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Summer is Here.....Plan Your Getaway at Big Red!

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Gorgeous view of sunsets from deck
View of Comstock Lake from deck
Lake facing view of Big Red. Large wrap around deck and fire pit.
View of Lake home and sandy beach
Over 300' of private sandy beach!

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Cotton, MN
  • Airport, Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)
    ‪90 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Summer is Here.....Plan Your Getaway at Big Red!

Lake Home details and Summer Activities:
Bring your family and friends to Big Red on Comstock for a week of swimming, fishing, kayaking, 4-wheeling and many more fun activities. Big Red on Comstock features 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, sauna (with shower), laundry room, game room, open concept living area with dining room and full kitchen. Includes 30' x 40' heated garage to park 2 vehicles. Also a weight bench and foosball table!
Enjoy beautiful views of Comstock Lake in the main living area with vaulted ceilings and a wall of windows. Big Red also has a huge wrap around deck that can accommodate your group.
On the main floor, Bedroom #1 includes large king size bed with walk-in closet. Bedroom #2 includes two twin size bunk beds (one bed has a twin trundle). On the lower level, bedroom #3 includes one bunk bed with twin on top and full on bottom. Bedroom #4 includes one queen size bed. For additional sleeping, Big Red offers: full size futon located in the sauna room and full size sofa sleeper in the upper level family room.
Big Red on Comstock is fenced in and situated on 1.7 acres with over 300 ft of lake shore! Enjoy either relaxing on the sandy beach or cooling off with a swim. Our swimming area has a gradual drop-off, which is great for kids.

Available for use are 2, 10 ft kayaks.
After a fun day, relax and enjoy a s'more or two using the available fire pit situated next to the shore. Big Red on Comstock is surrounded by thousands of acres of state and county land. So bring your ATV, mountain bike or hiking shoes. Please note, we do not provide ATVs or guided rides.
Big Red features 2 large family rooms, perfect for entertaining. Challenge your friends or family members to a game of pool in the game room along with a variety of board games. You can also watch a DVD from our library collection on the large 55" flat screen TV. On cooler nights, you can fire up the free-standing, wood burning fireplace and get nice and toasty! Don't forget, there is also a 4 person sauna w/shower located on lower level of house. Sauna is equipped with an electric furnace. Bring personal items, gear, food, and beverage. Enjoy!

To all our previous guests; Thank you for the feedback. We now offer a second refrigerator and installed a central air conditioning unit to keep the main level cool for the hot summer days.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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 (limit 2 total)
Due to allergies, no cats allowed.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 879423vb
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

About the area

Cotton

Located in Cotton, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and mountain biking nearby.
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Cotton, MN

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 65 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Summer is Here.....Plan Your Getaway at Big Red! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Summer is Here.....Plan Your Getaway at Big Red!?

As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Summer is Here.....Plan Your Getaway at Big Red! on 11 May 2026 start from £330, 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 Summer is Here.....Plan Your Getaway at Big Red!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Summer is Here.....Plan Your Getaway at Big Red!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Summer is Here.....Plan Your Getaway at Big Red!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Summer is Here.....Plan Your Getaway at Big Red! located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly holiday home is within 32 mi (52 km) of Saint Louis River, Vermilion Trail Park and Lester River. Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area and Biwabik City Park are also within 32 miles (52 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. 62 out of 68 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 68 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We keep coming back. The space, both inside and out, fits our family well.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had another perfect stay at Big Red- the highlight of our summer together! Plenty of room for our 4 families to spread out, play, and relax. All of the essentials provided, and the best location on beautiful Comstock Lake. Can’t recommend Big Red enough!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

scott g.

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

Family Vacation

Best house we've rented so far as far as dealing with the owner and amenities. Was very well stocked and worked perfect for our family, big yard, nice beach and pontoon was a nice added bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for the kind review! We are happy Big Red was accommodating for your family. Enjoy the rest of your Summer!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kris S.

Great family vacation!

Big Red is a wonderful vacation property for a large family or group of friends. We had all the comforts of home and more. Great sandy beach, pontoon and kayaks provided days of fun. We are hoping to come back in the winter and try out the crappie fishing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you for the wonderful review! Please do come back this winter for those big crappies!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonah B.

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

Great family getaway

We've been coming to Big Red for 4-5 days each summer for the past three years. There's plenty of space inside and out for large groups. The house is well stocked with everything you might need and being able to rent the pontoon boat is a nice extra.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for another great review! We love having you guys at Big Red and hope you all return next year. Enjoy the rest of the Summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

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

Wonderful family cabin

Our family group (including 4 children under 5) had a very comfortable and fun stay. Great shallow swimming area, beach is perfect for sandcastles, nice large yard to play in. Cabin itself is overall great, very serviceable kitchen, bedrooms are fine. Nice TV and play area in the basement for the kids. If you're looking for a family vacation spot, i highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam P.

