Buckskin Guest House is nestled on 58 acres of beautiful woods yet is just a few miles from all that Crosslake and the Whitefish Chain have to offer. Its private, tree-top deck overlooks a beautiful wetlands area with two environmental lakes in the distance. Easily stay connected via fiber optic WIFI and 5-bar/4G cell service. Close to the hiking trails, swimming beaches, golf courses, boat launches, boat and toy rentals, and more, the Guest House provides a central location for access to fun! The comfortable 2-bedroom, 1 bath second story Guest House is 1200 square feet with an “up north” décor of knotty pine, gas fireplace, air conditioning, and all modern amenities. The layout is an open floor plan with vaulted ceiling and a comfortable gathering area with room to spread out. The dining room comfortably seats 6 or dine outside at the high-boy table on the tree-top deck! There is sleeping room for 6 with a queen bed in one room, another queen bed in the second bedroom and a double futon in the living room. The driveway is shared with our home with the Guest House over 50 yards away surrounded on 3 sides by woods yet offers privacy, convenient parking and a large yard to accommodate most trailers and toys. The modern Guest House is fully furnished and includes bedding, towels, pillows, and kitchenware. Reliable, free fiber optic high speed WIFI and excellent 5-bar, 4G cell phone service helps keep you connected. The Guest House is Zoom compatible and a Roku streaming stick set up is included. Close to hiking trails, swimming beaches, golf courses, boat launches, boat and toy rentals, and more, the Guest House provides a central location for access to fun! And for a night out, enjoy convenient access to the many local restaurants (10 restaurants and 3 fast food options!) or order ahead and enjoy take out in the peaceful, quiet setting of the Guest House. Want to stay in? Enjoy a fire in the private fire pit or grill your own food on the gas grill on the deck. And, for an even more laid-back evening, top it off with a movie on the flat screen TV via Roku streaming or DVD player selecting from the onsite movies or rent one from several nearby locations . Attention Hikers!!--We are one of the closest lodging options for the Nordic Ridge Ski and Hiking Trail system for hiking. The trails can be accessed from the end of the driveway as the trails surround our property on two sides. For bike enthusiasts, the Cuyuna Mountain Bike Trail System is only about 20 miles away! Now there's an adventure for sure. Or, enjoy the paved bike trail through town easily accessed from the driveway. Boating--There are three boat rental options within about a mile: Your Boat Club, Al's Marine and C&C Boatworks! Jet skis can be rented from Seabergs just down the road. Crow Wing Kayaks can set you up with a kayak rental or tube trips down the Pine River. The kitchen is also fully equipped with dinnerware, cookware, coffee maker, toaster, microwave, dishwasher, crockpot, counter top electric grill, roaster, bakeware and plenty of counter space. And if your stay requires laundry, there is a free washer/dryer on the first floor for you to use. Other amenities include coffee filters, dish and dishwasher soap, shampoo, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, paper products, booster seats, a pack and play, and a selection of board games and puzzles The Guest House is conveniently located near all kinds of activities to suit almost any type of interest ranging from active lifestyles to more relaxing activities. We look forward to having you as our guest! Our guests enjoy the entire second story (1200 square feet) Guest House with Private, Secluded Deck that includes a gas grill and a high-top umbrella table. A backyard firepit with chairs is also for guests only. You can expect a private stay with owners just a phone call away if you need anything or have any questions. The Crosslake area combines small town charm and wilderness surrounding the Guest House with so many activities and convenient amenities that it's just a great place to get away to. Guests typically arrive by private vehicle as there is not public transportation in Crosslake. There is on occasion shuttle service available on weekends and in summers to the restaurants and bars. Fiber optic free WIFI and 5-bar, 4G cell service help you stay connected during your stay.