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Large Vaulted ceiling family room looking out at the bay,

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9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8111 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Dryer

Explore the area

Pine River, MN

Lake Ada1 min walk
Rainy Lake14 min drive
Northern Lights Casino35 min drive

Most relevant reviews

8/10 Good

Our family was thrilled to spend a few days relaxing at pristine Lake Ada. There was a great space for our young kids to...

Cait R.

Aug 18, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Sittin' on dock on the bay'

A lovely 3 bedroom cabin nestled in the pines on a large lot. It is a tranquil, serene setting for a family or families to enjoy a vacation. Sleeps 8 maximum. There is a large family room with a vaulted ceiling looking out at the bay. The cabin has an modern eat-in kitchen or you may barbecue outside under the stars while the kids make some 'smores' at the fire pit. There is a deck and a screened in porch. Our bathroom is a 3/4 with a shower along with a clothes washer and dryer...if you really get the urge!!!!!
Lake Ada is a 1200 acre lake that offers all water sports and great fishing. There is a public access ramp just a five minute walk away and you can tie your boat up at the dock. We have a sandy beach that slopes gently into the lake, ideal for small children.
There is over 30 miles of state forest located directly behind the cabin, which provides excellent hiking, dirt biking, a nice stroll in the woods as well as privacy.
At night, you may sit out at the end of the dock and hope to get a view of the Northern Lights or look up to see the Bald Eagle high over the bay.

Property manager

Billy Ellis

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Lake view

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Lake view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Ideal setting for children of all ages.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No Pets

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pine River

Located in Pine River, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. Black Bear Golf Complex and Wildwedge Golf & Mini Golf 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 Lake Ada. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Pine River, MN

What's nearby

Lake Ada - 1 min walk
Rainy Lake - 14 min drive
Deep Portage Conservation Reserve and Learning Center - 27 min drive
Black Bear Golf Complex - 27 min drive
Northern Lights Casino - 35 min drive

Getting around

Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 158 min drive

Restaurants

‪Harriet Club - ‬9 min drive
‪Mule Lake Corral - ‬14 min drive
‪BC's Corral On Mule Lake - ‬14 min drive
‪Salty Dog Saloon & Eatery - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sittin' on dock on the bay' pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sittin' on dock on the bay'?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sittin' on dock on the bay'?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sittin' on dock on the bay' located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Ada and within 12 miles (20 km) of Rainy Lake and Wabedo Lake. Black Bear Golf Complex and Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Cait R.

18 Aug 2023

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

Family-friendly vacation!

Our family was thrilled to spend a few days relaxing at pristine Lake Ada. There was a great space for our young kids to swim, as well as sand toys and extra life jackets. We roasted marshmallows around the campfire at night and enjoyed toys, games and DVDs when a storm rolled in! Billy was a considerate,communicative and responsive host. The cabin was clean and ready for us, but could use a deep clean. Our feedback would be to install smoke & carbon monoxide detectors for safety, and to invest in new pillows & linens for guests.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wesley L.

3 June 2023

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

Little slice of the great life

Perfect getaway for myself and my family,we enjoyed the true mother nature appeal, the lake view is awesome and the best fishing on the lake is right off the dock ,our stay was memorable and we look forward to staying again ,the cabin is stocked very well and comfortable

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee A.

6 Dec 2022

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

Another Good Experience

This is the second time family members have used this property- it worked out great for them. Very quiet neighborhood, beautiful lake, and Billy is very accommodating …

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Cheryl H., Eagle Bend, Mn, USA

19 July 2022

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

Loved Lake & Area

Cabin could use an Update

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey L.

13 June 2022

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

Very nice location on the water

Very good had what we needed

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Al J.

22 June 2021

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

Good time

Cabin was very peaceful and fishing was great. Follow up from Billy was awesome.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lee A.

12 Aug 2020

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

Thumbs up for “Sitting on the Dock of the Bay”

The cabin sits back in a quiet bay on Lake Ada, one of north central Minnesota’s most beautiful, clearest, cleanest lakes. My daughter and her family had a great time. Water sports, fishing, swimming, family time - their stay checked all the boxes. The property owner went above and beyond when we had questions. We would highly recommend “Dock of the Bay” for a genuine up north experience!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

5 Aug 2019

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

Great place to relax

This is the second time we have had a wonderful stay at the this cabin. My brother and I rent it and stay with our families. It has three comfortably sized bedrooms and a nice big living space. Our favorite place is the screened-in porch- best place to have your coffee in the morning. It had everything we needed and the owner is always super helpful and responsive. We will definitely rent this property again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

1 Aug 2019

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

Great family get away!

We had a great weekend! The property was perfect for our family of seven. Billy was very accommodating and very easy to work with. The kids had a great time swimming, tubing and kayaking. Fishing was good too! Very secluded and quiet.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ray R.

