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~Birchbark Hideaway~ ON WYNNE LAKE!

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A two-story house with a patio area featuring picnic tables and string lights.
Dining
A spacious loft with high ceilings, large windows, a dining area, and a cozy seating area.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a microwave, and a large island with bar stools.
A rustic cabin with a stone foundation, large windows, and string lights.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Gas grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Aurora, MN
  • Place, Wynne Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Vermilion
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

spare room

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1 Main floor bath

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Aurora

Located in Aurora, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the beach. Paul Wellstone Memorial & Historic Site and Soudan Underground Mine State Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort and Chamonix Chair. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Aurora, MN

What's nearby

  • Wynne Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort - 8 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Lake Vermilion - 34 min drive - 45.9 km
  • Fortune Bay Casino - 45 min drive - 61.1 km
  • Eagles Nest Lake Number Three - 46 min drive - 65.1 km

Getting around

  • Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Copper Nickel Public House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rudy's Bar and Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Biwabik Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wacootah Grille at the Quarry - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ~Birchbark Hideaway~ ON WYNNE LAKE! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at ~Birchbark Hideaway~ ON WYNNE LAKE! ?

As of Oct 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ~Birchbark Hideaway~ ON WYNNE LAKE! on Nov 1, 2026 start from $814, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ~Birchbark Hideaway~ ON WYNNE LAKE! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ~Birchbark Hideaway~ ON WYNNE LAKE! ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ~Birchbark Hideaway~ ON WYNNE LAKE! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Aurora vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Wynne Lake, Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort, and Sabin Lake. Chamonix Chair and J-Bar are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake front property. Would highly recommend booking!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
A beautiful home with beautiful views! Conveinent access to the Iron Range OHRV park. Lakeside ammenities allowed for a fun, relaxing and fantastic stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A well-maintained house with beautiful finishes in a great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as great as the description. Look forward to staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and excellent location for our family to stay while holding Celebration of Life services in Aurora, followed by great skiing at Giants Ridge. Host was great and very prompt with responses.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great ski weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

Clean, cozy, and well kept property! Owners were lovely and very helpful before the stay and had lots of resources for finding things in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

We had a great time for a father/son golf and fishing trip. The house and property had everything we needed for a great time inside and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Long Weekend in July

Great trip - our third visit. We wouldn't keep coming back if it wasn't awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Base Camp

2nd time I have stayed here and will not be the last. Great communication with the owners, clean, well equipped, great location. Thank you, look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful as Always

This was our families third year staying at this property and we love it. We’ll be back year after year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property

The property is even nicer than the pictures! It was so peaceful and the owners had it very clean with all the essentials. We would definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 9, 2020
Thank you! Yes, come back and stay again. Take care!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great golf trip home base

Lovely home in the best location for quick access to the Giants Ridge golf courses. We’ve stayed in quite a few locations in Voyager’s Retreat and this home Is in the perfect spot. The home was clean and spacious. We enjoyed the ping pong table in the basement and some great nights around the fire pit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 24, 2020
Thanks Tom! We’re glad you had a good time. We hope you’ll rent from us again! Take care
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Trip

We enjoyed our stay. We really enjoyed swimming and kayaking in the lake. The house is very nice and has a great spot on the lake. The only drawbacks are the upstairs bedrooms can get a little on the warm side and with the unfinished basement things can get very loud for anyone sleeping down in the basement.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 24, 2020
Thank you! We hope you'll stay again. Ideally our place sleeps 8- downstairs is just a bonus area for guests who need the extra room for sleeping. Yes, it gets loud with the AC running...hoping to start plans soon to finish it off. Thanks again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely spacious home

Our group of 8 (4 adults, 4 teenage boys) loved this location and space. Close to skiing, lakeside for snowshoeing and we loved the ping pong and space to spread out a bit for those looking to stay up late. Kitchen is well appointed and we took advantage of parking in the garage since it was -25! Thank you, we’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private setting on the water

Very clean & private,deer in the driveway when we arrived! We had 6 adults and 4 kids, all had our own space. Very comfortable beautiful home on the lake and just 5 mins from Giants Ridge made this ideal for our ski/snowboard wknd! Thanks Bill & Tanya, we’ll be renting again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Awesome get away!!

