NEWER FAMILY 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH LAKE CABIN

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6241.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Hot tub
Gym
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Swan River, MN

Pokegama Lake
‪43 min drive‬
Big Sandy Lake
‪44 min drive‬
Savanna Portage State Park
‪50 min drive‬
Grand Rapids, MN (GPZ-Itasca County)
‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom LOFT FULL FUTON BED

1 Double Futon

FAMILY BEDROOM/UPSTAIRES

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

HUMMING BIRD ROOM/ 3 SEASON PORCH

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Futon

JUDY GARLAND OZ ROOM /UPSTAIRS

1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

MASTER

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

6 DAY MINIMUM/ MAXIMUM 6 ADULTS/ GUESTS/KIDS ON 3 ACRES/QUIET CLEAN LAKE/ 450 FT. OF FRONTAGE /PRIVACY/LOTS OF PINE AND LOG RAILINGS. INSIDE. WITHIN AN HOUR DRIVE OR LESS OF SEVERAL MINNESOTA'S PRIME DESTINATIONS LIKE GRAND RAPIDS, MN IRON RANGE, DULUTH AND THE NORTH SHORE. GOOD FISHING, SWIMMING, NEW DOCK, 2 CANOES AND BEACH FLOATS INCLUDED. 21 FOOT 50 HSP PONTOON USE FOR ADDED NEGOTIATED FEE OR BRING YOUR OWN BOAT OR RENT IN TOWN. IN FLOOR HEAT, GAS FIREPLACE, MASTER BEDROOM/BATH SUITE WITH SINGLE TUB JACUZZI. MODERN KITCHEN AND APPLIANCES INCLUDING WASH AND DRYER. 100'S OF CD'S AND DVD WITH SURROUND SOUND THROUGHOUT MAIN FLOOR AND PORCH. HOWEVER NO SATELLITE OR TV. I USE MY PHONE HOTSPOT FOR INTERNET. PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED BEFORE AND AFTER EACH GUEST. USE OF CANOES, FISHING RODS, FLOATS, LIFE VESTS. PONTOON IS AN ADDED NEGOTIATED FEE BASED ON 5 DAYS MINIMUM RENTAL.

Property manager

Mike Elliott

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Jacobson Vacation Rental | 3BR | 3BA | Steps to Enter | 3,956 Sq Ft

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Sound travels on water. Quiet after 10:00 PM

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Well trained for $95 extra fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside or in pole barn only please

TRASH CANNISTER IN GARAGE. END OF DRIVE MORNING OF COLLECTION. NO RECYCLING HERE UNLESS YOU TAKE THEM YOURSELF TO SWAGO SITE IN WARBA /8 MILES HWY 2.

TRAMPOLINE CLOSED TO GUESTS/ NO EXCEPTIONS. DOG FEE $90 & USE MAIN VACCUM. ULTRLIGHTS HAVE BEEN RUINED IN THE PAST BY FUR. SORRY NO CATS/ALLERGIES

CANOES, FLOATS, BIKES, PFD'S INCLUDED. 50HSP PONTOON $685 PER STAY--NO TOWING OR DANGLING FEET. DAILY RENTALS AVAILABLE IN TOWN AT MISSISSPPI STORE.

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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

Note from host: Sound travels on water. Quiet after 10:00 PM

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

About the area

Jacobson

Located in Jacobson, this cabin is in a rural area and on the beach. Wendigo Golf Course and Minnesota National Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mississippi River and Swan River. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Swan River, MN

What's nearby

Minnesota National Golf Course - 37 min drive - 43.5 km
Loon Lake - 42 min drive - 41.3 km
Pokegama Lake - 43 min drive - 31.9 km
Big Sandy Lake - 44 min drive - 48.1 km
Savanna Portage State Park - 50 min drive - 54.7 km

Restaurants

‪Forestry Station - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is NEWER FAMILY 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH LAKE CABIN 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 NEWER FAMILY 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH LAKE CABIN?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEWER FAMILY 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH LAKE CABIN?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is NEWER FAMILY 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH LAKE CABIN located?

