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Cabin 8 Retreats on Big Portage Lake: Unit B--Shared Game Room included!

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Beach
Exterior
2 bedrooms, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Escape to Cabin B on Big Portage Lake in Backus, Minnesota. Relax in the beautiful screened-in porch with lake views or enjoy lawn games and activities by the dock. With high-speed internet, a Roku TV, electric fireplace and plenty of kitchen essentials you'll feel right at home.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cabin 8 Retreats on Big Portage Lake: Unit B--Shared Game Room included!

Welcome to the perfect cabin getaway! This two-bedroom, 525 square foot, cabin has all of the amenities you need to simply relax and enjoy everything that cabin life has to offer. Our cabin is directly located on Big Portage Lake in Backus, Minnesota. With this cabin you will have access to a dock and huge yard for provided lawn games and lake fun. We are only minutes away from the Paul Bunyan State Trail and miles and miles of state land to explore. Cabin B has a beautiful screened in porch with wonderful views of the lake along with numerous amenities to truly make you feel at home. Our mission is to give you a carefree vacation with all the trimmings, including a shared Game Room. We work to make sure that we think of everything from kitchen utensils to lawn games. Enjoy our high speed internet, explore the Portage Chain Lakes, or just sit back and sip our provided coffee, enjoying the sights of nature.

Inquire about our additional amenities available for rent as well, including our SSV-16 Lund Fishing boat, paddle boards, kayaks, ebikes, and Bote Inflatable dock.We do have a one room bunk house for rent as well. The last few pictures feature the bunkhouse. Please note that the dock and other outdoor amenities are not available after the first weekend in October until May!


Please note that the dock and other outdoor amenities are seasonal and only available in the summer months. However, we do have many wonderful fall and winter amenities to enjoy!

Below is a list of current provided amenities:

Indoor
All essential kitchen needs, including pizza pan, pots, casserole dish, bowls, mugs, etc.
Hand towels, bath towels, rags, etc.
Puzzles, games, books, coloring books, crayons, colored pencils, etc.
Coffee, Tea, Sugar, Cocoa, Salt, Pepper
Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Wash
All pillows, sheets, linens, etc.
Extra set of chairs for indoor table (total of 4 indoors, not including screened in porch)
Electric Fireplace
Roku Television and wireless internet

Off Season Outdoor
Shovels
Sleds
Two sets of snow shoes
Additional salt if needed for ice

Summer Season Outdoor
Cornhole
Ladder Ball
Bocce Ball
Fire Pit with roasting sticks and cast iron squares
Folding Patio chairs (4)
Propane Grill
Fish House
Boat Slip with Boat lift
Paddle Boat
Air Hockey Table
Foosball
Table Tennis

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

There are no jet skis allowed on Big Portage Lake.
Cabins are located in neighborhood association. Quiet hours from 11 PM to 8 AM.
Pets must be leashed at all times and pets cannot be on the beach.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Cabin 8 Retreats on Big Portage Lake
Cabin 8 Retreats on Big Portage Lake: Unit B Cabin
Cabin 8 Retreats on Big Portage Lake: Unit B Backus
Cabin 8 Retreats on Big Portage Lake: Unit B Cabin Backus

About the area

Map
Backus, MN

What's nearby

  • Big Portage Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Rainy Lake - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Lake Hattie - 10 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Lake Ada - 12 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Horseshoe Lake - 16 min drive - 14.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Corner Store, Restaurant & Gun Shop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Harriet Club - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Salty Dog Saloon & Eatery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Backus American Legion - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Willard's Saloon - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabin 8 Retreats on Big Portage Lake: Unit B--Shared Game Room included! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Cabin 8 Retreats on Big Portage Lake: Unit B--Shared Game Room included!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabin 8 Retreats on Big Portage Lake: Unit B--Shared Game Room included!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cabin 8 Retreats on Big Portage Lake: Unit B--Shared Game Room included! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Big Portage Lake and Deep Portage Conservation Reserve. Rainy Lake and Lindsey Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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