Lakeside Cabin, Beach, Kayaks, Eco-clean, Resort

Lakeside cabin (1 bdrm w/ a loft) 150 feet from 11th Crow Wing Lake. Built originally as a playhouse, quirky additions like a hidden window in loft provoke a little interest. Resort amenities include big sandy beach w/ complimentary kayaks, canoes, Stand Up Paddle boards, pontoon & fishing boats, on-site hiking trails and reflexology. Lakeside sauna. Daily family summer activities. Heartland Scenic Bike Trail within two miles. Covered deck, a few steps from campfire ring & wooden swings. The space Playhouse Cabin #14 started out life as a playhouse. Kids enjoy the secret window in the loft (queen bed.) Couples enjoy the king bedroom down (and the extra queen in loft for the snoring partner. :) ) The bathroom is small, but the shower is newer. The deck is covered with a roof so that you can enjoy a drink and a view outside, even in inclement weather. The living room is spacious with lots of natural light/windows. A/C unit next to the sofa. King bedroom downstairs is decent sized with a ceiling fan, dresser, bedside reading lamps, dresser and open shelving with clothes hangers. Guest access Kitchen has newer refrigerator, newer gas stove/oven, microwave, coffee pot, toaster, blender, electric mixer, crock pot, 6 pots, 4 skillets, 3 pans, 3 casserole dishes, 6 mixing bowls, cutting boards, colanders, muffin tins, cake tins, baking sheets, measuring cups & spoons, utensils (corkscrew, 3 tongs, 4 spatulas, whisk, scissors, masher, scoop, etc.) wine glasses, coffee mugs and enough plates, bowls, glasses, flatware for six people. Salt/Pepper, cutting boards, non-toxic dish soap and scrubbie (bring kitchen towels!) Other things to note Within a mile of ATV trails in Paul Bunyan State Forest, 1.5 miles from Heartland Scenic Bike Trail, 35 miles to Itasca State Park. Search for our website for more information, including Frequently Asked Questions, Fishing & Lake data, area attractions, history of our place. Crow Wing Crest Lodge in Akeley, MN We are located on 33 acres of forest right on the NE side of 11th Crow Wing Lake (voted #5 in Top Ten Cleanest Lakes in Minnesota by "Discover the Cities" website). The lake is approx. 800 acres, not overly developed . . . on average day in summer, you might see 3 boats fishing or water skiiing in middle of the day. Conveniently we are 2 miles from tiny town of Akeley w/ two convenience stores. A super Walmart is 17 miles west in Park Rapids, full grocery store w/ some organic produce, deli and full bakery is 8 miles east in Walker, MN. This is a family resort with 19 cabins and lots of additional amenities with long 200' beach and 1100' shoreline. Summer daily optional activities in historic lodge, built in 1898 (bingo, painting classes, kids crafts, potluck luau, singalong and much more.) In May and after Labor Day, we typically host quiet couples and weekend holistic retreats - so rather peaceful during those months for you introverts. :)