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Cabin 8 Retreats on Big Portage Lake: Unit B

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Miscellaneous
Exterior
Beach
Dining
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cabin 8 Retreats on Big Portage Lake: Unit B

Welcome to the perfect cabin getaway! This two-bedroom, 525 square foot, cabin has all of the amenities you need to simply relax and enjoy everything that cabin life has to offer. Our cabin is directly located on Big Portage Lake in Backus, Minnesota. With this cabin you will have access to a dock and huge yard for provided lawn games and lake fun. We are only minutes away from the Paul Bunyan State Trail and miles and miles of state land to explore. Cabin B has a beautiful screened in porch with wonderful views of the lake along with numerous amenities to truly make you feel at home. Our mission is to give you a carefree vacation with all the trimmings. We work to make sure that we think of everything from kitchen utensils to lawn games. Enjoy our high speed internet, explore the Portage Chain Lakes, or just sit back and sip our provided coffee, enjoying the sights of nature.

Inquire about our additional amenities available for rent as well, including our SSV-16 Lund Fishing boat, paddle boards, kayaks, ebikes, and Bote Inflatable dock.We do have a one room bunk house for rent as well. The last few pictures feature the bunkhouse. Please note that the dock and other outdoor amenities are not available after the first weekend in October until May!


Please note that the dock and other outdoor amenities are seasonal and only available in the summer months. However, we do have many wonderful fall and winter amenities to enjoy!

Below is a list of current provided amenities:

Indoor
All essential kitchen needs, including pizza pan, pots, casserole dish, bowls, mugs, etc.
Hand towels, bath towels, rags, etc.
Puzzles, games, books, coloring books, crayons, colored pencils, etc.
Coffee, Tea, Sugar, Cocoa, Salt, Pepper
Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Wash
All pillows, sheets, linens, etc.
Extra set of chairs for indoor table (total of 4 indoors, not including screened in porch)
Electric Fireplace
Roku Television and wireless internet

Off Season Outdoor
Shovels
Sleds
Two sets of snow shoes
Additional salt if needed for ice

Summer Season Outdoor
Cornhole
Ladder Ball
Bocce Ball
Fire Pit with roasting sticks and cast iron squares
Folding Patio chairs (4)
Propane Grill
Fish House
Boat Slip with Boat lift
Paddle Boat

Property manager

Jennifer Schroeder

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Cabin 8 Retreats on Big Portage Lake
Cabin 8 Retreats on Big Portage Lake: Unit B Cabin
Cabin 8 Retreats on Big Portage Lake: Unit B Backus
Cabin 8 Retreats on Big Portage Lake: Unit B Cabin Backus

