Hand carved log lodge with sauna & fireplace on a crystal clear trout fish lake.

Hand carved log lodge with sauna & fireplace on a crystal clear trout fish lake.

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Experience the beauty and feel of a real log lodge.
We’ll equip kitchen with bar and two dinning tables
Fieldstone fireplace, we provide the wood.
Sit around the bar while you help
With cooking.
Get cozy by the fire after a day of skiing, fishing, snow mobility, or relaxing

Overview of Hand carved log lodge with sauna & fireplace on a crystal clear trout fish lake.

Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Check out the area

Map
Marcell, MN
  • Popular LocationMarcell Family Center12 min drive
  • Popular LocationTurtle Lake17 min drive
  • Popular LocationBills Lake21 min drive
  • AirportGrand Rapids, MN (GPZ-Itasca County)46 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Hand carved log lodge with sauna & fireplace on a crystal clear trout fish lake.

Beautifully Hand-crafted log lodges on Minnesota's clearest lake. Fully licensed so no risk of last minute cancellation. This spacious 4 bdrms, 3 bathroom log lodge has an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, massive logs, and unique artistry, three sides fieldstone fireplace, and we provide the firewood. For more info call or text 2182560089
Located in the first lake north of the continental divide you will be amazed at the clarity and fishing. Lake trout, bass, sunfish and huge Pike.
You’ll love cooking in this well equip kitchen, and dining at the bar that surround the kitchen or at the old hickory table. And you’ll love your private sauna which is large enough for the whole gang.
For your sleeping comfort a cedar log staircase leads to an enclosed loft bedroom with a private bathroom with a shower. The two bedrooms on main level with close proximity to a full bathroom, and lower level with bedroom and bunk area, offering three levels of comfort.
Amazing Caribou Lake has a hard sandy bottom and clarity of 40 feet making it an excellent lake for swimming, boating, and fishing for Lake trout, Large and Small mouth Bass, Northern pike, and sunfish. We have canoes, rowboats, kayaks, and a paddle boat available for your use, or a pontoon you can rent by the day. And if your feeling adventurous check out one of our over 600 neighboring lake in a 7 mile radius.
The yard surrounding the cabin has lots of space for yard games, and you’ll love the fire-pit that also overlooks the lake.
Located in the Chippewa National Forest explore miles of wooded hiking, skiing,
snowshoeing, and snow mobile trails right out your door. Travel scenic byway 38 to the Suomi Hills north of Grand Rapids. This pristine forest scattered with lakes will exceed all expectations.
And best of all we’re a well extablished and intend to be here for years to come. So get your family and friends together, make memories and start a tradition. It will be someting you'll look forward to all year long. Full week rentals in summer months, minimum two night stays Laborday to Memorial day. WE MAKE IT FEEL LIKE YOUR OWN PRIVATE RETREAT,
If your looking for a venue for an intimate group of 50 people, you have access to additional places along 1000 feet of lakeshore with a wedding pavilion overlooking the lake an a small honeymoon cabin.
It's Quiet lake, but you can bring your own boat for water sports as long as you are certain your boat is free of invasive species We discourage jet skis because They're a bit too loud for this size lake.
And when not on the lake relax with a book, play games with the kids, hike on our miles of wooded trails.
Winter it a magical time for x- country skiing, snow shoeing, and snow mobile the right out the driveway onto 100s of miles of trails.
Once you come you'll keep coming back.

A great gathering place: The perfect place to get together with friends and family. Life is short, so start a tradition of having fun with the ones you love in this beautifully hand-crafted log lodge. We leave you alone, so You will feel like it's your own private lake home. This log lodge was built by one of the top log home builders in the Nation, and also owner of the place. Fourty years ago Tim and Peg built their first log home which for Tim became a passion. In 1977 he started his log home building business, Top-Notch Log Homes. From modest log cabins to 7000 sq ft log mansions, Tim and his crew built masterly crafted log homes throughout the Northland. Twenty years later in 1997 Tim and Peg and their two young children purchased a small resort on 1000 feet of Lakeshore on their favorite lake. Now after anothen 20'years Tim''s has FINALLY competed his log cabin dreams.
With 3 big log lodges, 2 small log cottages and a pavilion with a fantastic overlook of the lake. So come, check us out. Be it for a romantic getaway with the one you love to a big family gathering, we have that and everything in between.
But if you've dreamed of having your own log home on the lake this is a great place to start.
For those who are thinking about a log home of their own just let us know. We can answer all your questions, show you plans, and build you one. If you didn't want one before you stay here you will want one after your stay.

For those who love the great outdoors: The last leg of your drive through Edge of the Wilderness Scenic Byway will take you through the Suomi hills, past lakes, and over the laurentian divide, to the top of the northern watershed. Turn east though tall pines, and down our long winding driveway to the private retreat on crystal clear Caribou lake.
Miles of trails are right out your door. The Suomi and Trout lake non-motorized recreation area are a couple miles away, and the mesabi snow Mobile trail is at the end of our driveway, linking you to just about every trail in Northern Minnesota.

