Title: Breathtaking Views, Beautiful Cabin - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Rustic Up North on Big Water ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88080000/88076700/88076681/b5b4bf55.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88080000/88076700/88076681/60baecde.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88080000/88076700/88076681/4ac729da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88080000/88076700/88076681/f6452507.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88080000/88076700/88076681/d7a48af0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At Rustic Up North on Big Water, you can look forward to a firepit, laundry facilities, and a gym. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire cabin 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Gym - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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, and bunkhouse. 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. ## 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 allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total pets 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 ## About the area ![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%7C46.66491%2C-94.26124&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3nt_ocsXug-7C0VYwyLsVV2Q_6A=) Pequot Lakes, MN #### What's nearby - Upper Hay Lake - 8 min drive - 4.7 km - Nelson Lake - 8 min drive - 4.7 km - Deacon's Lodge Golf Course - 23 min drive - 21.6 km - Cross Lake Recreation Area - 29 min drive - 23.0 km - Big Trout Lake - 42 min drive - 30.5 km #### Getting around - Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 40 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Barajas Mexican Grill - ‬14 min drive - ‪The North Star - ‬17 min drive - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬14 min drive - ‪Dockside Lounge - ‬20 min drive - ‪Norway Ridge Supper Club - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rustic Up North on Big Water pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). ### What time is check-in at Rustic Up North on Big Water? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Rustic Up North on Big Water? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Rustic Up North on Big Water located? > Situated on the beach, this cabin is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Nelson Lake and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Upper Hay Lake. Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway and Wildwedge Golf & Mini Golf are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Rustic Up North on Big Water Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent 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) ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric L. Nov 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Stay! Really nice property and plenty of space for our family. ##### Eric L. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy K. Oct 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Tracy K. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin K. Jan 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Erin K. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan N. Feb 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Megan N. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kara R., Owatonna, MN Feb 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Kara R. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen B. Jan 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Kathleen B. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Kelly N. Jan 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Kelly N. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashley M. Jan 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Ashley M. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Julie L. Nov 28, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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 ##### Julie L. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022