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Unique Northwoods Getaway on Private Island

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360 views with over 2,500 acres of water to explore!
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Plenty of room to spread out in this 5,000 sq ft residence!
The TV is only a distraction when you have that view!
Grab a seat next to the fire!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 124799 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Flex room with full sized EZ couch

1 Double Futon

Lower level bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Lower level bunk room

2 Twin Bunk Beds

Main level master bedroom

1 King Bed

Main level office

1 Double Futon

Upstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Powder Room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Unique Northwoods Getaway on Private Island

Looking for a true northwoods getaway for your next family outing? We are offering a vacation experience like no other. Stay at a premier residence on its own private island (see link at end)!

Imagine entering a private drive that takes you through the woods and over a bridge to your own sanctuary. Spread out across 15 acres and in a home with 4,800 square feet, southern facing exposure with expansive windows to let in all that sunshine, high end finishes, and whole tree architecture. Enjoy 360 views with nearly 3,000 feet of shoreline! Access crystal clear waters from a new dock and enjoy world class fishing on nearly three thousand acres on the Little Boy and Wabedo chain of lakes. If you're looking for a slower speed, take a lake tour in the provided sit-on kayak, sit-in kayak, and/or stand-up paddle board. Rainy day? Enjoy a personal home theater + a massive rec room complete with a television, ping pong, pool table, and bar. All new furnishings as of spring 2022. This home has it all!

This home is easy to access from all major surrounding metropolitan areas. It is approximately 3 hours north of Minneapolis, 6 hours from Madison, and 9 hours from Chicago (majority of drive can either be interstate via Minneapolis or scenic via Duluth). We chose the location because of the balance between nature/relaxation and tourist activities (the more densely populated Gull Lake and Cross Lake areas are approx. one hour away). If you want peaceful seclusion but still have access to it all, this is the place for you!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 9:00 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
Long-term renters welcome
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 first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Longville

Located in Longville, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Louise Lake Aquatic Management Area and George Cook Wildlife Management Area. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Longville, MN

What's nearby

  • Little Boy Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Shurd Lakes - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Cooper Lake - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Leech Lake - 31 min drive - 26.3 km
  • Northern Lights Casino - 50 min drive - 46.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Docksider - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Anchorage Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Common Grounds - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Patrick's Fine Dining - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Reaper - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique Northwoods Getaway on Private Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Unique Northwoods Getaway on Private Island?

As of Mar 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Unique Northwoods Getaway on Private Island on Apr 21, 2026 start from $556, 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 Unique Northwoods Getaway on Private Island?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique Northwoods Getaway on Private Island?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Unique Northwoods Getaway on Private Island located?

This family-friendly Longville vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Cooper Lake, Shurd Lakes, and Little Boy Lake. Louise Lake Aquatic Management Area and Wabedo Lake are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent H.

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

Excellent Stay

House looks even better in person! Its was a fun and comfortable getaway. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Family weekend

We enjoyed our stay on this amazing property! The game room was a favorite for the teens, the location and fishing was enjoyed by all. Plenty of room for our family to relax. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

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

Fun house to stay at

The house was a perfect spot to have fun with friends. Plenty of space to relax with a great game room to play and an incredible theater room. We plan on staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

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

Great Northern getaway

The property is very private and has everything needed for all ages. It was a wonderful spot to getaway and relax. Property owner was very responsive and easy to work with. If your looking for a good size home up north on the lake with complete privacy, this is the spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amelia U.

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

Beautiful property!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The hosts were flexible and accommodating. The unit had every thing we needed (minus firewood). The kids enjoyed the lake, kayaks and paddle board, fire pit, decks, game room and movie room. The home has ample room for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Woods to Water Real Estate M.

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

NYE in the woods

This home was the perfect getaway for our large group of friends and our kids to spend 4 days, 3 nights leading up to the new year! Ice fishing, snowmobiling, relaxing in the many entertainment rooms…it was just what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leif J.

