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Rustic Lakeside Cabin

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A rustic cabin with a green roof, surrounded by a grassy area with outdoor seating and a fire pit.
A wooden cabin with a green porch and a chimney, surrounded by trees.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining table, chairs, a ladder, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.
A view of a lake surrounded by trees and a grassy area.
A wooden loft bedroom with a bunk bed, a small window with curtains, and a wooden beam structure.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 756 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Makinen, MN
  • Place, U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the area

Makinen

At this cabin, you'll be 13.6 km (8.4 mi) from Saint Louis River and 20.1 km (12.5 mi) from Superior National Forest.

What's nearby

  • Veterans Park Ely Lake Beach - 25 min drive - 34.8 km
  • U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame - 26 min drive - 38.8 km
  • Paul Wellstone Memorial & Historic Site - 26 min drive - 38.5 km
  • Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area - 29 min drive - 43.1 km
  • Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort - 42 min drive - 47.1 km

Getting around

  • Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Melrude Pub - ‬38 min drive

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 Lakeside Cabin

The rustic cabin experience awaits at Long Lake in Makinen, MN! This property offers dock access to the west bay of the lake, outdoor fire ring, and an outhouse. This open cabin features a ladder to lofted sleeping areas. Bring your kayaks/canoes and fishing poles, this lake is perfect for paddling. There is public access at the opposite end of Long Lake for motorized boats. The lake is 374 acres and offers seven miles of shoreline!
As a primitive cabin, there is no electricity or internet available. Solar lights inside cabin. This is a dry cabin, there is no water or plumbing onsite. Bring your own water for drinking, dishwashing, etc. There is a propane cooking stove inside the cabin for use as well as a gas grill (propane provided) & Weber grill outside (charcoal not provided). 15 minutes to the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame in Eveleth.

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Wood stove

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

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
  • Unit size: 600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Please remove all trash from the cabin and leave bags in the outdoor trash cans provided.
Strip beds that were used and leave sheets in a pile on each bed please.
Make sure doors are shut securely, no need to lock the doors.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Rustic Lakeside Cabin?

The closest beach to Rustic Lakeside Cabin is Veterans Park Ely Lake Beach (19 km).

Does Rustic Lakeside Cabin have a pool?

No, this cabin doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rustic Lakeside Cabin?

No, Rustic Lakeside Cabin does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Rustic Lakeside Cabin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 12:00 PM.

Rustic Lakeside Cabin Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brent C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family stay at this lovely cabin was amazing! Very family friendly, clean and tidy. Great view of the lake and very peaceful. It was exactly what we were looking for. We caught a variety of fish off the dock and had a fish fry one night! Our host reached out multiple times to make sure our check in and stay went smooth and let us know we could reach out to them at anytime if we needed anything or had questions. I give this a 10 out of 10 and will be back in the future! Thanks for a great stay and sharing this beautiful property
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location

Serene location to immerse yourself in nature
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was very quiet and peaceful. The cabin included everything needed for a short ‘off the grid’ weekend with our children, but still close enough to entertainment opportunities to take day trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful time
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place!

The cabin was as described! Beautiful, remote property. There were some bugs and lots if lilly pads in the bay. The owners were amazing and very helpful! Highly recommended!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simone H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cute cabin

Lots of mosquitos in summer prepare for them!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is like its described, a rustic cabin. We love camping, so it was nice not pitching a tent and sleeping on a comfortable bed. They had some basic utensils, battery operated candles, and cooking supplies as well. The dogs loved running around and swimming in the lake. We caught a few sunfish from the dock. It was super cool the first night we spent there was a wolf pack howling in the distance and owls hooting. The stars were beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lucy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin

I loved the property! It's Northern MN so expect skeeters and flies if you come in summer like I did. Owner was super responsive, the cabin was well laid out, and the grounds were peaceful and private.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

I.M l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun time.

Rain and mosquitoes still had a lot of fun. I might try booking for fall for leaf viewing and also maybe for winter.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bridget S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trip on a budget

We took a trip to this location late May and the property was beautiful and my kids got to go WILD!!!! My only complaint is that with all the rain there were a lot of mosquitoes. This was a perfect trip since we were balling on a budget!! There was a lot more to do then expected!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet getaway

The cabin is as described - although it is a dry cabin, it offered a lot of little amenities that make it a lot nicer. Yes, the bugs are bad - but you have to expect that in Northern MN. The outhouse was a little overwhelming depending on the time of day - not sure if it’s venting as it should, but that was the only thing that was a disappointment. We had a severe thunderstorm roll in over night, and we were certainly happy to be in a cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

donald w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's a nice piece of land with a rustic cozy cabin and very secluded. The charms of it outweigh the small cons of the place. What better destination can you ask for than the north woods of Minnesota? Would recommend to anyone who doesn't need the convinces of glamping but want something better than a tent. Pros- Seclusion of the property, Water access to the lake, the charms of a rustic cabin, the scenery and land size. Very relaxing and the beds were comfy and clean.Cons- Some of the solar lights need attention, above sink light wouldn't turn on until it was dark, outhouse light didn't work, and it leans forward, had a smell of dead animal that would come and go, hard to get into the loft unless your child size, front cabin door wouldn't latch upon arrival. We used our cooler to keep it shut. Provided trash can for outside is on the small side.Recommendations I would definitely bring citronella candles or torches with you as the north woods have a lot of mosquitoes. Bring weedless lures. Fishing from the dock has a lot of weeds and lily pads. We used the public water access for fishing. We used the showers at a campground nearby. Overall though its a great place that we would rent again and recommend to others for sure.
Cabin in the woods
Dock
Enjoyed the fire ring
Dock
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025