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Escape to this private, charming, up north cabin overlooking 8th Crow Wing Lake

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Enjoy the view from any angle
Sunrise and sunset bedrooms with new queen size beds
Property grounds
Living room TV and ladder to kid hang out loft
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Nevis, MN
  • Eighth Crow Wing Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Seventh Crow Wing Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Northern Lights Casino
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bunk Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Sunrise Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Sunset Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Escape to this private, charming, up north cabin overlooking 8th Crow Wing Lake

Enjoy this thoughtfully detailed lake cabin for your summer getaway. All the amenities of home but with the slowness and charm of the north.

Perched on the crest of a hill overlooking 8th Crow Wing Lake, the views are stunning, peaceful, and ideal for bird lovers to observe nature in action. With expansive windows in every room, you can enjoy the outdoors from the light filled comfort of indoors. Or sit on the large deck and take in the hum of motor boats, loon calls, and humming birds zooming by. You will feel refreshed as soon as you walk in the door of this well loved cabin.

The property has much to offer. With woods separating the cabin from neighbors, you will feel secluded and away from it all. A winding pebble path leads you down to the lake, where you'll find a large dock for swimming, fishing or just sitting with a cup of coffee or glass of wine. There is a public boat launch on the opposite side of the lake and guests are welcome to tie up to the dock. Back up on top of the hill, take advantage of the large fire pit and yard activities, like bag toss (games provided).

Bring your bikes and explore the Heartland trail. Our favorite tour is from Akley to Walker, it's a beautiful stretch of the trail and Walker has a downtown with lots of shops and parks that are fun to explore. Another great day trip is to start in Nevis, bike to Dorset for a treat at the Dorset House, famous for their ice cream sundays, then end back at the Iron Horse in Nevis for delicious BBQ dinner.

No matter what your pleasure, we think you'll have a great time getting to know the cabin and the area. We would love to share this special place with you.

We winterize our cabin, so it is available for booking May-October and closed November-April. The dock access is dependent on weather. It's usually in by the end of May depending on ice out, and taken out by October 1, so would not be accessible for early May or October renters.

The path to the lake is steep and may not be accessible to those with mobility limitations.

Property manager

Katy Dale
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Separate Pet Addendum to be emailed
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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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Nevis

Located in Nevis, this cabin is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Crow Wing Chain Wildlife Management Area and Eighth Crow Wing Lake, while Paul Bunyan Historical Museum and Woodtick Theatre are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Nevis, MN

What's nearby

  • Eighth Crow Wing Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Seventh Crow Wing Lake - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Muskie Park - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Woodtick Theatre - 12 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Northern Lights Casino - 29 min drive - 30.9 km

Getting around

  • Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Iron Horse Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Brauhaus German Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Akeley VFW Harrold Harris Post 8508 - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Northwind Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Zappy's Cafe - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to this private, charming, up north cabin overlooking 8th Crow Wing Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Escape to this private, charming, up north cabin overlooking 8th Crow Wing Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to this private, charming, up north cabin overlooking 8th Crow Wing Lake?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Escape to this private, charming, up north cabin overlooking 8th Crow Wing Lake located?

This family-friendly Nevis cabin is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Eighth Crow Wing Lake and Seventh Crow Wing Lake. Muskie Park and Nevis Disc Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 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

pat s.

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

Beautiful cabin

This is a beautiful cabin located in a great location in northern Minnesota! It has everything you need for a memorable trip! We had a beautiful weather week this year, making our week on the lake one of the best ever! The VRBO host is awesome - thank you Katy!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Summer vibe

This is our 5th summer stay and is as beautiful and immaculate as our first trip. The location and privacy is amazing. We can’t wait for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

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

Didn’t want it to end!

We had beautiful weather, the cabin was cozy and perfect for a family of four. We love the area up by Nevis. The communication ahead of our trip was spot on and so helpful to for packing. It was the perfect week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

pat s.

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

Cabin on the lake

Everything was great! Cabin is well maintained and the lake is beautiful! We enjoyed our trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwen S.

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

Great Spot

As this is my third time here, I obviously very much enjoy this cabin and its location. I'm sure I'll be back for another visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Another great trip!!

