See all properties
Entire home

Beautiful Secluded Lake Front Retreat | 100 yr old Log Lodge | Dog-Kid Friendly

Photo gallery for Beautiful Secluded Lake Front Retreat | 100 yr old Log Lodge | Dog-Kid Friendly

Interior
Exterior
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
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
The current price is ￥26,143
￥93,679 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 9 - Mar 10

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 Lake Front Retreat | 100 yr old Log Lodge | Dog-Kid Friendly

Welcome to Briar Lake Lodge, a charming rustic log cabin built in 1923, nestled on a serene and secluded trout lake. Located about 30 minutes from downtown Duluth, the lodge offers a variety of activities year-round, both on-site and nearby. Enjoy fishing, swimming, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, four-wheeling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling. Please note that large gatherings require prior approval.

Accommodating up to 16 guests, the lodge features a master king bedroom, two main floor bedrooms with queen beds, two loft bedrooms with 2 queen beds in each, and a hide-a-bed couch. At the heart of the lodge is a spacious grand living room with a stunning stone fireplace.

For warmer days, air conditioning is available in the lofts. Guests can take advantage of the dock, which comes equipped with kayaks and stand-up paddleboards for exploring the lake.
Additionally, a large patio and fire pit are perfect for family barbecues.

This property embodies the essence of a Northwoods Lake Cabin getaway. It is one of our favorite places to be, and we hope it becomes one of yours too!

Property manager

NSVR Team

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Similar properties

Exterior

North Shore Timber Home ~ Minutes To Town ~ Many Acres of Privacy!

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (249)
North Shore Timber Home ~ Minutes To Town ~ Many Acres of Privacy!

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
4 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: No Cats!

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 98
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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

About the neighborhood

Map
MN, Duluth

What's nearby

  • University of Minnesota Duluth - 34 min drive - 32.1 km
  • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center - 39 min drive - 38.0 km
  • AMSOIL Arena - 40 min drive - 38.3 km
  • Aerial Lift Bridge - 40 min drive - 38.3 km
  • Miller Hill Mall - 44 min drive - 40.0 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pequaywan Lake Inn - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Secluded Lake Front Retreat | 100 yr old Log Lodge | Dog-Kid Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Secluded Lake Front Retreat | 100 yr old Log Lodge | Dog-Kid Friendly?

As of Mar 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Secluded Lake Front Retreat | 100 yr old Log Lodge | Dog-Kid Friendly on Mar 9, 2025 start from ￥26,143, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Secluded Lake Front Retreat | 100 yr old Log Lodge | Dog-Kid Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Secluded Lake Front Retreat | 100 yr old Log Lodge | Dog-Kid Friendly?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Secluded Lake Front Retreat | 100 yr old Log Lodge | Dog-Kid Friendly located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Lester River and within 20 mi (32 km) of Lakewood Town Hall and Lester Park. Hawk Ridge and Lester Park Golf Course are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Beautiful Secluded Lake Front Retreat | 100 yr old Log Lodge | Dog-Kid Friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brianna L.

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

Bretton L.

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.

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

Debbie M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy L.

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

Kris D.

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

8/10 Good

Britta F.

Beautiful cabin, beautiful location.
A beautiful cabin in an incredibly beautiful location. The house was spacious, the beds were comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed. We loved all of the reading spots throughout the house and the seating area around the bonfire pit was great! Unfortunately the burner on the grill was rotted out and grill didn’t have enough propane for a single use. Also, the sauna only got up to 120 degrees after taking about 2 hours to heat up, which was a bummer, as we were really looking forward to using it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda H.

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

8/10 Good

Shmeng L.

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

Samantha P.

Adorable cabin
Our group had a great time. The cabin has everything you need for a quiet and fun getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven K.

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

Rachel H.

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

Bryce B.

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

Kelly W.

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

Edward J.

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

Richard V.

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

Kim O.

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

Pakou V.

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Grandma’s weekend getaway
We had an amazing time! We had a few half-marathoners in the group, and this was a perfect location to rest and recover after race day. The outdoor space was perfect for toddlers, and we all enjoyed the water sports. We would love to come up again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik Z.

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

10/10 Excellent

Ted W.

Great cabin
Very comfortable and clean. Lake was very nice and we were even able catch a few fish. Property manager was very responsive and helpful. We had a group of 11 and it was perfect for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee H.

Women's Retreat
This property served us well for our women's Retreat with a head count of 12! I would highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate K.

Great stay for large family gathering
We really enjoyed our stay for a long weekend gathering with extended family. We had 14 people and a dog and the space accommodated us very well. We loved the large dining table with beautiful views of the lake, late night bonfires, yard games, and paddle boarding and kayaking. The hosts were very responsive and friendly. I'd recommend this space and would love to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patria X.

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

Christine B.

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