Very Private log lodge on Minnesota’s clearest lake inc. Kayak rowboat & canoe Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Very Private log lodge on Minnesota’s clearest lake inc. Kayak rowboat & canoe pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

Q: How much is parking at Very Private log lodge on Minnesota’s clearest lake inc. Kayak rowboat & canoe?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Q: Where is Very Private log lodge on Minnesota’s clearest lake inc. Kayak rowboat & canoe located?

Nestled on the beach, this Deer River lodge is within 9 mi (15 km) of Gunn Lake, Burns Lake and Newburg Bay. Bills Lake and Marcell Family Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B., Maple Lake, MN

13 Oct 2011

Scenic Serenity

Our group stayed at this log lodge for a weekend of calm, peace and beauty. And boy, did this place deliver! Our stay was perfect. It is spacious, private and clean. This is not a cabin. It is a home, with everything you could possibly need furnished. The yard is huge with room to play and stroll as you wish. The drive is on one of the very best scenic roads. The lake is nearly as clear as the Caribbean Sea!! We would not hesitate to rent here again and look forward to visiting in the future. The only downsides we could see were not enough time here and finding time to visit again! There are no TV's, but we honestly did not miss them and spent our time sleeping in, reading, playing cards and exploring the area. Thank you for a relaxing getaway........we needed that!

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

11 Sept 2023

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Fabulous stay

Absolutely gorgeous log cabin on beautiful lake. Very secluded location with great walking trails through the woods. The deck is really nice to look out over nice lot and the lake. House was well stocked and clean.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcia L.

8 Jan 2023

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Fabulous Getaway

Our family had a fabulous time sledding, snowshoeing, ice fishing…as well as eating, playing games, and sitting by the cozy fireplace. A good time was had by all!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

William S., Tracy

31 Dec 2022

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Absolutely the Best

I can only comment about what it's like visiting this property in the winter. And I don't know if the owner is a wizard or not, but each time we visit everything is magical and perfect. Fully flocked trees on the drive up to the cabin set the mood. Temps around -10 and plenty of fire wood to keep us all cozy for the week. A Christmas tree greeted us into the clean house. The sauna is perfect after snowshoeing out to the main road. Our Berner loved sitting in the cold 4-seasons porch with the door closed and the heat off. Kitchen had everything we needed to cook Christmas cookies, a giant Korabuto Ham and all the other food we bought from Grand Rapids. There's a liquor store and a convenience store in Marcell - just 6 miles up the well maintained road... good for when you misjudge just how many snacks and drinks will be consumed. Ping Pong table was nice and there were plenty of blankets in one of the closets. The main point is just how magical and relaxing this place is. What a treat.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

parnell S.

18 Oct 2022

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guys trip

all the guys that made it out said they loved it. unfortunately i was unable to attend. they where very pleased with everything. thanks again

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean S.

30 Sept 2022

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Gorgeous Place!

My wife and I got married in Marcell on Turtle Lake Sept 17. We stayed in this home with our entire wedding party. We couldn’t have asked for a better place, location, and host. Peggy was very helpful and a pleasure to rent from. We definitely will be back! Thanks for everything!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Todd I.

21 Sept 2022

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Great location for a family getaway!

Overall, it was an amazing week to get away with the family. The home is in an amazing, quiet location on a stunningly clear lake!! The loons were amazing to watch and listen to as the sun set and the lake looked like a mirror! The home was comfortable, lack of TV was a welcome relief but the wifi worked well for any needed research or communication. The crystal clear lake was the largest draw and peaceful pontoon cruises multiple times a day were awesome!! A great week and we hope to return again in the future!!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly wiring pnd R.

3 Sept 2022

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Amazing lake and fab sauna

This is a very large log home with 4 main bedroom and then a large game room with many beds. The private sauna was amazing. The lake is incredibly clear. We had fun jumping off the dock, taking out the row boat, fishing off the dock, having a fire and star gazing. We saw one boat and heard another briefly. Very private. Incredible sunsets!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colton M.

1 Sept 2022

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A great place to get away!!

There were 9 of us that stayed there with plenty of extra space and beds left over. It’s a very nice log home. The lake water is super clear, overall we all had a great time and have no complaints.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eva W.