Nestled on the beach, this Jacobson cabin is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Swan River and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Mississippi River. Hill City Park Beach and Remote Lake are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brad D.

26 August 2024

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

Wonderful stay & play for our family

Our family of 5 (kids 10 months to 10 y.o.) had a great time! Added pontoon for added/improved swimming options and quiet lake tours to end our nights. Used provided fishing gear and the kids caught some nice sunnies, smallmouth and northern! Home was large and inviting. Plenty of space. Kitchen was large and well stocked. Plenty of extras so that I didn’t need to pack my entire kitchen. Lots of outside toys/floaties/bikes/kayak to keep us busy. Had fun on rainy day playing music via Bluetooth throughout home sound system and added karaoke system while playing plenty of provided board games. Nice to not have to pack a crib or a high chair for baby. Mike even gave us a call to tell us about Looking for the northern lights one night. Mike was very attentive and helpful. Great stay! Would return tomorrow!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha F.

26 July 2024

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

Relaxing family vacation

Beautiful home, plenty of area for yard games. Large living, dining, and kitchen were very nice. Beds were typically family cabin beds, but there was so many sleeping options. Very private and quiet lake. Pontoon rental was so amazing to be able to get on the water each day. Great fishing! Was wonderful to watch the Loon family!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Susan N.

12 July 2024

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Fun Filled Family Vacation

We enjoyed our time in this beautiful home. Plenty of room for everyone and had everything you need. It was great having a full bathroom upstairs as well. We rented the pontoon and fished multiple times each day and caught a lot of fish. One suggestion is either moving the fire pit or having the area cleared so it could be utilized. We enjoyed sitting on the patio looking at the lake and we saw multiple deer, loons and eagles. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

11 September 2023

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

Great lake home

This is a fantastic lake home for a family to rent. House was Great, lots of games and music for the whole family. Big yard for lots of outdoor activities. The pontoon was an option to rent and I would suggest you rent it. The lake was a perfect size and the fishing was fantastic.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom K., McNeal, AZ (actually closer to Bisbee)

22 August 2023

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

Well stocked

It was the best VRBO we've stayed at. All was as advertised. Thanks!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danita G.

8 August 2023

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

Peaceful cabin getaway

Nice cabin tucked away at a lake that felt like a private lake. Very roomy. Owner was kind and easy to work with. Wi-fi hotspot only so it was hard to stay connected to the internet if more than one person was doing significant online activity, but it makes it easier to disconnect from everything! Beds are a little stiff, but the rest of the cabin made up for the minor discomfort.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

5 August 2023

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

You'll love this place!

Amazing property, water is clear and clean. Friendly people boating on lake, not crowded. We totally loved having a pontoon to rent, kayak and canoe available. Quiet neighborhood and you can hear the Loons calling to each other. Great family home. You will enjoy your stay at "Elliott's Portage".

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

24 July 2023

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

Great Family Time

We had a great time! The house was perfect, enough room for everyone, all the amenities we needed. It was really nice having the pontoon right there for the days we contracted. Mike was great, very responsive. Thanks for a fun, relaxing week!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah M.

16 July 2023

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

Very peaceful location

The home was in a perfect location with good fishing on a clean peaceful lake. Beds were comfortable and cabin is very cozy.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

16 August 2022

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

Perfect lakeside retreat

We loved this beautiful lake property. We were there for two weeks, one week with our 4 adult children and one week with just my husband, me, and our dog. It's spacious with lovely lake views. The kitchen is well-stocked and great for cooking. The lake is beautiful and clear and we really enjoyed using the canoe. We would definitely return.

Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcia G.

