Winter group trips

Ice fishing, snowmobiles, and a big house to come back to.

A fully winterized lake home in Crosslake, with room for 16, a two-story stone fireplace, and a lower-level game room for when the sun goes down.

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Warm house. Frozen lake.

Little Pine and the Whitefish Chain are popular for ice fishing, and the Crosslake area has a strong snowmobile trail system that connects into the broader Brainerd Lakes network.

Frozen lake views from the covered patio
Two-story gas stone fireplace in the great room
Lower-level family room with wet bar, card table, foosball, and ping pong
Washer and dryer for wet gear
Several lakeside spots, including Moonlite Bay, are reachable by snowmobile

Winter sunset over the frozen lake from the fire pit area

Winter weekends worth planning around

WinterFest, February 4–6, 2027

Crosslake’s 25-year winter tradition, with pond hockey, sledding, bonfires, a scavenger hunt, and SoupFest.

Ice Fishing Extravaganza, February 6, 2027

The Brainerd Jaycees’ 37th annual charity contest on Gull Lake draws thousands of anglers.

St. Patrick’s weekend, mid-March

Crosslake’s 50+ year parade and celebration is one of the biggest weekends in the Brainerd Lakes area.

Check local ice and trail conditions before you head out. Ask the host through Vrbo about parking for trailers.

Room for the whole group

Two kings with their own baths, two upstairs rooms with 2 queens each, and a bunk room with 6 twins and 2 doubles. A maximum of 16 guests. See the room-by-room layout, or browse the other group trip ideas.

Plan your winter trip.

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