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~Birchbark Hideaway~ ON WYNNE LAKE!

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Living area
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 122700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Aurora, MN
  • Place, Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Vermilion Trail Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Sarajevo Chair
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

spare room

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1 Main floor bath

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

~Birchbark Hideaway~ ON WYNNE LAKE!

Back on Vrbo after taking a break to complete many updates-- new back patio and fire table, new carpet, basement totally finished, new furniture, new siding, new roof, swapped out bunk beds for 2 queens, maintenance free decking on the steps to the beach. More pictures coming soon!

Family friendly private lake home in Voyageurs Retreat, Biwabik MN. Enjoy endless activities to keep you busy all year round! A 5 minute drive will take you to Giants Ridge or one of the pristine golf courses (Legends and The Quarry). You can also walk right out the door to hike or bike one of the many trails including the Mesabi Trail which goes from Grand Rapids to Ely. From swimming in the summer to skiing in the winter, there is something for everyone.

The house itself has 3 bedrooms plus a spare room in the walkout basement, 4 bathrooms, large kitchen/family room area with a fireplace and floor to ceiling windows to enjoy the view of the lake. A finished basement includes family room/TV, Ping-Pong table and a cozy reading nook. There’s also a screened in porch for that morning coffee or to watch the sunset. The outside boasts boulder landscaping with steps going down to the private sandy beach. There’s a large patio right outside of the walk out basement with a gas grill, gas firepit and tables. The house is 2600 square feet.

**Motion sensor blink cameras are at the property for security when the home is vacant. They are turned off when guests arrive.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
No dishes in the sink please. Load the dishwasher and start before you leave
Strip sheets from used beds and leave the sheets on the floor in the bedrooms
Bring all of your garbage to the neighborhood dumpster, directions posted on the fridge
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Aurora

Located in Aurora, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Aurora, MN

What's nearby

  • Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort - 11 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Vermilion Trail Park - 12 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Sarajevo Chair - 13 min drive - 5.0 km
  • J-Bar - 13 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Biwabik City Park - 14 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rudy's Bar and Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Vi's Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Copper Nickel Public House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burnt Onion Kitchen & Brews - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ~Birchbark Hideaway~ ON WYNNE LAKE! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at ~Birchbark Hideaway~ ON WYNNE LAKE! ?

As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ~Birchbark Hideaway~ ON WYNNE LAKE! on 24 May 2026 start from £406, 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 at ~Birchbark Hideaway~ ON WYNNE LAKE! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ~Birchbark Hideaway~ ON WYNNE LAKE! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ~Birchbark Hideaway~ ON WYNNE LAKE! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ~Birchbark Hideaway~ ON WYNNE LAKE! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Aurora holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Chamonix Chair, Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort and J-Bar. Calgary Chair and Helsinki Chair are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and excellent location for our family to stay while holding Celebration of Life services in Aurora, followed by great skiing at Giants Ridge. Host was great and very prompt with responses.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A well-maintained house with beautiful finishes in a great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cory D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great ski weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as great as the description. Look forward to staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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

Wonderful stay

Clean, cozy, and well kept property! Owners were lovely and very helpful before the stay and had lots of resources for finding things in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt O.

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

Great Stay

We had a great time for a father/son golf and fishing trip. The house and property had everything we needed for a great time inside and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony R. S.

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

Long Weekend in July

Great trip - our third visit. We wouldn't keep coming back if it wasn't awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jason g.

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

Base Camp

2nd time I have stayed here and will not be the last. Great communication with the owners, clean, well equipped, great location. Thank you, look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey L.

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

Wonderful as Always

This was our families third year staying at this property and we love it. We’ll be back year after year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

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

Beautiful property

The property is even nicer than the pictures! It was so peaceful and the owners had it very clean with all the essentials. We would definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2020
Thank you! Yes, come back and stay again. Take care!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom T.

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

Great golf trip home base

Lovely home in the best location for quick access to the Giants Ridge golf courses. We’ve stayed in quite a few locations in Voyager’s Retreat and this home Is in the perfect spot. The home was clean and spacious. We enjoyed the ping pong table in the basement and some great nights around the fire pit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun 2020
Thanks Tom! We’re glad you had a good time. We hope you’ll rent from us again! Take care
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis M.

