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Spring Specials! Rustic Meets Modern, Cabin on Lake Vermillion! Sleeps up to 10

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Exterior
Comfortable Living Room - Fire place not for the use of guests.
Fully equipped kitchen
30ft dock with electric
Public landing conveniently located next to the cabin!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Tower, MN
  • Lake Vermilion
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Fortune Bay Casino
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Soudan Underground Mine State Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Ely, MN (LYU-Ely Municipal)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs bedroom 1

1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Upstairs bedroom 2

1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Upstairs bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Spring Specials! Rustic Meets Modern, Cabin on Lake Vermillion! Sleeps up to 10

Grandpa's cabin is the perfect lakeside retreat, offering ample space for trailers and trucks and easy access for ice fishing or snowmobiling right from the property. With many trails in the area, this is an outdoor lover’s paradise.

Completely remodeled, the cabin boasts three spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Though it may appear small from the outside, the interior offers plenty of room, including a large, fully-equipped kitchen with brand-new appliances and enough space for multiple cooks. The open-concept dining and living area features a table with seating for eight and a cozy sectional sofa, ideal for gathering.

Located next to public access, this cabin is perfect for year-round adventures, whether you're snowmobiling, ice fishing, or boating. You can park your boat on the dock, which is surrounded by trees that provide privacy for both the dock and the cabin. The property also includes amenities like a fire pit, fish cleaning station, two hammocks, and a canoe for guests' use.

Inside, the modern yet rustic remodel creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The main-floor bedroom offers a king-size bed with an adjacent full bath. Upstairs, you'll find two more bedrooms, both with king-size beds and full-size daybeds, each with pull-out twin trundles for additional sleeping space.

Conveniently located on Everett Bay, the cabin is across from Fortune Bay Casino, Sunset Steakhouse, and The Wilderness Golf Course (2min by boat/10min drive). Additionally, the cabin is close to several local taverns and restaurants, offering a variety of dining options and entertainment during your stay.

Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled gathering spot, Grandpa's cabin has it all!


The cabin is equipped with outdoor surveillance cameras. These are located on the SW corner of the home by the deck, facing the lake, as well as on the west side of home at the SW corner facing north, and on the North side of the home, directed towards the detached garage. These three cameras are in place to enhance safety for both the property and its guests.


Once a Reservation is made Guest will receive our standard Rental Agreement, this will need to be reviewed, signed and sent back to us.


The cabin is pet friendly, please inquire first about bringing your pet.


The cabin is in a wooded lot near a lake, guests should expect to encounter various bugs and animals when outdoors. We do not spray for bugs to avoid killing beneficial insects like bees, dragonflies, butterflies and so on. Guests who are concerned with mosquitos should plan to bring their own abatement items like bug spray or citronella candles.


Snowmobile directly from this property!


Nearby attractions include:

• Vermilion Club Restaurant and Poor Gary's Pizza (6-minute drive)

• Pier 77 Mini-Golf (8-minute drive)

• The Y Store, good for purchasing bait, fishing/hunting licenses, gas, etc. (9-minute drive)

• Town of Tower, MN (13-minute drive)

• Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park - Soudan Mine Tours (18-minute drive)

• Virginia, MN (34-minute drive)

• Ely, MN with attractions like the Superior National Forest, The Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness Area, International Wolf Center, bars and restaurants (36-minute drive)

• Giants Ridge Recreation Area Biwabik, MN offering ski slopes, golf courses, and spa (36-minute drive)

• Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary Orr, MN with wild black bear sanctuary (50-minute drive)

• Voyageurs National Park (1 hour 11-minute drive)

• International Falls, MN (1 hour 33-minute drive)

• Duluth, MN (1 hour 38-minute drive)

Property manager

Laura Williams

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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

Tower

Located in Tower, this cabin is on the waterfront. Timbuktu Marina and Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Vermilion State Park and Soudan Underground Mine State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Tower, MN

What's nearby

  • Lake Vermilion - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Fortune Bay Casino - 15 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Lake Vermilion State Park - 21 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Soudan Underground Mine State Park - 22 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Bear Head Lake State Park - 44 min drive - 38.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Vermilion Club - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Steakhouse At Fortune Bay - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Good Ol' Days Bar & Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Poor Gary's Pizza At The Vermilion Club - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sulu's Expresso Cafe - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spring Specials! Rustic Meets Modern, Cabin on Lake Vermillion! Sleeps up to 10 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 Spring Specials! Rustic Meets Modern, Cabin on Lake Vermillion! Sleeps up to 10?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spring Specials! Rustic Meets Modern, Cabin on Lake Vermillion! Sleeps up to 10?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spring Specials! Rustic Meets Modern, Cabin on Lake Vermillion! Sleeps up to 10 located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Lake Vermilion and within 9 miles (15 km) of Fortune Bay Casino and Portage Bay. Taconic State Trail and Lake Vermilion State Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Greg V.

