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Year Around Beautiful Lake Home on Birch Lake 3 hours from Minneapolis.

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Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Interior
Terrace/patio
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Hackensack, MN
  • Place, Birch Lake Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Lending Library
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Hackensack City Hall
    ‪12 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Hackensack

On the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Birch Lake Park and Hackensack City Hall. Also, Lending Library is within half a mile (1 km) and Stony Lake is within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Birch Lake Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lending Library - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hackensack City Hall - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Northern Lights Casino - 11 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Rainy Lake - 14 min drive - 12.3 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Headwaters Restaurant And Bar On Ten Mile - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rendezvous Brewing - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Charng Thai Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪American Legion post 202 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Birchwood Char House And Bar - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Year Around Beautiful Lake Home on Birch Lake 3 hours from Minneapolis.

Our home, our legacy... your playground and escape. Your home away from home. This beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, lake facing and lake shore property sleeps 8-10 comfortably. Spacious and fully equipped open kitchen. Loft suite with King bed and walk in shower. 2 main floor bedrooms and bathroom and one bedroom and bath on the lower level. Open floor plan. Very large deck, patio, gas grill and seating for eight or more. Washer & Dryer on lower level.

NOTE: Our nightly rate is based upon 8 guests for your stay. Any additional guests incur an extra charge of $40 per night, per guest, to account for the extra cleaning, linens and towels necessary during their stay.

There is 85 feet of sandy beach and lake shore just steps from the front door. Dock available for securing your boat and fish house for cleaning fish. Birch Lake is incredibly clear and suitable for swimming, fishing, jet skiing, and boating. Bass, Northerns, Walleye, Crappies and Sunny's can all be caught on Birch Lake. The public landing is just 1 mile from our dock.

Birch Lake never disappoints with beautiful sunsets summer or winter. Within walking distance from our home is the beautiful Paul Bunyan State Trail, a multi-use recreational rail trail running between the cities of Brainerd and Bemidji. Named after the giant lumberjack Paul Bunyan of American folklore, the trail is the longest continuously paved trail in the United States. Excellent for biking, hiking, in-line skating and snowmobiling.

Hackensack is walking distance from the home and the locals welcome the opportunity to share Mark's Market grocery store, Swansons Bait Shop, weekly meat raffles at the American Legion, the best Hardware store, pickle ball courts, disc frisbee and the central town playground for youngsters. When not on the lake check out Rendezvous Brewing, Barrel & Vine, The Dipper, Sun & Fun and so much more!
Walker is just 20 minutes north and is home to many shops and eating establishments. Be sure to check out Northern Lites Casino, Green Scene, Lundrigans, and so many fun shops.

Winter in this home brings a whole new level of serenity! It is beautiful and quiet. The perfect place to rest, reflect and share comfort food over meaningful conversations, fires on the snow covered beach or fireplace and catching up on long awaited book reading. Perfect for cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, ice-fishing and more. Cozy and intimate this is one of the most beautiful times of year to celebrate.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office
  • Printer

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.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Pickleball
  • Water sports equipment
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet
  • Water dispenser

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Quiet Hours from 11 PM-7AM daily No Fireworks allowed Maximum 4 vehicles Only plastic or paper plates, cups on patio and beach

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Quiet hours 11:00 PM-7:00 AM. NO FIREWORKS.

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
Note from host: Quiet hours 11:00 PM-7:00 AM. NO FIREWORKS.
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Quiet hours 11:00 PM-7:00 AM. NO FIREWORKS. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Does Year Around Beautiful Lake Home on Birch Lake 3 hours from Minneapolis. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Year Around Beautiful Lake Home on Birch Lake 3 hours from Minneapolis. to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Year Around Beautiful Lake Home on Birch Lake 3 hours from Minneapolis. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Year Around Beautiful Lake Home on Birch Lake 3 hours from Minneapolis. ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Northern Lights Casino (14-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Year Around Beautiful Lake Home on Birch Lake 3 hours from Minneapolis. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Year Around Beautiful Lake Home on Birch Lake 3 hours from Minneapolis. ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Year Around Beautiful Lake Home on Birch Lake 3 hours from Minneapolis. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Year Around Beautiful Lake Home on Birch Lake 3 hours from Minneapolis. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Year Around Beautiful Lake Home on Birch Lake 3 hours from Minneapolis. to downtown Hackensack?

This vacation home is 0.5 mi away from Hackensack.

