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Spacious Lakeshore Cabin

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Logging Cabin built in 1935 with 2007 addition.
Cement parking pad next to garage. Plenty of room to park 3 vehicles.
Cedar trees and native flowers hide the property as you drive up.
Entrance from parking.
Huge kitchen with island that seats 4. All household items available for use.

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bemidji, MN
  • Bemidji Town and Country Club
    15 min drive
  • Lake Bemidji State Park
    17 min drive
  • Concordia Language Village
    18 min drive
  • Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional)
    20 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest

1 Queen Bed

Kids' Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Master Bath Ensuite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Walk-through

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Spacious Lakeshore Cabin

This is an old logging cabin built in 1935 with updated kitchen addition in 2007. Sleeps 8 in beds (4 adults and 4 children)

Get away from it all on the edge of the Buena Vista State Forest. Experience lake life and all that northern Minnesota has to offer. Located 10 miles Northeast of Bemidji and about 4-5 hours from the Twin Cities, our spacious 2,100 square foot cabin is right on Turtle River Lake, the same lake as Concordia Language Villages. Everything a family would need for a relaxing, quiet week in nature. You will truly be on your own and away from it all.

*** UNPLUG AND RELAX! No television, but we have high speed Internet for all your streaming needs, so bring your own device. Enjoy listening to the radio or playing the board games and the card games provided. Cook on the stove, in the double-ovens, in the microwave, over the fire pit or on our propane grill. Well water with water-softener. Septic. Propane heat. AC. All bed-linens and towels provided. Washer and dryer in cabin.

*** GOOD FISHING! 1,740 acre lake, 63 feet deep at its deepest point, water clarity 6.7 feet, great for Northern and Walleye.

*** QUIET LAKE! The majority of the shoreline is either state land or owned by Concordia Language Villages and remains undeveloped. Very few speedboats or jet skis on lake.

*** DOGS OF ANY SIZE WELCOME! Dog friendly owners.

Property manager

Kari Kroll

Languages

English, German

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
We welcome DOGS of any size or breed.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the property.
No disposal of fish or game available on site. Please bring waste to the Bemidji Waste Management at 751 Industrial Park Dr for free disposal
7 DAY minimum rental. Turn over days are Saturdays and Sundays only..
No camping with tents or RVs on the premises and maximum number of guest is 6. (This is a Turtle River Township ordinance.

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

Bemidji

Located in Bemidji, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Lake Bemidji State Park, while Sculpture Walk and Headwaters Science Center are cultural highlights. Paul Bunyan's Animal Land and Seasons on St. Croix are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bemidji, MN

What's nearby

  • Bemidji Town and Country Club - 15 min drive
  • Lake Bemidji State Park - 17 min drive
  • Concordia Language Village - 18 min drive
  • Sanford Bemidji Medical Center - 18 min drive
  • Bemidji State University - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jake's Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Turtle River Chophouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Other Place - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pour Willies - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Seventy-One Bar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Lakeshore Cabin pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Spacious Lakeshore Cabin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Lakeshore Cabin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Lakeshore Cabin located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Concordia Language Village, Bemidji Town and Country Club and Lake Bemidji State Park. Mississippi River and Blackduck Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ed G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for us
House very comfortable, plenty of room, fishing outstanding!! Would stay again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another wonderful year here!
This was our 4th time renting this wonderful lake home. Clean, spacious lake home with beautiful views! So many memories made here. Grateful for the ease of renting this home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Troy Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yearly fishing trip
Once again! Another wonderful trip to the northlands! Thanks Kari!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike L., Isanti

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great trip as expected... Fishing was great again!!!
Perfect for the fishing week!! Every guest in the boat caught a walleye this year!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catrina W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice getaway
Super awesome people. Very responsive. Neighbors are mostly respectful.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply perfect
It was such a great week. The water was about 3 feet low but we caught a ton of fish! The cabin is so roomy. The kitchen was easy to cook in, the cabin was stocked!! We has all the pans, plates, glasses we needed. The fridge and stove worked great. It was set up nicely. Thank you for the wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike L., Isanti

