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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
NZ$205
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 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

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  • 37.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Price is NZ$205 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 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. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking nearby.

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 4 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=5uaL5yqTirLpNDMD4zYW_

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 3: https://www.vrbo.com/2832675?unitId=3404688&childrenCount=0&noDates=true&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=earned:vrbo:sharecopylink:USA&utm_content=2832675&oc=s7gzNzcpkUIEsBa3oqofJ

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 property 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

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brittanni S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Yessenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location near the Itasca State Park. Plenty of amenities which also included shampoo, body wash, kpods, and much more! Will definitely come back with the family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin T.

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

Itasca St. Park

Everything went smoothly. Access to the park was terrific. The hosts came and met with me while I was there and they are just terrific people and seem to genuinely care about their guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

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

Lovely, cozy, clean space

Absolutely loved staying here - room was spacious, bathroom was even bigger. King bed was very comfortable, lots of pillows. Plush towels. We loved having the corner unit, lots of windows and a beautiful grove of pine trees in the back. Easy access, able to park right in front of your room. Super close to Itasca north entrance. Great price. There's a fridge and microwave as well. The only very small recommendation I'd have is for a warm, dim lighting option (floor lamp maybe?) in the room instead of the cold LED lights by the bed. Would add to the cozy ambiance. :) Thank you for the hospitality! Will definitely stay here again and recommend to friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorna P.

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

Quick anniversary get-away

My husband and I enjoyed our stay! Clean and comfortable. Super convenient location to Itasca State Park. It was my first time seeing the headwaters.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Perfect location and adorable little cabin

Trip to Itasca State Park and Walker MN to hike and bike. Great weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha R.

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

Great stay

We loved staying here. It was clean, a big room. Host was very responsive with questions. Would definitely stay here again! The room didn’t have the futon, host offered to bring air mattress or toddler mattress (for toddler) but we declined, since we all could fit on the king bed together. So it was no problem. Host messaged on second day and asked if we needed clean towels. Great host! Don’t forget to sign the guest book!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place! Very nice! Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawnee B.

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

Lovely place, perfect location

We had a great time visiting Itasca State Park. The cabin was in a perfect location, right across the street from the Park. The cabins are new, clean, well-equipped, and beautifully maintained. Communication with the owner was easy and pleasant. Very highly recommend staying here if you get the opportunity!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Forest U.

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

Nice

Great location, clean simple motel/cabin like place to stay. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

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

Great location & stay!

Christine is communicative & responds in a timely manner. Location was clean, & it was perfect for the Headwaters. Would stay there again if ever up in Itasca.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

patty l.

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

Nice location next to Itasca State Park

The room was very nice and clean! The wood walls inside the room were beautiful. It was very quiet and the bed was very comfy with super soft sheets. It was also dog friendly so we could bring Buddy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori P.

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

You can’t go wrong

Clean, spacious, comfortable room. Convenient location. Grocery/gas/liquor store across the street. About 1/2 mile from the north entrance of Itasca State Park and the headwaters of the Mississippi. They also sell pizza & ice cream on site. The staff was friendly and helpful. Christine goes above and beyond to ensure you enjoy your stay and have everything you need. Lobo’s Bar & Grill is just a short drive from there. Very good food and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernie S.

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

Up North Retreat

The listing details of the property are spot on! The room was extremely neat/clean with basically a brand new feel. Big Timbers also had an Ice Cream/Snack shop as well as gift-souvenir items. The host was very accommodating and social. We would highly recommend staying at this property while visiting the Lake Itasca Park area! Thanks for the fantastic hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was very quiet. Everyone was kind and efficient. The couch was worn and smelled like urine. We had a little trouble finding the place, but that is our Gps problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan J.

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

Simply Fantastic!

New construction, comfortable and so close to Itasca. Would love to return someday.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Karen W.

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

Girls weekend

Perfect location for visiting Itasca StatePark
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaye M., Bedford, Tx

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

Location,location,location

Perfect place to stay for Itasca State Park and Headwaters of the Mississippi. So clean and so quiet. We were pleased with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ewelina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very good localization, clean, cozy, fully equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful spot near Itasca State Park

Came up mid-may to explore itasca state park. This place right outside of north entrance to the park and has a gas station very close for any fill up of snacks and gas. The room was very clean and felt like you had a good amount of privacy. Perfect place to stay if you and visiting the lakes or parks nearby!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

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

Quite and clean.

Love staying at Big Timber it's close to the park and it's very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was perfect! A comfortable place to rest our heads after hiking and exploring the park and surrounding areas. The owner was extremely good at communicating everything we would need to know and was very pleasant to deal with. We definitely plan on going back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

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

Spacious and clean

Very comfortable, plenty of room, neat and clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keenan P.

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

Great Host!

Chrsitine was a wonderful accommodating host. Communication was lightning fast and pre-stay info was sent well in advance.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

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

Big Timbers is awesome

Very nice size rooms including the bathroom. Christine was very accommodating always checking to see if there was anything that I needed replenished. Very satisfied !!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022