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8.6

Excellent

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Washer

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Lake George, MN

Itasca State Park17 min drive
Lake Itasca21 min drive
Mississippi Headwaters26 min drive
Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional)37 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

James communicates quickly and thoroughly and provides every detail possible to make the stay better. The place was ex...

Katrina W.

Dec 25, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bunkroom Annex open for Cabin 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

Main Cabin area

1 Queen Bed

Main Cabin Space

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Yola Lodge #2 - Lake George, MN - Itasca State Park / Bemidji / Park Rapids

Located just minutes from Itasca State Park in the Mississippi Headwaters region this North Central Minnesota property is historic (built in 1907), quiet, and beautiful. Sporting three apartment-style Cabins with accommodations for up to 10 people (full building); Yola Lodge is conveniently located near lakes, state parks, and magnificent trails. Each cabin sports a full kitchen, cable TV, air-conditioning/heating, lightning-fast Internet (2GB/sec Ethernet and Wifi), and comfortable "hotel quality" bedding with quality linens and towels. The cabins are Rustic-Yet-Clean; include all modern amenities; lighting fast Internet; perfect for those who seek quiet, affordable, “in the country” accommodations.

Property manager

James Rivas

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Cabin is not child-proofed.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Special rules for pets, pre-approval required

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Lake George

Located in Lake George, this apartment is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Itasca State Park and Mississippi River, while Paul Bunyan Playhouse and Headwaters Science Center are cultural highlights. Peace Pipe Vista and Evergreen Gifts & Fun Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Lake George, MN

What's nearby

Itasca State Park - 17 min drive
Lake Itasca - 21 min drive
Mississippi Headwaters - 26 min drive
Itasca State Park - 28 min drive
Northern Lights Casino - 41 min drive

Getting around

Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

‪Lake George Cafe - ‬6 min drive
‪Bad 2 The Bone BBQ - ‬14 min drive
‪Knob & Kettle Restaurant - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Yola Lodge #2 - Lake George, MN - Itasca State Park / Bemidji / Park Rapids pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Yola Lodge #2 - Lake George, MN - Itasca State Park / Bemidji / Park Rapids?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Yola Lodge #2 - Lake George, MN - Itasca State Park / Bemidji / Park Rapids?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Yola Lodge #2 - Lake George, MN - Itasca State Park / Bemidji / Park Rapids located?

Situated on the riverfront, this apartment building is 9 mi (14.4 km) from Itasca State Park and 11.8 mi (18.9 km) from Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center. Lake Itasca and Mississippi Headwaters are also within 16 miles (25 km).

8.6

Excellent

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8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

2/10 Terrible

John S.

18 June 2024

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

The place was not acceptable so we did not stay there. We left and didn't stay.

There was dog hair on the entry mat and rust stains and what appeared to be black mold in the tub. The space was much older and un kept than the photo shown on the VRBO site I booked it from. That why we didn't stay there....

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn

24 May 2024

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Clean, cozy, and easy to work with!!!

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine R.

21 Apr 2024

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

Nice weekend

Basic but functional. Quiet. Good base to explore the natural area. We were lucky to have had a real spring weekend so early in Apr.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina W.

25 Dec 2023

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

Weekend getaway

James communicates quickly and thoroughly and provides every detail possible to make the stay better. The place was extremely clean and as the pictures depict. As others have mentioned, the water is sketchy so make sure to bring drinking water. To me, it just smells like old pipes but I did not use it to brush my teeth. It is no fault of the owner, just old pipes in my opinion (the water smells like iron). And the story behind these buildings is really neat so be sure to ask the owner about its history. The bed was comfortable. This is just a simple place to get a way too. No frills but I went there to be in nature and this was perfect and James is so nice and wants your stay to be perfect as well. And his dog is such a sweet one! Just a big teddy bear! There was a space heater in the bathroom to keep the chill out, another space heater in the living area, plus the baseboard heater. I'm hot natured so I didn't need much heat. I even turned the baseboard heater on low. I was surprised how tight the room was. I stayed there to be close to the Mississippi Headwaters and to have a quiet getaway and it was perfect. It is also only about 30 minutes from Bemidji and Park Rapids. If you want a quiet, simple place to stay, and at a great price, this is perfect! Thanks James for a great stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Ryan W.

16 Nov 2023

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

North woods excursion

Great place to lay your head.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

15 Oct 2023

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

Quick getaway

This was such a cool liitle place in the middle of nowhere. Jim was extremely nice to allow me to drop my things off early. Thank you for allowing me to stay

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura O.

13 Oct 2023

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

Needed getaway

Very rustic but nice! Out in the middle of nowhere, just what we wanted/needed. Clean. Comfortable.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kelly F.

9 Oct 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice

Property manager communication is excellent. James always responded to my emails and messages. This is exactly what we were expecting. We were just up for a weekend getaway. Just wanted a decient low-cost place that we could sleep at and eat dinner at while we "played" all day. The place does have Central heat, it was not on. The electric baseboard heater by the dining room table did a decent job of keeping the place comfortable. This is an old house. There was a big insulation gap on the bottom of the front door. Be prepared, the bathroom is cold I think the place would benefit from either a space heater in the bathroom, or a little electric fireplace. However, property manager does live on site. Apparently he will provide a space heater if you request one. We did not, because we basically just ate there and slept there and we were out. Nice little place, easy to find. Definitely bring your own water for drinking. The coffee maker was a little dirty. But we gave it a good cleaning and we had no issues.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dyan M.

