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Avaliações

9,6 de 10
Extraordinária
2 quartosMais de 1 banheiroAcomoda 6 pessoas142.7 m²

Comodidades populares

  • Cozinha
  • Lava-roupa
  • Secadora
  • Aceita animais
  • Wi-Fi grátis
  • Academia

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Ponsford, MN
  • Place, Big Basswood Lake
    ‪19 min de carro‬
  • Place, Itasca State Park
    ‪20 min de carro‬
  • Place, Mississippi Headwaters
    ‪46 min de carro‬

Quartos e camas

2 quartos (acomoda 6 pessoas)

Quarto 1

1 futon casal

Quarto 2

2 camas de casal

Quarto 3

1 cama Queen

1 banheiro, 1 lavabo

Banheiro 1

Toalhas fornecidas · Vaso sanitário · Apenas chuveiro

Banheiro 2

Toalhas fornecidas · Banheira ou chuveiro · Vaso sanitário

Espaços

Deque ou pátio
Varanda ou varanda coberta
Cozinha
Área de recreação externa
Jardim
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Northwoods Retreat on Bad Medicine: Prime swimming, watersports and snowmobiling

This is a unique property on pristine Bad Medicine Lake! Once the owner's cabin of 'Red Top Resort,' a three-cabin property active since the 1930's, it has been converted into a northwoods-style year-round lakehouse while retaining its rustic charm.

The house features two bedrooms and two bathrooms, two fireplaces, a full kitchen, a living room, and an all-season porch. The all-season porch has a pull out couch for additional overnight guests (this is practically on the water and the best opportunity to hear the loons while you sleep!). The unfinished basement has a washer and dryer for your use, and a ping-pong table for those not-so-nice days or evening entertainment. There is also a pool table.

The kitchen includes an oven, stove, microwave, and refrigerator/freezer. Other small appliances and cookware, serveware and eating utensils are also included. Guests must bring their own food and life jackets.

**Part-time on-site caretaker**


Lake Information

Bad Medicine Lake is consistently one of the clearest, cleanest lakes in Minnesota. Minnesota Monthly rated it as the best lake for swimming in 2008! It's not uncommon to catch snorkelers and even scuba divers around the lake! Watersports such as tubing, waterskiing, and even sailing are very popular.

Bad Medicine Lake is a great spot for Rainbow Trout and Walleye fishing! It's stocked with Rainbow Trout every year! A public boat launch is only 10 minutes away. Other excellent fishing lakes are easily accessible and close by.

Excellent snowmobile trails are located just off the lake! The trails are groomed, well-maintained, and connect directly to many restaurants, gas stations, and Lake Itasca State Park.


Nearby Activities

Lake Itasca State Park is an approximate 20 minute drive away. Walk across the headwaters of the Mississippi or enjoy excellent biking or hiking trails. Snowmobiling here in the winter is also a lot of fun!

Nearby towns of Park Rapids, MN and Detroit Lakes, MN offer a lot of entertainment for both kids and adults. Fun shopping and good restaurants are easy to find. Park Rapids offers 'Evergreen Fun Park' for the kids, complete with bumper boats, laser tag, mini-golf, and more. Detroit Lakes offers family-friendly activities nearly every weekend.

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Regras da propriedade

Check-in após 16h
Idade mínima para alugar: 25 anos
Check-out até 11h
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Crianças

Aceita hóspedes de 0 a 17 anos
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Eventos

Não permite a realização de eventos
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Animais de estimação

Aceita animais de estimação: cães (máximo de 2)
Dogs only. Max of 2. Additional pet fee applies.
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Política para fumantes

Não é permitido fumar

Informações importantes

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Pessoas extras podem incorrer em taxas adicionais que variam dependendo da política da propriedade.
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Solicitações especiais estão sujeitas à disponibilidade no momento do check-in e podem incorrer em taxas adicionais. Essas solicitações não estão garantidas.
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Os recursos de segurança disponíveis na propriedade incluem extintor de incêndio, kit de primeiros socorros e trava de segurança.

Informações a área

Ponsford

Com excelente localização em Ponsford, esta cabana fica na zona rural e na praia. Você vai encontrar muitas atividades interessantes em Character Challenge Course e ótimas opções para admirar as belezas naturais em Itasca State Park e Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge. Passeios de jet ski e mergulho livre (com snorkel) são ótimas oportunidades para se refrescar, mas você também pode tentar atividades como passeios de bicicleta e caça nos arredores.
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Ponsford, MN

Nos arredores

  • Big Basswood Lake - 19 min de carro - 9.7 km
  • Itasca State Park - 20 min de carro - 19.1 km
  • Boot Lake - 32 min de carro - 26.9 km
  • Itasca State Park - 44 min de carro - 47.1 km
  • Mississippi Headwaters - 46 min de carro - 48.5 km

Restaurantes

  • ‪Mpsc Dineing Hall - ‬25 min de carro

Perguntas frequentes

Northwoods Retreat on Bad Medicine: Prime swimming, watersports and snowmobiling é ideal para quem viaja com animais de estimação?

