The Loonstar Lodge Welcome Guide

W E L C O M E

WELCOME

We're glad you're here! Enjoy a welcome gift of curated local goods and kick back and relax.

NICE TO MEETCHYA

Wherever your “Up North” is, at Woods to Water Vacation Homes we’ve got you covered

Vacations should be easy and we mean really easy Tell us what you're hoping to see/do while you're in town and we'll coordinate it all. Boat rentals, rounds of golf, ATV trail riding, dinner reservations, or even simple grocery shopping. We can tackle all the details, you just enjoy the stay Contact us or check out www bookthebla com for more details

We’re proud to call this area “home” and hope you come to love it as much as we do. From the majestic pines (woods) to the crystal clear waters of our lakes and rivers (water) and everything in between, you’ll find so much to fall in love with The hardest part will be leaving - that's why they call it a Minnesota goodbye!

Please look over the following important details to help you enjoy your stay. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns - it’s our pleasure to serve you!

CHECK IN

CHECK IN TIME: 4:00 PM

Keypad code is the last four digits of your phone number (unless the check-in message says otherwise)

Please message us at 218-851-5921 to let us know you’ve arrived safely (otherwise we worry)

Please feel free to contact us any time during your stay. Our team is here to ensure you have an exceptional time. Visit www.bookthebla.com or call us at 218-851-5921 for Concierge Services

CHECK OUT

CHECK OUT TIME: 10:00 AM

We hope you enjoyed your stay at Loonstar Lodge as much as we enjoyed having you! Please follow the check-out steps on the following page and have a safe drive home We hope to see you again!

Come Again! (no, seriously)

Contact us at greta@bookthebla.com to rebook within 2 weeks of checkout and we'll knock 10% off your next stay!

EMPTY TRASH

Please ensure all trash is emptied and placed in the green garbage bin at the end of the driveway. Please double-bag any meats or animal products to help deter wildlife.

STRIP BEDS

Strip linens (sheets & pillow cases) from beds and leave outside bedrooms in hallways (this really helps our cleaning team get the house ready for the next guest).

PERSONAL BELONGINGS

Double check that you have all your personal belongings before you go!

CLEAN OFF GRILL

Please clean off grill for the next guest.

LOG OUT OF STREAMING ACCOUNTS

Please make sure to log out of all streaming services on TVs

B E F O R E Y O U G O

CHECK IN TIME: 4:00 PM

HOUSE RULES

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NO SMOKING

Smoking is only allowed outside. Please help us keep the grounds clean by picking up your used cigarette butts.

NO PETS

Please be respectful of the owner's property. No pets are allowed at Loonstar Lodge.

PARKING

Please park in front or within the attached garage For additional overflow parking, please contact us for directions. Please do not park on the grass.

SEPTIC SYSTEM

The property is on a well and septic systems. DO NOT FLUSH anything other than toilet paper, please.

QUIET HOURS

Quiet hours are observed from 10pm to 7am daily. Please be respectful of our neighbors.

HELPFUL HINTS

Let's take the guesswork out of your vacation. We've put together the following pages of helpful hints so you can spend more time enjoying and relaxing and less time looking for the ironing board.

GARBAGE & RECYCLING

Please bring all garbage to the green bin located at the end of the driveway Bag animal products (like meats) in a plastic bag before disposing to help deter wildlife

While we don't currently offer recycling services at Loonstar Lodge, we do encourage it Recycling can be dropped off at Crow Wing County Waste Management in Brainerd

PARKING

Please park in front or within the attached garage For additional overflow parking, please contact us for directions Please do not park on the grass

WINTER WARNING

Please be careful coming down to the house from the garage in winter months We try our best to shovel and salt, but the walkway can still be slippery. Use caution.

ENTERTAINMENT

MUSIC/SOUNDBARS

Both the main floor and lower level living rooms are equipped with a Polk soundbar To start enjoying your favorite tunes, use the Polk remote on the end tables.

TVs

Loonstar Lodge is equipped with several smart TVs Simply login to your preferred platform using the Roku remote, enter your checkout date and start watching! .

GAMES

Rainy or cold winter day? We stock a variety of games in the basement TV room; UNO, Ono-99, Phase 10 and more! Grab a buddy and play away!

OFFSITE

Check out our favorite things to do around town on page 17!

DRIP COFFEE POT

Nothing beats a fresh cup of coffee in the morning (or two!) Help yourself to our drip coffee pot.

AIR FRYER

Fry up the catch of the day or some other tasty treat!

FILTERED DRINKING WATER

Just right of the kitchen faucet is a drinking water tap. Just a heads up - the water in the Cuyuna area is high in mineral content so the regular tap might have a irony taste.

GROWLER

Feel free to use the growler on the kitchen counter to fill up with your favorite brew from Cayuna Brewing Company!

KITCHEN

LAUNDRY

LAUNDRY DETERGENT

Please bring your own detergent. 1/2 a cap should be plenty for most loads.

