Escape to Holbrook Farms Retreat, a tranquil four-season getaway in Minnesota's Lakes Country. Unplug and reconnect on 47 acres of serene surroundings with 2200 ft. of shoreline on peaceful Holbrook Lake, where you can unwind by the gas fireplace or enjoy outdoor activities like kayaking and paddleboarding.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14465 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue
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About this property
Holbrook Retreat - 5 bedroom on 47 acres
Summary:
5 bedroom vacation home on 47 acres
The Space:
Holbrook Farms Retreat
A Private 47-Acre Lakefront Estate | 2,200 Ft Shoreline | 10 Miles South of Detroit Lakes
This secluded four-season Minnesota lake retreat is the perfect setting for your next family gathering, corporate retreat, wedding, or special celebration. Offering space to unplug, reconnect, and recharge, Holbrook Farms Retreat is a one-of-a-kind Lakes Country destination.
And your stay makes a difference.
Revenue generated from guest stays directly supports our 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving military families who have lost a loved one in service to our country.
A Truly Private Setting
A picturesque, winding driveway leads you into 47 acres of peaceful countryside with 2,200 feet of shoreline on tranquil Holbrook Lake—an environmental lake with only five homes. Located just 10 miles south of Detroit Lakes, the property is nestled among sugar maples and evergreens on a historic maple syrup farm.
Here, you’ll experience rare solitude surrounded by nature.
The Main Home
Enter through the hand-carved knotty alder door into a stunning great room with panoramic views of the property. The open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area provides a spacious yet inviting gathering place.
Highlights include:
Large island with seating
Dining for 14
New sectional and 52” TV
Soaring gas fireplace with tongue-and-groove vaulted ceiling
French doors leading to an 800 sq. ft. deck
Gas grill for outdoor cooking
Happy hour on the deck overlooking the lake? Yes, please.
Sleeping Accommodations (Sleeps 14 Comfortably)
The first level includes five bedrooms plus the attached original cabin.
Primary Suite
Queen bed + twin daybed with trundle
Steam shower
Large walk-in closet
Laundry room
Cozy sitting area with piano
Walk-out patio with fire pit
Additional Bedrooms
Two bedrooms with 2 twin beds each
Large “blue loft” bedroom with 4 twin beds
Attached bath with jetted tub, shower, and custom-built sauna
Flexible Gathering Spaces
29’ x 15’ lakeside room ideal for business meetings, yoga, scrapbooking retreats, or group activities
Attached original cabin retreat featuring:
Additional full kitchen
Dining-living room
¾ bath
Laundry room
Stone wood-burning fireplace
Cozy library nook
Perfect for couples or guests seeking extra privacy.
Four-Season Recreation
Summer
Private dock and beach
Kayaks and paddle boat provided
Ideal paddleboarding (lake sits in a wind-protected bowl)
Groomed walking trails (nearly a mile)
Nearby access to premier fishing and recreational lakes
Winter
Sledding hill
Cross-country skiing & snowshoeing
Indoor sauna
Steam shower
Cozy fireplaces
Optional On-Site Massage
Enhance your stay with a pre-booked in-home massage from a certified therapist who travels to the property. From relaxation to therapeutic sessions, it’s the perfect complement to your retreat experience.
Our Mission
After losing several friends in military service, we felt called to create a place of healing for families who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Since 2014, Holbrook Farms has hosted all-expense-paid retreats for Gold Star Wives and military survivors. Through the dedication of volunteers and supporters, we continue to provide a peaceful space for solace, connection, and healing.
Your stay directly funds this mission.
We are deeply grateful for your support and invite you to start your own tradition of creating meaningful memories at Holbrook Farms Retreat.
The Neighborhood:
Detroit Lakes, MN
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Sauna
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Day bed
Bathroom
4 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Games
Piano
TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Dock
Firepit
Garden
Gas grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
On the waterfront
Things to do
Kayak
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
General
Garden
Unit size: 5,000 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Rules
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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
This property accepts cash
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 and a first aid kit
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
About the area
Located in Detroit Lakes, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Becker County Museum and Historic Holmes Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lyle Crovisier Memorial Park and Detroit Mountain Recreation Area. Red Willow and Whitehouse Interiors and Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center are also worth visiting. Visit our Detroit Lakes travel guide
Is Holbrook Retreat - 5 bedroom on 47 acres pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Holbrook Retreat - 5 bedroom on 47 acres?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Holbrook Retreat - 5 bedroom on 47 acres?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Holbrook Retreat - 5 bedroom on 47 acres located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Shady Hollow Flea Market, Detroit Lake and Crystal Lake. Pikes Bay Sports Area and Detroit Lake Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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Holbrook Retreat - 5 bedroom on 47 acres Reviews
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The property is absolutely beautiful! The house is large and was very clean. I asked many questions prior to arrival and all were answered timely which I so appreciated! Would definitely recommend!!
Great location, beautiful property, perfect amount of space in the house for all of us! Really enjoyed our time!! The only tip is to change the signs in the house on the check out time to be consistent with VRBO of 10am. Signs in house say 11am and cleaners showed up at 10am. Would definitely stay here again!!