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

Another Great Year!

Thanks to Nick and Mandy for another great stay at Big Red. We loved the big yard, bonfires, chess games, and movie nights. Thank you so much for all the nice touches and we can't wait to come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery V.

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

Voyen family 2024

3rd year and plan to be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

A Lovely Stay at Big Red

Our 4 families had another fun-filled, relaxing stay at Big Red. We cooked delicious meals, spent so much time on the lake, played frisbee, enjoyed the fire, and had no trouble entertaining ourselves when a couple storms passed through. Communication with the hosts was impeccable- quick and responsive. Big Red is always one of the best weeks of summer for all of us!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery V.

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

Voyen family vacation

Second year here. Love the space for our family of 13. Great yard for games. Happy that the owners added a highchair and crib, as we had a 9-month old addition this year.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louis W.

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

Great time at Big Red

Everyone including the dogs had a blast during our time at Big Red! Plenty to keep everyone occupied, pool table for "friendly" matches. Pontoon to stroll around the lake. Great dock to catch fish. Awesome firepit and good wood for fires at night (even though the bugs were crazy..) Hosts were very easy to contact and quick to respond! Would give Big Red 10 stars!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miriam Z.

Perfect in every way

Spending time with our precious family was awesome and the place we chose to stay was just what we needed without knowing it. All nine of us, including three little boys, had a terrific time doing fun 'adventures' in the area. Then we came home in the afternoon to a wonderful place to eat, hang out and sleep. Hopefully we'll be able to do it again in a few years.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Sounds like you all had a great time together! Thank you for the wonderful review. We would love to have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Another perfect trip to Big Red

We are returning guests for 6 summers now because Big Red is the perfect spot. We have a full house with four families and there’s something for everyone! Nick and Mandy do a great job of updating every year. Highlights include swimming in the lake, playing music on the deck, movies on the big couch and cooking meals in the well-appointed kitchen. I couldn’t recommend this rental highly enough!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary Kay B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at Big Red with our kids and 5 g’kids. Very well-equipped kitchen, great air conditioning and comfortable beds. Lake was nice and kids caught fish off the dock. Plenty of room for charades and ‘dance parties’. Our one tiny issue (soap shortage) was quickly addressed. We were disappointed in the ‘office’ area that was not a room at all, just an open area with a desk since our son had to work the week we stayed. He had to hole up in a bedroom to get quiet. Once the kids were not allowed to use devices during the day (not a bad idea at all!) the WiFi was adequate.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

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

We love big red!!

The property is amazing! Being right on the water and having your own beach makes such a huge difference for convenience. The kitchen had everything we could possibly need to cook for our big group and the second fridge made it possible so we didn’t have to go to the store halfway through. The dirt road to get to the cabin is a little long but so worth the trip! Don’t question it, just book it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracy S.

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

Loved our time at Big Red. Had lots of room and plenty of space to spread out.

Overall it was a great experience at Big Red. There was plenty of room for 8 adults and 5 kids and 2 dogs. The beach was great for the kids and the adults enjoyed the kayaking. The only downsides were the air conditioning seemed not to work great, especially in late afternoon and with all the shades closed. Bugs were also bad, but that is just part of Minnesota. Overall a great stay and comfortable place. Would rent again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2022
Thank you for your feedback. After some research, we recently found out that our power company has been shutting off our duel fuel system at peak times for up to 5 hours, which unfortunately includes the a/c system. It used to be for 15 minute intervals over 2 hours. To fix this issue, we will be rewiring the system next week. We apologize for the inconvenience!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lauren K.

Great play to enjoy any type of stay

We would highly recommend anyone renting Big Red. There were only 2 of us and even though the house could hold more it was a perfect fit. The weather wasn't as accommodating as we would have hoped but there was still so much to do inside and outside of the house. The lake is amazingly quite and your just far enough away from others to relax. The house was super clean and comfortable and the owners were great and extremely informative where everything was and how it worked when we arrived. I hope we find out way back to MN in our future to stay again at Big Red and we plan on recommeding this rental to EVERYONE!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you for the wonderful review! I am so glad you had a nice time eventhough the weather wasn't so good. It was a pleasure meeting you two and I look forward to seeing you again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

Great For An Extended Family

We brought the whole family of cousins and parents together and had a great time in the cabin. Mandy was very accommodating and responsive. We loved the added touch of leaving the s'mores kit for our trip. We enjoyed kayaking, fishing, swimming, boating, excursions to Duluth and the range and just relaxing with families. The cabin is well equipped, clean and comfortable. We've rented a lot and that isn't always true with cabin rentals. One of the best things was the ample furniture inside to all hang out and watch movies or relax. The game room in the lower level was a huge hit with the cousins (ages 7-18). We made ourselves right at home and Mandy made that very easy to do!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for the excellent review! We are very happy to hear you all had a great time. It was a pleasure meeting you and your family at check-in. We hope you all come back. Thanks again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Jane T.

