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Private Island with Lakefront Cabin on three sides

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Pool
South Patio
West Patio
North Dock
North Patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Juggler Lake, MN
  • Itasca State Park
    33 min drive
  • Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge
    40 min drive
  • Lake Itasca
    56 min drive
  • Detroit Lakes, MN (DTL)
    78 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom with Bunk Beds

2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

Downstairs Bedroom.

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Private Island with Lakefront Cabin on three sides

The cabin is on a private island complete with 18 acres of old growth forest on Juggler Lake, Minnesota…3 hours and 50 minutes from Minneapolis and 1 hour and 30 minutes from Fargo. Ideal for a long romantic weekend or a family vacation the kids will never forget. The cabin is an A-frame with 20 Ft. ceilings in the main room, three bedrooms, six beds (one king, three doubles, and 2 singles) and two bathrooms. The cabin includes a jetted tub in the master bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with two refrigerators and two freezers, a Webber grill, a stone fireplace, and three patios facing North, West, and South. The cabin comes equipped with smart TV, Wi-Fi, and a diving dock.

The lake is exceptionally clean and is perfect for swimming, boating, and water sports. The lake has excellent fishing especially in the spring and fall. You can catch fish right off the docks, but for bigger fish you will want to take the boat out. You can expect to catch Sun Fish, Perch, Walleye, Northern, and Bass.

The forest is full of wildlife and great for hiking. The island is 18 totally private acres of old growth forest, undeveloped and wild- explore the woods!! This is the only home on the island!! There are maples, birch, elm, white pines, and more types of trees. You can find morels in early May. There are wild strawberries, wild ginger, and lady slippers in summer. There is stunning foliage in fall. There are porcupines, deer, beavers, eagles, cranes, loons, hummingbirds, owls, birds, and squirrels on the island.

The island is forty minutes from Itasca State Park where you can rent bikes and visit the headwaters of the Mississippi!!

We provide propane for the propane grill, split firewood for the fireplace & we welcome you to pull from the woods for the fire pit, as we have done for you.

Filtered water for your general cooking & plumbing is drawn from our clear lake. We also have a water cooler available for you & will include several 5 gal. bottles for your use.

We provide adult sized life vests, but expect our guests to arrive with age/size appropriate vests for children.

Need a boat? We can rent you our pontoon for $300 a stay plus $100 for a 25 gallon tank of gas and we will meet you at the dock with the pontoon to give you tips on operation or you can bring your own boats to fish or ski. There are two kayaks for your use.

You have the entire island to yourself to hike, play, fish, pick wild strawberries, or just relax in total seclusion!!

Property manager

Tyler Nelson

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Waubun

Located in Waubun, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Red Pine Trail and Landmark Interpretive Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Peace Pipe Vista and Evergreen Gifts & Fun Park. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby.
Map
Juggler Lake, MN

What's nearby

  • Itasca State Park - 33 min drive
  • Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge - 40 min drive
  • Mississippi Headwaters - 51 min drive
  • Two Inlets State Forest - 53 min drive
  • Lake Itasca - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Elbow Lake Store & Bar - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Island with Lakefront Cabin on three sides pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Island with Lakefront Cabin on three sides?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Island with Lakefront Cabin on three sides?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Island with Lakefront Cabin on three sides located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 15.4 mi (24.8 km) from Itasca State Park and within 25 miles (40 km) of Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge and Two Inlets State Forest. Heart Lake and Evergreen Gifts & Fun Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Siri E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly private island
The lake was clear and clean, the beach area was nice and sandy, and the house itself was big and suitable for our family. It was completely private, with a pontoon ride to get to the island, leaving our cars on another property. I felt okay leaving them there though, since it was still quite isolated. I was glad we rented the pontoon for the week. They kept in touch throughout the week, so I felt if something came up they would be on it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Nice get-away
We enjoyed the location and the unique cabin. However, the owner needs to replace mattresses and sofa. Both items were very uncomfortable. Also, for the price we paid, we should not have be responsible for hauling our garbage home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina B., Nelson USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful island
This was exactly what I was looking for a true get away from it all. The island is beautiful, the whole property is very well kept and the cabin was just perfect! We visited in September, the lake was very quiet and the fishing was good, even caught some great fish off the dock. My kids enjoyed exploring the woods. Everyone was very helpful and amazing to work with. We will definitely be coming back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

