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Secluded Serenity - Rustic Cabin Nestled in the Northwoods

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Cotton, MN
  • U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Eveleth, MN (EVM-Eveleth - Virginia Municipal)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Ground floor bedroom

2 Single Beds

Loft

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 half bathroom

Bathe in the Traditional Wood Burning Finnish Sauna

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Secluded Serenity - Rustic Cabin Nestled in the Northwoods

Unplug and unwind at our beautiful rustic cabin located on 20 private acres with thousands of acres of state land beyond! Enjoy all that nature has to offer! After a long day of outdoor recreation, you can relax in the authentic Finnish wood burning sauna.

Other things to do:
- Enjoy the many ATV, snowmobile, mountain biking and hiking trails nearby, including some trails that can be accessed from the property.
- Public Lake Access is located 1 mile away to Morcom Lake for fishing or kayaking
- Grill outdoors or roast marshmallows over the fire
- Duluth and Cloquet are approximately 45 mins away for shopping and entertainment
- Explore Giant’s Ridge Recreational area located 50 minutes away
- Deer hunting and excellent grouse hunting (a waiver must be signed prior so please let us know if you would like to hunt on the property)

Important Information to Read Prior to Booking:
- There is no running water or bathroom INSIDE of the cabin. **There is an outhouse on site. We also have a high powered well located outside of the cabin to pump clean water for dishes, cooking, showering, etc.**
- The well water is clean but it does contain lots of iron. **We recommend bringing drinking water.**
- It has been an extremely wet season. We have fumigated for bugs multiple times, but the bugs can still get pretty bad at night. **We recommend bringing layers, some bug spray or nets for your comfort.**
- Wood for outside fires and the sauna is provided.
- There is no shower at this time. We do have a camp shower that can be hung up outside the sauna. We also like to rinse off/shower with cold water after a nice sauna session as a way to clean off as well. Get creative!

We are just a message away if you need anything or have any questions. We are excited to share our beautiful cabin with you!

Property manager

Travis Schumacher
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
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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

About the area

Makinen

Makinen is home to this cabin. Paul Wellstone Memorial & Historic Site is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Superior National Forest and Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area.
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Cotton, MN

What's nearby

  • U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame - 35 min drive - 34.7 km
  • Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area - 41 min drive - 38.3 km
  • Virginia Golf Course - 44 min drive - 47.2 km
  • Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort - 57 min drive - 58.6 km
  • Greyhound Bus Museum - 58 min drive - 63.0 km

Getting around

  • Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Melrude Pub - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Serenity - Rustic Cabin Nestled in the Northwoods pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Secluded Serenity - Rustic Cabin Nestled in the Northwoods?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Serenity - Rustic Cabin Nestled in the Northwoods?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Serenity - Rustic Cabin Nestled in the Northwoods located?

Situated in Makinen, this cabin is within 25 miles (40 km) of Superior National Forest, Paul Wellstone Memorial & Historic Site and U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame. Eveleth Dog Park and Leonidas Overlook are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 195 out of 213 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 213 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 213 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 213 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 213 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darrin K.

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

Another great stay

We keep coming back to this property year after year, and we have a great time every year. It’s great to unplug and unwind for a few days, and this is a great place to do that. They provide everything needed to make this laid back weekend easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

amanda r.

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

Winter Bog Adventure

Was cute and cozy. The location was great for easy access to the bog for winter birding adventure
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vitali Z.

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

Great

I’m here third time, the best cabin
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

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

Winter Wonderland

We have stayed here multiple winters. Love the new stove/oven and wood stove. Fabulous collection of LPs. Enjoyed skiing, playing with the dogs and birding at Sax-Zim Bog.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared N.

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

Another perfect getaway

Stayed here once again, and once again we had the perfect time! One of our favorite places to be!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany D.

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

Awesome Stay!

We had a great time on our quiet weekend away and our dogs loved exploring the trails! We would live to come back for a longer stay :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

Just as Described

Cute little cabin in the woods, very private. Great sauna and beatiful woodsy area. Be sure to make spend Friday night at the Whistlestop for the meat raffle and playing Bingo! Thanks so much for sharing your cabin with us. John and Wenid
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

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

Great Stay

My boyfriend I came visited for our three year anniversary and had a great time. The sauna was fun and the cabin was beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nickolas K.

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

A cabin in the woods

It’s an interesting and fun location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Great place to stay near Sax Zim bog

We stayed here three nights while we birded at Sax Zim bog. It’s a cute comfy cabin! Disappointed we didn’t take the time to try the sauna but maybe next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christin T.

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

Dog friendly

Love this cabin. Great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris K.

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

Cool place

Had a great time at this cabin. Communication with the owners was super easy and they were very responsive. It was just what we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John N.

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

Great fall grouse hunting trip

The cabin was great and the hunting was even better. It had everything we needed. The sauna was great. Definitely plan to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel P.

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

Great little get away….

This is our second time staying here. Property is rustic and very quiet. Tending the wood fire, and using the sauna were the highlights of our trip. We are looking forward to next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

Perfect solitude

Was looking for a place to just disconnect this cute little cabin definitely fits the bill. Peace quiet and natures beauty, what a wonderful place, sorry we only stayed 2 days. Next time at least a week thank you for sharing your piece of heaven.....
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared & Crystal H.

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

Spring break getaway

This is a great property to get away. This was our second time and we will be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eli N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Miscommunication, redeemed

This is one of the most incredible places we could ever stay: it's gorgeous, comfortable, well-maintained, and remote. Unfortunately I mis-read the message from the host, and didn't realize the sauna was out of commission. My partner and I had stayed here two years ago, and this was the (sole) reason for our return. We had anticipated a week of isolation and rustic enjoyment, but only stayed one night. To his credit, Travis was understanding and apologetic, and we received an immediate refund. The communication from Vrbo was confusing, but thanks to quick action on everyone's part we were able to salvage something of the vacation we'd planned. Thank you, Travis. Your place is lovely and we appreciate how careful and communicative you are. Hope your sauna's steaming again soon. We will come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vitali Z.

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

Wonderful

It was amazing! Sauna great!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara W.

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

super cute & quiet

The cabin was super cute & quiet. Perfect for a weekend getaway & the sauna was lovely. The host was immediately available via phone when we had a question, which was greatly appreciated!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

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

Cabin get away.

Nice get away. Quiet location. Cute cabin. Sauna was a nice addition.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jared N.

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

Birthday get-away

My wife and I have stayed here a few times now and have had a great time every time. Already looking forward to our next trip and we just got back home. Such a fun environment.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ally Z.

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

Beautiful Rustic Getaway

My friends and I loved the cabin for our girls trip! It was very private, secluded, and safe. The cabin was super cozy and homey. Our trip was awesome and we definitely plan on coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

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

Boys Weekend

We had a great boys weekend exploring the woods and sweating in the sauna. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Great Northern Getaway

Adorable cabin with a fantastic sauna. Great privacy and able to unwind for the weekend. We'll be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

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

Best cabin in the woods.

We loved everything about this cabin. Comfortable furniture and beds, fully stocked kitchen, huge wood stove—the sauna was the just the best. We look forward to coming back many times!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by Travis Schumacher

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