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Sun-loungers
Property grounds
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, books
5 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14237 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

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Hillman, MN
  • Whitefish Lake
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Mille Lacs Lake
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Grand Casino Mille Lacs
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪65 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lakefront Retreat on Platte Lake - Sleeps 18 - 2 King Ensuites - Pontoon Rental

Hillman Hideaway on Platte Lake

Ultimate Lakefront Vacation Rental | Sleeps 18 | Platte Lake, MN | Pontoon | Sunset Views | Craft Retreats

Discover the perfect Minnesota lake escape! Whether you're planning a relaxing family vacation, a fun-filled friends' getaway, or a creative crafting retreat, this spacious, fully stocked lakefront home delivers everything you need. Located directly on Platte Lake, this 5-bedroom, 4-bath retreat accommodates up to 18 guests comfortably, and includes 2 king ensuite bedrooms with private baths, oversized gathering spaces, and stunning lakefront sunsets.

Top Features

5 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms | Sleeps 18

2 King Ensuite Bedrooms with Private Bathrooms

Direct Lake Access on Platte Lake

Pontoon Rental Available

Private Dock, Sandy Shore, & Water Toys

2 Kayaks, Canoe, Paddleboard, 6x18' Aqua Lily Pad

Fire Pit with Fully Stocked Firewood

2 Outdoor Patios, Canopy Swing & Hammocks

Oversized Crafting Room – Tables/Chairs Available Upon Request

High-Speed Fiber Optic WiFi + 6 Smart TVs

Weber Gas Grill & Blackstone Griddle

Sleeping Arrangements

Bedroom 1: King Bed + Ensuite Bathroom

Bedroom 2: Queen Bed

Bedroom 3: Queen + Twin Bed

Bedroom 4: King Bed + Ensuite Bathroom

Bedroom 5: Queen + Twin Bed

Upstairs Family Room: Bunk Bed + Hide-a-Bed

Spacious Interior Amenities

2,560 sq. ft. of space with 3 separate living areas

Room darkening shades

Dining room seats up to 12

Oversized 23’ x 23’ family/crafting room with 12 stations

In-unit washer and dryer

Cupboard full of board games

Outdoor Experience

Lakefront deck with west-facing views and amazing sunsets

Private dock for boats and swimming

Sandy beach area great for kids

Fire pit with included firewood

Pontoon available for rent (inquire for details)

2 patios, 3 hammocks

Activities & Location Highlights

Fishing Paradise: Northern Pike, Bass, Crappie, Walleye, Bluegill

ATV & UTV Trails: Drive directly from the home

Golf: Eagle’s Landing Golf Course & Clubhouse

Nature Trails: Kathio State Park (10 minutes)

Gaming & Entertainment: Grand Casino Mille Lacs (10 minutes)

Dining & Essentials: Restaurants and stores within 5–10 minutes

Brainerd: Just 30 minutes away

Perfect For

Family Vacations

Group Getaways

Girls’ Weekends

Crafting Retreats (tables/chairs included!)

Fishing Trips

Summer on the Lake / Winter Snowmobile Adventures

Included Amenities

Fully stocked kitchen

High-speed fiber optic WiFi

6 Smart TVs

Keurig Coffee Maker

Private dock

Kayaks, canoe, paddleboard, lily pad

Blackstone griddle & Weber gas grill

Board games & bunk beds

Central A/C & heating

In-unit laundry

Booking Info & Policies

No smoking

No pets

No parties/events

Must be 25+ to book

Government-issued photo ID required

Exterior security camera at the front entrance (no interior cameras)

Additional fees and taxes may apply

Nearest major airport: Minneapolis–St. Paul International (~119 miles)

Ready to Book?

This lakefront gem has it all – sunsets, space, serenity, and adventure. Don't wait to reserve your dates. Perfect for your next big memory-making getaway!

Book your stay today and let the lake life begin!
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Roosevelt Wildlife Management Area. Enjoy features like laundry facilities and an arcade/games room. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 4 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 12 miles (19.3 km) from Mille Lacs Lake and 15.1 miles (24.3 km) from Grand Casino Mille Lacs
Lakefront Retreat on Platte Lake - Sleeps 18 - 2 King Ensuites - Pontoon Rental offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Laura Savageau

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: NO Smoking Allowed.

