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Escape to 'The Bailey House,' a historic 1902 lake retreat in Backus, filled with antiques and surrounded by woods. Spend your days exploring Pine Mountain Lake and nights relaxing in the spacious living areas, cooking meals in the kitchen or trying local restaurants.

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 152100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Water view

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About this property

Spacious Home Easy Walk to Pine Mtn Lake!

  • Easy Access to Boat Launch & Park | Great for Groups & Families

    Step back in time during your stay at 'The Bailey House,' a 6-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental home in Backus. Built in 1902, this historic home is filled with antiques and is the ideal lake retreat for your next getaway to Minnesota. With plenty of room for family and friends, spend your days in the great outdoors at nearby Pine Mountain Lake and nights enjoying the peace and quiet of this spacious and wooded property.

    -- THE PROPERTY --

    SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
    - Bedroom 1: 1 twin bed
    - Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
    - Bedroom 3: 1 full bed
    - Bedroom 4: 1 full bed
    - Bedroom 5: 1 full bed
    - Bedroom 6: 1 full bed
    - Sunroom: 1 twin bed w/ 1 twin trundle

    HOME HIGHLIGHTS
    - Original hardwood flooring
    - Sunroom
    - Dining table
    - Books
    - Activity requests available (stagecoach rides, English butler service & more)
    - Down the street from Pine Mountain Lake public access

    KITCHEN
    - Refrigerator, stove/oven
    - Drip coffee pot
    - Dishware/flatware, cooking basics

    ACCESSIBILITY
    - Stairs required for entry, 2-story home

    PARKING
    - Driveway (10 vehicles)

    -- THE LOCATION --

    - Walk to lakefront spots, activities & dining:
    - Public boat launch on Pine Mountain Lake
    - Rocky Dock park w/ a playground, picnic area & swimming beach
    - Willard's Saloon & Eatery
    - The Paul Bunyan Trail & Rest Stop: 100 miles of paved hiking, biking, rollerblading & snowmobile trails

    -- REST EASY WITH US --

    Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

    -- POLICIES --

    - No smoking
    - Pet friendly (pets not allowed on furniture)
    - No events, parties, or large gatherings
    - Additional fees and taxes may apply
    - Photo ID may be required upon check-in

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
    - This property requires stairs to access
    - Window A/C units (main & 2nd floor)

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Dock
  • Picnic area

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating 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

General

  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Backus is home to this holiday home. While the natural beauty of Deep Portage Conservation Reserve and Deep Portage Conservation Reserve and Learning Center can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Black Bear Golf Complex. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting. Visit our Backus travel guide
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Backus, MN

What's nearby

  • Lindsey Lake
    3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Sanborn Lake
    5 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Rainy Lake
    6 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Horseshoe Lake
    6 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Fawn Lake
    6 min drive - 9.4 km

Restaurants

  • Corner Store, Restaurant & Gun Shop
    18 min walk
  • Salty Dog Saloon & Eatery
    6 min drive
  • Willard's Saloon
    4 min walk
  • Backus American Legion
    19 min walk
  • Up North Cafe
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Home Easy Walk to Pine Mtn Lake! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Home Easy Walk to Pine Mtn Lake!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Home Easy Walk to Pine Mtn Lake!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Home Easy Walk to Pine Mtn Lake! located?

Situated in Backus, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Lindsey Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Horseshoe Lake and Sanborn Lake. Rainy Lake and Fawn Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Spacious Home Easy Walk to Pine Mtn Lake! Reviews

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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

7.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy R.

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

Historic

We loved the old house and all the period furnishings. Mostly we loved that it could fit all of us in one place. A short walk to the nice little beach was great. A short drive to Walker or to Brainerd to explore. We had a wonderful time being together, sitting around a campfire, grilling, and playing in the yard.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

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

Bailey house

Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Z G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home, needed a few more items in the kitchen, one bedroom had a bad mattress but we made due by shifting people around. Nice location, amazing hosts, we would stay here again. Highly recommend it for large groups.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rita Diane O.

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

Perfect match for large varied group of people

Games,books,all variety of kitchen stuff, big friendly family tables( both in and outdoors) and close to lake, town and more. Meadow with deer ,geese and lightning bugs. The host Doug made us feel welcome and very comfortable. A wonderful time and we'll be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doreen G.

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

Stepping Back in Time

This beautiful OLD mansion was exactly as described, it needs summer pictures, and the lake and a beautiful park are right out the door. We celebrated my moms 80th Birthday.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Historic gem

The Bailey house was a beautiful spot walking distance from the lake park and the resort our family was staying at. Charming, historic and spacious were a few comments that our group provided. The place could use a deep cleaning and the kitchen could be more organized and equipped. We had a larger gathering for cake one evening and a fun camp fire outside. All in all a good spot to accommodate many from our group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Merle D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place with a few issues

The house was very interesting and fun. Family had a great time. Fire pit was great. Kitchen is small with very little work space so that made it difficult to cook for a large group. The house could do with a deep clean. Very dusty and animal hair pretty much everywhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Love the history

Great place, lots of space to spread out.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Wayne S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Large but a few problems

It is a very large house in a nice location for a family. A small but sandy beach and playground is only a few minutes walk away. Most of the furniture was old and uncomfortable and the kitchen was small. The house was also not very clean. Despite these issues we enjoyed our family weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

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

Beautiful home — great getaway!

Our family enjoyed our stay, the lake, and the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020