1 Jul 2022

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Great spot for a family get together

My brothers, our significant others, and our kids all got together here in June. Peg was very easy to communicate with and accommodating. The space comfortably fit all of us and the lake was beautiful! We'd love to come back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

29 Dec 2021

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Holiday Getaway

This was the perfect place for our family of 7 adults! We loved the beautiful setting in the Northwoods and the cozy cabin. There was plenty of room for all of us to play board games, enjoy cooking, and relax around the fireplace. It was great that we could include our dogs! Thank you so much for a lovely time!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

catherine b., Albert Lea, MN

8 Jan 2021

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Great quiet and secluded location

Great secluded getaway for extended family gathering! Plenty of rooms and beds for everyone and space to spread out. We enjoyed hikes on area trails and walking out on the frozen lake, followed by time in the sauna. The owners were very accommodating by plowing the driveway during our stay, having the cabin well stocked with essential items and easy access to firewood for the beautiful stone fireplace. We will likely be back! Also, scenic drive up 38 was very picturesque.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

22 Oct 2020

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Grouse Hunting Party

Party of 10 hunters stayed in cabin. Size of cabin was perfect as nearly all had their own bed. We cooked every night as kitchen was fully stocked. Couches were very comfortable after spending all day in the field. Great cabin.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brett P.

15 Aug 2020

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Summer Fun in August

First off, Peg is a great person shonis very easy going and has an answer for all and if not asks if you have a suggestion! We had 7 people (3 different families, not related) for two days and 5 for the rest so we had plenty of room to spread out and relax! Caribou lake is all that it is cracked up to be plus, such little boat traffic, you get used to silence! We should have brought our own towels like it suggests in the details, we just have never done this at VRBO's. This as been one of the best places we have ever rented! Thanks Peg!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Travis P.

11 Jul 2020

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Peaceful solitude

Beautiful cabin and lake. Water is like a giant swimming pool. Large parking area for boat trailers.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Josh S.

2 Jul 2020

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Wonderful property

Great place to host a family event. The property is a gem and the lake is beautiful. I love to fish a was never disappointed anytime I went out.

10/10 Excellent

Becca O.

10 Jun 2020

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Great vacation Getaway

We loved the seclusion that this property offered but it also provided many activities to do. The lake view was gorgeous and the cabin was kept very clean and organized. Definitely a great trip!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

6/10 Okay

Nancy L.

2 Oct 2019

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Disliked: Cleanliness

Annual Siblings weekend

The property owner was very easy to work with. Layout of the property was wonderful. Loved the location and tranquility of the area. The mattresses could use updating and not all of the bedding was clean (sand in some of the beds). Some deck repair needed for safety. Make sure you bring your own firewood because our group felt their price was too expensive (at $3 per log). Overall we had a very nice relaxing weekend. We also really appreciated the quiet with no TVs. Thank you for sharing your property with us

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Marcia F.

10 Jul 2019

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We are all coming back next year

Our family of 16 all want to come back next year. The pictures told the story of how great this property is. It is private and the lake is crystal clear. The house doesn't lack for anything including kitchen supplies and attention to detail in every room. We have other options for our next year's family vacation but every single one of us want to come back. Now we know what we need to bring and not to bring and for sure we are renting a pontoon again as that was amazing. We strongly recommend it. Peggy and her staff were wonderful. The only complaint was the mosquitos. But we do live in MN and we came well equipped to fight them off!! THanks so much. Many wonderful memories.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

20 Jun 2019

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More than what we hoped for

Everything about this property and the owners was absolutely wonderful. We will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karin E.

25 Apr 2019

Marcell

Beautiful log cabin!!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kris H., St. Paul, MN

18 Jan 2019

Winter wonderland

Our extended family and 2 dogs stayed at this place for a week over New Years. Fabulous! Everything about this beautiful log home was perfect. Lots of room, well furnished kitchen, private, beautiful location on Caribou Lake. We took advantage of so much this place has to offer: snowshoeing right out the cabin door, skiing at the beautiful Suomi Hills trail system nearby, sauna in the cabin, campfire at sunset, ice fishing—and of course the cards, puzzles, games, eating and drinking that always happen at our family gatherings. This place has it all. Hosts Peg and Tim were friendly and helpful, easy to communicate with. Would also be good for a book club or guilting group, with 5 bedrooms and plenty of space to spread out. Hopefully we’ll be back in the summer!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brandon H.

27 Dec 2018

Loved it

Nice with a homie feel, enjoyed having our Christmas there

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tom W., Chanhassen, MN USA

24 Oct 2018

Everything we had hoped for and more

This is a beautiful cabin and property. Very comfortable and functional. My family and especially our dog loved taking hikes right off the property which was very convenient. We brought everything we needed for meals and had dinner at the Timberwolf lodge which was only about 15 minutes away. There is a gas station / general convenience store / food takeout / sporting goods store / gift shop - all in one, only 10 minutes away. The lake was beautiful, and made for a great view from inside the house. Peggy was so easy to work with and extremely nice. The place was clean and in top shape when we arrived. I would definitely come back again and certainly recommend it.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dick C.

25 Jun 2018

Great place for family stay. Private with all things furnished.

We had our yearly family vacation here. Place is very unique log home. is out in the woods with no one close to disturb you. Everything is their that you need, boat, paddle board, pedal boat. Our grand kids and kids all enjoyed it very much.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

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