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Rustic, Cozy, Lakefront Cabin On Leech Lake- Perfect For Families & Fisherfolk

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Rustic, Cozy, Lakefront Cabin On Leech Lake- Perfect For Families & Fisherfolk

Welcome to the Loon Nest! Relive the nostalgic cabin experience of your youth.
Built by my family in 1965 as a summer fishing cabin, many record-setting muskies were caught and released by my grandpa and dad while staying here. Facing Goose Island (a renowned fishing locale) on the big part of Leech Lake, you have unparalleled views and access.

There are two bedrooms, each containing a new queen mattress. There is also an inflatable queen mattress that would be ideal in the living room area. The living room and kitchen/dining room have an open plan with high timber ceilings.

Bring your boat! There is a dock and shore station for a small boat (18'fiberglass/20' aluminum maximum) to which you have access, complete with a foldable filet station on the front porch. Additional amenities include: canoe, washing machine and dryer, Wifi, DVD player and DVD library, full kitchen and bath, a lakefront fire pit, picture windows, and an outdoor sitting porch. Responsible pet owners with their furry friends are welcome.

Take a step back in time! Our family has infused the cabin with love for 55 years- my grandma created all the rag rugs that still cover the floors and all the decor is vintage and original. If you are looking for a fabulous lakefront getaway on Leech Lake, welcome to the Loon Nest. We are happy to answer any additional questions you may have.
Please note: The swimming ladder will be removed for the season by September 14 and the dock will be removed for the season by October 12.

Property manager

Skye

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rug in room
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: non smoking only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: pets considered

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: If bedrooms are in use, children can use floor bed

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 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 and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Rustic Cozy Lakefront Leech Lake Perfect Families Fisherfolk
Rustic Cozy Lakefront Leech Lake Perfect Families Fisherfolk

About the area

Map
Cass Lake, MN

What's nearby

  • Leech Lake - 9 min walk
  • Sucker Bay - 8 min drive
  • Walker City Park - 49 min drive
  • Shingnobee Recreation Area - 53 min drive
  • Northern Lights Casino - 58 min drive

Getting around

  • Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬47 min drive
  • ‪Portage Brewing Company - ‬47 min drive
  • ‪Benson's Eating & Drinking Emporium - ‬47 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬48 min drive
  • ‪The Boulders - ‬45 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic, Cozy, Lakefront Cabin On Leech Lake- Perfect For Families & Fisherfolk pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Rustic, Cozy, Lakefront Cabin On Leech Lake- Perfect For Families & Fisherfolk?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic, Cozy, Lakefront Cabin On Leech Lake- Perfect For Families & Fisherfolk?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rustic, Cozy, Lakefront Cabin On Leech Lake- Perfect For Families & Fisherfolk located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Leech Lake and Chippewa National Forest. Sucker Bay and Faherty Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Rustic, Cozy, Lakefront Cabin On Leech Lake- Perfect For Families & Fisherfolk Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Courtney S.

Leech Lake Fishing Trip
We were grateful for the cozy cabin. Our kids and dog enjoyed the stay. Beds were comfy and the view of the lake was beautiful. Skye is a wonderful host.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce J.

Repeat Vaca
This was our 2nd vacation at this cozy cabin. Our family and fur baby enjoyed the lake and cabin. We're already looking forward to staying again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Peaceful & Rustic Relaxation!
The cabin was an excellent rustic style cabin with most modern amenities, except A/C. The owners had all sorts of dry goods, spices 7 utensils available, as well as games & books. Going for a morning swim each day was AWESOME! Having a boat lift was even better than i thought it would be. Watching the sunrise out the windows with a cup of coffee was excellent. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

brian p.

Quiet lake cabin
We had a great time! It was a very nice quiet cabin. Everything was well stocked and matched the pictures exactly. Bring bug spray!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

janice o.

Great place!
Great property! Has everything you need on site. Great views! Great area! Had great response from Host when needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Debra T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic Cabin with Great Lake View
My husband and our dog stayed at Loon's Nest cabin for a few nights. We had a nice relaxing time and got to visit our old neighborhood. With the 2 huge front picture windows and a nice veranda on the lakeside, we had great views of Leech Lake. Our dog, Buddy loved it there and had a blast chasing after the chipmunks and splashing in the water. The owner Skye was quick to answer any questions we had and a pleasure to deal with. A bonus was the dock with a bench and a boat lift that fit our boat perfectly. There were even spices, coffee, and paper products provided so we didn't have to bring them along. Just wish the weather would have cooperated more. The mosquitos were plenty (it's lake life, after all!) but it didn't keep us from having a nice bonfire the last night we stayed. Thanks, Skye for sharing your cabin with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Erika N.

