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Two cabins right on the lake, including shared game room!

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This listing includes two separate cabins with shared outdoor space.
One cabin has a screened in porch.
One of the cabins has a screened in porch.
And a cozy electric fireplace that can be used with or without heat.
The second cabin has a beautiful, scenic deck to enjoy!

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Backus, MN
  • Place, Rainy Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Portage Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gull Lake
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Two cabins right on the lake, including shared game room!

Welcome to the perfect cabin getaway! This listing includes BOTH of our two-bedroom, 525 square foot cabins, AND a shared Game Room as well! Inquire about our additional amenities available for rent as well, including our SSV-16 Lund Fishing boat, paddle boards, kayaks, ebikes, and Bote Inflatable dock.

These two cabins are identical in layout, except one has a screened in porch and the other has a beautiful, open deck. Both have all of the amenities you need to simply relax and enjoy everything that cabin life has to offer. They are perfect for two families looking to getaway together and still have a private space of their own. Our cabins are directly located on Big Portage Lake in Backus, Minnesota. We are only minutes away from the Paul Bunyan State Trail and miles and miles of state land to explore. . Our mission is to give you a carefree vacation with all the trimmings. We work to make sure that we think of everything from kitchen utensils to lawn games. Enjoy our high speed internet, explore the Portage Chain Lakes, or just sit back and sip our provided coffee, enjoying the sights of nature.

We do have a one room bunk house for rent as well. The last few pictures feature the bunkhouse. Please note that the dock, game room and other amenities are not available from late October until May!

Indoor
All essential kitchen needs, including pizza pan, pots, casserole dish, bowls, mugs, etc.
Hand towels, bath towels, rags, etc.
Puzzles, games, books, coloring books, crayons, colored pencils, etc.
Coffee, Tea, Sugar, Cocoa, Salt, Pepper
Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Wash
All pillows, sheets, linens, etc.
Extra set of chairs for indoor table (total of 4 indoors, not including screened in porch)
Electric Fireplace
Roku Television and wireless internet

Off Season Outdoor
Shovels
Sleds
Two sets of snow shoes
Additional salt if needed for ice

Summer Season Outdoor (shared between three cabins)
Cornhole
Ladder Ball
Bocce Ball
Fire Pit with roasting sticks and cast iron squares
Folding Patio chairs (6)
Propane Grill
Giant Jenga
Air Hockey Table
Table Tennis
Foosball Table

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There are no jet skis allowed on Big Portage Lake. When using any resort equipment, user must have life jacket.
This property has many shared amenities. Please follow posted rules and be mindful of other guests during your stay.
Pets must be leashed at all times and pets cannot be on the beach.

Important information

You need to know

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

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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Backus, MN

What's nearby

  • Rainy Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Big Portage Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Northern Lights Casino - 24 min drive - 39.1 km
  • Gull Lake - 39 min drive - 61.9 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 46 min drive - 71.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Harriet Club - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Corner Store, Restaurant & Gun Shop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Willard's Saloon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Backus American Legion - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Salty Dog Saloon & Eatery - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Two cabins right on the lake, including shared game room! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 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 does it cost to stay at Two cabins right on the lake, including shared game room! ?

As of 3 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Two cabins right on the lake, including shared game room! on 15 May, 2026 start from S$509, 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 Two cabins right on the lake, including shared game room! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Two cabins right on the lake, including shared game room! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Two cabins right on the lake, including shared game room! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Two cabins right on the lake, including shared game room! 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

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful accommodations! Cute, quaint, clean cottages. Jennifer was easy to communicate with and prompt to respond… couldn’t be nicer or more helpful. Both cottages agreed, it was a wonderful family vacation
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

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

Family vacation

The cabins were very well maintained, very clean and great parking area. The play area for the kids was FANTASTIC couldn’t have asked for anything better. I would recommend this for a family vacation.Thank youSteve and Anne
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandi S.

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

Was amazing!!!

Everything was great! The dock was close and beach was private.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

SIBLINGS reunion

Very enjoyable location, properties (2) and lake fishing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke K.

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

Everything We Needed

The cabins were so perfect! They had everything we needed. We can't wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie J.

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

Great vacation spot

Great location and space. The screen porch was great in the evenings. The beach kept the kids entertained. Well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William J.

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

Lake life

Nice place to spend time by the lake
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Big Portage Lake

The 2 cabins and bunkhouse served us perfectly for our 2 families.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I rented this property for myself and my family! There were 11 of us, from 2 to 60. The game room was an unbelievable added bonus. It kept all of us entertained for hours! The cabins, amenities, lake and peacefulness was absolutely wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

peter n.

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

Awesome!:)

Very cozy 2 cabins. They had everything you need in a nice location! Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abby W.

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

Great place to stay!!

This was perfect for 2 families traveling together. We each had our own space but were right next door from each other and had a nice big yard right by the lake! We had a problem with the a/c and the host responded quickly and took care of it. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

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

Great Spot

We had a great time at the cabins. We stayed with 5 adults and 6 kids. The screened porch was great for meals with all of us and we spent many hours at the beach. There was even an eagle perched in a tree by the dock for much for our stay. Communication was great, hosts were quick to respond to our questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda s.

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

Two Cabins on the Lake

It was very clean and a beautiful view of the Lake out our front porch. We would highly recommend renting these two cabins for a family vacation or for a needed weekend away. The manager was very prompt on answering all our questions before we got there. A very nice vacation for our family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abbie V.

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

Everything you could think of and more!

This property was WONDERFUL. We visited this property with another family and it fit our needs. We were able to be together and also have our own spaces. There was an abundance of things to do from a multitude of yard games, board games, plentiful yard space, and great fishing. There was never a dull moment!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James J.