Year Around Beautiful Lake Home on Birch Lake 3 hours from Minneapolis. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay at this beautiful property and hope to go again in the future! It was great for all ages. We enjoyed fishing, kayaking, swimming and family time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

S B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed another great stay at Odie’s Place. Plenty of space for everyone on three levels with a view that can’t be beat. They have thought of everything you need in the kitchen and the extra fridge/freezer in the garage comes in handy. The beach area is great for reading, floating/paddle boarding and camp fires. We enjoyed the patio and deck area as well. Everyone could enjoy a meal together at the huge kitchen table or have multiple games going on at once. Communication with the hosts has always been exceptional. Odie’s Place is truly special.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another a Great Stay!

This property works out perfectly for our family. Everything you need is available whether I the kitchen, the family room or at the beach. Great location, lake and views. We will return again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family place

Odie's Place had everything we needed for a great family vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber G.

Liked: Cleanliness
This beautiful lake home was more than we could’ve hoped for! Very spacious with all of the amenities you need. The lake front property with a beach was just perfect. My family loved it so much and we have already booked again for next year. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

We brought my mom for her 80th birthday; she grew up right down the road on birch lake and it is very special to her. Everything was absolutely perfect and she cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place for a Family get Away

Every summer my husband’s side of the Family does a long weekend away together at a rent on the lake. Odie’s Place was an amazing place to stay!!!! They have all the amenities you could need. Bedrooms were comfy, the decks are so nice. Many times we were out sitting and visiting on the deck. The beach was incredible, water was clear for swimming, and the host had plenty of chairs to relax in! There was a fire pit as well on the beach which is always a favorite of mine to be sitting on the beach at night listening to the wave while sitting by the fire.The host is great and very quick to respond. Defiantly a place we would like to stay at again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joleen J., Elkader

Liked: Cleanliness
This was our third stay at Odie's Place, and we absolutely love it here. The cabin fits our family growing family perfectly. Each of our adult children and their spouses enjoy the location, especially Birch Lake and its proximity to Hackensack and the nearby town of Walker.Odie’s Place is well-stocked, super ammenities and offers the perfect blend of convenience, natural beauty, and comfort. We especially appreciate the lovely beach area, dock, and outdoor gathering spaces. The lake is wonderful, and Odie’s makes it even better!
Stayed 12 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Second time staying!

We absolutely love Odie's Place and would love to come back again for a third time! They have all the kitchen stuff you need, fishing poles/life jackets, beach toys, yard games, indoor board games, movies... the works! Highly recommend! Beautiful views and locations.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

S B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and Relaxing

This was our third trip to Odie’s Place and once again enjoyed a lovely week despite some cold, rainy weather. The cabin itself is so accommodating with 3 different levels to give everyone some space when spending days indoors and the huge table was perfect for games-we often had 2 games going in at the same time with plenty of space. There are also lots of options for spending time outdoors as well-with a deck, patio with seating and gas fire table and beach area. We brought our boat and enjoyed some time crusading the lake and fishing. We have been renting cabins for over 30 years and these owners have really thought of everything and they are always quick to respond to questions-definitely top notch.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great lake home for families.

Very clean and spacious home. It was well-stocked with everything we needed (although you may want to bring a few rolls of TP). Lovely outdoor spaces to enjoy. The lake was great for swimming. We rented a boat for 3 days of our time there and had good fishing. It's very close to a paved bike trail that takes you to Hackensack in just a few minutes. Our family had a wonderful time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another Great Week

Can’t wait to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan P., Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness

50 year anniversary family get together

Very clean, updated lake property. We had 7 adults and 2 children. The dining room table was large and comfortable for meals. Also we used picnic table for meals too. Our 11 year old grandson spent many hours fishing and caught many fish. It was the best fishing off a dock we had. Had many fires in fire pit and in gas pit. Some days were rainy so we appreciated all the books in living room and loft and downstairs to read Also a variety of games. When the weather was nice we enjoyed the yard games. Also the Kayak and canoe We had a wonderful week!On Friday we found a restaurant , the Chase, to celebrate our 50 year anniversary. It topped off a great family week in a perfect family cabin! Thank you so much!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joleen J., Elkader

Liked: Cleanliness

Our Early Summer Northwoods Retreat

This is our second 2 week stay at Odie's and we love it!!! The proximity to Hackensack and Walker are a big selling point for us. Our growing family appreciates the location and amenities. We equally enjoy the inside and outside facilities! A quiet well equipped, serene spot.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home in Hackensack

Sept 28-Oct 1st 2023 We had such a wonderful time @ your Beautiful home It had everything you could possibly need.The view of the lake & sunsets were absolutely perfect ! The owners were wonderful to work with .We definitely will be back the 6 of us. Check out the town in Walker fun town for shopping & golfing & the drive is only 15 minutes. Thank you again it was a nice get away
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

kerrie h.

