Entire cabin in Backus, Minnesota

4 guests
1 bedroom
2 beds
1 bath

Hosted by Rob

Superhost
5 years hosting

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On the lake

This home is right on Barrow Lake.

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If you're on the hunt for a distinctive Up North lake experience, you've come to the right place. Nestled in the woods overlooking Barrow Lake (a stones throw from Woman Lake), this charming, picture-perfect, circa-1700's log cabin has been carefully remodeled inside and out by an award-winning Twin Cities interior designer with new appliances, comfy furnishings, and fun art and accessories.

The space
The Cabin:

-480 Square feet
-Sleeps 2-4 people with a queen size bed and a pull-out sofa
-Kitchen with sink, fridge, and gas range. (also has a full size fridge in the shed)
-Bathroom with shower
-Wood-burning stove
-Dock
-Outdoor fire pit
-canoe, 2 kayaks, 2 paddle boards, 2 pairs of snow shoes, 2 bikes

Why Guest Love it Here-

Convenience: The Cabin is an easy, three-hour drive from Minneapolis, 15 minutes from Hackensack, and 5 minutes from the Woman Lake public access.
Privacy: The cabin is nestled on three acres of wooded land with 300 feet of shoreline on Barrow Lake. (private lake)
Style: Bring your camera! This picture-perfect cabin reflects a modern Nordic aesthetic with a black, hand hewn log exterior, crisp white interiors, a wood-burning stove, and a photogenic mix of colorful furnishings and fun accessories.
Fun: Swim and fish off the dock, do yoga, go kayaking, paddle boarding and canoeing, and in winter hit the trails for some snow shoeing or cross country skiing.
Nature: Wake up early to watch the sunrise directly over the lake, and look for eagles, deer, beavers, and other wildlife.

Guest access
While your here-

-Launch your boat at the Woman Lake public launch, just a 5 minute drive, and explore the Woman Lake chain of three lakes.
-Watch the Turtle Races on summer Wednesday afternoons in Longville, the Turtle Racing Capital of the World, a 10 min drive.
-Visit the world's largest Paul Bunyan and Babe statues in Akeley, a 35 min drive.
-Fish for walleye and muskie on Leech Lake, the third largest lake within MN, a 35 min drive.
-Discover the many shops and restaurants in Nisswa and Walker, both 45 min away.
-Bring a snowmobile or ATV and explore more than 450 Miles of interconnected trails in Cass County.