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Great northwoods retreat for vacationers, fishermen, and snowmobilers.
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedroomsSleeps 12
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Bigfork, MN
- Place, Lake Winnibigoshish
- Place, Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center48 min drive
- Place, Scenic State Park58 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
+1
2 Double Beds and 3 Single Beds
Bedroom 4
1 Single Bed
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Great northwoods retreat for vacationers, fishermen, and snowmobilers.
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- Kitchen
- Pet-friendly
- Free Wi-Fi
House Rules
Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Dont put kids under 12 on reservation
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please put bags of garbage in the garage. There is a key for the garage on the kitchen counter. Thank you!
Do not combine trash and recycling - please keep them separate. See list of recycling tips on kitchen counter.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
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
About the area
North America

Bigfork, MN
What's nearby
- Little Sand Lake - 43 min drive - 26.0 km
- Marcell Family Center - 48 min drive - 34.4 km
- Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center - 48 min drive - 34.4 km
- Scenic State Park - 58 min drive - 47.1 km
- Rush Island Lake - 59 min drive - 41.2 km
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
27 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Donald D.
2 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Donald D.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marcia S.
2 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marcia S.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Craig A.
3 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Craig A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Taryn W.
31 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Taryn W.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sara K.
30 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and Cozy
Sara K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kay K.
22 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
North woods birding
Kay K.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tina M.
5 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and relaxing place!

Tina M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marcia S.
11 Nov 2018
This is a wonderful place to stay if you like long walks in the woods and quiet days on the lakes.
Marcia S.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Donny D.
2 Oct 2018
It is a very lovely home with plenty of room. It is a nice quiet retreat.
Donny D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Corky C.
10 Aug 2018
Well set up. Quiet and peaceful. Everything we needed for a great vacation.
Corky C.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Tom K.
8 Nov 2017
Great Accommodations and Owner
Tom K.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Pam O.
29 Aug 2017
Cozy feel, plenty of space
Pam O.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Archival
8/10 Good
Mark H.
10 Feb 2017
Very nice house
Mark H.
Archival
8/10 Good
Tom K.
27 Oct 2016
Great!
Tom K.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2016
Archival
8/10 Good
Pam O.
24 Sept 2016
Country Getaway
Pam O.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
don c.
10 Sept 2016
Great owners! Perfect for our group. Spacious home and private yard/deck. Kitchen very well equipped
don c.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
Archival
8/10 Good
Malena C.
28 Jul 2016
Great house!
Malena C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Tom K.
12 Nov 2014
Great home!
Tom K.
Archival
8/10 Good
Tracy G.
8 Aug 2014
Family vacation
Tracy G.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Mark H.
5 Aug 2014
Quiet Retreat in the Forest
Mark H.
About the host
Hosted by Jim, Nancy and Billy Shaw
Owners are Jim and Nancy Shaw. Twin Pines has been in the Shaw family since 1980 when Jim’s parents moved to the area from southern Minnesota and built the house. Our home has been the setting for many wonderful and memorable family events over the years, and we hope that you make some of your own memories while visiting.
Why they chose this property
Wonderful location with a multitude of year-round activities.
What makes this property unique
The house has plenty of space for large families or groups and provides all the comforts that will make our home feel like your own.
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