4 Oct 2023

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

Cute

Cute, little place

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick W.

10 Sept 2023

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

Cozy and clean

Well advertised. Not deluxe but a good night’s sleep. Excellent communication from owner. Thank you very much!!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Paul

29 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett H.

18 June 2023

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

Cozy Spot

Everything was great. I went camping the night before and found this place for Saturday night. It was a great transition from the backpack campground I was staying at. The place was clean, comfortable, and quaint. Had a nice fire in the backyard and loved how cold the freezer got. Thanks for the Stay! Brett

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Lynne M., Boise

17 May 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Excellent host

I came to MN on a work contract, but the hotels in Bemidji were 100% booked for graduation week, so I had to look outside of the area to stay for my first week in MN. The closest lodging was here, about 30 minutes from Bemidji in a rural area. Jim, the host, was incredibly accommodating. He offered to pick me up from the airport because the rental car companies were closed at that late hour, and also arranged for someone to drive me back to the airport the next morning so I could pick up my rental car! My situation was unique, so I really appreciate the hospitality. I was able to order an Instacart delivery before I arrived, so I had supplies for me and my cat until I was able to do a grocery shop for myself. The cabin is definitely on the rustic, simple side, but has pretty much what you'd need for your stay, like a toaster, microwave, etc. The water is sketchy, so bring your own drinking water. The location is great for being close to Itasca State Park for recreation, and checking out the Mississippi headwaters. -- Sara K.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

17 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication

Comfortable and cozy cabins that were very well stocked for anything and everything we needed for the weekend. Jim, the host is very accommodating and friendly. We chose it because it was close to Itasca. The price was right, the location excellent and the cabins were perfect. Highly recommended!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

5 Sept 2022

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

Rustic cabin in the woods

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this rental. The location was great for our excursions to Itasca State Park and Bemidji State Park. Our host had great communication with keeping our small dog away from other dogs on the property. The cabin was rustic (located on a gravel road), had all the amenities we needed and more -- full-sized fridge/freezer, oven/stove, cookware, utensils, tv, a/c. My only suggestion would be a thicker mattress pad/covering on the beds. If you're used to a luxury resort, this is not the place for you; however, if you're familiar with cabin-living you will not be disappointed!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Jon L.

24 July 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Quiet cabin

Good place for the price point

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justine D.

10 July 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It’s a cabin

It’s a cabin. Like the description says, it is not the a hotel. I loved the peaceful atmosphere and trees! We were there for one night prior to day on the water at Itasca Park. All the other reviews are spot on! The water in the shower is questionable; smells metal and was impossible to shower with. Again, it’s a cabin in the woods. The owner and his daughter are very nice and respectful. Communication was great.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danette O.

3 July 2022

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

Location & Accommodation

Don't follow google maps. It takes you to dead end street. Don't turn down that street. Just keep going forward. You will find it then. Host has left some food if you forget something. Host was very helpful!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John F.

20 June 2022

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

Everything was as advertised

All went smooth

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Joseph

5 Mar 2022

Liked: Communication

Nice kitchen, quiet surroundings

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tarrin H.

3 Dec 2021

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

Great cozy place to stay!!

Jim was very polite and had a nice place for my dogs to be able to run around freely and enjoy the up north feel!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Mikayla C.

20 Nov 2021

Disliked: Communication, location

Overall would not recommend this vrbo stay

This is the fairly long review, I hope someone finds it helpful in making the best decision for themselves. Please read, especially if you are traveling with a dog and thinking of booking here! My friend and I were looking for a low cost place to stay near itasca state park, we found Jim's (James) cabins were the only ones in our budget in that area. Initially everything went pretty smoothly until the first morning of our stay. I had my Emotional Support dog Cooper, a sweet black lab mix, with me. I communicated with Jim the host before coming to make sure I was clear on what was expected when bringing a dog with me. He has a black lab mix as well and said there should be no issues with her as long as we followed the rules of communicating before the dogs met. I followed these rules and yet when the dogs met, a fight between them happened and was initiated by the host dog Nola, as she was trying to establish dominance. My dog ended up spending an hour in our cabin calming down and did not want to go outside. We found a few minor injuries and one spot where blood had been drawn. There was no sincere apology from Jim and no checking in, until I reached out to him to update him on Coopers condition. Jim also did not offer any type of compensation because of the incident. When I asked if we could be compensated for the stressful incident, Jim said that I had broken the cabin rules. Me and my friend had closely read and followed the rules to the best of our knowledge, so I asked him in a message what rules we had broken. He did not respond to me. So I asked again in case he missed my message. Jim still has not responded more than a month later. Seems like he is used to being praised on his ability to host and will not take constructive feedback well. From our experience, Jim is not the type of host to be giving anyone compensation, even for a legitimate concern/ reason. Please be safe and I hope someone finds this review helpful!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021