Which Brainerd location should you choose?
How should you store for lake season?
Winterize before storage, not after: fog motors, pull batteries, stabilize fuel, and drain lines by late October. Store trailers tongue-first for easier hookup, sleds on the left, docksides on the right — whatever pattern you pick, keep it, because you'll do this swap every year. Climate-controlled units at 371 suit cabin linens, electronics, and anything mice or moisture would love.
How does renting work at the two Brainerd locations?
Both rent online in minutes. At Highway 18 that's the whole process — your gate code and unit number arrive by email, the unit is prepped and sealed, and you move in whenever you arrive, any hour. At Highway 371, you can do the same or let the office team size it in person and add a lock and boxes on the spot. Fall changeover weekends are the busiest stretch: if the pontoon comes out mid-October, reserve the bigger unit in September. Month-to-month terms at both mean summer-only and winter-only rentals work exactly the way the seasons do.
What Lakes Area communities do we serve?
Brainerd, Baxter, Nisswa, East Gull Lake, Pine Beach, Merrifield, Fort Ripley, Crosby, and Breezy Point — with seasonal residents from the Twin Cities using both sites as their up-north base.
What unit sizes are available in Brainerd?
| Size | Best for |
|---|---|
| 5x10 – 10x10 | Gear, décor, dorm-size loads (Hwy 371) |
| 10x8 – 10x20 | Seasonal equipment, household furniture (both sites) |
| 10x24 – 720 sq ft | Full households, pontoons on trailers (Hwy 371) |
| Climate-controlled drive-up | Freeze-sensitive items (Hwy 371) |
Current rates and unit availability appear in the live unit listings on this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between the two Brainerd locations?
Highway 371 is staffed daily with climate-controlled drive-up units and covered drive-thru loading; Highway 18 is contact-free with 24-hour access and simple drive-up units. Same company and the same month-to-month terms — the difference is how each site is run.
Which location has 24-hour access?
Highway 18 (14647 State Hwy 18 N). Every tenant gets a personal gate code and can visit any hour, any day — the 371 location offers extended daily access from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Is there climate-controlled storage in Brainerd?
Yes, at the Highway 371 location — climate-controlled drive-up units suited to wood furniture, electronics, and cabin belongings that shouldn't freeze. Highway 18 offers standard drive-up units only.
Do I need to visit an office to rent in Brainerd?
No — both locations rent fully online in minutes. At Highway 18 the whole rental is contact-free by design; at Highway 371 the office team is there daily if you'd rather size it in person.
Which Brainerd location is closer to Baxter?
Highway 371 — it sits on the Brainerd–Baxter corridor next to Dondelinger Chevrolet, a few minutes from Baxter's retail stretch. Highway 18 serves the east side toward Merrifield and Crosby.
Can I switch between the two Brainerd locations?
Yes — accounts move easily if the other site turns out to fit better. Call support or the Highway 371 office and they'll set up the transfer as availability allows.