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'Up North' vacation cabin on Mule Lake that Won't Disappoint

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Five bedroom, 2 bath home on majestic Mule Lake near Longville.
Nicely stocked kitchen to accommodate large groups
Living room is open to the kitchen/dining room with lakeside sunroom.
Primary bedroom suite has spectacular lakeside views and private bathroom
Kitchen has stainless appliances and granite countertops

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Longville, MN
  • Wabedo Lake
    11 min drive
  • Lake Ada
    16 min drive
  • Little Boy Lake
    18 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

'Up North' vacation cabin on Mule Lake that Won't Disappoint

Nestled on the serene shores of Mule Lake, renowned for its crystal-clear waters and abundant fish, stands a charming cabin beckoning to those seeking a slice of lakeside paradise. This five-bedroom abode boasts all the comforts of home and then some.

Step inside to find a fully stocked kitchen, ready to facilitate culinary adventures or simple lakeside meals. With ample space for gathering, the kitchen transitions seamlessly into a cozy living area, perfect for unwinding after a day of fishing, swimming, or exploring.

But perhaps the true gem of this lakeside retreat lies outdoors. A sprawling deck offers panoramic views of the tranquil waters, inviting guests to bask in the warmth of the sun or sip morning coffee to the gentle lull of the lake breeze. As the day wanes, the deck transforms into an idyllic spot for evening relaxation, with ample seating for stargazing or swapping stories under the twilight sky.

The expansive yard is a playground for both young and old, featuring a swing set for the kids and plenty of space for outdoor games. And no lakeside retreat would be complete without a firepit, where marshmallows roast to golden perfection and tales are spun into the night against a backdrop of twinkling stars.

Descend the steps to the lake (36 to be exact) and behold the inviting waters of the lake; whether you seek the exhilaration of a brisk swim or the simple pleasure of floating lazily on the surface, this swimming area offers a sanctuary where time seems to stand still.

Whether it's casting a line into the pristine waters, lounging on the dock with a good book, taking a refreshing dip in the lake, or gathering around the firepit for s'mores and storytelling, this cabin retreat on Mule Lake offers an unforgettable escape into the heart of nature's beauty.

Property manager

Linda Steffen, Licensed MN Real Estate Broker

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No 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

Longville

Located in Longville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Black Bear Golf Complex and Golden Eagle Golf Club 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 Wabedo Lake. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Longville, MN

What's nearby

  • Wabedo Lake - 11 min drive
  • Little Boy Lake - 18 min drive
  • Rainy Lake - 24 min drive
  • Leech Lake - 27 min drive
  • Northern Lights Casino - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Docksider - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Common Grounds of Longville - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mule Lake Corral - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Patrick's Fine Dining - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Frosty's - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Up North' vacation cabin on Mule Lake that Won't Disappoint pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 'Up North' vacation cabin on Mule Lake that Won't Disappoint?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Up North' vacation cabin on Mule Lake that Won't Disappoint?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'Up North' vacation cabin on Mule Lake that Won't Disappoint located?

This family-friendly Longville holiday home is located on the waterfront, 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Wabedo Lake, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Lake Ada and Little Boy Lake. Deep Portage Conservation Reserve and Learning Center is 10 mi (16 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

pjgarla g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls trip
Ages 21 to 82. Ten of us, plenty of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girl’s getaway
Very nice lake home in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mule Lake
Great place to stay. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family vacation
We had the best week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation
The house was great. The kitchen had anything you could possibly need. It was super clean and well cared for. Mule lake is a good fishing lake which made everyone happy. The only negative were the steps to the lake. The view from house was beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake home
We totally enjoyed the hospitality offered by these owners! A welcome note for our family along with chocolate bars and a bottle of bubbly! Wonderful accommodations with all the appliances and comforts needed or wanted! Everyone loved the pontoon rides and great fishing. We'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another Great Year
This home is perfect for our family gathering. It is very well maintained and the owners are most accommodating. The lake is clear, great for fishing, swimming, boating and not crowded. We will be back for another year
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great week
This was our 3rd summer at Russ & Linda's beautiful property. Everything was very clean, and there were nice updates from last year. Fishing was good, and the weather was great for July. Linda was prompt & friendly when answering our questions. We had a wonderful week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Up North Mule Lake Cabin
Our stay at this beautiful, spacious Mule Lake cabin was better than we expected! The cabin was impeccably clean and the beds were some of the most comfortable we have ever slept in! The bathrooms were absolutely beautiful, and the kitchen had everything we needed to cook all our meals! Our host was excellent, readily available for questions and provided a beautiful stay for our up-north vacation. We felt so welcome and comfortable here, so much so that we didn't want to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for family vacation
Perfect place for family vacation. Cabin large enough for 4 couples and a toddler. Beds were queen and king perfect since must of us are used to queen and king beds also a pack and play for toddler to sleep in—eliminating us having to bring. Play set outside for the little to play on. Perfect location as it was only a 10 minute trip into Longville to enjoy their shops, ice cream and of course the turtle races. Easy communication with the host. Would highly recommend this place. Only draw back is the 35 steps down to the dock but manageable. It was nice that you could also rent their pontoon for a fee eliminating having to rent elsewhere.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celeste V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cozy cabin
Such a cozy cabin and getaway with friends and family, my family and friends had a great time staying here. The host was super kind and helpful when we had any questions and concerns.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family friendly cabin on beautiful large lake lot!
The cabin was exactly as we expected it to be, beautiful! We had plenty of room for 9 adults and 2 children. The view from the master bedroom is stunning! The kitchen was well equipped to handle everything from a pancake breakfast to a chili cookoff. It would be fun to go in the summer so we could enjoy the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family-friendly house
This house was wonderful. We spent a weekend away with friends, including many young children. The house is well set up for kids with plenty of bedrooms, nice beds, and lots of outdoor area to run around. The beds are comfortable and the kitchen was well-equipped. Would definitely go again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

