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Vintage Cabin w/ Dock, Boat Lift & Beach on Small Point in Big Bay

Vintage Cabin w/ Dock, Boat Lift & Beach on Small Point in Big Bay

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Cabin 1, Beach and Fire Pit
Cabin 1
Beach, Point and Cabin (to left)
Cabin 1's New Dock!
Property grounds

Overview of Vintage Cabin w/ Dock, Boat Lift & Beach on Small Point in Big Bay

9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 560 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Lake view
  • Fireplace

Check out the area

Tower, MN
  • Popular LocationLake Vermilion4 min drive
  • Popular LocationFortune Bay Casino12 min drive
  • Popular LocationPortage Bay16 min drive
  • AirportEveleth, MN (EVM-Eveleth - Virginia Municipal)48 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Vintage Cabin w/ Dock, Boat Lift & Beach on Small Point in Big Bay

In existence since 1935, Westhaven Lodge and its cabins have one of the premier locations on the south side of Big Bay of Lake Vermilion. Cabin 1 has its own point with a fire pit, dock and boat lift, and it shares a pebble beach with the main lodge. It also has a canoe and two kayaks that are shared with the lodge.
Questions? Please contact Rodger.
The boat lift can accommodate a speed boat or fishing boat up to 4,000 pounds. The 600+ square foot cabin has a bedroom with a queen bed, another bedroom with a bunk bed and single twin bed. It's finished with a vintage pine interior with an updated bathroom, and it also has a stone fireplace. Pets are allowed, and a large deck runs along the entire front (lakeside) of the cabin. Satellite TV and Wi-Fi also available. Because the sun rises and sets so far to the north in the summer, the point is ideal for watching both--just stay up late and get up early!

Property manager

Rodger Skare

Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Lake view
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Plenty of beautiful outdoor space for that...
Cancellation policy is on 50% deposit. If 100% payment already made, refund is 75% 30 to 60 days, and 50% 10 to 30 days.
Different check-in/out times may be arranged, if possible, and we try to supply firewood, but it can run out. A note will be sent where to get more.
If you bring a pet, be sure it doesn't bother the neighbors, and clean up after it. Under 25? Contact us to discuss an additional background check.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tower

Located in Tower, this cabin is on the beach. Taconic State Trail and Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Vermilion State Park and Lake Vermilion. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Lake Vermilion - 4 min drive
  • Fortune Bay Casino - 12 min drive
  • Portage Bay - 16 min drive
  • Lake Vermilion State Park - 18 min drive
  • Soudan Underground Mine State Park - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Good Ol' Days Bar & Grill - 14 min drive
  • Vermilion Club - 6 min drive
  • Sunset Steakhouse At Fortune Bay - 12 min drive
  • Sulu's Expresso Cafe - 14 min drive
  • Tavern In The Bay - 20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Vintage Cabin w/ Dock, Boat Lift & Beach on Small Point in Big Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Vintage Cabin w/ Dock, Boat Lift & Beach on Small Point in Big Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vintage Cabin w/ Dock, Boat Lift & Beach on Small Point in Big Bay?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Vintage Cabin w/ Dock, Boat Lift & Beach on Small Point in Big Bay located?

Nestled on the beach, this Tower cabin is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Lake Vermilion and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Fortune Bay Casino. Portage Bay and Soudan Underground Mine State Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
September Stay
We stayed 5 nights, and had a great time. Everything we needed was at the cabin, it was a blessing our dog could come with us. The location is great, the cabin is very close to Lake Vermilion State Park and Bearhead State Park. Would recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
June 2023
Great location, afternoon shade with a nice view of the lake. Very clean and comfortable cabin. My only complaint was that the boat lift was not properly leveled and there was no locking device on it. In a high wind the stern of my boat was not able to get all the way out of the water and there was risk of it getting damaged. I ended up taking it out of the water for the one day we had really high winds. Level it out and there'll be no complaints as we intend to rent it next year too. Mike
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as advertised
3 adults and a large teenager were a rather tight fit for the cabin since we are used to staying at a 3 bedroom 2 bath cabin, but the place was exactly as advertised. It is a very cute cabin with loads of character…. Fireplace and very cute old windows. We had great weather and spent most of our time on a rented pontoon but the cabin would be great for watching movies.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kyle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great fishing trip
Everything was as expected. Basic cabin with everything we needed. Very clean! Beautiful scenery! The only thing bad thing… the mosquitoes! Not sure how the were getting into the cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trish and Chris T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy
We were at total peace here. Beautiful location and cozy cabin. Loved it
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Rodger Skare

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The Skare family bought Westhaven Lodge, all of its cabins and an additional 20 acres of heavily-wooded upland back in 1978 and operated the entire property as a resort for nearly 20 years. Most of the original cabins making up the resort still exist, but six were sold off to some great guests who are now great neighbors. The next generation of the family continue to rent out Cabin 1, which was (and still is) the best of the original cabins.

Why they chose this property

Excellent family retreat with unbelievable amenities and a wealth of things to do--rain or shine.

What makes this property unique

Dock with own 2,400-lb. boat lift, a pebble beach, a rock point and a lakeside fire pit.
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