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Great northwoods retreat for vacationers, fishermen, and snowmobilers.

Great northwoods retreat for vacationers, fishermen, and snowmobilers.

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Front of Cabin
Back deck of Cabin
Fire Pit
Newly remodeled kitchen
Private kitchen

Overview of Great northwoods retreat for vacationers, fishermen, and snowmobilers.

Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
4 bedroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Bigfork, MN
  • AirportGrand Rapids, MN (GPZ-Itasca County)78 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

+1
2 Double Beds and 3 Twin Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Twin Bed

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Great northwoods retreat for vacationers, fishermen, and snowmobilers.

“Twin Pines” is a perfect destination for vacationers who seek beautiful northwoods surroundings to “get away from it all” any time of year. Winter activities include snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, snow-shoeing or just relaxing in the quiet, majestic pines. Spring and summer activities include fishing at nearby lakes or rivers, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, riding ATV, golfing at nearby golf courses in Bigfork or Deer River, or just enjoying a beverage around the fire or on the deck.

For your convenience, there is a lockbox on the entry door on the back deck. We will provide you with a temporary code shortly before your stay which we will send via text.

The house is clean, newly remodeled, and nestled in the heart of the Chippewa National Forest. It is built on the site of a “turn of the century logging camp” (Camp Five). The property is on a gravel road – just 1 ½ miles off a paved road, Hwy 14, and just two miles from the Bigfork River. There are thousands of acres of adjoining state and federal land with countless trails and very few neighbors. The circle driveway makes it easy for people to load and unload snowmobiles or ATVs. We are pet-friendly with a limit of two well-behaved dogs for a small fee.

The house sleeps from 4 to 12 people. On the main floor there is a kitchen (complete with all the necessary utensils and dinnerware), dining/family room, large master bedroom with a queen-size bed, small bedroom with double bed, and a three-season porch with a “trundle” bed that sleeps two. There are also two bathrooms on the main floor – one with a bathtub, and one with a shower. Our home also includes a large open upstairs space with two double beds and three twin beds, and plenty of storage space downstairs to store any extra items, air-dry wet clothes from a day out snowmobiling, etc.

Twin pines is fully furnished with all the necessities you will need to enjoy your northwoods vacation including a full kitchen set, outdoor grill, flat screen tv and dvd player, dvd’s, board games, Air Hockey Table, and a large book collection. There is also a campfire pit out back for roasting hot dogs and marshmallows.

The house is available for rent by the weekend or weekly from December to August, and during a few select weeks or weekends from September through November. We keep the calendar up to date, so please check availability there first if you have any questions.

Nearby lakes and rivers include:
Bigfork River (Harrison Landing) 2 miles
Clear Lake at Sure Game Resort 5 miles
Holland Lake 2 miles
Trestle Lake 3 miles
Arrowhead Lake 5 miles
Dora Lake 5 miles
Jessie Lake 10 miles
Sand Lake 16 miles
Round Lake 16 miles
Lake Winnibigoshish 40 miles
Red Lake 60 miles

MN State Park:
Scenic State Park, Bigfork, MN 16 miles

Nearest towns:
Bigfork 16 miles
Talmoon 17 miles
Marcell 22 miles
Deer River 38 miles
Grand Rapids 50 miles

Property manager

Jim, Nancy and Billy Shaw

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Dont put kids under 12 on reservation

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

North America

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Bigfork, MN

Frequently asked questions

Is Great northwoods retreat for vacationers, fishermen, and snowmobilers. pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-out at Great northwoods retreat for vacationers, fishermen, and snowmobilers.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great northwoods retreat for vacationers, fishermen, and snowmobilers. located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Turtle Lake and within 20 mi (32 km) of Jessie Lake and Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center. Marcell Family Center and Newburg Bay are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcia S.

This is a wonderful place to stay if you like long walks in the woods and quiet days on the lakes.
This is our fourth year to stay at Twin Pines in late October. The Shaws are wonderful hosts and their home is comfortable, clean, and well stocked with all the basics. We bring our bird dogs and spend our days hunting in the woods. We would highly recommend it.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Donny D.

It is a very lovely home with plenty of room. It is a nice quiet retreat.
Very enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Corky C.

Well set up. Quiet and peaceful. Everything we needed for a great vacation.
The cabin was very roomy with all amenities we needed. Would definitely recommend it for someone looking for some peace and quiet.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tom K., Bloomington

Great Accommodations and Owner
It's not the Ritz Carlton, but if you enjoy the outdoors and want to be central to Minnesota's North woods, you will love this house. It's perfectly located, well kept, clean, comfortable and complete with everything you need to cook and enjoy your time in the woods. The owners (Jim and Nancy) are wonderful people and wonderful "hands-on" Owners. The give you the quiet space you want but are responsive if you need them. I highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Pam O.

Cozy feel, plenty of space
This was our second time staying at the Shaw's rental. We felt very welcomed by the thoughtful touches that Nancy put out for us to enjoy. We recommend this rental, if you're in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Hosted by Jim, Nancy and Billy Shaw

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Owners are Jim and Nancy Shaw. Twin Pines has been in the Shaw family since 1980 when Jim’s parents moved to the area from southern Minnesota and built the house. Our home has been the setting for many wonderful and memorable family events over the years, and we hope that you make some of your own memories while visiting.

Why they chose this property

Wonderful location with a multitude of year-round activities.

What makes this property unique

The house has plenty of space for large families or groups and provides all the comforts that will make our home feel like your own.
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