{Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park

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A log cabin with a black door and windows, a concrete driveway, and a stone foundation.
A wooden sign with the text "Itasca State Park" outlined in yellow.
A bedroom with a wooden wall panel design, a bed with a grey bedspread, a bedside table, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.
A bathroom with a toilet, sink, mirror, and a trash bin.
A row of log cabin-style cabins with a metal roof, set in a wooded area with a paved parking lot.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Mississippi River

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Shevlin, MN
  • Place, Itasca State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Itasca State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Itasca
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

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{Big Timbers} Cabin next to North Entrance to Itasca State park
Shevlin
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Living/dining area
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, 63 reviews
{Big Timbers} Cabin next to North Entrance to Itasca State park

Frequently asked questions

Is {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park located?

Situated on the waterfront, this hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Mississippi River, Lake Itasca and Itasca State Park. Mississippi Headwaters is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away.

{Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an excellent place to stay for seeing The Headwaters of the Mississippi. Perfect starting place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our room was perfect and so close to the park
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean property and room. Hosts were accommodating when I booked the wrong room and were understanding when I asked to switch. Easy to access right off hwy 200, and close to activities with a gas station convenience store across the street. We hope to visit again in season to go to their ice cream shop!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We couldn’t have picked a better place to stay, everything was very well kept and close to the amenities at the park! The ice cream shop was a hit with the kiddo!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and cozy spot!! Great access to Itasca State Park any time of year. Super easy check in/out, and very accommodating host. Enjoyed great meals at Lobos, bar/grill in Becida, and in Bemidji. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Liked how close it was to Itasca State Park!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was great! We stayed during Labor Day weekend and the location is perfect. The space was clean, comfortable, and the host was quick to respond.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great autumn getaway

Pefect little place to stay when visiting Itasca SP.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, clean place to stay. It is very close to Itasca Lake north entrance. Host was very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

This was a great place to stay over the weekend. The property was clean and nice and its location was great for a visit to Itasca State Park. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Top-notch accommodations!

I have nothing but good to say about the host and the lodging! I hope this property is available if I find myself in the area again soon! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was nicely kept. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The bed is wonderfully comfortable. We loved the spacious bathroom. Plenty of natural light. Great location right outside the park entrance. We recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome getaway!

We had a very nice stay! Very close to Itasca State Park for hiking. Very quiet and management was awesome! Would highly recommend checking it out!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Winter weekend

It’s great place to stay….love the location …love the decor. I have stayed here in the summertime and now in the bitter cold ( -10 degrees/29 below windchill) and still had a fabulous time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful room and perfect location

Newly built, clean, and well designed. Perfect location at entrance to Lake Itasca state park. Comfortable and pleasant. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Very Clean and great location

This is our second stay at the Timbers. I like the updated accommodations. The decor has the up north feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation 2023

Big Timbers was a wonderful place to stay to visit Lake Itasca and we were very comfortable here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Right on the edge of Itasca State Park. It was the perfect place to stay and meet up with friends that were camping. We didn’t end up bringing our dog, but also appreciated that was an option. Clean and comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect

It was very nice, great location for the park and cute! It was great for what we wanted to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice quiet cabin

Nice cabin in close proximity to Itasca State Park which is where I spent most of my time while I was there. Would love to come back in the spring/ summer so it would be easier to walk there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the cabin!

We had a great time during our stay! The bed was extremely comfortable, the cabin (and the bathroom especially) were very clean, and the owners were great with text communication. I wish they had properties next to *all* of the Minnesota State Parks.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Stay

This property was a great location for visiting Itasca State Park. The room was very spacious and included everything we needed. There is pizza and ice cream available on site and a convenience store a block away.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023