Snowmobiling 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,888 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 27

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Please clean all dishes, turn off fans, lights, A/C, empty refrigerator, doors locked and return key to lock box on front door.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Chalet
Dramatic Chalet Lake Home
Dramatic Chalet Lake Home (FREE PONTOON FISHING BOAT Included)

About the area

Map
Aitkin, MN

What's nearby

  • Nelson Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area - 37 min drive - 28.7 km
  • Farm Island Lake - 38 min drive - 40.9 km
  • Cross Lake Recreation Area - 55 min drive - 53.2 km
  • Gull Lake - 60 min drive - 64.2 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wrights Quality Fresh Fruit - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sullivan Lake Chalet - Free Pontoon included pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sullivan Lake Chalet - Free Pontoon included ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sullivan Lake Chalet - Free Pontoon included ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sullivan Lake Chalet - Free Pontoon included located?

This family-friendly Aitkin chalet is located on the waterfront, steps from Nelson Lake and within 12 mi (20 km) of Aitkin County Fairgrounds and Northern Pacific Depot. Mississippi River and Aitkin City Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Sullivan Lake Chalet - Free Pontoon included Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 85 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brenda K.

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

Great spot for a family get away!

We had a great time swimming fishing and relaxing at this home away from home!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home. Well supplied for kids and families.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky V.

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

July 4th Getaway

It was just what we needed. The weather was perfect, and the kids didnt want to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Devon M.

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

June stay

Nice secluded place and the use of the pontoon was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time fishing (caught lots of perch, catfish, and a largemouth bass), swimming at Pelican Lake Beach, tutle races and sunset boat cruise in Nisswa, and mini golf in Brainerd. Loved the cabin and the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia P.

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

Perfect Lake Get Away

Dave offers all the amenities for a lake stay with a beautiful north woods lake property. Our family had a wonderful weekend enjoying the lake house and the lake. Memories were made and a great time was had. It checked all the boxes for our family’s stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aloys L.

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

Memorial Weekend 2025

We really enjoyed our weekend at Dave's place. The location was very quiet and mostly just heard birds, and having the pontoon available to use was great. The house was clean and was very well stocked with everything we needed. Would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amy M.

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

Sister Vaca

Me and my sisters had a great time. Having the pontoon was wonderful. The only suggestions we would have is maybe having a better view of the lake and we were not able to get the TV to work.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

fenny c.

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

Sullivan

Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dave was phenomenal to work with! He’s extremely responsive to messages. The property was amazing. The boys enjoyed the fishing boat and kayaking around the lake. It’s so peaceful and quiet. We highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

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

Enjoyable Stay

Relaxing, out of the way, pretty countryside with access to all kinds of outdoor activities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian J.

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

Beautiful Property

We had a great Christmas family holiday and this property was perfect for our group. Everything we needed to cook meals and enjoy our time was provided. Hope to stay again in the summer months.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

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

Amazing getaway

My family had a wonderful stay at the cabin! The property was so beautiful and had all of the amenities you could want or need. We had non stop fun fishing off the dock, taking the pontoon out and evening fires - would 100% stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

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

Amazing private retreat

Clean comfortable privacy with enough beds for a big group but affordable enough for just 2. Great quiet lake and neighborhood. Very responsive host!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny G.

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

Family Vacation

We had a nice time staying here. The house was spacious and well kept up. We enjoyed watching the pelicans and other wildlife on the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia B.

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

Wonderful Family Weekend

We had a great time enjoying nature with our family. Beautiful cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayna G.

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

Perfect Weekend Getaway

This was a great cabin for a short weekend getaway from the Twin Cities. A quiet cabin off the lake, we saw deer and lots of birds. We heard moose and other animals across lake. The sunrise over the lake was beautiful. The owner Dave was highly responsive and super friendly. Highly recommend this place for your next getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany L.

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

Absolutely amazing! Just what we needed!

This was our second time staying here and it was just as we had remembered. Great relaxing family vacation! We will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jared D.

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

Great vacation

Great accommodation. Listing was accurate with detailed instructions for each item. Everything was well laid out. Would recommend for anyone looking for a private place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Great family vacation

Our family had a great time hanging out and playing games. The cabin was awesome and the kids loved the loft.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

5-stars

Great home, owner, and location!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

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

Great getaway!

We wanted to take a trip with the kids to do some fishing. Cabin was great had everything we needed and wasn't far from alot of lakes to fish.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

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

Quiet Thanksgiving Get-away

Was familiar with the area as owned hunting land just north of Ross Lake for 13 years. Did not know about this quiet little lake. Very well-maintained, well-equipped year-round cabin / home. Was especially cold during our stay, but cabin heated up very nicely. Lake maybe not visible during summer months as per other reviews, but great view in the winter! Great location from which to head to Crosby, Cross Lake, Emily & Outing. The kitchen was well equipped for our meal preparation. A very enjoyable trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

DJ D.

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

Wonderful place and fun fishing

The place was great. Had everything you needed. My son loves to fish so we spent a lot of time on the pontoon. We caught a ton of fish, and kept 10 for a meal. A limetless supply of 7-10in Perch, smaller Bass, Bullhead, and a few nice Sunfish. The house is secluded and peaceful, and we only saw 2 other boats on the lake during our entire stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonny B.

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

Great time for everyone.

The cabin is nice and secluded with very few if any other people using the lake. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to relax and enjoy being with your family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023