Beautiful, elegant and restored Historic Lodge in Northern Minnesota.

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9.8

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Beach view

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

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Marcell, MN

Grand Rapids, MN (GPZ-Itasca County)50 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Great Room

1 Double Futon

Main Level Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Main Level Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 4

2 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Main Level

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Marcell Lodge is a lodging opportunity in the Edge of the Wilderness area and is located on Ranier Lake. The Marcell Lodge is a restored 2,500 sq ft 4 bedroom, 2 bath log cabin that is on the National Register of Historic Places. This unique, elegant, and beautiful lodge has a full kitchen, air conditioning, 3 levels, large indoor porch, private dock, swimming area, 2 bathrooms, laundry machines, and a very large great room! The Lodge is in a private setting but is located on the site of the Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center so you are in close walking distance from a picnic shelter, interpretive trail, other historic buildings, a fishing pier, outdoor amphitheater, and the Discovery Center itself which includes modern interpretive displays, a gift shop, and environmental education programs throughout the summer. The Marcell Lodge also connects to the sidewalk system which leads to various businesses in Marcell and the Marcell Recreation Area which has a playground, tennis courts, and a paved trail.
Terrific Fishing
Located on Ranier Lake and the site of the Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center
Private Dock & Swimming Area
Near Numerous Outdoor Recreation Opportunities
Campfire Pit with firewood provided
FREE Wifi
Boat w 15 hp motor, canoe, kayaks, paddle boards, and paddles Included with rental

Property manager

Tim Johnson

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Beach view

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Marcell

Located in Marcell, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Civilian Conservation Camp Camp 707-F14 is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Scenic State Park and Newburg Bay. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Marcell, MN

Restaurants

‪Timberwolf Inn - ‬3 min drive
‪Riley's Cannibal Junction - ‬14 min drive
‪Pine Cone Soup & Sandwich Cafe - ‬6 min walk
‪The Pine Cone Cafe - ‬6 min walk
‪Timberwolf Inn - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful, elegant and restored Historic Lodge in Northern Minnesota. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful, elegant and restored Historic Lodge in Northern Minnesota.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful, elegant and restored Historic Lodge in Northern Minnesota.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful, elegant and restored Historic Lodge in Northern Minnesota. located?

This family-friendly Marcell cabin is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center, Newburg Bay, and Marcell Family Center. Turtle Lake is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

Jun 24, 2024

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Amazing!

We had a wonderful time. The lodge is beautiful! The view of the lake and the lake itself are amazing! The privacy was so nice and peaceful. We will definitely be coming back!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Jun 19, 2024

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Up North log cabin adventure

A beautiful log cabin, the tall pines and nicely maintained grounds.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

Sep 9, 2023

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Nice weekend in Marcell

Cabin was exactly as described. Very cool historic cabin that has everything you need for a fun weekend. Will definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe T., Bolingbrook, IL

Aug 31, 2023

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Great place!!!

The place was perfect!!!!! Very clean and all the amenities that you need! I feel privileged having stayed in a place like this. I caught 25 Northern Pike trolling on the SW side of the lake using a black spinner bait. Special thanks to George & Rocky who were great chatting to and very knowledgeable. Thanks Tim!!!!!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

Aug 15, 2023

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We love the Marcell Lodge

We had a wonderful stay at the Marcell Lodge! The lodge itself is historic, but wonderfully updated with many modern touches. The kitchen was great & fully stocked, and there were plenty of beds to spread out. The grounds are kept wonderfully manicured & the overall service from Tim & the team was exceptional (checking on us daily for fire wood & boat gas refills, handling quickly a couple small issues we had, etc.). Marcell itself is small, but the Pine Cone Cafe & Timberwolf Inn were both great places to grab a bite, and the Frontier Sports store offers just about everything (gas, bait, groceries, beer, ice cream, souvenirs, etc.). For more options, Bigfork is only about 10 mins north. Tons of great trails & lakes in the area. All in all 5/5 stars & we can't wait to come back!

Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig F.

Jul 23, 2023

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Amazing!

The cabin was beautiful! So clean and well taken care of. We slept the best we had in years probably because it was so quiet, cool and dark! Everything was ready for us from the boat with fuel, to the fire pit and wood supply to the nicely stocked kitchen! Best vacation ever!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah C.

Jul 12, 2023

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Classic Lake Time

The Lodge was lovely and spacious. The kitchen had everything we needed. We especially loved the use of the boat, kayaks, and paddleboards. Of course, it is remote, which for my family was the point, so get your provisions before you head to the Lodge. The Discovery Center staff was helpful as we planned activities like a hike to the Lost Forty. Overall, it was a wonderful and we hope to rent it again someday.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Royce W.

Jul 5, 2023

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The perfect getaway

Clean nice place. Great people to work with. One of my best vacations ever.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Jun 14, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Beautiful property, loved the kayaks and paddle boards on-site. Easy to work with property manager. Has everything you need to make meals and the washer and dryer was a huge plus! Sleeping arrangements were great with lots of options.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

May 30, 2023

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Family Fun

Great accommodations. Everything you need is provided. Lovely historical cabin with hiking near by, fishing and water gactivities. Quiet peaceful property. Would stay here again in a heartbeat!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy I.

Oct 24, 2022

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Nice get away to Edge of Wilderness

Great communication leading up to our stay. The property was beautiful, clean and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The boys loved the kayaks and the lake. We had a wonderful stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brittany D.

Aug 28, 2022

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Best rental!

