You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
VELVET SPRINGS Farmhouse on 6 Acres/300 Feet of Private Lakeshore (free pontoon
Perfect for small or large groups. Velvet Lake is a private lake great for swimming and fishing. Free use of our pontoon and we cover the first tank of gas. Room for tents or campers. Campfire area with picnic table. Shuttle service to Crosslake. Bringing your own boat? Whitefish chain public access is only 2.5 miles away and we have plenty of room for parking. Pets upon approval. We can make arrangements for any special needs. Only 2 1/2 hours from twin cities.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Crow Wing State Forest. Features include a water park, 1 hot tub and concierge services. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and in-room jetted baths in the holiday home.
Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Splash around at the water park
Services include a concierge
On-site recreation includes tennis courts and a playground
Steps from Crow Wing State Forest and 7 minutes by car from Cross Lake Recreation Area
VELVET SPRINGS Farmhouse on 6 Acres/300 Feet of Private Lakeshore (free pontoon offers its guests a water park and Access to hot tub. Barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly VELVET SPRINGS Farmhouse on 6 Acres/300 Feet of Private Lakeshore (free pontoon.
Property manager
Larry 218-513-9970 cell phone type flip phone , leave message.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Video games
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
3 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Designated smoking areas
Note from host: Outside only
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
In the city centre
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the bay
Near the marina
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Boat
Foosball table
Golf
Snow sports gear
Tennis
Water park
Water sports equipment
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sailing nearby
Sledding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing 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: 3,000 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 3 pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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: 5
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
We should mention
To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
VELVET SPRINGS Farmhouse on 6 Acres/300 Feet of Private Lakeshore (free pontoon Reviews
Reviews
9.8
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 98 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 98 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 98 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Katie S.
22 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Katie S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Trisha M.
6 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Labor day week with family 2024
Wonderful lake view, having the pontoon was great to get out on the water and enjoy nature; my chocolate lab mix had a blast roaming around chasing her tennis balls. The landscaping on the property is beautiful, we were kept in supply of firewood for bonfires every night! The Farmhouse itself is very eclectic, quirky, and beautiful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and Larry was a very very welcoming host. We will definitely be back.
Trisha M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Carol W.
20 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
The house was very clean and nicely decorated. We loved the patio where we hung out a lot. The playground was neglected and broken swings. It was great to have the pontoon until the motor stopped our last day. Larry was there and tried to fix it. It was fun running about the lake with the paddle boat. Overall we had a good time. Thanks Larry for sharing your home with us.
Carol W.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Londa A.
14 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay at Velvet Springs
The property, farmhouse and lake/pontoon were as described. Our granddaughters loved fish and release off the dock. The pontoon was alot of fun, everyone enjoyed it!. The farmhouse was immaculate, very clean and as described. Fun and interesting accommodations. Loved the eclectic art and decor. We will be back for a longer stay!!!
Londa A.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rachel H.
4 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay for a family weekend!
We had the best time here! It perfectly slept 4 couples, my niece and our dogs. We had a great time hanging out in the beautiful yard, swimming in the lake and catching fish off the dock. It was also awesome how close it was to so many great spots in crosslake. Larry was easy to communicate with as well. Definitely recommend!
Rachel H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Julie S., Minneapolis, USA
21 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Kids paradise
The home was just as the pictures showed!
The kitchen was easy to cook in, dishwasher great, fridge is large top fridge over freezer. No ice; we bought ice cube trays at DG in town.
The eat in area was roomy, we folded the beautiful table clothes up and set them aside~
We appreciated fans in each bedroom!
The landscape on the lakeside was perfect for the grandkids to play on their own, peddle boat, and swim! We brought a kayak, also rented some in town, and had our own SUP…the pontoon is like an old crest we had owned in Michigan so we knew how to get her to start and did take a ride in! There were plenty of beach towels in the utility room cabinets for us too. The fishing off the end of the dock was amazing!!! BIG sunfish, bass and even baby walleye!
Having a clothesline to hang wet suits, towels and life jackets on was so helpful too.
We appreciated the wood for an outdoor fire, and making s’mores! The porch area and seating outside was delightful too.
Our only wish would have been for a TV that worked. We had a few rainy periods that the game playing was exhausted and we’d hoped to watch a movie together…We were able to piece together cables to get the basement
DVR to work, but it was in B/W.
Our only other problem we solved was covering a few windows for sleeping~We did use towels and foil!
Thanks for sharing your property with our family! We were refreshed from city life!
Julie S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Brittany N.
