Summer is Here.....Plan Your Getaway at Big Red!

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Lake facing view of Big Red. Large wrap around deck and fire pit.

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14315.9 sq m

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Dryer
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Gym
Fireplace
Washer
Kitchen

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Cotton, MN

Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort
‪56 min drive‬
Miller Hill Mall
‪66 min drive‬
University of Minnesota Duluth
‪67 min drive‬
Eveleth, MN (EVM-Eveleth - Virginia Municipal)
‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Office

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Lake Home details and Summer Activities:
Bring your family and friends to Big Red on Comstock for a week of swimming, fishing, kayaking, 4-wheeling and many more fun activities. Big Red on Comstock features 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, sauna (with shower), laundry room, game room, open concept living area with dining room and full kitchen. Includes 30' x 40' heated garage to park 2 vehicles. Also a weight bench and foosball table!
Enjoy beautiful views of Comstock Lake in the main living area with vaulted ceilings and a wall of windows. Big Red also has a huge wrap around deck that can accommodate your group.
On the main floor, Bedroom #1 includes large king size bed with walk-in closet. Bedroom #2 includes two twin size bunk beds (one bed has a twin trundle). On the lower level, bedroom #3 includes one bunk bed with twin on top and full on bottom. Bedroom #4 includes one queen size bed. For additional sleeping, Big Red offers: full size futon located in the sauna room and full size sofa sleeper in the upper level family room.
Big Red on Comstock is fenced in and situated on 1.7 acres with over 300 ft of lake shore! Enjoy either relaxing on the sandy beach or cooling off with a swim. Our swimming area has a gradual drop-off, which is great for kids.

Available for use are 2, 10 ft kayaks.
After a fun day, relax and enjoy a s'more or two using the available fire pit situated next to the shore. Big Red on Comstock is surrounded by thousands of acres of state and county land. So bring your ATV, mountain bike or hiking shoes. Please note, we do not provide ATVs or guided rides.
Big Red features 2 large family rooms, perfect for entertaining. Challenge your friends or family members to a game of pool in the game room along with a variety of board games. You can also watch a DVD from our library collection on the large 55" flat screen TV. On cooler nights, you can fire up the free-standing, wood burning fireplace and get nice and toasty! Don't forget, there is also a 4 person sauna w/shower located on lower level of house. Sauna is equipped with an electric furnace. Bring personal items, gear, food, and beverage. Enjoy!

To all our previous guests; Thank you for the feedback. We now offer a second refrigerator and installed a central air conditioning unit to keep the main level cool for the hot summer days.

Property manager

Nick and Mandy Berg

Premier Host

Languages

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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)

Due to allergies, no cats allowed.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cotton

Located in Cotton, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Cotton, MN

What's nearby

Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort - 56 min drive - 53.2 km
Miller Hill Mall - 66 min drive - 78.4 km
University of Minnesota Duluth - 67 min drive - 65.2 km
North Shore Scenic Railroad - 69 min drive - 67.6 km
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center - 70 min drive - 68.2 km

Getting around

Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 65 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Summer is Here.....Plan Your Getaway at Big Red! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Summer is Here.....Plan Your Getaway at Big Red!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Summer is Here.....Plan Your Getaway at Big Red!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Summer is Here.....Plan Your Getaway at Big Red! located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly holiday home is within 32 mi (52 km) of Saint Louis River, Vermilion Trail Park and Lester River. Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area and Biwabik City Park are also within 32 miles (52 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery V.

2 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Voyen family 2024

3rd year and plan to be back.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis W.

17 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time at Big Red

Everyone including the dogs had a blast during our time at Big Red! Plenty to keep everyone occupied, pool table for "friendly" matches. Pontoon to stroll around the lake. Great dock to catch fish. Awesome firepit and good wood for fires at night (even though the bugs were crazy..) Hosts were very easy to contact and quick to respond! Would give Big Red 10 stars!!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher F.

9 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I will for sure be coming back a third time!

This property is 8 hours away from where I live in North dakota, but it's 100% worth the drive for me. It was just me and my three dogs for most of the stay, which wasn't exactly planned as it's a bit much for one person, but it's perfect for my dogs... As far as pet friendly places this is about as good as it gets. The property is huge, the yard is huge and completely fenced in.. for my dogs it's like being able to stay overnight at the dog park and the beach combined. It is about 30 or 40 minutes away from the nearest town so you want to make sure you pack enough groceries and supplies, but being somewhat remote is pretty nice. The lake isn't busy, there are only a few cabins which are spread out pretty far on this side of the lake... But it makes for a very peaceful stay. And with so little light pollution the sky is absolutely breathtaking at night. Having a sauna in the basement is such an underrated perk. I used it everday before bed, which not only helped sweat out the mosquito spray but had me sleeping like a rock. There's a pool table, sauna, big sectional downstairs and upstairs, a Pontoon available to rent, massive yard, a beach area with sand, and a great game room...along with a huge deck and a fantastic view of the lake.. this has about everything someone could ask for in a cabin. I'm definitely going to be coming back next year!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jane T.

