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Year Around Beautiful Lake Home on Birch Lake 3 hours from Minneapolis.

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A wooden cabin with large windows and a deck, surrounded by snow-covered trees.
A cozy dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with a view of trees, and a clock on the wall.
A deck with outdoor seating and a stone pathway leading to a fire pit area surrounded by rocks.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinets, and a built-in dishwasher. There are large windows providing natural light and views of the surrounding forest.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Hackensack, MN
  • Place, Birch Lake Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Lending Library
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Hackensack City Hall
    ‪12 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Hackensack

This vacation home places you within a leisurely stroll of Birch Lake Park and Hackensack City Hall. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Birch Lake Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lending Library - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hackensack City Hall - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Northern Lights Casino - 11 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Leech Lake - 12 min drive - 11.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Drake’s Pizza - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Birchwood Char House And Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Viddles And Joe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Blue Ox Coffee House - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Charng Thai Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Year Around Beautiful Lake Home on Birch Lake 3 hours from Minneapolis.

Our home, our legacy... your playground and escape. Your home away from home. This beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, lake facing and lake shore property sleeps 8-10 comfortably. Spacious and fully equipped open kitchen. Loft suite with King bed and walk in shower. 2 main floor bedrooms and bathroom and one bedroom and bath on the lower level. Open floor plan. Very large deck, patio, gas grill and seating for eight or more. Washer & Dryer on lower level.

NOTE: Our nightly rate is based upon 8 guests for your stay. Any additional guests incur an extra charge of $40 per night, per guest, to account for the extra cleaning, linens and towels necessary during their stay.

There is 85 feet of sandy beach and lake shore just steps from the front door. Dock available for securing your boat and fish house for cleaning fish. Birch Lake is incredibly clear and suitable for swimming, fishing, jet skiing, and boating. Bass, Northerns, Walleye, Crappies and Sunny's can all be caught on Birch Lake. The public landing is just 1 mile from our dock.

Birch Lake never disappoints with beautiful sunsets summer or winter. Within walking distance from our home is the beautiful Paul Bunyan State Trail, a multi-use recreational rail trail running between the cities of Brainerd and Bemidji. Named after the giant lumberjack Paul Bunyan of American folklore, the trail is the longest continuously paved trail in the United States. Excellent for biking, hiking, in-line skating and snowmobiling.

Hackensack is walking distance from the home and the locals welcome the opportunity to share Mark's Market grocery store, Swansons Bait Shop, weekly meat raffles at the American Legion, the best Hardware store, pickle ball courts, disc frisbee and the central town playground for youngsters. When not on the lake check out Rendezvous Brewing, Barrel & Vine, The Dipper, Sun & Fun and so much more!
Walker is just 20 minutes north and is home to many shops and eating establishments. Be sure to check out Northern Lites Casino, Green Scene, Lundrigans, and so many fun shops.

Winter in this home brings a whole new level of serenity! It is beautiful and quiet. The perfect place to rest, reflect and share comfort food over meaningful conversations, fires on the snow covered beach or fireplace and catching up on long awaited book reading. Perfect for cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, ice-fishing and more. Cozy and intimate this is one of the most beautiful times of year to celebrate.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washer/dryer, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Pickleball
  • Water sports equipment
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet
  • Water dispenser

Policies

Check-in

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Wash used beach towels and return to beach house. Place all used sheets and bath towels in laundry baskets in each bedroom.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Quiet Hours from 11 PM-7AM daily No Fireworks allowed Maximum 4 vehicles Only plastic or paper plates, cups on patio and beach
NO bonfires allowed when under a fire hazard warning issued by city, county or state.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed
Quiet hours 11:00 PM-7:00 AM. NO FIREWORKS.

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
Note from host: Quiet hours 11:00 PM-7:00 AM. NO FIREWORKS.
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Note from host: Quiet hours 11:00 PM-7:00 AM. NO FIREWORKS.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Hackensack within a short 9-minute walk of Birch Lake Park. You'll also find Tenmile Lake and Stony Lake within a short drive.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Year Around Beautiful Lake Home on Birch Lake 3 hours from Minneapolis. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Odie's Place is a perfect home for our family to gather in, always neat and clean with everything available that we might need.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a great stay here. Beautiful property. Has everything you’d need.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was everything we wanted in a family getaway and more! Fully stocked with everything we needed, clean, spacious, and warm! The beach was great, and the neighbors were friendly! Will book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Odies place was perfect for our family of 10. The home is beautiful and stocked well with everything we needed. Fishing is good on Birch lake we caught pike, bass and crappie and the kids had a blast catching Sunny’s right off the dock. 5 Stars all the way..
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family place

