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Handcrafted log lodge on Minnesota’s clearest lake. Nestled in the woods.

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A log cabin interior with a dining area, kitchen, and living room.
A wooden deck with a railing, surrounded by trees and a body of water.
A wooden cabin with a stone pathway leading to the entrance, surrounded by a garden with rocks and flowers.
A log cabin interior with a dining area, fireplace, and wooden furnishings.
A rustic cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden dining area, and a bar.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Marcell, MN
  • Place, Big Ole Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Marcell Family Center
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bunk area

2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Handcrafted log lodge on Minnesota’s clearest lake. Nestled in the woods.

Large 4 bedroom hand crafted log lodge located on the shore of Minnesota's clearest lake, 3 bathrooms, fireplace, sauna, outdoor fire pit. This amazing lake has lake trout, large age small mouth bass, sun fish and huge northern. Private dock with row boat and kayak. Also enjoy beautiful forest and trails right out your door. We believe people need a place to get away from it all to spend time with the ones you love. This is a place you can make a tradition. Located in the Chippewa National Forest, the first lake north of the continental divide.
If you want to expand your group we have a couple neighboring lodges and a Newly built wedding pavilion overlooking the lake. OUr neighboring log lodges each have 4-5 bedrooms, 3 bathroom, Saunas, amd Field Stone fireplace. Year round rental. Very private with a nice yard, deck, and private dock on your 200' of lake shore. Located in the Chippewa National Forest, in the beautiful Suomi hills, on Minnesota's clearest lake. Our guests tell us the craftsmanship of the cabin, the beautiful surroundings, and the privacy of the place keep them coming back.
Drive north from Grand Rapids on Scenic Byway #38 to the first lake north of the Continental Divide.
Vrbo has been giving guests the wrong directions to the cabin and they won’t change it. So please disregard their directions and keep right at each fork in the long driveway.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
Charge of $20 per person for extra visitors
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Pets

Pets allowed
One dog allowed in the summer
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If you want to smoke outdoors but please no Butts

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number FBL-3891-15215
Property # 830067vb
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
Note from host: Charge of $20 per person for extra visitors
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 deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Marcell

Located in Marcell, this cabin is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Crooked Lake and Three Island Lake. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Marcell, MN

What's nearby

  • Big Ole Lake - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Marcell Family Center - 10 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center - 11 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Three Island Lake - 13 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Gunn Lake - 14 min drive - 9.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Timberwolf Inn Hotel - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Pine Cone Soup & Sandwich Shoppe - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Handcrafted log lodge on Minnesota’s clearest lake. Nestled in the woods. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Handcrafted log lodge on Minnesota’s clearest lake. Nestled in the woods.?

As of 19 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Handcrafted log lodge on Minnesota’s clearest lake. Nestled in the woods. on 14 Sept, 2026 start from S$1,732, 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 Handcrafted log lodge on Minnesota’s clearest lake. Nestled in the woods.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Handcrafted log lodge on Minnesota’s clearest lake. Nestled in the woods.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Handcrafted log lodge on Minnesota’s clearest lake. Nestled in the woods.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Handcrafted log lodge on Minnesota’s clearest lake. Nestled in the woods. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Marcell cabin is within 6 mi (10 km) of Crooked Lake, Three Island Lake and Marcell Family Center. Newburg Bay and Burns Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Peggy Landin

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Tim, a master log home builder established Top-Notch Log Homes in 1977. Building hundreds of high quality hand crafted log homes for people who could afford them, he and his wife, Peg, decided to buy a beautiful spot on a perfect lake and build log place that would be available to anyone who wanted to experience the enchantment of real log home. But it needed to be a place on the clearest lake they could find with plenty of privacy, surrounded by tall forest. So in 1998 with their two young children they set out to do just that. This cabin was completed in 2002 and constructed with our local White Cedar.
Tim continues to build log homes and Peg runs the place. Their kids are now adults and hope to continue keeping this cabin going so families and friends can continue to come and do what's most important in life. Get away from it all and spend time with love ones.

Why they chose this property

An amazing lake and a cabin that is literally carved from beautiful cedar and white pine logs. Travel the newly constructed Scenic Byway 38 which snakes between lakes, hills and forest into the Suomi hill where you,ll encounter the best cross county ski trails in all of Minnesota. The cabin is Located at the top of the continental divide, so the water in this lake and from our well is the cleanest and clearest you’ll find in Minnesota. This beautifully hand scribed 4 bedroom real log cabin sits on the shores of Caribou lake and is nestled among lakes and trails of the Chippewa forest. The cabin and property offer peace and quiet and is large enough for the whole family. And as your family grows the place has room to expand to a large family reunion or wedding in our neighboring (but not too close) Log cabins.
This is a licensed property that was built so the sole purpose of creating a place where guests can get away from it all. A place where you can surround yourself with your favorite people and make memories and start traditions. Open year round, this is the place where you can.breath fresh air, swim in this clear sand bottom lake, hike or ski our nature trails, fish for bass and Lake trout, And relax and enjoy the loons, Eagles, and jump into a cool clear lake after a hot sauna.

What makes this property unique

Large enough for a few families. Large yard and your own 200 feet of private lake shore. Trails of every kind right out your door. There are also two additional log lodges along the shore of Caribou which you could expand into as your extended family grows. But each of these cabins are more private then most private lake home. The cabin comes with a row boat and canoe.
If you would like to have a large event, such as a wedding this property can accommodate that with our wedding pavilion and room for guests.

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