We're not just managing homes. We're building legacies.
WEKYN Stays is a small, family-owned boutique luxury short-term rental company on the lakes of Crosslake, Minnesota — founded by Evan and Annie Duplessis.
What WEKYN means
WEKYN stands for “Where Everyone Knows Your Name.”It's the warm, personal hospitality at the heart of everything we do — the feeling of being genuinely known and cared for, whether you're a guest making memories or an owner trusting us with your home.
We started with our own lakehouse and a simple belief: treat every home and every person like family, and the rest takes care of itself. A few years later, that belief runs a boutique company across the Brainerd Lakes Area.
To create core memories for five-star guests and maximize returns for the owners who trust us — treating every home, guest, and partner like family.
To be the most trusted boutique luxury rental brand in the Brainerd Lakes Area — strengthening our community and building lasting legacies, one warm welcome at a time.
Our promises
Hospitality first
Above-and-beyond guest care is our north star. The details matter, and we sweat every one of them.
Treat it like our own
Your home gets the same care, investment, and standard we hold our own lake homes to.
Make it right
Even when we're right, we make it right. No one is ever just another number in the WEKYN Stays family.
Meet the team
Evan Duplessis
Co-CEO & Founder
The face of WEKYN Stays. Day-to-day operations, pricing, listings, and local partnerships.
Annie Duplessis
Co-CEO & Founder
Design specialist behind every unforgettable space. Bookkeeping, back office, and team leadership.
Kay
Operations Manager
Guest communication, SOPs, and owner onboarding — the heartbeat of our daily operations.
Neil
Revenue & Listing Optimization
Keeps every property priced right and ranking high across all platforms.
Come be part of the family
Whether you're planning a lake getaway or looking for a manager who actually cares, we'd love to meet y'all.