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

Extended family cabin trip

We had 14 people age 13-76 for a week. The yard was great for yard games. The kids used the kayaks and paddleboards quite a bit and fished from the dock. We rented a pontoon from Wheeler Marine and had no issues do king and navigating the lake. We had great weather, but during occasional rain the game room was wonderful. Several people needed to work some and there were ample areas and WiFi to be able to separate from the group to work.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

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

Best Vacation in Years

We had 9 family members from 20 to 80 years old. This house was beautiful and spacious. We went kayaking and fishing, sat around the fire at night. It was peaceful and relaxing. We rented a pontoon and the younger peeps had a blast boating and swimming. Such a great trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James L.

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

Amazing Getaway

The property and house are perfect. The property on the island is extremely secluded, the house is incredible, huge and with anything and everything to do. The lake is clear, we spent time on a rented pontoon, and used the paddle board and kayaks provided with this listing. Could not have asked for a better space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wade S.

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

Modern Rustic Island Cabin

We had our adult kids join us for a week of boardgames, ping pong, pool, campfires, and water fun in this large island cabin. Plenty of space to break out into multiple activities. Kitchen is modern and we had no issues cooking for 8 for the week we stayed. Highly recommend attending the turtle races on Wednesdays (during the summer) in town. Entry level to the cabin is at the basement level with the main living space one floor above so staying here might be an issue for people with limited mobility.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Annual family trip

Overall, unique and inviting property. Great for large groups or families. Kitchen and utility well stocked with many items you sometimes need but often forget to bring with you. Mattresses seemed very comfortable, often an unusual trait in other rentals. Great amenities including a movie theatre room. Saw several boats fishing successfully in mid October. Our experience was fantastic. Great star gazing and northen lights viewing. One practical note....there are alot of stairs so be mindful of those who have trouble navigating that. For the record, the main level offers more than enough to do so that someone who does not get around easily will not have to use the stairs....great place!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodney P.

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

Little Boy Cabin of Serenity

This beautiful cabin with super cool log Architecture has plenty of space with really comfortable beds, fun game room away from those that want to sleep. A chill theatre room for those that want to catch a movie. An HDMI to I-Pad adapter is needed to watch Netflix or Amazon Prime movies. This is as private as it gets. We enjoyed some great fishing in this crystal clear lake with hard sandy lake bottom to go with the beach area. The owners are great too work with and they have the cabin stocked nicely with towels, bedding, soaps and shampoo/conditioner. Whoever selects this place will truly enjoy the privacy and comfort of home!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

amy g.

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

Great Stay!

Our party of ten stayed for a full week and had a wonderful time. The check in and out was very seamless and convenient. We found the cabin to have a well-stocked kitchen with everything we needed. The appliances worked great and were large enough to accommodate the needs of our party. The supplied linens were plentiful and of high quality. The whole cabin was very clean and we appreciated the nice touches such throughout that made our stay comfortable. The cabin itself was very large and allowed for spreading out throughout our stay and the common areas were large enough to accommodate our group. We used the kayaks and spent time at the small beach and on the lake which was beautiful. We did rent a pontoon from Wheeler's Marine and found them to be very easy to work with and the drop off and pick up at the public boat access on the lake was very easy. Our entire party really enjoyed our stay and would stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JeMae G.

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

Island Paradise Up North!

Wow! This gorgeous home has it all- including it’s own island! Your cares just melt away while crossing the wooden bridge and driving through the woods to this remote getaway. The home is huge with everything you could possibly want. We were four couples with plenty of space to gather as a group or cozy up in a private nook. The beds we’re comfortable and spread out over three floors. Four bathrooms were easily shared. The large table and sofas offered plenty of seating. The outdoor patio and fire pit had ready seating for 8 which we really appreciated. The private dock was a peaceful place to relax and fish, kayak, star gaze and park a boat if desired. We especially enjoyed the nightly Loon chorus and Northern Lights! The kitchen has everything you’ll need for crowd sized cooking. The surrounding area was great for hiking, biking and visiting the popular Rendezvous Brew Pub in Hackensack. The house also boasts a theater room (!), pool table, ping pong and multiple large screen TVs for streaming movies or gaming. A cozy office with a computer and printer is also available. The large 3-car garage and 2 refrigerators provide ample storage. Deer, swans, owls, beavers snd Loons were some of the animals we enjoyed seeing. All in all, it was a perfect vacation for a multi-family group. The owners were responsive, kind and made everything easy for us. What a gem!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time! Everything that was needed was there! Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

