Up North 5 bedrooms two houses on Birch Lake

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9.8

Exceptional

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12186 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Check-in time

5:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Hackensack, MN

Tenmile Lake5 min walk
Northern Lights Casino15 min drive
Rainy Lake25 min drive
Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional)56 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 4 In Guest House

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5 In Guest House

1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3 Guest House

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Birch Lake Vacation Home
No hot tub or pool
Property Overview
About this rental
House
1500 sq. ft
Guest house 580
5 bedrooms
12 beds
Sleeps 12
3 bathrooms
3 full baths
Spaces
Kitchen
Living Room
Deck/Patio
Island View on Birch Lake
Welcome! Enjoy time with family and friends at this beautiful lakefront property on Birch Lake. The lake has 15 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 45 feet. Good fishing is available on Birch Lake for northern pike, walleye, crappie, and largemouth bass. This lake is known for producing some quality walleye. Other fish include bluegill, rock bass, and perch.
The main house is a charming updated 1400 square foot home with 3 bedrooms and a sleeping capacity of 6. There is a gas fireplace in the living room to enjoy the coziness on a cool evening, or a spacious large deck on the lakeside to enjoy an evening outside in the warmer months. The main house also includes a fully equipped kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a spectacular view of Birch Lake! The adorable guest house is available in the spring, summer, and fall, and is 500 square feet, featuring two bedrooms, with a capacity of 6 guests, a TV and VCR/DVD player, a full bathroom, and a kitchenette. We are just a few miles away from the Paul Bunyan state trails for snowmobiles and/or walking trails, Public Water access to launch your boat for water recreation and fishing. Depending on the weather, the dock, kayaks, canoe lily pad and grill, and outdoor seating will only be available; typically from May 10th to September 15th.
Summer Pontoons rentals are available, as well. Call Cody at 218-820-3201. Hackensack also has a great store to rent electric bikes in town. If you are in need of a boat rental please ask.
Please, no more than 2 dogs on leashes at all times on the property. No cats allowed. All guests on the property must be listed. No additional guests or pets are allowed. If there are additional guests or pets, you will be asked to leave with no refund given.
*There is no room for Campers or RVs on the property.
Check-in time is 5 PM. Check-out time is strictly 10 AM so that we can turn over the cabin for the next guests arriving. Every thirty minutes after 10 AM you will be charged fifty dollars per half hour. A rental agreement and liability forms must be signed 24 after the confirmed reservation. We do have steps to get to the lake. We do have steps to get to guest house.

We hope that you will make Island View on Birch Lake your vacation destination and begin making memories to last a lifetime!

Property manager

Julie Young

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Do not leave children unattended

Events

No events allowed

Must have dog approval.No dogs left alone inside

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

No pets on furniture Clean up after pet outside

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please take the garbage out Wednesday and when you check out at 10am. No fireworks. Cleaning staff will enter house on check out day at 10am.

Outside cameras stay on. Liability and rental agreement one two months before check-in. AC will not go below 74

Pets never left alone must be on leash, not on any furniture or in guest house. Clean up any poop.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: Must have dog approval.No dogs left alone inside

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hackensack

Located in Hackensack, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Tianna Country Club and Shingnobee Recreation Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Deep Portage Conservation Reserve and Learning Center and Tenmile Lake. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Hackensack, MN

What's nearby

Tenmile Lake - 5 min walk
Northern Lights Casino - 15 min drive
Walker City Park - 17 min drive
Leech Lake - 18 min drive
Rainy Lake - 25 min drive

Restaurants

‪Rendezvous Brewing - ‬9 min drive
‪Birchwood Char House and Bar - ‬9 min drive
‪Viddles and Joe - ‬9 min drive
‪Sun 'n Fun - ‬9 min drive
‪Up North Cafe - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Up North 5 bedrooms two houses on Birch Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Up North 5 bedrooms two houses on Birch Lake?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Up North 5 bedrooms two houses on Birch Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Up North 5 bedrooms two houses on Birch Lake located?

This family-friendly Hackensack holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Tenmile Lake, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Leech Lake and Woodtick Theatre. Northern Lights Casino is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sara K.

7 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Up North Getaway

This place was perfect for our two families. The spaces were clean, the setting is beautiful, and everything was in great working order. We stayed during some super hot days, and the AC kept the indoors very comfortable (both buildings). Lots of great things about this property, but the location was superb. Birch Lake was a beautiful lake to fish and boat on, and even though the property feels very private, you are only 5 miles from town. I would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

23 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

The property had everything we needed for a fantastic weeks vacation! Accommodations were just as described and the lake is beautiful. Julie was very quick to respond to questions. I highly recommend this VRBO - we would rent again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine, Colorado Springs

5 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family gathering

The property was amazing. Lots of beds for everyone. The kitchen was stocked with plenty of dishes, silverware, pots, and pans. There were kayaks and a canoe that our Gen Zs loved. Nighttime campfires were the best. Julie is an amazing host and the most communicative in my experience with rentals. No one wanted to leave as it was such a great time. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan F.