Sim, esta propriedade permite cães (limite de 2 no total).

Quanto custa ficar em Northwoods Retreat on Bad Medicine: Prime swimming, watersports and snowmobiling?

A partir de 12 de abr. de 2026, os preços encontrados para uma estadia de 1 diária para 2 adultos em Northwoods Retreat on Bad Medicine: Prime swimming, watersports and snowmobiling em 13 de abr. de 2026 começam a partir de R$ 1.251, excluídos impostos e taxas. Este preço está baseado no valor mais baixo para uma diária encontrado nas últimas 24 horas para estadias nos próximos 30 dias. Os preços estão sujeitos a alteração. Escolha as datas da viagem para ver preços com maior precisão.

Quanto custa o estacionamento em Northwoods Retreat on Bad Medicine: Prime swimming, watersports and snowmobiling?

Estacionamento no local disponível na propriedade.

Qual é o horário de check-in em Northwoods Retreat on Bad Medicine: Prime swimming, watersports and snowmobiling?

Horário de início do check-in: 16h.

Qual é o horário de check-out em Northwoods Retreat on Bad Medicine: Prime swimming, watersports and snowmobiling?

Horário de check-out: 11h.

Onde fica Northwoods Retreat on Bad Medicine: Prime swimming, watersports and snowmobiling?

Na praia em Ponsford, esta cabana fica a 9,9 km de Big Basswood Lake e a 14,8 km de Itasca State Park. Boot Lake e Heart Lake também fica a 32 km.

Avaliações

9,6

Extraordinária

A menos que indicado de outra maneira, as avaliações aparecem em ordem cronológica, estão sujeitas a um processo de moderação e são verificadas.
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Nota 10 - Excelente. 60 de 73 avaliações
Nota 8 - Boa. 11 de 73 avaliações
Nota 6 - Ok. 1 de 73 avaliações
Nota 4 - Insatisfatória. 1 de 73 avaliações
Nota 2 - Terrível. 0 de 73 avaliações

9,4/10

Limpeza

9,8/10

Check-in

9,8/10

Comunicação

9,8/10

Localização

9,6/10

Precisão do anúncio

Avaliações

Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Erik M.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
The lake and cabin are amazing!
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em ago. de 2025
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Darren H.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Family Vacation

Great place
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em jul. de 2025
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Steven N.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
The place is awesome. The owner is a great guy and we enjoyed sitting and visiting with him and all the history of the lake. We have been coming to this lake for 30 plus years and it never gets old. Krista and Steve do an awesome job of keeping this the place to come back to. Thank you so much and see you next year.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em jul. de 2025
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

James S.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Excellent

Steve was an awesome host. Everything worked out great and the place was beautiful. We had trouble starting our boat when we were leaving and he helped us to get it going again. We will be back. Thanks Steve.
Hospedou-se por 6 diárias em jun. de 2025
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Kyle S.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Family get away!

We had a great time again! Very relaxing!
Hospedou-se por 4 diárias em jun. de 2023
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Barbara C.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Beautiful getaway!

My wife and I enjoyed this stay very much! The cabin is roomy and full of light and has beautiful lake views. The property has great lake toys and a great place to get in the lake. We were very comfortable and the cabin was well appointed! Great place to spend a long weekend!
Hospedou-se por 3 diárias em out. de 2023
Avaliação arquivada

10/10 - Excelente

David W.

Ideal lake experience

Brought the grandchildren for a lake experience and was not disappointed. Beautiful location, comfortable accommodations with nice swimming beach for kids and good fishing for smallmouth bass off the dock. The owner Steve is very hospitable and gave us rides around the lake on his boat. Highly recommended!
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em ago. de 2017
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Matt L.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Winter retreat

We loved the cozy cabin feel. Daily fires in the porch were a treat and that is where we enjoyed eating all of our family meals. Steve was helpful and kind. We hope to return next year. Thanks!
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em nov.. de 2023
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Jodee S.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Three sisters are we

Memories when we were kids and our grandparents owned it. Then called the Red Top Resort. Actually had the resort name on the fishing boat. Great time and memories. Thank you Steve and Krista From The Blanski sisters
Hospedou-se por 3 diárias em set. de 2023
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Alyson G.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Great Getaway!

