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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

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Pillager, MN
  • Place, Crow Wing State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, The Classic at Madden's Golf Course
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Brainerd International Raceway
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About this property

Private cabin with resort amenities; kayak, paddleboard, pontoon, great swimming

Come and enjoy the peace and quiet of our intimate, family friendly resort on quiet pristine Hardy Lake. Only 4 cabins. Great place for your family getaway. There is something for everyone:
Our spacious 2 bedroom 1 bath + loft, has become a guest favorite. Whether you are sitting on your deck or standing at your large window. You will have spectacular view of the lake and the native wildflowers cascading down to the majestic lily pad garden. There is also a beach side fire pit at the lake front where you can watch the stars and listen to the loons of Hardy Lake. With central air, Smart TV, and a dishwasher, this cabin gives you a luxurious open airy space to rest and recoup after a long day in the sun.
*Price includes cleaning fee; however, our expectation is that you will leave the cabin as nice or nicer than you found it. Thank you.
During your stay at this resort, you'll be close to Crow Wing State Park.
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 6 minutes by car from Mississippi River and 6 minutes from Crow Wing State Park
Private cabin with resort amenities; kayak, paddleboard, pontoon, great swimming offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Pillager resort is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Books
  • Games
  • Kayak
  • Playground
  • Water sports equipment

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Heating
  • Living room
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Please ensure any items brought into the cabin are taken with you and the cabin is left as you found it. Thank you for your cooperation and for helping to maintain the cabin's charm for future guests.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Sit back and enjoy our beautiful serene location

Please ask if you need anything or any questions I can answer for you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Private cabin with resort amenities; kayak, paddleboard, pontoon, great swimming Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
If you are looking for a relaxing, peaceful and beautiful place to spend some time, this is the place. Family friendly with plenty of things to do. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dani B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The view was great. The cabin was clean and had everything we needed for our stay. It was nice to have a cup of coffee and and sit out on the deck and read.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property on quiet lake, clean modern cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin was clean & very comfortably. The lake is clean & very beautiful. My family joined me for a day if fun in the sun. Kayaking, paddle boating & tubing our day was perfect! Diana is an amazing host! I would highly recommend this resort.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brad B., Brownwood, TX USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place. Very clean, lovely view of the lake, but minimum kitchen and bath essentials (if traveling from a distance).
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location and lake. It was so peaceful and Diana was amazing. Kids had the best time fishing, swimming, boating and sitting by the fire. Cannot wait to go back sometime.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for kids!

Right after we checked in our kids were at the beach playing and swimming! I was impressed with the available toys and kayak/paddle boats to use. There’s also plenty of fish for kids to catch off the dock! The cabin was the perfect size for us and having a deck to sit and see the lake topped it off! Overall I was very happy with our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alise R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just what we were looking for

Shady Hollow deserves an easy 5 star rating. My husband and I stayed with our 5 children aged 1-8, and it was perfect. We all enjoyed the beach, beautiful lake view, swimming, paddle boards, fishing, pedal boat and kayaks, which was included in the cost. The lake was shallow enough for our kids to play safely and there were plenty of toys on the beach for them to use and build sand castles. Our kids loved going to the office to get a treat and talk to Diana, who was so accommodating. We did need to pack towels and kitchen/bath soaps, but that was communicated prior to booking. We were also glad we packed our kids’ blankets and pillows, as there were not many extras in the cabin. If you are looking for a luxurious stay on the lake, this probably isn’t for you. If you’re looking for a safe, clean, family friendly resort that transports you to simpler times, do not hesitate to book your stay at Shady Hollow!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Small family friendly cabins

We very much enjoyed our stay at Shady Hollow. Diana was always approachable and accommodating throughout our visit. We loved the proximity to the small sandy beach, with kayaks, paddle boat, pontoon /fishing boats, swimming raft, beach toys and life jackets. We also have small children that enjoyed a woodsy craft session led by Sheila who is an absolute gem. We hope to come back, thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

The best place to get away!

