The Cuyuna "Retro Retreat" Family Lake Home | Cabin in Brainerd

9.8 (6 Reviews) |   3 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  10 Guests
Deerwood Cabin | The Cuyuna "Retro Retreat" Family Lake Home

3 Bedroom Cabin in Deerwood, Brainerd

Groovy, comfortable and quiet 1970's retro lake home. If you like Mid Century/70's vibes this is the cabin for you! Includes shag carpet, swag lights, yellow themed kitchen, knotty pine paneling, and rattan/wicker. If you long to experience that part of the past look no further! Being the 3rd generation owners we are so proud to keep my grandparent's original design aesthetic in mind as we continue to make upgrades and improvements. We warmly welcome you to experience our family lake home!
The space
Clearwater Lake is home to 76 private residences of which only 12 are year-round residences, the rest of the lakeshore (approx 1/4) is undeveloped and owned by a youth camp, this lends itself to being a very quiet and "private like" lake. The lake itself is great for anglers (fishing guidebook available onsite) and is approx 900 acres.
The entire home is approx 2200 sq/ft. There are 2 equal sized bedrooms on the main floor, one with a queen bed and the other with a full bed. The main floor is also home to the kitchen, dining room w/ a table to accommodate 10 guests, Living room w/ wood burning fireplace*, deck overlooking the lake and the "tree house" porch. The lower walkout level has lake views from the family room and 1 large bedroom with a queen bed. Main floor and lower levels both have 3/4 baths (toilet, shower, sink). Loft level (VRBO Does not have a loft category) has 6 twin beds. Double wrought iron spiral staircase connects all levels. There is a large lakeside deck the leads to staircase access to the lakefront. Full onsite laundry room is available. Large 3 season screened "tree house" porch that seats approx 10-12 people off kitchen and overlooks lake and forest.
Turnaround driveway with ample parking for 6-7 cars*. Our dock can accommodate a boat up to 24+ feet if needed. Forest side of home has large firepit* and our lake side has a small lakeshore firepit* with a couple chairs to enjoy the view.
*Firewood for fireplace and firepits to be supplied by guests
*In winter parking may be more limited due to plowing
The lakeshore is partially wooded with large openings for the dock and stairs leading into the water. It is slightly rocky on the lakeshore on our property, I grew up swimming barefoot with no issues but if you are sensitive to smaller rocks and occasional seaweed underfoot we recommend water shoes.
Guest access
Access the entire 3 bedroom lake home with loft - plus one of the clearest & cleanest lakes in Minnesota, our two fire pits and plenty of wooded land and walking and biking opportunities on the Cuyuna trails.
=> City of Crosby (approx 10 minutes north)
- BRAND NEW Super One Grocery store (and Liquor Store)
- Cuyuna mountain bike trails
- Iron Range Eatery
- Victual
- Cuyuna Brewing Co.
- North Country Café
- Rafferty's Pizza
- Spalding House Bar/Eatery
- Burritos California
- Hard Water Lounge
- Farmers Market Saturday Mornings in Spring/Summer/Fall
Boat/pontoon rental:
- Woodland Beach Resort
- Bay Lake Marine
- Sullivan’s
Golf Courses:
- Cuyuna Rolling Hills
- Jack's 18 at Rutger's Lodge
- The Classic at Maddens resort
- Craguns Legacy courses
- The Pines at Grand View Lodge
In Fall/Winter there are numerous ATV/Snowmobile/Cross Country Ski trails around the lake and area. You are welcome to bring any ATV's/Snowmobiles you desire.
Other things to note
TV's: 4K Smart TV's (43" & 65") with Log-In access to common apps like Amazon Prime, Disney+, Netflix, Apple TV, etc. Use HDMI from your laptop to access your own cable channels.
High speed dual-band Wifi mesh network (50MB/sec download speed).
Winter Guidelines:
Be very careful! Stairs, steps and driveway can be very slippery. Contracted snow removal but we cannot guarantee immediate access in large storms. Come prepared to be snowed in for a minimum of one day (rare). Please bring your own firewood for the fireplace and firepit. Fire extinguishers on site.

The Cuyuna "Retro Retreat" Family Lake Home is located in Deerwood. The Cuyuna "Retro Retreat" Family Lake Home provides accommodation, featuring Wellness Facilities, Entertainment, Child Friendly, among other amenities. This Cabin features Wellness Facilities, Entertainment, Child Friendly, to make your stay a comfortable one.

The Cuyuna "Retro Retreat" Family Lake Home has 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 10 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cabin because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cabin, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cabin has a friendly neighborhood, and the Deerwood has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cabin in Deerwood, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
Bedroom
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Fireplace
  • Dining room
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Microwave
  • Lobster/crab pot
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
Ocean view
  • Beach towels
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • No elevators
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Smoke-free property
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • 2 stairs to reach property
Activities
  • Golf nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
Entertainment
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Video games
  • Games
  • Smart TV
General
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Unit size: 2200 sq ft (204 sq m)
  • English
  • On the waterfront
  • On the lake
  • Near a hospital
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
Guest Services
  • Stair gate
  • Children's games
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Firepit
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Susan H.
Aug 18, 2025 09:17:24 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Our stay at the Retro Retreat was excellent. Check-in was a breeze. Zach was very responsive and great to work with. The kitchen was large and had every pan, knife, appliance, and circa 70s coffee mug a large group would need. Having the living room, the screened-in porch, and the comfy TV lounge was bonus space for our group and we used them all - especially the screened-in porch. The overall 70s decor lived up to its description and was a lot of fun. Beds were great and the good curtains kept the loft sleepers from waking up at dawn. Parking was ample and easy. The full-sized laundry room was appreciated for wet towels. Having the firepit was a delight. Clearwater Lake is gorgeous and quiet with the bonus of being a nesting spot for loons - watching and listening to the loons quickly became a favorite passtime. It was very hard to leave. Thanks Zach.
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