-> Historic 1930's Cabin Steps to the LAKE! ~ FREE Resort Amenities Included!

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

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Parking available
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Lake view

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Marcell, MN

Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center
‪8 min drive‬
Marcell Family Center
‪9 min drive‬
Burns Lake
‪21 min drive‬
Grand Rapids, MN (GPZ-Itasca County)
‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

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About this property

Step Back in Time to this Tranquil & Historic 1930's Lake Cottage at Jack The Horse Resort! Listen to the Call of Loons from your Bedrooms Windows, Enjoy Coffee on your Private Dock, Explore the Lake or just Enjoy the Simple Life! Balsam Cottage is Private, Clean & Comfortable w/ FREE Shared Resort Amenities *Sandy Beach *Kayaks *SUP Boards *Canoe, *Pedal Boat *Campfire Pit/Firewood >>Conveniently Located Near Restaurants-Cafes-Bars-Playground-Tennis-Golf-Scenic State Park-Unique Hiking Trails!

Balsam is a Cozy, Historic, Northwoods Cabin only 50 Feet from Beautiful Jack The Horse Lake! *Warm Hospitality *Relaxed & Peaceful Atmosphere *Only Resort on the Lake *Family Owned & Operated for 3 Generations

-2 Bedrooms / 2 Queens separated by partial wall
*Sheets, Comforters & Pillows Provided
-1 Bathroom
-FREE Wifi in Cabin
-Well Equipped Kitchen for Cooking & Baking
-Smart TV & DVD Player *Free DVDs in Resort Office
-Charcoal Grill, Outdoor Furniture
-A/C & Heat
-Private Dock & Hammock at Each Cabin!
-Guests can Bring Their Own Boat & Launch for Free
-Fishing Boats & Pontoons Rentals if Reserved in Advance

**FREE Resort Amenities: Sandy Beach w/Lounge Chairs & Swimming Floats, Campfire Area & Firewood, Kayaks, Canoe, Stand Up Paddle Board, Pedal Boat, Fish Cleaning House, Horseshoe Pit, Volleyball/Badminton Net, Books/DVDs/Indoor & Outdoor Games in Resort Office, Small Gift Shop On-Site**

->Sorry - No Pets, No Smoking (of any kind), No ATV/OHV use (must be trailed to another site to ride), No Hunting/Shooting, Guests staying are not allowed to Jet Ski, Water Ski, Tube, etc on JTH Lake

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Tobacco Use Allowed Outdoors Only - Smoking Marijuana is NOT Allowed Indoors or Outdoors - No Pets

No ATV/OHV/UTVs use on property - Items Must be Trailered to ATV Trails/Roads - No Jet Skis, Water Skis, Tubing, etc. on Jack The Horse Lake

Quiet Setting - Always be Courteous to Others Regarding Noise - No Playing Music that can be heard by Others

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Marcell

Located in Marcell, this cabin is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Scenic State Park and Newburg Bay. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.

Marcell, MN

What's nearby

Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center - 8 min drive - 5.5 km
Marcell Family Center - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
Bills Lake - 18 min drive - 11.1 km
Burns Lake - 21 min drive - 10.5 km
Scenic State Park - 33 min drive - 18.4 km

Restaurants

‪Timberwolf Inn - ‬5 min drive
‪Pine Cone Soup & Sandwich Cafe - ‬8 min drive
‪Marcell Inn - ‬10 min drive
‪Timberwolf Inn - ‬5 min drive
‪The Pine Cone Cafe - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is -> Historic 1930's Cabin Steps to the LAKE! ~ FREE Resort Amenities Included! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at -> Historic 1930's Cabin Steps to the LAKE! ~ FREE Resort Amenities Included!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at -> Historic 1930's Cabin Steps to the LAKE! ~ FREE Resort Amenities Included!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is -> Historic 1930's Cabin Steps to the LAKE! ~ FREE Resort Amenities Included! located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center, Marcell Family Center and Newburg Bay. Burns Lake and Bills Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Shelly S.

30 July 2024

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

Up North

Small, quiet resort off the beaten path. Clean cabin just right for two. Either could bring your own boat or rent. Had a beach with a swimming dock and could use a canoe and kayaks.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leon L.

