Avon, MN, United States

Big Bear Lake Home • Sleeps 17 • Game Room

• 4,000+ SF w 5 bedrooms & 7 sleeping areas • Steps away from one of clearest lakes in MN • 64 ft dock w bench & fishing poles • Heated gaming garage w 9' shuffleboard, couches, TVs, four old school arcade games & Nintendo Classic • Permitted for 17 guests • 3 dining tables for eating/crafts/games • High-speed wifi w 6 smart TVs & streaming options • Easy walk to 6 new pickleball courts • Kayaks, SUPs, Maui mat, pickleball paddles, Adirondack chairs, fire pit, Blackstone/charcoal grills & more!

17 guests
7 bedrooms
3.5 bathrooms

Good to know

Year round fun for all ages at a huge lakefront property just 79 miles from Minneapolis with easy access off I-94! Relax at a 4,000+ SF home that features a private dock with a sandy private beach, non-motorized water toys and a gaming garage while comfortably sleeping up to 17 guests! OUTSIDE SPACE: The home is mere steps from the water of Middle Spunk Lake! The wrap-around deck and 4-season sun room provides plenty of places to relax. There's also 8 poly Adirondack chairs to use in the yard, which features two fire pits. A 36-inch Blackstone griddle and charcoal Weber grill are on site along with a basketball hoop, scooters, bean bag toss, bocce ball set and more. Seven inflatable SUPs and a 6x20 splash pad will also be on site for guests to use, along with three Pelican kayaks and four kid kayaks. MIDDLE SPUNK LAKE: 89 feet of lake frontage with new riprap shoreline and a hard sandy bottom that's shallow for dozens of feet and perfect for kids to play. The lake itself is 236 acres with average water clarity of 13 feet, which the state classifies as "good" to "very good." It's a popular recreational lake with solid fishing and public boat access just down the street from this property! Our dock is 64 feet long with an 8x8 platform on the end and a bench. GARAGE: The heated and insulated attached garage with a new epoxy floor has been converted into a game haven. A high-end 9-foot shuffleboard table is the headliner, but other options include the classic 4-player NBA Jam arcade game, a Pac Man machine with 12 games, 4-player X-Men arcade game and a Retro Arcade machine with 32" screen and 5,000+ old school arcade games. Multiple reclining couches provide plenty of seating to kick back and relax in front of 70" and 65” smart TVs — with modded Nintendo Classic featuring 200+ games! Open the garage door to watch the kids hoop while enjoying a cold beverage from the full size garage fridge! MAIN FLOOR: Open sight lines from front to back with tons of seating options! The main level of this rambler features the best of both worlds — open concept with options to close doors for private spaces. Cuddle up with the 14-foot wide power leather sectional in front of the 75" smart TV or pull up a chair at one of two large dining tables, including a beautiful epoxy one from Europe. There's also a sunken fire pit with another comfy couch and 55" smart TV that kids will love. If you prefer privacy, the coffee nook has a settee and can be closed off from the main living area. The sun room overlooking the water can also be closed off for privacy — and has amazing views of the sunset! The fully-stocked kitchen with brand new stainless steel appliances has granite tops and everything guests should expect from a long-time Superhost — blender, crock pot, air fryer, frother for coffee, Ninja Slushi and more! BASEMENT: A third dining table is available in the basement with 6 chairs adjoining a third living room that's set up with a 6-seat LoveSac couch, a 55" smart TV and an Xbox with some popular games like Minecraft, Paw Patrol racing, NCAA College Football and more. There's also a kitchenette in the basement with a microwave, mini fridge and a second Keurig Duo. SLEEPING OPTIONS Main Floor: King bedroom; bunk bed with twin over queen; queen bedroom; twin daybed with a roll-out twin trundle in the 4-season sun room Basement: California king bed in room with low ceiling height; king bedroom with 50" TV; two queen beds with hotel-like setup Flexible: Three inflatable queen mattresses plus one pack n play and multiple couches. BATHROOMS Main floor: New walk-in Onyx shower near the bedrooms and a half bath off the kitchen Basement: Two full bathroom with tubs TV DETAILS The house has SIX smart TVs: One 75", one 70", one 65", two 55" and one 50". They will all be signed in to the following streaming options: Hulu, Disney+, ESPN+, Netflix, Peacock and Paramount+. There's also three streaming boxes on site that will allow you to stream virtually any sporting event, show or movie you can think of — great for lazy days with friends. KITCHEN AMENITIES: Ninja Slushi maker (88 ounce), Ninja Professional XL Blender, Elite Gourmet crock pot, Chefman Water Kettle, Caloric XL Digital Air Fryer and traditional toaster.

