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Facowie Lodge - (Loon Lodge), Premier Lodging near Crane Lake, MN

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Facowie Lodge - (Loon Lodge), Premier Lodging near Crane Lake, MN

Facowie (pronounced Fa-cow-wee, named after a lost Indian Tribe) Lodge is a wilderness retreat is located just Northwest of Buyck right off the main thoroughfare of Crane Lake Road approximately 5 miles before the town of Crane Lake.

This two-unit home (this unit Loon Lodge, VRBO listing 4544341and the other unit Grand Lodge, VRBO listing 4553868, can be rented separate or combined for a larger group) is beautifully situated over a small tranquil lake called Kabustasa right across from Echo Lake. It is a very peaceful setting without all of the hustle and bustle of a large resort. The lodge is set up for accommodations for the outdoor enthusiast, family vacations or business retreats.

Both lodges are set up as two bedroom units with one having a larger living area. They are both tastefully decorated in a Northern Minnesota style and nicely furnished with an "up north" theme. They can each easily accommodate up to 4-7 people and an adjoining door can be opened up to accommodate larger groups. The lodge is angled so that is has a full view of the small picturesque lake and has some gorgeous sunsets to the west across the lake.

The area is filled with many outdoor adventures and activities to do. There are many types of adventures that can be found in the area, including hiking, site seeing, boating, blueberry picking, bird watching, wildlife sightings, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, 4 wheeling and the list goes on!

Google Earth is a great program that allows you to zoom from the sky to have a bird's eye view of Kabustassa Lake and see the beautiful area surrounding Facowie Lodge. This is a free download software package that allows you to the terrain and all of the lakes. Our Lodge is located right off of a paved highway so it is easily to locate and very accessible.

Property manager

David Magelssen

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

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 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 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

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Facowie Lodge (Loon Lodge) Premier Lodging near Crane Lake MN

About the area

Map
Orr, MN

What's nearby

  • Echo Lake - 15 min walk
  • Crane Lake Channel - 14 min drive
  • Crane Lake Ranger Station - 15 min drive
  • Lake Vermilion - 58 min drive
  • Fortune Bay Casino - 98 min drive

Getting around

  • International Falls, MN (INL-Falls Intl.) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trails End Resort - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Vermilion River Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sportsmans Last Chance - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Voyageur Trail Society - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Portage Inn - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Facowie Lodge - (Loon Lodge), Premier Lodging near Crane Lake, MN pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Facowie Lodge - (Loon Lodge), Premier Lodging near Crane Lake, MN?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Facowie Lodge - (Loon Lodge), Premier Lodging near Crane Lake, MN?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Facowie Lodge - (Loon Lodge), Premier Lodging near Crane Lake, MN located?

Situated in Orr, this golf cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Superior National Forest and Echo Lake. Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Crane Lake Channel are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Facowie Lodge - (Loon Lodge), Premier Lodging near Crane Lake, MN Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steph L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Crane Lake Get Away
The property is an absolutely perfect way to explore the area, and have a nice, quiet spot to go to relax. We loved the sunsets, the cabin was beautiful, and the outdoor sitting area/fire pit was a favorite spot to end our evenings. Loved everything about it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ken L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Where's Facowie
Good place to stay, Clean. Great access to trails
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing trip
The place is clean and extremely well kept. The communication with the prorerty owner was wonderful, there for you if needed. The cabin was updated and everything needed was there. A/C was fantastic. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Perfect spot, great views, decorated nice, beautiful sunsets and it felt like home. Plis the wood fired pizza at Echo Tavern was fabulous
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Scenic cabin
Just a short visit but really enjoyed ourselves
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall color ride
Perfect spot for a wheeler ride many different trails in all directions. Plenty of places to stop and picnic or place to eat at. Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steph L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We love the Facowie Lidge!
Our 2nd year staying and again it didn’t disappoint! Clean, quiet and great location! Looking forward to next years stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect and Peaceful
The lodge was perfect with every need and convenience met. We cooked most meals at the lodge and everything needed was provided in the kitchen. The internet was high speed and the TV had every channel imaginable. We especially enjoyed the view from the deck and also the fire pit. We loved the very dark night sky - perfect for star gazing. It was so quiet and peaceful! The owner was very responsive and went the extra mile to make our stay perfect. We enjoyed the NPS boat tour at Voyager’s National Park, the wolf center in Ely, hiking and biking. Beautiful region of the USA. A wonderful and relaxing week. We definitely intend to return for another visit to the lodge.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Gopalan N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Renting out a property requires taking responsibility
Loon Lodge is a spacious and reasonably well-furnished accommodation. Unfortunately, that is where the praise has to stop. There were too many things wrong after this that put this property on our "do not go" list. Let me start with the biggest issue. We were kept awake half of the night of Aug 19-20 because of a faulty smoke alarm that went off twice starting at about 1:30 a.m. We spent about an hour and a half outside the lodge waiting for the fire department to show up twice to check the the premises out. Eventually they had to yank out the smoke detector before we could sleep. Our plans for the next day were completely shot, including a boat trip in Voyageur National Park for which we had bought tickets in advance. The lodge owner "apologized" for this problem, but that does not cut it. Smoke alarms need to be checked and replaced periodically, it is not acceptable to do this only when they exhibit faulty behavior, especially when you have someone else staying on the property and paying good money for the stay. The lodge owner is yet to take responsibility and make amends; it is especially irksome that the only "responsibility" he has taken is to inform us after we have left that the smoke alarm was really faulty and has now been replaced! Other things indicate a similar lack of responsibility. The "Guest Information" is rather out-of-date. It should also not be describing activities 100 miles away, such as at Rainy Lake. Space limits listing other issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annessa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing little hideaway
This property was everything we could have asked for! It was clean and absolutely beautiful! It was a perfect set up for all of us. Everything we needed was there. Just right off the Echo Trail. We will stay again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little gem of a cabin!
We stayed for three nights in the Loon Lodge. The lodge is very clean, well-equipped, and the property owners are great communicators! The view from the deck is beautiful, peaceful, and the area loons sang to us while we enjoyed our morning coffee. We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sandra G.

