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Master bedroom adjacent to bathroom and sauna, with king bed.

Briar Lake Log Lodge is 100 yrs old, & absolutely a pristine and beautiful gem.

Sauna is a must for your special getaway!

Grand Room Table with Views of Briar Lake

Master bedroom with Lakeside view and king bed.

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9.8

Exceptional

5 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 15260 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Explore the area

Duluth, MN

University of Minnesota Duluth34 min drive
North Shore Scenic Railroad39 min drive
Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)43 min drive
Miller Hill Mall44 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

This was the perfect place to get away from hectic life of the cities. More than enough space for everyone, as well as s...

Kelly W.

Apr 2, 2024

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 Lake Front 100 yr old Log Lodge | Family/Group | 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

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

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 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.

Duluth, MN

What's nearby

University of Minnesota Duluth - 34 min drive
North Shore Scenic Railroad - 39 min drive
AMSOIL Arena - 40 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 Lake Front 100 yr old Log Lodge | Family/Group | Dog Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Secluded Lake Front 100 yr old Log Lodge | Family/Group | Dog Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Secluded Lake Front 100 yr old Log Lodge | Family/Group | Dog Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Secluded Lake Front 100 yr old Log Lodge | Family/Group | Dog Friendly located?

This family-friendly Duluth holiday home is located on the waterfront, 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Lester River, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Lake Superior and Hartley Park and Nature Center. Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory and Lester Park Golf Course are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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

10/10 Excellent

Kris D.

21 June 2024

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.

30 May 2024

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.

20 May 2024

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.

13 May 2024

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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.

2 Apr 2024

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.

28 Mar 2024

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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.

20 Feb 2024

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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.

2 Jan 2024

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.

31 Dec 2023

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.

6 Dec 2023

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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.

28 Oct 2023

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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.

28 Sept 2023

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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.

18 Sept 2023

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Wedding

The property is amazing and merissa is top notch!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward J.

14 Sept 2023

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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.

28 Aug 2023

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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.

23 Aug 2023

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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.

20 Aug 2023

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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.

17 Aug 2023

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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

17 Aug 2023

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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

10/10 Excellent

Meg C.

23 July 2023

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Great stay!

We came for a hockey tournament and had a wonderful stay with multiple families. The property and lake are breathtaking. The only issue we ran into was spotty service and internet but that’s what you get when you’re in the North woods. I just wouldn’t plan on working from here. Lots of amenities and space for big groups.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate K.

18 July 2023

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Great stay for large family gathering

We really enjoyed our stay for a long weekend gathering with extended family. We had 14 people and a dog and the space accommodated us very well. We loved the large dining table with beautiful views of the lake, late night bonfires, yard games, and paddle boarding and kayaking. The hosts were very responsive and friendly. I'd recommend this space and would love to go back.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

7 July 2023

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Loved it!

Three generations came together to celebrate my Dad's 80th birthday! We had a wonderful time. The house was great. We enjoyed the lake and time at the big table for meals and games! Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Rachel M.

3 July 2023

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Beautiful property - could use some attention

First, this is a gorgeous house with an incredible panoramic view of a nice lake. It was spotless when we arrived and overall we really enjoyed our stay. There were only seven of us, and I would say that this property is a much better value for a larger group (of people who are willing to stay in the same room, as a lot of the sleeping spaces are shared, like the two loft rooms with two double beds each, for example). For our size group it ended up seeming a bit expensive for what it was. Our critiques are relatively minor, but worth noting. First of all the internet is not great here, so don't go expecting to be able to catch up on work or video chat. We really like to cook and had some issues. The oven is dangerously off-kilter. The grill was propped up on broken legs. These and a few other minor details suggest that someone with an eye to detail should review the amenities closely. We appreciated the paddle boat, standup paddleboard, and kayaks, though I would say that for a property that is intended to sleep so many people, a greater number of kayaks would be more appropriate. Even our small group could not be on the water all at once.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ted W.

29 June 2023

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Great cabin

Very comfortable and clean. Lake was very nice and we were even able catch a few fish. Property manager was very responsive and helpful. We had a group of 11 and it was perfect for us.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

18 June 2023

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Grandma’s weekend getaway

We had an amazing time! We had a few half-marathoners in the group, and this was a perfect location to rest and recover after race day. The outdoor space was perfect for toddlers, and we all enjoyed the water sports. We would love to come up again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023