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

Tacheny vacation July 14th-21st 2024

Overall everything was just what we expected as shown on the web site. There was 12 of us and one dog and plenty of room for everyone. Yard was amazing. Was not out a lot late afternoon due to bugs but kids and pet had plenty of room to play. Very nice having two fridges. Did not notice the filter water until last day in back fridge but we bought plenty. Pontoon was great for week and nice to have all the life jackets, kayaks, and chairs available for the beach. Pool table was well used. We will recommend and be back again some year. Host were very easy and quick to communicate.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher F.

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

I will for sure be coming back a third time!

This property is 8 hours away from where I live in North dakota, but it's 100% worth the drive for me. It was just me and my three dogs for most of the stay, which wasn't exactly planned as it's a bit much for one person, but it's perfect for my dogs... As far as pet friendly places this is about as good as it gets. The property is huge, the yard is huge and completely fenced in.. for my dogs it's like being able to stay overnight at the dog park and the beach combined. It is about 30 or 40 minutes away from the nearest town so you want to make sure you pack enough groceries and supplies, but being somewhat remote is pretty nice. The lake isn't busy, there are only a few cabins which are spread out pretty far on this side of the lake... But it makes for a very peaceful stay. And with so little light pollution the sky is absolutely breathtaking at night. Having a sauna in the basement is such an underrated perk. I used it everday before bed, which not only helped sweat out the mosquito spray but had me sleeping like a rock. There's a pool table, sauna, big sectional downstairs and upstairs, a Pontoon available to rent, massive yard, a beach area with sand, and a great game room...along with a huge deck and a fantastic view of the lake.. this has about everything someone could ask for in a cabin. I'm definitely going to be coming back next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Bret H.

A great Minnesota get away for our family!

My husband and I wanted to bring our entire family on a summer vacation, 6 adults, 8 grandkids (ages 9 mths- 11 yrs old). Big Red couldn't have been a better choice! It had the charm of a cozy cabin - but spacious and accommodating for the entire family! * Fantastic views from inside to out. * Evening fires from the wood burning stove or fire pit with easy access to fire wood. * The large well kept lawn, gave the kids room to run and find their way to the sandy beach, while giving parents a nice view of them from deck to dock. * Lawn chairs, deck chairs, breakfast bar to sectional couches- plenty of room to sit, stretch out or take a nap! * Games to play from pool, chess, to candy land. * Movies to watch, wifi, and a relaxing sauna. * Pontoon fishing- walleye, bass, blue gills, and big ole sunnies! * Wild life from eagles to toads. *Quite rooms for a restful sleep. * Easy clean up with the dishwasher, and laundry room. Big Red has so much to offer. Nick and Mandy make sure comfort and hospitality are key. Thanks for the great Up North experience from our entire family!! Just one more thing- Mandy we tried to be good about taking our shoes off at the door just like at home...but as you said it was our home for the week and that's the way it was!!!!
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are very pleased to hear you all had a great time, despite the weather. You have a wonderful family! It was a pleasure meeting you all. We hope to see you again. Thanks again for the beautiful chess set. It is a great addition to Big Red!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam P.

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

Best Place on the Lake

What an amazing property, Nick and Mandy have thought of everything we could possibly need, thank you so much for an amazing week of relaxation and connection with four generations of our family!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Relaxing and luxurious

My family (12 of us in total) rented this cabin for the 2nd year in a row because it offers great yard space and a beach shoreline for swimming. The home is very spacious. The owners are phenomenal with being prepared, communicating, and making sure your stay is a memorable one. I highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery V.

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

Voyen family stay

All we hoped it would be. Great space and well equipped. The pool and foosball tables were hits on the one rainy day.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D.

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

Our happy place with our best friends

Big Red is the perfect out-of-the-way stay for a large group (ours is four families - 14 people). Not too far from the Twin Cities with all the best small lake amenities and easy proximity to Duluth. We especially enjoy the variety of indoor spaces to accommodate kids and adults, beautiful views from the main room and the deck, sweeping lawn for fun and games, private beach with shallow wading waters, and of course the boat. We've gone five years now with our oldest and best friends and their families, and it's one of our favorite traditions. Nick and Mandy are amazing hosts that make our stay perfect year after year. We love Big Red!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Nick and Mandy Berg

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I was raised near Hibbing, MN and grew up around camping, fishing, swimming and many other outdoor activities with my family.

Why they chose this property

My wife and I love the outdoors. When we were looking for our first home, all we wanted was a lake home. This home showed up on our search site and it checked every box that we were looking for, and then some! After we bought our home, the first night we stayed there, we saw the most beautiful sunset we had ever seen! Since then, we've enjoyed a different sunset every night. This is a very special place to us and we truly hope you enjoy what all Big Red on Comstock has to offer!

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