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NEW POPLAR LAKE LISTING! "Up the Gunflint Trail!" 2 bdrm., 1 ba. lakefront cabin
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
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Explore the area
Grand Marais, MN
- Road Lake10 min walk
- Height of Land Portage
- Eagle Mountain Trailhead86 min drive
- Grand Marais, MN (GRM-Cook County)51 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower
Spaces
About this property
NEW POPLAR LAKE LISTING! "Up the Gunflint Trail!" 2 bdrm., 1 ba. lakefront cabin
WELCOME TO THE BRONZE BEAR CABIN!
**5-night minimum
**Check-out reviews from last season at https://bronzebearcabin.com/ --- (cut and paste)
Located in Grand Marais, MN on the stunning Poplar Lake, this pristine spot is considered "mid-trail”on the historic Gunflint Trail. One can hit the BWCA from three different entry points on Poplar Lake, but you may be tempted to stay put as the fishing on this 290-acre lake is great and the relaxing is even better. The Bronze Bear features over 200 feet of shoreline with two large docks that offer stunning views of endless water.
Venture into Grand Marais—chosen multiple times as one of
America’s favorite small towns—for shopping and dining or trek to the end of the Gunflint Trail to explore. There is also delicious cuisine at the restaurants and bars located near our cabin mid-trail (a few of them walkable/boatable!). You will have easy access to the Superior Hiking Trail, other amazing inland fishing lakes and outfitters, and multiple cross-country ski and snowmobile trails.
After adventuring, take a nap on the comfy sectional couch on the screen porch, snuggled up next to the fireplace, or roast marshmallows around our solo stove (free wood provided!)
There are two bedrooms (1 queen each, sleeps 4 total) and 1 bathroom. Enjoy the open layout with floor to ceiling windows full of sunlight and views of the lake as well as huge, beautiful cedar trees and sometimes even a moose or two (rumor has it that our property is a favorite grazing spot on this road!).
Fiber optic broadband is in place for free wi-fi and there is a smart TV for streaming your favorite movies. Cooking essentials are provided so you can simply bring your food and beverages. All linens—including pillows, bedding, blankets, and towels—provided.
Notes on making the best of your wilderness adventure in our remote location:
1. Bottled drinking water will be available onsite (and you are welcome to bring an additional supply). The water supply is from a lake-draw system. While we do filter it, licensing laws require that we inform our guests that they should drink bottled water.
2. We have 2 canoes, 2 kayaks, and a paddle boat available onsite. There are also some life jackets/personal flotation devices on site for you to use.
3. Because there is no trash service here on the Gunflint Trail, guests are asked to take all garbage/recyclables with them when they leave. Nearby White Pine Lodge offers a place to dump your garbage for a fee if you want to talk to somebody there about using their service.
**5-night minimum
**Check-out reviews from last season at https://bronzebearcabin.com/ --- (cut and paste)
Located in Grand Marais, MN on the stunning Poplar Lake, this pristine spot is considered "mid-trail”on the historic Gunflint Trail. One can hit the BWCA from three different entry points on Poplar Lake, but you may be tempted to stay put as the fishing on this 290-acre lake is great and the relaxing is even better. The Bronze Bear features over 200 feet of shoreline with two large docks that offer stunning views of endless water.
Venture into Grand Marais—chosen multiple times as one of
America’s favorite small towns—for shopping and dining or trek to the end of the Gunflint Trail to explore. There is also delicious cuisine at the restaurants and bars located near our cabin mid-trail (a few of them walkable/boatable!). You will have easy access to the Superior Hiking Trail, other amazing inland fishing lakes and outfitters, and multiple cross-country ski and snowmobile trails.
After adventuring, take a nap on the comfy sectional couch on the screen porch, snuggled up next to the fireplace, or roast marshmallows around our solo stove (free wood provided!)
There are two bedrooms (1 queen each, sleeps 4 total) and 1 bathroom. Enjoy the open layout with floor to ceiling windows full of sunlight and views of the lake as well as huge, beautiful cedar trees and sometimes even a moose or two (rumor has it that our property is a favorite grazing spot on this road!).
Fiber optic broadband is in place for free wi-fi and there is a smart TV for streaming your favorite movies. Cooking essentials are provided so you can simply bring your food and beverages. All linens—including pillows, bedding, blankets, and towels—provided.
Notes on making the best of your wilderness adventure in our remote location:
1. Bottled drinking water will be available onsite (and you are welcome to bring an additional supply). The water supply is from a lake-draw system. While we do filter it, licensing laws require that we inform our guests that they should drink bottled water.
2. We have 2 canoes, 2 kayaks, and a paddle boat available onsite. There are also some life jackets/personal flotation devices on site for you to use.
3. Because there is no trash service here on the Gunflint Trail, guests are asked to take all garbage/recyclables with them when they leave. Nearby White Pine Lodge offers a place to dump your garbage for a fee if you want to talk to somebody there about using their service.
Property manager
Andrew Cullison
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House Rules
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
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
About the area
Grand Marais
Grand Marais is home to this cabin. Height of Land Portage and Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Superior National Forest and Road Lake.
Grand Marais, MN
What's nearby
- Road Lake - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
- Poplar Lake - 19 min drive - 18.9 km
- Grand Marais Art Colony - 51 min drive - 49.8 km
- Devil Track Lake - 66 min drive - 47.6 km
- Eagle Mountain Trailhead - 86 min drive - 57.9 km
Restaurants
- Poplar Haus - 12 min walk
- Trail Center Lodge - 4 min drive
- Clearwater Historic Lodge & Canoe Outfitters - 20 min drive
- Clearwater Bakery - 20 min drive
- Poplar Haus Lodging and Campsites - 11 min walk
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About the host
Hosted by Andrew Cullison

Andy and Sarah live with their two sons in the Midwest, and bought The Bronze Bear in 2022. They dream of one day relocating to The Gunflint Trail.
Why they chose this property
We both love the Boundary Waters (especially the Gunflint Trail) and have been vacationing here for years.
It has always been our dream to have a family cabin on the trail, and last year our dream came true.
We want to share it with folks who share our love for the boundary waters.
It has always been our dream to have a family cabin on the trail, and last year our dream came true.
We want to share it with folks who share our love for the boundary waters.
What makes this property unique
It's in the best of both worlds on the trail. You can feel like you're roughing it in the boundary waters with three different entry points on our lake.
The other side of our lake is the beginning of the boundary waters on Poplar, which makes for an incredible view while having a morning coffee on our dock.
But if you need some creature comforts, our cabin is at the center of trail right in the middle of the "social scene". Three of the main dining options on the trail are just minutes from our cabin. You can walk to White Pine in a couple of minutes. You can canoe over to Poplar Haus in a couple of minutes. There's even a great coffee shop that you can drive to in a couple of minutes.
We think it is the perfect place to stay if you're going to stay on the trail.
The other side of our lake is the beginning of the boundary waters on Poplar, which makes for an incredible view while having a morning coffee on our dock.
But if you need some creature comforts, our cabin is at the center of trail right in the middle of the "social scene". Three of the main dining options on the trail are just minutes from our cabin. You can walk to White Pine in a couple of minutes. You can canoe over to Poplar Haus in a couple of minutes. There's even a great coffee shop that you can drive to in a couple of minutes.
We think it is the perfect place to stay if you're going to stay on the trail.
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