30 July 2022

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

A delightful family holiday

Our group consisted of grandparents, our adult children and grandchildren. We enjoyed the privacy of a lovely, rustic cabin located on a beautiful lake. We all loved the cabin decor in the house but we spent more time out on the dock and pontoon boat fishing. We had a wonderful time and hope to stay there again someday.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

20 June 2022

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

Great experience

We spent our family vacation with our daughter and two grandsons at this beautiful lake home. It was out intent to give our grandsons an opportunity to fish and experience the great outdoors in Northern Minnesota. It met all our expectations. Only drawback was the mosquitos, but even those weren't all that bad. Thanks for the wonderful week.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina B.

2 January 2022

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

Awesome, relaxing week

Mike was easy to talk to and get ahold of when we needed him. He was super friendly and very accommodating. The cabin was everything we could have dreamed of and had everything we needed! We will be going back there more!!

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Rebecca D.

21 August 2021

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

Awesome Getaway

Had a wonderful week. Beautiful home and lake.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tammy K.

16 August 2021

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

Great cabin

Lots of room inside cabin. Speakers through out and outside was a real nice bonus. Lake was clean but has a mucky bottom with some weeds so water shoes might help. Tons of fish in lake makes for fun times fishing even for little ones. Boat works great and in good condition. Mike was easy to communicate with via text. Overall really good experience and will be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tina H., Des Moines, IA

8 August 2021

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

A most excellent week!

We were thrilled with this property! I LOVE the floorplan of this home/cottage. It had plenty of space for the 3 of us. We caught fish every single time we went out! The pontoon was a blast! We anchored in the middle of the lake and swam from it. We brought our 16' fishing boat, and it fit perfectly on the other side of the dock. We also brought kayaks, and 3 or 4 mornings, I was out on the glassy water at 6:30 with my camera, hoping to capture the eagles or loons before the rest of the world woke up. I captured beautiful photos of fish, eagles, loons, turtles, chipmunks, ducks, and bees on flowers. We are always concerned that the tap/drinking water will taste bad at the cottages we stay at, but OH MY GOSH... the tap water here is DELICIOUS! So so good! I drank so much water this week, and filled my bottle before we left yesterday! Hmmm. What else... The nights were cool and breezy, the days warm and lazy- but not too warm. We had everything we needed at this beautiful cottage, and Mike is one of the best hosts we've ever rented from. We'd highly recommend renting this cottage, and we hope to again in the future! It has all the 'creature comforts' , and we felt more like we were housesitting than renting a cottage. We enjoyed the whole house stereo system- playing classical, loon calls, and soft jazz while we puttered about cooking and playing cards. Rent it. You won't regret it.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lacey C.

5 July 2021

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

Nice quite area

Had a great time. It was nice, had plenty of room, and had everything we needed.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

29 June 2021

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

Wonderful for Rejuvenation!

My husband and I stayed at Mike's property for 10 days. We also brought our small dog with us. We had an absolutely wonderful stay!!! Here were the highlights of Mike's property: 1. The cabin is located on a beautiful lake that is not too big and not too small. There are very few boaters on the lake, which made it feel incredibly peaceful. I would highly recommend renting Mike's pontoon boat! The pontoon boat is great for relaxing or fishing. We used it almost every day. 2. The wildlife that you will see on the lake is awesome! We saw loons, eagles, hawks, deer, and tons of other birds. 3. The bugs were not bad at all. I worried that I would be eaten alive (because bugs love me) and that was just not the case. We did have to use bug spray each day but I walked away with just a handful of bug bites. 4. The house is equipped with everything you need for a wonderful stay. The house was very big for just my husband and I. I especially loved the open concept on the main floor. It also has a grill, a fire ring, surround sound, a fabulous bath tub, towels, and a huge collection of DVDs and CDs. We enjoyed watching a different movie late each night. 5. We cooked at Mike's house every night. We did not have a problem finding what we needed to cook. We did, however, bring our own spices. We also bought groceries in Grand Rapids the first night we stayed at Mike's. While there, we ate at a cute restaurant called Unwined Up North Wine Bar. Very delicious! Grand Rapids is about a 45 minutes drive. There are lots of restaurants there. 6. We went on some wonderful hikes. Some of the hikes were close and others were a short drive. All of our hikes were outstanding and I would highly recommend looking into the various state parks. 7. Mike was very gracious and super responsive. If we had a question about anything, he responded very quickly. Overall, I would recommend Mike's property.

