{Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Room options

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{Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (41)
{Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park
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About the area

Map
Shevlin, MN

What's nearby

  • Red Pine Trail - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mississippi Headwaters - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Itasca State Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Lake Itasca - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Itasca State Park - 6 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lobo's Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Douglas Lodge - ‬10 min drive

About this property

{Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park

Guest house near Mississippi River
{Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park include comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • Outdoor lighting, fridges and microwaves

Property manager

Big Timbers {Sauer Family}

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Outdoors

  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

Frequently asked questions

Is {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park located?

Situated on the waterfront, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Landmark Interpretive Trail and Mississippi River. Red Pine Trail and Peace Pipe Vista are just steps away.

{Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yessenia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location near the Itasca State Park. Plenty of amenities which also included shampoo, body wash, kpods, and much more! Will definitely come back with the family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Itasca St. Park
Everything went smoothly. Access to the park was terrific. The hosts came and met with me while I was there and they are just terrific people and seem to genuinely care about their guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, cozy, clean space
Absolutely loved staying here - room was spacious, bathroom was even bigger. King bed was very comfortable, lots of pillows. Plush towels. We loved having the corner unit, lots of windows and a beautiful grove of pine trees in the back. Easy access, able to park right in front of your room. Super close to Itasca north entrance. Great price. There's a fridge and microwave as well. The only very small recommendation I'd have is for a warm, dim lighting option (floor lamp maybe?) in the room instead of the cold LED lights by the bed. Would add to the cozy ambiance. :) Thank you for the hospitality! Will definitely stay here again and recommend to friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorna P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick anniversary get-away
My husband and I enjoyed our stay! Clean and comfortable. Super convenient location to Itasca State Park. It was my first time seeing the headwaters.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location and adorable little cabin
Trip to Itasca State Park and Walker MN to hike and bike. Great weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We loved staying here. It was clean, a big room. Host was very responsive with questions. Would definitely stay here again! The room didn’t have the futon, host offered to bring air mattress or toddler mattress (for toddler) but we declined, since we all could fit on the king bed together. So it was no problem. Host messaged on second day and asked if we needed clean towels. Great host! Don’t forget to sign the guest book!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Very nice! Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawnee B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place, perfect location
We had a great time visiting Itasca State Park. The cabin was in a perfect location, right across the street from the Park. The cabins are new, clean, well-equipped, and beautifully maintained. Communication with the owner was easy and pleasant. Very highly recommend staying here if you get the opportunity!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Forest U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Great location, clean simple motel/cabin like place to stay. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location & stay!
Christine is communicative & responds in a timely manner. Location was clean, & it was perfect for the Headwaters. Would stay there again if ever up in Itasca.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

patty l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location next to Itasca State Park
The room was very nice and clean! The wood walls inside the room were beautiful. It was very quiet and the bed was very comfy with super soft sheets. It was also dog friendly so we could bring Buddy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori P.

Liked: Cleanliness
You can’t go wrong
Clean, spacious, comfortable room. Convenient location. Grocery/gas/liquor store across the street. About 1/2 mile from the north entrance of Itasca State Park and the headwaters of the Mississippi. They also sell pizza & ice cream on site. The staff was friendly and helpful. Christine goes above and beyond to ensure you enjoy your stay and have everything you need. Lobo’s Bar & Grill is just a short drive from there. Very good food and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Up North Retreat
The listing details of the property are spot on! The room was extremely neat/clean with basically a brand new feel. Big Timbers also had an Ice Cream/Snack shop as well as gift-souvenir items. The host was very accommodating and social. We would highly recommend staying at this property while visiting the Lake Itasca Park area! Thanks for the fantastic hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Denise

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very quiet. Everyone was kind and efficient. The couch was worn and smelled like urine. We had a little trouble finding the place, but that is our Gps problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply Fantastic!
New construction, comfortable and so close to Itasca. Would love to return someday.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
Perfect location for visiting Itasca StatePark
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaye M., Bedford, Tx

Liked: Cleanliness
Location,location,location
Perfect place to stay for Itasca State Park and Headwaters of the Mississippi. So clean and so quiet. We were pleased with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ewelina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good localization, clean, cozy, fully equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful spot near Itasca State Park
Came up mid-may to explore itasca state park. This place right outside of north entrance to the park and has a gas station very close for any fill up of snacks and gas. The room was very clean and felt like you had a good amount of privacy. Perfect place to stay if you and visiting the lakes or parks nearby!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quite and clean.
Love staying at Big Timber it's close to the park and it's very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was perfect! A comfortable place to rest our heads after hiking and exploring the park and surrounding areas. The owner was extremely good at communicating everything we would need to know and was very pleasant to deal with. We definitely plan on going back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and clean
Very comfortable, plenty of room, neat and clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keenan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Host!
Chrsitine was a wonderful accommodating host. Communication was lightning fast and pre-stay info was sent well in advance.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big Timbers is awesome
Very nice size rooms including the bathroom. Christine was very accommodating always checking to see if there was anything that I needed replenished. Very satisfied !!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristine H., Minneapolis, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable location close to Itasca State Park
Very nice property close to the park. The room was very comfortable. Check in and out very easy. We will definitely book again and look forward to future visits.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022