2 July 2019

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

Relaxation Haven

I took the family up for a week and had a great and relaxing time. Weather was perfect 50-80 every day with a couple of showers but they don’t seem to last long. We caught plenty of fish, mostly bass, a few northern. Crappies were a little harder to find but found a nice place to catch them in the evenings. Cabin was very comfortable and secluded, back in a small bay off the larger part of lake. You can relax and listen to the loons all day long. Eagles are fun to watch, and there is a pine tree around the corner on Little Lake Ada that has two eagle nest in the same tree. Everyone on the lake was friendly, couldn’t pass another boat where they didn’t wave. Great place to kick back and relax. Looking forward to going back

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

14 July 2015

Relaxing Stay

The property had plenty of space for our family with 3 bedrooms and 2 sofa sleepers. We fished off of the dock and brought our boat to fish on the lake (boat launch is only 1/2 mile away from property). The fire pit was great for all of us to sit around and catch up and relax. Full kitchen and gas grill was a giant plus for our family meals. Overall this was an excellent get away and I would tell my other family members to check this place out.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

11 Sept 2014

Family Fishing Weekend

We have a father-son fishing weekend tradition we have been keeping for a few years now. This year, we stayed at "sittin on the dock on the bay" on Lake Ada, and it was awesome. We couldn't have asked for more. We caught fish all weekend, including bass, walleye, sunfish, crappies, and northern. The cabin accommodated 6 of us quite nicely, and had all the amenities we would need for a fishing weekend (good kitchen, fire pit, dock access, grill, plenty of room to sleep, hangout, and play). Additional pluses were the loons, bald eagles, beautiful landscape, and nice neighbors. This really was a great place to stay.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

24 Aug 2014

Fantastic cabin in the north woods

We wanted something different than our normal midwest lake vacation. This cabin in Lake Country Minnesota is a wonderful place to stay. There's a great screened in porch, and plenty of room in the cabin. And it was everything we'd hoped in the way of loons, osprey, eagles and fun fishing / boating on beautiful Lake Ada. Highly recommended!!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H., North Bethesda

20 Aug 2014

Wish we could stay longer

We had 10 people up at the cabin for four days, and although four of us slept in the living room (we were well aware this would be the case!), everyone enjoyed every minute of it. Lake Ada was a perfect size for our rented pontoon -- we fished sunnies and small bass or pulled the five year old on a tube behind the boat for hours. The cabin was well equipped and the kayak was an appreciated bonus. Everything was easy and the owner was more than gracious when we got lost on the way there. Highly recommend for the price and flexibility. Hopefully we'll get a chance to go back next year!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

18 Aug 2013

Peaceful Getaway

My wife and I planned a reunion of our college friends here and we had a blast. The lake is nice for swimming and the spot is very quiet nestled nicely in the middle of a wooded area off of a dead end road. The best part about the cabin itself is the large open living area, this was perfect for relaxing and catching up with friends and family. Couple this with a large lake front area and it makes for a perfect break from the daily grind. Worth every penny and then some!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

14 Aug 2013

Beautiful spot for a northern retreat

We had a lovely time with the family at the cabin on Lake Ada. Beautiful lot nestled right on beautiful Lake Ada. Wonderful doc with clear water/shoreline. We enjoyed a lot of time out on the boat catching A LOT of bass, even a few Northern, Walleye and some pan fish also. We spent our evenings out by the fire-pit making a few s'mores and listening to the Loons. The cabin was perfect for our family needs, open concept and great screened in porch came in very handy. The owner(s) were a delight to work with also. I would bring my family to this place again in a heartbeat!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

30 July 2013

Amazing Time

My family had the most amazing time.The cabin is perfect! It has a larger family seating area, clean bedrooms and huge kitchen with amenities The lake is very clean, the kids loved it. . Beautiful rustic lot with fire pit and sounds of the loons. Best part was no internet and no TV!. Cell service was spotty but then we were not there to stay in touch with reality!

About the host

Hosted by Billy Ellis

We live in St. Louis Park and have four sons. We have been coming up to The Lake for over 20 years. My wife and her family have been coming up to The Lake for over 50 years. It is an ideal setting for kids growing up and adults to relax. There is good fishing, water sports and the Bald Eagles gliding over head looking for a meal. You are far removed from the hub-bub of the Twin Cities and much closer to the Northern Lights!!!!

Why they chose this property

My wife and her family had a cabin just down the road from ours, where they spent their summers. The family originated the July 4th boat parade, which has now become a lake tradition. They have been on the lake for over 50 years. When you come up you will see why.

What makes this property unique

You have the lake in front of you and the woods behind you. The cabin is the second home from the end on a cul de sac. There are no cabins behind us, just the woods. So it makes for a very quiet setting. If someone comes up North Bay Drive, they live there. North Bay Drive is really just a driveway to the cabins on the right. At night, sit out on the end of the dock and watch the Milky Way and if you get lucky..the Northern Lights.

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