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Large Family Lake Oasis with exquisite log furniture charm!

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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On the shores of Minnesota's Briggs chain of lakes, The PALMER HOUSE offers a unique blend of luxury and rustic charm. Unwind in handcrafted log furniture, explore themed rooms like 'The Bear' and 'Moose,' or dip your toes at the sandy beach cove. With gas and charcoal grills for outdoor cooking needs, an expansive one-acre yard perfect for games, a short walk to the local park with volleyball courts & jungle gym.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 142400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Large Family Lake Oasis with exquisite log furniture charm!

Immerse yourself in our lake home's charm on Minnesota's Briggs chain of lakes, offering a unique blend of luxury and rustic decor. The large living space features handcrafted log furniture and themed rooms like 'The Bear' and 'Moose,' perfect for groups or large family gatherings. Enjoy the tranquility of lakeside living as you fish, boat, and swim. Create memorable moments in this carefully curated retreat. Experience more than just a stay; embark on a journey to the heart of lake country.

In under an hour's journey from the Twin Cities, and only 15 minutes from St Cloud, you'll arrive at a place that feels worlds away, deep in the heart of the north.

Pack up your boat, fishing gear, and all your favorite water toys. Whether you're casting a line from the dock or venturing about 200 yards out into one of Briggs Lake's prime fishing spots, you're in for a treat. Briggs Lake connects you to a network of waters, including Lake Julia and Rush Lake, with a kayak route to Elk Lake.

For your outdoor cooking needs, choose between our gas and charcoal grills. Enjoy the expansive one-acre yard, perfect for any game you bring along.

A short walk takes you to the local park, where you can enjoy a volleyball and basketball court, baseball fields, and a vast jungle gym for the kids.

This home boasts a stunning open layout, complemented by pine wall accents, and features a spacious wrap-around deck. Enjoy fishing from the dock, dipping your toes at the sandy beach cove, or engaging in water sports with your own boat. Our guest book is filled with fishing tales – though the truth of some may be as elusive as the fish themselves. Surrounded by large windows, the main level offers panoramic lake views through 27 of its 31 windows, alongside a kitchen adorned with granite countertops and a double oven.

The PALMER HOUSE carries a rich history, being the first home on Briggs Lake and reputedly the original area trading post. Boards from an early construction, signed and dated 1916 by those who built it, add to its historical allure. The main level features a unique wall covered with wood from an old train caboose, once a prominent feature of the property. Near the front door stands an operational hand pump from the original well, offering a refreshing drink of well water.

Legend tells us that Sinclair Lewis, the first American Nobel Prize laureate, once found solace and inspiration here, contributing to his literary achievements. Overlooking the same splendid vistas and breathtaking sunrises he once did, guests can explore a few of his novels available in the cabin, connecting with a bygone era.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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
  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Late checkout w/o approval is $200. Then $200 for each hour.
- an additional $200 cleaning charge may apply if the property is left excessively dirty or requires extra cleaning beyond normal use

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please contact us for bringing a pet and fees

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beautiful Lake Home With a Luxury Cabin Feel
Have an Experience! Authentic Luxury Lake Home
Beautiful Lake Home Up North Look With an Upscale Feel
Beautiful Lake Home With Authentic Cabin log Wood Decor
Beautiful lake home Up North look with an Upscale Feel.

About the neighborhood

Map
Clear Lake, MN

What's nearby

  • Briggs Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St. Cloud State University - 21 min drive - 14.9 miles
  • St. Cloud River's Edge Convention Center - 22 min drive - 16.0 miles
  • National Hockey Center - 22 min drive - 15.4 miles
  • St Cloud Hospital - 24 min drive - 16.9 miles

Getting around

  • St. Cloud Station - 22 min drive
  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brickyard Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jack & Jim's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Palmer House Bar & Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pistol Pete's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Jack & Jims - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large Family Lake Oasis with exquisite log furniture charm! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Large Family Lake Oasis with exquisite log furniture charm!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Family Lake Oasis with exquisite log furniture charm!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large Family Lake Oasis with exquisite log furniture charm! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Briggs Lake, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Julia Lake and Elk Lake. Rush Lake is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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Reviews

Large Family Lake Oasis with exquisite log furniture charm! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kim J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful property!! We loved every minute!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Large family lake oasis

