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Lakeshore Cabin , Great Fishing, Tubing, and Skiing

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Bunkhouse off the lake side of the A-frame

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Spacious, comfortable rooms
    Guests love the top-rated, generously-sized rooms.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Little Sauk, MN
  • Place, Lake Osakis
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Charlotte Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Lions Charlotte Park
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bunk house

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Futon

Living room

2 Double Futons

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakeshore Cabin , Great Fishing, Tubing, and Skiing

This is an original A-frame cabin, located on Maple Lake near Osakis. There are three bedrooms (one downstairs, two upstairs) and a bathroom in the main house, plus a bunkhouse for kids or extra guests. The A-frame and bunkhouse can sleep up to 10 people.

The property includes a gas grill, outdoor eating area, a fire pit (wood included), and a canoe.

The kitchen is well stocked with plates, silverware, cooking utensils, serving dishes, crock pot, electric griddle, coffee maker and toaster. We supply ALL paper products (TP, paper towels, etc.) for your stay.

Maple Lake is a quiet, 400 acre, oval shaped lake with cabins on only half the lake - perfect for fishing, boating, water skiing, or just enjoying. Maple Lake has walleye, northern, sunnies, crappies and large mouth bass. You can often catch fish right off the dock! The North and West side of the lake is a State Wild Life Management area. Boat traffic is very light making for good water skiing and other water activities.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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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 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 869583vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Long Prairie

Located in Long Prairie, this cabin is on a lake. Roger M. Holmes Wildlife Management Area and Lake Osakis reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Todd County Fairgrounds and Erickson's Petting Zoo. Casey’s Amusement Park and Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Waterskiing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and mountain biking nearby.
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Little Sauk, MN

What's nearby

  • Lake Osakis - 8 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Charlotte Lake - 13 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Lions Charlotte Park - 14 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Sauk Lake - 19 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Erickson's Petting Zoo - 21 min drive - 27.8 km

Getting around

  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Midway Gas - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Little Sauk Legion Club - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Head Of The Lakes - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Great Ming Dynasty - ‬13 min drive
  • O-Town Tavern

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeshore Cabin , Great Fishing, Tubing, and Skiing pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Lakeshore Cabin , Great Fishing, Tubing, and Skiing?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakeshore Cabin , Great Fishing, Tubing, and Skiing?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeshore Cabin , Great Fishing, Tubing, and Skiing?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakeshore Cabin , Great Fishing, Tubing, and Skiing located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is 6 mi (9.7 km) from Lake Osakis and within 12 miles (20 km) of Charlotte Lake and Clifford Lake. Sauk Lake and Lions Charlotte Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

Family vacation

Quiet, updated location. Comfortable stay for large family with dogs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was everything we were looking for and more. Very comfortable and roomy. The bunk house was so nice, going to bed to the sunset and waking up to the sun rise. Fishing off the dock was beautiful and peaceful. The peace and quiet alone was worth every penny. The owner was very receptive to our questions despite being away himself. Plenty of the essentials to get us going before needing to head to the store. 10 out of 10. Would rents again.
The view never got old regardless of time of day.
The view never got old regardless of the time of day.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Family time

Nice cabin. Great location. Things to do for all ages. The bunk house is a great added sleeping area. Owners friendly and quick to respond. Just right for what we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

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

Family Fun

We had a small family gathering and this was a great spot to hang out, swim, and catch some fish! The bunk house was a great find for cousins to share space and good laughs. The upstairs is very comfortable, but yes, the stairs are very steep. Nicely fixed up cabin! Comfortable beds and pillows. Kitchen was well stocked to cook and grill all week. Dock is nice. Heads up for people with smaller kids- entry into the water from land isn't really an option (rocky and then a touch mucky with some mild clumps of weeds that are avoidable) but if your kids like jumping from the end of the dock into 4.5 feet of water, can use a life jacket, bring a lily pad, or use a boat- this swimming situation will work for you! We had a great time at this A frame cabin and would do it again and recommend to others! -Christine
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara T.

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

Three generations making memories

Every year, we invite our children and grandchildren to spend a week at a cabin. Our goal is to bond as a family and make memories doing the simple things. This cabin is surrounded by nature and its beauty. We saw eagles, pelicans, cormorants, loons, herons and more. We caught walleye, northern pike, crappie, and perch. We laughed when the cows in the nearby pasture came so close we thought they were in our yard. We bought jam, pickles, syrup and sweet corn from a local Amish family. We ventured into Osakis for ice cream and sampling at Panther Distillery. Yes, the stairs are steep heading to the upper bedrooms. But they are better than the ladder I climbed to get into the loft of other cabins. We appreciated the wagon for hauling firewood as well as moving groceries from our cars. We brought our own floatables so the kids could swim (right off the dock) but plenty of life jackets were provided on the pontoon (well worth the rental fee for those of us who love a leisurely cruise). We also brought a few campfire chairs for our almost nightly fires. The owners were friendly but not invasive. Their response was extremely quick when we had questions. A great quiet hideaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautifully Updated Cabin, Friendly Owner, Beautiful Nature - HIGHLY recommend for memory building!