Liked: Cleanliness
As expected-ish
Everything was as expected. The property was further away from the water and closer to a main highway than we anticipated. It was really nice to have the entire property to ourselves but we were all a bit disappointed to see we had gotten the smaller cabin even though no one else was staying there. We were there for 3 full days As the only woman with my husband, our two strapping young sons, and our dog, I could’ve used a little more space. The ambiance was typical Northern Minnesota cabin-style. Real log furniture throughout. Real uncomfortable log furniture throughout. We really appreciated the extra blankets, kitchen towels, and extra pillows. We would have probably come back had we been given the larger cabin. That just left a sour taste in my mouth.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little gem
A little gem. Stayed over New Year’s Eve. Great stay if winter is your thing. Silence was unlike anything I have ever experienced. A great dark sky to look at stars (when clouds don’t obscure…) Dave and Jill are terrific hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Place
Beautiful Place with everything you could need from a cabin. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trail Ride
Good place to stay, close to trails . Property owner good to work with. Bed a little stiff But a great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steph L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Great location, clean and quiet. We will be back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Drupatie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing sunsets
Had a great time. Sunsets were amazing! Mosquitoes were abundant . Take bug spray. Cabin had everything we needed. Beautiful area!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The lodge
The lodge was very beautiful inside with a nice view of the lake over sunset
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
FACOWIE!!!
If you have stayed at FACOWIE, you will know what it means. Loon side of the lodge is perfect for a couple or small family. Loon is quiet and peaceful. Sunsets over Kabustasa Lake in back of the lodge are worth every moment. Facowie is well appointed, clean and comfortable. The washer and dryer are a welcome bonus. Just bring quarters and soap. Facowie is centrally located. Echo Trail Tavern is 100 yards from Facoowie driveway. The have a wood fired pizza oven that is fired up on Friday and Saturday. Well worth it!! Echo lake is across the street and Crane Lake is a short drive for fishing waters. This was our fourth stay at Facowie and not our last.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best snowmobiling ever
Had a great time at Facowie. Convenient location right off the snowmobile trail with easy access to anywhere. Set up of the lodge worked very well for our family of 5. We brought up a card table and chairs for eating and playing games. There was ample space to do this. Overall it was a cozy place to be. It was very peaceful and quiet here. We all want to come back next winter. Even our dog enjoyed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristine R., Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, great place!!
We stayed here for our annual grouse hunt and cutting down our Christmas tree as we do every year Thanksgiving weekend. This location was perfect and very nice. Will definitely continue our tradition here every year now that we finally found a great place to stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Getaway
Faucowie Lodge is better than advertised! Location was perfect. The design of the total layout was outstanding. Dave is a great host and gets back to you immediately. If you want a beautiful northern Minnesota getaway, you can’t find much better!
Stayed 61 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

beth c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend get away
Great place to stay And use as a home base to explore All of the lakes and trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Vacation in a Sweet Community
My husband and I and our two boys, 12 and 14 years had THE BEST time at Facowie Lodge. Dave the owner is so kind and hospitable. Our goal was to get away and unplug and we were able to do that in the comfort of the sweetest cabin. We stayed in the Loon side and it was a cozy little cabin in the woods. It had amazing views from the balcony accessible from the living room and master bedroom of beautiful sunsets over the lake and had everything you could possibly need. It is quite a distance from town so definitely take groceries with you and keep your gas tank full. The cabin is stocked with all the tools you need to cook great meals and really unplug. There are some great restaurants around...including our favorite...the Echo Trail Tavern which is very close to the cabin and had the sweetest staff and AMAZING food. Wi Fi in the cabin works well, but cell service was spotty in the cabin and on the road leading to it so just download your directions before leaving. If you want a treat, Handberg's Marina is not far and has ice cream and a gift shop run by the sweetest people. We also took the scenic trail to Ely which was stunning and had the sweetest little shops. They also have a really cool old time candy store and wonderful ice cream shop with homemade waffle cones. If you like to fish, there are beautiful lakes everywhere as well as hiking. Make sure to get a Minnesota fishing license if from out of state. You can buy them just about anywhere, but probably most convenient is up the road from the cabin at Anderson's General Store where you can also get gas and supplies if needed. Vermillion Falls is a beautiful hike and a must see. Scenery that will literally take your breath away. Also good for fishing. We also visited the Vince Schute Wildlife Sanctuary and got to see a beautiful bear sanctuary with tons of other wildlife. The bears were so close and so fun to see. The workers feed them during this time so they all come out. The story behind it is very cool ad well. It is open from 5pm-8pm and is definitely a must see. Overall, Facowie Lodge is a hidden gem, a little piece of heaven run by a wonderful owner and we will definitely be back. Thanks Dave for everything! -The Longs
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021