Cross County ski the Soumi Hills, Trout Lake Estate, Blueberry Hills, Sugar Hills, Wabana. Wonderfully groomed trails for all level of skiers, This beautiful hand crafted log is the perfect place for gathering of family and friends. Spacious, with crafted details that will make you feel like you're in the middle of nature both inside the cabin and out. On the shore of Caribou lake, known as the clearest lake in Minnesota.
Drive through the Chippewa national forest on scenic byway #38, through the tree lined drive where your encounter a lake around every corner. Cross the continental divide and into the Suomi Hills and beautiful Caribou Lake.

Property manager

Peggy Landin

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Great place, where kids can be kids.

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Pets allowed in off season. One dog in summer

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Wash dishes before you leave and make sure all windows and doors are shut.
PLEASE LEAVE CABIN NICE
NO USE OF FIREARMS ON PREMISIS.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number FBL-3891-15215

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Marcell

Located in Marcell, this lodge is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Gunn Lake and Newburg Bay. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
Map
Marcell, MN

What's nearby

  • Marcell Family Center - 12 min drive
  • Gunn Lake - 17 min drive
  • Turtle Lake - 17 min drive
  • Bills Lake - 21 min drive
  • Burrows Lake - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Marcell Inn - 11 min drive
  • Pine Cone Soup & Sandwich Cafe - 13 min drive
  • The Pine Cone Cafe - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hand carved log lodge with sauna & fireplace on a crystal clear trout fish lake. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hand carved log lodge with sauna & fireplace on a crystal clear trout fish lake.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hand carved log lodge with sauna & fireplace on a crystal clear trout fish lake.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hand carved log lodge with sauna & fireplace on a crystal clear trout fish lake. located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly lodge is within 9 mi (15 km) of Gunn Lake, Newburg Bay and Burns Lake. Turtle Lake and Bills Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

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Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, location
Nice cabin & lake, but beware of a “Karen” neighbor
Enjoyed our stay mostly. No complaints about the property itself. Property is nice & spacious enough for larger families/group, but kids can’t really be kids. Our group was out on the lake for less than an hour before we were confronted by a woman who claimed she own a property & therefore owned the shoreline also. “Riparians are entitled to exercise their rights over the entire surface of the lake. One riparian cannot keep others from using all of the lake. Where access to a "wetland" is available from a public road,” Minnesota Statutes Section 103G.235 She paddled roughly 500 ft out into the lake to where we were to complain ask us where we “were from & must not be from here”. She proceeded to exaggerate & accuse of being directly in front of her dock & overloaded on our 15 passenger capacity pontoon & being on the lake for several hours making noise. She complained the 3 yo crying as well. We responded respectfully & left the area shortly. Owner was cordial & felt bad about situation, but ultimately sided with the “karen” neighbor. If you are a person of color, be aware you might get questioned repeatedly about your party count even though you have already confirmed it several times before & what the “karen” neighbor accuses you of will be taken as truth. Owner also proceeded to tell us about lake etiquette as though we are foreign to being on lakes/living on lakes. We didn’t let the negative & prejudice insinuations ruin our stay. Kids had fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet Spot!
Peg was a great help. Communicated clearly, looked for ways to make our stay the best (which it was). All of my out of state friends now love Minnesota.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A bit of Heaven
Beautiful Lake and cabin! Wonderful memories made!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Presidents Day Snowmobile Trip
Cabin was great. The views are amazing and the cabin was very comfortable. We had a larger group (11 including kids) and we never fell cramped. Plenty of parking and great access to the trails right down the driveway. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Vacations
This beautiful property is surrounded by a National Forest with much wildlife. The cabin is nestled on a hillside just above the lake, providing spectacular views. The firepit is close to the cabin, for easy pit stops. The dock is not accessible for people with ambulation issues, however there is a public dock the rented boat can pickup if needed. Best advice, bring bug spray, mosquitoes are bird sized and there are many of them! :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Peggy Landin

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Having built 100s of hand crafted log homes, we decided everyone should have a have to experience the wonderful feel and atmosphere of a log home on a pristine like. So we purchased this amazing property and built a beautifully crafted log cabin with room for large groups to gather Nd make memories.
We chose not to put TVs in the cabins because as you will discover if you try this place out, that you will create so many more lifetime memories if you ditch the TV.

Why they chose this property

The greatest thing about this property, besides the beauty and uniqueness of this log cabin is the lake, the Forest and trails, the fresh air, good fishing, and peace and quiet.

What makes this property unique

Staying in this hand carved log lodge, swimming and fishing into this crystal clear lake, relaxing on the large deck overlooking the lake. This is why our guest keep coming back. A fantAstic place year round .
We allow you to bring one dog between September and May. So sorry but No dogs allowed in the summer.
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