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A campfire surrounded by rocks in a forest setting.
A cabin with a snow-covered yard, a sled, and a snowmobile.
A wooden-paneled room with a black leather sofa, red cushions, a wooden coffee table with a red bowl, and wall-mounted decorations including a clock and framed pictures.
A bedroom with a plaid bedspread, two wall-mounted lamps, a deer artwork, and two circular wall decorations.
A cozy living room with a red leather sofa, a wooden dining table with chairs, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Internet

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McGregor, MN
  • Place, Round Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Horseshoe Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Sandy Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

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What's nearby

  • Round Lake - 3 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Horseshoe Lake - 4 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Big Sandy Lake - 8 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Island Lake - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Minnesota National Golf Course - 10 min drive - 16.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Zorbaz - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bann's Bar and Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Kirby's Place - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Craft House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Last Chance Pub N Grub - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabin Life pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Cabin Life?

As of Oct 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cabin Life on Oct 30, 2026 start from $329, 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 Cabin Life?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabin Life?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cabin Life located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Round Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Horseshoe Lake and Island Lake. Sandy River Lake and Big Sandy Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The host is very kind and so accommodating! Generous with food packages. The boat is a great addition! Nice location. We found the property a bit downtrodden and could have been cleaner
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet family fun

We had a great stay! Chris was super welcoming and helpful, checking in to see if we needed anything. We enjoyed the area, time outside, delicious restaurants, and some downtime together. All in all, a very nice trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 2, 2021
It was great hosting you , thanks for leaving the place in great shape . Come back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

mom's picnic

Chris was a great host and wish I had the time to enjoy the cabin, lake, boat and ATVs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay again!

This was the 2nd time me husband and I stayed, Chris was a great host and it was much needed time away!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Summer Get Away

We enjoyed a wonderful relaxing stay at this property. The host was very accommodating and very responsive, any requests for help with the cabin and the toys were promptly responded to. Boat was excellent, and there were fish in the lake to catch. We did some four wheeling which was also a great adventure as there are many paths to take and explore right from the property. Overall, it was a great cabin experience, nice accommodation with plenty for us to do.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceeded Expectations!

Our family had a fantastic stay. Chris met us upon check-in to show us the cabin and how to run the dune buggies/boat. He even left us a s’mores and breakfast kit! This cabin has everything you need to have a great Up North vacation. Very clean and was better than the pictures described. Will definitely be renting here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 14, 2021
Thanks ! I enjoyed your family. You’re welcome back anytime. Thanks for leaving the place nicer than you found it .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

The listing was accurate, no surprises, Chris was amazing to work with. The boat was great, caught and released over a 100 fish in 2 days with 4 people. The buggies were fun to run around in even though we brought our own ATV’s. Would recommend to others and will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little cabin and host goes above and beyond

I just want to reiterate what others have said, namely that Chris is a great host, the amenities are awesome, and the pictures don't do the cabin justice. We all had a great time. It was our 15 month old's first time on a boat and he just loved it. We even caught a couple Northern! Our dog loved the neighbors and everyone was very tolerant of her snooping around. Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 2, 2021
Thanks for the kind words, It was a real pleasure hosting you. I really hope you do come back. Thanks again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend fishing with family

Chris is a great host, so much more than expected provided inside the cabin! So awesome to have boat use, the lake was great fun and we found enough good fish spots to make a meal. Regretfully never had time to use the atvs- we should have stayed longer! Comfy beds, great space. Highly recommend. (My 4 star for cleanliness refers to the outside, the yard could use a little tidying. Inside was very clean!) Thanks Chris for providing a great place on a Great Lake, with a boat!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabinlife is the Good Life

This cabin was great. It is a cabin, in the truest sense. We didn’t have to worry about breaking decor, keeping it spotless; etc. It felt like a place for my family to just enjoy. Chris was there to greet us when we arrived at 9:30 PM, showed us around and even came back the next morning to show us the how the buggies worked, show us where the boat was; etc. He also checked on us via text a couple of times. It was evident that it was important to him that we had everything we needed and enjoyed ourselves. We truly appreciated the s’mores and fish fry supplies. The cabin is located at the end of a dead-end, so no traffic. It’s a short walk or drive to the lake. We spent a lot of time using the fishing boat and catching our fair share of pan fish, Northern and Bass. The kids loved riding in the buggies. And, there were trails all over but really they were just happy when we took them on the loop around the house. We also enjoyed a couple bonfires and lots of time just playing outside. The cabin has everything you need. The neighbors were friendly. Chris was a great host. We’ll likely book again - maybe even this summer.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on May 31, 2021
Thanks for the kind words . You have a wonderful family and are welcome back anytime. Thanks for leaving the place so clean . Not one dirty dish and washed the towels . I highly recommend these guest .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

