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Charming Private Cottage on Lake Vermilion

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Frazer Bay and Front of Cabin Lake View Sunset Dock
The Main Cottage
The Cottage
The Cottage
The Cottage in the fall.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81225 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

BUNKHOUSE CABIN

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Lake Facing FRONT BEDROOM Sleeps 2

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Main Cabin Bedroom Sleeps 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Private Cottage on Lake Vermilion

. Main Bedroom with King Bed
. Second Bedroom with Queen Bed
. Front Bedroom Lake View with Twin Beds
. Linens and towels provided
. Three season porch
. Kitchen is fully equipped
. Eating utensils provided
. Coffee pot
. Pots and pans
. Microwave
. Bathroom with tub and shower
. Large deck lakeside with new patio furniture
. Sunset dock on waters edge
. Bunkhouse with double bed and bunk beds
. Bathroom with shower
. Washing machine and dryer
. Large flat yard for yard games and activities
. Fire pit for campfires
. New dock which accommodates 16-26ft boats
. New dock accommodates 2 to 4 boats
. Small boathouse on the water for 16 foot boat
. Private property with 350 feet of shore line and on 6 acres of land
. Centrally located cabin on Lake Vermilion
. Sauna available for relaxing
. Fish on one premier fishing locations on Lake Vermilion
. No Pets please
. The Cottage has two private bedrooms one with a New King Sized bed and the other with a Queen Sized bed. Another small private room in the front of cabin with lake view sleeps two in single individual beds. All linens and towels are provided including beach towels. The cottage has a comfortable three season porch. Complete kitchen fully equipped with cooking utensils, eating utensils, coffee pot, electric fry pan, pots and pans including a slow cooker for easy meals and a microwave. The main cabin has full bath, shower/bath tub including towels, hair dryer. Large deck on the lake side with New Porch Furniture for all guests to enjoy for mealtimes and relaxing. Also an additional sunset dock is located on the waters edge. Large flat area by waters edge perfect for yard games or just relaxing on the swing or hammock. The bunkhouse has a double bed and bunk beds. There is a bathroom (sink/toilet) with a shower in the bunkhouse and includes a washer and dryer.
New 50 foot Dock to accommodate boats from 16ft to 26ft. Public boat launch/access is within a few hundred feet of The Cottage. The Cottage and Bunkhouse are close to waters edge which provides a quiet and peaceful experience. Multiple vehicle and boat trailer parking are available on the property. The property allows camp fires (Per Forest Service Regulations) in the evening after a full day of enjoying Lake Vermilion.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cook

Located in Cook, this cottage is on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Soudan Underground Mine State Park and Lake Vermilion State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Timbuktu Marina. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Cook, MN

What's nearby

  • Lake Vermilion - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Portage Bay - 27 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Fortune Bay Casino - 33 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Soudan Underground Mine State Park - 44 min drive - 35.5 km
  • Eagles Nest Lake Number Three - 60 min drive - 53.7 km

Getting around

  • International Falls, MN (INL-Falls Intl.) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tavern In The Bay - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Vermillion Club - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Poor Gary's Pizza At The Vermilion Club - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Towleski's - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Perkins American Food Co. - ‬37 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Private Cottage on Lake Vermilion pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Private Cottage on Lake Vermilion ?

As of 7 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Private Cottage on Lake Vermilion on 6 May, 2026 start from S$632, 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 Charming Private Cottage on Lake Vermilion ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Private Cottage on Lake Vermilion ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Private Cottage on Lake Vermilion ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Private Cottage on Lake Vermilion located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Lake Vermilion and within 12 miles (20 km) of Portage Bay and Fortune Bay Casino. Indian Island and Trinity Lutheran Church are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with all the amenities. The bunkhouse worked perfectly for our extended family to stay with us, but yet have their own privacy. Loved the lake view and campfires! Thank you for being great hosts!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

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

Perfect Family Vaca

The cabin is in a perfect location, very clean and the host are always available for questions. My husband appreciated how close the landing was to the cabin and I liked the dock / sandy bottom lake shore. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angie W.