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

Jim

Cute clean cabins had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie L.

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

Wonderful cabin

Great little cabin with lots of games included in the rental property. The only thing that I would have liked was a larger/ sandier beach. The screened in porch area was a fantastic hangout area as the mosquitos got pretty intense. I would recommend this location as it was a great escape!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

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

Awesome time at Cabin 8

Such a good time at these cute cabins. The cabins are stocked with games, beach towels, kitchen utensils, outdoor furniture, two grills and a separate game room! Tie outs available if you bring your dogs is an awesome touch and a smore station. We rented the fishing boat and that was fun for the fishers and the kids. The game room was a lot of fun for the family and nice to have some for some the rainy times. The hosts responded quickly when we had questions and requested fire wood.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mary w.

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

Great Family Vacation Spot

The property was so clean and handy. We rented both cabins and the small bunkhouse. The little girls loved having the bunkhouse to play and sleep. We felt very safe with them there. We also rented the Bote floating dock and that was a big hit with adults and kids. Very hospitable hosts. The beach is only a short walk away. We stayed there all day. It was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Fun Family Holiday Weekend

We had a great stay at Cabin 8 retreat! The layouts of the cabins were perfect for our group of family and friends. The outdoor spaces are so nice. There is everything you could need so that you can just show up with your suitcase and cooler. We rented the bunkhouse for additional sleeping which was perfect and we also rented the boat and it was a great addition! Communication was great with the owners and responses were so quick. We had success fishing as well. Highly recommend renting for all ages!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

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

Turning into an annual trip

We have nothing but amazing things to say about our stay at Cabin 8 retreats. They had everything we needed - everything was as listed in the booking site information. Only thing we would like to have at the property would be Kayak's included in the total cost but we can live without them! We are already planning to come back next summer! Loved everything about it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Erin H.

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

A fun family weekend.

We had several families together so we rented both properties, plus the bunkhouse! The cabins are small, but very nicely decorated and clean. The screened in porch is wonderful. The amenities that are provided are wonderful…grill, used games, chairs etc. the option to rent kayaks and paddle boards was wonderful. There is only a shared public beach and it is quite small, but nice. The owners are very responsive and they really care that your expectations are met. I would definitely recommend getting a coffee pot instead of the individual keurig. All in all a great rental!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

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

Family Gathering

Our family of 12 stayed at Cabin 8 Retreats for a long weekend to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. Our hosts were fantastic at providing everything we needed to make it a perfect time for all age groups. There were plenty of fun things to do and we especially loved gathering in the screen porch for meals, games and lounging after a long day of kayaking and swimming. We loved the solo fire pit and used it for making s’mores and telling stories around the fire. By using both cabins and the optional bunkhouse we could spread out and each have our own spaces. There were plenty of dishes, pots, pans, silverware, etc. for a group our size. The swimming beach was the perfect size for the kids and the dock had a nice bench where we could watch the loons in the evening. The neighboring cabins were quiet and people were friendly. I know we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen A.

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Bike-cation

Cabin 8 was Great! Clean well supplied. Lots of special touch’s. Jennifer’s personalized greeting on the screen porch table (other than the MN Vikings Skol!) Variety of S’mores pre packaged. We booked both cabins for a small group of 8 it is perfect. The steps and you are at the neighbors. Easy access and great view of the lake. Sunrise over the lake with a hot cup f coffee is a great way to start your day. Very peaceful neighborhood for walking or just sitting back and relaxing. 8 minutes to the Paul Bunyan state bike trail. We road 65 mile of the trail. Cold beer at Rendezvous in Hackensack right off the trail. If you forget something Godfrey’s on the corner in Backus has everything. We referred to it as the Backus Walmart. Wi-Fi was excellent in both cabins.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christoph R.

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

2 amazing cabins on the lake!

The 2 cabins fit 9 adults very comfortably. Great place to relax, fish, and enjoy a bonfire. We pulled several small mouth bass out of the lake and even a few at the dock. Highly recommend this place. Easy to book, check-in, and check-out. 100% will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

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

As good as advertised

Nice cabins. Both were very clean and well stocked with essentials. The patio and deck were both very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Schroeder

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In today’s fast-moving world, it became my mission to create a place where families could slow down, reconnect, and build lasting, meaningful memories—the kind that linger long after the holiday ends.

Some of my most treasured childhood moments were spent at the lake. We stayed in Cabin Number 8, part of a resort that, sadly, no longer exists. Those simple, joy-filled days became a core memory for me—and when my father passed away, I felt an even deeper pull to do something that honoured those moments and created space for others to experience the same.

That’s how Cabin 8 Retreats was born.

Today, we’re the proud caretakers of three cabins that offer families and friends a chance to truly escape the everyday. These cabins aren’t just places to stay—they’re places to be. To laugh a little louder. To stay up a little later. To sit by the lake and remember what really matters.

Cabin 8 Retreats is our way of giving back—a tribute to the past, and a place where new memories are made, shaping stories for generations to come.

Why they chose this property

This cabin is the perfect hybrid between a private escape and a resort experience. While there is plenty of privacy and seclusion, there are also shared resort amenities and a wonderful sense of community.

What makes this property unique

Our goal is to offer all of the little things to make your vacation absolutely perfect. A stay at Cabin 8 Retreats includes coffee, games, puzzles, yard games, grill, fireplaces, winter sleds, books, and so many other amenities. We are constantly adding new items to help your stay turn into the perfect, unforgettable experience. Please ask about anything in specific you might be wanting for your stay!

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