22 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tacheny vacation July 14th-21st 2024

Overall everything was just what we expected as shown on the web site. There was 12 of us and one dog and plenty of room for everyone. Yard was amazing. Was not out a lot late afternoon due to bugs but kids and pet had plenty of room to play. Very nice having two fridges. Did not notice the filter water until last day in back fridge but we bought plenty. Pontoon was great for week and nice to have all the life jackets, kayaks, and chairs available for the beach. Pool table was well used. We will recommend and be back again some year. Host were very easy and quick to communicate.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

9 July 2024

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A Lovely Stay at Big Red

Our 4 families had another fun-filled, relaxing stay at Big Red. We cooked delicious meals, spent so much time on the lake, played frisbee, enjoyed the fire, and had no trouble entertaining ourselves when a couple storms passed through. Communication with the hosts was impeccable- quick and responsive. Big Red is always one of the best weeks of summer for all of us!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam P., Eden Prairie, MN

27 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another Great Year!

Thanks to Nick and Mandy for another great stay at Big Red. We loved the big yard, bonfires, chess games, and movie nights. Thank you so much for all the nice touches and we can't wait to come back again!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery V.

10 Aug 2023

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Voyen family vacation

Second year here. Love the space for our family of 13. Great yard for games. Happy that the owners added a highchair and crib, as we had a 9-month old addition this year.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

31 July 2023

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Wonderful family cabin

Our family group (including 4 children under 5) had a very comfortable and fun stay. Great shallow swimming area, beach is perfect for sandcastles, nice large yard to play in. Cabin itself is overall great, very serviceable kitchen, bedrooms are fine. Nice TV and play area in the basement for the kids. If you're looking for a family vacation spot, i highly recommend.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M., Minneapolis, Minnesota

10 July 2023

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Another perfect trip to Big Red

We are returning guests for 6 summers now because Big Red is the perfect spot. We have a full house with four families and there’s something for everyone! Nick and Mandy do a great job of updating every year. Highlights include swimming in the lake, playing music on the deck, movies on the big couch and cooking meals in the well-appointed kitchen. I couldn’t recommend this rental highly enough!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

22 June 2023

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We love big red!!

The property is amazing! Being right on the water and having your own beach makes such a huge difference for convenience. The kitchen had everything we could possibly need to cook for our big group and the second fridge made it possible so we didn’t have to go to the store halfway through. The dirt road to get to the cabin is a little long but so worth the trip! Don’t question it, just book it!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam P., Eden Prairie, MN

30 Aug 2022

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Best Place on the Lake

What an amazing property, Nick and Mandy have thought of everything we could possibly need, thank you so much for an amazing week of relaxation and connection with four generations of our family!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

2 Aug 2022

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Relaxing and luxurious

My family (12 of us in total) rented this cabin for the 2nd year in a row because it offers great yard space and a beach shoreline for swimming. The home is very spacious. The owners are phenomenal with being prepared, communicating, and making sure your stay is a memorable one. I highly recommend.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Tracy S.

20 July 2022

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Loved our time at Big Red. Had lots of room and plenty of space to spread out.

Overall it was a great experience at Big Red. There was plenty of room for 8 adults and 5 kids and 2 dogs. The beach was great for the kids and the adults enjoyed the kayaking. The only downsides were the air conditioning seemed not to work great, especially in late afternoon and with all the shades closed. Bugs were also bad, but that is just part of Minnesota. Overall a great stay and comfortable place. Would rent again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery V.

7 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Voyen family stay

All we hoped it would be. Great space and well equipped. The pool and foosball tables were hits on the one rainy day.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D.

30 June 2022

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Our happy place with our best friends

Big Red is the perfect out-of-the-way stay for a large group (ours is four families - 14 people). Not too far from the Twin Cities with all the best small lake amenities and easy proximity to Duluth. We especially enjoy the variety of indoor spaces to accommodate kids and adults, beautiful views from the main room and the deck, sweeping lawn for fun and games, private beach with shallow wading waters, and of course the boat. We've gone five years now with our oldest and best friends and their families, and it's one of our favorite traditions. Nick and Mandy are amazing hosts that make our stay perfect year after year. We love Big Red!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

