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Cottage-themed 3BR getaway at Giants Ridge

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Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Bathroom amenities

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Loft

1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Main floor 2

1 Queen Bed

Main Floor 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Cottage-themed 3BR getaway at Giants Ridge

Nestled under a grove of towering conifers and overlooking beautiful Wynne Lake, Pinecone Cottage is our newest property next to Giants Ridge Recreation Area. Enjoy direct access to the Mesabi Trail, the Giants Ridge mountain bike park, alpine and nordic skiing, beach, playground and outdoor summer pool/hottub, plus classic northern Minnesota “lake place” living from this spacious home directly within the Giants Ridge Golf & Ski Resort complex. Fully renovated in a cozy northwoods cottage theme in 2019, this is the perfect location for your getaway up north!
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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Aurora

Located in Aurora, this vacation home is on a lake. 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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Biwabik, MN

What's nearby

  • Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Chamonix Chair - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • J-Bar - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Calgary Chair - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rocky Top Chair - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rudy's Bar and Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Vi's Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Copper Nickel Public House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burnt Onion Kitchen & Brews - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Cottage-themed 3BR getaway at Giants Ridge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Cottage-themed 3BR getaway at Giants Ridge?

As of Mar 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage-themed 3BR getaway at Giants Ridge on Mar 21, 2026 start from $304, 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.

Is Cottage-themed 3BR getaway at Giants Ridge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage-themed 3BR getaway at Giants Ridge?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage-themed 3BR getaway at Giants Ridge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage-themed 3BR getaway at Giants Ridge located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is steps from Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort and Chamonix Chair. J-Bar and Sarajevo Chair are also within 15 minutes.

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. 30 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marjan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the cabin was extremely clean and great location, walkable to Giant's Ridge. We had a great time and would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was great, perfect for a golf trip and the cottage was exactly as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

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

Great stay!

Perfect accommodations for a family of five.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Decor was very cute and furniture arrangement was really nice. Everything was sparkling clean, bedrooms were roomy.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy U.

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

Great stay for skiing

Just as pictured. Clean and convenient. Had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Winter trip

Great family place. Easy to access Giants Ridge other nearby towns.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AJ C.

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

Cabin Getaway

Wonderful property. Well kept, clean, and fantastic location. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

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

Great Getaway Ski Weekend!

We stayed Friday to Monday. It’s a great location. Less than 5 minutes to the ski hill and 10 min from biwabik for groceries. Had everything we needed to be comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alix H.

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

Perfect

Perfect for my family, very clean. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elliot W.

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

Great Stay at Giants Ridge

This was a great location for our party of 5 who were visiting for a wedding. The villa was clean, spacious and close to the beach/pool area. Would recommend staying here to anyone looking for a family vacation. Thank you Shawn for being an excellent host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny V.

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

First stay at Giants Ridge

We had a wonderful time at this beautiful little getaway. The property was clean and a perfect location for our family to stay while skiing at Giants Ridge. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Great cottage.

Awesome location near Giant's Ridge. Very clean & nicely finished. Great deck!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

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

Ski villa at the ridge

This was a great place to stay for my wife and I, and 2 other couples. This was perfect for the section ski race weekend. We will definitely try to rent this place again. Loved the breakfast nook as well. Well done!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

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

Great stay for golf weekend

We have stayed here before. Everything was great. As advertised. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thom S.

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

Thank You!

4 days of golf, 3 nights lodging, 108 holes played and the lodging was great, golf is another story:) Thanks much!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mimi K.

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

great time at Giants Ridge

Our time at this VRBO was so fun. The place was spotless when we arrived. The villa was cosy and well designed. Owner Shaun was always timely with responses to questions or concerns before and during our stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruby T.

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

Wonderful stay

The condo is clean, well-kept and quiet, located less than a 5 min walk to the Chamonix lift. We don't need to drive most of the time.The beds are comfortable. Many spicies and seasonings. The pots and pans are new
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen G.

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

Snowmobiling and skiing family weekend

I wanted to buy this cabin - it was so perfectly located and perfect for our family. We will just have to settle for re-booking soon. The snowmobiling trail was immediately adjacent to the cabin and we rode for 100 miles - getting to tour the iron range from a sled is very cool. The next day we all skied downhill and were able to simply walk across the road with our gear. Very easy to return to the cabin for lunch and a break on the sunny deck. Our family thought we had the perfect long weekend together and we will definately recommend this cabin to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruby T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our 2nd year staying at the condo. Love it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Cozy and modern. Perfect for our family getaway

Our family loves to get “up north” in the winter and the villa was just what we hoped. Clean and cozy, our family of 6 settled right in and enjoyed the loft sleeping area, the fireplace, cottage style table, and the well appointed kitchen. We loved the style and convenience to Giants Ridge for some chilly but enjoyable ski days. Our host was very responsive and made sure we had our door code in plenty of time. Arriving at night and in sub-zero temps, that was very appreciated. We all agreed we would come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

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

great spot

We highly enjoyed our stay at this property. It was well equipped--kitchen and baths had everything you could need. It was well-kept. Great location near the lake. Only glitch was that we didn't receive our door code in advance, so we had to call the property manager for access upon arrival, but our call was promptly answered and we got in right away. Great customer service.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

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

Great quiet vacation

Property was very nice and clean. Shawn was quick to answer questions and ensure we had a great stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison C.

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

Perfection!

The property exceeded expectations and was perfect for our family. Kitchen was well stocked with supplies, beds were comfortable, and the common spaces were light and bright! The property has access to a beach with a beautiful view and the pool was great for the kids! Giants Ridge in the summer time offers something for everyone! We’ll be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail M.

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

Great spot!

We were close to skiing at Giant's Ridge. Our place was great...clean and had everything we needed. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allen G.

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

Family getaway

Perfect place to stay for a fun week
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Shawn Callahan

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I am a degreed professional with a variety of passions and interests. In addition to an engineering career, I have worked in the natural foods industry (various roles over several years at a food co-op), nutritional counseling, and residential construction and interior design. For the past several years, I have been dedicated to the design/build of Green Gate Guest Houses- 10 unique lodging options within the Giants Ridge Recreation Area.

I have a passion for all areas of construction, design, technology, sustainable living, renewable energy, etc., and enjoy putting ideas into action through the myriad of projects I always have going!

I enjoy nature, outdoors, exercise (running, hiking, cycling, skiing, etc), as well as the culture and arts of the city. I've traveled domestically and internationally, and value the insight gained from experiencing new cultures. I often bring back design ideas that are eventually incorporated into various projects around the property. Looking forward to some time in Scandinavia next.

Having operated my vacation rental properties for about a decade now, I have been fortunate to host such a variety of wonderful guests from all over the planet, and have enjoyed being part of the community in my hosting and travels.

Why they chose this property

I enjoy this property because it a 1 minute walk to the skiing (alpine lifts and xc trails) in the winter, and next to all the summer recreation as well. Easy access just off the Giants Ridge Road, with the Mesabi Trail, hiking trails, beach/water sports, and Giants Ridge golf, mountain bike trails, climbing tower, and restaurants all within 1/4 mile.

What makes this property unique

Pinecone Cottage is literally the nearest stand alone property to the alpine lifts/xc trails at Giants Ridge, its a short walk from your door to the spur trail just across the road.

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