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great trip
Great commication and a fantastic week. Thank again we will be back next year.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bemidji in July
Driving 4 hours to a cabin in bear country 😂, my sister's were questioning the choice I made for our first no kids vacation. When we arrived, we knew it was perfect. The cabin is beautiful, with a very large living room and deck overlooking the oh so clear and clean lake. While kayaking I had a huge walleye jump out right in front of me and 3 loons right at my side. We had 2 dogs and didn't need to worry about them. At times they would be at the neighbors cabins playing with their dogs, and of course they loved the water. Owners were great, responded quickly to all questions. Absolutely loved our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Sandra V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake, but VERY CLOSE NEIGHBORS
Kitchen area was nice. Rest of the house was VERY RUSTIC! Definitely in need of new beds. Water has very strong odor.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another wonderful time!
This was our 3rd time renting this property. Once again, we had a fabulous time! So appreciate the time we spend here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Troy Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family fishing trip
Annual family fishing trip! As usual...we loved it! Will definitely be back! Thanks Kari!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect escape to unplug and still recharge
Everything about our trip to Kari’s cabin was the long overdue escape we all needed. The rustic charm of the old logging cabin with the comfort of the updated kitchen was a perfect combo. Both my husband and 8 year old son were worried about not having a TV (which I was quite looking forward to!) but between hiking local state parks (during peak autumn colors!), fishing off the dock and using the spacious dining table for board games/puzzles when it was raining they hardly noticed by the end of the week (which we brought many of ourselves only to discover on the last day that Kari has an impressive collection of at the cabin as well!). Our whole family left in better spirits than I could have imagined and my 8 year old didn’t want to leave at all so we are hoping to make it an annual trip if this property stays available. Thanks again Kari and Marc!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gail R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Welcoming northern retreat
The location of this vacation home right on the shores of the lake provides a relaxing and refreshing get-a-way. Kitchen is well-equipped and dining and living rooms offer views of the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
The cabin is very well stocked with everything you need. It’s got a beautiful view of the lake. Very quiet and peaceful place. The owners were very good to work with too.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
This place was wonderful! We loved the rustic cabin in the quiet setting! The owner has stocked this property with everything you need!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Catherine K., Winona, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Lake
We had a wonderful time at the old lodge. The lodge is spacious and comfortable with gorgeous lake views. The modern kitchen makes cooking a pleasure and with bad weather several family games were provided. A big deck overlooks the lake for morning coffee. Thanks Kari! We would love to come again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet getaway!
Very quiet lake, good fishing and swimming.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Getaway
We had a great week at Kari's cabin. We enjoyed the deck overlooking the lake, fishing and swimming from the dock, and using the canoe. It was a very quiet lake and neighborhood. The kitchen was very well stocked and made cooking easy! We enjoyed our morning coffee looking out at the lake and the hummingbird feeder. Thanks Kari!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Scott J., Woodbury

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
6/28/20-7/5/20 stay in Bemidji
Lake was awesome. Mostly quiet except for 4th ( as expected) but even then ok. Good fishing and swimming. Enjoyed use of row boat. House was excellent especially kitchen with all utensils we needed. Use of clothes wash was also great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mike L., Isanti

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great week at Turtle River Lake
Thanks so much Kari, we had a amazing time and cant wait to come back. Caught hundreds of fish and found many more walleyes than past trips. Cabin was perfect.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Judith P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Stay!
Having a fully equipped kitchen and washer and dryer at the cabin - what could be better? Super!

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, clean, and spacious
Clean, large property with excellent amenities. Space for kids to play and fire pit for fun camp fires! Close to the Concordia Language Villages and town of Bemidji. Very convenient! The house has a perfect lay out for families- open but still cozy.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Denise J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bemidji
Had a great week.

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and Relaxing
The cabin on Turtle River Lake was spacious and clean. It had all the essentials already there including fantastic supply of games for all ages. The dishes, pots and pans and glasses were in great shape and the kitchen lay out made it easy for multiple people to prepare food. I think it would be a great cabin to host a family reunion or holiday there. Just like it says in the description it is an old cabin but that just added to its charm.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really great cabin
My family had the most wonderful time here. Loved eating on the deck, looking out over the lake (it feels like you are right on top of it!) and watching our kids swim. Very conveniently located to Bemidji while still feeling like we “got away from it all.” Lots of space inside the cabin - I appreciated all of the seating areas. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Kari Kroll

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My grandparents owned a cabin in the Walker, Minnesota area. I have wonderful memories of visiting them at the cabin. My dream is to someday be able to offer my own grandchildren a getaway to grandma's Up North. My children are long-time villagers at the Waldsee German Camp located on this lake. I am a German teacher in the Twin Cities and I have lots of time in the summer to own a cabin. I rent it out to help "make ends meet." I dream that someday I'll have repeat guests whom I trust that come year after year and make it their special place too.

Why they chose this property

The main room is the dining hall of an old logging camp, built in 1935. As we have been renovating we found so many wonderful clues to its past. The third bedroom used to be a kitchen with a serve-through window to the main hall. We found the cook's doggy door. The old door in the master bedroom used to open onto a long screen porch where the lumberjacks probably hung their gear..

You can still find the old stone steps down to the cement landing for the logging boats. This cabin has a lot of history and character, yet the updated kitchen makes it so much better than "roughing it." You can find old white pine logs in the lake abandoned on the bottom of the lake. The dining room (now living room) floor was handmade out of white pine. Old cedar trees, which are very rare in the area still stand on the property. I have a small liquor and medicine bottle collection in the kitchen that I found in the garden.

What makes this property unique

Neighbors are super- dog friendly. The neighboring housing association has very lenient rules regarding dogs. You'll often find other family's dogs off leash and stopping by for a play-date.

Because of the Turtle River's constant flow through the lake, it stays very clean year round. There is a healthy population of loons, bald eagles, pelicans and trumpeter swans on the lake.

Languages:

English, German
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