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

Perfect up north getaway

We had a great week over the 4th of July with our family at the cottage. Great fishing, loved the central location on the lake. The cottage had everything we needed, Jerry was great and very attentive. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

emily t.

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

We were well taken care of!

Cute cabin with all the things you need for your stay. Had beautiful views of vermilion. Jerry was very accommodating and helpful. Had a great week with the family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brett D.

Wonderful Place

Jerry welcomed us and made us very comfortable with the beautiful location we rented on Lake Vermilion. Spent a few nights in early October to fish and the location on the lake was wonderful (very central and a beautiful point with great views). Cottage was charming and very comfortable for our group. Look forward to making it back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jason I.

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

Beautiful property

Had an amazing long fishing weekend here and would absolutely come back. Beautiful property and fit the needs of our group of five wonderfully. We appreciated how clean and furnished it was. Excellent dock that could accommodate both of our fishing boats. Jerry was easy to communicate with and a great host.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

Great trip

The property was beautiful. Very peaceful. Centralized part of lake. Cabin had everything we needed. Jerry was extremely helpful and welcoming. Couldn't ask for more. It was a perfect week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Serenity

Quintessential Minnesota cabin, comfortably furnished, with all the amenities needed to enjoy a week at the lake. The cabin, bunkhouse, sauna, and dock are in great shape and the yard is large and beautiful. Jerry was a fabulous host and made it easy to enjoy our time together.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

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

Great Place!

Thanks to Jerry for having us. The cottage was very nice and everything was as described. The entire property is beautiful, especially the back patio, dock and boat house. Jerry was very accommodating throughout our stay and checked in often to make sure we didn't need anything. He went above and beyond the call of duty. I would highly recommend this property. (maybe Jerry will sell it to me some day...lol)
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great mid-summer family vacation.

There was plenty of room inside the cottage and outside. We had a total of 6 people residing at the cottage. Our teen daughters had the opportunity to use the bunkhouse, offering a vacation within a vacation. The cottage was very clean and offered all the things we needed, from extra blankets, pots/pans, games, and basic utensils for even the simplest need. We especially enjoyed the ample lakefront with chairs to view the lakeside sunset and ample dock space. We sat for hours watching nature at it’s finest to fishing and catching a few fish (and crawdads).
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

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

Great Vacation Exceeding Expectations

It was even more than I expected and my husband, son-in-law, 2 brothers all liked this place very much. It had everything we needed and much more. We were there primarily to enjoy time together and get out in our boat which we usually manage to do about once a year. If you wanted more than fishing there was plenty available, too, such as many lovely places to sit outside or inside, cable T.V.,books, area information, games. The fishing was great fun and we had fresh fish to eat every day we were there. Jerry was very accomodating and their property was very clean, homey, well supplied with everthing needed. Also with all good beds, good appliances, nicely furnished and decorated. It was a very good vacation enjoyed by all of us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Lovely in the Fall

We had the pleasure of spending our 40th Wedding Anniversary at The Cottage, on Lake Vermilion. This is much more than a cottage—it is a lovely home on the lake with lots of room. The home is nicely furnished as was the kitchen, and everything was very clean. It is situated in the middle of the lake, so it has great access to getting most anywhere on the lake. The area is beautiful in the fall. Jerry was an excellent host, and my husband joked that “Jerry is the perfect concierge—available when you need him and invisible when you don’t.” Hosts Jerry and Lori reside next door, but we really were able to enjoy this large venue and feel like “it was all ours” with plenty of privacy. We would highly recommend this property to others who wish to vacation at Lake Vermilion
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roger L., Elkhorn Nebraska

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

Lake Vermilion Trip

Property is exactly as claimed. Jerry will go out of his way to make sure you feel welcome and will help you with places to fish. Great guy!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B., St.Paul, MN

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

Great location

Enjoyed the property and comforts.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Triste W.

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

Great cottage on a wonderful lake!

We had a great time at Jerry's cottage. The property is a quintessential lake cottage with a beautiful view of Frazer Bay, which is centrally located on Lake Vermilion. Jerry was so helpful, offering tips on the best lunch spots, how to navigate the lake, etc. It was a great place to stay!