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,560 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: NO Pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Hillman Hideaway On Platte
Hillman Hideaway on Platte Lake Hillman
Hillman Hideaway on Platte Lake Private vacation home
Hillman Hideaway on Platte Lake Private vacation home Hillman

Lakefront Retreat on Platte Lake - Sleeps 18 - 2 King Ensuites - Pontoon Rental Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Trisha S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantasy location for a quiet Christmas Getaway

It was perfect. We utilized every room in the house. Everyone got their own sleeping space and we had enough room for gift opening, game playing, cookie baking, relaxing by the fireplace and enjoying the sunset views. We even got some ice fishing in and got plenty of keepers. We would definitely stay again and recommend it to anyone. Laura was a pleasure to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Paul Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends weekend

This is a great place. We had one hiccup, which was minor, a smoke detector battery started chirping...which was taken care of within 30 minutes or less of us asking what WE could do. Excellent service. Will be back. Great location for all of us. Fishing off of the dock was even great. Will be back if it works out. Thank you!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Look No Further!

Just feet from the lake, the wildlife and sunsets do not disappoint. We enjoyed exploring Platte and Sullivan lakes in the luxury pontoon. We watched the eagles in the morning with breakfast on the patio, and listened to the Loons in the evenings around the fire. You'll want for nothing here. The generous layout of the home and well ammended bedrooms, means you have the room and comfort to truly relax. The host was gracious and quick to communicate which made our stay easy, and stress-free. Look no further, Whether you're a large group or small, this home and it's location will impress. Already planning our next trip back.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and fun

Our family had a great time at the Hillman House. The house was very cozy, plenty of comfy beds and just enough room to have everyone around the dining room table! It was fun to fish right off the end of the dock. Nice supply of safety gear, fun outside toys and lake was very smooth to take the pontoon for a spin. Beautiful view of the lake. Owners were awesome to work with and very kind when we had questions. Would definitely consider renting this place again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda E.

Liked: Cleanliness

OurMN lake cabin family time

Large bedrooms, well appointed kitchen, lots of living space for different groups, nice canoe and kayaks.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful vacation!!

Hillman hideaway was wonderful! Laura was great to work with answering any questions. We would definitely rent again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marian B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family memories

Our 3 generations of family, ages 12-74, just returned to Hillman Hideaway for another 4 nights. Last summer was supposed to be a once in a lifetime vacation here for all of us together. Then last Christmas, our kids and grandkids all decided to come back. We did. I learned to paddle board at 69 yrs old. We canoed and kayaked. The kids jumped on and off of the Lilly pad both from the pontoon or running off of the dock and jumping on to it in the rain. We all played cards together at the picnic tables or on rainy days at that huge dining room table that held all 14 of us! Most of our cooking was done on the blackstone or the campfire, but the kitchen works, too. We caught fish from the pontoon and in the evening the kids could catch fish from the dock or a kayak. We sat around the fire using the wood the hosts provided and watched glorious sunsets over the lake. We relaxed in hammocks listening to loons calling as eagles soared and swooped to catch fish. The cabin has plenty of room to spread out. The shed fridge was much appreciated, as well as the life jackets, fishing poles, and lots of water toys. Laura was great to work with, answering any questions promptly. Jeremy too, wanting to make sure the pontoon was working for us. We’re glad we rented the pontoon. It’s beautiful. Thank you for this slice of paradise!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect family getaway

We stayed here for a family gathering with my siblings and kids. There was plenty of space to spread out, the kids loved the upstairs bonus room. The beds were very comfortable for sleeping, and with multiple seating areas, we all found places to congregate. We rented the pontoon boat, and enjoyed every minute of our time on the lake. When questions came up, the owners were very quick to respond and very helpful. I highly recommend this home for group gatherings!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get away.

We had a great time. The property is just as described and as it shows in the pictures. Very clean, organized, and nice areas to spread out in. Laura was very helpful before check in telling us what we might want to bring and giving us other tips. Laura and Jeremy were also super at talking us through a few issues with the boat, and very timely at it as well. The grandkids loved the lily pad, and all the other water toys. They would have spent the entire time jumping off the dock or lily pad if they could have. Very quiet and relaxing. Thanks for a great time. Hopefully we will be able to return again sometime.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Size

This vrbo was great for 10 adults. We had plenty of room with space to spare. Loved the 2nd level for just relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Stay We Have Had

Our family has been doing summer get togethers for around 10 years at various VRBOs in Wisconsin and Minnesota, and this was the best one yet. The combination of being comfortable, quiet and relaxing, along with great fishing and a very responsive host makes this a place we will be returning to.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Fun

Great location! We enjoyed beautiful weather, sunsets and a quiet lake. There was lots of opportunity to enjoy the water, do some tubing and relax. Close enough to town where we were able to go grab a bite to eat or enjoy the local area zoo. Laura is easy to work with and communicates often. We had so much fun as a family just enjoying time together.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaye L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer Family Get-away

Roomy property with many amenities. Beautiful sunsets and plenty of activities for adults and children. We loved the use of the pontoon boat, fire pit, kayaks, lily pad, and fishing equipment.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Stay at Hillman Hideaway

We had a great stay at Hillman Hideaway. We had 5 adults and 9 kids ages 5-13. The place is excellent with plenty of space. The three separate family room areas left plenty of room for the kids to be upstairs playing games and hanging out while the parents were relaxing. We rented the pontoon as well and the kids loved floating out in the lake and swimming with the lily pad. Laura was outstanding and easy to work with. We did a lot of fishing with our boat as well and the fishing was good to excellent. Overall a great experience. The grandkids have already asked if we could go back again next year
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

nancy j.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Perfect Vacation!

