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Up North Cabin 3/4 of a mile from the south shore of Upper Red Lake!

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Front of the cabin, largely kept yard.
View of the front of the cabin. 65" tv with roku, soundbar, youtube TV.
three season porch entry into main mudroom
entry room with laundry sink washer dryer and coat storage
laundry entryway

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Kelliher, MN
  • Blackduck Lake
  • Lower Red Lake
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Big Bog State Recreation Area
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Loft

+2
6 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Up North Cabin 3/4 of a mile from the south shore of Upper Red Lake!

This remote cabin is less than 3/4 of a mile from the south shores of Upper Red Lake. The open manicured lawn provides space for activities. Close to all of the popular fishing outfitters of Red Lake, this is an ideal place for ice fishing groups. Enjoy an evening bonfire, or stay warm inside by the woodstove fireplace. Large windows provide a spectacular view which gives you the enjoyment of the outside from the comfort of within. Let us provide you and your family with the true “Up North” experience.

Two cozy bedrooms, each fitted with a queen-size bed. A handcrafted white cedar railing leads you to a spacious loft, outfitted with six twin-size beds. Full kitchen amenities, 65 inch TV, One full bath, wifi, air conditioning. The cabin measures 24’x40′ with a 10’x16′ entry/mudroom with a washer and dryer. The in-floor heat along with plush padded carpet leaves you room to sleep even more. Hidden with privacy from neighbors surrounded by 400 acres of State Land.

You will have access to the whole cabin and the 40 acres that the cabin sits on.
There is ample space for parking of vehicles.

Property manager

Ben Dahlin

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
$100 per pet per stay
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside
Registered Guests Only
Exterior cameras are present for security and compliance

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kelliher

Located in Kelliher, this cabin is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Big Bog State Recreation Area and Lower Red Lake. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kelliher, MN

What's nearby

  • Lower Red Lake - 28 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Big Bog State Recreation Area - 55 min drive - 34.4 km
  • Paul Bunyan's Gravesite - 59 min drive - 41.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪JR's Corner - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Upper Red Lake Association - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Up North Cabin 3/4 of a mile from the south shore of Upper Red Lake! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Up North Cabin 3/4 of a mile from the south shore of Upper Red Lake!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Up North Cabin 3/4 of a mile from the south shore of Upper Red Lake!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Up North Cabin 3/4 of a mile from the south shore of Upper Red Lake! located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 7.4 mi (12 km) from Lower Red Lake and within 20 miles (32 km) of Paul Bunyan's Gravesite and Big Bog State Recreation Area. Blackduck Area History & Art and Blackduck Wayside Rest Park are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darren S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for our stay this weekend. Very pleased with the accommodations. Would/will stay here again. Thanks to the Dahlin lodge for what they offer.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan H.

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

Fishing Trip

Went and stayed at the Dahlin Lodge Jan 2-5 with 8 of us for a fishing trip. We had a great time. Cabin was perfect for us and had everything we needed. Location to the lake was awesome. It was super cold but we caught enough for a big fish fry one night. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

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

Red Lake Fishing

The Up North Cabin is terrific. Clean and very comfortable with air conditioning and indoor/outdoor gathering spaces for large groups. Easy access to Red lake just a short distance away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah S.

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

Rare Opportunity to Stay in this Area

The entire process of booking and communicating with the host was so easy and pleasant. We needed a place to stay in the area for a family wedding, and we lucked out to find this house. It was clean; was well-stocked with amenities, toys, and basic pantry items; had plenty of space/beds; and was in a great location for our needs. The kids wished we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Red Lake Opener

We had a great time at your lodge! Fishing was great and we had a great time having fires and yard games after. Hopefully there will be a private access that is useable for larger boats soon so we don’t have to drive down gravel roads all the way to Rogers. Great trip!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick S.

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

Great place to stay

This is a great place to stay - the property is clean, well-maintained, secluded, and has all the amenities you would want out of a comfortable getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony K.

