Great northwoods retreat for vacationers, fishermen, and snowmobilers.
“Twin Pines” is a perfect destination for vacationers who seek beautiful northwoods surroundings to “get away from it all” any time of year. Winter activities include snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, snow-shoeing or just relaxing in the quiet, majestic pines. Spring and summer activities include fishing at nearby lakes or rivers, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, riding ATV, golfing at nearby golf courses in Bigfork or Deer River, or just enjoying a beverage around the fire or on the deck.
For your convenience, there is a lockbox on the entry door on the back deck. We will provide you with a temporary code shortly before your stay which we will send via text.
The house is clean, newly remodeled, and nestled in the heart of the Chippewa National Forest. It is built on the site of a “turn of the century logging camp” (Camp Five). The property is on a gravel road – just 1 ½ miles off a paved road, Hwy 14, and just two miles from the Bigfork River. There are thousands of acres of adjoining state and federal land with countless trails and very few neighbors. The circle driveway makes it easy for people to load and unload snowmobiles or ATVs. We are pet-friendly with a limit of two well-behaved dogs for a small fee.
The house sleeps from 4 to 12 people. On the main floor there is a kitchen (complete with all the necessary utensils and dinnerware), dining/family room, large master bedroom with a queen-size bed, small bedroom with double bed, and a three-season porch with a “trundle” bed that sleeps two. There are also two bathrooms on the main floor – one with a bathtub, and one with a shower. Our home also includes a large open upstairs space with two double beds and three twin beds, and plenty of storage space downstairs to store any extra items, air-dry wet clothes from a day out snowmobiling, etc.
Twin pines is fully furnished with all the necessities you will need to enjoy your northwoods vacation including a full kitchen set, outdoor grill, flat screen tv and dvd player, dvd’s, board games, Air Hockey Table, and a large book collection. There is also a campfire pit out back for roasting hot dogs and marshmallows.
The house is available for rent by the weekend or weekly from December to August, and during a few select weeks or weekends from September through November. We keep the calendar up to date, so please check availability there first if you have any questions.
Nearby lakes and rivers include: Bigfork River (Harrison Landing) 2 miles Clear Lake at Sure Game Resort 5 miles Holland Lake 2 miles Trestle Lake 3 miles Arrowhead Lake 5 miles Dora Lake 5 miles Jessie Lake 10 miles Sand Lake 16 miles Round Lake 16 miles Lake Winnibigoshish 40 miles Red Lake 60 miles
MN State Park: Scenic State Park, Bigfork, MN 16 miles
Nearest towns: Bigfork 16 miles Talmoon 17 miles Marcell 22 miles Deer River 38 miles Grand Rapids 50 miles
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Frequently asked questions
Is Great northwoods retreat for vacationers, fishermen, and snowmobilers. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Great northwoods retreat for vacationers, fishermen, and snowmobilers.?
As of 12 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great northwoods retreat for vacationers, fishermen, and snowmobilers. on 11 Jun, 2026 start from S$217, 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 Great northwoods retreat for vacationers, fishermen, and snowmobilers.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-out at Great northwoods retreat for vacationers, fishermen, and snowmobilers.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Great northwoods retreat for vacationers, fishermen, and snowmobilers. located?
Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Little Sand Lake and within 20 miles (32 km) of Rush Island Lake and Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center. Marcell Family Center and Newburg Bay are also within 20 miles (32 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great place with lots of amenities and the location is wonderful. The hosts are great. Highly recommend this place. we have been coming here for 12 years because we couldn’t ask for a better place to stay.
Was the perfect fit for our family and everyone was comfortable. Very home like feel. Would absolutely book again! The lake we had family at was not too far although I wish the property had more local access to lakes you could walk to.
Our stay was short but enjoyable! The owners had great communication and the cabin was clean when we arrived. Plus it had everything we needed to be comfortable. Lots of space! My friends and I would definitely recommend for an “up north” getaway.
Sara K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul, 2024
Sara and friends were wonderful guests! They left the cabin in great condition. They are welcome back anytime!
We wanted a nice quiet place to stay in the northwoods of Minnesota and this was a truly great spot down a gravel road. The house has a beautiful newer kitchen and bathroom, a comfy living room with a great TV, a nice dining area, and a great front and back decks. That we could bring our two well-behaved dogs made it perfect. The nearby town of Bigfork has a great pizza place, nice grocery store and cute little city park. There are lots of lake and river access points within 20 miles that we enjoyed too. The owner, Nancy, was so nice and responded quickly when I had questions. When a big storm rolled through she checked to be sure we were alright too. We would love to stay again and cannot recommend this place highly enough!
Tina M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marcia S.
11 Nov, 2018
This is a wonderful place to stay if you like long walks in the woods and quiet days on the lakes.
This is our fourth year to stay at Twin Pines in late October. The Shaws are wonderful hosts and their home is comfortable, clean, and well stocked with all the basics. We bring our bird dogs and spend our days hunting in the woods. We would highly recommend it.
Marcia S.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Donny D.
2 Oct, 2018
It is a very lovely home with plenty of room. It is a nice quiet retreat.