16 September 2022

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

Pleasant

We had a very enjoyable time.The cabin was just as described

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

17 August 2022

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

Wonderful spot

Totally equipped cabin right on the lake. Owner was totally responsive (we are readers so requested an extension cord and bedside reading light, which she supplied). Kitchen had everything we needed.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachael K.

9 July 2022

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

Excellent - Serene and Peaceful

This resort is spectacular. Our cabin was very clean and kitchen well stocked. Loved that we had our very own hammock and dock. The cabins aren’t right on top of one another so you feel like you have your own slice of the outdoors. We spent a week over the 4th of July and while all cabins were booked it was very quiet. We rented a boat and spent hours on the clean lake catching fish (bass/northern pike) and swimming, watching loons and listening to nature. Parts of the lake we were alone with no other boats/cabins. There’s paddle boards, a canoe and kayaks to use free of charge. We brought food with so can’t speak to restaurants in the area but there’s a convenience store close where we purchased bait. The office has movies/games to use and a cute little gift shop too. Each cabin has Wi-Fi. Would highly recommend this resort if you’re looking to be immersed in nature with beautiful quiet surroundings. Be sure to bring towels (bath/kitchen/(sponge too)/beach), soap, spices). With so many places to explore we don’t go back to the same location twice but this is one we will for sure come back to. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky K.

14 October 2021

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

Charming, cute, clean, beautiful wilderness location, and excellent/friendly property manager!

Definitely would recommend this place! Remember to bring your own towels, dishcloths, hand soap, dish soap, and food. Dishware, etc is all included. If you love the great outdoors, this is definitely an excellent place to stay. Enjoy!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine C., Elk River

1 September 2021

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

Quiet to Unwind

Somewhat rustic, had everything we needed, and we had a wonderful, relaxing, and fun stay. Thank you to the resort hosts for taking such good care of the lake and property, and for sharing this special place with us.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gregory B., St Joseph, MN. USA

31 August 2021

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

Great Relaxing Stay in the Wild

First, off I have to say how polite and kind Kristen, the owner of the resort, was to me and my best friend who actually came up to MN to visit me from Berlin, Germany! He wanted to experience the true north and this trip gave him just that. She gave us both the friendliest warm Minnesota welcome. She's an absolute gem and went out of her way to ensure we both had the best stay ever! We forgot to bring a few essential things for the cabin and she was so kind as to offer us her own things without asking for any additional fee. Secondly, the resort, although remote, was quaint, well kept, and offers everything one needs to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city allowing you to connect to nature. Each cabin has a private dock, a hammock, grill, was completely surrounded by nature and is very quiet allowing you to get a great night's sleep. They have everything you need to take part in connecting with the beautiful nature surrounding this small resort (kayaks, small beach for swimming, fire pit, etc.), and on a good day, you might even see a deer roaming this peaceful resort. I recommend renting a pontoon or boat for the day to take in the lake views and catch a fish or two, which was the first time my friend ever went fishing and he absolutely loved it. The memories we made this weekend will last us both a lifetime. Thanks again Kristen for welcoming us to your resort and we hope to visit again very soon!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John A.

8 August 2021

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Long-needed vacation

Everything went smoothly. Wonderful experience. Helpful and friendly property managers.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

2 August 2021

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Fantastic time - clean cabin, wonderful owners, beautiful lake with fish and loons.

Had a fantastic time. Check in and out was easy, cabin was clean and well cared for, area was lovely. The owners were really nice and a joy to work with! Would happily come back next year!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kari J.

2 August 2021

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

Perfection

Jack the horse did not disappoint. Our cabin was very clean and well stocked. The lake and amenities were great. We were able to kayak whenever we wanted to. The paddle boat was fun if not a bit challenging lol. We rented a fishing boat which was at our private dock the entire stay . The area so so very beautiful and the lake just perfect. Our cabin was cozy and we loved it. Definitely would recommend and hope to return for another stay

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

5 July 2021

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Beautiful spot

Really enjoyed our short stay on the lake. Very quiet both in the cabin and on the lake. Lots of loons, clean clear lake.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie J.