Liked: Cleanliness

A stay at odies

Beautiful property, inside and out. Enjoyed the lake, beach area, patio, and huge table. The pictures of the property are accurate- just as nice as it looks. Kitchen well stocked with good quality cookware etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

S B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Getaway

This is our 2nd year and Odie’s Place and once again it was a wonderful experience. Such a peaceful, relaxing cabin and space. The owners have thought of everything you could ever need from the kitchen to the bedrooms and bathrooms to the children’s area and beach/lake options. The beach area is a great spot to read a book or enjoy the water or just take a nap in the hammock. The deck and patio are an added bonus and a great place to enjoy a quiet morning read or evening cocktail. Communication with the owners is also easy and clear and it it obvious they care a great deal that everyone has an amazing experience during their stay. We have been renting cabins for over 20 years and can’t recommend Odie’s Place highly enough. Can’t wait to come back next summer!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

cheryl s., North Dakota

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and cabin

We were a group of 7 adults and this cabin worked out well. Very nice property, quiet area, yet within walking/biking distance to Hackensack. Beautiful views all around, overall a very relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troy & Donna P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family vacation

Wonderful home. Everything you could think of is provided. Beautiful location. Local food and groceries close by. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another Great Week!

This was our 4th time staying at this property and we will be back again next year -- nothing more needs to be said.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rita M.

Liked: Cleanliness

First Vrbo experience

After a shaky start, everything after went as I had hoped. The cabin was beautiful and everything we needed was available except we ran out of toilet paper and paper towels which we expected with 14 people. We enjoyed ourselves very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it

Property was even better than pictured, so nice to have so many hang out areas, lots of chairs, big grill, nice beach area, lots of life jackets/floaties/beach toys/nice dock area. Kids loved the swimming area and had great time fishing. Kitchen was beautiful, easy spot to work in with many cooks. Second fridge in garage was clean and convenient. Super convenient and easy access to Paul Bunyan State Trail and town. Our 4 year old had an easy time making the distance. The road that the cabin is on was nice and quiet, truly such a peaceful spot to enjoy the long weekend. Even the lake itself wasn’t super busy. Wonderful hosts to work with, we will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful and relaxing

This place had it all. Two families with kids 0 to 12 stayed. There was tons of space inside and out with lots to do. The hosts have really thought of everything. It was great not needing to pack every single thing. They had the baking essentials, life jackets, bikes, sand toys, beach towels and it goes on. The little town is also cute and fun. We spent most our time at the house but enjoyed ice cream, the brewery and the kids fishing contest each week is a must! Pros- Could walk to town Large, clean and spacious house Hosts were very responsive Lots of outside space The neighbors are very friendly and shared the ins and outs Sandy beach and fire pit were great Had everything we needed such as sugar, flour, firewood, sand toys, life jackets etc. Cons- Sound traveled throughout the house The basement was very cold so no one wanted to sleep down there (there were additional sleeping spaces so no big deal)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

BRITTANY W., St. Paul, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

A Delightful Return to Margaret and Kirk's Cabin

This was our second year staying at Margaret and Kirk's cabin, and we were thrilled to see the numerous improvements they've made to their already fantastic property. With ample space for our group of 4 adults and 4 kids under the age of 5, everyone felt comfortable and at ease. The beach is perfect for our needs - it offers plenty of room for the kids to play and the water is crystal clear, free of seaweed. We even had some fun fishing off the dock using the provided fishing poles. Having access to the washer/dryer was a huge plus, allowing us to wash all our clothes and towels during our stay. The appliances are top-notch and make everything so much more convenient. The cabin's location is another highlight, as it's within walking distance to both the park and the ice cream shop. We absolutely love staying at this charming cabin and look forward to our next visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joleen J., Elkader

Liked: Cleanliness

Good times at Odie's Place super spot!

We enjoyed this clean and very well equipped cabin. Our entire family 8 adults and our grandaughter were comfortable. The cabin is so close to town and the bike trail. All the appliances and untensils we needed were available. Comfortable and spacious, great neighbors beautiful interior and exterior. Birch Lake is gorgeous.and we love the view from inside the cabin. We hope to be back next year.
Stayed 15 nights in May 2023