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River Cabin on the Pine River- Adult only

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 237.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Backus, MN
  • Norway Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Black Bear Golf Complex
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Rainy Lake
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

River Cabin on the Pine River- Adult only

Cabin #2 - Newly renovated in 2021, this cozy cabin is steps away from the relaxing waterfront. Perfect for kayaks and canoes. Large deck with a propane grill. The river flows into Norway Lake. There is a swimming area in the river that has a nice sandy bottom and at most is around 4ft deep. It is an excellent area to lounge on a floaty or play water games. In the photos is resident dog, Nora.

Quiet setting only minutes from the city of Pine River and amenities. Nearby attractions include: 1 mile from the Paul Bunyan Trail for biking in summer and snowmobiling in winter, 2 miles from Bluegrass Festival, 2 miles from Junkathon, 14 miles from Spider Lake ATV trails, 25 miles from Northern Lights Casino and Leech Lake. Numerous lakes nearby as well.
If you are bringing your pet, please make sure you choose this when booking!

Property manager

Eric Bailey
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Must choose to add pet when booking.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
If your pet is left unattended in the cabin, all blinds must be left open to prevent damage to the blinds.
Cigars, cigarettes, and cannabis MUST be smoked outside. Absolutely NO smoking in the cabins.

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 deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Backus

Located in Backus, this cabin is on the waterfront. Black Bear Golf Complex and Wildwedge Golf & Mini Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Deep Portage Conservation Reserve and Mule Lake Wildlife Management Area. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Backus, MN

What's nearby

  • Norway Lake - 1 min drive - 0.1 km
  • Black Bear Golf Complex - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Rainy Lake - 19 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Lake Ada - 20 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Gull Lake - 28 min drive - 35.2 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dark Cravings Coffee Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Community Bowling Center - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bites Grill & Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Harriet Club - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Cabin on the Pine River- Adult only pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at River Cabin on the Pine River- Adult only?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Cabin on the Pine River- Adult only?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is River Cabin on the Pine River- Adult only located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 2 miles (3 km) of Black Bear Golf Complex, Kitchigami Regional Library Headquarters and Pine River City Hall. Pine River Library and Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 92 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

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

Cozy cabin

We had a nice relaxing weekend. The cabin was clean and cozy. Nice property, would like to come back in the summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tami Jorgenson

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

R&r

It was a calming environment. Extremely relaxing weekend everything was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

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

Fall fishing trip

I absolutely loved this place. The location is great, quiet, peaceful and Pine river is beautiful. The cabin is awesome, it has everything you need for a memorable vacation getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geri F.

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

Pine River Getaway

Cabin was comfortable and well appointed. Host was helpful and accommodating. Area was fun and still had some Fall colors even though it was late in the season. My boyfriend and I both said it was a great place to relax and have fun and we will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

James M.

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

Review

Was a great first time VRBO experience. Area is beautiful, and the owners are very nice and responsive. One thing that kinda turned us off tho was how loud the furnace was. Woke up fairly often bc of it. But overall was a lot of fun and would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Quiet Paradise

Nestled in the pines along the river, the cabin was wonderful. The view was great. The cabin was perfect for our needs. Close to town for easy access to great dining and sight-seeing. The hosts were top-notch, friendly, and accessible. Nora, the family dog was so sweet. All in all, a really great place! I would recommend it and i will go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

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

Biking on Paul Bunyan Trail

Good place to stop as we rode on Paul Bunyan Trail.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Quiet retreat

Staying at the cabin on the river was a nice quiet little getaway. Fishing was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa G.

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

Perfect Rest and Relaxation

We enjoyed our stay. The river was peaceful and took the kayaks up stream and floated back. Definitely would recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie C.

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

TOTALLY LOVED IT!!

Chad, Chester & I had the best time! Wish we could have stayed longer! 😁 A very calm, quiet and off the beaten path type of place. Erik & Becky were awesome hosts & very accomodating. We will definitely be back! 🥰❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan D.

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

Great little cabin and Great hosts

Cabin was nice. Atv trails 15 minutes away. Very friendly and helpful hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam D.

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

Perfect getaway

This place was the perfect spot to get away for a quick weekend. Right on the river with a dock and our 2 dogs loved swimming everyday!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

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

Peaceful cabin by the river

For a lakes bluegrass festival goer it was ideal. Within a mile and relaxing after a day of good music.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere. Eric and becky were real nice hosts. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

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

kayaking haven

All of our activities revolved around kayaking. The first afternoon/evening we kayaked to Pine River City (downstream - less than 1 hour; coming back - approx 1 hour); had a wonderful dinner and kayaked back. The next day we did a light kayak in the morning upstream followed by going back to Pine River City to hike the Paul Bunyan Trail. Never once did we use our car the entire time there. Perfect for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Micolette P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine K.

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

A lovely simple vacation spot!

A lovely simple vacation spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Shona B.

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

Practical review

This place met our needs - Close to family, A/C, wifi, within our budget and dog friendly. The owners responded quickly to our initial questions prior to booking. On check in day we used Google Maps to take us to the address. Don't know what happened but it took us to the middle of nowhere in the woods and not the location. Thankfully there was cell reception to call the owner and get directions to the cabin. The address was right, but where Maps took us was not to the place. Bathroom pretty clean, except some stuff on the sink. Okay just not 100%. We found a number of spiders the first night and do wish that there were some sticky traps to catch them. We brought extra towels and our own pillows and would 100% recommend others to do the same. They provide some but we prefer our own and some extra towels are certainly helpful. The wifi was reliable and no issues there. The A/C window unit kept us cool but it was swampy and kind of stale-ish air in the cabin by the end of the week. One of the last nights we noticed the oven/stove was warm like it was on and giving off heat but we didn't use it once during our stay. Not sure about that. Interactions with other guests and the owners were always good. The owners did some kind of bug bomb and so the immediate area outside the cabin was relatively free of bugs which is huge in the summer months in MN. We had privacy and could come and go as we pleased. Overall good stay and would recommend to others with similar needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri E.

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

Perfect get away!

This was our second time staying at this property and it did not disappoint. Friendly Host(s) and dog Nora. Property is clean and well kept. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was great. Right on the lake, very peaceful when I was there. Cabin had lots of room and great little decorations. Although, I didn't use, kitchen seemed well equipped. Wifi worked great and was welcomed as my cell service was poor in the area (which I sort of expected).
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole F.

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

Amazing Getaway

This cabin was the perfect weekend getaway. The setting is magnificent and the hosts were phenomenal. It was really nice to have access the the kayaks on the property, which we promptly took advantage of after our arrival. The deck and dock are both lovely places to sit and enjoy nature. Our short stay was great and we will be back!!! Thanks again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaxx W.

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

2nd annual anniversary stay

We have thoroughly enjoyed our consecutive trips to River Cabin 2! We love the location and it is a perfect anniversary getaway for us. We are thinking it’s now a tradition. 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

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

Clean, comfortable, private

It was a clean, comfortable place with good amenities. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Leora

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Adults only. It was quiet,peaceful. Just the sounds of nature. I would recommend bringing your own towels, face cloths, and pillows.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Fishing trip

Wife and I took a 3-day fishing trip. Great place, clean, great hosts. Plan to go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Eric Bailey

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I grew up outside of Elk River. I am an avid outdoorsman. I spend my free time with loved ones, my dog, hunting, fishing and snowmobiling. I live on the property with my fiancée and step son.

What makes this property unique

The slow, easy-flowing river is amazing and is a relaxing feature, but also so much fun to get into and enjoy.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests