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Stunning Northern Minnesota Island

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A wooden staircase leading to a dock by a calm lake, surrounded by lush greenery.
A cozy cabin interior with a dining area, sofa, and leather chair.
A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
A cabin interior with a wooden staircase, a kitchen area, a sofa, and a dining table.
A rustic cabin with a porch and an American flag, surrounded by trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Nestled at the lakefront, this 5-bedroom cabin accommodates 12 guests with 2 bathrooms. It features a patio for outdoor enjoyment and is pet-friendly, making it suitable for families. Eagle Lake and Jensen Memorial Wildlife Management Area offer nearby attractions for your adventure.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Battle Lake, MN
  • Place, Long Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Carlos Creek Winery
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Splash Indoor Waterpark
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

2 bathrooms

Guest Cabin Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

Main Cabin Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Stunning Northern Minnesota Island

SEE OUR SPECTACULAR VIDEO AT YOU TUBE NORTHERN MINNESOTA ISLAND MN (or on the third photo!)

We haven't been able to upload the best photos yet, buy please click on the video. I guarantee you will not be disappointed or money back! This property is rented to families and extended family members only.
This 4.8 acre island is located just three hours northwest of Minneapolis in a very interesting part of Minnesota. While there are open grassy areas around the three authentic log cabins the older edges of the island have been seated in wildflowers and the whole effect is magical. Let your kids and dogs roam free without worrying about encountering others.

Inside the main cabin you will find scores of railroad antiques and memoribilia to entertain kids of all ages! The authentic log cabins were crafted by Amish families in the early 2000's and are beautiful. The cabins are air conditions and have Wi-fi and are very comfortable. The island also has a hand hewn cedar log sauna that hs a convenient electric sauna just a few feet from where you can jump in the lake and swim to our floating dock. The jewel of the island is the Tea House located in the center of the island. This is a one of a kind masterpiece of design and craft and sports a screened area in case the mosquitos are out in force(usually the mosquitos are blown off the island in a breeze).

There are multiple yard games supplied and we will guarantee you will have a wonderful time at this one of a kind paradise. You will need to bring your own boat to access the island which is less than 1/4 mile from landing. We have a pontoon available if you would like to rent at a very good rate

SAFETY NOTE: The health of our cleaning team and future guests is paramount. Alert us if any guests exhibit any symptoms of Covid 19 so we can act decisively. Via

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 29
Check out before 10:00 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 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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Important information

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Property # 1384443vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Battle Lake

Located in Battle Lake, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Prospect House & Civil War Museum is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Jensen Memorial Wildlife Management Area and St. Olaf Wildlife Management Area.
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Battle Lake, MN

What's nearby

  • Long Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Glendalough State Park - 23 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Otter Tail Lake - 24 min drive - 31.6 km
  • Carlos Creek Winery - 51 min drive - 86.4 km
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 52 min drive - 87.2 km

Getting around

  • Fargo, ND (FAR-Hector Intl.) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hideout Saloon & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪All About Life - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Stalker Lake Golf Course Bar and Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning Northern Minnesota Island pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Stunning Northern Minnesota Island?

As of 7 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stunning Northern Minnesota Island on 16 March 2027 start from NZ$2,531, including 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.

How much is parking at Stunning Northern Minnesota Island?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stunning Northern Minnesota Island?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Northern Minnesota Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Northern Minnesota Island located?

This family-friendly Battle Lake cabin is located on the waterfront, 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Long Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Jensen Memorial Wildlife Management Area and South Turtle Lake. Eagle Lake and St. Olaf Wildlife Management Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 38 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our third time coming to the island and we hope to keep making it an annual thing. The island is big enough so that our family of 10 can spread out and have our own quiet time but also there are plenty of communal spaces to spend time together. It’s truly a special place. I highly recommend you come and check it out. You won’t be disappointed
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2026
Thank you so much for visiting again. We love having you and your family spend time at the Island!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another perfect family getaway!

We just love this beautiful island! So many fun summer activities and the perfect amount of space to spread out for a family getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect island to gather with family

Beautiful island, cozy cabins, tons of activities and privacy- what more can you ask for?? We just love this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bass opener stay

Great place to stay with friends and family. Nice getaway from the crowds
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private Island location

Very nice private location to host a family gathering. Beautiful views from almost any place on the island. I would love to book again and maybe stay a couple days longer this time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2020
Thanks, Terry. We loved having you stay out there. Thanks also for the photo...
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Retreat

This island is perfect for families. Great swimming. Great fishing. Great cabins. Great sauna. Great everything. And an amazing tea house where many fun hours were spent. Lovely get away.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2023
Erica, Thank you so much for your lovely comment. We appreciate you, and hope you can keep us in mind for the future! Chris M.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

This was a great property for a family vacation. Large enough to accommodate all 12 of us comfortably. The cabins are comfortable and very user friendly. Host was great and very accommodating. The tea room was a favorite gathering spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Island Retreat

We enjoyed ur stay on the Island. Quiet , private and peaceful. We are a large family and it was nice to have the space to share and enjoy with all their different activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4th of July

We had great time. Everyone kept busy swimming, kayaking, playing lawn games, mornings in the Tea house. Nice fun relaxing family vaca.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2023
Thanks again for visiting. Great Northern Island!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Island

