Summary:
5 bedroom vacation home on 47 acres
The Space:
Holbrook Farms Retreat
A Private 47-Acre Lakefront Estate | 2,200 Ft Shoreline | 10 Miles South of Detroit Lakes
This secluded four-season Minnesota lake retreat is the perfect setting for your next family gathering, corporate retreat, wedding, or special celebration. Offering space to unplug, reconnect, and recharge, Holbrook Farms Retreat is a one-of-a-kind Lakes Country destination.
And your stay makes a difference.
Revenue generated from guest stays directly supports our 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving military families who have lost a loved one in service to our country.
A Truly Private Setting
A picturesque, winding driveway leads you into 47 acres of peaceful countryside with 2,200 feet of shoreline on tranquil Holbrook Lake—an environmental lake with only five homes. Located just 10 miles south of Detroit Lakes, the property is nestled among sugar maples and evergreens on a historic maple syrup farm.
Here, you’ll experience rare solitude surrounded by nature.
The Main Home
Enter through the hand-carved knotty alder door into a stunning great room with panoramic views of the property. The open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area provides a spacious yet inviting gathering place.
Highlights include:
Large island with seating
Dining for 14
New sectional and 52” TV
Soaring gas fireplace with tongue-and-groove vaulted ceiling
French doors leading to an 800 sq. ft. deck
Gas grill for outdoor cooking
Happy hour on the deck overlooking the lake? Yes, please.
Sleeping Accommodations (Sleeps 14 Comfortably)
The first level includes five bedrooms plus the attached original cabin.
Primary Suite
Queen bed + twin daybed with trundle
Steam shower
Large walk-in closet
Laundry room
Cozy sitting area with piano
Walk-out patio with fire pit
Additional Bedrooms
Two bedrooms with 2 twin beds each
Large “blue loft” bedroom with 4 twin beds
Attached bath with jetted tub, shower, and custom-built sauna
Flexible Gathering Spaces
29’ x 15’ lakeside room ideal for business meetings, yoga, scrapbooking retreats, or group activities
Attached original cabin retreat featuring:
Additional full kitchen
Dining-living room
¾ bath
Laundry room
Stone wood-burning fireplace
Cozy library nook
Perfect for couples or guests seeking extra privacy.
Four-Season Recreation
Summer
Private dock and beach
Kayaks and paddle boat provided
Ideal paddleboarding (lake sits in a wind-protected bowl)
Groomed walking trails (nearly a mile)
Nearby access to premier fishing and recreational lakes
Winter
Sledding hill
Cross-country skiing & snowshoeing
Indoor sauna
Steam shower
Cozy fireplaces
Optional On-Site Massage
Enhance your stay with a pre-booked in-home massage from a certified therapist who travels to the property. From relaxation to therapeutic sessions, it’s the perfect complement to your retreat experience.
Our Mission
After losing several friends in military service, we felt called to create a place of healing for families who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Since 2014, Holbrook Farms has hosted all-expense-paid retreats for Gold Star Wives and military survivors. Through the dedication of volunteers and supporters, we continue to provide a peaceful space for solace, connection, and healing.
Your stay directly funds this mission.
We are deeply grateful for your support and invite you to start your own tradition of creating meaningful memories at Holbrook Farms Retreat.
The Neighborhood:
Detroit Lakes, MN