[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # VELVET SPRINGS Farmhouse on 6 Acres/300 Feet of Private Lakeshore (free pontoon Family-friendly vacation home on the beach, with water park ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18767700/18767682/8ffac2cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18767700/18767682/625bd974.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18767700/18767682/909e63df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18767700/18767682/e067c55d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18767700/18767682/3850f70a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to a serene lakeside retreat at Velvet Lake, where swimming and fishing await on your private lake. Enjoy the campfire area with picnic tables, take advantage of shuttle service to Crosslake or bring your own boat with access only 2.5 miles away. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 123000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - 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. ### VELVET SPRINGS Farmhouse on 6 Acres/300 Feet of Private Lakeshore (free pontoon Perfect for small or large groups. Velvet Lake is a private lake great for swimming and fishing. Free use of our pontoon and we cover the first tank of gas. Room for tents or campers. Campfire area with picnic table. Shuttle service to Crosslake. Bringing your own boat? Whitefish chain public access is only 2.5 miles away and we have plenty of room for parking. Pets upon approval. We can make arrangements for any special needs. Only 2 1/2 hours from twin cities. ## 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 required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 3 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Area rugs in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: Outside only ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the city center - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Boat - Foosball table - Golf - Snow sports gear - Tennis - Water park - Water sports equipment - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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 - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 3,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105410000/105409500/105409433/b69ed946.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Large Private Lake Front Home w/space to entertain Crosslake - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.2 Wonderful 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-25&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=105409433&PinnedHotelID=105409433&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/100000000/99991900/99991898/w1024h767x0y1-f5b5d2f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Don’t Miss This Cozy Rock Lake Fall Escape Crosslake - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 12 reviews CA $168 CA $747 total includes taxes & fees Oct 15 - Oct 16 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=99991898&PinnedHotelID=99991898&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108760000/108750700/108750676/45e1ad94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful 5-bedroom house in Enchanting Crosslake -Pontoon Incl with 7 day stay! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have elevators A car is required for transportation to and from this property ## 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%7C46.66414%2C-94.04659&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=U_3JaGYj-uMYlAcWxVl_v77FEkk=) Crosslake, MN #### What's nearby - Cross Lake Recreation Area - 9 min drive - 7.2 km - Crosslake Town Square - 9 min drive - 7.2 km - Crosswoods Golf Course - 9 min drive - 7.6 km - Kicks on Route 66 - 10 min drive - 8.3 km - Crosslake Community Center - 15 min drive - 11.5 km #### Getting around - Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 42 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Wharf - ‬14 min drive - ‪50 Lakes Bar & Bottle Shop - ‬18 min drive - ‪Cedar Chest - ‬9 min drive - ‪Maucieri's Italian Bistro & Deli - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is VELVET SPRINGS Farmhouse on 6 Acres/300 Feet of Private Lakeshore (free pontoon pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at VELVET SPRINGS Farmhouse on 6 Acres/300 Feet of Private Lakeshore (free pontoon? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### Where is VELVET SPRINGS Farmhouse on 6 Acres/300 Feet of Private Lakeshore (free pontoon located? > Located in Crosslake, this beachfront vacation home is in the city center, steps from Crow Wing State Forest, and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Pine Lake. Crosswoods Golf Course and Crosslake Town Square 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 ## VELVET SPRINGS Farmhouse on 6 Acres/300 Feet of Private Lakeshore (free pontoon Reviews 9.8 ### 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) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 87 8 - Good 11 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### DONITA V. Jul 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Summer stay Loved having the pontoon boat and the pedal boat. The dogs had a great time. Everyone had their own bedroom.Daughter said her sheets on her bed were wonderful. Had a great time ##### DONITA V. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeremy B. Sep 4, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great retreat Had a great family vacation! ##### Jeremy B. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel H. Aug 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay for a family weekend! We had the best time here! It perfectly slept 4 couples, my niece and our dogs. We had a great time hanging out in the beautiful yard, swimming in the lake and catching fish off the dock. It was also awesome how close it was to so many great spots in crosslake. Larry was easy to communicate with as well. Definitely recommend! ##### Rachel H. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michele S. May 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent family retreat Wonderful property for generational gatherings. This is our second time for a long Memorial weekend and it felt like coming home this year. Fishing, boating or just enjoying the view, it is perfect. ##### Michele S. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Isaac S. Aug 28, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Large group gathering Simply amazing, isolated, close to crosslake, everything you would want for a weekend getaway ##### Isaac S. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Londa A. Aug 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our stay at Velvet Springs The property, farmhouse and lake/pontoon were as described. Our granddaughters loved fish and release off the dock. The pontoon was alot of fun, everyone enjoyed it!. The farmhouse was immaculate, very clean and as described. Fun and interesting accommodations. Loved the eclectic art and decor. We will be back for a longer stay!!! ##### Londa A. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane S. Aug 26, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful family vacation. Larry and Julie were wonderful! Outstanding. Will rent again! ##### Diane S. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Tonya B., Atlanta, GA Aug 18, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place for family stay We enjoyed the house and the lake very much. It was quiet and peaceful. The house had lots of space inside and outside for the family. The only issue I had was with dog allergies in the house. ##### Tonya B. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sajan A. Sep 5, 2018 #### Great location. Great house! Very nice, well kept, clean and spacious house with all of the amenities you'd want for your stay. Great Beautiful lake that is great for fishing. Pontoon was definitely a bonus which we enjoyed so much. Would definitely stay here again and recommend to my friends. Thanks Larry, it was nice meeting you. ##### Sajan A. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shelley M. Jul 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Velvet Springs We had a wonderful weekend with extended family. The property was beautiful and just as described in the listing. Having the pontoon and paddle boats made it even better. Thank you so much for letting us stay in your wonderfully eclectic home! ##### Shelley M. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie C. Aug 17, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Fun! We had a great time! The house was very clean and was exactly as listed. Great location … the lake was beautiful. Larry was very responsive to our calls - and Heidi (the dog) was a joy to be around! Having the pontoon boat and paddle boat at the property was awesome! Would definitely return. ##### Julie C. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Carol W. Aug 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacation The house was very clean and nicely decorated. We loved the patio where we hung out a lot. The playground was neglected and broken swings. It was great to have the pontoon until the motor stopped our last day. Larry was there and tried to fix it. It was fun running about the lake with the paddle boat. Overall we had a good time. Thanks Larry for sharing your home with us. ##### Carol W. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nora L., Minneapolis Jul 18, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family summer lake vacation We had such a great stay at Larry‘s house. It is like a museum like another person said about their stay. There is so much room for everyone. Lots of entertainment for all. Larry is also an amazing artist. Please check out his art on the walls. We would surely come back again. ##### Nora L. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karley G. Sep 8, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great time with family! The fam and 2 pups had a great time hanging out at Larry’s place! The pontoon was awesome and we had a great time playing in the water with our dogs. It was the first time they experienced the great outdoors and they loved it! Had fun by the fire eating s’mores and sharing stories and laughs, and the foosball table was a hit too. Thanks for the memories! ##### Karley G. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary Kay B. Aug 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hated to Leave An awesome place for our annual family summer vacation. We were a group of 8, 4 adults, 4 kids (ages 10-6) + 2 dogs. Beautiful well-equipped home with lots to look at and gorgeous lake. Kids had a blast fishing, swimming, playing games, eating s’mores around the fire pit. House was very clean with plenty of a/c and fans. Nearby Cross Lake has a big grocery store with enough of the vegetarian and gluten free options we needed. We hope we can come again! ##### Mary Kay B. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew H. Jul 1, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A breath of the north. Amazing time! Kids developed an itch for fishing after countless pan fish were caught. The accommodations were as expected and we were all very happy. 3 dogs ran themselves tired dodging in and out of the woods and water. 10/10 would like to experience it in January! ##### Andrew H. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melanie W., LaCrosse, Wisconsin Aug 23, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Velvet victorian Quiet, relaxing. Private lake with many fish. Dishwasher did not get dishes clean. Otherwise all the amenities you could want. ##### Melanie W. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Brittany N. Jul 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Getaway The property was just as described. Use of the pontoon was a highlight of the trip. Tons of fish to catch off the dock and even more off the pontoon. Great swimming on the middle of the lake. Lots of breakable Nick-Nacks but was easily able to put them up higher where the toddlers couldn’t reach. Larry was extremely responsive to any issues or concerns. Only downside is that a realtor and huge family stopped by and wanted to tour the house during our stay - we declined because it felt like an invasion of privacy since our stuff was scattered everywhere. The garage door was opened and if we didn’t have the dogs in the house they might have done it anyways since they said they saw us on the pontoon but we were on our way back. Only recommendation would be to have an updated TV in the basement for movies on rainy days - the TV/VCR wouldn’t work properly. Also, the outdoor grill is older and the heat source isn’t very strong if you plan on grilling anything outside. Loved the stay otherwise! ##### Brittany N. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Judy W. Aug 8, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great accommodations for a large group Everyone in my large extended family had good things to say about our week-long stay here. PROS: Free pontoon plus free gas! (It's a little shabby; we didn't care. Lots of adults and kids could fish at the same time.) Paddleboat with ladder – kids took it out to swim (with life jackets); never worried about them taking it out alone because the lake is very small and generally calm. The kids caught sunfish off the dock as soon as they dropped in a line (a few bullheads too). Private lake is very quiet, location is very private, nicely landscaped. Water at end of dock is shallow enough to stand – we didn't worry much about the kids being down there; nice dock with 2 benches. Good view of lake/beach/dock from the house. Roomy house with many different spaces, so you aren't on top of each other and always have a spot to get away if you want. Lovely patio with grill; 2nd patio and fire pit off the lower level. Two large eating areas inside, fully stocked kitchen. Plenty of beach towels; life jackets available, although we used our own. Lots of parking for multiple cars, trailers, etc. Comfortable beds and seating; window AC in every bedroom and one in living room. Crosslake is only 2.5 miles away, an easy run for groceries. Nice owner, easy to reach, responds promptly. Caught fish every time we went out (9-year-old grandson caught a 28" large-mouth bass.) CONS: No public access for our 2 jet skis; had to take them to another lake to use them, which we did on 2 days. Never caught a crappie; we caught sunnies, bass and bullheads but didn't see any other types of fish. This is a very small lake with no access to larger lakes. Swimming area is rather weedy. Downstairs is dark and has a musty basement smell; it bothered my daughter's allergies and some folks wouldn't stay down there because of that (and the taxidermy!) Living room is quite dark, though comfortable. Finally, if you like kitsch, this is the place for you. I don't know if it's intentional but there's LOTS of it. ##### Judy W. Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam D. Jun 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Stay We loved the property. The lake was wonderful for fishing. Having the pontoon available was super. Larry was very responsive to our questions. The house is very interesting. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2b7c9525-41c0-4907-8a43-1bf232452cf4-1749423273075.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/836e18d0-5915-4240-b4af-ad8745ca9c9c-1749423274584.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/1eb17dd4-7869-4f1d-b079-bde72d9bf3bc-1749423271197.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Adam D. Stayed 5 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Katie S. Sep 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in ##### Katie S. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trisha M. Sep 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Labor day week with family 2024 Wonderful lake view, having the pontoon was great to get out on the water and enjoy nature; my chocolate lab mix had a blast roaming around chasing her tennis balls. The landscaping on the property is beautiful, we were kept in supply of firewood for bonfires every night! The Farmhouse itself is very eclectic, quirky, and beautiful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and Larry was a very very welcoming host. We will definitely be back. ##### Trisha M. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie S. Jul 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Kids paradise The home was just as the pictures showed! The kitchen was easy to cook in, dishwasher great, fridge is large top fridge over freezer. No ice; we bought ice cube trays at DG in town. The eat in area was roomy, we folded the beautiful table clothes up and set them aside~ We appreciated fans in each bedroom! The landscape on the lakeside was perfect for the grandkids to play on their own, peddle boat, and swim! We brought a kayak, also rented some in town, and had our own SUP…the pontoon is like an old crest we had owned in Michigan so we knew how to get her to start and did take a ride in! There were plenty of beach towels in the utility room cabinets for us too. The fishing off the end of the dock was amazing!!! BIG sunfish, bass and even baby walleye! Having a clothesline to hang wet suits, towels and life jackets on was so helpful too. We appreciated the wood for an outdoor fire, and making s’mores! The porch area and seating outside was delightful too. Our only wish would have been for a TV that worked. We had a few rainy periods that the game playing was exhausted and we’d hoped to watch a movie together…We were able to piece together cables to get the basement DVR to work, but it was in B/W. Our only other problem we solved was covering a few windows for sleeping~We did use towels and foil! Thanks for sharing your property with our family! We were refreshed from city life! ##### Julie S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anthony R. Jul 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Velvet Lake The lake home is roomy. The fish were biting. Close to Cross Lake and Mt biking. ##### Anthony R. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Ruth S. Aug 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy #### 2nd Time Everything was neat & clean ##### Ruth S. 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