23 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Great Vacation

We all loved staying at this property. You can look down at the lakefront from the comfy rockers inside or from the beautiful, huge, new deck (that extends along the whole front of the home) or from the grassy slope halfway to the lake or on the study dock. The home is located on a bay in Birch Lake which opens into big Birch Lake and then into little Birch Lake, plenty of room for fishing, boating, skiing, etc. The home is spacious with a large dining table with 8 chairs, a large sectional (very comfy), a futon, above mentioned rockers, three bedrooms and two full baths. The kitchen is stocked with plenty of dishes, silverware and good pots & pans. You will find everything you might need for cooking here. We also rented the guest house for additional family members and it was perfect: two more bedrooms and another bathroom. The garage holds ping-pong, pool table, foozball, basketball and more. We enjoyed it all while it rained outside. We all want to come back to this lake house. It is perfect for us.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

2 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay Here!

The property matched the description and everything was CLEAN! The kitchen had pots/pans/utensils/small appliances that anyone would need to make and serve meals. The large knotty pine dining table & chairs seats the occupancy of this property very comfortably. The kitchen/living area are open with gorgeous view of lake and are furnished perfectly. The spacious deck was convenient and very nicely furnished. The bedrooms were exactly as described/shown in pictures. Immaculate is how I describe this property when we arrived! Everything about this property was comfortable – the floor plan, the beds and bedding, the furnishings, the supplies, the location and AMENITIES! The garage/game room was also as described! There is something for everyone in this above and beyond bonus area! All the items to have fun in the lake were also as described. The dock is in excellent condition. We loved the location of this property. Birch Lake is wonderful for fishing and recreation. Communication and arrangements were very quick easy with this owner.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Curtis H.

15 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property, host was even better.

We found the two houses to be quite nice. An unusually good selection of cooking equipment. Towels and linens were clean and not frayed. Found supplies and things that we never see in a rental. Lake view was very nice. The property had a nice dock, several kayaks and a canoe, all of which were used heavily by the family. There was also a game room and fire pit, which we used less frequently. Several issues came up, but the host dealt with them immediately. This is the first VRBO rental, where the host seemed genuinely concerned that we have a good time. Could not ask for more from her. Would definitely recommend this property!!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma T.

5 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family Get Away!

We loved this property, it was exactly what we wanted and even better than we expected! There were so many amenities and the lake was a beautiful place to vacation. We knew how to get in touch if we had any trouble, but there was absolutely nothing to worry about while we stayed! Lake vacation perfection.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

25 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful family cabin getaway

We stayed here with our immediate family (2 adults, 3 kids) and my MIL and FIL. The bunk house was a nice option to give us more space and room to spread out. The A/C and dishwasher work well and the beds were comfortable -- all of which often seem to be lacking in many VRBOs. The A/C kept up with temps near 100. Kitchen is well-stocked with cooking utensils, pots and pans, etc. The lake is great for swimming and water sports, decent fishing and the bottom near the shoreline is sandy. The cabin is located on a smaller bay with less boat traffic than the main lake, which also meant that even on windy days we could swim easily right off the dock. Owner has 5 kayaks available for use that we utilized nearly every day. Paddling out to enjoy the sunset after dinner was a big hit with my kids. Owner has plenty of life jackets of all sizes available if you need them. Owner was extremely responsive when a few issues came up and addressed them immediately. 100% would stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly S., Asbury

1 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing getaway!!!!

I don't know where to start! We just spent the most amazing week at this beautiful home!! You literally just bring clothes (I guess optional to lol!) Food and clothes are all you truly need. Full kitchen completely stocked with everything you could possibly need to prepare meals. And huge all log dining room table to gather together at mealtime! Rooms all have cozy blankets and more than enough pillows! Bath towels and beach towels along with shampoo and conditioner and bars of soap! Plenty of hot water! 3 of us stayed in the guest house and even with back to back showers the water stayed hot! Air conditioning was superb! Especially since we were there for a few of the 90 degree days! The swimming are is perfect! Sandy bottom and easy to enter the water. The dock is great for tying off boats of any size! There is a huge swimming lily pad for everyone to enjoy. I loved laying out in the sun on it. Room for at least 4 adults! In the garage there is a game room with pool table, pingpong, basketball, foosball and even a bag game! Everything was perfect! Can't wait to go back again soon! Thank you Julie for you prompt response to any questions I called to bother you about! :) You have a beautiful, quiet and private place on a great lake! Thank you for opening your precious home to our family!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Peggy G.

