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Cabin 8 Retreats on Big Portage Lake: Unit B--Shared Game Room included!

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A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, large windows offering a view of a lake and greenery, a dining table with chairs, and a yellow bean bag chair.
A wooden interior with a living area featuring a sofa and armchairs, a kitchen with a refrigerator, and a door with a sign.
A wooden-paneled room with a table, chairs, a fireplace with a colorful fire, and a sign indicating 'Cabin 8 Retreats'.
A lakeside property with a large house, a dock, and a covered pavilion.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, and a microwave. There is a blue armchair with a yellow pillow and a small white table.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Rainy Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Backus, MN
  • Place, Rainy Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Portage Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fawn Lake
    ‪11 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Backus

Located in Backus, this cabin is on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Deep Portage Conservation Reserve and Mule Lake Wildlife Management Area can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Black Bear Golf Complex.
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What's nearby

  • Rainy Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Big Portage Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Fawn Lake - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Deep Portage Conservation Reserve - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sanborn Lake - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Salty Dog Saloon & Eatery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Harriet Club - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Willard's Saloon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Backus American Legion - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pestello's On 371 - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabin 8 Retreats on Big Portage Lake: Unit B--Shared Game Room included! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Cabin 8 Retreats on Big Portage Lake: Unit B--Shared Game Room included!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cabin 8 Retreats on Big Portage Lake: Unit B--Shared Game Room included!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabin 8 Retreats on Big Portage Lake: Unit B--Shared Game Room included!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cabin 8 Retreats on Big Portage Lake: Unit B--Shared Game Room included! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within a 5-minute walk of Big Portage Lake and Rainy Lake. Deep Portage Conservation Reserve and Fawn Lake are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at the cabin. Chris and Jennifer checked all the time to see if we needed anything and it was very clean. My daughter brought her dog and it was great for that also. I would definitely rent from there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was wonderful! My friends and I had a super fun time with the paddleboards and kayaks. The huge screened in porch was awesome to play board games in. The host checked in to make sure everything was going well but other than that let us have a fantastic weekend at their cabin! On, and the s'more kit was a great treat :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick Weekend Visit

Came up for the weekend. The cabin was right on Big Portage Lake. Beautiful views of the lake right from the enclosed porch. Great location and really cute inside. Quite comfortable. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

short get away

The cabin was clean and "cute". The lake was very weedy, which was a disappointment for us. Other than the lake, the stay was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!! Thank you Schroeder family! We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice cabin!

This is a really cute little cabin. Great view of the lake. Nice and quite with lots of outdoor activities provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall grouse camp

Had a great weekend while we chased grouse. Cabin is beautiful and clean. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick Cabin weekend

Had an amazing time with my family. Perfect spot for a quick family gateway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

Loved it here! Great place for our dogs, we had loads of fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Cozy Cabin

Beautiful, tidy and clean cozy cabin with lake view! Had an amazing time playing games (that were provided) with family in the nice, roomy screened in porch, and enjoying the view of the lake! The property manager was very kind and quick to respond :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Weekend getaway

Literally just pack your bag of clothes and head here. This place really does have everything you need to recharge, and it’s within distance to Walker to do touristy things for the day and plenty of great fisheries in the area. Big Portage lake produced plenty of fish to keep us entertained and looking forward to the calm evenings on the water with the loons. Can’t stress enough how this places has literally everything you need. From the basics of soap to the Solo Stove for your campfires and s’more cravings. Four adults and two babies under 18 months. Everyone had a blast. Can’t wait to come back. 10/10 would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cabin -nice lake

We rented the cabin for a month and had a great stay. Family & friends came to visit and enjoyed as well. The lake is great for boating and swimming, and the sandy swimming beach was only 1/2 block down the road. There are a lot of great trails to hike in the area, though this year there were some bugs if you were off into the woods on trails (to be expected, so bring bug repllent)
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing stay with family

We had so much fun making memories for the five days we were here. Upon arrival we saw about four turtles crossing the road and the kids (ages 8, 12 & 14) all hopped out of the van and ran to get a closer look! We joked that there needed to be a 'turtle crossing' sign as you drive in! We were sent the code to get into the cabin and all was where it said it would be. It was very neat and tidy. The screened in front porch was our favorite place to be! We ate out there, played games out there and just sat and enjoyed talking to one another. The weather was perfect for our stay as well. One thing I loved about this cabin was the fact that it was fully stocked with not only kitchen items, but children's activities, towels, simple toiletries, beach toys, floaties, yard games, fire wood, etc. It really made packing a lot less difficult! We did have to bring a few more lawn chairs because there weren't enough for all of us. (I did make a note to the owner that more lawn chairs would be great as space in our van was limited!) There is a boat dock that you can see from the front porch and the beach is a short walk down the road (you can't see it from the cabin), which for someone that has lots of health issues, it wasn't too bad of a walk. Another thing we loved was that it was dog friendly (not the beach, unfortunately) with a reasonable pet fee. In the evening there is more shade in front of the cabin which was when we set up some of the yard games as I need some shade! We didn't have any kayaks or boats, but this would be the perfect location to come if you brought your own. We loved hearing the loons in the evening and seeing all of the dragonflies flying around. We drove into Hackensack several times for dinner our first night there, seeing the sights (Birch Lake Park) had a fun park and beach area for the kids as well as a dock to fish off of. We had to stop twice at the Big Dipper ice cream shop! Another nice thing was that there was another cabin owned by the same people right next door so if you wanted to camp with extended family or some friends you could be super close! We definitely will be going back again. It was the perfect place to stay with our family!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great memories

Very clean - well stocked cabin. Loved the screened in porch and the games provided.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

great property in a beautiful location, the owners were great to work with and very responsive
Stayed 29 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful, peaceful getaway!

We stayed 3 nights in February. Very clean and cozy cabin in a peaceful and quiet area. Enjoyed cross country skiing at Cut Lakes Ski Trail, eating out, and just relaxing in the cabin. Host was very friendly, helpful, and attended to anything we needed. Had a very pleasant stay and would definitely recommend. Great place! Five stars all the way!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter Stay

The cabin was clean and Jennifer owner was helpful. Easy check in and out. It was quiet neighborhood (in winter!).
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

Cute little place with a great 3 season porch. Clean and well equipped. Recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Patio for the Win!

This cute little cabin had everything you needed for a lil trip to the lake. It was close enough to neighboring towns and allowed us to bring our pup along for the trip. The best spot had to be sitting in the screened in patio watching the sunrise or enjoying the warmth of the fall sun in the afternoon.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming Retreat

The cabin was absolutely charming on a beautiful chain of lakes. The area is quite peaceful with lots of wildlife, great fishing and hiking nearby. Our host was wonderful. My husband and I already look forward to going back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
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