11 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway
The property was just as described. Use of the pontoon was a highlight of the trip. Tons of fish to catch off the dock and even more off the pontoon. Great swimming on the middle of the lake. Lots of breakable Nick-Nacks but was easily able to put them up higher where the toddlers couldn’t reach. Larry was extremely responsive to any issues or concerns. Only downside is that a realtor and huge family stopped by and wanted to tour the house during our stay - we declined because it felt like an invasion of privacy since our stuff was scattered everywhere. The garage door was opened and if we didn’t have the dogs in the house they might have done it anyways since they said they saw us on the pontoon but we were on our way back.
Only recommendation would be to have an updated TV in the basement for movies on rainy days - the TV/VCR wouldn’t work properly. Also, the outdoor grill is older and the heat source isn’t very strong if you plan on grilling anything outside.
Loved the stay otherwise!
Brittany N.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anthony R.
4 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Velvet Lake
The lake home is roomy. The fish were biting.
Close to Cross Lake and Mt biking.
Anthony R.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mary Kay B.
20 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Hated to Leave
An awesome place for our annual family summer vacation. We were a group of 8, 4 adults, 4 kids (ages 10-6) + 2 dogs. Beautiful well-equipped home with lots to look at and gorgeous lake. Kids had a blast fishing, swimming, playing games, eating s’mores around the fire pit. House was very clean with plenty of a/c and fans. Nearby Cross Lake has a big grocery store with enough of the vegetarian and gluten free options we needed. We hope we can come again!
Mary Kay B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Tonya B., Atlanta, GA
18 Aug 2023
Great place for family stay
We enjoyed the house and the lake very much. It was quiet and peaceful. The house had lots of space inside and outside for the family. The only issue I had was with dog allergies in the house.
Tonya B.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
6/10 Okay
Ruth S.
9 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
2nd Time
Everything was neat & clean
Ruth S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tammy M.
6 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay
Nice and pretty view.
Tammy M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Shelley M.
2 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Velvet Springs
We had a wonderful weekend with extended family. The property was beautiful and just as described in the listing. Having the pontoon and paddle boats made it even better. Thank you so much for letting us stay in your wonderfully eclectic home!
Shelley M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michele S.
31 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent family retreat
Wonderful property for generational gatherings. This is our second time for a long Memorial weekend and it felt like coming home this year. Fishing, boating or just enjoying the view, it is perfect.
Michele S.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Chris L.
25 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend getaway
Nice place and great time
Chris L.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Eric A.
21 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience!!!
We all had the best time at the farmhouse! Everything from the post and the pictures were completely accurate! We all loved the vintage vibe! Fishing was awesome ! Pontoon was super fun! We all enjoyed our stay and hope to do it again in the future! Larry was a great host making sure we had everything we needed ! 10/10 would recommend!!!
Eric A.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Karley G.
8 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great time with family!
The fam and 2 pups had a great time hanging out at Larry’s place! The pontoon was awesome and we had a great time playing in the water with our dogs. It was the first time they experienced the great outdoors and they loved it! Had fun by the fire eating s’mores and sharing stories and laughs, and the foosball table was a hit too. Thanks for the memories!
Karley G.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Melanie W., LaCrosse, Wisconsin
23 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Velvet victorian
Quiet, relaxing. Private lake with many fish. Dishwasher did not get dishes clean. Otherwise all the amenities you could want.
Melanie W.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Diana K.
21 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Family gathering
Outdoor space was great. Plenty of room to set up a volleyball court in the front yard. The lake side yard had two patios, one was perfect for meals and lounging, one had a fire pit. We set up a two tier croquet court,hung 4 two person hammocks, and still plenty of beach area. The dock and pontoon were great and probably the best paddle boat, appeared to be homemade.
Diana K.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Julie C.
17 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fun!
We had a great time! The house was very clean and was exactly as listed. Great location … the lake was beautiful. Larry was very responsive to our calls - and Heidi (the dog) was a joy to be around! Having the pontoon boat and paddle boat at the property was awesome! Would definitely return.
Julie C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Diane F.
16 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place for family
Nice farm house with nice little beach and lake. Nice to have a pontoon.
Diane F.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Andrew M.
14 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great peaceful spot for the whole family
Well maintained, large lake house that accommodated three generations of our family comfortably. The pontoon is a great feature, the lake is clean for swimming and the fish were biting. We loved the eclectic decor in the house and we will be back!
Andrew M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Grant S.
5 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Lake get away
Very spacious and well equipped home. The garage space for cars and fully gassed comfortable pontoon were very nice touches. The furnishings were whimsical and “antiquey.” The out door patio space was wonderful and separate fire pit area very nice also. The showers and bathrooms could use more soaps and hair products but otherwise adequate. Host communication was excellent and responsive. Thank you for a great stay.
Grant S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ruth S.
2 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Time!
We all had a great time! Very unique home!
Ruth S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Lisa B.
30 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice lake. Nice house.
Everything was nice, clean and exactly as listed. No complaints and our family celebration went smoothly.
The yard was lovely and the pontoon was nice. Fishing was plentiful as well.