[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Your Gateway to Fun. Nisswa is the perfect getaway! Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76980000/76977800/76977728/1f7d52da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76980000/76977800/76977728/bd08ed65.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76980000/76977800/76977728/937517f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76980000/76977800/76977728/f648bb6f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76980000/76977800/76977728/7b5974a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled among the trees in a quiet neighborhood, Poplar Retreat offers a cozy getaway to the Brainerd Lakes Region. Walk downtown Nisswa, hike, bike or boat right from your doorstep and enjoy nearby golf courses. Unwind in the TV and game room or explore our Old Bunkhouse. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102600 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Air conditioning - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Your Gateway to Fun. Nisswa is the perfect getaway! Poplar Retreat is the perfect getaway for the Brainerd Lakes Region. Walk to downtown Nisswa, hike, bike, boat, snowmobile - its right out the door. Hit the greens with tons of nearby golf courses. Or hangout in the TV & game room. Just add you! Our home is surrounded by trees in a quiet neighborhood. Check out our Old Bunkhouse we renovated from an old structure. It reminds us of our kid days at overnight camp. But much nicer! Note: Pets are welcome (dogs) with a $75 pet fee per dog per stay. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a lake ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Golfing 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 - Unit size: 2,600 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48230000/48225200/48225200/6420b3e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Eagle Pines: Rare, Beautiful North Shore of Gull Lake Nisswa - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.2 Wonderful 48 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=48225200&PinnedHotelID=48225200&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sequoia Cabin Residences](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95480000/95471800/95471715/a6046762.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nature Link Resort Nisswa - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 58 reviews CA $234 CA $271 total includes taxes & fees Nov 2 - Nov 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=95471715&PinnedHotelID=95471715&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102350000/102344800/102344749/a03f8001.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### NEW!! 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No Party allowed. Do not leave Pets unattended indoor and outdoor. Please observe after hour noises ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### 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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated 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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=46.531998,-94.28013&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ad%60%7BGxam%7EP%3FW%3FU%3FW%40U%3FU%40W%40U%40U%40UBW%40U%40UBUBUBWBSBUDUBUDUDSBUDUDSFSDSFUFSDSFSFSFSFQHSFQHQFQHQHQHSHOHOHQJOJQHMJOJOHMLOHMLMJMJMJMLKJKLKLKLKJKLILILKLGNILGLILINELGLGNELENENELENELCNANENALCNANANANAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40NBL%40NDN%40NBLFNBNDLDNDLDNFLFLDNHLHLFLHNFJJLHLHLJLJJJLJLJJJLLJLJLJLJLJNJNJLJNHLJPHNHPHNJPHPHPFPHPFPHPFRFPHRFRFRDRFRDTFRDRDRDTDTDRBTDTBTBTBRBVBTBTBT%40T%40V%40TBT%3FT%40V%40T%3FT%40V%3FT%3FV%3FT%3FVAT%3FVATAT%3FTCVATATATCVCTCTCTCTCTCTETCRETETERERETGRETGPERGRGRIRGPGRIPGRIPGPIPINKRININIPKNINKLKNKNKLKNKLKLKLMJKJMLMJKJMJMHMJMHKHOHMFMHMHOFMFMFOFMDODMDODOBMDOBOBOBMBO%40OBM%40O%3FO%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAO%3FOAOCMAOCOCOCMCOCMEOEOEMEOEMGMGOGMGMIMIOGMIMIMIMKKIMKMKMKKMMKKKKMKMMMIOMMIMKQKMIOKOKQIOIOIQIQIQIQGQISGQISGQGSGSGSESGQGUESGUESESCUEUESCUEUCUCUCUCUCUAWAUCUAUAWAUAU%3FUAW%3FU%3FW%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QnjNGrGrV5VaMULmFVZaNm5I4JU=) Nisswa, MN #### What's nearby - MN Surf Co - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Nisswa City Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km - Nisswa Family Fun Center - 5 min drive - 4.7 km - The Pines Golf Course - 6 min drive - 5.7 km - Gull Lake - 7 min drive - 7.5 km #### Getting around - Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 27 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The North Star - ‬12 min drive - ‪Zorbaz - ‬10 min drive - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 min drive - ‪Lakes Tavern - ‬7 min drive - ‪Commander Restaurant & Bar - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Your Gateway to Fun. Nisswa is the perfect getaway! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Your Gateway to Fun. Nisswa is the perfect getaway!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Your Gateway to Fun. Nisswa is the perfect getaway!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Your Gateway to Fun. Nisswa is the perfect getaway! located? > Situated on a lake, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Nisswa City Park and MN Surf Co. Nisswa Family Fun Center is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Your Gateway to Fun. Nisswa is the perfect getaway! 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 14 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### LeAnn J. Jul 21, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Get Away Great place for a family get away, very clean and welcoming, plenty of space inside and out, Responsive owners ##### LeAnn J. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wayne C. Sep 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Golf trip Nice location, easy acces and well located for numerous golf experiences ##### Wayne C. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Neil F., Minneapolis Jul 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay! We have an annual golf trip up to the Nisswa/Brainerd lakes area. This is the perfect place to stay. It’s spacious, clean, and has all of the amenities you could need. I highly recommend this place! ##### Neil F. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nate Sep 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Loved the stay at this house. A bit of a miscommunication on the amount of available rooms and beds compared to the listing online but still very enjoyable ##### Nate Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela H. Jun 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Family Getaway! We had such a great week! The cabin exceeded our expectations! It was fully stocked and communication with the owners was great. The location was perfect for what we wanted to experience this trip, a couple of boat days on Gull, half day boat day on Lower Cullen, shopping/dining in Nisswa, Paul Bunyan Land, go-karts and mini golf all so close by. Thanks for sharing your beautiful cabin with us, we made some great family memories! ##### Angela H. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane W. May 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great weekend! We enjoyed our stay! A great host! ##### Jane W. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tasha M. Oct 26, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay! Perfect place to stay with a family or group of friends. Loved the outdoor space and bunkhouse! ##### Tasha M. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jody J. Aug 31, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice! This place has a lot of room, big kitchen, nice yard in the back, very unique furnishings. Quiet neighborhood. ##### Jody J. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denis S. Aug 18, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great and Relaxing Weekend! My friends and I spent a long weekend at, "Your Gateway to Fun" and couldn't have had a better time! The property was extremely clean, well kept, and exactly the size we were looking for to comfortable house 6 people. The kitchen/Grill was fully stocked with everything you could imagine to facilitate a great meal. The outdoor space, with the back deck and fire pit, was definitely a highlight of our weekend. The property is just .7 miles away from Nisswa town center which was a welcomed surprise! I would stay here again without a doubt! ##### Denis S. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Link K. Aug 11, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Nisswa Getaway We spent a fantastic 2 weeks at this property in July/August of 2022. The location is a very short hop to the main drag in Nisswa. Easy walk to plenty of restaurants and shops. The place was just as advertised and very well stocked with everything you might need. We were very comfortable for our lengthy stay. The owner was on the ball with communication throughout the entire process. Definitely recommend and will be on our list next year when we are back in the area. ##### Link K. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Neil F., Minneapolis Jul 26, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent place to stay in Nisswa! This property was great! My friends and I wanted to check out some of the amazing golf courses in this area but didn't want to be tied to one specific resort. We found this awesome house located in Nisswa, which was centrally located between many of the courses. The house had everything we needed for our stay and more. It was clean and comfortable. I highly recommend staying here. ##### Neil F. 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