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Great northwoods retreat for vacationers, fishermen, and snowmobilers.

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Front of Cabin
Back deck of Cabin
Fire Pit
Exterior
Camp Five Road in front of cabin

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
Bigfork, MN
  • Jessie Lake
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Little Sand Lake
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Lake Winnibigoshish
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

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2 Double Beds and 3 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Great northwoods retreat for vacationers, fishermen, and snowmobilers.

“Twin Pines” is a perfect destination for vacationers who seek beautiful northwoods surroundings to “get away from it all” any time of year. Winter activities include snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, snow-shoeing or just relaxing in the quiet, majestic pines. Spring and summer activities include fishing at nearby lakes or rivers, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, riding ATV, golfing at nearby golf courses in Bigfork or Deer River, or just enjoying a beverage around the fire or on the deck.

For your convenience, there is a lockbox on the entry door on the back deck. We will provide you with a temporary code shortly before your stay which we will send via text.

The house is clean, newly remodeled, and nestled in the heart of the Chippewa National Forest. It is built on the site of a “turn of the century logging camp” (Camp Five). The property is on a gravel road – just 1 ½ miles off a paved road, Hwy 14, and just two miles from the Bigfork River. There are thousands of acres of adjoining state and federal land with countless trails and very few neighbors. The circle driveway makes it easy for people to load and unload snowmobiles or ATVs. We are pet-friendly with a limit of two well-behaved dogs for a small fee.

The house sleeps from 4 to 12 people. On the main floor there is a kitchen (complete with all the necessary utensils and dinnerware), dining/family room, large master bedroom with a queen-size bed, small bedroom with double bed, and a three-season porch with a “trundle” bed that sleeps two. There are also two bathrooms on the main floor – one with a bathtub, and one with a shower. Our home also includes a large open upstairs space with two double beds and three twin beds, and plenty of storage space downstairs to store any extra items, air-dry wet clothes from a day out snowmobiling, etc.

Twin pines is fully furnished with all the necessities you will need to enjoy your northwoods vacation including a full kitchen set, outdoor grill, flat screen tv and dvd player, dvd’s, board games, Air Hockey Table, and a large book collection. There is also a campfire pit out back for roasting hot dogs and marshmallows.

The house is available for rent by the weekend or weekly from December to August, and during a few select weeks or weekends from September through November. We keep the calendar up to date, so please check availability there first if you have any questions.

Nearby lakes and rivers include:
Bigfork River (Harrison Landing) 2 miles
Clear Lake at Sure Game Resort 5 miles
Holland Lake 2 miles
Trestle Lake 3 miles
Arrowhead Lake 5 miles
Dora Lake 5 miles
Jessie Lake 10 miles
Sand Lake 16 miles
Round Lake 16 miles
Lake Winnibigoshish 40 miles
Red Lake 60 miles

MN State Park:
Scenic State Park, Bigfork, MN 16 miles

Nearest towns:
Bigfork 16 miles
Talmoon 17 miles
Marcell 22 miles
Deer River 38 miles
Grand Rapids 50 miles

Property manager

Jim, Nancy and Billy Shaw

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Dont put kids under 12 on reservation
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
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

North America

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Bigfork, MN

What's nearby

  • Jessie Lake - 32 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Little Sand Lake - 33 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Marcell Family Center - 40 min drive - 29.0 km
  • Scenic State Park - 43 min drive - 31.9 km
  • Lake Winnibigoshish - 53 min drive - 41.6 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Great northwoods retreat for vacationers, fishermen, and snowmobilers. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-out at Great northwoods retreat for vacationers, fishermen, and snowmobilers.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great northwoods retreat for vacationers, fishermen, and snowmobilers. located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Little Sand Lake and within 20 miles (32 km) of Jessie Lake and Rush Island Lake. Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center and Marcell Family Center are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Taryn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Was the perfect fit for our family and everyone was comfortable. Very home like feel. Would absolutely book again! The lake we had family at was not too far although I wish the property had more local access to lakes you could walk to.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and Cozy
Our stay was short but enjoyable! The owners had great communication and the cabin was clean when we arrived. Plus it had everything we needed to be comfortable. Lots of space! My friends and I would definitely recommend for an “up north” getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
North woods birding
Great location in Chippewa National Forest. Many wonderful spring birds. Beautiful setting. Hosts were helpful and available at all times. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia S.

