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Hillman Retreat House - 13BR - sauna, lake, and pickle ball, Lakeside Property with Indoor Pickle Ba

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Interior
Sport court
Exterior
Outdoor dining
TV, table football, stereo

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

11 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 23650 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Roosevelt Township, MN
  • Whitefish Lake
    15 min drive
  • Mille Lacs Lake
    19 min drive
  • Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
    26 min drive
  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    34 min drive

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About the area

Hillman

At this holiday home, you'll be 12.6 km (7.8 mi) from Whitefish Lake and 15.7 km (9.7 mi) from Mille Lacs Lake. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen and a washing machine. .Home features 6 bathrooms, a sofa bed and a living room. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A dining area, a TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a games room and barbecues. Additionally, you'll find a sauna. .Sights within a 30-minute drive of this Hillman holiday home include Grand Casino Mille Lacs and Mille Lacs Indian Museum.

What's nearby

  • Whitefish Lake - 15 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Mille Lacs Lake - 19 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Grand Casino Mille Lacs - 23 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Paul Bunyan Land - 35 min drive - 29.6 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 55 min drive - 53.4 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪1991 Kitchen - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Grand Buffet - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Jr's Junction - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Plums - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Muk'z - ‬23 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Hillman Retreat House - 13BR - sauna, lake, and pickle ball, Lakeside Property with Indoor Pickle Ba

This huge lakeside retreat house is perfect for large groups to spread out and enjoy time together in any season.  With 11 bedrooms (each with king size beds) and a full size futon, we can sleep up to 23 adults comfortably. Enjoy amenities like our private indoor pickle ball court, pool table, foosball, 2 smart TVs, disc golf, firepit, and a 96 foot dock and 6 stand up paddle boards for fun on the water.

Kitchen includes 2 refrigerators, plenty of storage and cookware, a 36" electric stove, microwave, and a dishwasher to make cleanup go faster.

6 bathrooms, 4 with walk in showers, and plenty of white cotton towels, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash.

A large yoga or movement room on the second floor overlooks the beautiful lake, with 15 yoga mats and a few other props included. 

There's also a cozy media room with big screen TV and streaming services set up.  Plus a large all purpose "creative" room, great for art projects or board games, and we include basic art supplies and a variety of board games and puzzles for guests to use. Additionally there's a smaller sitting room for small groups to gather or for individuals to relax away from the larger group.
In the walk-out basement you'll find a game room with a pool table, foosball, a big TV and a couch to lounge on. There are also several windows for lots of natural light and a door out to the lake side of the property. Next to the game room is the laundry room with a washer and dryer along with laundry detergent.

The property sits behind a small church that's no longer being used regularly and has 800 feet of shoreline on a small lake with minimal boat traffic.  A canoe is available along with six stand up paddle boards, and there is a 96 foot dock with a small bench for relaxing. The lake is great for fishing, and we're working on clearing the plant life around the dock for a better swimming area. Right now the best swimming is in deeper water, when you take a stand up paddle board out and swim from there.
Use the giant grassy field for outdoor games or disc golf -- we have four holes set up and several discs for guests to use. Across the field is our field house with an indoor pickle ball court set up for guests to use during their stay. There's also a bar area and bathrooms in that building, along with a bluetooth sound system for playing music from your devices. Wi-fi is strong in both buildings.

Property manager

Lillian Zaborowski

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 11 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard

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

  • Unit size: 7,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

457019

Frequently asked questions

Does Hillman Retreat House - 13BR - sauna, lake, and pickle ball, Lakeside Property with Indoor Pickle Ba have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hillman Retreat House - 13BR - sauna, lake, and pickle ball, Lakeside Property with Indoor Pickle Ba?