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

V. Good Property. Thoughtful owner

Nice property. Well explained and equipped by owner. Comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter N.

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

Christmas at the Dahlin Cabin

Stayed at the Dahlin Cabin December 23rd through the 27th. Very beautiful cabin and property. We brought our Glacier Ice House and fished every day and had pretty good luck. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt M., Chaska, MN

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

Awesome

Cozy comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

chris w.

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

Cozy & quiet hideaway

Nice quiet hideaway surrounded by nature. The lodge can hold just a few or many people with everything you need from a campfire and lawn games to a cozy night in together by the woodstove or watching a movie on their big screen Roku TV. There is a lake nearby with beautiful sunsets as well. We all fell in love with The Dahlin Lodge and will recommend it to all our friends and family. They thought of everything you need right there with a full kitchen and instruction booklet to help you get to know the place and surroundings. Been, the owner was terrific! He answered right away with all our questions and was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Don P.

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

Fishing trip

We had a good trip and the cabin was great. We used the grill and and the burner for the fish fry. Everyone loved the lodge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

G W.

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

Beautiful Secluded Cabin

We spent six nights at the Dahlin Lodge and wished we could have stayed longer. The cabin was clean, well-maintained, and stocked with all the amenities necessary to make our stay a pleasant one. You can tell the owners care about the property a great deal. Ben was an excellent host and responded to our inquiries quickly. He provided helpful information about the cabin and the surrounding area that we took full advantage of. The field and most of the trails (except the ones that were too muddy/boggy to traverse) were mowed and provided great places to walk and let our two dogs run free. Just remember to bring mosquito repellent and a way to remove ticks! We spent much of our time around the fire pit during the day/evenings and the wood stove at night. The huge piles of ready firewood were a nice touch! Would highly recommend this place if you're looking for a secluded getaway. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ben K.

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

Perfect weekend away.

Beautiful cabin and setting. Had everything you’d need for an amazing weekend. Owner was very responsive to any questions. Gave us advice on fishing conditions and helped us even after we had checked out with a few left behind items. Not hesitating to book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cheng X.

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

Great Watching the Starry Sky

We have a great time watching the starry sky and other planet with our friend telescope.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Zachary G.

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

Beautiful weekend getaway

Spent a long weekend at the Lodge and had a fantastic time - beautiful house and property with lots of thoughtful touches. We had a great time relaxing by the lake and exploring the surrounding area. Communication was a breeze. Definitely reccomend this for anyone looking for a getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Great place to stay and would highly recommend for larger groups

We had a great time and didn’t have to worry about anything. Only recommendation would be to have a drying rack.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

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

Beautiful property in an amazing location

This cabin is an amazing outpost the woods near Upper Red Lake. We really enjoyed exploring the woods on the property (but watch out for mosquitoes in the summer), having a bonfire in the fire pit, playing yard games on the clearing in front of the house, watching the sunsets, and looking at the stars at night. You are really out in nature here—you can barely ever even hear distant cars, and there’s no light pollution at all. It was a great home base for exploring the Big Bog and the beaches around Upper Red Lake. Our two-year-old daughter loved the upstairs loft area (with a toy chest for kids). The kitchen is stocked with a bunch of basic cooking supplies, which was great. Highly recommend. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jenny F., Minneapolis, MN, USA

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

A luxurious and remote getaway

This space was beautiful! The cabin was perfect for our family, the beds were comfortable and cozy. Loved the large property with mown trails throughout to explore. Great remote location, not a sound to be heard except nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

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

Great Base Camp

We used this as our base camp for fishing on Red and Lake of the Woods. Excellent property!!! Nice secluded area with great trail system. Cabin was very nice and clean and stocked with everything you need. Communication with the Owner, Ben was A+++.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rick W.

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

Wonderfully relaxing location!