This property was so perfect for us! The 5 bedrooms downstairs meant that all of the adults, plus the 15-yr. old, had privacy. The other 5 grands, ages 8-13, slept and hung out in the wonderful large space upstairs. They loved it! We spent most of the mornings relaxing on the two patios with tables, while the kids played. We rented the pontoon for 3 days. Each afternoon, we loaded it up with the Lily Pad and headed out for deeper water to swim and play. It happened to be a very hot week, which was perfect. Bonfires every night. Except for one golfing outing, we never left the property. We did all of our cooking there, and just enjoyed being together. I would definitely book this property again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chet w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family lake vacation

Water toys were wonderful. Kayaks, canoe, and waterboard. Also onsite pontoon to rent. Bedrooms were seperate fron living quarters which was great for noise dampening. We were with our children and grandkids. Loved it
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

This was the perfect place for our family vacation! It was nice to spread out if needed. The view of the lake was beautiful and having the use of the pontoon was an added bonus! Will definitely stay there again if we are back in that area!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall family getaway

Great place to stay with a group, lots of space to spread out. Super kid friendly - lots of beach toys, many sizes of life jackets, indoor toys too. Hosts were very approachable and helpful. Only downside I would say is not too much counter space in the kitchen. Really enjoyed our stay and plan to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne G., New Richmond, WI

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Togetherness

Plenty of sleeping options for 13 people, various ages, from 4 related families. Three gathering places. Kitchen counter space limited. Communication as to what’s at cabin top notch so we weren’t hauling items not needed and we’re hauling items we would need. Games, fishing equipment, chairs and second fridge in shed were very handy. Plenty of parking for our 4 vehicles. LOVED having pontoon on site for additional rental. Beautiful, large lake with second lake thru a tunnel. Fishing was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen B., Reno, NV

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful well equipped cabin!

Our family of 8 Adults and 6 kids loved our stay at Hillman House. There’s plenty of room for everyone! The house is well equipped and right on the water. The pontoon boat was a highlight as well as fishing from the dock! Laura is a very attentive, courteous property owner. It’s a great place for a large group or family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sybil P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pretty Perfect Inside & Out

Our group enjoyed our stay at this cabin! Very spacious setting (some ppl could read in one living room while others watched a movie in another) with all the amenities, such as: large dining table, coffee bar set up, TVs in most rooms, and lots of bed size choices. Outdoors we enjoyed the kayaks, pontoon, hammock, grills, patio furniture, fire pit, and a new Lily pad! The extra fridge space and freezer space was much appreciated. There was ample cookware, bowls, dishes and silverware. Tiny downsides: The trash can in the kitchen was annoying & there were 2 throw rugs that were trip hazards. Also, the shower near the washing machine took a long time for hot water.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Weekend

We had a great stay at the Hillman Hideaway. Laura’s communication since booking over a year ago all the way through the weekend was prompt and supportive. We were happy to rent the pontoon and spend two days on the water. The extra space to spread out was much appreciated with young kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super Summer MN Vacation

Just returned from a week at Hillman Hideaway including 6 adults and 5 older teens. It was perfect for all of us. The cabin is clean/homey/cozy yet spacious w/the 5 bedrooms and 3 gathering areas. We were fortunate to be able to eat most meals on the spacious patio w/ great views of the lake, loons and amazing sunset. The upper gathering room was great for our teens though we all enjoyed games, puzzles and movies up there. Outside we had a great pontoon/canoe/paddle board and kayaks plus lily pad and swimming out on the lake. Everyone enjoyed hours of fishing in search of the elusive “big ones”. It’s also close to ATV trails. Our wonderful hosts were quick to respond to questions and came personally when there was an equipment issue. This rated easily a 5 Star from all of us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Great property for our family vacation! Enjoyed the amenities and when issues arose Laura and Jordan were quick to get them resolved!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karla C.

Liked: Cleanliness

GREAT PROPERTY!!!!

We had a blast at this vacation property. There were around 12 of us and we had plenty of room to move around. Laura was great in responding to my questions. My only suggestion is that you provide more detail about the items/games/utensils that were provided with the house. We overpacked a lot of stuff as we weren't sure if it was at the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022