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November Snow at Briar Lake Lodge Vacation Rental, Duluth MN
Rustic log cabin/lodge built in1923 on a beautiful, isolated trout lake - Duluth
This fireplace will make you want to sit inside and read with a glass of wine.
Master bedroom adjacent to bathroom and sauna, with king bed.
Briar Lake Log Lodge is 100 yrs old, & absolutely a pristine and beautiful gem.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

5 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 15260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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Duluth, MN
  • University of Minnesota Duluth
    34 min drive
  • Glensheen Historic Estate
    37 min drive
  • Miller Hill Mall
    44 min drive
  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)
    43 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Fireside Loft

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Front Room

1 Double Bed

Lakeside Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Lakeside Loft

2 Queen Beds

Master Suite

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Main Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Sauna Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful Secluded Christmas Retreat House -100 yr old Lake Lodge-Dog Friendly

Welcome to Briar Lake Lodge, a rustic log cabin/lodge built in1923 on a beautiful, isolated trout lake. Located about 30 minutes from downtown Duluth, there is plenty to do year-round both onsite & nearby; including fishing, swimming, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, four wheeling, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling. (Large gatherings require prior approval)
With a 6-person sauna, one master king bedroom, 2 bedrooms on the main floor and two loft bedrooms on the upper floor, and a hide-a-way couch, there is plenty of room for the whole family. A large grand living room at the center of the lodge boasts a huge stone fireplace. Air conditioning for warm days available in lofts. There is a dock with kayaks, and sups to venture around the lake, as well as a large patio and firepit for family BBQ.
This property is the definition of a Northwoods lake cabin/lodge getaway. It is one of our favorite places to be and hopefully it will be one of yours too!

Property manager

NSVR Team
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 4 total)
Dogs only, no cats. Pet fee of $45 per dog

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
~ Pet fee is $45 per pet ~ Pets are not allowed on furniture or bedding, please bring a pet bed.
~ Pets should not be left unattended. ~ Excessive pet hair and/or pet stains may receive an additional cleaning charge
No smoking or vaping on premises

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
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

Duluth

Located in Duluth, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Tom's Historic Logging Camp and Two Harbors Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lester Park Golf Course and Hartley Park and Nature Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Duluth, MN

What's nearby

  • University of Minnesota Duluth - 34 min drive
  • Glensheen Historic Estate - 37 min drive
  • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center - 39 min drive
  • Bayfront Festival Park - 40 min drive
  • Miller Hill Mall - 44 min drive

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pequaywan Lake Inn - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Secluded Christmas Retreat House -100 yr old Lake Lodge-Dog Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Secluded Christmas Retreat House -100 yr old Lake Lodge-Dog Friendly?