We had a great time hanging with family in this gem! Open floor plan with plenty of room for us all to relax. Beautiful views from the cabin. Kids loved the ping pong table in the basement. Bon fire by the beach was perfect. Can’t wait to come back in the summer and enjoy the lake and the sand!! Owners were very responsive and great to work with!
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Glad you had a great time and looking forward to seeing you again next Fall!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding Party Weekend Getaway

Absolutely beautiful property tucked away in the woods. Very spacious and clean. Conveniently located less than 10 minutes from town(grocery store and liqour store). Our favorite spot to hangout was the screened in porch that looks out over the lake. Bill and Tanya were very easy to communicate with. Definitely recommend staying here if you get the opportunity!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful holiday away from home

We stayed at Birchbark Hideaway over Thanksgiving weekend. We had stayed there a couple years ago and had such a great time that this was a return visit. Thanksgiving weekend is a perfect time at Voyageurs Retreat. It’s not busy at all and there was a little snow, but it wasn’t deep enough to prevent us from hiking each day. Indoors, we played ping pong, cards, and board games, and enjoyed the gas fireplace while watching the World Cup. This will not be our last trip to this lovely property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Space for a Ski Get-away

We (two families with young adult children) had a great stay at this house. The layout was perfect for us and the place had everything we needed. There was a basement rec room with pool table and big TV where the kids hung out. Two large bedrooms for the parents and a set of 4 bunk beds worked for the kids. We skied two days at Giants Ridge, and the location was ideal for that, but it looks like it would also be a fun place to come in the summer. The owners were helpful - we had one minor hiccup getting the door open and the owner was able to help us within minutes.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot as always

We love it here. This was our third time staying at Birch Bark and won't be our last. Appreciate how well the property is cared for and love the various improvements made over time like the finished basement, patio, and comforts such as wifi and streaming services. The only downside recently has been the increased development occurring nearby as new lots/cabins are being developed which can be noisy from time to time. That said, the location of this property is one of the most protected and naturally quiet given where it sits at the end of the lake and inability to develop most of the land surrounding. We love Lake Wynne but admittedly need help catching more fish :) Thanks for being great hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 22, 2023
Thanks Chad, we appreciate the business and the review! Looking forward to seeing you all again in 2024. Bill and Tanya
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sunsets from the porch were a highlight

What a perfect getaway. The house was gorgeous and very well maintained. It was everything you hope for in a rental - the beds were comfortable, the towels and linens were high quality and the kitchen was well stocked for cooking. This was to be nothing more than a relaxed get away for the two of us and it was exactly that. We read by the fire during the day and in the late afternoon we moved out to the cozy screened porch for wine and cheese and dazzling sunsets. The development itself was ideal. We hiked on the private trails and explored a couple of the private parks. We'll definitely be back for a winter getaway! And as a side note, get the Hotsy Potsy pizza from Vi's in Biwabik. It's a game changer!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 27, 2020
Thank you for staying at BBH! Winter is also so fun on the trails and at Giants Ridge. We look forward to having you as guests again. We will have to try that pizza!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private, Relaxing, and Upscale

A week in Northern Minnesota is a rite of passage for our family. My kids beam with anticipation for weeks and even months prior to our yearly cabin adventure. We’ve done a few years of resort hopping - Gunflint Trail, Ely, Bemidji, Lutsen all fun and so memorable! HOWEVER, Biwabik and this lovely VRBO “Birchbark Hideaway” will become our family’s staple. The word perfect doesn’t seem to fit. We hadn’t even stepped in the house before my kids and I were requesting a return trip for the next year. The privacy, the landscape, and the energy of this corner of Earth is magical. We made sandcastles, caught frogs and reptiles along the shore (bring water shoes!) kayaked and canoed over to uninhabited shoreline, bonfires, swimming, catch in the backyard... that is just to list some of the fun. The love and warmth of this cabin is felt instantly, it deserves its own 5 star review. The small conveniences of a nice Cuisinart Coffee Maker, sharp knives, Tupperware, pots and pans (a well stocked fully-capable kitchen), filtered water out of the fridge, hand soap at the sink, nice washer and dryer, tv for family movie night- WIFI, plush towels, clean comfortable bedding, ping pong in the basement: THE LIST COULD GO ON AND ON! Staying at the older northern resorts always took me a couple of days (half the vacation haha) to get comfortable and feel relaxed because everything is a little, well different. I got to enjoy every moment of our trip because so much dedication and thoughtfulness has gone into making this home comfortable. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING! Ps. Let us know if you ever consider selling ;-)!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 2, 2020
Wow!! Thank you so much for all the kind words. We too love it there and have been told that it reminds people of the boundary waters or Canada. It’s nice to have all the outside amenities of “up north/remote” camping but then go inside to a comfy bed, AC, heat etc. Thanks again for your business! We look forward to having your family as guests again. Take care!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The house and lot is beautiful. Our kids loved the toys and books available and having kayaks and fishing poles available to use was also awesome! This was more than we could’ve hoped for! Also host let us check 2 hours earlier which was much appreciated!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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