Absoultely beautiful place and location! Plenty of room for the family to spread out and have their own space and then all come together for meals and just hanging together. Even the 1yr old grandkid did well! Any communication we needed with the host received a prompt replied to and the one issue was immediately remedied.Definitely plan to come back for another family get together in the future!
Winter family gathering perfection! Large kitchen, dining, living area for cooking together, eating as a family, watching sports, and playing games. Bedrooms are on lower level so teenage / college student napping was never disturbed. Beautiful walking trails through property. Very clean. Every family member loved our stay here!
We had a lovely weekend as a family. We enjoyed the beautiful spacious home, the peaceful sunsets, full moon and hiking trails. We love the ministry that this home provides to our veterans and their families. Some things that would have made our stay even more relaxing would have been a hall tree to hang our coats in place of the grandfather clock by the door, having the lightswitches labeled so that we didn't have to try them all to figure out which one was for which lights, and having the kitchen more organized. We also needed to have a maintenance person come and repair a leak coming from the refridgerator and fix the furnace. The first night we were without heat in the older part of the house. I share these things only to help make this already beautiful and peaceful spot even more relaxing.
Amazing! Main floor has a beautiful kitchen, step down living space, extra large dining room table, and 1/2 bathroom. Basement houses:-King master bedroom with two walk-in closets, washer and dryer and a large shower. -Small sitting area outside of master bedroom with a tv and piano! -Hallway leads to two bedrooms with 2-twin beds in each room with large closets!-Additional living space contains a couple of sitting areas as well as three steps leading up to a bedroom with four twin beds as well as a full bathroom and sauna room. Seamlessly connected to the above living space the owners attached another previously built cabin with includes another smaller kitchen, a full bathroom with another washer & dryer set as well as a sitting area and a bedroom that has two twin beds. Lowest level of the house has a workout room-we did not use A quick 15 minute drive and you can be in DL for needed groceries, etc. Pro tip: If master bedroom gets warm at night, close door to the bathroom and leave the door to the sitting area open! Many areas to walk around and we saw four deer wandering around the property every day. Highly recommended for groups or families with adult children! Thank you for the memories made. Everyone enjoyed their time and verbalized they would love to return again!
The setting and grounds were lovely as was the house itself. There is nice separation between social areas upstairs and sleeping areas downstairs. The support staff responded to a request to check a smoke alarm within minutes and returned with supplies we mentioned were in short supply. Already planning our next visit.
Beautiful property, wifi is off and on, kitchen cooktop stove was iffy, bath towels were sparse and small. But overall was great. We did have to kill alot of asian beetles!!
Beautiful and peaceful and spacious for reunion of cousins for a weekend. The property is gorgeous and beautifully appointed, overflowing with a feeling of warmth and home-like atmosphere. Beautiful view. So many special touches. Ample space for kids and adults to visit and play and eat and gather.
Wonderful place! Just a hard time climbing the hill from the lake. Husband never went down to the lake because he knew he would have trouble getting back up.
Wonderful spacious property. The sleep area is a sufficient distance from the kitchen, living room area so that kids napping are not disturbed.
The management was very prompt fixing a gas grill. We will make this a yearly tradition!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this lovely retreat/home. The house is well appointed and very equipped. Communication was also perfect. More importantly, we really appreciate the mission behind it - we are so grateful to know our stay benefits others who are so worthy of the retreat experience. It's a double blessing for us.
We enjoyed everything about the home! We had lots of space for our reunion and communication was quick. The only complaint was the weather---but even that wasn't so bad when we had lots of spaces for gathering, cooking, reading, jigsaw puzzling, and everything! :) Thank you!
amy o.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
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4/10 Poor
Rita K.
2 Aug 2025
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
House beautiful, dishes were dirty and could NOT swim cause of weeds very disappointed and would not book sgain
This was our second time staying at the property with this size group and accommodates 15 great. The house is clean and stocked with almost everything you need. Very thankful they allowed an early check in for us.
The property is large and great to spread out and play yard games or go for walks. We saw pictures of a fire pit for the deck area (& used it in our first stay) but couldn't find it so didnt get to spend much time outdoors outside of afternoon time due to large amounts of mosquitos.
Only recommendations/comments I'd share is it would be a huge improvement of the waterfront area was raked, spray for bugs? The paddle boards were great but the small lake front is completely full of weeds that you don't want to actually get in the water. Was like that for both of our visits. Do know that it is more of an large pond so there is no fish to be caught. Only reasons we must likely won't return. Too small of lake and could definitely be cleaned up to enjoy the water.
Holbrook farms had everything we needed, space to spread out and play games and wonderful gathering places in the large kitchen/dining area and the large deck. The yard was an enjoyable challenge for our bocce ball game and Bags that we brought along. The sightings of deer and loons added a special northern Minnesota touch.
The retreat was everything we needed! It was spacious enough for 11 of us, with plenty of extra room. The weather finally straightened out and we enjoyed a lot of time on the deck. Overall this was a great spot for a girls weekend getaway! Thank you!