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

Family Trip

We enjoyed our stay. We really enjoyed swimming and kayaking in the lake. The house is very nice and has a great spot on the lake. The only drawbacks are the upstairs bedrooms can get a little on the warm side and with the unfinished basement things can get very loud for anyone sleeping down in the basement.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2020
Thank you! We hope you'll stay again. Ideally our place sleeps 8- downstairs is just a bonus area for guests who need the extra room for sleeping. Yes, it gets loud with the AC running...hoping to start plans soon to finish it off. Thanks again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mollie W.

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

Lovely spacious home

Our group of 8 (4 adults, 4 teenage boys) loved this location and space. Close to skiing, lakeside for snowshoeing and we loved the ping pong and space to spread out a bit for those looking to stay up late. Kitchen is well appointed and we took advantage of parking in the garage since it was -25! Thank you, we’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan A.

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

Private setting on the water

Very clean & private,deer in the driveway when we arrived! We had 6 adults and 4 kids, all had our own space. Very comfortable beautiful home on the lake and just 5 mins from Giants Ridge made this ideal for our ski/snowboard wknd! Thanks Bill & Tanya, we’ll be renting again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

Awesome get away!!

We had a great time hanging with family in this gem! Open floor plan with plenty of room for us all to relax. Beautiful views from the cabin. Kids loved the ping pong table in the basement. Bon fire by the beach was perfect. Can’t wait to come back in the summer and enjoy the lake and the sand!! Owners were very responsive and great to work with!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Glad you had a great time and looking forward to seeing you again next Fall!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

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

Wedding Party Weekend Getaway

Absolutely beautiful property tucked away in the woods. Very spacious and clean. Conveniently located less than 10 minutes from town(grocery store and liqour store). Our favorite spot to hangout was the screened in porch that looks out over the lake. Bill and Tanya were very easy to communicate with. Definitely recommend staying here if you get the opportunity!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie G.

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

Great cabin rental

We give Bill & Tanya’s cabin 5 stars! We had a wonderful week there. The cabin was clean and comfortable and provided everything we needed for a nice stay. The highlight for our kids was the private beach and dock- so many hours were spent swimming, kayaking and canoeing! We started our days on their screened in porch with a cup of coffee and ended them by the fire pit roasting s’mores. What a perfect way to relax. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2020
Thank you! We spend our days there the same way. We love the screened in porch and always enjoy time on the lake. We hope you’ll stay again sometime. Thanks for your business!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben J.

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

Wonderful holiday away from home

We stayed at Birchbark Hideaway over Thanksgiving weekend. We had stayed there a couple years ago and had such a great time that this was a return visit. Thanksgiving weekend is a perfect time at Voyageurs Retreat. It’s not busy at all and there was a little snow, but it wasn’t deep enough to prevent us from hiking each day. Indoors, we played ping pong, cards, and board games, and enjoyed the gas fireplace while watching the World Cup. This will not be our last trip to this lovely property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Todd D.

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

Good

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

Great Space for a Ski Get-away

We (two families with young adult children) had a great stay at this house. The layout was perfect for us and the place had everything we needed. There was a basement rec room with pool table and big TV where the kids hung out. Two large bedrooms for the parents and a set of 4 bunk beds worked for the kids. We skied two days at Giants Ridge, and the location was ideal for that, but it looks like it would also be a fun place to come in the summer. The owners were helpful - we had one minor hiccup getting the door open and the owner was able to help us within minutes.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad F.

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

Great spot as always

We love it here. This was our third time staying at Birch Bark and won't be our last. Appreciate how well the property is cared for and love the various improvements made over time like the finished basement, patio, and comforts such as wifi and streaming services. The only downside recently has been the increased development occurring nearby as new lots/cabins are being developed which can be noisy from time to time. That said, the location of this property is one of the most protected and naturally quiet given where it sits at the end of the lake and inability to develop most of the land surrounding. We love Lake Wynne but admittedly need help catching more fish :) Thanks for being great hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
Thanks Chad, we appreciate the business and the review! Looking forward to seeing you all again in 2024. Bill and Tanya
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

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

Beautiful Home

This property is everything you see in the photos and more. The surroundings are beautiful and very private. Plenty of room for everyone. Owners were very responsive before and after (I thought I had lost something) our stay. The home uses a app to lock/unlock the doors. I was fine with it but we had some older people in our group that struggled. Just make sure you are prepared and download the app and register prior to getting to the property. We were there for a wedding in a nearby town and this sure beat staying in a hotel. Loved it and looking for an excuse to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you for your business! We're happy you had a good time and enjoyed the property. We hope you'll stay at BBH again! The keyless entry app is so convenient. However, we do have other options for accessing our property if people prefer not to use their phone as a key. Thanks again!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim K.