MaryEllen P., Glen Ellyn IL

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gracious
We had a little bit of a problem checking in. Apparently the people before us left the place a mess. When the owner found out she was very gracious and gave us another half day to make up for it. The lake is beautiful and it is a deal being able to get the pontoon boat. There was hardly anyone on the lake and we felt safe. It was very peaceful. Overall a very nice stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherry V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Island Paradise
We loved it!! Beautiful place, Awesome Hosts, Great Time!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sergei R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded cabin with great fishing
We enjoyed our stay at the island, but had a little trouble lining up all the logistics and directions associated with bringing our own boat. We appreciated having Mary arrange for someone to meet us at the cabin, who was very kind and showed us how to navigate between the public launch where we left our trailer and the mainland parking. Once we got settled our stay was full of great fishing. The island shoreline and the drop offs were perfect for trolling for pike. We also caught many large bluegill and crappie. There were times when we were the only boat on the lake. We also enjoyed tubing and swimming off the platform. Everyone was very responsive and provided timely guidance when it was needed. As a small suggestion, it may be helpful to attach some pictures of the dock and the map of the island including the locations of the docks, parking, and public access for those who bring their own boats.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Tom G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Views and the lake is very clean
The lake and location are the best thing about this property. The water is crystal clear and having water on three sides of the cabin provides constant views, no matter where you are sitting. The owner provides several items that helped us avoid the need to run to the store. We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
best kept secret
We have been to this property twice now and loved both times. It's perfect for a week-long getaway from the cities. Good fishing, great property with swimming dock, kayaks, pontoon on a beautiful, minimally used lake. It's a perfect size house for our two families (4 adults and 4 kids age 4-9). Would highly recommend. Tyler and Mary and the other hosts we've interacted with have always been prompt and kind. Will definitely continue to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Mark A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very satisfying
This was the second time we rented this property. We love the privacy of the island and the freedom. The cabin has EVERYTHING you need and is well maintained. The kitchen is well stocked with spices and staples. All utensils and tableware are furnished. All we needed to bring weas ourselves, our personal items and our food.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family getaway
The entire family fully enjoyed our stay at the island cabin! Even with a little weather here and there, every day was awesomely enjoyable! There was plenty of room for us 7 adults, three littles, and two fur babies and lots to keep us all entertained. And not to worry, if you forgot to pack it, it’s probably already there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cathy D., Arvada, CO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Private Property
This was our second trip to the island. Love the quietness of the area. We had a bald eagle steal a fish from our catch. There was a mama otter and three babies we thoroughly enjoyed watching. The fishing was amazing and having the pontoon available made it so much easier. The only downside was the weather. It was beautiful the day we arrived but rained every day after that. But...the sunnys were plentiful and made for two great fish nights at the table. Highly recommend this island. Mary, Brian, Craig and Heather were so helpful in making sure everything was just right for us. Thanks to Tyler for staying on top of questions, etc. that we had. It has everything you need; stocked kitchen, plenty of firewood for cozy fires in the living room as well as fires outside at night. This place has everything you need for a great experience. We will definitely be returning to this island paradise.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

pete v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay at juggler Lake
The cabin felt more like a home than a rental house. Owners where great and hospitality. Was the most relaxing vacation ever. The watching of the Bald Eagles was a highlight treat. Great thank you from us all.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet place for family vacation
We really enjoyed our time here. Was nice and quiet could read on patios for hours. Guys enjoyed fishing and caught plenty.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jamie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutly Wonderful!!
This is a wonderful, private island! I cannot say enough good things about this well maintained, wonderfully stocked, private get away. Crystal clear water, great fishing (even directly off the dock!) and a clean, beautiful cabin. Great communication with Mary and my kids (12, 14, 19 and 20) were requesting to reserve a spot for next year before we were even off the island. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect, relaxing, and wonderful.
This was everything predicted and so much more. The property was very clean and had everything we needed .With the 3 decks, there was always sun and shade, which ever we wanted. Being on a point of an island the breeze was wonderful and helped keep the bugs at bay. Mary was there to greet us and show us around. She also was available when we called. Thank you so very much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, secluded vacation spot that the whole family enjoyed!
A perfect place for a quiet, secluded, relaxing vacation! The whole family enjoyed fishing, kayaking, swimming, and bonfires at night. There's plenty of room for everyone to relax and be comfortable. Mary and Brian were excellent hosts. We had everything we needed, and they were always available when we had questions. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Wonderful island cabin retreat!
We had a lovely week at the cabin and enjoyed boating, kayaking and swimming in the crystal clear waters of the lake. Our dog enjoyed exploring the woods. We loved hearing the loons and watching the bald eagles that nested on the island. The cabin was clean and well-stocked and provided many places for quiet reading or playing cards together. It was a perfect spot to spend a quiet, family vacation. We would definitely come back and have recommended it to friends and family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joella G.