MIKE H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nicely appointed property
The managers of this property thought of everything. They even spray for mosquitoes. Plenty of firewood. Lots of room. Even a porch for late night cards so we don’t bother the grandkids. We had 6 adults and 3 young kids and never felt crowded. The Loons sang us to sleep every night!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill S., Fridley

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Catch and release…
Catch and nice sized bass and sun fish….but not this wonderful lake home! All the accommodations of home and more. Great communication and responsiveness with Linda the owner. Wheelchair accessible? My wife uses a wheelchair and it takes 2 steps to get into the home and then it’s barrier free. There are many but pleasant steps to the dock and our adult daughter would drive my wife to the public landing about five minutes away. I and my son-in-law would drive the pontoon to the public landing and allow my wife to get on the pontoon boat without having to navigate all the steps. A wonderful summer tradition for us! Thank you Linda!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for families
The lake home is beautiful and roomy, and the location on Mule Lake is great! Our grandchildren, ages 1-6, had plenty of room to play, both inside and outside, and we like the level fire pit area. Fishing was good, too. We plan to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another Great Week
We have been coming to this property annually for about 3 years. We love the privacy, the clearness of the lake, and all of the amenities provided for us. It is always spotlessly clean, well equipped, and the owners are always welcoming and available for questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Cabin and Location
We very much enjoyed our stay and everything about the experience was top notch. Linda was great to work with and very accommodating. The cabin and property were very clean and offered plenty of space for our family. The rental pontoon was very nice and fishing was good!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mimi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Place!!!
This place is wonderful! Very clean and comfortable! We are already looking at our calendar to plan our next trip, and will definitely stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber G., Bethel, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxation
We love coming to this property for the past two years, it's very peaceful. We would recommend this to anyone and it's only 10 mins from town if you forget something. We look forward to booking again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful; Clean, Luxurious and still a cabin feel
we had 8 adults for a half week here and every thing at this place was quality. the beds felt great (2 kings and 3 queens,Nice); the kitchen was a good size and well appointed; the yard and lake were great and every thing was at least as good or better than the pictures. Highly recommend, thanks Linda
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great!
We had a wonderful stay- beautiful yard and lake. I could see the house feeling a bit small if you have a large group and bad weather, but we spent almost all of our time outdoors enjoying the fire pit, pontoon, and large yard. Would return!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Special Place
We were returning for a 5th year because this home meets all our needs and expectations. It fits our family group very well and all of us look forward to the next time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely time together on a quiet lake
We had 10 people: 8 adults and 2 kids under the age of 4. We had a wonderful time around the fire ring, fishing on the lake, and eating at the dinner table. Linda was a great and communicative host and we would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun Family Reunion
The house was perfect for our family of 12 (7 adults and 5 children). Plenty of room for the kids to roam and play. Linda was always quick to respond. Fishing was very good. We plan to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Linda Steffen, Licensed MN Real Estate Broker

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Russ and I call Brainerd our home, but our true love is heading to the Longville Mule Lake Cabin. Our worries and stress melt away as we take the scenic hour drive north on the winding road between the lakes and through the pines to Longville . We cherish the time spent with family and friends at the cabin on Mule Lake.

Why they chose this property

As a lifelong resident of Brainerd, known as the heart of lakes area, I discovered a whole new love for lake country when we purchased our Mule Lake cabin in Longville in 2011. The tranquility of Mule Lake, known for its' clarity and the thousands of feet of state-owned shoreline, is ideal for swimming, fishing, kayaking, and boating. Huge white pines line the lakeshore and attract many eagles and loons. We enjoy the small community and the many popular year round events that it hosts.

What makes this property unique

Surrounded by lakes and forest, Longville has been a popular vacation destination for many years. Located in North Central Minnesota, the area provides some of the best fishing, boating, water sports, hiking and biking in the summer and fall. The famous Longville Turtle Races have been enjoyed by all ages for many years. Every Wednesday afternoon from June through August, streams of cars descend on the little town of Longville on the shores of Girl Lake. Family-friendly activities are happening all year round in Longville.

Languages:

English
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