Edgewater Escape

Edgewater Escape: Mille Lacs Lake & Brainerd Area Basecamp

 

Plan your ultimate Minnesota lake retreat at Edgewater Escape, a premium waterfront haven nestled perfectly between the Lake Mille Lacs region and the vibrant Brainerd Lakes area. Located a seamless 10-minute drive from the southwest shores of Lake Mille Lacs and the historic trails of Mille Lacs Kathio State Park, this property serves as the ideal geographic basecamp for world-class walleye fishing, championship golfing, and regional up-north adventures.

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Positioned directly on the serene, private southern shoreline of Platte Lake in Hillman, MN, Edgewater Escape gives your group the best of both worlds: quick access to major landmarks like Grand Casino Mille Lacs and the Mille Lacs Indian Museum, paired with 248 feet of quiet, crowd-free direct lakefront frontage.

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The Space & Layout

This expansive 2,560 sq. ft. modern retreat features 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms spread across two spacious levels, offering excellent layout flexibility for families and groups:

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• Two Separate Living Spaces: Hang out together in the spacious main living room on the lower main floor, or find a quiet escape in the additional living room upstairs.

• Upstairs Living Room Bonus: Features a fold-out couch to provide highly flexible sleeping arrangements for your group configuration.

• Upstairs Bedrooms & Bathrooms (3 BR / 2 BA):

  • 1 Luxury King Ensuite: Your private master suite complete with its own attached master bathroom.

  • 1 Private Queen Bedroom: A quiet, comfortable upstairs setup.

  • 1 Massive Bunk Room: Equipped with two Queen-over-Queen bunk beds, sleeping up to 8 people in a single spacious room.

• Lower Main Level Bedroom & Bathroom (1 BR / 1 BA):

  • 1 Private Queen Bedroom: Beautifully appointed and easily accessible on the main floor.

  • Main Floor Bathroom: Conveniently located directly across the hallway from the lower-level Queen bedroom.

 

 

The Ultimate Detached Game Room
Separate from the main living quarters, your group will love the massive 800 sq ft climate controlled game room located above the detached garage. This premium entertainment hub is fully loaded for late-night fun and rainy days:

• Entertainment: Features a huge 75" TV, a PlayStation 4 (PS4), and a dartboard.

• Table Games: Fully equipped with a poker table, dart board, ping-pong table, and plenty of board games.

• Up-North Classic: Features a dedicated area for Hammerschlagen!

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Outdoor Amenities & Waterfront Fun
Step out the back door directly onto a large lakeside deck overlooking a flat, manicured yard leading straight to your private dock. Skip the crowded public landings—this property features its own private on-site boat launch.

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• Included Water Toys: Explore the calm waters of Platte Lake with the provided canoe, two kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and a massive 6x18' Aqua Lily Pad.

• Lakeside Evenings: Gather around the custom shoreline fire pit (firewood included) in Adirondack chairs to roast s'mores and watch classic Minnesota sunsets over the water.

• Pontoon Upgrades: Ask your host about adding a private pontoon rental directly to your reservation package!

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Regional Proximity & Driving Times:

• Bear Trax Store & Hardware (Live Bait, Tackle, Gas, & Convenience Groceries): 5 minutes.

• Lake Mille Lacs Public Access & Boat Launches: 10 minutes.

• Mille Lacs Kathio State Park (Hiking, Trails, & Fire Tower): 10 minutes.

• Onamia, MN (Regional Dining & Extended Shopping): 12 minutes.

• Grand Casino Mille Lacs & Indian Museum: 18 minutes.

• Brainerd Lakes Area (Championship Golf & Cuyuna Bike Trails): 25–30 minutes.