Wonderful, pet friendly, secluded getaway.
We had a fantastic week on this island! It was everything we wanted, seclusion, northwoods, wildlife, clear water and great fishing. It was so quiet, except for the loons and trumpeter swans! Very little boat activity on the lake the week we were there. It was just the two of us and our two dogs, but there is plenty of room for a family.. Would be great for a family with small children, very kid friendly. The owners were great to work with, provided us with everything we needed and more. The kitchen is well stocked, lots of extra supplies and some staples. Two fridges and a freezer. Even some rain gear and bug spray, but the bugs were not bad at all and we really did not need it. The master bed is firmer than we like, but the view out the large bedroom windows makes up for it. Two docks, both with great fishing. Also great fishing just south east of the island (via boat). We caught lots of bluegill and crappie, and some perch and smallmouth bass. The pontoon boat is great for motoring around the lake. There is also a nice walking path up into the hill on the island. We saw mink and eagles on the island. The heart of the cabin is the stone fireplace, such a great way to take the chill out of the air. We did not use the TV, and did not use the internet much, but the WIFI worked well. This is a great vacation rental, we highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Carol F., Fairmont, MN

Beautiful, Quiet Island Oasis
We stayed at this beautiful island oasis the first part of August 2017 with out family, 6 adults and two young children. We found it to be well equipped with lots of books; toys for the grandkids and spices/condiments in the kitchen. Upon our arrival, Brian and Mary greeted us and brought us over to the island. Mary was very thorough in going over the basics of the home and showed us where everything we might need was. We had use of the pontoon, kayaks and even a small fishing boat. Fishing at Juggler Lake was great! Caught lots of sunnies, bluegills and bass. Clear and clean too!! The cabin is not too far from Itasca State Park where we enjoyed a day taking family pictures. It is a little ways to get to town to pick up supplies, so when planning a vacation here, plan ahead. They have a nice fire pit where we enjoyed most of our evenings, roasting marshmallows and hotdogs over the fire. It was a nice place to just get away for awhile, very peaceful. No resorts on the lake which made for a quiet week! We would HIGHLY recommend this place for your next vacation in Northern Minnesota. The only thing that they did not have available for us was an anchor for the boat, which we had to run in to town to purchase for ourselves.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Staci F.

Everything we needed!
Perfect for our summer vacation! Enough beds, sitting and dining room for our group of seven. Extra fridge and freezer which definitely were put to good use! There is a large gas grill to easily grill for a large group. Super clear lake with great bass fishing! There is also a raft for swimming. Excellent rental, we had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jan L.

Wonderful stay and wonderful hosts
We loved staying at this island cabin. Our group included my 3 granddaughters (11, 3, and 1), their parents, and me. The kids loved the great swimming beach and fishing off the docks--caught sunnies non-stop! Having the pontoon available was great for evening cruises around the lake and also for fishing. The cabin is well equipped for guests. You can tell it is a well-loved family retreat. Mary and Brian provided all the information we needed to have a great stay. Already talking about coming back next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Secluded cozy cabin on nice lake.
Our family enjoyed our week on this private island. We spent our time fishing, boating, tubing, swimming, kayaking, playing board games, sharing meals, hiking through the woods and nightly bon fires. We caught a lot of sunnies and bass, some right off the docks. We brought our own boat but enjoyed using the pontoon provided just as much. The lake was clear and pretty quiet. The cabin has a nice layout and provided us all our essentials. We enjoyed the owners Brian and Mary. They were great to work with and made themselves available for any questions before and throughout our stay. We are grateful for our time on this private oasis.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kurt S., Williston ND

Very peaceful and relaxing
Everybody had a great time. Plenty of fish to catch right off the docks. The kids really enjoyed the kayaks and swimming. We had several campfires and enjoyed watching the loons that visited everyday. Thank you for a great week on the island. We hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

charles g.

Wonderful memories
Our family vacation was all we could have wanted, with Bald Eagles, loons and wonderful lake views. We collectively agreed we want to go back next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Reagan D.

Lovely Lake Island Cabin Retreat
Our extended family group (from age 1 to 87 years old!) had a lovely week enjoying the island together. We boated, fished, swam, sat around the campfire, shared meals and swapped stories beneath the starry night skies. All agreed that this was the best vacation we'd had in a long time! Would love to return one day. Thank you to our gracious hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

About the host

Hosted by Tyler Nelson

Host profile image
We live in Fargo, North Dakota. This our family cabin and are excited to share it with you.

Why they chose this property

This is one of the most unique properties in Minnesota.

What makes this property unique

A private forest for hiking, crystal clear water for swimming/fishing, and the peacefulness that comes with being on island with your family.

Languages:

English
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