10/10 Excellent

Ryan E.

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

Great family vacation

Fantastic property! So much room and everything we needed for a week away from the hustle and bustle. Kitchen is fully stocked, beds are very comfortable, and the house is big enough to spread out (and that was nice for a family of five adults). Jerry, the property owner is great and went above and beyond to make the week great!

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

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

Great Location

Nice place with lots of extras.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

dave b.

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

Very nice property

Jerry was always there when we needed him. Well managed property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Svitlana P.

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

Excellent!

It was awesome to get away and stay at The Cottage! We enjoyed sunrises and sunsets everyday! Thank you for having us over the labor day weekend! We'll be back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

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

Wonderful stay

We stayed for 9 days at this lovely property. We are a family of 4 & we have taken a lot of fishing trips over the years. This is out 3rd time to Vermilion. This property is perfection. The home itself is spotlessly clean, lovely northern decor, new beds, comfortable seating.....The hosts have supplied more then enough linens & towels for a family, kitchen is fully stocked, soaps, detergents, paper towels. They have thought of everything. Fantastic wifi. Ceiling fans for those hot days & baseboard heating for the cool nights. The dock is new. We had no problems tying up our 21" bass boat. The yard is huge & we enjoyed playing the yard games supplied. A lot of folks complain about poor fishing at Vermilion. We always do really well, but we fish for bass. A #4 or #5 Mepps thrown at the shoreline pulls in plenty of northern, smallmouth & walleye. I can't comment on the musky fishing. We had a wonderful time & we hope to return again. Thank you Jerry & Lori for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brad M.

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

Great Place on the Lake

Jerry and Lori have a great cottage right by the water and were always available for anything that may come up. The house was exactly as described. I would highly recommend anyone looking for a quiet place right on the water with easy access to the entire lake.

10/10 Excellent

Leslie K.

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

Wonderful property! Homeowners were amazing!

Amazing week spent with family!

10/10 Excellent

LANCE G.

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

Fantastic cottage

Jerry is a wonderful host, this cottage is perfect for any family get away. The cottage is very comfortable and the grounds are spacious. Our stay here was incredible, highly recommend to all who wish to enjoy Lake Vermilion!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brad R.

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

Great family stay over 4th of July

Jerry and Lori are great hosts. The house is stocked like one that someone actually lives in...not just a rental property. Jerry will hook you up with anything else that you require. The property is actually even better than the pictures. We had plenty of space for our party of 8. There is no A/C and we had the hottest days in the summer (mid 80's) but the cabin stayed relatively cool as it's shaded by the trees. There are a few ceiling fans and other floor fans available. Also, nights cooled things down nicely. Now only if the fish would've been biting... :-)

10/10 Excellent

Alton C.

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

Wonderful Cottage Stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage, it was everything as described. We would however, would have liked to known that filtered lake water was used at the home and spring water provided for drinking. I have a health situation, with suppressed immune system, where it could have made a difference. Overall our experience was wonderful.

About the host

Hosted by Jerry Allen

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We started coming to Lake Vermilion in the 1970's with close friends in search of the elusive walleye while staying at many resorts and rental cabins on the lake, always dreaming about owning our own cabin. Finally we purchased our cabin on Frazer Bay in 1992 which now continues to provide us with many wonderful memories and is located next door to The Cottage.

Why they chose this property

Our dear neighbors owned The Cottage next door and with their family we created many wonderful memories. As they grew older and realized they needed to sell we struggled with losing the uniqueness of our shared special spot. So in 2014 we bought the cottage so memories would continue to be made and shared by others.

What makes this property unique

The beauty of The Cottage is the lot is level on the water's edge for family activities. The Cottage is a private, secluded property with 350 feet of lakeshore and over 5 acres of land. The adjoining bay provides privacy while watching water fowl and turtles sitting on rocks. The Cottage has easy access for swimming, boating, fishing and watching wildlife including bald eagles soaring overhead and deer roaming the property. A sauna is available for relaxing and enjoying the northern woods. The Cottage is located only a few hundred feet from the public boat landing for easy boat access in and out of the water.

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