Walking through the cabin I was impressed--beautifully updated kitchen and bathroom, new paint and carpet throughout, and I could tell the owners cared about the details. The owner Mike was easy to reach for booking our stay and responsive to questions/inquiries before and during our stay. When we arrived he greeted us and showed us around the property and described all the amenities. This cabin is quiet and perfect for relaxing and connecting with people and nature. The upstairs is two bedrooms, each with full-sized beds. Ample space and separation from main rooms/outside to bring a pack-n-play for sleeping baby/toddler(s). Ceiling fans in all rooms and nice wood blinds to block out light if needed. Beds are comfy and furniture is sturdy, never a need for places to sit even with a big group. The downstairs has the kitchen, full bathroom, eat-in kitchen, bedroom with queen bed, and living room with 2 full-size futons that were comfortable for sitting and sleeping. The furniture is solid and not cheap. You can see out the back to the lake when you walk in the front door as the entire side of the house facing the lake is glass sliding doors. Gorgeous views all day long and breathtaking sunsets. We're city dwellers and oft don't "rough it" so this was a nice home away from home. The back porch runs the length of the house. There's a grill, large patio table on the lawn, hammock (hubby's fave), campfire area with chairs and picnic table. The "bunk house" is a small house next to the cabin with bunk beds. Perfect for kids/teens to have a sleepover or adults to sleep separate. Also nice mattresses. The steps down to the lake are covered in trex deck material and therefore nice and sturdy. The dock is wonderful and our sons LOVED fishing off the dock (with intro lesson by owner Mike). We rented the pontoon and pulled the kids behind tubing, and boated around the lake and even parked in the middle and jumped off to swim. Truly a fantastic experience full of memories, thanks in no small part to Mike and his wife's attention to detail and focus on customer service. Some perks/things we didn't know about this property before renting: 1) this property has an adjoining campsite that Mike also owns that can be rented separately; 2) the stairs going to the top floor can be steep for those who don't climb well though there are railings on both sides; and 3) Mike was in a nearby cabin which was GREAT if we needed advice, help, or forgot something. We will return :)!
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2023
Thank you for your review Heidi, and also thank you for your personal feedback on our property, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay! One small correction - the beds in the upstairs bedrooms are queen sized, not full/double. (That extra six inches is a lot when there are two of you!)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

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

So relaxing, perfect family time!

We all spent very little time 'out', and most of our time in the cabin playing games, doing puzzles and watching movies together. The hosts were very responsive and generous. The cabin was well supplied with very nice bedding. Everyone had a great time! I would definitely book this one again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila M.

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

Family vacation

The cabin was beautiful. The lake was quite. Very peaceful. Very little boat traffic, so it was easy to take our grandchildren tubing. They had a blast.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristine B.

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

Minnesota getaway

Very nice house on a small lake, owners very helpful, especially with the pontoon boat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl A.

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

Summer 2022

We had a great week. The property was clean and as listed. It is located at the end of the road so we had privacy. The lake is smaller with not a lot of boat traffic which made for a very peaceful week on the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication, location

Mediocre

Communication was not good. Very long (weeks) time before getting a response from owners. The beds, bedding, pillows, are all mediocre. My bed felt like it leaned. Owner was there frequently which takes away that camping feel. The driveway in is very narrow and the branches rub against vehicles. Spiders! Lots of spiders that got in our stuff and is now an issue we have to deal with. They say checkout is 11, but it’s actually 10 and the night before I was asked when we will be out because the cleaning lady wanted to know. Nothing about thank you for staying, hope it was good, nothing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

Great Getaway!

We were very happy with our cabin experience! The beginning of the week was just my husband, our 9 and 11 year olds, and me. Then later in the week family joined us. Mike came over and helped set up the pontoon rental for us, and answered many of our questions. He talked fishing and tubing with my kids. Very patient and kind. My son caught fish within seconds just casting from the dock. The lake was calm for pontooning, tubing, kayaking, canoeing and just swimming and floating on tubes- and fishing. We did use the bunk house with the arrival of family members. The kids thought it was fun and gave us more space. The kitchen was stocked with all the essentials one would need. The weather was perfect for our stay. Thanks for a good week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerry K.

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

Very clean and nice experience

Rental property had everything we needed in the cabin for supplies. This was a huge surprise as we did not have to use our supplies. When we arrived we had our own pontoon and the owners let us use their second dock for our pontoon. I would consider renting the property again in a he future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Jerry H.

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

Nature Lovers Retreat

The property is private and is surrounded by nature. There are 40 acres of woodland with deer, turtles and birds. The lake was peaceful and the weather ideal during our stay. Be sure to plan for drinking water and depending on the time of year you visit, the weeds in the lake made fishing more challenging than we would have liked. However, northern and bass were caught and the bluegill were very active. Overall, the setting was peaceful and Mike was available to answer any questions we had. He referred us to a retired boat repair guy who tuned up my brothers boat free of charge. That was awesome!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nicest cabin in the area!

