Peaceful home on quiet lake – year round fun!
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Peaceful home on quiet lake – year round fun!
Ideal Township, Minnesota, 56442
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Amenities
Golf course
Skiing
Hiking
Wi-Fi in public areas
BBQ
No smoking in public areas
Garden
Kayaking
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Property Description
Welcome to Duck Lake! We are eager to share our family home with you. We're not foo-foo here, just clean and comfortable!! While you’re here, we’re hoping you can connect with your family and friends and enjoy the great outdoors. Duck Lake has only a couple dozen homes and cabins surrounded by forest. Our lake is perfect for families who enjoy privacy. Even though Duck Lake has no public access we are only 1500 feet from the Cross Lake public access and all the excitement the Whitefish Chain of lakes offers. Our entire home and the surrounding 2 ½ acres are available to you.
Outdoor space:
Large lake-facing deck (many lawn chairs available)
Detached screened porch with queen-size Sleep Number bed and pull-out couch (Perfect for those guests who want to get even closer to nature and hear the loons and owls hooting at night!)
Dock and swimming area - kayaks and paddle boards
Lake-side fire pit (Help yourself to firewood.)
Large yard for outdoor games
Charcoal grill
Outdoor activities include:
Kayaking
Paddle boarding
Swimming (Lily Pad and other “floaties” available in screened porch attached to garage)
Biking - biking path is located along West Shore Drive
Nature walks
Birdwatching
Hiking - (Walk through the woods on our “secret path” to swim and fish on Crosslake.)
Campfires - (Free firewood!)
Hunting
Snowmobiling - (Major snowmobile trails traverse our lake. See included maps for details.)
**Feel free to use groceries and other items in the cupboards and refrigerator. If you run out of a certain item please leave a note so we can restock that item. This is a family home so help yourselves! Thanks!
Quiet hours: Sunday-Thursday (10:00pm-7:00am) Friday-Saturday (11:00pm-8:00am)
No smoking
One dog allowed under 50 pounds. (Please keep it off the furniture.)
No parties or events
Television & DVD player - We have a Roku Express so that you can access your major streaming services. Remotes are located on the shelf underneath the television. There is an HDMI cord located underneath the television for direct connection to your laptop. There are also several DVDs available in the closet in the upstairs bedroom.
House rules and departure instructions:
**Upon departure: (Check out is 11:00 am.)
Please place trash bags in the green trash container in the garbage shed in the cul-de-sac. Bags of recycling can be placed on the screened porch. Clean dog feces from the yard.
Run the dishwasher with any dirty dishes.
Rumple the bedding and leave pillows on top of all used beds. You don’t need to strip them. Place used towels in the laundry room.
Turn off air conditioners. Turn thermostats down to 50 degrees.
Return lawn chairs, kayaks and “floaties” to where you found them.
THANKS!About pets:Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total).About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.
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9.8/10
Cleanliness9.8
Amenities9.8
Location9.8
Service9.8
All 18 reviews
Surroundings
Airport: Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
(43.5 km)
Landmarks: Crosslake Nature Trail
(1.0 km)
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9
6 Bedrooms Private Vacation Home
6 bedrooms: 1 bunk bed 1 single bed 3 sofa beds 4 queen beds and 2 double beds
Non-smoking
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Guest Reviews
9.8/10
Outstanding
18 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness9.8
- Amenities9.8
- Location9.8
- Service9.8
Average for similar properties in Ideal Township
Guest User
July 31, 2025
We had a wonderful weekend at the lake! The cabin was clean and so comfy, plenty of room for us (6 adults, 1 teen, 2 kids) and the yard and beach were amazing! Spent lots of time swimming off the dock area (SO nice that there’s minimal weeds) did tons of paddle boating and kayaking, and great to have the firepit just off the lake so we could run and cozy up by the fire as soon as we climb out of the lake. The property was tucked away from the busy-ness of Crosslake, yet just a couple minute drive into town for anything we could possibly need. Overall a fantastic experience!! Would definitely book again in the future.
Guest User
July 9, 2025
Duck Lake Hideaway
We enjoyed our relaxing time at Gregg's place! The layout of the house worked great for our family and the views were amazing. Check-in and communication were seamless. We would definitely recommend this place!
Guest User
August 8, 2025
Peaceful as promised
Gracious hosts offering a cozy home in an ideal setting.
Guest User
July 1, 2025
Duck Lake cabin
We enjoyed our stay at the Duck Lake cabin. Our whole family enjoyed the lake life, kayaking and paddle boarding, fishing and watching the sunset and wildlife.
Guest User
August 5, 2025
Great family vacation spot!
Great spot for a larger family gathering!