Difficult to launch canoe
Very nice cute cabin . As 2 middle aged ladies of average strength we were not able to launch the canoe from the shoreline because of the steep rocky slope.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce J.

Pure relaxation
Picture perfect views, good fishing, durable baby friendly. Just what we were looking for for a nice relaxing family vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian W., Chanhassen, MN

Getaway
Very nice getaway for an extended weekend. Property just as described. No issues. Great communication from host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hailey B., Minneapolis, mn

Want to go back
Wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Lana V.

Cozy cabin, beautiful views.
Overall nice accommodations. Was a very hot week for no A/C and front windows facing lake don't open for lake breeze. No great way to cool down cabin. Rocky shoreline made it hard to enjoy lake without being on the boat and trsvelling to sandy shorelines. Enjoyed evenings having dinner on the patio.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jared P.

Weekend Retreat (away from the kids)
My wife and I had a great long weekend on Leech Lake. The fishing on the lake was fantastic (we brought our boat), and the accommodations were just as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Jon C.

Quiet getaway
Private setting. Older cabin. Sunrise views.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John E.

Loons nest
Pleasant little cabin, with a beautiful view from the patio. Very quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

John E.

Three night stay
Wonderful place to stay. Beautiful view of the lake. Very quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Tournament week at the Loon's Nest
No issues with VRBO everything went flawlessly. Property owner was open to communication 24-7. Neighbors were very friendly residents. Very quiet surroundings. Relaxing and ejoyable. Any small items you might have overlooked packing for yourself, was probably there. Overall a fantastic week was had by my three fishing toirnament partners and myself. Will definitely look up Ms. Skye on my next adventure to Leech Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Melanie C.

Quiet and relaxing
Rental process was very easy and went smoothly. Quiet, relaxing week full of family time. View cannot be beat!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chad L.,

Family vacation
Not a disappointment! Very clean, well kept cabin. It’s nice of Skye to share her family’s cabin so others may enjoy a lakefront stay on Leech Lake. We will be back. The Lenz Family
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeff T.

Guys trip fishing
We went up fishing and the location was great. Great views - neat cabin. Worked perfect for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Andrea P.

Quiet and Quaint; Needs a Little Love
The Good: If you have a boat (I don't) then this is the place for you: no weeds, a decent lift (in as much as I know these things), and a nice bay. The view is fantastic. The beds are very comfortable. Not too far from amenities (just look at a map--if you don't like the distance...find a place closer to town), and its more remote location makes it quiet. Pretty close to bike trails (my main deciding factor). The neighbors seem friendly and it's nice to just get away. The washer and dryer are great to have (again, being a biker, that was a big consideration: the ability to wash stanky clothes). Skye is very easy & friendly to communicate with, and the rules are clear and straightforward. The well water is actually very good--not a lot of sulfur or iron. The "Neutral" (not Bad, per se): The place, being older, has that slightly musty smell--but I expected that. It was warmish the week we were there, and humid, so that might have exacerbated the issue. No AC, but again, just read the description--having it, or a dehumidifier, might help with the damp feel. And, of course, being in the woods, lots of spider webs etc. on the outside--however, the trees keep the place cool, so it depends on what one is looking for. The "Unattractive" (not "Ugly", per se): The main issues were... 1) the tub drain. I am the queen of 2 minute showers, and Dad is the same, but the tub took, like, 20 minutes to completely clean out after both of us took one--the second person in ankle-deep water, basically. Apparently, Skye had not been told this by others, so I assume that will be addressed. 2) the seating; the views from inside are great, and the patio facing the lake is nice--but the chairs, both inside and out, are just not comfortable. One can only do so much with patio furniture, but the inside stuff is ancient, with covers. It just needs to go, and be replaced with something like a sectional couch or similar. Kitsch is great and all, but both Dad and I were more comfortable chilling in our beds. 3) Finally, the rugs; again, sentimentality is fine, and it's nice grandma made them, but old is old--and not as clean as the rest of the hardwood floors, since rag rugs that large are hard to wash. I was a last-minute book, and so I certainly am not complaining, or expected the Taj Mahal. I am just a realist; and Skye was very easy to work with, which always makes a trip easy and great.

10/10 Excellent

Darren L.

Great vacation home
Very peaceful good fishing and great area.

10/10 Excellent

Colby R.

Great Getaway Destination
Had a great time! Great communication with Skye. Accurate description of the place. Beautiful lake scenery. Thx again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chedric P., Bismarck, ND

Great vacation property!
Our kids & I had a wonderful relaxing week. It allowed us to disconnect from work and have quality family time. The property and scenery was what you would envision in a northern MN home. We would recommend this location to anyone. Leech lake is a good fishing & playing hole that anybody would appreciate. Thanks to Skye for opening up her home for others to enjoy!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

John E.

3 day getaway
Very quiet & peaceful. Beautiful location & view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019