We came up from Chicago and the drive was totally worth it to unwind for the week. The property was perfect and so quiet. Our lab absolutely loved running around and enjoying all the sniffs and sticks he could find. We enjoyed the bonfire one night. We took the boat our multiple times and the atv’s were awesome. Definetly let Chris take you out for a tour of the area. The next time we went the map on our cell phone helped us not get lost. The bonus of a washer and dryer was helpful after our atv rides and Chris leaves you detergent which is a plus. Chris checked in with us each day and gave us options of what to do in the area and made sure we had everything we needed. He left us eggs , bacon and other supplies to make s’mores ! My husband made ribs on a smoker that was there and they were great. Overall we loved our trip and will definetly be back in the future. There is a grocery store about 10 minutes away although we did bring a cooler of some meats we had at home. If you want to relax and chill and zone out and be comfortable this is the place to be. There is cell service along with wifi. Chris thank you for being so accommodating and letting us have an amazing vacation. Hawk is still sleeping it off!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

We will be back! Chris was an amazing host that went above and beyond!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time!

We really enjoyed our stay. Nice house not too far from the lake. All kinds of fun stuff available (dune buggies, fire pit with smores supplies, etc.). Boat's available to use; really enjoyed riding around the lake. Chris was a great host, totally recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation cabin

Chris was a great host! Had so much fun with the ATVs and boating on lake minnewawa! He includes almost anything you need for a great vacation and is a wonderful host! Second time there and will definitely be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend getaway

Great weekend getaway, we had a great time at Chris’s place, he is very responsive. Any questions we had he responded within just a few minutes and everything was just as listed. We had fun using the four wheeler‘s and a great boat ride on the lake. I will definitely be using Chris again next summer and I would recommend his place to anyone who’s looking to get away and have some peace and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great value

What a great place to stay with plenty of things to do thrown in. The house is a cabin near the lake, with a boat dock a short walking distance away. The boat held us 4 comfortable and was fully equipped for fishing and playing on the water. Would be great with kids as well with the tubes. There are 2 bedrooms with beds and another bed in the second living area, which was perfect for us. The house was well stocked with everything you could need and more. We needed a filet knife and texted the owner, who showed up 3 minutes later with the knife. The owners are very attentive and responsive and check in by text daily to see if you need anything. The go carts are great fun with the trails that start right on the property and go throughout the community. This place was unlike any other we have stayed in and we will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent choice

Chris was an excellent host, good communication, cabin has everything you need, kids and dog approved!! Loved it there wish my stay was longer.. can’t wait til next year to stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Great stay. Had fun fishing and riding in the dune buggies
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good getaway

The cabin was pretty much what you would expect to find in a cabin in the woods. Many amenities included in the price, boat, dune buggies, tunes, etc. Chris even left some eggs and fresh bacon in the fridge for us as well as toys for our dogs! Does not have A/C so could get stuffy and pretty warm on hot, humid days
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful getaway!

We had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the serene cabin, and the fun buggies and boat! We'll be booking again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

I'd give 10 stars if I could!

This is the 2nd year we have stayed at this property and hoping it will be annual vacation we do every year. Our family can't rave enough about it. Chris made improvements to the layout which makes the cabin feel even more roomy and comfy. There isn't anything that is NOT included. Boat and dune buggies come will full gas tanks (which saves tons with the gas prices right now!), smores and breakfast kits, all the fishing gear you need, plus much more! Chris was very helpful with daily activity suggestions. We took him up on his suggestions of a meat raffle one night and bingo the other night which was tons of fun. We ended up catching the max amount of fish we could keep so will be a trip to remember! Highly recommend this property!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nothing short of amazing!

I will rent this cabin again in a heartbeat! Pictures don't do it justice, he did a nice job making it nice. Boat and dune buggies were a blast!! Bar/Restaurant is within walking distance, the lake is a 2-minute walk and the fire pit in the back is very private and in the middle of the woods. Chris is very nice and hospitable. 5 stars had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place, great host, great memories!!

Chris met us at the property and showed us around, everything you need (and would want) is here. The dune buggies were a lot of fun, the boat was great! Chris had great communication and was very friendly! We will be going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

Chris goes above and beyond. Not only did he have the Dune buggy and boat available. There was bacon eggs and hashbrowns in the fridge. Smore stuff for the kids. Everything ready to build a fire. He really made our time away enjoyable. I hope Chris gets more properties and applies the same effort he puts into this one. If your looking for a country getaway this is the place. Thanks again. I'll be back this winter for the snowmobiles and ice fishing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication

Family get away

The owner was extremely helpful. He had a lot of activity options for us to do which was great, go carts, paddleboard, boat, horse shoes, etc. He was available anytime we had a question.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
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