Guest User
January 6, 2025
It was really relaxing.
We all enjoyed the stay, if it would have been warmer it would have been better. But this way we talked and enjoyed old friends. Thank you.
Guest User
September 16, 2024
Comfortable & Homey
My two adult daughters and I were looking for a quiet, comfortable place to spend time together. We felt very much at home, and the host family generously invited us to help ourselves to whatever was available. Greg responded immediately when there was a problem with the fridge. The mattresses were great! We enjoyed looking around the small towns nearby, especially Crosby.
A good carpet cleaning is recommended, but that's like home, too!
Guest User
July 17, 2024
Lovely stay!
We loved the quietness of Duke lake! The kids (and adults!) really enjoyed the lake toys- Lilly pad, 3 kayaks, paddle boat, paddle boards and floats! Plenty to keep us ALL entertained while enjoying g the lake! We did some fishing and caught a few perch, bullheads and a northern! The home was more than enough space for us to sleep comfortably and enjoy meals together! Definitely recommend this property. The only small con was that after a day on the lake, there was only enough hot water for one of us to take a warm shower. We did quick rinses the rest of our stay- and that was just fine for us.
Guest User
July 21, 2024
Stay
The cabin was exactly what we were looking for and wanted and the host was wonderful with checking in with us to see if there was any questions/concerns and was very prompt getting back to us.
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Golf course
Off-site
Skiing
Off-site
Hiking
Off-site
Wi-Fi in public areas
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Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Public areas
BBQ
No smoking in public areas
Garden
Health & wellness
Golf course
Off-site
Kayaking
Hiking
Off-site
Skiing
Off-site
Mountain biking
Off-site
Sailing
Off-site
Motorized water sports equipment
Activities
Beach towels
Fishing
Off-site
Cleaning services
Clothes dryer
Facilities for children
Children's toys
Kids' board games/puzzles
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: after 16:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
Please contact the hotel for details about crib and extra bed policies.
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 25 years old
Property host
Gregg J Hermerding
Speaks: English
About this property
Welcome to Duck Lake! We are eager to share our family home with you. We're not foo-foo here, just clean and comfortable!! While you’re here, we’re hoping you can connect with your family and friends and enjoy the great outdoors. Duck Lake has only a couple dozen homes and cabins surrounded by forest. Our lake is perfect for families who enjoy privacy. Even though Duck Lake has no public access we are only 1500 feet from the Cross Lake public access and all the excitement the Whitefish Chain of lakes offers. Our entire home and the surrounding 2 ½ acres are available to you.
Outdoor space:
Large lake-facing deck (many lawn chairs available)
Detached screened porch with queen-size Sleep Number bed and pull-out couch (Perfect for those guests who want to get even closer to nature and hear the loons and owls hooting at night!)
Dock and swimming area - kayaks and paddle boards
Lake-side fire pit (Help yourself to firewood.)
Large yard for outdoor games
Charcoal grill
Outdoor activities include:
Kayaking
Paddle boarding
Swimming (Lily Pad and other “floaties” available in screened porch attached to garage)
Biking - biking path is located along West Shore Drive
Nature walks
Birdwatching
Hiking - (Walk through the woods on our “secret path” to swim and fish on Crosslake.)
Campfires - (Free firewood!)
Hunting
Snowmobiling - (Major snowmobile trails traverse our lake. See included maps for details.)
**Feel free to use groceries and other items in the cupboards and refrigerator. If you run out of a certain item please leave a note so we can restock that item. This is a family home so help yourselves! Thanks!
Quiet hours: Sunday-Thursday (10:00pm-7:00am) Friday-Saturday (11:00pm-8:00am)
No smoking
One dog allowed under 50 pounds. (Please keep it off the furniture.)
No parties or events
Television & DVD player - We have a Roku Express so that you can access your major streaming services. Remotes are located on the shelf underneath the television. There is an HDMI cord located underneath the television for direct connection to your laptop. There are also several DVDs available in the closet in the upstairs bedroom.
House rules and departure instructions:
**Upon departure: (Check out is 11:00 am.)
Please place trash bags in the green trash container in the garbage shed in the cul-de-sac. Bags of recycling can be placed on the screened porch. Clean dog feces from the yard.
Run the dishwasher with any dirty dishes.
Rumple the bedding and leave pillows on top of all used beds. You don’t need to strip them. Place used towels in the laundry room.
Turn off air conditioners. Turn thermostats down to 50 degrees.
Return lawn chairs, kayaks and “floaties” to where you found them.
THANKS!About pets:Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total).About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.
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About This Property
| Nearest Airport | Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| Distance to Airport | 43.53KM |
| Hotel Star Rating | 3 |



