Lakeside bliss and serenity in the Northwoods

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A cozy cabin interior with a large sliding glass door leading to a deck, a fireplace, and a high ceiling.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining area, kitchen, and a staircase leading to a loft.
A wooden interior with a staircase, dining table, and chairs.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, a sink, and bar stools.
A cabin with two beds, a window, and a wooden ceiling.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Makinen, MN
  • Place, Veterans Park Ely Lake Beach
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1-Loft

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room (Extra Sleeping Available)

1 Double Bed and 2 Double Futons

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom-Indoor Full Bathroom/Shower

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom Outdoor: Outhouse

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the neighborhood

Makinen

Located in Makinen, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Chamonix Chair and Helsinki Chair are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area and Saint Louis River. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Makinen, MN

What's nearby

  • Veterans Park Ely Lake Beach - 30 min drive - 34.7 km
  • U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame - 31 min drive - 38.7 km
  • Paul Wellstone Memorial & Historic Site - 31 min drive - 38.3 km
  • Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area - 34 min drive - 43.0 km
  • Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort - 46 min drive - 53.1 km

Getting around

  • Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing) - 44 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside bliss and serenity in the Northwoods pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakeside bliss and serenity in the Northwoods?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside bliss and serenity in the Northwoods?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside bliss and serenity in the Northwoods located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Saint Louis River and within 16 mi (25 km) of Esquagama Lake and Superior National Forest. Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area and Cedar Island Lake are also within 16 mi (25 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. 148 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 152 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

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
Everything was perfect and as advertised, cannot wait to visit here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin that can accommodate a full family. With plenty of yard space to play yard games with the kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 22, 2026
We are so glad you had a nice time!! Thank you for leaving the cabin so clean! We would love to have you stay at our cabin again! Thank you Sandy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Go here every year. Excellent get away and awesome owners!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property that really suited our family needs, and very responsive hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property! Stocked with everything you may need, nice quiet lake, big yard, and the hosts are great! We’ve stayed here several times with our family and love it!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 3, 2026
Thanks Christine, for your kind comments.. We love having your and your family stay at our cabin and you always leave it so clean.. verh much appreciate 🙌 Take Care, hope to see ya's next year! Sandy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at Sandy and Ed’s cabin! It was very clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed for a relaxing getaway. The lake view was absolutely beautiful, and the spacious yard was perfect for our dogs to run around and play. The inside was cozy and had plenty of room for us to relax and enjoy our stay. Overall, it was a great experience, and we would definitely recommend this cabin to anyone looking for a peaceful getaway, especially those traveling with dogs!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 5, 2026
Thank you for your kind comments Summer, We are so happy you guys had a nice time. We would love for you guys to come back we forward to having you back 😉 Sandy & Ed
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 6th straight year at Lakeside Bliss, and it never disappoints. We hope to be back and keep our family tradition rolling!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 1, 2026
Thank you Blake, for staying with us again!! We hope to see you next year to keep the good times rolling:) Until next year take care.. Ed & Sandy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
What a beautiful place! Peaceful, quiet, and very welcoming. Perfect space for a family getaway on the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, and warm, comfortable cabin atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was absolutely stunning!! Couldn’t ask for a more peaceful setting. The beach provided perfect wading height for height for children & adults (no actual sandy beach for sitting or playing). All of the water toys were a huge perk! We loved kayaking and paddle boarding. The beds were quite small for two people to share but overall the rooms were comfortable & had what we needed for our stay. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second visit and we still love it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, peaceful, private.. nice lake!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 5th year staying at Lakeside Bliss! We are never at a loss of things to do, and the beautiful cabin and lake never disappoint.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin had everything we needed! Great flat yard for games, nice area for swimming and using kayaks. Peaceful lake with minimal boat traffic. Lake is a little small for skiing and tubing but we did tube some with the kids. The one room with 2 beds is loft. It has great views, but kind of noisy since it is open to the kitchen and living area. Beds are very nice. The no odor outhouse was a bonus so no one had to wait to use the one bathroom inside! Highly recommend this cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

We had an absolutely wonderful time staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 24, 2022
That's great to hear Karli, thanks for staying at our cabin and leaving it so clean:) Ed & Sandy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Vacation

Very nice cabin style!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 24, 2022
Thanks for staying at our cabin Amber, Ed & sandy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a great family weekend. It's a secluded area with not much around and was perfect for late nights around the fire watching the stars and a huge yard for the kids to run! The cabin was clean and perfect for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

October weekend

Great location. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 6, 2021
Thanks for staying at out cabin and keeping it so clean.. Hope to see you next fall:) Ed & Sandy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

August stay

Great vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 14, 2024
Glad you had a great time! Thanks for staying at our cabin:) Ed & Sandy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabin was clean and has everything you need. Nice quiet beautiful lake had a great time.

Nice cozy lake and they have anything you pretty much need beautiful cabin had a great little vacation and if you have any questions Sandy responds quickly had great time
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 28, 2020
Thanks for the review and nice comments. Glad you had a great time :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

We had a fun family get away. Spent tons of time in the lake swimming and kayaking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 16, 2025
We are so happy you enjoyed your time at the cabin. The weather was perfect during your stay! Thank for staying at our family cabin:) Sandy & Ed
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

This was a perfect stay for a long weekend up north on the lake. It was a nice quiet property and was well stocked with the essentials! Absolutely loved our stay and we will be back next fall!
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 28, 2020
Awesome Mandy, so glad you had a great time and that you will be back next year!. We look forward to it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

The property was beautiful with everything as described and much to do! I would recommend this to anyone looking for a getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 5, 2023
Thanks for your kind words.... so glad everyone had a great time! Thanks for stay with us:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely wonderful

This property was truly amazing. We loved every minute of our stay. Can not wait to go back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 8, 2020
Hi Josh & family, We are so happy you all had a great time! We look forward to having you stay again next year! Thank you, Ed & Sandy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Secluded retreat

Great place to get away from the bustle and hustle.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 24, 2022
Glad to hear you were able to get away and enjoy some quiet bliss in the woods:) Thanks for staying at our cabin, Ed & Sandy
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