WASH A LOAD

Add your laundry (don't overfill), add soap by pulling out the soap reservoir, select wash cycle, & hit start.

DRY A LOAD

Add spun laundry to dryer (don't overfill), select dry cycle, add dryer sheet if desired, & hit start.

IRON

Here for a wedding, class reunion or other special event? The iron is located in the entryway closet. Help yourself!

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

FIRE PIT

Is it even a real Up North MN Vacation without a bonfire and some s'mores? We think not. Head lakeside and enjoy the sounds of the loons while gathering around the firepit.

FISHING

Head out in the boat or just right off the dock (the fishing is quite good off the dock) and fish the day away! Expect to catch panfish, large-mouth bass and northern pike. Don't forget to purchase your MN fishing license!

https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/licenses/ fishing/index.html

GAS FIRE TABLE

The lakeside deck (off the screen porch) has a fire table with chairs - the perfect spot for sipping a late night glass of wine!

GRILL

Help yourself to our propane grill located on the front deck across from the front entry. We keep a spare propane tank onsite so please let us know if you need a refill.

BOAT LAUNCH

The Rabbit Lake public access is just minutes away. Don't forget the life jackets!

OUR FAVORITE LOCAL EATS

RAFFERTY'S PIZZA

A BLA favorite! Rafferty's pizza serves up the best wood-fired pizza around Top it off with mountain bike inspired decor, craft beer and wine by the glass or bottle and you have one delicious stop!

CROFT KITCHEN & BAR

You have to try their mouth-watering prime rib or gooey cheese curd poutine! Also, check out their fun breakfast creations.

RED RAVEN

Stop by the Red Raven for coffee, signature sandwiches, healthy smoothies and power bites. Get fueled up to conquer your day!

IRON RANGE EATERY

From apps to handhelds, pizza to dinner entrees, the Iron Range Eatery serves up a culinary delight. Something for the whole family to enjoy!

TRAILSIDE TAVERN & PATIO

Delicious tavern-inspired food served three ways; downtown facing, historic bar, or patio. Try their Bison Tacos!

THE HUDSON

Located just two blocks off of the Cayuna Trail in Crosby, stop in for breakfast, MN comfort foods, coffee, cocktails, and more!

CUYUNA BREWING CO

Downtown Crosby's very own brewery, Cuyuna Brewing serves up a fun variety of taps in a laid back atmosphere

BLOCK NORTH BREW PUB

Located just down 20 minutes away in neighboring Aitkin, Block North pairs delicious beer with an equally delicious full menu of food.

HARDWATER LOUNGE

Featuring a variety of house-made cocktails, this downtown Crosby spot is a must-stop for crafted cocktail lovers

THE SPALDING HOUSE

Located in downtown Crosby! Stop by to shoot a game of pool, share a pizza, or enjoy one of their 20 beers on tap!

JACK PINE BREWERY

Not finding what you're looking for around town? Head over to Jack Pine, about a 25 minute drive, located in Brainerd/Baxter

They feature the area's largest selection of craft beer.

LOCAL BARS & BREWS

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CUYUNA STATE REC AREA

Surrounded by rocky outcrops and mine pit lakes, the Cuyuna State Rec Area is absolutely breathtaking! Come for a bike ride, kayak or a picnic lunch New to mountain biking? There is even a practice course for kids & adults

MOUNTAIN BIKING

The Cuyuna Area has become one of the country's top mountain biking destinations. We encourage you to give it a try! Whether you're an experience rider or a newbie, there are trails for all experience levels Even paved trails! Plenty of bike rentals too

VICTUAL

A whole lot of awesome going on here! They have a cheese counter, homemade ice cream, wine, t-shirts/souvenirs and everything you need to make your own charcuterie boards. One of our favorite stops.

SERPENT LAKE PLAYGROUND

Right on the shores of Serpent Lake, this playground is walking distance for all of downtown Crosby's shops and eateries. A massive playground that will entertain the kids for hours (or your money back!)

SHOPPING

Once known as an antiquing destination, Crosby has evolved to meet the needs of our new wave of adventure tourism. While there are still great antique shops to check out, downtown Crosby is full of cute and trendy boutiques

LOCAL AMENITIES

GROCERY

SUPER ONE FOODS

22418 MN Hwy 6, Crosby, MN

LIQUOR

BARSTOCK LIQUORS

31 E Maint St, Crosby, MN

HARDWARE

ACE HARDWARE

5 3rd Ave NW, Crosby, MN

BAIT/ICE

OARS-N-MINE

22640 MN Hwy 6, Crosby, MN

PHARMACY

GUIDE POINT PHARMACY

20 W Main Street, Crosby, MN

GAS

HOLIDAY STATION

104 3rd Ave SW, Crosby, MN

WHAT IS THIS HOME WORTH IN TODAY'S MARKET?

MARKET ANALYSIS

2021

3,014 NEWLY BUILT IN LOT SIZE

SQUARE FOOTAGE

3 2 HOME LAYOUT

2.2 AC BD BA

1,000,000 ESTIMATED MARKET VALUE

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