We had such a great time here! We were looking to get away from the city and relax, and the place delivered. It's in a great, secluded spot about 20 minutes from the nearest things like a convenience store, gas station, etc. Google maps made getting there a breeze. We were able to rent pontoon boats from a nearby resort, so water access was easy for us. The property sits on several acres of woods, but a wide cut out "yard" surrounds the house. With its trails throughout, I'm sure this place is a blast for snow mobiles during the winter months. Anyway, my kids love the nature walks and saw tons of animal life. Amazing stars in the sky at night! Their fire pit was used extensively for s'mores. :) We also took full advantage of the charcoal grill. The house is excellent. It's kept very clean and we were surprised to see it was a 2005 construction (it seems much newer, as it's very well maintained). The rooms were great and the individual heating/cooling units in each made them very comfortable. Though we didn't end up needing anything in them, the welcome baskets in the rooms were a very nice touch. They have many pots/pans and the staple items you would hope for in a kitchen. The house had fast internet and a strong wifi signal throughout (easily supported work video calls). The hosts were very responsive and made sure to check in with text message to make sure all was well. We definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

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

Very Relaxing

Wonderful stay and location was great! Cabin was everything it was billed to be. We would definitely stay again and recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Owen H.

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

Excellent

Wonderful place to stay. Great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

paul h.

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

nice place

Very enjoyable
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melanie H.

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

Clean and private!

We had a wonderful experience. Ben was a great host, the place was so nice and cozy and clean. Great proximity to Red Lake for ice fishing. We wished we didn’t have to leave!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karina R.

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

Great Family Geataway

This is a great place for a family to stay. The pictures and description of the amenities are accurate. Our family booked a last-minute trip, and I was afraid that the kids would be bored with being in the middle of the woods. This cabin and the property didn't disappoint. My kids 7 and 9 years old, located the board games right away and found the cabin to be entertaining. My teen that went along the trip enjoyed the open outside area and had tons of fun hiking. My husband and I loved the open concept of the cabin, and enjoyed all the amenities, plus I even found a waffle maker! All our family brought along were the needed groceries, the pantry was pretty full of all the necessities, silverware, bowls, and plates were also provided. They have a helpful binder of all the activities around town, and we took advantage of it as there is no cell phone signal in the area. No worries, the cabin has Wi-Fi. I needed to connect with the property owners, and they were pretty responsive. Overall, our family highly recommends. If we are ever in the need to disconnect from the city, we now know where to go. My husband wants to plan a trip during the ice fishing season as there are many spots in Upper Red Lake. They have also a mudroom and laundry room addition. The mudroom is a great space to drink coffee in the morning or enjoy the stars at night without using bug repellent. The laundry room is still in the process of being set up, but it looks like it will be a very useful amenity.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Ben Dahlin

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Hi! I live in North West Minnesota and would love the opportunity to host you and your group. I love to travel, be outdoors, and explore new places.

If you have any questions about the property, please don't hesitate to reach out!

Why they chose this property

My father and I purchased this beautifully wooded 40-acre piece which sits right down the road from Upper Red Lake in 2005. Not only did we see it as an investment, but also as a place to stay after a long day of chasing the famous Upper Red Lake Crappies. The 40 acres was raw land and has only been logged off. We started off using an old camper but soon found out how much we really enjoyed going up to the quietness of “the land” and have no intention of selling this property. After years of cutting new trails and excavating the land, we started to dream about building a cabin. We spent a few years acquiring building materials hoping to one day build a cabin that would be comfortable and something our wives and children would want to come to. July 2013 we broke ground and in August we poured the cement 24X40. The cement would lay until March 2015 when the cabin shell was built. The cabin shell (walls, roof, windows, siding, framing inside) was put up in 6 days! It wasn't until April 2017 that we finally finished all the interior work. Lots of weekends were spent away from our families as we would go up north and try to get as much done as possible and then come right back home and get back to our "normal jobs". It has proved to be well worth it. Our family loves our weekends away to this secluded cabin hidden away from the busy world.

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