Northwoods Log Lodge on Milton Lake in Chippewa Nat. Forest
- Minimum stay:N/A
- Internet:No
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Nestled in the Chippewa National Forest 3 1/2 hours north of the Twin Cities and 5 minutes out of Remer is 17 acres with a handscribed log lodge on Upper Milton Lake waiting for you to come relax and enjoy nature. It is a birdwatcher’s paradise with eagles, osprey, herons, bitterns and many other songbirds calling it home. The North Country National Scenic Trail intersects the driveway lending access to miles of trails and wilderness where you’ll find wildflowers, berries, grouse, woodcock, deer, bear, and timber wolves. Whether you want to cast a line off the floating dock in everyone’s “secret” fishing lake, gather around the campfire watching the northern lights or sit cozily inside by the fireplace this Northwood’s retreat is the place for you.
Come get away from it all, no *phone, TV, or internet just the call of the loon to wake you in the morning. The log lodge was built in the 1980’s by the owner and her husband with the logs taken from the land on which the house stands. The shoreline with its water lilies floating alongside the dock was left natural so all could enjoy the way nature intended it to be.
The Lodge is 2 ½ story walkout with deck around the main level. The upper loft is a bedroom with a queen-size bed overlooking the living room and a panoramic view of the lake. The main floor has an open floor plan with kitchen, dining room and living room with newly installed airconditioner. The gas fireplace is ready with a flick of a switch. There is also a bedroom with twin beds and a full bath on this floor. A spiral staircase leads to the lower level that has a bedroom with queen-size bed, a family room with pull out couch, full bathroom, kitchen, and laundry room.
New Screen House overlooking the lake.
Down at the lake is a floating dock with 2 kayaks, paddleboat, 12 ft fish/rowboat and a Otter Island swimraft
The Northwoods Log Lodge also provides:
Full Kitchen
Airconditioning
Refrigerators on both floors
Washer & Dryer
Electric heat
Gas fireplace
Charcoal Grill
Linens and towels
Water softener
TV with DVD/VCR, movie collection of nature and family movies
Outdoor games: croquet, bocce ball, volleyball, & badminton
Indoor games
Poker table
Books; nature guides and assorted novels
Highchair
Lifejackets (2 adult, 2 children)
Outdoor clothesline
*Cell phones will work most of the time, not guaranteed.
Landline phone, no long distance without calling card
Birdwatching: Many of the most sought-after birds in North America can be found. These include the Great Gray Owl, Bald Eagle, Boreal Owl, Northern Goshawk, Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, Black-backed Woodpecker, Boreal Chickadee, Gray Jay, Connecticut Warbler, Yellow Rail, Herons, Bitterns and Swans. In the winter you can also see the Snowy Owl, Northern Hawk Owl, Northern Shrike, Gyrfalcon, and Snow Bunting, crossbills, redpolls and winter finches.
Fishing: Fish right on Milton or other area lakes, Graves, Sand, Thunder, Woman or Long Lake which are minutes away. Minnesota’s premier walleye lakes, Leech, Big Boy, Winnibigoshish are within a 40 miles radius.
Boating: Bring your canoe, kayak or motorboat for the many area lakes. Boy River, 10 miles away, is a canoe route; maps available through the Chippewa National Forest.
Photography: Whether its wildflowers, birds or wildlife you are sure to find many subjects to snap. DNR has been doing a wolf/ deer study just out our backdoor for the last 20 years. Signs of Timber wolf are right on the North County Hiking Trail.
Hiking/Biking: The NCT is a non-motorized trail that runs from New York to North Dakota. The segment through the Chippewa is completed so you can hike from the house to Walker!
ATV and Snowmobiling: Soo Line trail runs through Remer from Cass Lake to Moose Lake. Maps are available from the Chippewa National Forest, MN DNR, Cass County Recreation, Itasca County Tourism, Rapids Riders ATV club in Grand Rapids, or the Northwoods Riders ATV club in Bemidji. Regulations are being enforced so be sure to check the maps for approved trails.
Horseback Riding: Wildwood Trail Rides, Hill City, 18 miles, offer 1 hour, 2 hour, or whatever you desire trail rides.
Golf: Longville, Grand Rapids, and Walker all have top notch golf courses.
Tourist Attractions:
Forest History Center, 30 miles away, is operated by the MN Historical Society. It is a recreated Logging camp from the 1900 with an Interactive Interpretative Center and nature trails.
