Family-friendly Cabin. Beautiful And Fun In All Seasons!

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Washer
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Waubun, MN

Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge
Itasca State Park
‪26 min drive‬
Detroit Lake
‪71 min drive‬
Detroit Lakes, MN (DTL)
‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Enjoy the peace and tranquility of the Northwoods on this 5 acre property with all of the comforts and amenities of home. Elbow lake is a deep, hard sandy bottom lake with 13 to 16 ft of water clarity. The lake is nearly seven miles long and is connected by channel to Little Bemidji. The lake is actually the headwaters of the Ottertail River. If you had a mind to, you could kayak or canoe all the way to the Red River! Provided are 1 paddle board and several small kayaks for those adventuring spirits. If you prefer, sit on the large wrap-around deck, where not only can you take in the tranquil waters and stunning forests of Northern Minnesota, you have a clear view of the sandy beach and dock. You can relax while your kids play in the water. New this year is an 85 ft floating dock with a ladder on the end. Your kids will wear themselves ragged jumping off the end!

When lake freezes in winter, there is direct access to 500 miles of groomed trails for snowmobiling. Several popular 'watering holes' are just a short ride away. Jump on the lake and cross country ski for miles or take a short drive to groomed cross country ski trails at Rainbow Resort or Itasca State Park. Great fishing. After a long day on the trail, relax in the wood fired sauna.

You won't feel like your roughing it, as the cabin has been completely remodeled. Wrap around deck. Stainless steel appliances. Granite counter tops. Tiled bathrooms - shower in one bathroom, tub only in the other. Washer and dryer. Big screen TV, Cable, and high speed internet. One king BR, one twin xl over queen bunk BR, two twin xl over twin xl bunks in third BR.

Guest cabin and exclusive access to 120 lake shore acres available for additional fee. Check-in/out day is Friday. Check-in/out days OTHER than Friday's are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee. If you have questions about this proper to a instant booking, please ask. If you would like to stay a partial week, please plan for either the day you leave or the day you arrive to be a Friday unless otherwise arranged.

Property manager

Sara

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Hot tub

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

$75 pet fee

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Waubun

Located in Waubun, this cabin is in a rural area and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Itasca State Park and Big Basswood Lake can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Landmark Interpretive Trail. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Waubun, MN

What's nearby

Itasca State Park - 26 min drive - 24.8 km
Mississippi Headwaters - 47 min drive - 49.1 km
Shooting Star Casino - 47 min drive - 48.0 km
Lake Itasca - 51 min drive - 52.0 km
Detroit Lake - 71 min drive - 66.4 km

Restaurants

‪Elbow Lake Store & Bar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family-friendly Cabin. Beautiful And Fun In All Seasons! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Family-friendly Cabin. Beautiful And Fun In All Seasons!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family-friendly Cabin. Beautiful And Fun In All Seasons!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family-friendly Cabin. Beautiful And Fun In All Seasons! located?

This Waubun cabin is on the beach, 15.4 mi (24.7 km) from Itasca State Park, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Big Basswood Lake and Heart Lake. Mississippi River and Boot Lake are also within 32 miles (52 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Katie D.

3 January 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Family Fun

We had a great time at the cabin it was well equipped with everything we needed. We had a great time ice fishing and spending time with family. There was plenty of room for all of us and lots to do. We loved the area lots of eagles and red headed woodpeckers. Thank you for sharing your beautiful place with us.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey R.

9 October 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Krista B.

22 September 2024

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

Peaceful cabin on beautiful lake

The cabin was spacious and lovely. The wrap-around deck and the view are stunning. This cabin met all around needs while we were here. Would definitely come back.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen T.

23 August 2024

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

Wonderful Stay with Exceptional Host!

We spent a week at a cozy cabin near Waubun, MN, on Elbow Lake, and it was a fantastic experience. The cabin had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We did encounter a small issue with the septic system, but the owner responded promptly and went above and beyond by offering a large refund for the inconvenience without us even asking. Their attentiveness and accommodation made our stay even better. Highly recommended!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle M.

15 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

It was ok

Check-in was weird, owner was still there cleaning. Felt like we interuppted and they didnt finish cleaning. Check-in was at 4:00, she left at 4:30. Listing states several small kayaks but there was only 1 with a broken paddle. Listing also mentioned that there would be a ladder on the dock to get in and put of the lake, but there was no ladder. The ladder was laying in the yard and seemed to be broken or missing a peice. Also showed a close up picturw of nice looking sandy beach, but whole beach area was covered in weeds.Seemed like whatever they used to keep beach area clean was not working. We did have a good time though just not exactly what was shown or described. House was nice with lots of windows with nice views.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin A.

29 July 2024

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

Great family time

Beautiful Northern Minnesota !!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

26 July 2024

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

Awesome vacation rental!

Absolutely beautiful! We loved having our own deck! Swimming, fishing, kayaking, wake boarding and jet skiing! It was so awesome to not be packed in between houses! Water is beautiful! Thank you for letting us stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista H.

3 July 2024

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

So fun

Lots of space, everything you could need. The dock is great for multiple fishing kids.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslee O.

27 May 2024

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

Family friends meet up

My daughter loved the cabin and lake so much she said she wanted to live there and never leave.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike N.

