Labor Day Weekend 2026 Guide
Your 2026 Guide to Labor Day Weekend in the B.L.A Events, Things to Do & Vacation Rentals with Hot Tubs Spend one last long weekend soaking up lake life in the Brainerd Lakes Area. Whether you’re looking for Labor Day weekend events, live music, family-friendly activities, or a cozy vacation rental with a private hot […]
Property management in the Brainerd Lakes Area: owner FAQs
Property management in the Brainerd Lakes Area: owner FAQs Handing your lake home over to a property manager brings up a lot of practical questions, especially around cost and what you’re actually getting for it. It’s a big decision, and a fair one to slow down on. Owners considering Woods to Water Vacation Homes and […]
Gull Lake vs. Whitefish Chain: which Brainerd Lakes vacation rental is right for you
Gull Lake vs. Whitefish Chain: which Brainerd Lakes vacation rental is right for you Picking a lake in the Brainerd Lakes Area is a little like picking a favorite trail. Every lake has its own personality, and the right one for your trip depends on what kind of week you’re after. Two of the most […]
From land to listing: how investors build, buy, or convert a Brainerd Lakes vacation home
From land to listing: how investors build, buy, or convert a Brainerd Lakes vacation home Are you thinking about buying a vacation rental property? Every investor who calls us about a Brainerd Lakes vacation home is standing at one of three starting points. Some already own a cabin and are wondering if it could earn […]
The ultimate guide to vacation rentals in the Brainerd Lakes Area
The ultimate guide to vacation rentals in the Brainerd Lakes Area Where to stay, what to do & how to make the most of every trip up north The Brainerd Lakes Area is just hours from Minneapolis and one of the best lake destinations in the Midwest and if you’re reading this, you’re already thinking […]
Your guide to vacation rental property management in the Brainerd Lakes Area:
Your guide to vacation rental property management in the Brainerd Lakes Area: What it is, what it costs, and how to know if it’s right for you You bought a lake home to enjoy it, not to manage it. But somewhere between the excitement of ownership and the reality of coordinating guests, turnovers, maintenance calls, […]
Bean Hole Days 2026: One of Minnesota’s Most Unique Summer Traditions
Bean Hole Days 2026 Bean Hole Days 2026: One of Minnesota’s Most Unique Summer Traditions If you’re visiting the Brainerd Lakes Area in mid-July, there’s one local tradition you won’t want to miss: Bean Hole Days in Pequot Lakes. Returning July 14–15, 2026, this beloved community celebration has been bringing locals and visitors together since 1938. […]
Heading north for the 4th? Celebrate 250 in the 218 with Book the B.L.A.
Heading north for the 4th? Celebrate 250 in the 218 with Book the B.L.A. America turns 250, and we’re celebrating in the 218. This Independence Day week, Book the B.L.A. by Woods to Water Vacation Homes is bringing the party to lake country with our 250 in the 218 campaign — a branded Fourth of […]
Dad’s Day in the B.L.A.: A Local Guide to Father’s Day Weekend
Dad’s Day in the B.L.A.: A Local Guide to Father’s Day Weekend Treat dad to the best day in the B.L.A Father’s Day weekend in the Brainerd Lakes Area comes with a pretty simple game plan: get outside, get on the water, enjoy great food, and spend time with the people who matter most. Whether […]
Summer Events + Activities Guide in the Brainerd Lakes Area
Explore summer events, trails, beaches, dining, boating, golf, and family activities in the Brainerd Lakes Area. Plan your stay with Book the B.L.A. vacation rentals, Minnesota cabin rentals, lake house rentals, and curated vacation home rentals.