As of 2 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Secluded Christmas Retreat House -100 yr old Lake Lodge-Dog Friendly on 3 Nov 2024 start from AU$1,293.42, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Secluded Christmas Retreat House -100 yr old Lake Lodge-Dog Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Secluded Christmas Retreat House -100 yr old Lake Lodge-Dog Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Secluded Christmas Retreat House -100 yr old Lake Lodge-Dog Friendly located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Lester River and within 20 miles (32 km) of Jean Duluth Dog Park and Lester Park Golf Course. Hartley Park and Nature Center and Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brianna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place!
This property was exactly what we were looking for. We had a great time! Beautiful cabin with beautiful views!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friendcation
With four family and 4 little ones 0-3yo. It was the perfect size for our group. We enjoyed the long dinner table inside and long picnic table outside the comfortably fit all 12 of us. The location was quite and the yards was perfect for the toddler to run around in. The main room was perfect a spot for all the adult to sit and the kids to play with toys. We enjoyed the feature of the doors locking in the main room to help keep the crawlers in one location. It was very infant friendly in the aspect of no stairs, just ladders to the lofts. We had a wonderful time it will definitely be a core memory for our friend group.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to disconnect
The lodge was a great place to disconnect from the hustle and loudness of life around us. While the wifi works well, it was nice to not be constantly looking at emails or taking phone calls, the ability to disconnect was great. Fishing at Briar Lake was slow but enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Getaway
Beautiful property !! Beautiful views !! Wonderful family time together !! Very relaxing atmosphere !!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bretton L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful space to stay
My family enjoyed our stay! The place was exactly what we had hoped.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful stay in the North Woods
A very gorgeous property and cabin, well situated for larger groups with great views of the lake, a large dining area and plenty of outdoor seating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
Wonderful weekend with my kids and their families. Kayaks and paddle boards were a hit. Loved the dining area… played games, had our meals and loved having morning coffee over looking the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding Reception/Family Weekend
This place was awesome! Beautiful & perfect for our small casual wedding reception & family stay! The only thing I could recommend to the owners is to provide some hand lotion in the bathroom & kitchens. We did use the oven to warm up some food & found an issue due to someone leaving a broiler pan full of grease in the bottom causing a smoke issue but were able to resolve it with removing the pan & using fans & and windows to clear the smoke. We did clean the pan & the dirty dishes that were left in the dishwasher. Other than that everything went very smoothly & we would not hesitate to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Shmeng L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
Great place to get away from the city. The cabin is beautiful and spacious. We spent 80% of the time outside because it was so well kept that the fireplace was perfect and a great little field for corn hole. My group had a great time relaxing and having actual conversations instead of just looking at a screen.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bachelor Party
What a wonderfully relaxing lakeside oasis! Everything was as advertised. Best aspects were un-ending amounts of firewood for the interior fireplace and outdoor fire pit. The sauna, dock and multiple sleeping accommodations (7 separate beds). Only feedback is that they need to replace the oven hot mitts and gas grill (no bottom to collect the grease). Otherwise the group of us would gladly return here again! Cheers 🍻
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic escape from busy life
This was the perfect place to get away from hectic life of the cities. More than enough space for everyone, as well as spacious room for the dogs to roam. Was out of the inner city enough to receive peace and tranquility, but close enough to run into town to tour canal park and other tourist attractions. I will recommend this place to family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
late winter break up north
Another nice weekend at this cabin. Beautiful old cabin, nicely appointed and spacious for our family gathering. Questions regarding any issues we had were addressed immediately.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter Getaway
The cabin was everything our two families of 5 needed—enough space for sleeping and room for the kids to play. The sauna was a great feature and got a fair amount of use. All in all it was a wonderful time up north!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful residence
Had our winter wedding there! And it was beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marit O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Christmas Gathering
Our party of 7 adults and 7 kids gathered to celebrate Christmas together, and this cabin was perfect for our needs. The three bedrooms on the main floor are beautiful! Two lofts with two full beds each are great for kids, but the stair/ladders are pretty steep for children who are afraid of heights. Luckily ours got over their fears quickly and were able to sleep up there just fine. *Beds were ok, but bring your own pillows if you are used to big fluffy ones. Large table overlooking the lake is connected to the livingroom area with a fireplace. Very warm and cozy, and we were able to all eat together for meals! The kitchen is small and lacks counterspace for meal prep, but the side breakfast nook with the large buffet/countertop worked well for spreading out our buffet style meals. Host/house manager responded immediately when we called with a question. Very accommodating and friendly! Highly recommend this place for large group gatherings.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun family weekend get-away!
Although there was a problem with the main heating source, we were plenty comfortable (even a little too warm) as there were multiple portable heaters scattered through the house and the fire place was going when we arrived. I was a bit nervous with all the heaters with our newly walking granddaughter, but she knew they were “hot” so she stayed clear of them. We had some issues with lights not working in the front porch, but management was quick to get back to us guiding us to some extra lighting. The house was beautifully decorated for the holidays which made our weekend even more special! The lodge is rustic and noise carries easily through the house, but we loved the rustic atmosphere. My only complaint was from some rude neighbors across the bay making negative comments about “VRBO guests” and screaming obscenities at someone’s barking dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patria X.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mini Family Getaway
This was our first whole family trip. It definitely exceeded my expectations. The cabin is in a perfect location, secluded but close enough to get to a store if needed. There was plenty of space for our dog to run around and the house was big enough that it didn't feel as if we were all on top of one another.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Weekend at Briar Lake Lodge
The property is beautiful inside and out. Large eating area and large family room which consisted of the entire center of the lodge. Nice, large yard for outside activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding
The property is amazing and merissa is top notch!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Away
We were all very impressed at the condition of the old log cabin given its age and impressed at the expansion/additional that had been done to the originally cabin. This place is a must stay and was an amazing time!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryce B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place
This was a great place for a large group. Plenty of yard space and a great bonfire. The lodge is spacious and comfortable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Spencer J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Remote Cabin with Lots of Room
The place feels bigger than the listing shows, which was a nice surprise. The amenities, yard space, and furnishings were great. The drawbacks I found was there wasn’t any cellular service in the area (Verizon) and the Wi-Fi loaded slowly - pretty minor issue when compared to how great the property was. Plenty of water equipment there was almost no need to bring our own. Would recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pakou V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family cabin
Everything in the house was fantastic. We enjoyed inside out of the property. We loved the option on kayaking and would to come again! Thank you for such a beautiful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Getaway Cabin!!!
The cabin is large and has spacious family room and dining rooms. Secluded cabin with large yard for games. The only cons were: 1. No bathroom in the loft, which has 2 sleeping areas. 2. The king size mattress in the master bedroom was very uncomfortable. 3. Would be nice to have steps going down the hill to the dock
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Duluth family gathering
The property was a little far to travel to duluth and the north shore. Other than that the cabin was comfortable for our ages of family . Loved the huge table that we could all gather at for meals and games. The fire pit and lawn area were great for outdoor activities that we love. The access to the lake front was a little dangerous for our 2 year old , but the weather was not hot and so we didn’t spend a lot of time in the water. Overall it met our needs very well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

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