No, Hillman Retreat House - 13BR - sauna, lake, and pickle ball, Lakeside Property with Indoor Pickle Ba does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hillman Retreat House - 13BR - sauna, lake, and pickle ball, Lakeside Property with Indoor Pickle Ba?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hillman Retreat House - 13BR - sauna, lake, and pickle ball, Lakeside Property with Indoor Pickle Ba?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hillman Retreat House - 13BR - sauna, lake, and pickle ball, Lakeside Property with Indoor Pickle Ba Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing find!
The Hillman House was amazing place for our multigenerational family reunion. Lots of space to connect, and room for everyone to eat together at the extended size kitchen table. Large number of private bedrooms to accommodate all is very unusual to find and beds were very comfortable with quality linens. Had lots of fun in the indoor gym playing pickleball and other games. The paddleboards were great for on the lake and there was a nice sandy beach area for the little kiddos to play. Can't say enough about this place, even better than the pictures!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alli W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Reunion
We loved our reunion weekend. The house easily accomodated our extended family of 22 people. We played pickle ball, fished, played games, cooked a ton, had a craft night and generally just played together. We had an amazing time and can’t wait to cone back! If you aren’t an early riser, bring eye shades otherwise everything you could need was there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharon w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family fun!
This is a beautiful property with everything anyone could need for their large group. We especially enjoyed the building with the pickle ball court!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terese V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Family Girls' Weekend
The Hillman House was a great place to stay & play! It is so spacious, clean & has room for yoga, pickleball, lots of puzzle & game challenges & plenty of room to sleep 20+ people! Also, the property manager was very accommodating - thank you from all of us!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for groups
This location was perfect for a board of directors retreat! It was secluded enough that we could get away from our daily lives to focus on our work but there was still plenty to do in the area. The space was large and had several places for group gatherings and small areas for smaller groups of people to meet and work. The kitchen had everything we needed and more. You could tell that a lot of work had been put in to make this place updated and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Team Bonding Trip
The Hillman Retreat House was perfect for our team bonding trip this year. Plenty of room for all the players, coaches and chaperones. A nice big kitchen for making meals. Loved the large table so everyone could eat together. The clincher for our group was the many large spaces for doing activities. We will be back to this great property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marquita S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Don’t tell anybody but…
We don’t want to give a glowing review because we don’t want to compete against others when we try to rent this property again. IT.WAS.FABULOUS! Our family (21 adults and 3 kiddos from Alaska to North Carolina, New Mexico to MN) LOVED this property. We played endless pickleball games, held a Pickleball tournament, used the paddle boards for jousting, held rousing foosball and billiards competitions, spent countless hours laughing and talking in the spacious kitchen (including a hymn sing), and other sitting areas. DON’T come to this place if you want to be bored. And don’t interfere with our plans to rent it again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for large gatherings!
My siblings and our children used this house for a long weekend. There was an incredible amount of space for us all to be able to spread out when we wanted. There were also large rooms for us to gather together. We enjoyed all being able to eat together, and we enjoyed all being able to use the craft room to play board games. There were plenty of activities inside (including the field house) for us to use when the weather wasn't great. When the weather was great, we enjoyed getting on the lake and using the included canoe and paddle board. Everything was clean and worked well. The house was also stocked well with all supplies we needed for cooking and entertainment. Lilly was great about communicating with us and answering any questions. I would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

ryan s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Title: A Perfect Getaway with Unforgettable Activities and an Incredible Host! Review: We recently had the most incredible experience during our stay at the charming Vrbo property. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by an exceptional host who went above and beyond to ensure our vacation was nothing short of extraordinary. One of the highlights of our stay was the wide range of activities available to us. As avid fishing enthusiasts, we were thrilled to find that the fishing in the area was fantastic. We spent countless hours casting our lines and reeling in some impressive catches. We indulged in the freshest and most delicious fish. But the excitement didn't stop there. The property also boasted amenities that catered to all of our interests. We spent countless hours playing frisbee golf, enjoying friendly competitions and laughter-filled moments. The pickleball court provided endless entertainment, and we couldn't resist challenging each other to spirited matches. As the sun set, we gathered around the inviting fire pit for unforgettable evenings. And what a stroke of luck! On one particularly clear night, we were treated to a breathtaking display of the northern lights dancing across the sky while we sat mesmerized by the warmth of the fire Furthermore, the host's attention to detail and genuine hospitality truly set this experience apart. They were readily available to answer any questions, offer recommendations, and ensure our every need was met.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023