Turtle Races are in Longville every Wed. afternoon
Naturalist Programs: Norway Beach, Cass Lake, Cutfoot Souix, Deer River, Contact the Chippewa National Forest for schedule.
Mississippi Headwaters: Itasca State Park, 60 miles
The Antique Capital of the Lakes Area, Crosby MN, 42 miles away.
Northern Lights Casino, Walker, 34 miles.
Shopping: Longville; many gift shops plus great food at area restaurants, Walker; Reeds Sporting goods, many unique shops, restaurants and a wonderful city park with beach.
Keywords: log cabin, log lodge, lakehome, birdwatchers paradise, wildlife retreat, fishing lake, hunting lodge
Property Type
- House
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Suitability
- Clothing Optional/Nude Sunbathing Nearby
- Non Smoking Only
- Pets Considered
- Children Welcome
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, Beds for 6-8
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 3
- Convertible bed(s)
- Queen size Beds (2), Twin or Single Beds (2), Sleep Sofa or Futons (1)
Bathrooms
- 2.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- Bathroom 2
Kitchen & Dining
- Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils
- Microwave
Amenities
- Wood Stove
- Linens Provided
- Wood Fireplace
- Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace
- Clothes Dryer
- Washing Machine
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- Video Library
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Television
- Stereo
- VCR
Communications
- Mobile Phone
Outdoor Features
- Deck / Patio
- Outdoor Grill
Location & View
- Lake View
- Lakefront
Activities
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Water Skiing
- Sailing
- Cycling
- Cross Country Skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Fishing
- Golf
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Antiquing
- Sight Seeing
- Shopping
- Wildlife Viewing
- Horseback Riding
- Boating
- Museums
- Hunting
- Mountain Biking
Other Activities
Reviews
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HUNTER'S PARADISE!!!!!!!!!!!!
HUNTER'S PARADISE!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Guest hot shot
- Date of stay 09/20/12
- Review Submitted 10/30/12
ONE OF THE NICEST CABINS IVE STAYED IN MY LIFE . CABIN OWNERS WERE MORE THAN FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL WITH ALL ASPECTS OF STAY!GREAT HUNTING AREA! IF UR LOOKING FOR A NORTHWOODS GET AWAY WITH NOT ALOT OF PEOPLE AROUND YOU THIS IS IT! CANT WAIT TO COME BACK! THANKS SO MUCH EILEEN! WE LOVED IT!Recommended for: Pet owners, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway.
Owner response: Thanks so much! I was excited to hear your luck at duck and grouse hunting and seeing deer out bow hunting. Hope to have you come back.
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Quiet vaction in the woods
Quiet vaction in the woods
- Guest Kevin H.
- Date of stay 07/14/12
- Review Submitted 08/02/12
Our family really enjoyed our stay at this rustic cabin. The title said "Log Lodge" but the picture did not quite convey that it is a real log cabin. Our family really likes the water, so we spent a lot of time in the various boats the owner had available. The water lilies were in bloom and looked fantastic. The owner provided excellent service and kept in touch as we went though the rental process. Recommended!Owner response: Thanks for visiting the Northwoods log lodge. Those logs were all peeled by me and the log work done by my late husband, Roger. It was a labor of love. I am so thrilled I can share this house and people are able to appreciate nature.
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Peaceful, Private Location
Peaceful, Private Location
- Guest Angela
- Date of stay 07/21/12
- Review Submitted 07/31/12
We enjoyed a great week at Northwoods Lodge and loved having pretty much our own private lake. The kids had a blast swimming from the swim raft and we loved watching the hummingbirds off the back deck. The Forrest History Museum in Grand Rapids is worth a visit as too were the Turtle Races in Longville. Otherwise the adults enjoyed the privacy and the quiet surrounds and the kids always found something fun to do. Thanks for sharing your cabin and for the delicious gift basket of honey.Recommended for: Pet owners, families with teenagers, families with young children, age 55+, girls getaway.
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Great Vacation Rental
Great Vacation Rental
- Guest Turtles1932
- Date of stay 09/01/11
- Review Submitted 09/19/11
What a great vacation rental. If you are looking for a relaxing, quiet and peaceful vacation rental this is the place for you. The cabin has all the amenities that you need, plus a lot more! I would definitely recommend this for family vacations! Thank you Eileen and Ed! Amanda and Tim SwansonRecommended for: Pet owners, adventure seekers, families with young children, romantic getaway, girls getaway.
Owner response: Thanks Amanda & Tim, I am happy you had such a relaxing wonderful time. I am hoping this will help me keep my dream house forever. So many fond memories and more to make await all of us there. It is a beautiful feeling that we can share our home with others and have them appreciate the nature that surrounds it.