Gene was a wonderful host! Communication was excellent and the property is amazing! 5 star place!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful piece of property with wonderful views of the lake and a large wrap-around deck.We had a fun weekend with our daughters, their husbands, and our grandkids.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls’ Weekend

We had a great time! The house was perfect for 6 women looking for a laid back weekend just hanging out together.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chip R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Week at the Lake

This was our third year staying at this house on Briggs Lake. Fantastic everything. Incredible view of the lake. Great lake access. 10 of 10 clean in all aspects. Great communication with host. Nothing but praise from our family for this property. Hope to make it back for years to come.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property! Everything was as expected and described. Perhaps maybe even bigger than the pictures showed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Logan and Natalie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a family get together!

We enjoyed this cabin on the lake, which was big enough for 8 adults, and our 1 dog was able to join as well! Host was very quick to respond to any questions/messages on the app, and it was an overall great stay/experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice get away

We enjoyed our stay. The property was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerilyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Our group of 9 family women had an enjoyable weekend. We really enjoyed sitting out on the deck looking over the peaceful lake. It was also great having such a large table for meals and games.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Nice log cabin....overlooking lovely lake

We had my son's wedding to attend to so this was a great place to stay ...close enough to venue. Nice size ...comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The check-in was easy; all the details were listed in the text sent to me by the hosts. Checkout was also easy, thanks to the provided checklist.The house is spacious. The dining room has a long table which fits an extended family, and there are at least three gathering spaces that adults and small children alike enjoyed. The deck, wrapping 2 sides of the house, has a lovely lake view, where I sipped coffee as I watched the sunrise. The kitchen, open to most of the gathering spaces, has almost everything you could want for a large family gathering, including two ovens and two coffee makers! There are lots of dishes, bowls, utensils, etc., though we didn't find a 9X13 pan.Palmer Park is a short walk away, and it has a large playground and new pickleball courts.The private beach is small but big enough for kids to have fun. We enjoyed kayaking and taking out our motor boat from the private dock.We would definitely stay here again!
Morning sunrise from the deck
Morning coffee from the deck, also looking down toward the beach and a glimpse of the dock to the right
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place, would stay again!

Gene was a great host, and had quick response times! We’d love to come back in the summer to see and use the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family cabin stay

Great representation of the property online
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Christmas

Had a wonderful stay with the family over Christmas
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chip R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Week at the Lake

Wonderful property, terrific location, lake access and view of the lake from a generous deck. A+++
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie P., Minneapolis

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls time away.

We had a nice relaxing couple of days.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ruth F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place!

A warm and welcoming place to hang out with friends, enjoy the snowy lake, cook and eat together. Convenient, roomy, and well laid out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful, would recommend to anyone!

Our group spent New Years Eve here and it was wonderful! Clean, spacious, access to the lake (ice fishing)! The check-in and check-out process was easy! We are so thankful to have spent the weekend here and would recommend this place to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Glorious!

This is a wonderful lake home with gorgeous views. We would love to come back!
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cora V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful & Clean

We rented this property for a girls weekend and it was perfect. Lots of open space, plenty of room for games and hanging out altogether. The house was clean, beautiful, and very safe. Would definitely go back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carolee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family gathering

With us coming from southern Iowa and the rest from Ely, MN was a great central meeting place! Worked out great for our family
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chip R., LINCOLN, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Experience

Terrific property and location is great. House is immaculate and spacious. The lake is wonderful with almost a private feel. Small sandy beach was great for 4 year old grandson. Dock is very nice and shallow sandy bottom (some grass/weeds, but not much) was great for wading and floating. Already planning to return in 2024.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cory K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Five Star Experience

We had a terrific experience at this home. It is a gorgeous and spacious home but was still cozy and convenient for our weekend away with friends. The windows and views of the lake are stunning. The hosts were wonderfully friendly and they made each step of the process from reservation to check-out very easy. We would love to return to this property some day for another five star experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful lake view

We needed a location for some rest and relaxation and this home was perfect. The views of the lake were the highlight as we listened to the loons. There were many great exercise trails within easy driving distance and we could walk along the quiet road right by the home without dealing with too much traffic. St. Cloud had some interesting restaurants and the kitchen was well appointed when we wanted to stay in and cook. Most appreciated was the dual style coffee maker for ground coffee or kuerig cups . We hope to stay again at this spacious property.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024