Arla’s Pond Cottage / Short Term Rental 𖠰

10/05/2026

getting ready at my grandparents cottage was just the sweetest moments of the day 🤍✨

since both of them have passed it seemed like a sweet ode to them & a reminder that they will always be with me as I start this chapter with Austin Galligan 💛

also, my grandma Arla loved loons, & every time I see a loon on her pond - I can’t help but think of her & that she’s looking down on me… right before Austin went to turn around, a loon popped up behind him, I think I was truthfully the only one to see it, but nonetheless- a sweet sweet reminder from her ✨🥹

Ceremony: bayviewcrosslake
Reception: thegatheringeventcenter
First Look/Getting Ready Location: Crosslake ↟ MN - Nordic Cabin Rental
Photography: Brooke Aaberg Photo Co.
Content Creation: Mar
Live Music: Emily Hammer Music
DJ: Freedom Entertainment
Catering: Jimmy D’s Catering 🍽
B**r Wagon: BIERWAGEN
Tent Rentals: Lefty's Tent & Party Rental
Hair: Bliss Salon and Boutique
Makeup: macie (lohmiller) nelson 🪩🌱🌸
Florals: PETAL + POSY | MN FLOWER FARM & DESIGN Irondale Acres | Minnesota Flower Farm | Ironton, Mn
Tattoo Artist: Olathé Beauty Co.
Dessert: Red’s Shaved Ice
Day-of Coordination: Arizona Wedding Planner | Copper Blossom Events
Wedding Dress: Emily Kaye Bridal
Bridal Gals Attire: BIRDY GREY 🐥
Groomsmen Attire: Nisswa Tuxedo
Branding/Logo Design: Lexi Nelson
Decor: Gathered Gold Co
Brunch/Space: upnorthsocial
Coffee Cart: Crosslake Coffee
Late Night Pizza: Rafferty’s Pizza
Cake: Raegan Souther

09/20/2026

🤍 YOUR CROSSLAKE DAYS GETAWAY AWAITS! 🍂🏡

Arla’s 🤍 Pond Cottage is AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 24–26 — and you won’t want to miss everything happening in Crosslake for Crosslake Days! 🎉

Think fall in the lakes area, live music, the Chili Cook-Off, Art Fair, local events, great food, shopping, and SO much more! 🍁🎶🌲

Make a weekend of it and stay somewhere cozy, private, and just minutes from all the fun. 🤍

✨ DM us for a special Crosslake Days weekend rate! ✨

Grab your friends, pack your bags, and come enjoy Crosslake in the best season of the year! 🍂

08/27/2026

Come stay with us! We are WIDE OPEN THIS FALL 🍂 SO TELL YOUR FRIENDS! SHARE THIS POST 🙌🏼🥰

Arla's Pond Cottage 𖠰 Crosslake Cabin

08/19/2026

There’s something about mornings at Arla 🤍’s Pond Cottage… ✨

When the morning light starts pouring through all of those beautiful windows, the Cottage feels like it’s completely wrapped up in nature. 🌿☀️ You can sip your coffee, slow down, watch the pond come alive, listen for the loons, and just be for a little while. 🤍

This is the kind of place where you wake up without an agenda… and somehow that’s exactly what you needed. 🌲🦆✨

Located in beautiful Crosslake, Minnesota, just off the Whitefish Chain, Arla 🤍’s Pond Cottage sleeps up to 9 guests and is the perfect little escape for late summer mornings, crisp fall weekends, cozy nights and everything in between.

And the best part? 🍂 We still have tons of late summer + fall availability — with some AMAZING deals waiting for you!

Come slow down. Come breathe a little deeper. Come reconnect with nature. 🤍

📍 Crosslake, Minnesota
🌿 Sleeps 9
🛶 Just off the Whitefish Chain
🍂 Late summer + fall dates available

Message us to book your stay at Arla 🤍’s Pond Cottage! 🏡✨

08/07/2026

There’s something about the early mornings at Arla 🤍’s Pond Cottage.

Before the laughter, before the adventures, before the day begins… it’s just the gentle ripple of the pond, the songs of the loons, and a quiet kind of peace that’s hard to put into words. ☁️✨

These are the moments that remind us why this little cottage is so special. Slow mornings, warm coffee, open windows, and a place where you can simply breathe. Around here, the quiet isn’t empty—it’s where Arla 🤍’s Pond Cottage truly comes alive.

If you’ve been dreaming of a peaceful end of summer or fall getaway, now is the perfect time. 🍂🤍 We have plenty of availability this fall, and we’d love to welcome you. Send us a message for more information!

07/10/2026

Some mornings, the only alarm clock you need is the call of a loon. 🤍

At Arla’s Pond Cottage, you’ll wake up to quiet waters, towering pines, and the unmistakable sound of Minnesota’s state bird echoing across your own private pond. Just minutes from the Whitefish Chain, it’s the perfect place to slow down, sip your morning coffee on the deck, and soak in everything that makes lake life so special.

A little slice of Northwoods paradise awaits. 🖤

𝖠𝖱𝖫𝖠’𝖲 𝖯𝖮𝖭𝖣 𝖢𝖮𝖳𝖳𝖠𝖦𝖤𖠰
📍Crosslake, MN

🔗 http://airbnb.com/h/arlaspondcottage
📧 [email protected] to book directly & save 10% ‼️🤍

📸: Alex Mock | MN Wildlife & Lifestyle

06/26/2026

There are some places that are more than just beautiful… they’re filled with stories. 🤍

Meet the two people who started it all: Arla 🤍 and Harold 💗.

Back in the 1950s, my grandparents purchased a cabin on Crosslake and quickly realized this was where they wanted to spend their retirement years. They eventually bought the land off County Road 16, where this peaceful little pond sat unnamed. As the primary landowners, they were given the honor of naming it—and my grandpa Harold chose to name it after the love of his life: Arla’s Pond. 🤍

Over the years, this property became the backdrop for countless family memories—celebrating milestones, welcoming grandchildren, gathering around the iconic fireplace, and soaking in all the simple moments that make life so special.

Today, that same fireplace still stands at the heart of Arla 🤍’s Pond Cottage, serving as a reminder of the love, laughter, and legacy that built this place.

It is such an honor to open these doors and share a little piece of our family’s history with each guest who stays here. We hope that while you’re here, you create memories that become part of the story, too.

Welcome to Arla 🤍’s Pond Cottage. ✨

06/15/2026

We JUMPED when we saw this loon collection from sota clothing 🖤 it fits in just perfectly with our loon themed cottage ❕

How perfect are these pieces?!