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"Just Bring Your Food...."
"Just Bring Your Food...."
- Guest Georgia D.
- Date of stay 08/12/11
- Review Submitted 08/23/11
My family and my best friend's family went on our very first vacation EVER to the Lodge from Aug 12-20, 2011. Since we had no experience in this whatsoever I was thankful for the owner's help and guidence in planning and learning what to expect. One of the best peices of advice she gave was 'just bring your food'... and that was very accurate. The Lodge is super-secluded, we arrived at night- so it was a bit of a challenge seeing everything- but we managed. The home itself is HUGE, spacious and so pretty. The pictures quite honestly do NOT give the place justice. We learned that anything we could possibly need was indeed provided; linens, towels, detergent, soaps, kitchen items (coffee maker/expresso machine/crock pot/blender/toaster) All the plates, utensils, pot/pans, glasses- EVERYTHING was there and ready for us. It should be noted there are 2 bathrooms (this is something I didn't know going in)/ Since we had 2 families it was perfect. My family stayed in the loft (The owner bought a new air matress to help accomodate) and my friend's family stayed downstairs. The upstairs kitchen is spacious and we had more than enough room for our party of 9. The best part for me was waking up and having my coffee out on the beautiful deck with the hummingbird feeder - I could watch those birds all day! We also spent time playing cards in the newly built gazebo. The guys in our group tried their hand at fishing on the lake- but the ladies enjoyed getting out to the otter raft and just sitting for hours in the middle of this SECLUDED and peaceful lake. Things to keep in mind: The tv is for dvds- if you have people used to a lot of tv shows or video games, you may want to bring them (it's harder for kids to adjust to 'nature' lol). HOWEVER- there are MANY games (board games, badmitton. bocce ball, etc) that help pass time. There probably wont be great cell phone reception- the best spot for that was right on the middle-edge of the dining table. The lake is natural. We decided not to swim in it- but did go swin in Graves Lake at the end of the drive to this lodge. Lastly: besides a place of total peace and tranquility, the owners are SO SWEET and accommodating. We plan to make this an annual trip for our families!! Thank you to the gracious Owners!Recommended for: Pet owners, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, girls getaway.
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"Just Bring Your Food"
"Just Bring Your Food"
- Guest Georgia D.
- Date of stay 08/12/11
- Review Submitted 08/23/11
My family and my best friend's family went on our very first vacation EVER to the Northwoods Log Lodge from Aug 12-20, 2011. Since we had no experience in this whatsoever I was thankful for Eileen's help and guidence in planning and learning what to expect. One of the best peices of advice she gave was 'just bring your food'... and that was very accurate. The Lodge is super-secluded, we arrived at night- so it was a bit of a challenge seeing everything- but we managed. The home itself is HUGE, spacious and so pretty. The pictures quite honestly do NOT give the place justice. We learned that anything we could possibly need was indeed provided; linens, towels, detergent, soaps, kitchen items (coffee maker/expresso machine/crock pot/blender/toaster) All the plates, utensils, pot/pans, glasses- EVERYTHING was there and ready for us. It should be noted there are 2 bathrooms (this is something I didn't know going in)/ Since we had 2 families it was perfect. My family stayed in the loft (The owner bought a new air matress to help accomodate) and my friend's family stayed downstairs. The upstairs kitchen is spacious and we had more than enough room for our party of 9. The best part for me was waking up and having my coffee out on the beautiful deck with the hummingbird feeder - I could watch those birds all day! We also spent time playing cards in the newly built gazebo. The guys in our group tried their hand at fishing on the lake- but the ladies enjoyed getting out to the otter raft and just sitting for hours in the middle of this SECLUDED and peaceful lake. Things to keep in mind: The tv is for dvds- if you have people used to a lot of tv shows or video games, you may want to bring them (it's harder for kids to adjust to 'nature' lol). HOWEVER- there are MANY games (board games, badmitton. bocce ball, etc) that help pass time. There probably wont be great cell phone reception- the best spot for that was right on the middle-edge of the dining table. The lake is natural. We decided not to swim in it- but did go swin in Graves Lake at the end of the drive to this lodge. Lastly: besides a place of total peace and tranquility, the owners are SO SWEET and accommodating. We plan to make this an annual trip for our families!! Thank you Menefees!Recommended for: Pet owners, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, girls getaway.
