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Kavanaugh's Sylvan Lake Resort

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A row of houses with a reflective water body in the foreground.
A tranquil residential area with a clear pond reflecting the houses and trees.
A beach area with green lounge chairs and a wooden staircase leading to a building.
A resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a view of a lake.
A bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a sliding glass door to the outside.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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1685 Kavanaugh Drive, Brainerd, MN, 56401
  • Place, Bay Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Gull Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Legacy at Cragun's
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Villa, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a coffee maker, a dishwasher, and a stove.

Deluxe Villa, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 742 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Condo, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

A cozy room with a kitchenette, a fireplace, a television, and a couch.

Classic Condo, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 699 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Murphy Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Comfort Townhome, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

A living room with a sofa, two lamps, a coffee table, and a view of a deck.

Comfort Townhome, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 796 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Murphy Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Brainerd

With a stay at Kavanaugh's Sylvan Lake Resort in Brainerd, you'll be next to a golf course, just steps from Bay Lake and a 3-minute drive from Social 9. .This beach hotel is 8.2 mi (13.1 km) from Brainerd International Raceway and 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Mississippi River.

What's nearby

  • Bay Lake - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Gull Lake - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Social 9 - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Pine Beach - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Legacy at Cragun's - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gas Can Bar And Grill - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Sidetrack Bar And Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Spot 371 - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Dunmire’s on the Lakes - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Mission Point - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Kavanaugh's Sylvan Lake Resort

Kavanaugh's Sylvan Lake Resort offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Brainerd hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. 48-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.

A private beach and an outdoor tennis court are featured at the hotel. An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 50 air-conditioned rooms featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Kitchens are outfitted with refrigerators, ovens, and stovetops. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while DVD players and cable programming provide entertainment.
Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take advantage of other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • 36-hole adjacent golf course
  • Basketball
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Fishing
  • Gym
  • Ice skating
  • Indoor pool
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sledding
  • Snowshoeing

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • On a lake
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 26 buildings
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 25 and January 30.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 300 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Kavanaugh's Sylvan Lake Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Winter weekend for two

Our stay was perfect, very comfortable and relaxing. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018