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Private 3+ acre executive retreat 4 "blocks" from Pokegama Lake & bike trailhead

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On the beach
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Smart TV, foosball, music library, stereo
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14418 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Private 3+ acre executive retreat 4 "blocks" from Pokegama Lake & bike trailhead

Hillcrest is a private, spacious home in a quiet, safe neighborhood on a cul-de-sac, nestled high on a hill surrounded by wooded privacy. The vaulted ceilings, towering windows, hardwood floors, and massive granite kitchen island will make this space ideal for a large group, such as a corporate or family retreat, yet even a single family. You'll love the close proximity to the areas premier amenities including Tioga Beach on Pokegama Lake with a nice boat launch, pavilion picnic area and playground (4mn walk on a private trail, steps from the driveway). Tioga Mountain Bike Trailhead is also a 4mn bike ride from the driveway. There are 4 golf courses within a 20-minute drive. Grand Rapids' myriad amenities, and of course, over 1,000 lakes in the county make this a spectacular place to explore with your family and friends.

Inside this 4,500 square foot house, there is room for everyone and then some. The gathering spaces include a living room/dining room, kitchen, loft, and recreational room. The living room/dining room space includes an electric fireplace, puzzle table, a large Smart TV, a bar with wine glasses, and a movie theater popcorn machine (popcorn included!). The dining room table has leaves to seat 8+. The French doors lead outside to the stamped concrete entertainment area with patio furniture and a gas grill.

The kitchen has the largest refrigerator and island you've ever seen! The 20-foot vaulted ceilings and wall of windows make this a beautiful and inviting space. The gas stove, sinks, and fridge are surrounded by black maple custom cabinets. There are 5 taller chairs to belly-up to eat at the island and two standard-size padded dining chairs off to the side to enjoy your coffee or tea. There are two sinks, a separate pantry, and dishwasher. It's fully equipped with high-quality appliances, utensils, pots/pans, and dinnerware like a Kitchen Aid mixer, Instapot, 40-cup coffee pot, blender, 4-slice toaster, toaster oven, coffee pot, and more. The kitchen is also fully stocked with dishwasher detergent, paper towels, some coffee and tea to get you by (suggest bringing your own), a variety of spices, and some condiments.

The loft is a great place to look at the views of the surrounding area, relax in the large sectional, and enjoy the electric fireplace. This cozy space includes a large Smart TV, a small desk, kids’ games, and a variety of books.

The attached garage was turned into a Rec Room great for teens or young adults who want to let loose playing foosball or games at the card table. The room has a second fridge/freezer and an oversize chair with an ottoman. One of the two garage doors has a remote-control screen that can be put down allowing fresh air in (either day or night) while keeping the mosquitoes out! In this room you will find outdoor games, balls, ~6 nylon lawn chairs, bocce ball, small cornhole boards, and beach toys. As an extra bonus, there are two solid twin-size bunk beds for 4 extra sleeping spaces.

The front yard gradually leads you to the large fire pit and makes for breath-taking star gazing. The massive driveway allows many cars, boats, snowmobiles, you name it to comfortably park. There is plenty of grass space for an RV and trails to play and explore around the property.

Added amenities include a Sonos speaker system with speakers installed throughout the house – listen to music in all rooms or one room but not another, jog stroller, high-chair, pack and play, dog toys, a cupboard full of board games and puzzles (in the kitchen island across from the windows), baby gate, beach towels, kids’ life jackets, and an adult-size electric bike that can be rented separately (contact host for more details).

Things to consider: The driveway is relatively steep. The main living area requires climbing up a large staircase from the front door. Bringing slippers or indoor shoes is suggested.

Enjoy searching for the hidden door!

Property manager

Eric J Gunderson

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 4,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
Long-term renters welcome
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 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

About the neighborhood

Map
MN, Cohasset

What's nearby

  • Tioga Beach and Picnic Area - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Pokegama Lake - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Pokegama Golf Course - 11 min drive - 8.8 km
  • The Myles Reif Center Performing Arts Center - 12 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Judy Garland Museum - 12 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private 3+ acre executive retreat 4 "blocks" from Pokegama Lake & bike trailhead pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Private 3+ acre executive retreat 4 "blocks" from Pokegama Lake & bike trailhead?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private 3+ acre executive retreat 4 "blocks" from Pokegama Lake & bike trailhead?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private 3+ acre executive retreat 4 "blocks" from Pokegama Lake & bike trailhead located?

This family-friendly Cohasset vacation home is located on the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Tioga Beach and Picnic Area and Bass Brook Wildlife Management Area. Tioga Pit Beach and Pokegama Lake are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Private 3+ acre executive retreat 4 "blocks" from Pokegama Lake & bike trailhead Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wade Z.

July Stay
Property was well cared for and Eric was great in communicating everything we needed for a great stay! Beautiful home, would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clayton P.

Great house
Away from the road, spacious house, great fire pit
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darla N.