This is a wonderful place to stay if you like long walks in the woods and quiet days on the lakes.
This is our fourth year to stay at Twin Pines in late October. The Shaws are wonderful hosts and their home is comfortable, clean, and well stocked with all the basics. We bring our bird dogs and spend our days hunting in the woods. We would highly recommend it.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Donny D.

It is a very lovely home with plenty of room. It is a nice quiet retreat.
Very enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Corky C.

Well set up. Quiet and peaceful. Everything we needed for a great vacation.
The cabin was very roomy with all amenities we needed. Would definitely recommend it for someone looking for some peace and quiet.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tom K., Bloomington

Great Accommodations and Owner
It's not the Ritz Carlton, but if you enjoy the outdoors and want to be central to Minnesota's North woods, you will love this house. It's perfectly located, well kept, clean, comfortable and complete with everything you need to cook and enjoy your time in the woods. The owners (Jim and Nancy) are wonderful people and wonderful "hands-on" Owners. The give you the quiet space you want but are responsive if you need them. I highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Pam O.

Cozy feel, plenty of space
This was our second time staying at the Shaw's rental. We felt very welcomed by the thoughtful touches that Nancy put out for us to enjoy. We recommend this rental, if you're in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Mark H.

Very nice house
We enjoyed our time at the property, snowmobile trail access could be troublesome with low snow conditions.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Tom K., Bloomington

Great!
Our group enjoyed another great year at the Shaw's Up-North cabin. The cabin is clean, comfortable and well maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Pam O.

Country Getaway
The owners were very accommodating in making the reservations and communicating with us. The rental had plenty of very comfortable beds. I wish we could have stayed there longer, but a family reunion kept us busy for the time we were in the area. The rental had a bit of an old house smell, but the open windows provided plenty of fresh air. I would recommend this rental as a comfortable getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

don c.

Great owners! Perfect for our group. Spacious home and private yard/deck. Kitchen very well equipped
We would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Malena C.

Great house!
We spent 3 days in the cabin and really enjoyed it. It's a great house, with a lovely back yard and deck, very well equipped and comfortable. Has some nice areas to go visit nearby. Jim and Nancy where very nice and efficent when answering to all of our emails and questions. Only downside where the bugs and mosquitos. They're a killer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tom K., Bloomington

Great home!
Another great year of hunting for our crew. Seven of us bagged 24 grouse by Sunday. We've done better, the weather made it tough. Looking forward to coming back in 2015. Great home and accommodations. Tom K.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Tracy G., Tomball

Family vacation
We had a great time in the Northwoods. The house is clean and comfortable and fully stocked. We canoed down the Big Fork River, boated, fished, and hiked. Saw some wildlife but not as much as we expected. This is a pretty remote area - no cell service, no internet, no TV except for DVD's. It makes it hard to plan your daily activities and keep in touch. Bring the OFF - the mosquitoes and biting flies were horrible.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Quiet Retreat in the Forest
Want a neat getaway home for a family or two? Twin Pines is a comfortable and quiet getaway home in the Chippewa National Forest. It's super quiet and we loved sitting on the deck with coffee in the morning and listening to the birds. The nighttime sky is spectacular. Numerous lakes are nearby along with the Big Fork River for canoeing and birding. The wonderful Scenic State Park is about 20 miles east. The house is well furnished with games and books and everything you need for dining in. The upstairs loft has five beds and there are two bedrooms downstairs plus a sofa-bed.

About the host

Hosted by Jim, Nancy and Billy Shaw

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Owners are Jim and Nancy Shaw. Twin Pines has been in the Shaw family since 1980 when Jim’s parents moved to the area from southern Minnesota and built the house. Our home has been the setting for many wonderful and memorable family events over the years, and we hope that you make some of your own memories while visiting.

Why they chose this property

Wonderful location with a multitude of year-round activities.

What makes this property unique

The house has plenty of space for large families or groups and provides all the comforts that will make our home feel like your own.

Languages:

English