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Big Sand Lakeside Cabin, Park Rapids, MN

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Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
35 stone steps down to cabin.
Property grounds
Kitchen bar seating for 4.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Park Rapids, MN
  • Place, Big Sand Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Itasca State Park
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Itasca State Park
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Big Sand Lakeside Cabin, Park Rapids, MN

Looking for a true getaway that reminds you of the vacations you took when you were a kid?
We can provide that, with a 2 bedroom cabin 10 feet from the shores of Big Sand Lake, Park Rapids, Minnesota. Big Sand is one of the areas premier fishing and recreational lakes. 1800 acre lake with 35-foot water clarity, hard pack sand bottom, gradual slope out, and no weeds!! Fantastic swimming off the end of the dock. The cabin is a rustic two bedroom with a large deck and lakeside fire pit. There is a double bed in one bedroom. The other bedroom has a bunk bed with full mattress on the bottom and twin on top. Beautiful setting among towering white and red pines, right on the water, with a fabulous fire pit overlooking a natural rocky shoreline. This cabin faces west for the best sunset views in Hubbard County.
The cabin is NOT handicap accessible, and people with mobility issues will find the steps difficult. There are 35 stone steps down (from parking) to cabin and waters edge.
There are no hard-wired phones, but there is wifi and internet access.
Our cabin is part of an old resort, so there are nearby neighbors and we kindly ask that you respect their privacy if they happen to be in residence.
We have a canoe and 2 kayaks for you to enjoy that are included with the cabin rental. There is also a 20ft pontoon with a 60hp motor for rent. Please message for details. Motorized boat rentals will be charged outside of VRBO - please contact Jim - the owner/property manager if interested prior to your check in.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1307634vb
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 and a first aid kit
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

About the area

Park Rapids

Located in Park Rapids, this cabin is on the waterfront. Headwaters Golf Club and Character Challenge Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Crow Wing Chain Wildlife Management Area and Big Sand Lake. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
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Park Rapids, MN

What's nearby

  • Big Sand Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Itasca State Park - 35 min drive - 44.5 km
  • Northern Lights Casino - 44 min drive - 55.2 km
  • Mississippi Headwaters - 49 min drive - 62.9 km
  • Itasca State Park - 51 min drive - 64.3 km

Getting around

  • Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tavern 203
  • ‪Iron Horse Bar & Grill - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Zorbaz - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bullwinkles Bar&Grill - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Muskie Waters Co. - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Sand Lakeside Cabin, Park Rapids, MN pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Big Sand Lakeside Cabin, Park Rapids, MN?

As of 6 Jul, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Sand Lakeside Cabin, Park Rapids, MN on 6 Jan, 2027 start from S$463, 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 Big Sand Lakeside Cabin, Park Rapids, MN?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Big Sand Lakeside Cabin, Park Rapids, MN?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Sand Lakeside Cabin, Park Rapids, MN?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Big Sand Lakeside Cabin, Park Rapids, MN located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Big Sand Lake and Little Sand Lake. Lower Bottle Lake and Ojibway Lake 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 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald T.

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

Lake Stay

Very nice stay, was quiet and peaceful, property was clean and well stocked
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2022
Would love to have you back! :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tessa H.

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

A wonderful stay!

Our time at the cabin was wonderful! It’s a quaint little spot for relaxation and fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay! Come back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura V.

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

Wonderful cabin!

This charming cabin is a great find! Very clean, cozy and right on the water! Great location and close to a lot of things to do! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay! You will be most welcomed back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

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

Lakeside getaway

Our family enjoyed our stay on Big Sand, serene & peaceful. Kids loved the kayaks and being right on the water. Hosts were great to work with, would recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2022
So glad you enjoyed your time here!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jayne e.

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

Vacation

Beautiful property, the cabin has everything you could need and is very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2023
Your positive feedback about your stay is truly appreciated! Come back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim O.

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

Big Sand - Aug 2021

The cabin and our stay were perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug, 2021
So glad you enjoyed your time on Big Sand!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany G.

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

Enjoyable stay

Property was very clean. Close to many activities. Owners were easy to work with. We will definitely keep this property on our repeat list.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2022
Can't wait to have you back! :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

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

Cozy Cabin!

This cabin is so charming! Our family of 5 stayed here and it was perfect. Every amenity you could need was available. We loved being right on the water and didn’t mind the steps leading down to the cabin. Will definitely be looking to book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2024
We look forward to seeing you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

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

Beautiful!

Wonderful property as described! And clean😊We enjoyed our stay and wouldn't hesitate to recommend. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2021
Thank you! Wonderful guests we hope to host again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam F.

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

Great Get Away Spot

Cozy cabin right on the water includes everything you need for a perfect stay. Very quiet and peaceful, great views. There are quite a few steps but they weren't a problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2024
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon G.

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

Great cabin experience

The cabin is very cute, clean and well stocked. Kayaks available to use, very fun and easy. Nice fire pit, deck etc. Owners were readily available via text for questions. The lake is very clear, has many loon pairs!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sybil P.

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

Literally ON the Lake

I was somewhat concerned about the elevation down to the cabin because I have intermittent vertigo, but I was fine and the path down is very sturdy. My stay was relaxing and fun - I checked out the nearby towns, trails, and kayaked. The amenities were plentiful, the cool lake air was perfect for sleeping, and the sound of waves was meditation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2022
So glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle R.

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

Fantastic!

Super cute cabin with all the amenities we could have hoped for. Bonus was that it was a great place to have our one year old! The lake is just steps away, Jim generously blew up and left get floatie toys for us, and we had a great time in the canoe. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2022
So glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Spencer B.

