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Waterfront Log Cabin on Lake Saganaga with Motor Exempt Permit Available.

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Outdoor dining
View from property
Interior
Bathroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Grand Marais, MN
  • Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Gunflint Trail Historical Society
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Poplar Lake
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Murphy Bed

Den: acts as 3rd bedroom space

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront Log Cabin on Lake Saganaga with Motor Exempt Permit Available.

Our place is a one-of-a-kind property that is a wonderful escape for just about any kind of group. The cabin sits perched up on a beautiful scenic vista with expansive views of the Lake Saganaga. This is the entry point to paradise. Both the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and Quetico Park offer unmatched scenery, wilderness and wildlife. Located 55 miles north of Grand Marais, this cabin is perfect for your adventure base. Fish and canoe the Boundary Waters; Hike, Snowshoe, and Snowmobile the Superior National Forest; and spend the evening by the fire. No matter the season you will find our home to be the perfect retreat. The property has been fully updated and is the perfect combination of rustic and modern.

Property manager

Jessica Brayman
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The home sits on a cliff. Watch Children
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only outside, make sure to properly dispose butts

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
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

Grand Marais

Located in Grand Marais, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Superior National Forest and Laverendrye Provincial Park, while Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center and Gunflint Trail Historical Society 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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Grand Marais, MN

What's nearby

  • Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Gunflint Trail Historical Society - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Magnetic Rock Trail/BRT West Trailhead - 13 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Poplar Lake - 19 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Road Lake - 38 min drive - 37.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Trail's End Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Log Cabin on Lake Saganaga with Motor Exempt Permit Available. pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Waterfront Log Cabin on Lake Saganaga with Motor Exempt Permit Available. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Log Cabin on Lake Saganaga with Motor Exempt Permit Available. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Log Cabin on Lake Saganaga with Motor Exempt Permit Available. located?

Located on a lake, this Grand Marais cabin offers ski-in/ski-out access within 3 miles (5 km) of Superior National Forest and Laverendrye Provincial Park, and is convenient for winter sports, such as sledging and snowmobiling. Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center and Gunflint Trail Historical Society are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Great cabin and great location

Our family enjoyed our stay, very nice modern cabin with a beautiful deck and nice views, very family friendly!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

matthew g.

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

Updated Cabin on Sag

6 adults stayed to enjoy fishing on Sag and not worry about getting day use motor permits. it was a great cabin that has been updated. amazing views from the porch. The host, Jessica, was very helpful and responsive. Instructions on the cabin need to be updated. You do not need to take your garbage with you as listed. This was a bit of a shock because our car was loaded full and we would not have had room. Again Jessica took care of it without any issues. Just a reminder that if you are going to fish and be exempt from the motor permit, you need to stop at the Grand Marias Ranger station before helping to the cabin. Great place and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele F.

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

The BWCA in comfort!

This beautiful home is on a hill overlooking the lake with easy access down to the dock for canoeing and fishing. It was a perfect place for our family vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

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

Amazing property and location

The property and location is simply amazing. My family and friends truly enjoyed the stay. It was a great launching point for my Sons first BWCA trip and provided a great place for daily entertaining. I fully expect to make another reservation. Thank you for the hospitality.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John T., Austin, Texas

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

Incredible weekend in my favorite area in the world

Had a low key weekend here with 10 of my best friends and it exceeded my expectations by a long shot! The cabin is beautiful and has an amazing view. Can be a bit crammed at the max group size but in addition to the beds upstairs, there are comfortable pullout couches and cots and plenty of space! Highly recommend swimming off the dock or bringing bags/cornhole and playing on the spacious deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Scott S.

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

Lovely getaway

Our family enjoyed the rustic charm of an updated cabin, a tremendous view, and a great way to be together with all the comforts of home in the beauty of nature. This was time and money well spent!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron L., Britton, USA

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

Ski/fishing getaway

Beautiful property at a great location. Unbeatable views
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew N.

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

The Pictures Don't Do it Justice

Becca and Robert's top of the trail cabin was the perfect mix of rustic views and modern comforts. The cabin sits atop a hill outlooking a lake which the pictures on the website don't do justice. The location was perfect for six professionals to disconnect from their work and just enjoy a weekend together. The directions are very clear for how to arrive to the cabin though it is a bit of a trek to approach which is no fault of the owners. Becca was very responsive to questions and issues that arose during out stay and they left clear, simple instructions for a no contact check out from the property. This is an excellent location for a group of friends or a pair of couples to visit and get away for however long they need.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Jack G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location

Beautiful cabin in a great location. Property could do with better cleaning.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Missy S.

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

Up north getaway

We had a great experience in the north woods! Easy to get to, right off the gun flint trail. The host reached out via text a few days before arrival and communicated well with us. Great views from the house and deck. Very clear lake and warm water for September! Good fishing too. Modern amenities in the house! Two dials on the stovetop were broken.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Richard L.

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

Up North

Great location, great house, good communication with manager - appliances not in good condition, cleanliness in kitchen could have been better. Family had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

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

Nice to be on the entrance to boundary waters

Great location. Close to Voyageur Outfitters if you need canoes, boats, etc. Beautiful environment.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Clara H.

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

Beautiful!

