Brainerd Lakes, Minnesota offers some exceptional full package lodging options. Depending on what season you choose to visit, you can go ice fishing, golfing, swimming, boating, or take advantage of the spa. See below for two fantastic places, where you (the customer), can choose what type of room/cabin you would like to stay in. Check the websites for more info.

Cragun’s Resort (see cover image) has an eclectic assortment of rooms/cabins for couples, travel buddies, large family reunions, etc. With twenty lodging types to choose from, and all sorts of packages available, there is something for everyone. 

Craguns Resort, Lakeside Lodge Room

The Lakeside Cabins feature anywhere from two to six bedroom cabin rentals, each with a balcony and located on a grassy hill overlooking the south beach. These cabins feature a wood burning or gas fireplace, living room, full kitchen, dining area and two tub/shower baths. Other options available are: Bayview Villas (great for family reunions), Laveview Cabins, Hillside Cabins, Beach Cabins, and more all bring diverse amenities. All lodgings at Cragun’s Resort come with air conditioning. 

It makes for a perfect family vacation, or a romanic getaway. Relax on the mile long sandy beach, while the kids build sand castles, play some golf, or partake in a Gull Lake cruise. Cragun’s Resort on Gull Lake, 11000 Craguns Drive Brainerd, Minnesota 56401; https://www.craguns.com

Grand View Lodge Spa and Golf Resort offers a variety of vacation packages, along with several lodgings on different properties. The Main Lodge (on the Main Property) pictured below is the center of Grand View Lodge. Here the grand staircase will take you down to 2500’ of sandy beach on Gull Lake. Main attractions such as the Glacial Waters Spa, the Boathouse, bikes, tennis courts, shuffleboard, and waterfront are all located here.

The Main Lodge at Grand View Lodge Spa and Golf Resort

North is a 60-room boutique hotel is located on the main property and is within easy walking distance to the Main Lodge and other amenities.

If you are interested in more private accommodations, Roy Villas, Roy Cabins, and Roy Cottages are nestled in the woods on Roy Lake, just 1.5 miles from Grand View Lodge These accommodations have its own small beach area and space for outdoor enjoyment.

Be sure to visit the website for additional info. Grand View Lodge Spa and Golf Resort, 23521 Nokomis Avenue, Nisswa Minnesota 56468; https://www.grandviewlodge.com