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5 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 15260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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Duluth, MN
  • University of Minnesota Duluth
    34 min drive
  • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
    39 min drive
  • Miller Hill Mall
    44 min drive
  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)
    43 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful Secluded Christmas Retreat House -100 yr old Lake Lodge-Dog Friendly

Welcome to Briar Lake Lodge, a rustic log cabin/lodge built in1923 on a beautiful, isolated trout lake. Located about 30 minutes from downtown Duluth, there is plenty to do year-round both onsite & nearby; including fishing, swimming, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, four wheeling, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling. (Large gatherings require prior approval)
With a 6-person sauna, one master king bedroom, 2 bedrooms on the main floor and two loft bedrooms on the upper floor, and a hide-a-way couch, there is plenty of room for the whole family. A large grand living room at the center of the lodge boasts a huge stone fireplace. Air conditioning for warm days available in lofts. There is a dock with kayaks, and sups to venture around the lake, as well as a large patio and firepit for family BBQ.
This property is the definition of a Northwoods lake cabin/lodge getaway. It is one of our favorite places to be and hopefully it will be one of yours too!
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 1.5 bathrooms
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna
  • 10.4 miles (16.7 km) from Lester River and 16.1 miles (25.8 km) from Jean Duluth Dog Park
Beautiful Secluded Christmas Retreat House -100 yr old Lake Lodge-Dog Friendly offers its guests a sauna, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

NSVR Team

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 4 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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 welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 4 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: No Cats!

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 98
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, a first aid kit 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

The Lodge at Briar Lake
Secluded tradition lake cabin on 7 acres.

Beautiful Secluded Christmas Retreat House -100 yr old Lake Lodge-Dog Friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 101 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brianna L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place!
This property was exactly what we were looking for. We had a great time! Beautiful cabin with beautiful views!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendcation
With four family and 4 little ones 0-3yo. It was the perfect size for our group. We enjoyed the long dinner table inside and long picnic table outside the comfortably fit all 12 of us. The location was quite and the yards was perfect for the toddler to run around in. The main room was perfect a spot for all the adult to sit and the kids to play with toys. We enjoyed the feature of the doors locking in the main room to help keep the crawlers in one location. It was very infant friendly in the aspect of no stairs, just ladders to the lofts. We had a wonderful time it will definitely be a core memory for our friend group.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to disconnect
The lodge was a great place to disconnect from the hustle and loudness of life around us. While the wifi works well, it was nice to not be constantly looking at emails or taking phone calls, the ability to disconnect was great. Fishing at Briar Lake was slow but enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway
Beautiful property !! Beautiful views !! Wonderful family time together !! Very relaxing atmosphere !!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bretton L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful space to stay
My family enjoyed our stay! The place was exactly what we had hoped.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay in the North Woods
A very gorgeous property and cabin, well situated for larger groups with great views of the lake, a large dining area and plenty of outdoor seating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
Wonderful weekend with my kids and their families. Kayaks and paddle boards were a hit. Loved the dining area… played games, had our meals and loved having morning coffee over looking the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Reception/Family Weekend
This place was awesome! Beautiful & perfect for our small casual wedding reception & family stay! The only thing I could recommend to the owners is to provide some hand lotion in the bathroom & kitchens. We did use the oven to warm up some food & found an issue due to someone leaving a broiler pan full of grease in the bottom causing a smoke issue but were able to resolve it with removing the pan & using fans & and windows to clear the smoke. We did clean the pan & the dirty dishes that were left in the dishwasher. Other than that everything went very smoothly & we would not hesitate to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Shmeng L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Great place to get away from the city. The cabin is beautiful and spacious. We spent 80% of the time outside because it was so well kept that the fireplace was perfect and a great little field for corn hole. My group had a great time relaxing and having actual conversations instead of just looking at a screen.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bachelor Party
What a wonderfully relaxing lakeside oasis! Everything was as advertised. Best aspects were un-ending amounts of firewood for the interior fireplace and outdoor fire pit. The sauna, dock and multiple sleeping accommodations (7 separate beds). Only feedback is that they need to replace the oven hot mitts and gas grill (no bottom to collect the grease). Otherwise the group of us would gladly return here again! Cheers 🍻
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic escape from busy life
This was the perfect place to get away from hectic life of the cities. More than enough space for everyone, as well as spacious room for the dogs to roam. Was out of the inner city enough to receive peace and tranquility, but close enough to run into town to tour canal park and other tourist attractions. I will recommend this place to family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim O.