This is our 4th year staying at this property and it’s still as amazing and was ever! We enjoy every moment and wish it wouldn’t go so fast, looking forward to next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C., West Des Moines, IA

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

Another wonderful stay

This was our third year staying for a week. Never have had any issues with the property...always clean, neat and quiet! Great location with nearby bike trails and lots of small towns to visit. Looking forward to going back next year!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Annual Summer Get-away

As always, the cabin was perfect for our summer family get-away. The cabin was clean inside and out, the hosts provided excellent instructions and local suggestions. Although the weather wasn't ideal, we were still able to enjoy sunsets on the dock and even did a little swimming. Thanks to the puzzles, books and games provided by the hosts, we had plenty to do inside as well. We are looking forward to going back again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S., Saint Paul, Minnesota

Perfect get-away for a small group

Loved the place, the location and everything about the cabin. It was well appointed - simple modern furnishings. Great instructions, guide and checklist from the owner including places to eat and visit. Positives: Plenty of towels, games, chairs, pillows, pots, pans, silverware, glasses, etc. Huge windows Great deck Kayaks Dock we were able to tie up rental pontoon to (Wheeler Marine was great) Nice furniture Comfortable mattress - although the others say the mattresses were too firm for them. Considerations: One bathroom - which we knew and it was fine but there is not a fan.... Dishwasher is in an odd spot and makes it hard to put dishes away directly from the dishwasher - but there is a dishwasher!!! The walk down to the lake has a lot of steps and a river rock path that some may have trouble with. We loved it. We will come back. Thank you for sharing this awesome place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L., Stillwater

Treehouse Cabin

We had a lovely stay at this cabin. Our family of four including two sons and my parents enjoyed a week at this cabin August 2018. The cabin was just as great as I was hoping it would be. Everything was true to the pictures online, if not better in person. Our sons just loved the lower level including the bunkbeds and foosball table. Everything was clean and tidy when we arrived. We enjoyed reading books and watching movies in the living room. The weather was a bit cooler and rainy than most Augusts, but I will say that made for the best napping in the Sunset Room. The mattresses and pillows were super comfortable. We also enjoyed the view of the lake from the cabin. Our sons enjoyed fishing off the dock. Kayaking was also fun for our sons who got to try it out for the first time ever. We saw and heard loon calls while on the lake, as well as from the cabin. The cabin was close to Park Rapids and Walker which made for fun day trips and shopping with my mom. The owners have a great little book at the cabin with recommendations for activities, restaurants and bike trails. We very much enjoyed staying at this cabin and hope to stay there again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark U., St. Louis Park, MN

Wonderful Lake Escape

We rented this cabin July 2017. The cabin had been newly renovated, and was a wonderful place to spend our vacation. Beautiful views of the lake, and sunsets were fantastic. Facilities are perfect, and very good quality. Furniture in the cabin was comfortable and in great shape. Cooking facilities were great, with a nice complement of pots/pans/utensils. Beds were very comfortable, and offered great support. It was nice having the lower level family room as additional living space. Laundry (including laundry soap and dryer sheets) being available right at the cabin made life very easy. Gas grill worked great. We appreciated having the kayaks available for our use. The lake is quite a few steps down the hill, though very doable with a nice stairway, but be ready to make that walk each day/time you want to access the lake; we learned "early on" to take most everything we needed with us on our way down the "first" time. The lake was very clean, and great for swimming and boating. (We don't fish, so we cannot attest to the quality of the fishing, but we saw lots of others doing so.) We canoe a lot (we brought our own), and appreciated having access to other Crow Wing Lakes (9th & 10th) simply by canoeing through the small river connecting the upper lakes. Though we didn't use the cable TV often, we appreciated having it available if we wanted to check the news. Netflix was a nice addition, especially for rainy days or late nights. Internet access was good. Ceiling fans in every room kept the cabin cool and comfortable. Also, proximity to Park Rapids (15 miles), Walker (20 miles), and the Heartland Trail (access in Nevis only 3 miles away) was wonderful for biking, walking, and dining options. Owner and property managers were very accessible with any of our concerns, and were very easy to deal with. We would definitely rent this cabin again.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Barb S.

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

A True Vacation

We just loved our time at this cabin. So much so, we wanted to stay longer. Lots of windows to see the beauty of Autumn's colored leaves all around. We slept well on comfortable mattresses. It was fun cooking in the kitchen with its many utensils, pots, pans, spices etc. A true vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

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

Peaceful and beautiful

This was such a beautiful and private setting for us to come and be able to bring our dog. It really couldn’t have been much better.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Restful and spectacular view

The cabin is nestled in a forest of trees. We felt like we were in a magical tree house, high above the lake. Everything in the cabin met our needs. The large windows in all the rooms, the deck surrounding 3/4ths of the cabin allowed us to commune with nature all the time! The only drawback was the long and steep path to the lake. There were no handrails , so we were unable to access the lake. We are seniors, so needed to stay up at the cabin and just view the lake from a distance.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

pat s.