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve F.

17 June 2021

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

The Way It Should Be

After a incredibly bad 2020 and early 2021, this vacation was the turnaround we needed. The house and lake combined to a beautiful and peaceful place to lift ourselves up. Our host was gracious and answered every question in a timely manner. The house was clean, well-taken care of, and offered up many pleasant and relaxing moments. Renting the pontoon gave us many additional hours of joy. If you need a place to get away, this is a lake vacation the way it should be. I highly recommend you put down your electronics, take someone love and head to this spot in Minnesota. Rent it. You won't regret it. We loved our time here. We hope to return next year. Thank you , Mike.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Josh J.

23 September 2020

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

Beautiful Location and Home

Mike kept in great contact with me and we had a great time! Beautiful location and very spacious. Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

F W.

17 August 2020

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

Great four day stay!

Our family had a great time. Our host communicated well and was very accomodating, It was a lovely outdoor space with access to nice sandy beach.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Timothy M.

6 August 2020

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

Over all very happy with this VRBO

Easy to communicate with owner and very nice to be able to rent his pontoon boat

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C., Grand Rapids, MI

2 August 2020

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

Enjoyable Family Getaway

We really enjoyed our stay here! Cabin was better than pictured. Beach was nice for kids to play and swim, plenty of games were provided. Perfect for larger groups! We rented the pontoon and had a great time bringing the kids out to fish!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Louise F.

21 July 2020

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

Spacious cabin great for big families

Its a beautiful and spacious cabin that was well equipped with everything we needed from kitchenware to beach toys, floats and a canoe to a wide assortment of games and DVD's. During the week we felt like we had the lake to ourselves. It was quiet and peaceful. Lots of scenic nature and wildlife to take in. Renting the pontoon was definitely a bonus. Lots of swimming, fishing and topping off the evenings with a campfire by the water and making s'mores was enough to keep us content all week and make memories to last a lifetime. This is a great place to stay!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

2/10 Terrible

Randall H.

18 June 2020

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

What a mess

It was advertised as 4 bedrooms, only had 3. The place looks like a bachelor pad that had not been cleaned in months - floors, tables, chairs, refrigerator, microwave, pontoon boat, bathrooms, personal stuff all over the place. 8 of us arrived after a 3+ hour drive, we all voted to drive back 3+ hours rather than stay in the mess. Vacuum cleaners very very poor suction.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by Mike Elliott

I'm an avid father, grandfather, canoe paddler, angler, hiker, volunteer public radio broadcaster and writer that tore down the old summer cabin to build Elliott Portage and moved from the big city to the good life near Jacobson MN (161 and still growing) Love to share this place with others when I'm not here and it is available.

Why they chose this property

If you like an off the beaten path smaller quiet clean lake and lots of nature, wildlife, decent fishing--room to explore and sitting by an evening fire, watching the sunrise and a star filled sky and occassional northern lights at night--you will enjoy Elliott Portage but you will have to drive 25 miles for a McDonalds, Target or a movie to Grand Rapids MN.

What makes this property unique

My past guests comment on the quiet and also the fall and winter seasons ( skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing) that are prime times for those that do not need to boat, swim or use SPF and bug dope. Prime 4 wheeling, snowmobile country, Ice fishing, Nordic skiing and the JACOBSON CLASSIC ANTIQUE SNOW MACHINE EVENT mid February where anyone can ride for under $10. ENTRY FEE. Fall colors are great end of Sept-mid October too.

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English

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom LOFT FULL FUTON BED

FAMILY BEDROOM/UPSTAIRES

HUMMING BIRD ROOM/ 3 SEASON PORCH

JUDY GARLAND OZ ROOM /UPSTAIRS

MASTER

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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