Liked: Cleanliness
late winter break up north
Another nice weekend at this cabin. Beautiful old cabin, nicely appointed and spacious for our family gathering. Questions regarding any issues we had were addressed immediately.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter Getaway
The cabin was everything our two families of 5 needed—enough space for sleeping and room for the kids to play. The sauna was a great feature and got a fair amount of use. All in all it was a wonderful time up north!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful residence
Had our winter wedding there! And it was beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marit O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Christmas Gathering
Our party of 7 adults and 7 kids gathered to celebrate Christmas together, and this cabin was perfect for our needs. The three bedrooms on the main floor are beautiful! Two lofts with two full beds each are great for kids, but the stair/ladders are pretty steep for children who are afraid of heights. Luckily ours got over their fears quickly and were able to sleep up there just fine. *Beds were ok, but bring your own pillows if you are used to big fluffy ones. Large table overlooking the lake is connected to the livingroom area with a fireplace. Very warm and cozy, and we were able to all eat together for meals! The kitchen is small and lacks counterspace for meal prep, but the side breakfast nook with the large buffet/countertop worked well for spreading out our buffet style meals. Host/house manager responded immediately when we called with a question. Very accommodating and friendly! Highly recommend this place for large group gatherings.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun family weekend get-away!
Although there was a problem with the main heating source, we were plenty comfortable (even a little too warm) as there were multiple portable heaters scattered through the house and the fire place was going when we arrived. I was a bit nervous with all the heaters with our newly walking granddaughter, but she knew they were “hot” so she stayed clear of them. We had some issues with lights not working in the front porch, but management was quick to get back to us guiding us to some extra lighting. The house was beautifully decorated for the holidays which made our weekend even more special! The lodge is rustic and noise carries easily through the house, but we loved the rustic atmosphere. My only complaint was from some rude neighbors across the bay making negative comments about “VRBO guests” and screaming obscenities at someone’s barking dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patria X.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mini Family Getaway
This was our first whole family trip. It definitely exceeded my expectations. The cabin is in a perfect location, secluded but close enough to get to a store if needed. There was plenty of space for our dog to run around and the house was big enough that it didn't feel as if we were all on top of one another.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Weekend at Briar Lake Lodge
The property is beautiful inside and out. Large eating area and large family room which consisted of the entire center of the lodge. Nice, large yard for outside activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding
The property is amazing and merissa is top notch!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Away
We were all very impressed at the condition of the old log cabin given its age and impressed at the expansion/additional that had been done to the originally cabin. This place is a must stay and was an amazing time!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryce B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
This was a great place for a large group. Plenty of yard space and a great bonfire. The lodge is spacious and comfortable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Spencer J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Remote Cabin with Lots of Room
The place feels bigger than the listing shows, which was a nice surprise. The amenities, yard space, and furnishings were great. The drawbacks I found was there wasn’t any cellular service in the area (Verizon) and the Wi-Fi loaded slowly - pretty minor issue when compared to how great the property was. Plenty of water equipment there was almost no need to bring our own. Would recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pakou V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family cabin
Everything in the house was fantastic. We enjoyed inside out of the property. We loved the option on kayaking and would to come again! Thank you for such a beautiful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Getaway Cabin!!!
The cabin is large and has spacious family room and dining rooms. Secluded cabin with large yard for games. The only cons were: 1. No bathroom in the loft, which has 2 sleeping areas. 2. The king size mattress in the master bedroom was very uncomfortable. 3. Would be nice to have steps going down the hill to the dock
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Duluth family gathering
The property was a little far to travel to duluth and the north shore. Other than that the cabin was comfortable for our ages of family . Loved the huge table that we could all gather at for meals and games. The fire pit and lawn area were great for outdoor activities that we love. The access to the lake front was a little dangerous for our 2 year old , but the weather was not hot and so we didn’t spend a lot of time in the water. Overall it met our needs very well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023