We had a wonderful time on the island. We all enjoyed fishing sun fish right off the dock, being able to go around the whole island doing things-swings, volleyball, hammock, game room, fire pit. Thanks, Chris
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a really cool property! Great environment to hang out with our family. We were there in October so swimming was limited but we'd love to come back in the summer to experience that a bit more. Having the whole Island to ourselves was very fun and unique--the kids loved it. Kris was great to communicate with. Only issue was with a couple of the pontoons but Kris seems on top of ensuring this is being managed and worked with us on a refund. Great stay overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great extended family getaway

We had three generations of family stay on the island for a long summer weekend. There was lots of space to spread out for games, reading, napping, and kids and dogs running around the yard. We hung hammocks in the trees, had fires at night, gathered for meals in the guest cabin, and played games in the tea house. The water in Long Lake was so clean so we really enjoyed a lot of swimming and fishing. Beautiful property!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

As described

Property was as described and that’s all you can ask for. Very quiet lake which is what we liked. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Island time, Minnesota style.

We had a wonderful time at this beautiful Oasis. It was fun exploring the island, playing cards in the Tea House, Taking Sauna's and jumping in the lake, Evening fires, and checking out the lake via pontoon, and just plain relaxing. Thanks Chris
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 September 2023
Thank you so much, for the wonderful review. We hope we can host you again! Chris M.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Getaway

My family and I spent most of our time on the lake fishing but still enjoyed some time on the island. Most everything was good, no big complaints. Our biggest struggles were that the instructions were a bit scattered and outdated. We had a little trouble figuring out how to get heat in our cabin until we realized the breaker was off. Overall though, a great vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Much needed bliss

Our family and another family that we have vacationed with for several years decided that during this COVID19 epidemic, we needed to get away for a few days and just unplug and get away from the media and our computers while still staying safe and not going anywhere we would be around large groups of people. This island was perfect for that. We could spread out and enjoy the space as each of us saw fit. We enjoyed some fishing off the docks and on the pontoon. And at night we enjoyed bon fires and playing games in the tea room. It's an amazing space. Our dog absolutely was in heaven too. She got to run leash free for 3 days. We would definitely rent this space again for our families.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2020
Thanks very much for the wonderful review, Holly. We appreciated the opportunity to have your family see our place and we are so happy that you had a nice time. We hope that you will return or be interested in seeing our other island north of Grand Rapids Minnesota. Be well and thanks again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s a beautiful spot to relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
The property was beautiful, but communications with the host was somewhat unclear
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2026
Good afternoon, Karalee. Thanks for visiting our island, and sorry if some of my information wasn't clear. We appreciate your visiting our place, and would love to invite you back in the future... Chris M and Alison
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Island Paradise

This was our 2nd year coming to the island for our family get away. No one was disappointed! Great swimming, great fishing, great property. Plenty of room for all 11 of us. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2023
Thanks so much for the review, Michelle. We appreciate you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Total Relaxation

This is the perfect property to completely and rewind with your family or friends. It's so peaceful and there is plenty of room for everyone to do what they want and relax in their own way.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Spot

Beautiful setting. The cabins and "outbuildings" were in excellent condition. Loved watching the family fish on the pontoon from the wildflower bench. Swimming area was nice. Great to have the swimming dock. The family spent a bunch of time in the tea house - playing games, putting puzzles together, and relaxing. Great fishing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2023
Thanks so much for the review, Erica.. We appreciate you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

perfect family getaway

We had a wonderful stay here!!! The place is beautiful lots of room for everyone. Love being on an island. Love the history of the place. Hope to stay here again, definitely a do over!!! Thanks Chris for shareing this treasure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for Big Families

This "island getaway" was everything we hoped. It was perfect for our big family to relax and enjoy nature. It was wonderful to have so much space to spread out and so many different activities for all age levels - boating, games in the tea room, campfires, walks, swimming, yard games, and reading in the hammocks. Truly the Minnesota paradise we were looking for!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

The pictures and description are completely accurate when describing this wonderful island paradise. The cabins are comfortable and well equipped with room for everyone to spread out and do their own thing or gather in the Tea House and play games on a rainy day. We had a fantastic week hanging out with family, fishing, and just relaxing away from real life for a while.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2023
Thanks so much for the review, Tammi. I loved what you said about the place!. We appreciate you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique Island Stay

We loved our stay on the island. I have never experienced anything like it. I would like to come back again and enjoy all the different seasons here but it was great in the summer. Chris was helpful getting us all set up and getting the boat over to the island. The property was beautiful and private and the cabins were very nice. We especially loved the tea house and spent a lot of time there. My kids and dogs loved being able to run around the island and explore and then jump in the water to cool off.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Chris mickman

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Co-Founder of a wonderful company in the northern suburbs of Mpls. that specializes in manufacturing of Christmas Wreaths that we supply to fund raising groups to achieve their goals. We also are high-end landscape and irrigation Contractors and have a very nice garden center in Ham Lake, MN. Skiing and traveling are passions...

Why they chose this property

There is nothing like an island. When I stumbled across it, having a cabin property was the last thing I ever wanted but when I saw it for the first time across the bay of the lake in it's primitive form, I changed my tune and my life as it has been a work of love.

What makes this property unique

No need to worry about strangers or animals bothering you or your family. Wonderful for bonding with members of your family

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