Lakefront Upnorth Getaway Sleeps 57|Dock Your Boat | Cabin in Emily
1 Bedroom Cabin in Emily
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.
Lakefront Upnorth Getaway Sleeps 57|Dock Your Boat is located in Emily. Lakefront Upnorth Getaway Sleeps 57|Dock Your Boat provides accommodation, featuring Guest Services, Parking, Pet Friendly, among other amenities. This Cabin features Guest Services, Parking, Pet Friendly, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Lakefront Upnorth Getaway Sleeps 57|Dock Your Boat has 1 Bedroom , 11 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 57 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cabin because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cabin, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cabin has a friendly neighborhood, and the Emily has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cabin in Emily, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
Amenities
Facility Overview
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Air conditioning
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Heating
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10+ bathrooms
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Bed sheets provided
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Dining table
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Microwave
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Coffee/tea maker
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Dishwasher
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Near the beach
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Car not required
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Onsite parking
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Pet friendly
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Smoke-free property
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Kayak on site
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Boat on site
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On the lake
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Desk
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WiFi available
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Garden
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Barbecue grill
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Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Fire extinguisher
Policies
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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property parties and events are allowed on site safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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