26 June 2021

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Private, quiet, beautiful resort.

Very clean, homey, quiet resort and lake. Loved our own private dock.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Amy L.

23 June 2021

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

Jack the Horse Resort

This was an amazing week! The property was really wonderful and we loved the resort. There were a couple things we didn't expect, the cabins don't have any towels included for bath or kitchen needs so bring your own. There are 2 complementary roles of toilet paper in the cabin. There is absolutely nothing in the kitchen that is expendable, so bring dish soap and salt and pepper. We had to ask the resort owners for dish soap which they did happily provide. The cinnamon rolls on Mondays were FABULOUS! The fishing was GREAT and the overall resort was well kept and very quiet!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

13 October 2020

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Beautiful fall color getaway.

We really enjoyed our stay at Jack the Horse resort. It was so peaceful and quiet! Beautiful fall colors in the whole area. Would have liked firmer beds, but other than that everything was great! Highly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

18 September 2020

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State Park Visit to North Central MN

Very nice and very clean cabin. We loved the lake front and access to a canoe.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

8 September 2020

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

Peaceful

Such a peaceful week we had here! The cabin was so cute! Clean, well maintained, minimal and had everything we needed. The resort is well run with so much natural beauty. It was quiet and so relaxing. Having our own dock was wonderful. The little beach was great, for us and for all who were there- we enjoyed watching the children of other guests play here (brought back memories of when our own children were young). We never felt overwhelmed by people and activity though the cabins were full. Loved the kayaks, canoe and renting a boat was very reasonably priced. Love this place!!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

siri k.

16 August 2020

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Short Summer Getaway!

A few friends and I headed up to Jack the Horse Lake for a weekend getaway and it was amazing! Even with COVID precautions in place (which were great) our host Kristen was kind and courteous and extremely helpful. It was peaceful and had everything you would want in a cabin weekend. Plus, lots of loons!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

kimberly c.

7 August 2020

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

Enjoyable & Relaxing

Had a wonderfully relaxing and enjoyable stay at the Jack The Horse Resort. Quiet, the Balsam Cabin was completely stocked with everything we needed, and the beds and open windows were perfect. Nice to wake to the sound of calling loons. I would give this resort five stars.

10/10 Excellent

Ann F., Faribault

13 July 2020

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Excellent fishing at this lake

We spent our vacation fishing on lake and it was fantastic! Weather was beautiful with exception to one day. The main office provided movies for us to watch while we stayed indoors the one day it rained. The cabin was a little small but it was comfortable. We didn't spend much time indoors. The beach was very nice and the owners were very nice as well. We would go back again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

John L., Sun Prairie, WI

11 July 2020

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Happy we visited

Jack the Horse Resort is exactly as advertised. The lake is peaceful and beautiful. Kristen was extremely helpful and friendly throughout the booking process and responsive while we were there. We would definitely stay again.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

chris d.

28 September 2019

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

Nice small resort, very peaceful and quiet

My husband and I enjoyed our 2 nights and plan to stay longer next time!

10/10 Excellent

Ge M.

28 August 2019

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Our Mini Escape

We had an amazing getaway at Jack The Horse Resort. It was very peaceful and relaxing. We spent a lot of time out on the lake and was able to get in lots of fishing. We definitely will be coming back for some more. Highly recommended for any couple or family to get away and enjoy outdoors.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

15 August 2019

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Peaceful and welcoming

We had two nights scheduled at this amazing resort. The Balsam cabin was our assigned spot. We opened all the windows in the two bedrooms which made it feel like we were sleeping on a porch - it was magical. Could even see the stars from my bed. They have many games to play indoors and water equipment to explore the lake.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Youa V., Saint Paul, MN

25 July 2019

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

Wonderful Getaway for my Small family

We did a two night stay just my husband and I, and our 2 yr old. The cabin was very clean and beautiful, and right on the lake. We had our own dock and hammock and that was very nice. It was a nice place to get away from the city for the weekend and recharge. I would definitely come back again and then it into an annual summer cabin trip.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

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