Title: Relaxing retreat on Rice Lake! Quiet lake views w/full deck, fire pit, & hot tub Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Relaxing retreat on Rice Lake! Quiet lake views w/full deck, fire pit, & hot tub ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104060000/104050300/104050255/a6eb8348.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104060000/104050300/104050255/103267a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104060000/104050300/104050255/0d7ba915.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104060000/104050300/104050255/w1024h680x0y0-55845e6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104060000/104050300/104050255/998d137d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Rice Lake Retreat, a serene lakefront home ideal for family vacations. Unwind in the sun room with stunning views of Rice Lake, enjoy outdoor dining and seating areas on the back deck, or relax in the hot tub overlooking beautifully landscaped stairs leading to the fire pit and dock. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Relaxing retreat on Rice Lake! Quiet lake views w/full deck, fire pit, & hot tub A quiet lake retreat for the whole family! THE HOUSE - RICE LAKE RETREAT This home is located on a quiet bay of Rice Lake, which feeds into the Mississippi River, great for fishing, swimming off the boat, and river cruising. Bedroom #1 on the main level features a queen bed and 44" smart TV. Bedroom #2, also on main level, includes a queen bed, 50" smart TV, and incredible lake views. The full bathroom on the main floor includes a tub/shower combo. Enjoy making meals in the full kitchen, which includes dishes and cookware, a dishwasher, refrigerator and beverage fridge, oven and range, eat-in breakfast table, and massive island for dining, food prep, and games. The living room includes a large sectional sofa and 55" smart TV, with direct access to the back deck where you can enjoy outdoor dining and seating areas. The sun room is the star of the main floor, boasting stunning lake views, a work station with extra monitor, and gas fireplace - a room begging for coffee in the morning and a good book in the evening! The walk-out basement includes Bedroom #3, which has a king bed, 50" smart TV, and extensive closet space, along with lake views. Nearby Bedroom #4 has a twin over full bunkbed, along with a 44" smart TV. The full basement bathroom boasts a double vanity and full tub/shower combo. The basement family room includes a 65" smart TV, gas fireplace, and section recliner sofa with 3 push button reclining sections. Adjacent to the game room, with a large high top table for food, games, puzzles, this area is perfect for entertaining as well as relaxing. You will also have access to the full laundry room in the basement, including a utility sink. Going outside from the basement will put you right next to the hot tub and on to the patio, leading to the beautifully landscaped stairs to the fire pit and dock. For the kids, the side yard includes a lofted playhouse, along with a swing set in the front yard. THE LAKE Rice Lake is 434 acres, feeding directly into the Mississippi River. While this house does not have a swimming beach, the lake gets up to 25 feet deep, and is great for pontoon cruising and swimming. There is also a public swimming beach and boat launch at nearby Lum Park. Any anglers looking for a place to drop a line will find a bounty of walleye, northern pike, muskie, and smallmouth bass, among others, and the river access makes trolling a breeze. We are happy to make boat rental recommendations, including a company that has offered special rates to Rice Lake Retreat renters. THE AREA Located just east of downtown Brainerd, Rice Lake Retreat is centrally located to offer easy access to the full Brainerd Lakes Area. To our east, Crosby is 10 minutes away and offers a bevy of new restaurants, boutique shopping, and over 50 miles of world-class biking and hiking trails in the Cuyuna County State Recreation Area. To our west, Brainerd and Baxter give easy access to multiple grocery stores, Target, Wal-Mart, Costco, and a myriad of chain and local restaurants, as well as the 120-mile Paul Bunyan bike trail. To the north, Nisswa and Pequot Lakes are a 20-minute drive away and offer hundreds of holes of best in class golf (Madden's, Cragun's, Grandview, and more), along with small town charm and seasonal festivals. In the immediate area, Dunmire's Bar & Grill is a 10 minute walk, and it's a 5 minute drive to Cub Foods and Starbucks. THE RULES Rice Lake Retreat does NOT allow: \- pets \- large gatherings or events \- bachelor or bachelorette parties \- smoking of any kind, including vaping, indoor and outdoors \-Quiet hours are from 10pm-7am Sunday-Thursday, 11pm-7am Friday and Saturday We require a 3-night minimum stay from Memorial Day to Labor Day, and a 2-night minimum the rest of the year. Extended stay rates (1 month or more) are available upon request for off-season stays. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the bay - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sledding 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) ### General - Garden - Recycling - Unit size: 2,500 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 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 ### 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 This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Long-term renters welcome 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 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 Brainerd, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Gull Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at North Central Speedway or Brainerd International Raceway. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling. [Visit our Brainerd travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brainerd.dx6059985) [View more Holiday homes in Brainerd](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brainerd-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6059985-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C46.38816%2C-94.15783&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=V2jx0qVo4Dmn2CnanfleKvGglIA=) Brainerd, MN ### What's nearby - Rice Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Lake Ossawinnamakee - 9 min drive - 4.7 miles - Paul Bunyan Land - 20 min drive - 11.2 miles - Brainerd International Raceway - 22 min drive - 13.8 miles - Gull Lake - 28 min drive - 18.7 miles ### Getting around - Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 3 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive - ‪Casey's General Store - ‬5 min drive - 5 Rocks - ‪Wings Airport Cafè - ‬4 min drive - ‪Dairy Queen Grill & Chill - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Relaxing retreat on Rice Lake! Quiet lake views w/full deck, fire pit, & hot tub pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Relaxing retreat on Rice Lake! Quiet lake views w/full deck, fire pit, & hot tub? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Relaxing retreat on Rice Lake! Quiet lake views w/full deck, fire pit, & hot tub? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Relaxing retreat on Rice Lake! Quiet lake views w/full deck, fire pit, & hot tub located? > Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Rice Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Lum Park and WonderTrek Children's Museum. Mill Ave Park is 3 mi (4.9 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Relaxing retreat on Rice Lake! Quiet lake views w/full deck, fire pit, & hot tub Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 18 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan L. 16 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great stay and views. Quiet lake and had it mostly to ourselves for boating. ##### Ryan L. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael B. 18 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Retreat - Beautiful Location We had a wonderful stay. Everything was as advertised and the place was very clean. Would happily stay again. Thanks! ##### Michael B. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue C. 20 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Minnesota Retreat Great place to stay! We used it as home base for biking, hiking and kayaking rivers and lakes in the area! At the end of the day, was wonderful place to relax in the hot tub, read a book overlooking the lake. Hosts were great to work with! ##### Sue C. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Talia K. 18 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful lakeside retreat! Stayed here with my family, and it was an absolutely amazing, relaxing weekend! Randy and Sandy were incredibly easy to communicate with, the beds were comfortable, everything was so clean, the kitchen had everything you needed, and the backyard/hottub/lake view was incredible. Great location too to Crosby and Brainerd. ##### Talia K. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheila W. 31 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family vacation! We all had a fantastic time at this lovely home. Randy was great and met our every need. We also rented a pontoon that made for fun days on Rice Lake. We will be back! ##### Sheila W. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa O. 6 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect up north getaway The property was wonderful!! The set-up was perfect for families with multiple bedrooms, a beautiful sitting area overlooking the lake for morning coffee and a great basement for games and relaxing! The hosts were very friendly and attentive to our needs. All the basic needs were beyond fully stocked (towels, toilet paper, etc). We would 💯 stay here again next summer! Had a GREAT time! ##### Lisa O. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert L. 22 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lake Fun Great house and wonderd hosts. Would definitely stay again and recommend to friends. ##### Robert L. 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