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

Cabin in the woods

We had a beautiful week at the cabin! Everything was clean and fresh upon arriving at the property! We were pleasantly surprised that the mosquitoes weren’t terrible this summer. We saw eagles, osprey and of course the loons!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary L., Jamestown, ND

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Lovely Cabin

This cabin is beautiful and the most comfortable rental we have experienced. It was exceptionally clean and well organized. We really enjoyed the grill and kitchen, cooking all of our meals rather than going out. The deck and patio furniture were very appreciated. We loved the view and being in the trees. The sunsets were breathtaking! Loved the kayaks and games and foosball table! Streamed a movie in the evening from Netflix or Prime. Beds, linens and towels are high quality and very appreciated! Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Amazing!

This was our 3rd time staying at the cabin and it was just amazing! We love the area and the cabin is perfect for our family and small dogs. We can’t wait to go back next year! The entire rental process was easy too, and the comfort and ease of the entire stay is great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jewel J.

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

Fun times at beautiful cabin

Cabin is beautiful. Modern - yet feels like a cabin. Kitchen had everything we needed. Supplied information on how to use remotes along with fun things to do in the area. Lots of steps to the lake. The lake is clear - not muddy looking. Fun to kayak to the different lakes. If you like to fish - Lots of sunfish Beautiful sunsets
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura B., '

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

Quiet and relaxing

Excellent experience - we enjoyed the beautiful lake and tree views from the spacious deck and many windows. The lake is quiet with loon calls being the loudest activity, just the way we like it. The cabin is nicely designed and stocked with amenities. Very comfortable newer foam bed, which is rare! Stonework in shower, woodwork throughout, comfortable furniture, updated electronics with streaming services and newer appliances helped us enjoy our stay. Being it was MN in May, we had a few chilly days and nights and easily stayed warm with a touch of heat. A couple days were warmer with bright sun, and the cabin cooled off nicely with a few windows open. Great rec room downstairs with darts and games. We loved the fire pit, grill and just sitting on the dock. Wish the water had warmed up, as we would have enjoyed the kayaks, but it was a late spring. Maybe next time!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

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

Quiet Lakehouse

We enjoyed the remoteness of this cabin from a big city or busy neighborhood. House was clean and offered a lot of activities to keep renters entertained. We took advantage of the two kayaks the most!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carla K.

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

Beautiful lake view and charming decor

The most wonderful part of this cabin is the lovely view of the lake which is easily visible through spacious windows. The deck wraps around three sides of the cabin for further enjoyment of the lake and the wooded scenery. The clean and casual cabin decor has lots of charming details and innovative lighting. The bedrooms and bathroom have plenty of open shelving which is convenient for placement of guest belongings. Also enjoyable is ladder-accessible loft that overlooks the living room and kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gwen S.

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

Nevis hideaway

Fairly secluded hideaway that met all my needs. It was just a short getaway for me. My brother and his wife have a lake place only 5 5 miles away, so the location was perfect. There were plenty of things to keep me occupied during my short 4 day stay. I definitely plan to come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

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

Beautiful Location

Nice week spent here. Cabin is nestled amongst the trees with a nice view of the lake. You feel like you are in a tree house while out on the deck. Cabin was very clean and well decorated. Great place for a family with school aged kids- they will love the basement bunk beds in the Rec room Plus the secret loft in the living room!! We hope to come back again
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

pat s.

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

Wonderful vacation rental

We had a wonderful week at the cabin! The weather was great and we enjoyed swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding and fishing!!! The cabin worked out well for our family! The cabin is so cozy and comfortable! The beds are comfortable - and we love falling asleep to the sound of the loons calling. We were lucky and had great weather during our stay. Katy is very responsive to any issue and a great VRBO host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joni J.

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

Pebble path

The cabin was lovely. It was updated and clean. The dock and swimming area were nice and the kayaks were a bonus. We enjoyed visiting Park Rapids, Nevis and Walker. Companeros in Dorset is always good! We would definitely come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Katy Dale

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I grew up spending my summer at this cabin while my dad built it from the ground up! This was truly a labor of love for my mom and dad and was their get-away for 25 years. My mom is no longer with us and my husband and I have taken over the cabin. I'm an architectural designer in Minneapolis and we spent 2016 fixing it up into a true retreat, now with modern conveniences like a dishwasher (so excited!) and large water heater (no more 1 minute showers!). We love the process of making homes beautiful and functional and feel rewarded when others get to enjoy that work. We decided to start sharing the cabin so you can make this your special retreat too, and hope you will fall in love with it and keep coming back so we can continue to make improvements for all of us to enjoy. We look forward to sharing this unique place with you.

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