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Rustic Up North on Big Water

Beachfront cabin on lakefront Pequot Lakes location

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, video games

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Pequot Lakes, MN
  • Place, Lower Hay Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Upper Hay Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Nelson Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Pequot Lakes

On the beach.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Pequot Lakes cabin, you'll find Nelson Lake and Upper Hay Lake. Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway and Wildwedge Golf & Mini Golf are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lower Hay Lake - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Upper Hay Lake - 7 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Nelson Lake - 8 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway - 12 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Wildwedge Golf & Mini Golf - 13 min drive - 5.6 miles

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The North Star - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Barajas Mexican Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dockside Lounge - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Commander Restaurant & Bar - ‬19 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.

Rustic Up North on Big Water

Beautiful on the water Cabin with wood-burning fireplace, four bedrooms, two bathrooms. In the heart of Pequot Lakes close to hiking, biking, walking, snowmobiling, ATV trails. Public landing is nearby for fall fishing, Or for winter weekends ice fishing is in your front yard.
Perfect cozy cabin so close to the water you can enjoy the lake without leaving the living room.
This iconic cabin was originally built in 1940s and added on to in the 1970s, This cabin has new appliances and a gas range perfect for homemade dinners, a walkout basement has additional sleeping, entertainment and washer and dryer. While this cabin has beautiful updates, please note that we have maintained the old charm,
You’ll fall in love with the lake side deck, fall colors and beautiful lake views.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Kayak

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Please inquire with host if extra pets requested

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Rustic Up North on Big Water to the airport?

This cabin is 33 mi (40-min drive) away from the Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Rustic Up North on Big Water have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

How close is Rustic Up North on Big Water to the beach?

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

Does Rustic Up North on Big Water offer free breakfast?

This cabin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Rustic Up North on Big Water?

No, there is no casino at this cabin.

What time is check-in at Rustic Up North on Big Water?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Rustic Up North on Big Water?

Free parking is not available at this cabin.

Does Rustic Up North on Big Water have a pool?

This cabin does not have a pool.

Does Rustic Up North on Big Water have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cabin.

How close is Rustic Up North on Big Water to downtown Pequot Lakes?

This cabin is 4.8 mi away from Pequot Lakes.

Reviews

Rustic Up North on Big Water Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lois V.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin had beautiful views and if peace & quiet was what you are looking for, this is the place to be. For us, the only negative was it listed WiFi as an amenity but the day before we checked in, we were told there was none. If not for that fact, I would have said it was ideal. Knowing that now, I would still rent the cabin again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin had a wonderful view and a great deck with a fire pit that we enjoyed every night. Our 3-year-old and 2-year-old grandkids laughed and giggled catching bluegills right off the end of the dock. Would love to stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Maria W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The location, layout, and style of this cabin is great. We also really enjoyed quiet evenings on the deck looking out at the lake. However, this cabin really needs a deep clean, we hadn’t planned for no wi-fi, and it would’ve been nice to open the windows, but there were no screens. Owner was easy to communicate with, and check in and out were easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

patrick d.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Easy check-in, nice area and host was quick to reply with a question I had in regards to WiFi, pretty sure the listing had listed wifi as an amenity, but wasn't available when we were at the cabin. Phone service was poor with AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon. The biggest downside was the mice poop. We were looking for blankets in the bedroom closest to the garage and I turned on my flashlight to see a ton of mice poop in the closet(I can provide pictures). After looking for blankets, we made dinner and opened a drawer in the kitchen to find mouse poop as well. Not impressed. Also, there were tons of cobwebs on the dining room chandelier. Also dead spiders and cobwebs on the window sill in the master bedroom, which the pillows pretty much lay right on top of these windows.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara R., Owatonna, MN

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing House

Absolutely loved our stay here! Brought my older kids up to do some ice fishing and some quality time together. While it was super cold outside, we enjoyed the fireplace the entire weekend! TV was hard to connect to but once we used our hotspot it worked great. The communication with the owners was awesome and I will definitely have this on my saved list of places to return to!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun NYE Weekend with Family

We had a great time here playing NYE games with family. Lots of fires in the fireplace, and also on the deck with the propane fire table. It’s a beautiful location. We had 8 people: myself and husband, my 2 parents, our 2 teenage daughters, and they each brought a friend. The only issue we had was with the lower level. It’s pretty loud down there. Also the 4 chair/sleepers would really only work for small children. They fold out into a small arch shape. But we brought a blow up sleeping mattress so it worked out. Plenty of open areas to cook & play!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Stay!

Really nice property and plenty of space for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home on the lake

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful cabin. Gorgeous updates throughout with any amenity you may need in the home during your stay. The sunrise can’t be beat in this location and we won’t hesitate to book on our next trip up north! Thank you Jennifer!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cabin!

We really loved our stay here and will hopefully be back next year! It fit 7 adults comfortably if trundle bed is used. Great, fast communication with host about any questions we had. Only suggestion is more towels and sheets for trundle bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Kelly N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful winter lake views!

Our family of three plus our dog really enjoyed our weekend stay. We took walks out on the frozen lake and enjoyed the beautiful views of the lake from the cabin. The cabin was just as described and had everything we needed. The wifi is not great so just be prepared - we used cellular/personal hotspot so we could stream movies/video games for the kid. Nice open main level with beautiful views and plenty of space for meals, games, relaxing. Beds are ok - the Queen w/loft room mattress was not so comfy (you can feel some springs) and the loft does not have a mattress. My kid loved going up there to hang out but can’t imagine anyone could sleep up there. The lake facing bedroom with the other queen mattress was comfortable. No shades in this room. This room was chilly with just floorboard heat. Lightweight blankets and comforters so it was a bit chilly and we had to crank up the heat. We didn’t use the downstairs as we just had three people. It’s a steep/narrow spiral staircase down and a semi finished basement with a TV, couch and bathroom. Furnace/mechanicals are in the room, not behind a wall, so it gets a little noisy down there. Overall we really enjoyed the property! I think it would sleep up to 6 comfortably, more than that you will have to get creative with the basement pullout couch and air mattresses.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful views!

A wonderful property with amazing views. We went mid-week and it was so peaceful. Cleared some snow for ice skating and fishing on the lake, long winter walks, just what we needed. Hope to be back to enjoy over the summer as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Christmas getaway

The picture perfect lake view was astounding…the lights on the heavy blanketed trees…amazing! My adult children loved the indoor fire place as we do bonfires nightly in late summer and autumn but they have never had indoor fire! Appliances first rate, beds comfy, …can i say more! We LOVED it!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vrbo with beautiful view

Great place to stay. Only reason I rated overall good instead of excellent is that internet service wasn't great but would definitely rent again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022