The cabin is nice (the photos are accurate) and living area and eat-in kitchen is spacious. Bedrooms are small without closets, but the beds are comfortable and there is drawer space and luggage racks. The stairs are very steep as others have mentioned and without a bathroom up that can be a challenge for those staying upstairs. Kitchen is nicely outfitted. We would prefer not to have carpet (floors are tile and carpet) from a cleanliness standpoint, but know that is a personal preference. There is central air conditioning which was a real plus for us—all other cabins we’ve stayed in the area had window units. The unit is in a utility closet in the downstairs bedroom (which creates white noise for those who sleep with a sound machine.) The small bunk house is cute but we didn’t use it. The location is quiet because it is at the very end of a narrow, winding dirt road. The road quality and access is not a plus for us, but that also is a personal preference. The fishing was as good as my husband (who is a catch and release from the dock kind of fisherman) has had in the area, so that was a plus! Our grandchildren visited us a couple of days and enjoyed fishing too. We also took them for a ride on a pontoon boat and saw the eagle’s nest and bald eagles. Thanks to Mike for his assistance in using the boat. It was a pleasant week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle I.

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

Another great stay!

This was our second visit to this cabin and it was just as great as the first time! Everything is clean and well-kept. The owners are friendly, responsive, and usually nearby if issues arise. Once again we were able to enjoy the lake with the pontoon. We had a wonderful time with our family and will probably be back for a third time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jann A.

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

Family Cabin Weekend

Our family enjoyed the peace and quiet of our stay on the lake. The place was very clean and met our needs for some relaxing family time. The place had all the amenities we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Fun Stay

The property was clean and spacious and the owners were flexible. As advertised it is a great fishing lake, we enjoyed catching many pan fish, and our 2 year old son caught his first fish right off the dock immediately after casting.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

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

Wonderful Girls weekend

The cabin was beautiful! Honestly the only negative I can say is to be aware of the stairs to upstairs. I would not suggest elderly or young children as they are VERY steep stairs. When remodeling, these stairs were once a ladder. Other than that, hosts were helpful and cabin was perfect!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

Peaceful lake spot

We had a very nice stay. The lake was small but quiet and there was lots of wildlife to see. We enjoyed listening to the loons and seeing them on the water. We had lots of fun on the pontoon, it was nice and worked well. We fished and tubed. Owner Mike answered the phone right away when we had a question and he stopped by, giving us some bait and lures, which was very kind. We caught sunfish off the dock and kayaked on the lake as well. The dock and boat lift are in very good condition. Some of our party had a little trouble with the steps to the lake; they are in good repair, but a handrail would be a helpful addition. The cabin was extremely nice inside and everything was clean, and the wifi and satellite tv were much appreciated when it was rainy. The , worked well, and we found all cooking utensils, etc that we needed. We found the beds could be more comfortable, but often have the same opinion of hotel beds. There was plenty of seating inside and outside; we enjoyed a fire for some campfire cooking and s'mores. I would definitely stay again, thanks so much for a relaxing vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex E.

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

Beautiful cabin, beautiful lake

Perfect summer getaway. The cabin was wonderful and located on a pristine lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara V.

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

Just what we needed

This "cabin on a lake" was a great place for our 3-day, family getaway. Our family of four, with two adult children, fit well into the main cabin (did not use the bunk house). The two upstairs bedrooms gave private space when needed, the kitchen was lovely and had everything we wanted (including outside grill), the A/C and ceiling fans worked well, too. The only heads-up I'd give to other trip planners is that the stairs going to the upstairs were best climbed by "young knees". We rented the pontoon for a day and were very impressed. Great boat. The price was worth it --- for a morning fishing trip, afternoon lunch on the boat and dip in the water, and an evening ride at sunset. The conversations that were prompted were priceless. Thanks, Mike and Patty, for all the work you've put into making this cabin a place for memories to be created.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

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

Wonderful family experience off the beaten path .... Great fishing off the dock and comfy cabin!!

Cabin is newly refurbished and easily houses 10 guests ~ everyone has enough space! ... rooms are comfy and kitchen is easy to use! Upstairs is NOT handicap accessible with a very steep set of stairs due to the A-frame design, however, lower bedroom and bath are manageable for all. Added bonus of a separate "bunkhouse" was a treat for extra sleeping space! Nice firepit and outside picnic tables for meals ... plus, added bonus of large TV for rainy days! Maple Lake is a beautiful small lake with many panfish for fun a fishing experience!! We loved our stay =)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie W.

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

Lake Cabin get away

We spent 3 nights in this lakeshore cabin and enjoyed every minute! Property met expectations and was better than expected. Nicely remodeled and had what we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

Family fun, lots of memories made

Beautiful cabin! Great fishing, nice lake, warm water. Very well furnished cabin! We’d love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Mike and Patty Bongaarts

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We have owned a cabin on Maple Lake since 1989. My great uncle first bought land here in the early 1950s!

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