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

Sunsets from the porch were a highlight

What a perfect getaway. The house was gorgeous and very well maintained. It was everything you hope for in a rental - the beds were comfortable, the towels and linens were high quality and the kitchen was well stocked for cooking. This was to be nothing more than a relaxed get away for the two of us and it was exactly that. We read by the fire during the day and in the late afternoon we moved out to the cozy screened porch for wine and cheese and dazzling sunsets. The development itself was ideal. We hiked on the private trails and explored a couple of the private parks. We'll definitely be back for a winter getaway! And as a side note, get the Hotsy Potsy pizza from Vi's in Biwabik. It's a game changer!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2020
Thank you for staying at BBH! Winter is also so fun on the trails and at Giants Ridge. We look forward to having you as guests again. We will have to try that pizza!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad F.

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

Private, Relaxing, and Upscale

A week in Northern Minnesota is a rite of passage for our family. My kids beam with anticipation for weeks and even months prior to our yearly cabin adventure. We’ve done a few years of resort hopping - Gunflint Trail, Ely, Bemidji, Lutsen all fun and so memorable! HOWEVER, Biwabik and this lovely VRBO “Birchbark Hideaway” will become our family’s staple. The word perfect doesn’t seem to fit. We hadn’t even stepped in the house before my kids and I were requesting a return trip for the next year. The privacy, the landscape, and the energy of this corner of Earth is magical. We made sandcastles, caught frogs and reptiles along the shore (bring water shoes!) kayaked and canoed over to uninhabited shoreline, bonfires, swimming, catch in the backyard... that is just to list some of the fun. The love and warmth of this cabin is felt instantly, it deserves its own 5 star review. The small conveniences of a nice Cuisinart Coffee Maker, sharp knives, Tupperware, pots and pans (a well stocked fully-capable kitchen), filtered water out of the fridge, hand soap at the sink, nice washer and dryer, tv for family movie night- WIFI, plush towels, clean comfortable bedding, ping pong in the basement: THE LIST COULD GO ON AND ON! Staying at the older northern resorts always took me a couple of days (half the vacation haha) to get comfortable and feel relaxed because everything is a little, well different. I got to enjoy every moment of our trip because so much dedication and thoughtfulness has gone into making this home comfortable. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING! Ps. Let us know if you ever consider selling ;-)!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2020
Wow!! Thank you so much for all the kind words. We too love it there and have been told that it reminds people of the boundary waters or Canada. It’s nice to have all the outside amenities of “up north/remote” camping but then go inside to a comfy bed, AC, heat etc. Thanks again for your business! We look forward to having your family as guests again. Take care!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey L.

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

Wonderful

This was our third year in a row gathering at this property and we can’t wait for our fourth next year. Everything is terrific!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Bill and Tanya Schmidt

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We have four kids and live in New Braunfels, TX but are native Minnesotans. We love the Biwabik/Iron Range area and are excited to share our property with others.

Why they chose this property

We have been in the rental business for 18 years. Our previous property was in Clear Lake, Iowa. Over the 4th of July every year we have stayed at my brother's place (now our cabin neighbor!). Biwabik has been on our mind for investment property/personal use ever since we started going there. You will not be disappointed with our lake home or the area. Year round rental was key for us in buying another rental property and Biwabik truly does have it all!

What makes this property unique

Private 1.2 acre lot, not the high traffic tourist busyness that comes with other lake shore destinations. You can enjoy four seasons of fun at our place with outdoor activities including~swimming, fishing, golfing, downhill and cross country skiing, miles of ATV/snowmobile trails, Mesabi bike trail, hiking trails and so much more! Golf Digest's list of 100 Greatest Public Courses in 2019 rated The Quarry at Giant's Ridge as the TOP public course in Minnesota (#31 overall) with The Wilderness in Tower, MN not far behind (#72 overall) and only 30 minutes from Biwabik. In a one hour radius there are numerous places for a day trip such as Duluth, Ely, Lake Vermillion, Virginia etc. OR stay in the cozy home, read a book and have a glass of wine on Wynne!

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