Little Pine Lake House Whitefish Chain · Crosslake, MN
Whitefish Chain of Lakes

Little Pine Lake, four miles from Crosslake.

The house sits on a quiet stretch of Little Pine Lake with a sandy beach and sunset views. You still get the full Whitefish Chain — and a short drive into town for dinner.

The chain

Fourteen connected lakes. One dock.

The Whitefish Chain is one of Minnesota’s classic boating systems. From Little Pine you can spend the day on the water, fish, or run into a lakeside restaurant. The home’s dock is for fishing and tying up a boat; the sandy beach is for swimming and slow afternoons.

  • Little Pine Lake shoreline with soft sand
  • Crosswoods Golf Course nearby
  • Cross Lake Recreation Area about 9 minutes
  • Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport about 42 minutes
Map of the Whitefish Chain of Lakes in Crow Wing County, Minnesota
On the water

Bars, restaurants, and boat rentals.

Moonlite Bay~4 miles. American / bar & grill. ~70 docks, live music weekends, cardboard boat races in August. (218) 692-3575 · moonlitebay.com
The Wharf~5 miles. American / bar & grill, burgers, walleye. On the channel with docks. thewharfcrosslakemn.com
Zorbaz on Crozz Lake~4 miles. American / pizza (Mexican pizza is the local favorite). Docks on Cross Lake.
Ox Lake Tavern~5 miles. American / bar. Quieter neighborhood spot on Ox Lake.
14 Lakes Pub & Brewery~4 miles. Brewery / pub food. Sunday meat raffle.
Andy’s Bar~4 miles. American / bar & grill. Also has a liquor store. In town.
Rafferty’s Pizza~4 miles. Pizza. Near Town Square.
Maucieri’s~5 miles. Italian.
Manhattan’s at Manhattan Beach Lodge~8 miles. American. On Big Trout Lake, good for a sunset dinner.
Patrick’s Cedar Chest~6 miles. American / comfort food. Known for broasted chicken. On Big Pine Lake.
Boat rentalsCrosslake Rental ((218) 692-7368), Whitefish Pontoon Rentals, Larry’s Lake Rentals, and Captain Dan ((612) 202-4890) all rent pontoons and other boats on the chain. Book early for summer weekends.
Your dockThe house has a dock for tying up a rental or a guest’s boat. Ask the host about current docking details.
Crosslake Town Square shops and clock tower
In town

Crosslake Town Square

Downtown is close enough for a grocery run, a brewery stop, or boutique shopping without giving up the private lot. The Town Square is the easy “we need ice cream and a new sweatshirt” destination.

  • Moonlite Bay, The Wharf, Andy’s Bar
  • 50 Lakes Bar & Bottle Shop a short drive
  • Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway for a slower afternoon
Nearby

What you need within a short drive.

GroceryReed’s Market — ~4 miles. Full grocery, bakery, and deli. (218) 692-2711
LiquorBarstock Liquors (~4 miles, next to Reed’s), Andy’s (~4 miles), Moonlite Square Convenience (~4 miles).
Coffee & ice creamDark Horse Brew (~4 miles, Town Square — coffee, bites, ice cream). Lake Country Crafts and Cones (~4 miles, ice cream).
GolfCrosswoods (~4–5 miles, (218) 692-4653) — local favorite, 27 holes. Golden Eagle (~6–7 miles, Fifty Lakes, (218) 763-4653). Whitefish Golf Club (~8–10 miles, Pequot Lakes).
Boat launchesPublic accesses on the Whitefish Chain, including near the Army Corps of Engineers area and the southwest access on West Shore Drive. Ask the host for the closest option.
Snowmobile accessGroomed trails run through Crosslake and the Whitefish Chain area. Several lakeside spots (including Moonlite Bay) are reachable by snowmobile in winter.
AirportBrainerd Lakes Regional (BRD) — roughly 40–45 minutes.

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