17 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful family getaway!

Great layout and size for the 14 of us. Loved the peace and quiet and privacy of our own property. Wish more sand beach for little ones to play and option to have a boat available with house. Enjoyed the dock, but especially the great view from the deck and spaciousness with plenty of seating and tables. Appreciated the availability of laundry facilities. Utilized many of the garage games daily. Thoroughly enjoyed fire ring. Will definitely consider a return stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Todd V., Andover, MN

12 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual Family vacation

Julieann, has a beautiful place. You will not find anyone nicer person to work with. The house is perfect for larger groups or families. We cannot not recommend this place enough.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

7 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pre-wedding family reunion

Our stay was wonderful. We had a large extended family all staying together. Ages from 2-70 years old and it was perfect for everyone. The pictures provided do not do this place justice. It was much nicer than expected. Lots to do. And everything provided there to have an amazing time! Julie is super easy to get ahold of if you need anything. Highly recommend this place!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Whitney Y.

1 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lakeside stay for large family and pets

Stayed with 4 adult couples, 1 infant, and 2 dogs with plenty of room for all. Full kitchen meant we could stay without going into town. Lake shore was very swimmable, less weedy than most cabin lakes. Used the canoes and kayaks a lot. Life jackets for all sizes. Nice big porch facing the lake where we ate all our meals and hung out. Watched eagles, osprey and loons. Lovely weekend. Host was responsive and flexible. Greatly appreciated.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Elizabeth B., Eden Prairie, MN

6 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique Property!

We had a great stay at this property! It was peaceful and private and the view of the island was so beautiful! We had everything we could have possibly needed in the house and lots of extras like water toys and games both inside and in the garage! The property manager was wonderful and super attentive; she responded within minutes each time we had a question. The only thing we were disappointed in was the swimming. The lake is beautiful and clear but weedier than we were expecting. There are a few weed-free areas close to the dock but the bottom was sort of mucky. We just ended up using more floats and doing less swimming than we’d hoped. The climb down to the lake is steep but there is a sturdy handrail...totally fine for most but may be trickier for youngsters or older people. Overall we had a great experience and lots of fun...don’t hesitate to rent!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Sharon O., Waukon, Iowa

30 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birch Lake 3 bedroom plus guest house.

We loved the guest house for our extended family....good for privacy. There are many amenities including kayaks, games, splash mat, canoes. It has a bit of a climb from house to lake.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Simon S.

21 June 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Five stars across the board

My family and I stayed here as a cabin getaway and had an incredible time, the property is well maintained and has excellent views and amenities, including canoes and kayaks which the kids loved. The dock made for some great outdoor memories, we are overall tremendously satisfied with our stay here and would very much like to return!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Julie Young

We love family and family time. We hope you can make great family memories at the lake house and relax and enjoy time off. We are also free if you have any questions please call us.

Why they chose this property

This is a unique property that has a guest home also available at the listed price so you get two for one. The main house offers three bedrooms two bathrooms and a kitchen, and a living room with great views. The guest house offers 2 bedrooms and a full bath with a kitchenette. Canoes, Kayaks, Lily Pad, and Garages are available May to 9-28. Must sign liability forms one month before check-in to use kayaks, canoes, and lily pad. The main house will be open all year. We are just a few miles from the Paul Bunyan Trail. The local stores are just a few miles and great restaurants are just a few miles away.

What makes this property unique

On Beautiful, Birch Lake is in our backyard. Nice Firepit ready for s' mores. Two Canoes, kayaks, and life jackets ready for swimming or fishing. Our property is great for large families that need more space. Our backyard is peaceful and beautiful. Many parking spaces are available. Birch Lake, Hackensack, Minnesota is a 1284-acre lake that has 14 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 45 feet. This lake is primarily managed for northern pike and walleye and secondarily for bluegill, largemouth bass, black crappie, and yellow perch. The lake property owners of Birch Lake homes and Birch lake cabins in Hackensack enjoy an added bonus. After spending a day enjoying their lake property, they can boat into town, park at the city docks, and enjoy a great meal at one of the restaurants in town. Birch Lake has many areas of excellent sand shoreline and many older cabins sitting right on the waterfront. Birch Lake is a fun lake to put your boat in at the city docks and take a slow cruise around. We do have cameras outside the house. Please be aware of wildlife and do not leave any food out.