WE COME FROM THE NORTH.
We are passionate, we are bold, and we are Minnesota Nice. We appreciate, embrace and love all that this area has to offer. Many of us grew up here, locally grown and raised in this beautiful place. Some of us have stayed, others have come and gone, but we always come back.
Cabin dwellers retreat for the winter, while we gear up for the freeze - an ice fisherman’s dream. We anxiously wait 9 months to enjoy every drop of our short, sweet summer. We love the changing colors and first breath of crisp, autumn air, the comforting warmth of a bonfire, and the sound of a first cast.
We embrace all of it. We love this land and want to share this feeling of everyday bliss with all of you. We all should feel like we’re on vacation every day.

FOUNDER/BROKER OF WOODS TO WATER
Colton Maher, native of the Brainerd Lakes Area, brought Woods to Water to life in 2018. With 10 years of experience in the downtown Minneapolis condo and real estate market, Colton gained a true appreciation for luxury homes, innovative and efficiently built spaces, and most importantly, selling a LIFESTYLE. The up north scene offers scenic woods, lake life, and a reason to slow down on the daily, and unmatched natural beauty in its surroundings - equal to how the downtown scene offers walkability, convenience, and pristine recreational and social opportunities.
To each their own, Colton was inspired by the connection between a buyer/seller and the EXPERIENCE they had or could have in their home and neighborhood. He has a natural passion for helping others and helping navigate challenges on a very down-to-earth level. Growing in up in the Brainerd Lakes made him appreciate the natural beauty and lifestyle the area had to offer and convinced him to return to his roots after 8 years in the city and 12 years away from “home”. His intention was to share the lakes area lifestyle with locals and tourists alike. This all helped shape the groundwork for Woods to Water - serving the Brainerd Lakes Area with expansive options in real estate, land management, property management, and vacation homes.
As the company evolves, they continue to push the status quo of the local real estate market and provide an unprecedented level of service to each of its clients; all while embracing the beautiful lifestyle that this area offers both tourists and locals alike.

JOIN THE WOODS TO WATER TEAM
Whether you're a licensed Realtor® looking for a change or someone who's curious about getting into real estate, Woods to Water Real Estate may just be the perfect fit. Get in touch with us here or stop into our office and say hi.
W2W Listings
$1,499,900
4401 Lower Roy Lake Road, Nisswa
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,195 SqFt
Residential
MLS® # 6419057
Woods to Water Real Estate
$1,348,000
120xx W Lake Ridge Drive Sw, Sylvan Twp
5
Beds
3
Baths
4,512 SqFt
Residential
MLS® # 6427269
Woods to Water Real Estate
New
$1,299,999
549 Prairie Lane, Long Prairie
5
Beds
4
Baths
5,598 SqFt
Residential
MLS® # 6435215
Woods to Water Real Estate
$1,248,000
12061 W Lake Ridge Drive Sw, Sylvan Twp
5
Beds
3
Baths
4,512 SqFt
Residential
MLS® # 6427250
Woods to Water Real Estate
$719,999
46011 100th Avenue, Tamarack
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,662 SqFt
Residential
MLS® # 6405717
Woods to Water Real Estate
$549,900
Xxx Ivory Street, Isle
0
Beds
0
Baths
0 SqFt
Land
MLS® # 6409997
Woods to Water Real Estate
$449,900
31335 Cherokee Trail, Breezy Point
5
Beds
4
Baths
3,636 SqFt
Residential
MLS® # 6378288
Woods to Water Real Estate
$449,000
30652 Rainier Drive, Breezy Point
