Title: Amazing Yard! Kayaks, Fire Pit, Games, Huge Family Room & More! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=95966628&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Amazing Yard! Kayaks, Fire Pit, Games, Huge Family Room & More! Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Amazing Yard! Kayaks, Fire Pit, Games, Huge Family Room & More! ![Property grounds - Amazing Yard! Kayaks, Fire Pit, Games, Huge Family Room & More! (Merrifield)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95970000/95966700/95966628/8120231d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, foosball, table tennis - Amazing Yard! Kayaks, Fire Pit, Games, Huge Family Room & More! (Merrifield)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95970000/95966700/95966628/26bca895.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Amazing Yard! Kayaks, Fire Pit, Games, Huge Family Room & More! (Merrifield)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95970000/95966700/95966628/9424d80c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Amazing Yard! Kayaks, Fire Pit, Games, Huge Family Room & More! (Merrifield)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95970000/95966700/95966628/5e65e6d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Amazing Yard! Kayaks, Fire Pit, Games, Huge Family Room & More! (Merrifield)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95970000/95966700/95966628/15e34235.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to a serene retreat with ample space for multigenerational fun. This spacious property features an expansive yard, adorable boathouse, playhouse, and massive family room perfect for bonding and creating lifelong memories. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102460 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Amazing Yard! Kayaks, Fire Pit, Games, Huge Family Room & More! Get your group up north for a quiet, spacious experience that will create memories that will last a lifetime! This property has a ton of room to run around! It features an amazing yard, cute boathouse, playhouse, 3 season game room in the pole building and a massive family room and much more! They yard and firepit is a huge space for running and playing! The lake is small, but there is a boat access for guests. Featured Amenities Kayaks Game Room Ping Pong Foosball Darts Great firepit area Huge family room Games The Space There is a one bedroom upstairs and two downstairs. There is a massive family room downstairs and a game room we creating in the garage. Guest Communication We provide an online guidebook packed with helpful information and links to make vacation planning easy! This guidebook is sent out immediately after the full booking process is completed. Guests love it—it includes over 10 videos showcasing the home and its amenities, along with detailed instructions and tips. We kindly ask that it's shared with all adults staying at the property. Plus, every guest has our personal cell number and is encouraged to call or text us anytime, 24/7, with questions or anything they might need. Guests will have access to the whole property. Door codes are sent via text three days before the check in date. MN Real Estate and Management: Your Premier Vacation Partner in Central MN MN RE&M is a trusted industry leader in Central Minnesota, dedicated to providing exceptional experience for visitors to the area. For years, we have partnered with homeowners to ensure guests enjoy the best possible stay in the area. We offer online guidebooks packed with valuable information and videos to help guests prepare for their visit. Additionally, every guest has 24/7 access to our team via call or text, ensuring prompt assistance within minutes. This spring, we are launching an extensive area guide in collaboration with local businesses, providing our guests with exclusive savings worth thousands of dollars to enhance their vacation experience. Cleaning & Stocking Fee Our outstanding local housekeeping team guarantees top-tier cleaning. Linens are laundered off-site for fresh, ready-to-use bed linens. We use eco-friendly, non-toxic cleaning products to maintain a safe and healthy environment. Your stay includes a fully stocked set of 13+ essentials, including: ✔ Shampoo ✔ Conditioner ✔ Hand soap ✔ Bar soap ✔ Toilet paper ✔ Paper towels ✔ Tissues ✔ Garbage bags ✔ Laundry detergent ✔ Dish soap ✔ Dishwasher tablets ✔ Sponges ✔ Propane The cost for cleaning and stocking is included in the fee. We look forward to making your Central Minnesota vacation unforgettable! Note: MN RE&M employs an online rental agreement and liability waiver. Upon booking confirmation, we'll email these for your review and acceptance. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Foosball table - Kayak - Table tennis ### 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 ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,460 square feet ## Similar properties ![House (4 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94960000/94957900/94957821/87c83756.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Breezy Point House w/ Dock on Pelican Lake! 