Owner response: Thank you for your wonderful review. This is exactly what we are striving for guests to have, beauty of nature, peaceful setting and a relaxing time. We are continuing to make improvements to make it even a more wonderful time. A new central AC is being installed this fall along with new carpeting in the basement. Fall and winter are other great times to come. The peak fall colors are the last 2 weekends in Sept. and early Oct. It is also a great winter getaway with trails for any winter sport out the door. Thanks again. Eileen & Ed
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Peaceful & Relaxing
Peaceful & Relaxing
- Guest J, L, S & T
- Date of stay 07/22/11
- Review Submitted 08/04/11
Perfect getaway rental where you can experience much of what northern MN has to offer! Our family of four was very comfortable! It has everything you need! Our kids (ages 11 & 13) enjoyed fishing off the dock & in the aluminum boat. We loved the paddle boat and swim platform! Oh- and the hummingbirds! So beautiful! The owners were friendly, accomodating, and easy to work with!!Recommended for: Pet owners, families with teenagers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, girls getaway.
Owner response: Thanks for enjoying our house and the lake. I am truly delighted that you had a great experience. I love the place and have put alot of thought into making it a place people can come and enjoy as I did for 30+ years. I am trying to reach all ages and interests.
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Rates
$125 - $200 nightly:$900 - $1400 weekly summer months. $20/nite or over 8 persons $100 - $200 nightly: $800 - $1200 weekly off season. Non refundable reservation fee of 25% for summer and 50% for winter months. $100 Cleaning fee with each rental. Remaining rent due 1 week before reservation along with $250 damage deposit $75 pet damage deposit due with reserv. Clean up dog waste and dry dogs off b-4 Rates are subject to change. No Smoking in house.
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Owner info
Year Purchased: 1977
About the owner: My husband, Ed & I are owners of the Bar Bell Bee Ranch in Squaw Lake. We own 1000 bee hives along with 2 horses, 3 dogs, and one old cat. We love gardening, fishing, traveling, birding, and cooking and reading. Unfortunately there just isn't enough time in the day for all the things we love to do. We are recently married after both of us lost our spouses of 25 years to cancer. The house is the house my first husband, Roger, and I built by ourselves. I am renting it so hopefully I can keep it as I love the place. You just can't find a place as serene and relaxing as Milton Lake in the Chippewa Natiional Forest.
Why the Owner Chose Remer:
Every time I sit out on the deck, gazebo or dock. the stillness of the northwoods, or watching the hummingbirds or hearing the call of the loon or barred owl refreshes my spirit. The wildlife abounds in this undisturbed piece of heaven on earth. I was called to this land in 1978 from an add in a shopper. After walking the land and seeing the beautiful lake and how undisturbed it was I knew I had to have it. We carved our home out of the woods and lived in a teepee the first 6 months we lived there. I have been so lucky to experience the wildlife encounters I have had. I have delighted in seeing otters on the lake, beavers swimming along the canoe, catching crappies, sunnies, northerns and bass, shooting my first deer, hearing the wolves and coyotes howling. Just how many people get to experience such a rich life as I have had living on Milton Lake? I am hoping many of my guests experience and create memories that are so rich as I have.
The Unique Benefits at this House:
The unspoiled Chippewa National Forest is right at the front door. The North Country National Scenic Hiking Trail intersects the drive into the house. Milton Lake is a natural undamaged lake that has loons, swans, eagles, ospreys, bitterns and many ducks calling it home. Plus it is everyone's secret fishing lake. A person can walk for 5 miles right out the door and never step on private property. It is a fantastic place to watch wildlife, hunt, fish, ride horse, mountain bike, kayak, or canoe. Winter is especially beautiful with the snow on the trees. Many times you feel like you are in a winter wonderland. The swamps tucked away in the woods are accessible then and always are fun to snowshoe to.
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Photos
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Living room and dining room with gas fireplace and bear rug.
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Loft bedroom with Queen size bed.
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Lower Level room with pull out sofa sleeper.
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Early summer view of house.
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Dock, paddle boat, 2 kayaks and Otter Island Swim raft for guests.
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New screen gazebo.
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Minnesota State Flower the Showy Ladyslipper blooming in the yard.
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Looking to the north from the dock.
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Kitchen looking into the living room with gas fireplace.
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Lower level bedroom with queen size bed.
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Lower Level kitchen with extra refrigerator and table that seats 8.
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Guests at dock enjoying the kayaks and Otter Island swim raft.
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End of lake view from dock
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View from Gazebo
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Osprey at driveway.
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Looking from dock to the east on a misty morning.
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