About the area

Map
Backus, MN

What's nearby

  • Rainy Lake - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Lake Ada - 12 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Northern Lights Casino - 25 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Deep Portage Conservation Reserve and Learning Center - 32 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Leech Lake - 39 min drive - 43.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Willard's Saloon & Eatery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Harriet Club - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Corner Store Restaurant & Gun Shop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Club Kimberly - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Triolo's Italian & Mexican Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabin 8 Retreats on Big Portage Lake: Unit B pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Cabin 8 Retreats on Big Portage Lake: Unit B?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabin 8 Retreats on Big Portage Lake: Unit B?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cabin 8 Retreats on Big Portage Lake: Unit B located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Big Portage Lake and Deep Portage Conservation Reserve. Rainy Lake and Lindsey Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Cabin 8 Retreats on Big Portage Lake: Unit B Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard R., Minneapolis, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick Weekend Visit
Came up for the weekend. The cabin was right on Big Portage Lake. Beautiful views of the lake right from the enclosed porch. Great location and really cute inside. Quite comfortable. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
short get away
The cabin was clean and "cute". The lake was very weedy, which was a disappointment for us. Other than the lake, the stay was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cabin!
This is a really cute little cabin. Great view of the lake. Nice and quite with lots of outdoor activities provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roland W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall grouse camp
Had a great weekend while we chased grouse. Cabin is beautiful and clean. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neyva N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick Cabin weekend
Had an amazing time with my family. Perfect spot for a quick family gateway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Loved it here! Great place for our dogs, we had loads of fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tess W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Cozy Cabin
Beautiful, tidy and clean cozy cabin with lake view! Had an amazing time playing games (that were provided) with family in the nice, roomy screened in porch, and enjoying the view of the lake! The property manager was very kind and quick to respond :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Russell S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Weekend getaway
Literally just pack your bag of clothes and head here. This place really does have everything you need to recharge, and it’s within distance to Walker to do touristy things for the day and plenty of great fisheries in the area. Big Portage lake produced plenty of fish to keep us entertained and looking forward to the calm evenings on the water with the loons. Can’t stress enough how this places has literally everything you need. From the basics of soap to the Solo Stove for your campfires and s’more cravings. Four adults and two babies under 18 months. Everyone had a blast. Can’t wait to come back. 10/10 would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark U., St. Louis Park, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cabin -nice lake
We rented the cabin for a month and had a great stay. Family & friends came to visit and enjoyed as well. The lake is great for boating and swimming, and the sandy swimming beach was only 1/2 block down the road. There are a lot of great trails to hike in the area, though this year there were some bugs if you were off into the woods on trails (to be expected, so bring bug repllent)
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay with family
We had so much fun making memories for the five days we were here. Upon arrival we saw about four turtles crossing the road and the kids (ages 8, 12 & 14) all hopped out of the van and ran to get a closer look! We joked that there needed to be a 'turtle crossing' sign as you drive in! We were sent the code to get into the cabin and all was where it said it would be. It was very neat and tidy. The screened in front porch was our favorite place to be! We ate out there, played games out there and just sat and enjoyed talking to one another. The weather was perfect for our stay as well. One thing I loved about this cabin was the fact that it was fully stocked with not only kitchen items, but children's activities, towels, simple toiletries, beach toys, floaties, yard games, fire wood, etc. It really made packing a lot less difficult! We did have to bring a few more lawn chairs because there weren't enough for all of us. (I did make a note to the owner that more lawn chairs would be great as space in our van was limited!) There is a boat dock that you can see from the front porch and the beach is a short walk down the road (you can't see it from the cabin), which for someone that has lots of health issues, it wasn't too bad of a walk. Another thing we loved was that it was dog friendly (not the beach, unfortunately) with a reasonable pet fee. In the evening there is more shade in front of the cabin which was when we set up some of the yard games as I need some shade! We didn't have any kayaks or boats, but this would be the perfect location to come if you brought your own. We loved hearing the loons in the evening and seeing all of the dragonflies flying around. We drove into Hackensack several times for dinner our first night there, seeing the sights (Birch Lake Park) had a fun park and beach area for the kids as well as a dock to fish off of. We had to stop twice at the Big Dipper ice cream shop! Another nice thing was that there was another cabin owned by the same people right next door so if you wanted to camp with extended family or some friends you could be super close! We definitely will be going back again. It was the perfect place to stay with our family!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

basia l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great memories
Very clean - well stocked cabin. Loved the screened in porch and the games provided.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
great property in a beautiful location, the owners were great to work with and very responsive
Stayed 29 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful, peaceful getaway!
We stayed 3 nights in February. Very clean and cozy cabin in a peaceful and quiet area. Enjoyed cross country skiing at Cut Lakes Ski Trail, eating out, and just relaxing in the cabin. Host was very friendly, helpful, and attended to anything we needed. Had a very pleasant stay and would definitely recommend. Great place! Five stars all the way!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aimee G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter Stay
The cabin was clean and Jennifer owner was helpful. Easy check in and out. It was quiet neighborhood (in winter!).
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nani J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Cute little place with a great 3 season porch. Clean and well equipped. Recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Samantha S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Patio for the Win!
This cute little cabin had everything you needed for a lil trip to the lake. It was close enough to neighboring towns and allowed us to bring our pup along for the trip. The best spot had to be sitting in the screened in patio watching the sunrise or enjoying the warmth of the fall sun in the afternoon.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alicia M., Stillwater, MN, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Retreat
The cabin was absolutely charming on a beautiful chain of lakes. The area is quite peaceful with lots of wildlife, great fishing and hiking nearby. Our host was wonderful. My husband and I already look forward to going back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021