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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
NZ$242
avg per night

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Shevlin, MN
  • Mississippi Headwaters
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Itasca State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Itasca State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

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  • 37.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Price is NZ$242 avg per night,

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{Big Timbers} Cabin next to North Entrance to Itasca State park

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
10.0 out of 10, 23 reviews
The price is NZ$309
avg per night
28 Apr - 3 May
{Big Timbers} Cabin next to North Entrance to Itasca State park

About the area

Lake Itasca

Located in Shevlin, this guesthouse is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Itasca State Park and Mississippi River. Peace Pipe Vista and Evergreen Gifts & Fun Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Peace Pipe Vista - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mississippi Headwaters - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Itasca State Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Lake Itasca - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Itasca State Park - 6 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lobo's Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Douglas Lodge - ‬10 min drive

About this property

{Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park

Located less than a 1/4 mile from the North Entrance of Itasca State Park. This is Unit 2 of Big Timbers (there are 4 attached units in total). Stay here to enjoy all the amenities that Itasca State Park has to offer! Not only will you be able to enjoy Itasca State Park, Big Timbers is located approximately 30 miles from Bagley, Bemidji, and Park Rapids. This is the perfect location for your next stay!

Please see our other listings:

NEW LISTING! 1902 Cabin: https://www.vrbo.com/3782110

Unit 1: https://www.vrbo.com/2823826?unitId=3395838&childrenCount=0&noDates=true&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=earned:vrbo:sharecopylink:USA&utm_content=2823826&oc=aGYNBdxZu9OlcisOFYRoB

Unit 2: https://www.vrbo.com/2832331?unitId=3404344&childrenCount=0&noDates=true&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=earned:vrbo:sharecopylink:USA&utm_content=2832331&oc=Yae9uyfNxeX6JlDqcWJP7

Unit 4: https://www.vrbo.com/2832733?unitId=3404746&childrenCount=0&noDates=true&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=earned:vrbo:sharecopylink:USA&utm_content=2832733&oc=EjjuqpX1JqHw2hyet4sZ5

Property manager

Big Timbers {Sauer Family}
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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: less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park pet-friendly?

Yes, this guest house allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park located?

Situated on the waterfront, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Peace Pipe Vista and Mississippi River. Red Pine Trail and Landmark Interpretive Trail are just steps away.

{Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park Reviews

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. 42 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terry E.

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

Great Place!

clean, comfortable, wonderful place to stay close to Itasca State Park, Park Rapids, Minnesota, Bemidji, Minnesota. Wonderful outdoor experience great accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Marilyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane A.

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

Little Motel

This was the perfect location for our stay in upper Minnesota. The little motel is clean and modern with a log cabin feel. This is our second stay here and we tried a different room, which was also lovely. We would definitely stay again@
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

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

Great spot just outside itasca

Super easy access for me and my dog to hike in Itasca state park. Clean and rooms were new. Check in and out were simple and straight forward. Hopefully will be back this winter for some snowmobiling.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger S.

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

Fall Getaway

Clean, classy property in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful new building with spacious rooms, modern amenities, comfy queen beds. Across the street from Itasca State Park North entrance.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

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

Big Timbers lodging

We stayed two nights to enjoy Itasca State Park. We were fortunate to meet property owner Christine , very personable. Everything met our expectations and wouldn’t hesitate to book again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary V.

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

Perfect location

Perfect location at the north entrance to Itasca State Park and the Mississippi headwaters. The room was quiet and clean, the towels were big and fluffy, the bed was very comfortable and there was ice cream across the parking lot. Couldn’t ask for anything more!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Nice property

Rented a room at Big Timbers to attend a wedding in Itasca State park. Loved the proximity to the park and the room was lovely. Clean, updated, quiet and an ice cream shop next door. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabella B.

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

Family Get Away

My family and I enjoyed our stay and loved how close it was to the park and long lake! It was clean and the property manager was readily available to answer any and all questions! We will hopefully be able to book our stay here again for next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler D.

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

Great place to enjoy Itasca

We enjoyed our time at Big Timbers! We were a family with two young kids and used the Vrbo to enjoy Itasca. The room was great and the bathtub was helpful with kids. We even walked nextdoor to get ice cream and pizza. This was a fantastic place to serve as your base camp when enjoying the park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly as advertised! Nice place; friendly host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel T.

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

Perfect spot for a visit to Itasca

Exceeded expectations. Spotless, comfortable beds, and a large bathroom. The on-site ice cream shop & gift store was a nice plus. I definitely will be staying here again. So cozy that I ended up sleeping most of the day away. If you are planning to bike Itasca State Park, this location couldn't be closer. You can leave your car at the motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marge H.

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

Beautiful place right outside Itasca State Park

My husband, daughter and grandson spent two nights at Tall Timber will we explored the area. The lodging is lovely and clean and everything we needed for our stay. Our host Christine is wonderful. An added bonus is the gift shop, ice cream and pizza right on site!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth E.

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

July 2024

Absolutely loved this place! It was perfect for what we needed while spending time with family a short distance away. We definitely will try and book this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Convenient and clean

We stayed here in our first trip up to Itasca State Park. It was very clean, comfortable and right outside the North gate of the park. We had a couple questions and they were answered right away. Nice to have the gift shop right in property as well. Definitely planning to stay again when we are back up that way.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D.

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

Very friendly and accommodating

Christine was excellent about accommodating for our latex allergy, making sure any rubbery items were removed during our stay. We had a safe and relaxing stay without allergic reactions. We’re so thankful that she cared about our safety! The property is beautiful and clean. It’s so close to Itasca State Park and made going in and out of the park easy and quick.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tesha R.

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

3rf time is a charm

We love the access to Itasca from here. We are lookig forward to our next visit and the lemon cheesecake ice cream. This was pur 3rd stay at Big Timbers.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

Big Timbers Lodging

Very nice property. Very close to Itasca State Park. Nice to have C store on property. Good dining options nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grady S.

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

Big Timber Folks

Was a pleasure. Nice, clean and simple which I was hoping for. Good people! Easy access to the park and would stay here again. My dog even had a good time. :) Ohh, the ice cream is pretty good too. Thank You Big Timbers. Grady
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cleanest lodging I’ve stayed in for quite some time! Gracious host!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tesha R.

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

2nd year

This was our second year staying here. Its clean, quiet and very close to Itasca. We will ne back next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023