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,744 SqFt
Residential
MLS® # 6395272
Woods to Water Real Estate
$434,900
9325 Viking Street, Brainerd
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,822 SqFt
Residential
MLS® # 6431018
Woods to Water Real Estate
$369,999
232 Barker Road, Wrenshall Twp
3
Beds
1
Bath
400 SqFt
Residential
MLS® # 6427271
Woods to Water Real Estate
New
$359,900
4880 Noka Trail, Brainerd
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,076 SqFt
Residential
MLS® # 6438422
Woods to Water Real Estate
$314,900
13361 Timberlane Drive, Baxter
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,224 SqFt
Residential
MLS® # 6421733
Woods to Water Real Estate
$289,900
1334 Hillcrest Drive Ne, Fridley
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,964 SqFt
Residential
MLS® # 6423016
Woods to Water Real Estate
New
$287,900
↓ $5,000
2500 42nd Avenue S, Saint Cloud
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,092 SqFt
Residential
MLS® # 6431475
Woods to Water Real Estate
$279,900
12352 Aspen Drive Ne, Parkers Prairie
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,792 SqFt
Residential
MLS® # 6421696
Woods to Water Real Estate
$265,000
Xxx Traven, Eveleth
0
Beds
0
Baths
0 SqFt
Land
MLS® # 6382009
Woods to Water Real Estate
$264,900
114 Washburn Avenue W, Backus
6
Beds
2
Baths
2,602 SqFt
Residential
MLS® # 6405729
Woods to Water Real Estate
$259,900
21019 Forest Hills Drive, Nisswa
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,000 SqFt
Residential
MLS® # 6428332
Woods to Water Real Estate
$250,000
↓ $34,900
6531 Excelsior Road, Baxter
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,414 SqFt
Residential
MLS® # 6381868
Woods to Water Real Estate
$249,900
1515 Rosewood Street, Brainerd
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,802 SqFt
Residential
MLS® # 6392555
Woods to Water Real Estate
$195,000
Tbd W Lake Ridge Drive Sw, Sylvan Twp
0
Beds
0
Baths
0 SqFt
Land
MLS® # 6427111
Woods to Water Real Estate
$189,900
36182 Pondview Lane, Crosslake
0
Beds
0
Baths
0 SqFt
Land
MLS® # 6430404
Woods to Water Real Estate
New
$179,900
117 3rd Street Ne, Aitkin
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,184 SqFt
Residential
MLS® # 6433313
Woods to Water Real Estate
$179,900
1020 9th Avenue Ne, Brainerd
3
Beds
1
Bath
918 SqFt
Residential
MLS® # 6404313
Woods to Water Real Estate
$164,999
Tbd Lower Larson Nw Lane, Hackensack
0
Beds
0
Baths
0 SqFt
Land
MLS® # 6398579
Woods to Water Real Estate
$157,000
Xxx 410th St Ne, Middle River
0
Beds
0
Baths
0 SqFt
Land
MLS® # 6424527
Woods to Water Real Estate
$114,900
↓ $5,000
Tbd Pillager Creek Drive, Sylvan Twp
0
Beds
0
Baths
0 SqFt
Land
MLS® # 6354163
Woods to Water Real Estate
$109,999
Xxx Hwy 29, De Graff
0
Beds
0
Baths
0 SqFt
Land
MLS® # 6348034
Woods to Water Real Estate
$99,999
Tbd 151st Avenue, Sebeka
0
Beds
0
Baths
0 SqFt
Land
MLS® # 6333005
Woods to Water Real Estate
$89,900
↓ $40,000
Tbd Brunes Street, Pequot Lakes
0
Beds
0
Baths
0 SqFt
Land
MLS® # 6328891
Woods to Water Real Estate
$49,999
Xxx Dove Rd, Darling Twp
0
Beds
0
Baths
0 SqFt
Land
MLS® # 6348045
Woods to Water Real Estate
$38,999
Tbd Blackrock Rd, Aitkin
0
Beds
0
Baths
0 SqFt
Land
MLS® # 6386147
Woods to Water Real Estate
$34,900
111 Cedar Avenue E, Pillager
0
Beds
0
Baths
0 SqFt
Land
MLS® # 6364010
Woods to Water Real Estate
$23,900
↓ $1,000
Tbd 42nd Ave Sw, Sylvan Twp
0
Beds
0
Baths
0 SqFt
Land
MLS® # 6330461
Woods to Water Real Estate
$23,900
↓ $1,000
Tbd 42nd Ave Sw, Sylvan Twp
0
Beds
0
Baths
0 SqFt
Land
MLS® # 6330442
Woods to Water Real Estate