Great stay and awesome location. The cabin was great but things seemed to need a little TLC. Also, there are only two actual bedrooms and we had 4 adults and 5 kids and it was a squeeze on beds etc. I wouldn’t recommend 14 people stay here. All in all though it was a magical location and the stay was great. Bekah the manager was so helpful and kind and sweet.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheila H.

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

God's Beauty

We had an absolute time staying at your cabin. We were so thankful that you were able to bring an air mattress for our group to use late on our second night staying there. We would all love to come again in the future. Hopefully by then the mosquitos will have diminished some...loo Thank you again for a beautiful stay. Kelley & Sheila
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Annual Fishing Trip

We have stayed at this cabin for years. Great location and outstanding amenities. This is a hidden gem in the north woods.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Winter Wonderland

My family of four- including two elementary school kids (and our dog) had a wonderfully relaxing time in this stunning log cabin. The views of Sag Channel from the cliff-top windows were breathtaking and its close proximity to the deep, northern woods made for some excellent x-country skiing and snowshoeing. We followed some otter tracks across the frozen lake- magical! We ramped up the cozy-factor in the cabin with daily fires in the fireplace (and also outside on the patio), snuggly reading nooks by the windows, and lots of hot cocoa. Bekah was wonderfully kind and quick to communicate. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

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

Bliss at end of Gunflint Trail

This idyllic cabin has terrific views overlooking a stretch of Lake Saganaga. One reason we chose this place is because this is a dog friendly cabin and we like to travel with our furry friend. We snowshoed and xc-skied right out the back door. The Blueberry Hill trail has great views from the top! We ice fished nearby lakes and caught several trout. The grill on deck was perfect for preparing a fresh trout dinner. While ice fishing, a moose popped out on lake, walked across to other side, and grazed branches as it walked down the shoreline until it was out of sight. Surreal. The host that lives just down the hill was delightful and helpful when we had questions about the area. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Lindsay K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

The property is beautiful. The location is even more beautiful. Excellent access to all the end of the Gunflint Trail has to offer. There were a couple of maintenance issues but I suspect those will be addressed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

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

Beautiful setting in remote area

Our family enjoyed the cozy log cabin after ice fishing, snowshoeing and hiking in the area. Our host was responsive and very accommodating . The 8 of us had a memorable mini-vacation but any more people would of been too crowded.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura J., Plymouth, MN USA

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

Perfect!

This was the perfect place for friends to gather and spend time together! The area is so peaceful, stunning views, and the cabin was great. We all agreed we couldn’t wait to go back! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kori M.

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

Gorgeous modern cabin

This modern cabin has all the bells and whistles and yet sits on the edge of one of the wildest and most untouched landscapes. The cabin was better than pictured, the management was extremely easily to communicate with and our stay was unparalleled. It was so wonderful to stay so close to the BWCA, the short paddle into it was magical. We typically camp in the BWCA but since having young children we’ve had to settle for the day paddle, but this gorgeous cabin situated at the top of the Gunflint made us feel like we got the best of both worlds; the commune with wilderness combined with the modern convenience for our little! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D.

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

Beautiful cabin at the top of the trail

Lovely cabin, perfect location. The kids swam off of the dock all week. We explored BWCAW on day trips. Thank you for a perfect family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

While we were told it was “ top of the hill “ it was also a steep down hill.

The property was nice as advertised, but the seating area at the overlook was the real winner. What a beautiful view. This was truly “The House on the Rock”
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Mark S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serene Location on the Lake

Great memories made fishing 🎣, canoeing 🛶 , hiking, looking for wildlife, and enjoying a wonderful, spacious cabin with family. The deck was a favorite spot morning, afternoon, and evening.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sally G., Shoreview, Minnesota, United States

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

All about the location

The location of this property is amazing, located at the end of the Gunflint you get the peacefulness we all need and no cell service (the vrbo does have wifi). The lake was really nice to swim and paddleboard in. Tried fishing off the dock but no luck. The inside is very spacious and has great views from the kitchen. We spent most of our time down on the dock, in the kitchen or on the patio area. There is some maintenance that needs to be done, but you have to remember you're coming up to the Gunflint trail just off the BWCA so it's going to be a little more on the rustic side with lots of use. One tip though would be to bring your own beach towels and camping/foldable chairs for down by the dock. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jessica Brayman

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I am a private businessman that has spent most of my career working in Asia. I recently purchased and restored this property and updated it to modern living standards. I enjoy buying older homes and rehabing them and then renting them out as vacation rentals. I hope you can come and stay with us at this unique one of a kind property.

Why they chose this property

This property is located at the edge of the beautiful Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. You can easily day canoe in and out of the BWCA from here and enjoy the adventure of the wilderness and the comfort of a modern home. We have expansive lake views from the deck and its the perfect place to sit down with friends for dinner after a long day out in the wilderness. This property sits directly on Saganaga which means that the Forestry Service will give you a day pass to enter the BWCA for free. Saganaga is also a access lake and Sag Corridor is the passage to Canada. As such, you can take a 25 HP boat on the lake to explore all the best fishing spots or just take in the spectacular scenery and wildlife.

What makes this property unique

One of a kind property located in a pristine wilderness area.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests