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Rustic Lakeside Cabin

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A wooden cabin with a green porch and a chimney, surrounded by trees.
Wood stove for chilly nights! Loft access to additional sleeping areas…
Open concept cabin with propane stove available
Indoor dining space
2 additional twin beds in the loft, great for kids

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
4 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Makinen, MN
  • Place, Veterans Park Ely Lake Beach
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Paul Wellstone Memorial & Historic Site
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Loft #1

2 Single Beds

Loft #2

1 Double Bed

Main level sleeping alcove #1

1 Double Bed

Main level sleeping alcove #2

1 Single Bed

1 half bathroom

Outhouse only 50 feet from cabin

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Garden

About this property

Rustic Lakeside Cabin

The rustic cabin experience awaits at Long Lake in Makinen, MN! This property offers dock access to the west bay of the lake, outdoor fire ring, and an outhouse. This open cabin features a ladder to lofted sleeping areas. Bring your kayaks/canoes and fishing poles, this lake is perfect for paddling. There is public access at the opposite end of Long Lake for motorized boats. The lake is 374 acres and offers seven miles of shoreline! The property is 20 acres and offers trails to the west of the cabin.
The cabin has solar lighting inside and out, including the outhouse. As a rustic cabin, there is no electricity or internet available. This is a dry cabin, there is no water or plumbing onsite. Bring your own water for drinking, dishwashing, etc. There is a propane cooking stove inside the cabin for use as well as a Weber grill outside (charcoal not provided). 15 minutes to the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame in Eveleth.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Please remove all trash from the cabin and leave bags in the outdoor trash cans provided.
Strip beds that were used and leave sheets in a pile on each bed please.
Make sure doors are shut securely, no need to lock the doors.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3412940vb
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

About the area

Makinen

Makinen is home to this cabin. Chamonix Chair and Helsinki Chair are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area and Saint Louis River.
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Makinen, MN

What's nearby

  • Veterans Park Ely Lake Beach - 25 min drive - 34.8 km
  • U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame - 26 min drive - 38.8 km
  • Paul Wellstone Memorial & Historic Site - 26 min drive - 38.5 km
  • Eveleth Dog Park - 27 min drive - 39.9 km
  • Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area - 29 min drive - 43.1 km

Getting around

  • Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Melrude Pub - ‬38 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Lakeside Cabin pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Rustic Lakeside Cabin?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic Lakeside Cabin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Lakeside Cabin?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Rustic Lakeside Cabin located?

Situated in Makinen, this cabin is 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Saint Louis River and within 16 miles (25 km) of Superior National Forest and Esquagama Lake. Cedar Island Lake and Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area are also within 20 miles (32 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. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jerritt D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the perfect getaway. everything you need to either stay and hang around or go and have some adventure northern minnesota is the best for everything.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brent C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family stay at this lovely cabin was amazing! Very family friendly, clean and tidy. Great view of the lake and very peaceful. It was exactly what we were looking for. We caught a variety of fish off the dock and had a fish fry one night! Our host reached out multiple times to make sure our check in and stay went smooth and let us know we could reach out to them at anytime if we needed anything or had questions. I give this a 10 out of 10 and will be back in the future! Thanks for a great stay and sharing this beautiful property
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

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

Excellent location

Serene location to immerse yourself in nature
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was very quiet and peaceful. The cabin included everything needed for a short ‘off the grid’ weekend with our children, but still close enough to entertainment opportunities to take day trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Keith C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful time
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Awesome place!

The cabin was as described! Beautiful, remote property. There were some bugs and lots if lilly pads in the bay. The owners were amazing and very helpful! Highly recommended!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is like its described, a rustic cabin. We love camping, so it was nice not pitching a tent and sleeping on a comfortable bed. They had some basic utensils, battery operated candles, and cooking supplies as well. The dogs loved running around and swimming in the lake. We caught a few sunfish from the dock. It was super cool the first night we spent there was a wolf pack howling in the distance and owls hooting. The stars were beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Simone H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cute cabin

Lots of mosquitos in summer prepare for them!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lucy M.

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

Cabin

I loved the property! It's Northern MN so expect skeeters and flies if you come in summer like I did. Owner was super responsive, the cabin was well laid out, and the grounds were peaceful and private.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

I.M l.

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

Fun time.

Rain and mosquitoes still had a lot of fun. I might try booking for fall for leaf viewing and also maybe for winter.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget S.

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

Trip on a budget

We took a trip to this location late May and the property was beautiful and my kids got to go WILD!!!! My only complaint is that with all the rain there were a lot of mosquitoes. This was a perfect trip since we were balling on a budget!! There was a lot more to do then expected!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

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

Quiet getaway

The cabin is as described - although it is a dry cabin, it offered a lot of little amenities that make it a lot nicer. Yes, the bugs are bad - but you have to expect that in Northern MN. The outhouse was a little overwhelming depending on the time of day - not sure if it’s venting as it should, but that was the only thing that was a disappointment. We had a severe thunderstorm roll in over night, and we were certainly happy to be in a cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

donald w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's a nice piece of land with a rustic cozy cabin and very secluded. The charms of it outweigh the small cons of the place. What better destination can you ask for than the north woods of Minnesota? Would recommend to anyone who doesn't need the convinces of glamping but want something better than a tent. Pros- Seclusion of the property, Water access to the lake, the charms of a rustic cabin, the scenery and land size. Very relaxing and the beds were comfy and clean.Cons- Some of the solar lights need attention, above sink light wouldn't turn on until it was dark, outhouse light didn't work, and it leans forward, had a smell of dead animal that would come and go, hard to get into the loft unless your child size, front cabin door wouldn't latch upon arrival. We used our cooler to keep it shut. Provided trash can for outside is on the small side.Recommendations I would definitely bring citronella candles or torches with you as the north woods have a lot of mosquitoes. Bring weedless lures. Fishing from the dock has a lot of weeds and lily pads. We used the public water access for fishing. We used the showers at a campground nearby. Overall though its a great place that we would rent again and recommend to others for sure.
Cabin in the woods
Dock
Enjoyed the fire ring
Dock
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Karen G

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As hosts, we enjoy this property to gain access to Long Lake for fishing and kayaking. The peninsula which divides the west end of the lake is fun to paddle around spotting wildlife such as turtles, beavers, deer, bald eagles, and many varieties of waterfowl and birds.

Why they chose this property

Medium density woods surround this property, beautiful sunsets can be seen over the lake year-round. Secluded, but less than 20 minutes to Eveleth, MN.

What makes this property unique

This cabin is secluded and private as the last property located at the west end of the bay on West Bay Road. Once on-site, you cannot see the neighboring properties.

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