Big groups are hard to house. Someone ends up on a couch, someone else is driving between two rentals, and the trip splits in half. Whitefish Chain Retreat was built to keep everyone together — here's how it works for a full crew.
Sleeping up to 13
The house has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with a mix of queen beds, bunks, and doubles that sleeps up to 13. Families take a bedroom each, friend groups spread across the bunks, and there's a loft space the kids tend to claim first. Everyone gets a real bed — no air mattresses required.
One house, one lake, no splitting up
With a private dock, sandy shoreline, kayaks, a paddleboard, and a swimming platform, the group can spend the day together on the water. The on-site pontoon rental fits the crew for a day running the 14-lake Whitefish Chain, and the lakeside fire pit is where the day ends — with room for everyone around it.
Cooking for a crowd
The full kitchen has a large island and dining space, so group meals are easy — and Crosslake's restaurants (The Wharf, Moonlite Bay, Zorbaz, and Manhattan Beach Lodge) are minutes away when nobody wants to cook. Eight golf courses sit within 15 minutes for the golfers, and the Paul Bunyan Trail crosses nearby for bikers and walkers.
The practical stuff
Check-in is by smart lock, pets are welcome, and the house has linens, towels, washer and dryer, and free parking. The minimum age of the primary renter is 21. House rules are shared up front when you book direct — no surprises at check-in.
Book direct and save
Booking through a platform adds guest service fees on top of your stay. Book direct at https://whitefishchainretreat.com or call (320) 224-8444 and you deal with the owner, get the real price, and get answers from someone who knows the house and the lake.
Gather the crew. The house is ready.