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Beautiful Family-Friendly Cabin with Up North Appeal!

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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BACKUS, MN
  • Lake Ada
    11 min drive
  • Wabedo Lake
    16 min drive
  • Deep Portage Conservation Reserve and Learning Center
    21 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Basement

1 Queen Bed

Basement

1 Queen Bed

Main Level

2 Single Bunk Beds

Main Level

1 Queen Bed

Master w/loft

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful Family-Friendly Cabin with Up North Appeal!

Welcome to our beautiful A-frame cabin on quiet Long Lake #2. This cabin is perfectly set-up for family gatherings. The master bedroom is located in the 3rd level loft with it's own bathroom. There are 2 bedrooms on the main floor, one bedroom has 1 queen bed while the other bedroom has two twin over full bunk beds. The walkout basement floor has an additional 2 bedrooms, both with queen beds

Huge lawn for various yard games, lounging and campfires. Easy access to lake, no steps or long walks! Cabin is west facing for beautiful sunset watching opportunities.

Large Deck with grill and 6 person patio table for easy outdoor dinning.. Additional 4 person table located down by the lake.

Cabin is equipped with wifi, apple tv's, movies and various games for anyone enjoying indoor activities.

Cabin is a quick and easy 3 hours from the twin cities with many great attractions along the way.

We also have a 20' pontoon available for rental.

Property manager

Matt Zollars

Languages

English

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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: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking only allowed outside

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

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Backus

Located in Backus, this cabin is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Deep Portage Conservation Reserve and Learning Center and Lake Ada, while Kicks on Route 66 and Woodtick Theatre are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway and Wildwedge Golf & Mini Golf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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BACKUS, MN

What's nearby

  • Wabedo Lake - 16 min drive
  • Rainy Lake - 19 min drive
  • Deep Portage Conservation Reserve and Learning Center - 21 min drive
  • Little Boy Lake - 25 min drive
  • Northern Lights Casino - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harriet Club - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mule Lake Corral - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪BC's Corral On Mule Lake - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mcguire's Inn On Woman Lake - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Canaan's Rest - ‬29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Family-Friendly Cabin with Up North Appeal! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Family-Friendly Cabin with Up North Appeal!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Family-Friendly Cabin with Up North Appeal!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Family-Friendly Cabin with Up North Appeal! located?

This family-friendly Backus cabin is located on a lake, 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Lake Ada, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Wabedo Lake and Deep Portage Conservation Reserve and Learning Center. Rainy Lake and Little Boy Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family/lake house get away
This is a great place to take your family for a Northwoods Lake vacation. This home has all you need, especially stocked for children. We enjoyed the three levels, as it gave privacy to our adult children and families. We also enjoyed having the pontoon rental available. The owners were easy to communicate with and answered our questions timely.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second Time Renting
This was our second time renting from Matt and Carly.... we love the property that much! Spacious house, with everything needed for a pleasant stay. Matt and Carly are quick to respond to any questions; having the pontoon available is a plus. The boat rides provided sights of eagles, loons, turtles, fish and even a beaver! Lake life is good!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl H.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Sisters Anniversaries plus grandkids and their parents
Outside was typical lake front cabin. Any amenity you wanted was provided. Pontoon fit everyone and ran very well. Beautiful lake, rustic in many areas. Fishing was fun, but no luck for a fish supper. We used the grill and griddle for meals on the deck. Inside was a fully furnished kitchen and 5 nice bedrooms. We appreciated the 2nd fridge and games galore. Smoke detector is quite sensitive to oven heat. Kids enjoyed the bunk room. It became their clubhouse with entry by password only. Everyone enjoyed their time and went home with new skills on the water. Many memories were made. Thanks for everything Matt and Carly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious lakeshore home
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at this beautiful lake home. It had plenty of room for our group. The kitchen is well-stocked with dishes. The fishing was good. It was nice not to have to walk down a bunch of stairs to get to the lake. We would definitely recommend. Thank you, Matt and Carly!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
review
The hosue was very well equiped. We enjoyed the downstairs family room where the ones that wanted to watch a movie could and the others were very comfotrtable up stairs. We rented the Pontoon and we were very happy with how nice it was. It ran perfect. The lake has very nice size Bass. It was a very comfortable week with Plenty of Loons at night. Not many rentals have 2 grills to use. We definitly would stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberta G., Brooklyn Park