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

love the house!!

love the house! Very very clean, lot of sleeping room, very well located on the lake and for snowmobiling, easy to find.The only thing I would like to have seen is a room to put all of our snowmobiling gear, I give the house a 9 out of 10 rating,,,, thank you very much!! Greg
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody H.

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

Great place!

We really enjoyed our long weekend right on the water!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip T.

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

Beautiful house, state of the art appliances

Tons of seating areas. Great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle C.

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

Cozy Cabin on the Lake

Cabin was much more modern than expected. Very nice place and would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zepher R.

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

Cabin on Lake Vermillion

Great place to stay if you are doing anything around lake vermillion with a few friends or family
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew N.

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

Great home base for snowmobiling

My buddies and I decided to stay in Minnesota for our annual Superbowl snowmobile trip and this cabin was just the ticket. The cabin is in a good location just across the lake from the casino and close to Tower for food and gas. The Vermillion Club is close by if you have a hankering for some great pizza. The cabin itself has a nice kitchen and the bathrooms are clean and modern. Having a decent size tv was a prerequisite for watching the game, so that worked well. We had three trucks and trailers, so having the driveway and the parking area near the boat landing couldn't have worked any better. The hosts are very responsive and answered all my questions leading up to our stay. Overall a great cabin for trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon J.

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

Great Family Get Away

The cabin was set up with everything we needed, and then some things! They really thought of everything! Couldn't have asked for a better set up for our family get together!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke D.

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

Fishing trip

Great place to stay when fishing lake vermilion. Place is located right by the boat launch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

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

Absolute awesome lake house!

I haven’t been to the boundary waters since I was a kid. I decided to start up the tradition again but this time with my own children. We truly enjoyed every aspect of this beautiful lake house and the amazing location! I I couldn’t have asked for better experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamison V.

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

Gone Fishing!

Exceptional property, especially if you’re in the area for fishing or recreational boating activities on Lake Vermillion. The home is perfectly equipped for said activities and immediately next to a public boat landing. Northern MN perfection!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Responsive Host, clean house

We were very happy with the location, cleanliness, and amenities. After we arrived and noticed the grill was missing, a short message to the host was all it took for the grill to be available later that day. We would say here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

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

Great location, beautiful place

The property and house were both beautiful and we loved our stay here The hosts were easy to get ahold of and check in was easy You are right next to a boat launch so I did hear boat traffic really early in the morning but that was bad Kitchen is stocked with everything we needed to cook The only drawbacks for me were the stairs to enter the home with a 2 year old wasn’t ideal And the water pressure for showers wasn’t great hit the showers themselves were very nice We’d definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Laura S.

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

Decent

How was nice. Dock needed some TLC, boards seem old and weak. The zipties all along the edges makes a person uneasy like it is going to fall apart at any time. The fish cleaning station was okay but a different top would make cleaning fish and the top easier. A light mounted over thr top of the fish cleaning areas would have helped a lot. Only other comment is that i understand you need to have rules and guidelines but some of the rules lseem very strict and odd.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick T., Saint Charles MN USA

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

Peaceful Hideaway

We used Grandpa's Cabin as a home base to explore the area. The cabin is beautifully remolded inside. It was extremely warm outside reaching the mid 90's and the air conditioning inside worked perfectly. The bay is weedy in front of the cabin but we paddled out a little ways and swam off our paddle boards. The water was perfect. There is a public boat ramp right next to the property which would be perfect if you brought your own boat. Only draw back was the main entrance was up a large flight of stairs. The deck provided a nice place to hang out as well did the chairs around the fire pit. I would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia C.

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

Rest and relax by the lake

We had to cancel a trip to the mountains at the last minute due to a bad hip. We found this cabin and it looked just right. It was an easy drive from the Twin Cities and getting into the cabin was easy. The lights were a little confusing at first, but we figured it out. The kitchen was well equipped for our stay but will need more coffee mugs for a larger group. The grill worked great and we took out the canoe every day to explore the coves and inlets in the area. The beds were comfortable but more lights in the bedroom would be helpful. Our hostess, Laura, made sure we were okay and was easily available to answer questions. We’d come again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Tracy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

About the host

Hosted by Laura Williams

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Languages:

English, Spanish