North
We are Repeat renters here-- AND BECAUSE ITS Awesome !! location, size, great communication with Owner, Beautiful well taken care of property... We WILL rent again !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L.

great
it was very awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

A comfortable and enjoyable stay!
Our stay included 9 adults and 2 children and the house provided plenty of space both inside and out. We spent many hours around the bonfire pit and easily enjoyed cooking and eating meals together in the large kitchen. It was a short walk, less than 10 minutes, to the beach which included access to a trail and a playground. The house was well equipped and the host, Eric, was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo O.

Fabulous
Very spacious house. Huge fridge. Loved the privacy and the easy accessibility to the public beach. Eric graciously supplied us with a few extras - garden hose, extension cords and even a toddler wagon. Perfect place for a large family
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

darren o., Great Falls mb

Really really nice stay
My wife, Tiffany and I were very impressed with this home. Huge, spacious. We brought our two cats, which is sometimes tough to find a place. But Eric was a great host. It snowed in April here, but we loved the peacefulness, watching tv and relaxing. Will rent here again, if given the chance, for sure. 5 stars easy. The shower, bedrooms, sound system...awesome!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H., Glenwood, MN

Beautiful home with enough room for everyone
This home is very large and absolutely beautiful. It was perfect for our large group which consisted of 4 families. The bunk room downstairs was a great option for the kids. The master suite is amazing. Communication with the host was easy, and check in was simple. The house was very clean and had the most beautiful, well-stocked kitchen. We enjoyed the huge fire pit and the close proximity to the park and beach. The kids loved the driveway loop for riding their bikes. We had a wonderful time and we were very happy to have this beautiful property as our home base. Would absolutely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Trevor Y.

Great Multi-family home
End of August stay. Home is big with ample room for multi-family; very clean and well-stocked. We tried to figure out the sound system ( didn't really want to purchase or cancel apps) but didn't- not a big deal. Would have been nice to be able to park our ride in a garage. Trail is at end of road. One nice day trip is the Joyce estate in Chippewa National Forrest- hiking and history- good find.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Farhana K.

Perfect getaway to enjoy the north woods and all the lakes!
What a beautiful home to host our group of 7. The rooms had everything to make us feel at home. The designs and the features are truly incredible. We definitely will love to come back! We explored the Tioga recreational area and swam/paddle boarded in the Iron pit almost everyday during our stay. There is a pathway to the Tioga beach at the end of the Hillcrest drive. My boys went out fishing everyday at Pokegama and caught some northern pikes. We hiked the Joyce estates trail and enjoyed the north woods. Eric is a wonderful host- he was very prompt in communicating when we reached out. He provided great tips about fishing, swimming and hiking around the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tica H.

Cohasset get away
The facility was in excellent condition, very clean. The 4 bedrooms plus the bunk room provided plenty of space for us to spread out. Once there, it was a little way from the lake, but walkable and safe. It was also near a bike trail which I rode into Grand Rapids. The washer, wasn't working properly when I used it, and luckily the wasp nest on the swingset was not a factor when the toddlers played on it. We had planned 2 dinners on the grill, however the propane ran out after 1 and there was no spare available. I would stay here again. Left some items behind,texted the owner, never heard from the owner after we'd departed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alisha L.

Best rental ever
My family booked Eric’s beautiful rental for a quick weekend getaway. We have rented multiple different properties throughout Minnesota over the years, and most of the group mentioned how much they loved this one. The features of the home were amazing, the location was beautiful, we enjoyed the privacy, the home fit all 13 of us, and there was always something for us to do. I also really appreciated Eric accommodating us when we asked if we could check in a bit earlier. Eric gave great instructions, and was very communicative through out our stay and assisted us with all of the questions we had. We definitely will be back. Thanks so much Eric for being such a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Susan S.

Secluded but easy access to Grand Rapids
Spacious enough for a group of 5 to spend quiet time. The kitchen island made a great dining table, the table by the bar was to far from the kitchen. Loft was great space but the furniture was horrible (to soft). Night sky is beautiful out the kitchen windows. AC was perfect and consistent thru out. If you bring a dog make sure it is on a leash, people in the area do not use leashes. Also for bears at night. We had a great 5 days and check out Judy Garlands house with Children's Museum.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

kim z.

Family getaway
Our large group enjoyed being able to spread out in the spacious house. My daughter arrived before me and txt to the group “this place is massive!” She wasn’t wrong! Had every thing we could imagine we needed. If there was an issue Eric was quick to respond. Would definitely stay again. Thanks for a great home base for our family!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

T V.

Excellent House!
I had a reunion for all of our family. So we needed a place that is isolated for outdoor activities, large enough for 10+ adults, and close enough to accommodate golfing, fishing, and other fun things. This place was extremely quiet, property was so surrounded by trees so we didn't have to worry about noise. Will definitely rent again if we ever need to be back in that area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad D.

Fantastic Stay
Fit our needs, great property and location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paulette D.

Golden wedding anniversary party.
Our Stay at Hillcrest was fabulous. A large home with everything you need to have a party. Best equipped Kitchen I have ever had in a Vrbo rental. The owner of the property is a wonderful guy. I would recommend this property over everything in the whole area. Location is fabulous everything is within a 7 mile radius. Thank you for everything Eric. You have a wonderful property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024