House Rules

No smoking. No pets. No groups larger than 17 people.

Other Details to Note

Please note that the basement ceiling is quite low in a couple rooms due to the sunken fireplace on the main floor. One bedroom and the TV room with the LoveSac and Xbox have just 6-foot ceilings. It's legal and permitted by Stearns County, but still important for guests to know ahead of time. The rest of the basement is just under 7 feet — good for kids and sleeping since you'll be elsewhere most of your stay. Also, the two basement living areas are separated by the utility room. This separation is unusual, but does allow for extended families to easily separate for naps and/or bed time. The wood burning fireplace is decorative and NOT to be used by guests. My base price is good for 8 people, but I do charge $20/person/night for larger groups to account for extra supplies, utilities, cleaning and wear&tear involved.

What this place offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Wifi

Outdoors

  • Alfresco dining
  • BBQ
  • Beach essentials Beach towels, umbrella, beach blanket, snorkeling gear
  • Bicycle
  • Fire pit
  • Garden or backyard
  • Kayak
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio
  • Sun loungers

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini Fridge
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Wifi

Outdoors

  • Alfresco dining
  • BBQ
  • Beach essentials Beach towels, umbrella, beach blanket, snorkeling gear
  • Bicycle
  • Fire pit
  • Garden or backyard
  • Kayak
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio
  • Sun loungers

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini Fridge
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Location features

  • Beach access
  • Lake access
  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
  • Waterfront

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

Family

  • Board games
  • Children's bike
  • Children's books and toys
  • Children's tableware
  • Outlet covers
  • Playroom
  • Travel crib

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Game console
  • Sound system

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan
  • Portable fans

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises
  • Private living room
  • Free street parking

Services

  • Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more
  • Luggage dropoff allowed For guests' convenience when they have early arrival or late departure

Accessibility and Availability

Neighborhood

Have a boat, pontoon or jet ski? The public boat launch is located just down the street, less than a mile away. While the property itself should keep you entertained, there's other options nearby. Six brand new pickleball courts, two tennis courts, a basketball court and small playground are located near the Casey's gas station that's within easy walking distance — please feel free to use the stroller and 4 paddles we have in the garage! The Avon public beach is very popular for kids and the Wobegon Trail is used year round for walking and biking in the warmer months and snowmobiling during winter.

Guest Access

Guests will have full access to entire property, except a couple locked storage closets.

Reviews

Katie
May 2026
Brett’s place was perfect for our mother, daughter, grandkids weekend! We had ample amount of space for everyone, and so much for everyone to do! Brett thought of everything— a fully stocked kitchen, bathroom, toys for entertaining kids of all ages, etc. We are already looking forward to coming back to visit again!
Erik
February 2026
Brett was great, we had questions and he was very responsive and easy to work with. I would definitely visit this place again - the pictures don't do it justice, this is a very nice rental property!
Joanne
January 2026
When we walked in it felt like home. There was fifteen of us and you never felt cramped. There was enough room for all of us. The game room was a big hit. I would definitely stay there again especially in the summer.

Find us

Less than 5 minutes off I-94, this lake home is the definition of easy access. One exit away from Saint John's University and ~10 minutes to College of Saint Benedict in St. Joseph, while also being a quick drive to St. Cloud. Tons of off street parking is available after the driveway was resurfaced and expanded in the summer of '23. There's 2 spots available in front of the attached gaming garage with room to fit 6 more vehicles between my basketball hoop and the detached garage. There's a small playground for kids and 8 brand new pickleball courts located behind Casey's gas station about half mile away, while Gathering Grounds and Avon Coffee Cabin offer caffeine options on the main drag. For some outdoor adventures, drop your boat in the water just up Chinook Ave or continue a little further to go swimming at Avon Beach outside historic Fisher's Club. Access to the popular Lake Wobegon Trail is a short drive away for biking, walking, rollerblading or snowmobiling in the winter — it's 65 miles long!

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