This cabin is an absolute treasure! We enjoyed the secluded feel while still close to everything you need. We greatly enjoyed using the kayaks and paddleboards and our kids love swimming in the sand area. The water is so clear we could actually see the fish wr were catching and was so warm and inviting to swim in. The cabin itself is amazing. The beds are comfortable and it has a very homey feel. The kitchen is also fully stock with everything you need and has more than enough room for family and friends to enjoy the great outdoors. We will be back to stay here again!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Douglas D.

Aug 22, 2022

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Nice getaway

Everything went smoothly. The lodge and lake setting were fantastic. Very glad to see a lake with little development and most shore land owners only had lightly developed shorelines (I.e., they didn’t rip out all the vegetation and put in big sterile sand beaches with no fish habitat). That sad fishing was so-so, but obviously not the lodge owners fault. Largemouth bass and bluegill were abundant and easily caught. Wish we would have had more time to chase after the crappie. The boat, motor, kayaks, paddle boards and canoe were a big hit for my family. I wanted to do a little more hiking and biking, but the kids loved just relaxing in the water and paddling around. My 5 year old grandson loved the small beach and shallow water. He played almost continuously there. Great fun every day we stayed.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia A.

Aug 8, 2022

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Rustic Retreat

If you need some peace and quiet- this is the place! We were thrilled to be able to stay in this historic cabin/lodge from 1934 and yet- have modern conveniences. We only left the premises once to hike. We had a great time with the grandkids. So many activities to keep them busy. We escaped the 90+ temperature from the Twin Cities. Each day it was between 70-80’s. Bring a light jacket!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua N.

Aug 2, 2022

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Amazing cabin for a large groups

Excellent location with everything you could need. We had a blast. Lake is small but the fishing was great and the kids loved swimming. The historic lodge is really cool and the amenities were wonderful.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce M.

Jun 29, 2022

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Wonderful Lodge

It was a wonderful log cabin lodge with a private setting. The host was very helpful and the place was immaculate.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Kelly K.

Jun 20, 2022

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Beautiful historic property!

This amazing, historic log cabin cabin is set on a small hill overlooking the lake. The view can't be beat. The kitchen is well stocked with everything but the food and seasonings! This property is move in ready.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

Jun 14, 2022

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Super peaceful.....

Really liked our stay! The mosquitoes were INSANE!!! but that's not the cabins fault... bring your spray and itch cream! All the full size beds were comfy, but all the twins were pretty uncomfortable that's was the only thing. Luckily our group was small, so the 2 kids shared a full bed because one of them didn't want to sleep in the twin again. That was the only thing... everything else was wonderful!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

Feb 21, 2022

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Amazing

Must see!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chia

Jan 18, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire L.

Dec 29, 2021

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Classic NORTH WOODS Ccc lodge

Enjoyed our stay tremendously at this historic lodge! A true gem in the chippeawa National Forest.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim m.

Dec 26, 2021

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A great Lodge

It was a lovely holiday getaway! The historic lodge has been restored with modern features, the kitchen was great, lake views were amazing. We even took time to do some research on the CCC Lodge. It will be on my shortlist to book in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nick V.

Aug 29, 2021

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Exceptional Up North Experience

This is our first time staying at the Marcell Lodge and it will not be our last. We booked the Lodge needing to get out of the Twin Cities for a few days and stayed for a week. We were greeted by Brock at the Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center. Brock was gracious enough to provide us with some pancake mix and talked us through the many things to do in the area. Check in was simple and Brock was an excellent resource. The Lodge itself is historic and is a true log cabin. It reminded us of a Lincoln log cabin. While the cabin comfortably sleeps 8, there are beds for 12, along with a futon and very comfortable couch. The full kitchen made it very easy to stay without needing to leave for meals and the washer and dryer meant we didn't need to pack a ton of clothes. The Town of Marcell has a convenience store with an excellent bait shop and carries most groceries you don't pack. We visited the Pinecone Cafe for ice cream and had a Friday night Bluegill sandwich at the Timberwolf Inn just up the road. Back at the Lodge, there's plenty of room to bring bean bags or other yard games. Of added benefit is the fishing boat with outboard motor, kayak, canoe and stand up paddle boards. While the entry is shallow into the lake and not great for fishing (other than little blue gills and perch), we got great use of the fishing boat. Ranier Lake is the perfect size for trolling and you'll find pike and bass on both the east and west shores of the lake. We didn't encounter any large waves on the lake and the boat was perfect for tolling. There are only a few homes on the lake and no public access so the lake is very quite making for a wonderful early morning or late afternoon paddle. There is also much loon activity and if you enjoy the songs of the loon, you'll love this area. On Brock's recommendation, we took an afternoon trip to the Lost Forty which is about a half hour drive from the Lodge. The Lost Forty consists of old growth white and red pines which were preserved as the result of a surveying error. The trees are massive and the trails are well maintained and marked by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. While the kids were sad to leave, we ended our trip with lunch at the Pickled Loon in Grand Rapids. Staying at the Lodge was a truly wonderful experience for our family and we will surely be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Doug B.

Aug 17, 2021

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Fantastic Property

We had a great time. The fishing was very good & a provided boat, sand beach for swimming, big property with lots of space and beds, great kitchen with everything you would need. We really had a great time and highly recommend the property.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Jul 25, 2021

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VRBO

The property has so much to offer, as well as the boats provided. The cabin was tremendous and very accommodating .

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Tim Johnson

Why they chose this property

We want to share this property, its history, and its stories.

What makes this property unique

This is a very unique and special property with terrific fixtures, historic appearance, heating, cooling, washer/dryer/, privacy, lakefront, dock, swimming area, and recreation activities for the entire family out the front door! Boat with 15 hp motor, canoe, and paddle boat are included.