Very enjoyable.
Donny D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Corky C.
10 Aug, 2018
Well set up. Quiet and peaceful. Everything we needed for a great vacation.
The cabin was very roomy with all amenities we needed. Would definitely recommend it for someone looking for some peace and quiet.
Corky C.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Tom K.
8 Nov, 2017
Great Accommodations and Owner
It's not the Ritz Carlton, but if you enjoy the outdoors and want to be central to Minnesota's North woods, you will love this house. It's perfectly located, well kept, clean, comfortable and complete with everything you need to cook and enjoy your time in the woods.
The owners (Jim and Nancy) are wonderful people and wonderful "hands-on" Owners. The give you the quiet space you want but are responsive if you need them.
I highly recommend this rental.
Tom K.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2021
Thanks for the review. It's always great to have you guys come up for hunting! See you next year.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Pam O.
29 Aug, 2017
Cozy feel, plenty of space
This was our second time staying at the Shaw's rental. We felt very welcomed by the thoughtful touches that Nancy put out for us to enjoy. We recommend this rental, if you're in the area.
Pam O.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Archival
8/10 Good
Mark H.
10 Feb, 2017
Very nice house
We enjoyed our time at the property, snowmobile trail access could be troublesome with low snow conditions.
Mark H.
Archival
8/10 Good
Tom K.
27 Oct, 2016
Great!
Our group enjoyed another great year at the Shaw's Up-North cabin. The cabin is clean, comfortable and well maintained.
Tom K.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2016
Archival
8/10 Good
Pam O.
24 Sept, 2016
Country Getaway
The owners were very accommodating in making the reservations and communicating with us. The rental had plenty of very comfortable beds. I wish we could have stayed there longer, but a family reunion kept us busy for the time we were in the area. The rental had a bit of an old house smell, but the open windows provided plenty of fresh air. I would recommend this rental as a comfortable getaway.
Pam O.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
don c.
10 Sept, 2016
Great owners! Perfect for our group. Spacious home and private yard/deck. Kitchen very well equipped
We would certainly stay here again.
don c.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
Archival
8/10 Good
Malena C.
28 Jul, 2016
Great house!
We spent 3 days in the cabin and really enjoyed it.
It's a great house, with a lovely back yard and deck, very well equipped and comfortable.
Has some nice areas to go visit nearby.
Jim and Nancy where very nice and efficent when answering to all of our emails and questions.
Only downside where the bugs and mosquitos. They're a killer.
Malena C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Tom K.
12 Nov, 2014
Great home!
Another great year of hunting for our crew. Seven of us bagged 24 grouse by Sunday. We've done better, the weather made it tough. Looking forward to coming back in 2015. Great home and accommodations. Tom K.
Tom K.
Archival
8/10 Good
Tracy G.
8 Aug, 2014
Family vacation
We had a great time in the Northwoods. The house is clean and comfortable and fully stocked. We canoed down the Big Fork River, boated, fished, and hiked. Saw some wildlife but not as much as we expected. This is a pretty remote area - no cell service, no internet, no TV except for DVD's. It makes it hard to plan your daily activities and keep in touch. Bring the OFF - the mosquitoes and biting flies were horrible.
Tracy G.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2021
Thank you for the review. Sorry the bugs were so bad, but as you know, we can't control that. Unfortunately, you were here during mid-summer when they tend to be worse, and this has been a bad year for mosquitoes in Minnesota. We do have a Three-Season Porch to sit in to get away from the bugs. For future reference, there are few bugs outside up here in May, early June, and in the fall, which are all nice times to be outdoors.
Regarding no internet or cell, yes our home is in a "remote" area, and we hope to someday have internet service hooked up. That is on our "Wish List", hopefully in the near future. I also want to mention that even though you can't "call" on your cell at the house, you are able to send text messages.
Thank you for choosing Twin Pines!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Mark H.
5 Aug, 2014
Quiet Retreat in the Forest
Want a neat getaway home for a family or two? Twin Pines is a comfortable and quiet getaway home in the Chippewa National Forest. It's super quiet and we loved sitting on the deck with coffee in the morning and listening to the birds. The nighttime sky is spectacular. Numerous lakes are nearby along with the Big Fork River for canoeing and birding. The wonderful Scenic State Park is about 20 miles east. The house is well furnished with games and books and everything you need for dining in. The upstairs loft has five beds and there are two bedrooms downstairs plus a sofa-bed.
Mark H.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2021
Thank you Mark & Gretchen--- you were wonderful guests! Hope you can come again.
About the host
Hosted by Jim, Nancy and Billy Shaw
Owners are Jim and Nancy Shaw. Twin Pines has been in the Shaw family since 1980 when Jim’s parents moved to the area from southern Minnesota and built the house. Our home has been the setting for many wonderful and memorable family events over the years, and we hope that you make some of your own memories while visiting.
Why they chose this property
Wonderful location with a multitude of year-round activities.
What makes this property unique
The house has plenty of space for large families or groups and provides all the comforts that will make our home feel like your own.