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Kavanaugh's Sylvan Lake Resort
1685 Kavanaugh Dr.East Gull Lake
Brainerd, MN 56401
From Brainerd take highway 371 north 4 miles to Co. Rd. 77. Take Co.Rd. 77 6.5 miles west. Turn left after the East Gull Lake airport and go 1/2 mile to our entrance. Kavanaugh's is located 2.5 hours north of the Twin Cities.
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About
All rooms feature gas fireplaces, decks or patios, phones and free high speed internet. Kavanaugh's is a family owned resort that specializes in family vacations and quiet getaways. We offer the finest accommodations, and warm hospitality to our guests. Excellence is a family tradition at Kavanaugh's and it shows in everything we do. From immaculate lodgings to the extra care taken in providing a peaceful, meticulously landscaped resort setting. Not to overlooked, an array of world-class recreational options, ranging from our indoor and outdoor pools, campfire areas, hiking and biking trails, to 108 holes of superb golf located within one mile. The resort features a tennis and basketball court, two swimming beaches and great boating activities.We believe you will find our resort large enough to offer a complete destination vacation, yet small enough to be attentive to all your needs. Our deluxe townhouses and cottages feature one to three bedrooms, fireplaces, full kitchens, air conditioning, cable television, telephones with voice mail, free high-speed internet, daily towel service and patios or decks complete with Weber kettle grills.Located in the heart of Minnesota's Brainerd Lakes Area, you will find our resort to be your perfect vacation destination. Kavanaugh's "A True Minnesota Resort">
Dates
Closed Late October (after MEA) thru December 26Rates
Weekly stays receive one weekday night free. A minimum night stay is required during different seasons. Kavanaugh's Resort does not charge any daily resort fees and has no lodging tax.
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Seasonality
- Open in fall
- Open in winter
On-Site Facilities & Services
- Exercise room
- High-speed Internet available
- Laundry facilities
- Located on a lake or river
- Whirlpool (centrally located)
- WiFi
On-Site Recreation
- Bicycle rental
- Bike trail
- Canoes or kayaks available
- Cross-country ski rental
- Cross-country ski trail (groomed)
- Dock space/slips/mooring buoys
- Fishing boat motors available
- Fishing boats available
- Hiking trail
- Indoor pool
- Lake/river access (boat ramp)
- Outdoor pool
- Playground
- Pontoon boat(s) available
- Snowmobile trail (groomed)
- Snowshoes available
- Swimming beach
- Tennis court
Indoor Lodging Amenities
- Air conditioned units available
- Discount packages mid-week
- Fireplace in room(s)
- Kitchen/kitchenette(s)
- Secluded individual cabin(s) or unit(s)
Resort Plans
- Housekeeping (self catering)
Green Practices
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Energy and low impact lighting, state of the art "storm water management system", recycling program with regular stations and bins, and a landscape plan that protects our lake. TripAdvisor Bronze award for "Green Practices".
- Eco-friendly landscape/facility design
- Eco-friendly purchasing practices
- Energy efficiency/conservation
- Waste reduction/reuse/recycling
- Water conservation/wastewater management plan
Lodging Capacity
- Number of cabins: 14
- Number of cabins available in winter: 14
- Number of units in condominium arrangement: 37
- Total indoor lodging units available in winter: 51
- Total number of indoor lodging units: 51
Length of Stay
- Daily rental available
- Extended stay facility
- Split weeks available
- Weekend rental available
- Weekly rental available