amazing vacation

This house had it all and the owners communicated with so well before and during our stay. Eleven us stayed here for a week, from 9-80 years young. I can’t say enough how impressed we were the house and it’s amenities. Eric and his wife really are detail oriented and go above and beyond to be gracious hosts. From extra blankets, bug spray, paper towels, lake towels, coffee, cooking spices and so much more they really made their house feel like home. The property is absolutely gorgeous. It was lovely to go out to bird watch on the bridge. We kept seeing 2 bald eagles. By the house, on the bridge amd caching fish with the gulls. We rented a pontoon boat and fished everyday but we actually would have been fine without the rental. There was plenty of perch off the deck and full use of kayaks and a SUP. The water was refreshing and clean. Almost everybody got in and swam. We played ping pong and pool when we weren’t outside or playing one of many games Eric and Kim picked out. The kids loved competing in a trivial pursuit game. This was definitely the most well stocked FUN house we’ve rented. I can’t tell you how many games of Sorry we played. It really was awesome. The town has turtle races every Wednesday and it is seriously a Norman Rockwell experience not to be missed. If you rent, take the drive to the Green Scene for dinner. It’s about 35 min away. I had the best tenderloin of my life with an amazing cocktail. Thank you Eric and Kim. We were truly blown away by all the extra VRBO considerations you put into your home. Very grateful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal H.

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

Quiet and secluded.

This is a beautiful and secluded property. Lots of amenities. Appliances are amazing and the kitchen had everything we needed and more. Game room was a good hangout spot. Theater room is comfortable with nice protector and sound. Lake was clean and plenty of fish. If looking to get away from the busyness of life this is a great place to do it. Kayaks and paddle board was nice to have available.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt E.

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

Outstanding Lake Home

Our family stayed at this lake home in late June/early July 2022. The home is beautiful and we had plenty of room for our entire family. The home was clean and the pictures don't do it justice. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you would ever need for food preparation and serving (lots of plates/glasses/silverware/coffee mugs). The beds were extremely comfortable. Having a theatre room in the basement was cool, but we ended up using it only once. On the other hand, everyone enjoyed the game room on the main level above the garage. The pool table and ping pong table were used almost every night and it was nice to have something else for entertainment when it rained. The property is quiet and secluded and the lake wasn't very busy during our late June stay. The dock was great (especially the large platform at the end) and we had plenty of room to tie up our 17 ft fishing boat and still have use of the dock. We used the complimentary kayaks and paddle board and caught a lot of fish (walleye, northern, largemouth bass, panfish) during our stay. My father-in-law appreciated the separate flat path from the driveway to the dock since the stairs down to the dock would have been difficult for him. Eric (owner) was extremely responsive and the checkin and checkout process was smooth. Overall, our family had a great week and look forward to renting again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessie F.

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

Unique getaway

Our stay was fantastic. Great amenities with the rec room and the theatre room-kids and adults had a blast! Host was available to answer questions. It was secluded, quiet, and right on the water! Lots of room for all 3 families to be together and spread out into own space when necessary. Great vacation spot!.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Eric

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We have been renting a property on VRBO in Galena, IL for the past few years and have 5-star ratings. We are not a rental company. We are homeowners, family members, and fellow VRBO customers, and want to do everything in our power to create a great experience and lasting memories for our guests. Our approach is to give you all the comforts of home and streamline your stay. But don't just take our word for it...check out what our guests have to say at VRBO listing 1411533.

Why they chose this property

We love nature and being on the water. We have stayed in several lakefront homes in various locations over the years and have never been wowed like the moment we first set foot in this home. It is a true getaway with no neighbors immediately next door and no crowds. Once you come, you won't want to leave!

What makes this property unique

- premier residence with high end finishes and whole tree architecture
- located on private island with bridge access
- 360 water views
- 3,000 feet of shoreline
- 3,000 acres across Little Boy and Wabedo chain of lakes
- massive rec room with pool table, ping pong, and bar
- personal home theater
- EV charging on site upon request (pending vehicle compatibility...we have two plugs but are less familiar with equipment required)

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