Odie's Place had everything we needed for a great family vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our 5th year staying at Odie’s Place and once again it was a wonderful week making family memories. The cabin itself is stunning with beautiful views of the lake, a nice size kitchen that is well stocked (they seriously thought of everything) and space on all 3 floors for everyone with multiple “hang out” areas. The outdoor space is also spectacular with the deck, patios area and beach. We have been renting cabins for over 30 years and the communication from the owners is top-notch. The weather this year was lovely and we were able to spend most of our time on the beach and lake-caught lots of fish and enjoyed evening boat rides and even got in some good paddle boarding and “floating” time. Looking forward to coming back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at this beautiful property and hope to go again in the future! It was great for all ages. We enjoyed fishing, kayaking, swimming and family time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and cabin

We were a group of 7 adults and this cabin worked out well. Very nice property, quiet area, yet within walking/biking distance to Hackensack. Beautiful views all around, overall a very relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another a Great Stay!

This property works out perfectly for our family. Everything you need is available whether I the kitchen, the family room or at the beach. Great location, lake and views. We will return again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This beautiful lake home was more than we could’ve hoped for! Very spacious with all of the amenities you need. The lake front property with a beach was just perfect. My family loved it so much and we have already booked again for next year. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

We had a great time! The house was clean and spacious and well stocked with lake essentials like towels, life jackets, floaties etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

We brought my mom for her 80th birthday; she grew up right down the road on birch lake and it is very special to her. Everything was absolutely perfect and she cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cabin

This is a beautiful cabin on a beautiful lake! The beach is perfect for family fun on the water. We love how close it is to town so we could walk or bike to the park, ice cream shop, or the brewery. The size of the cabin, with bedrooms on multiple levels, is really great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacation

Wonderful home. Everything you could think of is provided. Beautiful location. Local food and groceries close by. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another Great Week

Can’t wait to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Second time staying!

We absolutely love Odie's Place and would love to come back again for a third time! They have all the kitchen stuff you need, fishing poles/life jackets, beach toys, yard games, indoor board games, movies... the works! Highly recommend! Beautiful views and locations.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A stay at odies

Beautiful property, inside and out. Enjoyed the lake, beach area, patio, and huge table. The pictures of the property are accurate- just as nice as it looks. Kitchen well stocked with good quality cookware etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another Great Week!

This was our 4th time staying at this property and we will be back again next year -- nothing more needs to be said.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our Early Summer Northwoods Retreat

This is our second 2 week stay at Odie's and we love it!!! The proximity to Hackensack and Walker are a big selling point for us. Our growing family appreciates the location and amenities. We equally enjoy the inside and outside facilities! A quiet well equipped, serene spot.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our third stay at Odie's Place, and we absolutely love it here. The cabin fits our family growing family perfectly. Each of our adult children and their spouses enjoy the location, especially Birch Lake and its proximity to Hackensack and the nearby town of Walker.Odie’s Place is well-stocked, super ammenities and offers the perfect blend of convenience, natural beauty, and comfort. We especially appreciate the lovely beach area, dock, and outdoor gathering spaces. The lake is wonderful, and Odie’s makes it even better!
Stayed 12 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great lake home for families.

Very clean and spacious home. It was well-stocked with everything we needed (although you may want to bring a few rolls of TP). Lovely outdoor spaces to enjoy. The lake was great for swimming. We rented a boat for 3 days of our time there and had good fishing. It's very close to a paved bike trail that takes you to Hackensack in just a few minutes. Our family had a wonderful time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home in Hackensack

Sept 28-Oct 1st 2023 We had such a wonderful time @ your Beautiful home It had everything you could possibly need.The view of the lake & sunsets were absolutely perfect ! The owners were wonderful to work with .We definitely will be back the 6 of us. Check out the town in Walker fun town for shopping & golfing & the drive is only 15 minutes. Thank you again it was a nice get away
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed another great stay at Odie’s Place. Plenty of space for everyone on three levels with a view that can’t be beat. They have thought of everything you need in the kitchen and the extra fridge/freezer in the garage comes in handy. The beach area is great for reading, floating/paddle boarding and camp fires. We enjoyed the patio and deck area as well. Everyone could enjoy a meal together at the huge kitchen table or have multiple games going on at once. Communication with the hosts has always been exceptional. Odie’s Place is truly special.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good times at Odie's Place super spot!

We enjoyed this clean and very well equipped cabin. Our entire family 8 adults and our grandaughter were comfortable. The cabin is so close to town and the bike trail. All the appliances and untensils we needed were available. Comfortable and spacious, great neighbors beautiful interior and exterior. Birch Lake is gorgeous.and we love the view from inside the cabin. We hope to be back next year.
Stayed 15 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The best of MN getaway

Not only is this a beautiful home but the lakefront, landscaping and lake are gorgeous too. It makes such a difference when your hosts are thoughtful and you’re not “wishing” for there to be anything else. Plenty of seating, dishes, cookware, towels, etc. Our family loved every second of our time at Odie’s place and everything was seamless thanks in large part to our hosts. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022