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

Wonderful Lakeside Stay

Spent four relaxing nights at this quaint yet wonderful cabin! We appreciated having the fishing boat available to take a tour around the lake. Fully stocked with everything you could possibly need. Our only suggestion is to replace the master bedroom mattress- it is old and rolls you to the center. Thank you for sharing your lakeside retreat!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun, 2021
So glad you enjoyed your stay. We did replace all mattresses last season. We'll flip it over and give that a try!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista G.

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

Cozy and clean

Extra care was taken to make our stay comfortable. The coffee station was filled with an assortment of blends plus hot chocolate and tea. There was a s’more package too! So thoughtful, we enjoyed visiting areas we hadn’t seen for years and then relaxing playing games and having a bonfire.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul, 2023
Your positive feedback about your stay makes us very happy!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Lake Vacay

Enjoyed the clear water and sandy bottom of Big Sand Lake. The cabin is quaint and well equipped; you could literally just bring your clothes:) Stone stairs from parking to cabin and lake ARE steep but were discussed in the listing. Realizing it IS listed as not handicap accessible, a handrail would've been welcomed by all. Views and beautiful lake made us all forget the steps:) Very serene! Agent very responsive!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara N.

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

Family time

We were looking for a place to get some undivided time with our busy teenagers. This was just the place. It was an easy drive to Park Rapids where there were great shops (3 for ice cream alone!) and amenities. We had a tough choice between street concerts and a quiet night on the lake and opted for the lake. The host was very accomodating of needs we had. The cabin had every thing we needed even lovely floaties for the water. We kayaked every night. Hope to return
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug, 2022
We would love to have you back! :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex K.

great romantic getaway

Very nice romantic getaway. Excellent location and a super-clean cabin. My wife and I don't remember when it was last time we spent more than an hour soaking and swimming in such a nice lake... Watching sunsets sitting at the fire pit was a breathtaking experience and Jim and his wife are very nice and friendly people: meeting them was like meeting old good friends. Although I brought my fishing gear, I was not using them spending time entirely on immersing myself in the forest tranquility. This place is great for couples who need a good relaxation form city stress. Every day we were biking on the Heartland trail which is only 5 minutes away from this cabin We would love to return and now planning our vacation for next Summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
We are happy to share this beautiful place! So glad you enjoyed a peaceful and relaxing stay. See you next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Perfect Spot on the Water

We enjoyed staying so close to the lake; perfect sunsets! Everything we needed was there. We were surprised by the extra deck that was not pictured; giving even more privacy. The stone steps were described accurately going down to the cabin and could be difficult. We enjoy hiking on vacation, so the steps contributed to our daily routine! :) Plus the beautiful area has much to offer. We rented bikes one day from a great bike shop in Park Rapids. Would definitely consider another stay. Thank you, Jim and Shari
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2020
Wonderful guests! So glad you enjoyed your stay! :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Perfect Getaway

There were 4 adults staying in this cabin. The 1st thing we noticed was how clean and organized the cabin was. There was plenty of towels for all of us and the owner even said if we needed more they would be happy to drop them off. The views of the lake are incredible and we enjoyed the daily viewing of the Loons right in front of the cabin. We also appreciated the comfortable furniture inside. It has a large Lazy Boy type lounger, a comfortable sofa, two very comfortable lounge type chairs with ottomans and 4 chairs around the kitchen table, not to mention plenty of seating on both outside decks. We played cards on one of the 2 decks in the evening and enjoyed the peaceful up north feel of the cabin. They even had a bag of marshmallows, graham crackers and Hershey bars for s'mores waiting on the table for us! We definitely enjoyed the week at the cabin!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chera H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved this cabin on the lake. Everything was well thought out and perfect! The proximity to the water is amazing and much better than the photos show. We could hear the lake while falling asleep in our beds. The adults and kids had an amazing time swimming, fishing, and kayaking.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie T.

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

Perfect lake cabin

I was looking for something close to the clear water with a boat available to rent and this was the perfect spot!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean K.

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

Peaceful Lake spot

Our family of 5 rented here for a 4 night stay. We were there mid week and most people nearby were gone which made it extra peaceful. We brought our boat and fished a lot with moderate success. Caught northerns, rock bass, perch, sunnies but never got into the walleyes. Sunsets and fires were the highlight along with coffee on the deck in the morning. The owners provide everything you need. Parking worked for us as we put extra car and boat trailer at bottom of hill. Nice it’s so close to Zorbaz and Dorset. The stairs are a hike if u pack a lot like we do with 3 kids but a little stairs never hurt anyone :)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandie B.

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

Exactly what we were looking for

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cabin was the perfect size for our family, it was clean, had great amenities, and we absolutely loved the location being right by the water. Definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept, 2021
So glad you enjoyed your time on Big Sand!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

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

Wonderful Little Cabin, Beautiful Lake

Everything was as planned. Super clean and cabin was stocked perfectly- even ice in the freezer and ingredients for smores were left. Quiet and peaceful setting - a wonderful getaway close enough to town.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept, 2021
So glad you enjoyed your stay!

About the host

Hosted by Jim Emerson

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Hi, we're Jim and Shari Emerrson. Jim is from Iowa and began vacationing on Big Sand Lake in the mid 60's when he was six years old, and was fortunate enough to buy a cabin there in 1994. Shari is from Park Rapids and we met for the first time at the cabins, and ultimately got married there. This is our personal cabin and we have spent many summers enloying the beauty of Big Sand Lake with family and friends. We hope that you enjoy it as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

My family has been vacationing on Big Sand Lake since the early sixties and when the opportunity came up to buy these special cabins at Coolridge, I couldn't resist. It is the perfect spot to get away and now that I have my own son to spend time here, it has just come full circle.

What makes this property unique

Incredible sunsets. The call of the Loons. Fabulous fishing. Night time fires lakeside.

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