20 June 2022

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Absolutely Perfect

I really wanted to give all 1 star reviews just to prevent more people from booking and decreasing my future chances of availability. This place is absolutely effing fantastic. We had 4 dogs with. The yard is fenced in and is HUGE. Like as big as the dog park in my town. And it's right next to the water which has a legit sand beach. The dogs were in heaven. The property itself is also HUGE. There are 2 bedrooms with large beds and 2 bedrooms that have bunk beds. So if you have more than 2 couples staying you will have to arm wrestle for the big bed rooms. But honestly we were hanging out outside most of the time and the beds didn't matter cuz we all just crashed at the end of the day anyway. There are 2 big living rooms with 2 huge sectionals and one of the living rooms is a game room- has a pool table and a table for board games. The layout of the place is different than most cabins but in the best way possible. It's also like..old overall but updated in some places, which I like because it's not so new/modern/nice you feel uncomfortable. It's got a great homey feel to it. The sauna is such an awesome perk too. I highly recommend using it during your stay. There's also a huge deck that overlooks the lake and is a perfect spot for hanging out/eating meals. We never rented the pontoon but the fact they allow guests to rent it is pretty nice of them. There are neighbors on both sides but the cabins are spread out so it still feels very private. Both neighbors have dogs and can go around the fence. They only came over once or twice but are very friendly. Although one of them kept stealing toys which was pretty funny. The neighbors themselves are very friendly. Overall this place is the best rental I've ever stayed at. The only negative was the mosquitoes (but that was mainly due to timing). Can't recommend this place highly enough. We will definitely be coming back.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

joe g.

12 Sept 2021

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Joe g

House was nice and clean. Perfect yard, and gorgeous view of lake.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lora C.

26 Aug 2021

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Big Red

We had great time at Big Red! It was so quite and relaxing. It felt like we had the whole lake to ourselves. We really enjoyed fishing off the dock. The house accommodated the nine of us nicely and was very clean. We would highly recommend Big Red.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robyn H.

27 July 2021

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Nature

Huge lot was great. So much space in home to spread out.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian B., Kimberly, wi

20 July 2021

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Fantastic Stay at Big Red

Our family had the perfect stay at this spot on Lake Comstock. Ages ranged from 13 to 82, and everyone had something to do. From a leisurely ride on the pontoon (rented through the owners), to fishing (caught many bluegills), bag toss on the large front lawn, and even shooting pool on the billiard table late into the evening. Big Red was spacious, clean, and had everything we needed. Communication with Nick was excellent.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

19 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family, Beach, Boat, and Plenty of Space

My family (11 people total) had an amazing time at this cabin. The lake-front had a shallow, clean area for the kids to swim and play. The sand was perfect. We rented the pontoon - which included a depth finder and swim ladder - the lake was not crowded at all and we caught lots of bluegills with decent size. The cabin was very spacious. We loved the kitchen and living room being in a separate area than the bedrooms. The only thing that kept this from being perfect is that the cabin is 30+ minutes away from anything.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ellen L.

8 July 2021

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Beautiful summer week on the lake

Big Red was very clean, one of the cleanest VRBO’s we have ever rented. Easy process to rent, check in and check out. Owners were quick to respond to the couple of questions we had during our stay. The house is setup awesome for an extended family vacation. Lots of room to spread out. The lake is beautiful, small but we were able to tube, boat and fish with no problems. The lake itself has a sandy bottom, we didn’t have to worry about rocks scratching our boat. The launch is very close to the property. The lake was pretty quiet considering it was the 4th of July. The neighborhood did an awesome 4th of July boat parade and put on an awesome show of fireworks. It was a very relaxing week away and the cabin had everything we needed to enjoy our stay!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M., Minneapolis, Minnesota

29 June 2021

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Perfect weekend at the lake

Staying at Big Red is a highlight of every summer. It's clean, spacious, and well-stocked. The owners continue to make improvements based on feedback that enhance our stay from year to year. We're already looking forward to next summer at the lake!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Abbie N., Minneapolis, MN

25 June 2021

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Summer relaxation at Big Red

My family and I stayed at Big Red during Grandma’s Marathon weekend and it was the perfect getaway. Our group had 5 adults and two kids- one 5 year old and one two year old. Big Red exceeded our expectations. The main living area was so cozy with a wood stove fireplace and game area. The master bedroom has a comfortable mattress and a lake view. The upstairs has a beautiful view of the lake and a fully stocked kitchen with cooking utensils. We loved taking the kayaks out on the lake and are so thankful for the memories we made. Big Red also has a sauna with a shower that looks brand new. Overall the house was extremely clean when we arrived. The drive into Duluth takes close to an hour but is a beautiful drive. Thank you for being such great hosts! We hope to stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Isaiah S.

11 June 2021

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Beautiful

We had a wonderful time, the owners were quick to respond to the few questions we had. A ton of space for yard activities. We would definitely return.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Nick and Mandy Berg

I was raised near Hibbing, MN and grew up around camping, fishing, swimming and many other outdoor activities with my family.

Why they chose this property

My wife and I love the outdoors. When we were looking for our first home, all we wanted was a lake home. This home showed up on our search site and it checked every box that we were looking for, and then some! After we bought our home, the first night we stayed there, we saw the most beautiful sunset we had ever seen! Since then, we've enjoyed a different sunset every night. This is a very special place to us and we truly hope you enjoy what all Big Red on Comstock has to offer!

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

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