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Beautiful Secluded Lake Front Retreat | 100 yr old Log Lodge | Dog-Kid Friendly

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Classic Skiing on the Lake at Briar Lake Lodge Vacation Rental, Duluth MN

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 162800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Duluth, MN
  • Place, University of Minnesota Duluth
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Place, Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Place, AMSOIL Arena
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Airport, Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Fireside Loft

2 Queen Beds

Front Room

1 Double Bed

Lakeside Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Lakeside Loft

2 Queen Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Sauna Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Secluded Lake Front Retreat | 100 yr old Log Lodge | Dog-Kid Friendly

Welcome to Briar Lake Lodge, a charming rustic log cabin built in 1923, nestled on a serene and secluded trout lake. Located about 30 minutes from downtown Duluth, the lodge offers a variety of activities year-round, both on-site and nearby. Enjoy fishing, swimming, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, four-wheeling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling. Please note that large gatherings require prior approval.

Accommodating up to 16 guests, the lodge features a master king bedroom, two main floor bedrooms with queen beds, two loft bedrooms with 2 queen beds in each, and a hide-a-bed couch. At the heart of the lodge is a spacious grand living room with a stunning stone fireplace.

For warmer days, air conditioning is available in the lofts. Guests can take advantage of the dock, which comes equipped with kayaks and stand-up paddleboards for exploring the lake.
Additionally, a large patio and fire pit are perfect for family barbecues.

This property embodies the essence of a Northwoods Lake Cabin getaway. It is one of our favorite places to be, and we hope it becomes one of yours too!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
No Cats!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Start a load of towels in the washing machine.
Walk through the property to check for any damages or big messes.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
~ $35 per dog, per night. Pets are not allowed on furniture or bedding and should not be left unattended. Pet hair/stains = $100 minimum cleaning fee.
No smoking or vaping on-premises.
No events without prior approval.

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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Duluth

Located in Duluth, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Tom's Historic Logging Camp and Two Harbors Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lester Park Golf Course and Hartley Park and Nature Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Duluth, MN

What's nearby

  • Lester River - 25 min drive - 22.4 km
  • University of Minnesota Duluth - 44 min drive - 40.3 km
  • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center - 49 min drive - 46.0 km
  • AMSOIL Arena - 49 min drive - 46.0 km
  • Aerial Lift Bridge - 50 min drive - 46.0 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boondocks Saloon And Grill - ‬40 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Secluded Lake Front Retreat | 100 yr old Log Lodge | Dog-Kid Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Secluded Lake Front Retreat | 100 yr old Log Lodge | Dog-Kid Friendly?

As of 8 Dec, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Secluded Lake Front Retreat | 100 yr old Log Lodge | Dog-Kid Friendly on 4 Jan, 2026 start from S$1,089.09, 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 Beautiful Secluded Lake Front Retreat | 100 yr old Log Lodge | Dog-Kid Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Secluded Lake Front Retreat | 100 yr old Log Lodge | Dog-Kid Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Secluded Lake Front Retreat | 100 yr old Log Lodge | Dog-Kid Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Secluded Lake Front Retreat | 100 yr old Log Lodge | Dog-Kid Friendly located?

This family-friendly Duluth holiday home is located on the waterfront, 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Lester River, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Lake Superior and Lester Park. McQuade Small Craft Harbor and Hartley Park and Nature Center are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brady K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very welcoming and made sure we had everything prior to our arrival. The place was layed out very nice and plenty of space for myself and my 15 guests for a Batchelor party. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The most beautiful cabin filled with every amenity you need for a secluded stay with loved ones in a beautiful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

KaYing V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was amazing. Our family had a great time there. Will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful property with lots of character, space for large groups and very comfortable accommodations. Melissa does an excellent job of comminating throughout our stay and we would love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

linus s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good stuff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Annual Family Vacation

Our family of 4 generations, ages 1 to 83, had a wonderful time at this beautiful cabin on the lake. It was so peaceful and had all the comforts of home. We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew W.

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

Beautiful cabin on a lake

Very beautiful cabin on the lake, very clean. Wish we had spent more time here but could only stay one night
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A large, authentic log cabin with plenty of room and comfortable beds. We especially loved the front dining room with windows looking outover the lake and the patio/firepit.Briar Lake is a small, shallow lake with weeds and moderate clarity, so it wasn't ideal for swimming, but the kids and grandkids enjoyed the paddleboards....and the sauna was a nice feature.Great communication and very easy check-in and check-out. Very nice to have a washer/dryer and dishwasher.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calvin C.

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

Bachlor Party

Had a blast. The sauna shower was a major highlight!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mai Y.

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

Clean

Feels like I was at my own home. Had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R.

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

Beautiful cabin

This was a perfect place for a group of friends to meet for a girls weekend. The cabin was lovely with a good location and very cozy in the deep winter.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bretton L.

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

Wonderful space to stay

My family enjoyed our stay! The place was exactly what we had hoped.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay N.

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

Relaxing time at the lake

This large log cabin was a very fun spot to stay. The cabin construction was amazing to examine. The large enclosed front porch has a beautiful view of the lake with loons and osprey. There are nice outdoor spaces too, for games and relaxing. Close enough to Duluth to do a few city things too. Clean and cozy. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

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

Beautiful stay in the North Woods

A very gorgeous property and cabin, well situated for larger groups with great views of the lake, a large dining area and plenty of outdoor seating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brianna L.

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

Great Place!

This property was exactly what we were looking for. We had a great time! Beautiful cabin with beautiful views!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robben S.

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

Great winter getaway

Perfect for a group of friends with kids. The large fireplace was a big draw for us and it did not disappoint (though be sure to bring plenty of firewood to keep the flame going). We enjoyed playing in the snow with the kids out on the frozen lake and even found some nice Superior Hiking Trail hikes nearby, which were wonderful in the snow. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

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

Family Getaway

Beautiful property !! Beautiful views !! Wonderful family time together !! Very relaxing atmosphere !!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha P.

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

Adorable cabin

Our group had a great time. The cabin has everything you need for a quiet and fun getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miranda H.

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

Beautiful residence

Had our winter wedding there! And it was beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris D.

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

Family getaway

Wonderful weekend with my kids and their families. Kayaks and paddle boards were a hit. Loved the dining area… played games, had our meals and loved having morning coffee over looking the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryce B.

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

Beautiful place

This was a great place for a large group. Plenty of yard space and a great bonfire. The lodge is spacious and comfortable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward J.

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

Weekend Away

We were all very impressed at the condition of the old log cabin given its age and impressed at the expansion/additional that had been done to the originally cabin. This place is a must stay and was an amazing time!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard V.

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

Family Weekend at Briar Lake Lodge

The property is beautiful inside and out. Large eating area and large family room which consisted of the entire center of the lodge. Nice, large yard for outside activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren F.

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

Elegant & cozy!

Easy check in, was good to know there would be no cell service in advance so we could plan for that. Lots of extra amenities provided (single use toothbrushes, combs, etc.) Decor was gorgeous and luxurious, the perfect blend of rustic and elevated. The well water definitely had a distinct color and fragrance—I’d personally recommend bringing plenty of bottled water. Photos of the rooms or the view don’t do it justice, nearly every room overlooks a new angle of the lake glittering between the trees. Would recommend to anyone who needs a place on the north shore that sleeps quite a few people!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pakou V.

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

Family cabin

Everything in the house was fantastic. We enjoyed inside out of the property. We loved the option on kayaking and would to come again! Thank you for such a beautiful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

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