My husband, mother and I had an excellent time and were impressed with the living space as well as how well equipped the kitchen was! Steve told us everything we needed to know when we arrived, and he was extremely respectful of our privacy. Great swimming area, the two docks are sturdy and each have seating areas at the end which was fun for star gazing at night. We enjoyed the peacefulness of the area and had fun swimming, boating and scuba diving on Bad Medicine.
Hospedou-se por 4 diárias em ago. de 2023
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Mandy H.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Exceptionally clean property with easy water access

The property was extremely clean when we arrived. We had a comfortable stay and really enjoyed the easy access to the lake/beach just steps from our cabin! It was a bit of a cooler weekend so we were comfortable sleeping at night and brought along a few of our own blankets/pillows for comfort. I would recommended bringing your own food/groceries/campfire wood prior to arriving as it is a 20+ minute drive to the nearest store.
Hospedou-se por 4 diárias em jun. de 2020
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Terri M.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Definitely Coming Back!

We loved everything! Steve greeted us with a warm welcome when we arrived and was very helpful. He even showed us areas around the lake! The house had everything and more! It’s a beautiful home and property! The gorgeous lake was perfect for skiing, tubing, swimming, and even off the dock fishing. We will definitely be coming back next summer! Thank you for sharing your piece of paradise with us!
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em jul. de 2023
Verificada

8/10 - Boa

Russ & Sue R.

Pontos positivos: Check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Classic Cabin Getaway

We spent a week here and had phenomenal weather and were able to spend many many hours on this pristine lake! The water is extremely clear and refreshing. The beach area was awesome for our 3 young grandsons playing in the sand with their trucks. There is a sandy shallow cove area to the left of the beach that make it nice for the kids to swim and play more independently. They really enjoyed the Lilypad! The cabin is a classic cozy cabin with many newer updates being made; however no A/C. The weather was cooler in the evenings which made it comfortable to sleep. Overall we were pleasantly surprised! Steve and Krista were extremely prompt in their communication with us; they are very gracious and welcoming hosts! Thanks again for the awesome week!!
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em ago. de 2023
Verificada

6/10 - Razoável

Dan F.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Amazing lake in a charming older cabin

We had a lovely week. Cabin provided for a great family getaway. Loved the loon calls and the water was so clear. Biggest negative was the very nice property owner taking care of the ground while we were wanting to have the place to ourselves. Twice I didn’t get to sleep in because he was hauling things around on the property, once our evening was disturbed because he kept watering the lawn and leaving it on for long stretches before remembering and moving the sprinklers again, and then the final morning we should have had a few hours to enjoy the place but he was out there mowing. We had dogs that were well behaved but had to be restricted with all the watering and mowing. If that work had to be done, seems like it could have been coordinated around the day we explored Itaska park. This could be a 5 star place, with so many places to sit and view the lake, kayaks to play on the water, and multiple rooms to spread out in. Just wish the yard work hadn’t spoiled the magic.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em jul. de 2023
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Michael L.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Exactly what we were looking for!

Our family spent 4 days at Steve and Amy's property on Bad Medicine Lake. We wish we could have stayed several more days...better yet, the entire summer! We had been at the property for approximately 5 minutes when Steve and Amy coasted up to the dock in their boat after an afternoon ride. Steve was standing behind the wheel and greeted us by name as they drifted in. We're not entirely sure if Steve and Amy welcome all their guests in this way, but it sure made us feel like rock stars! The cabin is a stones throw from the water. Some of the clearest water we've ever seen in Northern MN. The hosts allow use of their paddle boat (seats 4), two single-person kayaks and paddles, and an aluminum row boat that comfortably fit one adult and two kids for several fishing outings. Speaking of fishing, we mentioned to Steve our kids liked to fish and he asked if we had any live bait. We did not. Well, that night he returned from dinner with a fresh carton of crawlers for us to use! Very thoughful. The little swimming beach is where our kids spent most of their time running in and out of the water diggin, collecting rocks, and chasing minnows. There's an epic swing set right on the water's edge that was a crowd favorite for our family. The cabin grounds were plenty big enough to toss a frisbee and we really enjoyed the fire pit and appreciate the use of the host's firewood. The highlight of the cabin itself is the front room that overlooks the water. We spent the majority of our time in this room eating or playing games at the large dining table and relaxing on the couch and oversized recliner. We absolutely loved the breeze coming in through the open windows. The two bedrooms and two baths were plenty for our family of five. Our kids enjoyed the foosball and ping pong tables down in the basement. We found the kitchen to be extremely well stocked in terms of utensils (even sharp knives!), dishwear (thank you for having plastic cups instead of all glass!), and appliances. Our family brought several games on the trip, but found the selection of games and books at the cabin to be so good that I don't think we even touched one of our games. Steve's book collection is extensive and a highlight of the trip for me was finding a fun novel to binge read after the kids went to bed. In short, our trip to this property was everything we wanted for a relaxing, family-centric getaway. All we can say is you better book this property before we do!
Hospedou-se por 3 diárias em set. de 2022
Verificada

4/10 - Insatisfatório

Monique V.