29 October 2023

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

Great spot

Very cozy and isolated cabin to rent, everything about the process was easy to figure out. Would absolutely return.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

KATIE M.

29 August 2023

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

Close to Itasca

We chose this place because we have a large family, and it could accommodate all of us with ease! Very close to Itasca so we also loved that. We had fun Spotting large snapping turtles, listening to the loons, taking a Sauna and jumping off the dock, and hot tub! The water was clear and we couldn't get over how QUIET it was there. Very nice, Thanks to the host for the great experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Bonnie K.

22 August 2023

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

Beautiful location

Enjoyed our stay. Cabin is located is a beautiful location surrounded by trees overlooking the lake. Kids had a lot of fun fishing off the dock. Little disappointed there wasn't more sand on the beach. Would definitely go back again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey R.

15 August 2023

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

Elbow Lake

Nice.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

William K.

12 August 2023

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

Just what we needed

Great place to bring your family for a quiet getaway! We got to do lots of great fishing, relaxing outside, and a great place to relax inside too. So much to offer for you we barely had to bring half of what we brought! And it feels like you don’t have any one close to you! Great place!! Love the beautiful fresh air.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gracia W.

28 July 2023

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

Beautiful house

Its a great house on a beautiful lake! We enjoyed the many fish around the dock and the occasional turtle or loon joining the fish. We did wish that it had better air conditioning. Granted we were there during the hottest three days of the summer, but it was rough during the day to stay comfortable. We did appreciate that there was room for all (8) of us, but we would be hard pressed to get three more people into the house comfortably as advertised. It was nice that it felt very secluded, even though there were other houses around. We rarely saw or heard anyone else, other than the loons. And the kids had plenty to do with swimming and looking at rocks and kayaking so we didn't need to go anywhere else while we were there. Overall, a good house for a nice vacation.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

BRUCE S.

19 June 2023

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

GREAT LAKE PLACE

NICE QUIET CABIN NESTLED IN THE TREES WITH AN AWESOME LAKE

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 June 2023

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

weekend fun

Loved the location and the cabin was spacious. We loved the lake and played in it all weekend long. Cabin was very spacious and comfortable for my kids and grandkids.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Corinna M., Pierz

6 March 2023

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

Winter Getaway

We gather here each year to attend the Naytahwaush Nightriders Fun Run. This property is close to trails and local restaurants. We really enjoy The Elbow Lake Lodge and The Broken Arrow. (Both must go's as well). The cabin is comfy and plenty of room to spread out. We had a group of 10. We were to check in at 4:00pm, but the driveway hadn't been plowed yet or the paths shoveled. I called Sarah and in 5 minutes her plow person was there clearing us out. We did have to shovel to the house and sauna, but that was ok . The sauna and hottub are a wonderful addition as it gave us all time to relax after riding. We love the story behind the cabin and all the personality that it has. Corinna

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna M., Minneapolis

29 November 2022

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

Exactly what we hoped

As others have said, those views can NOT be beat. Wow. (The photos don't do it justice.) We went for the week of Thanksgiving, and the sauna and hot tub were phenomenal. The cabin was clean, the beds were comfortable, and the place feels really private and serene. Everything is really easy to use. Even my chef-husband (who loved the convection oven) had most things needed for a holiday feast (maybe better measuring spoons? I'm digging deep here for something negative, it's that lovely). (Oh and dog owners, FYI: there is a friendly, neighborhood dog who comes over off-leash. Good or bad, I suppose, depending on your dog's personality!) Communication with the owner was both easy and pleasant. Every day, we saw flocks of swans flying over the lake, and once, a bald eagle, just standing on the lake ice. Ideal cabin living.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

James H., Fargo ND

2 September 2022

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

Awesome Lake vacation

Our family had a great time at Elbow Lake. We're definitely planning on a return visit. It's a great Minnesota Lakes location, easy to get too but nice and quiet. Large dock to enjoy. Fishing was good. Water sports were a blast for the kids. Sara is a great host, super communication. The sauna and hot tub are a luxury you wouldn't expect, but very nice to have.

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

31 August 2022

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

Perfect Getaway

Our stay at the cabin on Elbow Lake was great. The privacy and accomodations are one of the best. Plenty of room and comfortable beds! Loved the lake view from the deck, great way to start and end the day. Wonderful hosts!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

21 August 2022

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

Beautiful Property

Cabin and surroundings were beautiful. The only critique would be that the pictures showed a sandy beach area that wasn't actually there anymore. The kids still had a great time swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding. Fishing was great for the kids off the dock. Couldn't beat the deck and the the windows over looking the lake. We all had a great week. Thank you for sharing your beautiful property with us!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M., Litchfield, MN

13 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great place and fishing!

We had a great time, fishing was really good and cabin was great! The only problem was photo of beach and grounds do not reflect current condition of it. We would stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith W.

29 July 2022

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

Great stay

Great lake cabin. Recommend for family.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard L D.

11 June 2022

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

Nice

It was quiet and peaceful. Great view of the lake from the cabin and the deck. Well stocked.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sara

Why they chose this property

Jeremy and I grew up in Minnesota, but now live in North Dakota. When we began looking for a lake cabin, we knew we wanted that 'up north' feel. When we stumbled upon this diamond in the rough, we knew it was for us. We have been lovingly making it our own for the last several years.

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Master

2 bathrooms

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Bathroom 2

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