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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 ### Property is also known as 215050 ## 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%7C46.53454%2C-94.14140&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7rb0YfT_0rU679_nCV5VRxylnzM=) Merrifield, MN #### What's nearby - Crow Wing State Forest \- 5 min drive \- 1.7 km - The Pines Golf Course \- 19 min drive \- 19.2 km - Gull Lake \- 19 min drive \- 21.0 km - Brainerd International Raceway \- 26 min drive \- 31.4 km - Mount Ski Gull \- 36 min drive \- 32.8 km #### Getting around - Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 22 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Dockside Lounge - ‬12 min drive - ‪Commander Restaurant & Bar - ‬12 min drive - ‪Mission Tavern - ‬5 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive - ‪Merrifield Diner - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Amazing Yard! Kayaks, Fire Pit, Games, Huge Family Room & More! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Amazing Yard! Kayaks, Fire Pit, Games, Huge Family Room & More!? ### What time is check-out at Amazing Yard! Kayaks, Fire Pit, Games, Huge Family Room & More!? ### Where is Amazing Yard! Kayaks, Fire Pit, Games, Huge Family Room & More! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Amazing Yard! Kayaks, Fire Pit, Games, Huge Family Room & More! Reviews ## Reviews 9.6 ### 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 7 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Whitney K. Jul 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy House was clean and had all amenities needed for a comfortable stay. We loved the kayaks and paddle board & enjoyed hours by the fire pit. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/e71efa5f-d7d0-4862-83ca-15ab571653d3-1753898095034.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7af483fa-7b46-4af0-924b-c2c86715587a-1753898113372.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/860c7c4c-589d-4637-8681-b2ae662d10ae-1753898096625.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Whitney K. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monica H. Aug 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Plenty of room in and out of the house for our family gathering of 9. ##### Monica H. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bruce T. Aug 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Was able to get all the family together at 1 location. The kayaks were a big hit. The grill and fire pit were a plus as well. ##### Bruce T. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dalton M. Jun 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy A stunning property! It is secluded with a massive yard, plenty of yard games, a grill, ping pong, and a beautiful interior. Could not recommend this place more! ##### Dalton M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### DeAnn P. Jul 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We really enjoyed our stay here. The house had a little for everyone. Some enjoyed taking the kayaks out on the lake while others enjoyed relaxing near the bonfire while taking in the beautiful sunset. The house itself was roomy enough for all 5 of us and the two levels allowed us to each have our own space. We even loved having the garage to play bags and ping pong when it was raining. We would definitely stay here again. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/c114399d-c03b-433b-994e-23f4b2a38dc9-1753125332008.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4c0ccc1b-4ceb-4f4f-a279-fcaf383421ce-1753125328482.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/efcfd044-f1cc-48c0-b2be-941f69977e00-1753125298136.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### DeAnn P. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Corazon Alamil S. Aug 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome lake house The property is well maintained. The amenities a plus. Soon as you enter the house, it is so welcoming. Calming relaxing effect ##### Corazon Alamil S. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen H. Sep 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Labor Day weekend Very nice quiet location, lots of room and amenities to use and enjoy. Beautiful lakeside yard with fire pit and space to enjoy the outdoors. Though there are neighbors nearby, they are not visible from the house or yard. Perfect size for a family. ##### Stephen H. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### June M. Aug 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We stayed over the 4th of July weekend. We were a family of 6, grandparents and our grandchildren family of 4\. Kids ages 7 and 10\. We enjoyed our stay but the house had many pros and cons. Some we knew about from the photos, but some let downs.Pros:Large house 2 separate living areas. Each family had some private space.Ping pong, foosball, games, kayaks,Mike from management was very responsive and brought us things that were missing. He even brought us some plasticware so that we could enjoy eating outside with the children.Lots of towels and good washer and dryer.Town of Nisswa had many shops, 4th activities and great fireworks.Cons:Not owner occupied at all. The property was weedy and unkept.Paddle board was unusable. Broken skeg. Only one adult life preserver.Although games for kids were available, most had missing pieces or broken.2 story layout is difficult to use with the grill at the garage and no outside table nearby. It is quite the distance from upstairs kitchen to the picnic table in the yard with foods and tableware.The boathouse is only good for storage. It is not usable for sitting, it is full of dirt and spider webs.The dock is sagging and needs repairs.The bunk room has no closet or storage.We enjoyed the kayaks and the kids swam in the middle of the lake off of a large inflatable raft that we brought. The kids enjoyed the large yard, large garage with ping pong and corn hole games.This is not a house that we would rent again. ##### June M. 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