Location: Grand Rapids, Minnesota, USA (20 Miles North of Hibbing, Chisholm Area)
Accommodations: Large Main Cabin + Guest Cabin, 4 Bedrooms + Bunk Area, 3 Baths (Sleeps 0-12)
A week at the lake........ the classic Up North Minnesota vacation! Looking for a place large enough to gather family and friends? The Upnorth Lodge is perfect! A Main cabin with a Guest cabin gives you plenty of room for family and friends! FOR MORE PHOTOGRAPHS..SCROLL DOWN AND CLICK ON (LINKS TO MORE INFORMATION)
Located on Big Sturgeon Lake, we are 20 miles North of the Chisholm /Hibbing area and just 3.5 hours North of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The largest on a 5 lake chain, Big Sturgeon is an all sport lake, and home to beautiful McCarthy's Beach State Park. Enjoy swimming, boating and excellent fishing.
A Property manager is on call to take care of every detail of your stay.
The Main Cabin has wrap-around deck with plenty of space to enjoy the views of the lake. Relax by the firepit, enjoy dinner or listen for the call of the Minnesota Loon from the screened cedar gazebo. A winding path takes you down to the private dock and beach area. Two kayaks provided for your use. Paddle out and explore the island, a loon nesting area and an old, historic log cabin. Bringing your own boat? A public boat launch is located nearby. Have an ATV? Lots of great ATV trails with easy access to the cabin.
The cabin is located across the lake from McCarthy's Beach State Park in a private, quiet bay. McCarthy's Beach provides excellent swimming for young children. The water is 2 1/2 feet deep for more than 100 feet). Dig your toes into the sugary sand beach and relax or park your boat and water-ski from an area adjacent to the beach. The park offers 18 miles of hiking trails, 17 miles of mountain bike trails, as well as horse trails. Pontoon & fishing boat rentals available. Public boat launch nearby. Pontoon or fishing boat rentals available.
Summer 2009 Area Events: Land of the Loon Arts Festival, Fourth of July Parade/Fireworks at Side Lake. Blueberry Arts Festival, Bluesberry Jam at Fortune Bay Resort & Casino, St. Louis County Fair: Ironworld Discovery Center, Midway Rides, Exhibits, Music, Entertainment & Bull Riding.
The Main cabin features a large Greatroom with dining area. The kitchen is fully equipped with access to the deck & screened cedar gazebo. The Master bedroom has one King bed, a bath with jacuzzi tub, private balcony, and walk-in closet. Wake up to stunning lake views! Off the Master, you will find an adjacent sleeping alcove which holds one Queen bed. The Second bedroom, located on the main floor offers one Queen, one Twin, and access to a full bath.
Located just steps from the Main Cabin, the Guest cabin or "Bunkhouse", provides additional space and privacy for your guests. The Bunkhouse Bedroom #1 has two Twin beds and Bedroom #2 has one Double bed and one Twin. The Bunkhouse offers Electric heat, Air conditioning, TV/DVD, and a bath with shower.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer: Washer and Dryer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: Please bring your own beach towels.
- Garage
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library: Board games and yard games
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Gas stove, built in pancake griddle, coffee maker with grinder, convection oven. Clean, Clear Well Water.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Catering Available: Catering available by Ciao!Rustic Italian. Ask for details.
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Gazebo: Screened Cedar Gazebo overlooking the lake with easy access to the cabin and kitchen.
- View/Location
- Beachfront
- Lakefront: Private dock/sandy beach. 2 New Kayaks included with rental. Pontoon/fishing boat rental available. Big Sturgeon Lake is an all sport lake, 1,665 acres with sandy beaches. (Water ski, wake board, tube and jet ski. Gas and bait available. Public boat launch nearby.
- Communications
- Telephone: Local service only, calling card for long distance.
- Other Amenities
- Property Manager on call 24/7.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed: Please smoke outside on the deck or in gazebo.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Other Activities
- Information at the cabin about each of these activities or ask when booking your cabin rental: Golf: Virginia Golf , Mesaba Country Club, Hibbing Municiple Course. Museums: Iron World, MN Museum of Mining (climb aboard an old steam locomotive), Soudan Underground Mine Tour, Hill Annex Mine: Antique Shopping: Annabella's Antique Mall & Restaurant, Shopping/Restaurants: Ciao Rustic Italian, Amelia's, The Moose Saloon & Eatery, The Black Bear Bakery, Zimmy's Restaurant featuring Bob Dylan memorabilia. Black Bear Sanctuary, Orr, MN View Black bears up close!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
2009 Summer Season: Memorial Day through September
Weekly rentals only/Sunday to Sunday/Check in 4:00p.m./Check out 9:00 a.m.
Main Cabin + Guest Cabin $1750/week/1-12 people/$50 each additional person p/night
Children 2 and under = free, 3-10 = 1/2 price
Rates do not include 6.5% MN Tax/Deposit of $500 due at time of reservation
Deposit refundable in full upon completion of stay if no damage to the property
is noted, missing items or excess cleaning needed.
Rent is due in full prior to stay.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- - Hibbing/Grand Rapids, Minnesota Cabin Rental
- Pine forest road leading to the cabin - Hibbing/Grand Rapids, Minnesota Cabin Rental
- North Woods cabin on private road with Guest cabin - Hibbing/Grand Rapids, Minnesota Cabin Rental
- A visitor to the cabin.
- Vaulted greatroom in Main cabin with great views of lake.
- Fully stocked kitchen just like at home.
- Loft Master bedroom with 1 King bed, private bath and deck
- Private dock and beach area at the cabin-kayaks included with rental.
- Heading out toward the island for an evening paddle.
- Relax in the gazebo-enjoy lake views as you play cards or enjoy dinner.
- Hiking/Biking trails at nearby McCarthy's Beach State Park
- Enjoy nearby park - hiking trails and beach - close but not too close !
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This is a new lakeshore rental property located in a beautiful area of Northern Minnesota. A perfect spot to gather in winter or in summer. We know you will enjoy it!