Pontos positivos: Localização
Pontos negativos: Limpeza e comunicação

Beautiful Beach/Poorly Maintained Cabin

I have never written a negative review before and hesitate to now, but I feel that it’s important for other renters to know what we did not before renting this property. I preface with saying that this is our experience and that yours may be different. Our preferences may differ from others. When we arrived, the owner was there to walk us through the property and the massive amounts of do’s and don’ts. Don’t flush the toilet too often, don’t take too many showers, don’t do laundry unless absolutely necessary (why bother having it available?). There were so many that it gave us misgivings right off the bat. He was friendly, but overbearing. He stayed in a guesthouse on the property less than 50 feet from the house which was very uncomfortable and allowed for zero privacy. Thank goodness he didn’t stay the whole week, just Saturday thru Wednesday. The house also had very close neighbors. So close that one night we had to close all the windows because they were so loud. As for the cabin itself, in my opinion, it was not professionally cleaned before we checked in. Since the owner has you clean the entire house for him before you leave, I assume no other cleaning gets done, except maybe the bathrooms, although you have to clean those before checking out too. There was a list showing that some surfaces get sanitized due to COVID restrictions, which was nice. When we did our finally clean up, we found previous renters garbage under chairs and a lot of corner cobwebs. The kitchen was very dirty upon our arrival. The cupboard surfaces, the rug, the floor, all had dirt build up. We tried to leave it better than we found it but I resented having to do a massive amount of housework after paying what I consider a large sum to stay. Because the screen doors were old and had holes, there was a constant fly issue. Again, we expect a certain level of customer service that did not exist here. You were allowed one night of wood for a fire (shouldn’t that be included in the price?) if you used the propane, you had to replace it (Why isn’t a back up supplied as a perk of renting? It is other places). There was an obnoxious note on the refrigerator about keeping the door closed. I understand that there may have been past issues, but the note did not need to be so offensive as if addressing 5 year olds. Customer service goes a long way to building repeat business. We will not be going back.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em ago. de 2021
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Ben K.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Wonderland

If you like rustic themed places with a gorgeous view and lots of activities this is the place to be ! Great for a handful of people or multiple families even !
Hospedou-se por 2 diárias em set. de 2022
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Seth D.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Could not have asked for more

I'm sort of hesitant to write this review because the more people know how great this place is, the harder it will be for us to stay here next summer. The cabin was clean, comfy, and equipped with tons of amenities for rainy days, but why stay inside with Bad Medicine Lake being an absolutely top notch swimming/kayaking/boating option? The owners absolutely went above and beyond to make our stay amazing, and our whole family (including 9 and 4 year old kids) had an absolute blast. The biggest disappointment was that we had to leave. See you guys next summer!
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em ago. de 2022
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Jeff A.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Summer get away

Beach was great for grandson to play on. He learned to kayak and loved it. He loved the paddle boat. Most of all he loved playing on the lily pad. The cabin and location was great. We all enjoyed our stay.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em jul. de 2022
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Jennie M.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Great stay!!

My group and I had a wonderful stay! Bad Medicine is our favorite lake and we were thrilled to be back. The house was great and had pretty much everything we needed. It is a relaxing property and the lake is just steps away from the deck. Looking forward to returning!!
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em jul. de 2022
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Dorothy A.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Great place

Fishing was fun and swimming was good! The place is very nice!
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em jun. de 2022
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Robb L.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Fishing Trip

Great trip on an extremely nice property right on bad medicine lake. Great hosts that communicate well and extremely nice property.
Hospedou-se por 5 diárias em jun. de 2022
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Kyle S.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Perfect

Wonderful, much needed get away! Kids had a blast! Also Mom and Dad!
Hospedou-se por 4 diárias em jun. de 2022
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Steven Y.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Perfect Chill Weekend

Hiking at Itasca and then back to the cabin for an early supper and sitting in front of a fire for the rest of the evening. Listening to the loons and just vegging. A perfect stay.
Hospedou-se por 5 diárias em mai. de 2022
Verificada

10/10 - Excelente

Rory M.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Great family spot!

This was a perfect spot for a long weekend for our family of 5. Our three younger kids loved the beach area, very nice hard sand beach. Cabin was clean and comfortable and had everything that we needed. Beautiful scenery, peaceful, quiet and relaxing!
Hospedou-se por 4 diárias em mai. de 2022

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