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Private cabin on pristine lake with prize fishing!

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Exterior
Miscellaneous
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Nevis, MN
  • Place, East Crooked Lake
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Itasca State Park
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Place, Mississippi Headwaters
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Private cabin on pristine lake with prize fishing!

Get away from the hustle of every-day life and unwind in this totally private and peaceful cabin with modern amenities. The enchanted cabin overlooks Big Mantrap lake, a prize-fishing lake. The space is completely private and has its own dock. Mantrap allows very limited development, so you'll only see people if that's what you want! Your only noticeable neighbors are across the lake. The cabin and property are the perfect spot if your goal is the total peace and quiet of the northwoods, or if you're more active and want to take advantage of the pristine waters of Big Mantrap for water sports or big time fishing. Typical fishing experiences include Muskie, Northern Pike, and Bass (among others). The cabin is perched up high and near the end of a peninsula at the mouth of a calm and quiet fishing cove (known as a prime fishing spot)!
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Well-behaved pets are allowed. No fencing exists.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
We try to make check out as easy as possible. Please pile up your towels and no need to strip the beds.
Please throw out leftover foods - cold and room temperature, but no need to take out the trash. Please load up the dishwasher, but there's no need to run it.
Please check over the property for any personal items and make sure furniture is in its original location. And that's it!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 5096937
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Nevis

Nevis is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kabekona Wildlife Management Area and East Crooked Lake, while Paul Bunyan Historical Museum and Woodtick Theatre are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Nevis, MN

What's nearby

  • East Crooked Lake - 26 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Paul Bunyan State Forest - 39 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Itasca State Park - 49 min drive - 55.0 km
  • Mississippi Headwaters - 59 min drive - 65.1 km
  • Itasca State Park - 63 min drive - 65.4 km

Getting around

  • Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Herman Stern Dining Hall - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Lyngstad Dining Hall - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Camp Wilderness Mobile Trading Post - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Pickerel Cabin - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Northern Lights Council - ‬31 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private cabin on pristine lake with prize fishing! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Private cabin on pristine lake with prize fishing!?

As of Jun 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private cabin on pristine lake with prize fishing! on Aug 8, 2026 start from $293, 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 Private cabin on pristine lake with prize fishing!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private cabin on pristine lake with prize fishing!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private cabin on pristine lake with prize fishing! located?

Situated in Nevis, this cabin is within 12 mi (20 km) of East Crooked Lake, Paul Bunyan State Forest, and Forestedge Winery. Kabekona Lake and Kabekona Wildlife Management Area are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Dan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved everything about this lovely cabin perched on the hill. Jeannie is the perfect host. The cabin is wonderfully appointed in a quiet, remote setting. Brilliant sunsets every evening. Mantrap Lake is a gem with so many bays and picturesque settings around every bend. Trumpeter swans trumpeting, loons continually calling, herons, eagles, sandhill cranes. Excellent fishing, we easily caught bass and crappies. What more could one ask for. It is a slice of heaven on earth. Dan and Marlene
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 8, 2026
Thanks for much for your kind words, Dan. We think of Mantrap the same way!
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin, very clean and nicely decorated. Did get a little warm in the main bedroom with just the a/c unit in the loft area the few days it was humid and in the 80s while there. Definitely a woodsy retreat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026

About the host

Hosted by Jeannie Ericson

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We are a family dedicated to our midwestern roots and the beauty of the north woods. We use this cabin only a few weeks a year, so we want to share it with others. When we interact through the app, you'll be talking to the owners and not a business with no vested interest. We care about the property and want you to have an amazing time!

Why they chose this property

Big Mantrap Lake is a coveted lake at the top of the Mantrap chain. The water has amazing clarity, and it provides abundant fishing. County restrictions provide for only very limited building, so it's private and quiet almost all of the time. The property itself sits on the northern end of the lake and far away from areas with more cabins and population. Big Mantrap is specially designated as a protection zone for the Loon. You'll awaken to their song and be treated with new families playing in front of the dock every summer. It truly is enchanted!

What makes this property unique

This land has been in our family since the 1950s, and this cabin is roughly 20 years old. It's an incredibly special place away from the hustle and bustle of every day life. Our family enjoys everything from relaxing in the quiet or fishing for a prized Northern Pike or Muskie. The cabin sits in a great ski cove, and is set up perfectly for water sports behind a speed boat. It also limits the waves on windy days being in a cove if you prefer paddleboarding or kayaking. In other words, however you relax, this property and Big Mantrap lake will accommodate you! We hope you'll cherish it as much as we have for generations!

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