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing vacation location
Everything was wonderful, house was great, very well furnished with everything you could imagine. Lake was absolutely beautiful, awesome setting, great fishing . The owners were absolutely wonderful, responded so quick after each and every question we had. Looking forward to another summer vacation there next year. Fishing was also fabulous, my son caught a 17 inch Bass right off the dock, we also rented the pontoon which was wonderful, kids had a great time fishing and swimming
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Backus
Excellent place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place
A lovely, well cared for place on a nice little lake. Close enough to town but very quiet and relaxing place. Was clean and has pretty much everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2023 Family Vacation
Great property and location. Good fishing and fun times!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway for our family.
Our family of 9 had a wonderful time at Matt & Carly’s. Perfect amount of space, inside and out! So happy we had access to the pontoon. The house is cozy and has everything you could possibly need. Any question I had was responded to within minutes! Lake is beautiful. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Probably the best place in Minnesota for a family vacation.
This property was absolutely perfect! The cabin had everything that we needed including a crib and high chair for the infant. Literally, everything we could have possibly needed was here. On top of that the lake was fantastic. It is a smaller lake but not too small, we enjoyed a boat ride around the lake every evening. The swimming and fishing were also great. The yard was perfect for outdoor games and family time.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronald O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual family fun week.
Everything was great. Plenty of room for the whole family. The pontoon rental was a big hit. Had a few questions for the hosts and they promptly answered. Would love to book next year at same time but they're booked out more than a year in advance. Thank you Matt and Carly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at this property
We had a great time at this cabin. Matt and Carly were easy and very accommodating to work with. We enjoyed the many rooms and sleeping spaces. The boat was a nice option to have as well. We didn’t do any fishing but could see a lot of small fish by the dock so I assume it would be good out on the lake. The spacious yard was nice and gave us plenty of room for the kids to roam around. Spent every night by the fire pit which was probably our favorite part as we could relax and visit while listening to music on the Sonos system.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce G., Washington, DC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great lake house
We had an amazing time at the lake house. It's very secluded and off the beaten path, and there was very little boat traffic on the lake. The house had all the amenities we needed, so we never had to leave. The optional pontoon rental was a definite plus. We would love to return for another stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place!
We had a wonderful week at the cabin. It has everything you need! We had smaller children and it was so nice that they had toys, crib, kid plates and more for them. There were all age ranges. We rented the pontoon and had such a great time. This place is set up perfectly. It was clean and very spacious for a larger group. The lawn was nice and the lake was very clean. It was pretty quiet on the lake and we enjoyed boat rides and fishing. The owners were very quick to respond with any questions and very accommodating. I highly recommend this place for a great family getaway. Thank you for sharing the place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clinton L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Up-North Family Cabin
Stayed here for about a week with extended family and had a great time. Frontage is very nice and enjoyed the easy access to the lake. The house had plenty of toys for the kids, which was nice to have. Had a couple issues pop up but the owners were responsive and apologetic. Would definitely consider staying again. Only comment I would add is you're asked to bring some basic items like your own dish soap and toilet paper that I typically see stocked at other rentals, so just make sure you put in on your packing list if you rent.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Connie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
Our family enjoyed our stay. The size of the cabin worked well for our large group. It was very clean and well supplied. Renting the pontoon was perfect. The lake was quiet and the kids really enjoyed being able to jump off and swim in the middle of it. The week at the cabin was very relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for families with kids
Matt has an awesome place. He has thought of everything when it come to kids. Tons of toys, movies. He even had bath toys, highchair and a crib. The place was so clean and we enjoyed taking the pontoon out for many cruises around the lake. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great family summer vacation spot!
We spent almost a week at this cabin for an extended family (3 generations) summer vacation and it was wonderful! The house was clean, there was a fully stocked kitchen and great toys for the kids, and the lake is calm & quiet which we enjoyed!! We loved taking the paddle boat and kayaks out, lounging for movie nights in the basement, fishing off the dock, enjoying meals on the deck, and having enough space for each family! There are neighbors, but didn’t see them much. The only thing that would have made it better if there was a big grocery store closer. We decided to bring all our food with us (besides a few things picked up at the small store ~10/15 minutes away). But you can get groceries there and/or go into a bigger town too. The hosts were wonderful at replying to messages and answering all our questions! Ps- We would recommend going for ice cream at the Big Dipper ice cream shop!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

sheila k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Family Vacation
Matt is the best host. Always quick to respond. I appreciated his email our first day making sure everything went smoothly and asking if we had any questions. This is the perfect set up for families. Plenty of space, comfortable beds, a baby gate on the stairs and toys for the kids. The kitchen had everything we needed and plenty of towels in the bath. The lake is very quiet, clean and clear. We enjoyed the pontoon and the kayaks. We had fun swimming, catching fish and watching the eagles and loons. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great comfy clean cabin
Hosts are good at communicating. Cabin is clean with most the amenities you need. Beds are comfy. Plenty of sleeping room. Pontoon was fun. Neighbors are close but there was no one there until the last day and they were still quiet and respectful. Would recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
My family have been renting cabins for years. This year we found this beautiful cabin. We loved it so much that we plan on returning next year. One of the main bonuses was the pontoon. We just loved taking the pontoon out for the day. The lake is a little small, but has very little traffic and was so calm. The house was very clean and had plenty of room for everyone. A nice surprise was all the toys. It entertained our 2 year old grand daughter for hours. A hidden gem for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sabra G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GREAT VACATION!
We had a wonderful family vacation at this cabin. Plenty of room for our family we rented the pontoon and spent a lot of time on the water. Matt was a wonderful host!! We are already planning on going back next year. It was a perfect week!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Staycation
Wonderful place! We were 6 adults and 2 kids and all had a really good time. Communicating with Matt was great, and we all had something to do even when it rained. The pontoon was really enjoyable and we caught some tasty big and little fish. Everything was in very good condition with no problems. Was definitely worth the price. It was not crowded and basically had the whole lake to ourselves. Really enjoyed our stay! Thank you Zollars:)

10/10 Excellent

Denise R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Property was set up well for our family. We had an additional request for this trip, and it was taken care of in a timely manner. We were asked to rate the cleaning service as there was a recent change. This property owner is engaged when renting out his property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Matt Zollars

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We are Matt and Carly and recently got married. We live in the twin cities and spend as much time as possible at our cabin.

We are new to VRBO and can't wait for you to rent our cabin. We hope you love it as much as we do!

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English
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