Could not have asked for a better place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Misty B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay

This was the perfect stay for me, my mom and my 9-year-old daughter. The resort is located an easy distance from Baxter, Brainerd and Nisswa. The cabin has a great loft that my daughter loved - we used a sleeping bag as padding for her to sleep on and she slept under a blanket. My daughter had a great time catching fish off the dock, playing at the beach and doing crafts. Very relaxing location for me and my mom as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Nice people, beautiful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great get-away for a family!

The kids had a blast swimming! It was nice to have access to kayaks and paddleboards included in the price! Cabin 4 is right off the beach with an easy view of the lake, beach, and playground equipment. The cabin was in great condition, very clean, and adequately equipped. The two bedrooms plus spacious loft was plenty of room for us and our three boys. The grounds were also well maintained -- love the natural shoreline restoration and many native plants throughout the property. We were looking for a low-key get-away, and this was the right place!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Clean cabin, quiet lake, clean lake and owner nice to chat with, but not overwhelming wanting to chat.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin with a lovely beach!

Great cabin and beach. Would recommed!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charles L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful resort and friendly staff.

Booking and payment process was smooth.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristi M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely getaway

We stayed with our family of 5 and had a wonderful time. The cabin perfectly fit our needs and our kids LOVED the loft upstairs. They chose to sleep on the floor up there rather than in one of the bedrooms because they felt it was like a little hideout. They have everything you need for water fun: canoes, kayaks, paddle boards and even a pontoon rental. The water is shallow enough for little kids and gets deep enough at the end of the dock for bigger kids. There was also a floating dock further out that was a huge hit. Crow Wing State Park is super close and really nice; a great place to learn some MN history. Baxter/Brainerd are within 15 minutes and have all the essentials you might need from grocery stores to restaurants. The resort was nice and quiet and our kids loved wandering around. There are several fire pits you can use for roasting s'mores. We had a great time and it was the perfect pandemic getaway: few people, able to be on our own as a family, clean and safe. The lake view in the morning is just lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Colette H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place.

Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice family getaway!

We really enjoyed this property for a short family getaway at the lake! We stayed in cabin 4, it was clean and perfect for what we were looking for. The lake was beautiful and the resort beach was welcoming with kayaks, paddleboards, and canoes for use by the guests. The owner of the resort was helpful and welcoming.

10/10 Excellent

Charlee N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and quaint

It was a lovely getaway that was exactly what our family needed. Thank you so much for your hospitality, we'd love to come back sometime!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful experience on Hardy Lake

The cabin was nice and clean and everything was accurate according to the advertisement..There was plenty to do on the beach and a good assortment of games to choose from in the office as well as Schwan's ice cream, which was a favorite for the kids. The resort owners and the resort helper were all very nice people and nice to work with.. We enjoyed their company. If we needed anything all we had to do was ask..The check in and check out processes were painless and the location of the cabin was perfect for everything we wanted to do around the area. I would definitely stay there again! Amy Daniels New Richmond, WI
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dana K., Arlington, VA

Liked: Cleanliness

August 2019

We really enjoyed our getaway. The cabin was well-maintained with a great view of Hardy Lake and beach access right out the front door. Thank you for a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Peaceful Hardy Lake Getaway

This is a charming, quiet retreat from city life, without the crowded beaches of the big resorts. There are plenty activities for the whole family and it was fun watching kids catch fish off the dock. The hosts were great and feel more like family than the owners. The cabin we rented was a little rough, but served all our basic needs for a place to stay. The care takers cabin should have been moved further back from the beach or cleaned up to give a better overall impression of the property.
Stayed 35 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marca D., Midland, TX

Great resort

Sleepy Hollow is a quaint resort that you would only see in the movies. My cabin was right on the lake and there isn’t a bad cabin on the grounds. I stayed for 1 month and there is so much to do in the area. The resort is on the back side of Crow State Park , 6 miles from local shopping but if you run out of something just knock on Diana’s door and problem solved. You would not regret staying here. It isn’t fancy, but fancy is overrated! Great family destination in summer or winter, Ski Gull is about 30 min drive, you can ice fish on Lake Hardy for Crappie and Bass, I have enjoyed every minute here.
Stayed 34 nights in Nov 2018