About this property
Fun at the Lakes Resort | Private Beach • Boat Launch • 3 Buildings • Sleeps 57
Bring the whole crew “Up North” — Fun at the Lakes Resort is a rare, private 3-building lakefront resort designed specifically for large groups, with room for up to 57 guests across 12BR Lodge + 4BR Home + 2BR Cabin.
Whether you are hosting a family reunion, church group, retreat, wedding weekend, friend getaway, or multi-family vacation, this one delivers! You will love the convenience paired with cabin lifestyle!
🏡 The Space Layout (3 Buildings / 9,000 sq ft total)
You’ll have three separate buildings for the perfect mix of togetherness + privacy & space:
✅ 12 Bedroom / 7 Bath Lodge (the main gathering space)
✅ 4 Bedroom / 2 Bath Home (huge kitchen, living room overlooking the lake)
✅ 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath Cabin (steps from the beach)
Ideal for groups that want to stay together without everyone sleeping on top of each other.
⭐ What You’ll Love
🏖️ Private Sandy Beach + Lake Views
Enjoy 150 ft of sandy shoreline with space for swimming, sunbathing, beach games, and kid-friendly lake days.
🚤 Private Boat Ramp + 2 Docks
Launch your boat right on-site and enjoy two docks— including a scenic dock bench overlooking Lake Mary.
Bonus: The resort offers access to both Lake Mary and Lake Emily, connected by a calm channel/lazy river — making it easy to explore without trailering.
🎣 Incredible Fishing (Right From the Dock)
Catch Walleye, Northern Pike, Bass, Crappie, Sunfish & Perch — guests fish from the dock every season.
There’s also a fish cleaning station for easy post-lake prep.
🍽️ Commercial-Style Group Kitchen (Lodge)
Built for big groups and event weekends:
2 new gas stoves
Commercial 3-bay refrigerator
Stand-up freezer
Dishwasher + microwave
Large stainless sink + dining nook
Cook together, cater meals, or bring in food — this space is made to handle it.
🎉 Massive Dining + Family Room + Bar
The lodge includes a spacious great room with TV + bar, perfect for:
✔ group dinners
✔ game nights
✔ watching sports
✔ late-night hangs
♠️ Game Room Fun
More entertainment onsite:
Poker table
Dual TVs
Board games
Space for kids + adults to spread out
🌲 Outdoor Amenities Everyone Will Use
This isn’t a cabin stay — it’s an experience.
🏐 Regulation sand volleyball court
🔥 Fire pit for s’mores + stories
🧒 Playground + kids area
🧲 Tetherball
🛶 Kayaks + paddle boats
🥩 Outdoor grills + picnic tables
🧲 Horseshoes
📍 Location: Emily, MN (Near the Best of the Brainerd Lakes Area)
You get peaceful “small town Up North” vibes — while still being within driving distance of top attractions, shopping, dining and lake towns including:
Nisswa • Crosslake • Brainerd • Crosby • Walker • Outing
Day trip ideas:
🦓 Safari North Wildlife Park
🎡 Paul Bunyan Land
⛳ Multiple nearby golf courses
🚴 Cuyuna Lakes / Crosby area adventures
Perfect for groups wanting nature + activities without feeling remote.
✅ Perfect For
✔ Family reunions
✔ Retreats & team offsites
✔ Multi-family vacations
✔ Wedding weekend lodging
✔ Fishing trips
✔ Summer lake weeks
✔ Large group getaways
Book Your Private Resort Weekend
If you’ve been searching for a true group-friendly lakefront resort in Minnesota — with private beach, docks, a boat launch, and three buildings — this is it.
Check-in / Check-out
Check-in:
16:00
Check-out:
10:00