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dr John's rustic retreat
Lakefront cabin with kitchen and fireplace
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10 
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8139.4 sq m
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- Place, Leader Lake
 - Place, Whitefish Lake
 - Place, Pickerel Lake
 
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Garden
About this property
dr John's rustic retreat
*Please note we rent Friday to Friday* Looking for a beautiful, private, lakefront cabin to recharge your batteries? Look no further! Our family has enjoyed summers at our family cabin, on beautiful Leader Lake since 1959, and now we would like to share it with you! Located in Gordon, WI, just 40 minutes from Duluth, MN and a two and a half hour drive from the twin cities, our cabin is the perfect place for families or a couples retreat, to enjoy your summer vacation.
Property Information:
This rustic retreat is located on 8 acres of lakefront property. There is a small beach, private dock, raft and access to a small 4 person pontoon boat, 2 canoes, and a paddle-boat. Enjoy fishing, swimming, tanning on the dock, hikes along our private trails, or reading a book on our family size screened porch! Fall asleep listening to the wind rustling the leaves, the night calls of the loons, or the water lapping at the shoreline. Plenty of wildlife to observe and endless bird watching.
The cabin has a large living room with fireplace, full kitchen, full bath (washer/ dryer), two bedrooms fully enclosed, one bedroom at the end of the screened-in porch, a playroom/office, and a family size screened in porch with sitting and dining areas facing the lake. There is a guest cabin for 2 located 100 yards from the main house, perfect for couples looking for a little more privacy.
Leader Lake is a 160-acre lake that has a maximum depth of 56 feet and has a hard sand shoreline. For the fishermen, our lake is home to northern pike, walleye, large mouth bass, and panfish. The lake has limited public access so it remains pristine and private.
Amenities:
- Wi-Fi
- DirectTV with DVR
- Free local calls
- Washer/Dryer
- Dishwasher
- Printer
- Small Pontoon Boat
- 2 person canoe
- Canoe for 1
- Paddleboat
- Weekly Outdoor Music Concerts in the neighboring town of Solan Springs
- Close proximity to fishing day trips down the St. Croix and Brule rivers
Property Information:
This rustic retreat is located on 8 acres of lakefront property. There is a small beach, private dock, raft and access to a small 4 person pontoon boat, 2 canoes, and a paddle-boat. Enjoy fishing, swimming, tanning on the dock, hikes along our private trails, or reading a book on our family size screened porch! Fall asleep listening to the wind rustling the leaves, the night calls of the loons, or the water lapping at the shoreline. Plenty of wildlife to observe and endless bird watching.
The cabin has a large living room with fireplace, full kitchen, full bath (washer/ dryer), two bedrooms fully enclosed, one bedroom at the end of the screened-in porch, a playroom/office, and a family size screened in porch with sitting and dining areas facing the lake. There is a guest cabin for 2 located 100 yards from the main house, perfect for couples looking for a little more privacy.
Leader Lake is a 160-acre lake that has a maximum depth of 56 feet and has a hard sand shoreline. For the fishermen, our lake is home to northern pike, walleye, large mouth bass, and panfish. The lake has limited public access so it remains pristine and private.
Amenities:
- Wi-Fi
- DirectTV with DVR
- Free local calls
- Washer/Dryer
- Dishwasher
- Printer
- Small Pontoon Boat
- 2 person canoe
- Canoe for 1
- Paddleboat
- Weekly Outdoor Music Concerts in the neighboring town of Solan Springs
- Close proximity to fishing day trips down the St. Croix and Brule rivers
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM 
Minimum age to rent: 25 
Check out before 11:00 AM 
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17 
Events
No events allowed 
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total) 
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, 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
Gordon
Located in Gordon, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. While the natural beauty of Leader Lake and Pickerel Lake can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Black Bear Golf Course.  

Gordon, WI
What's nearby
- Leader Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
 - Whitefish Lake - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
 - Pickerel Lake - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
 - Minong Flowage - 13 min drive - 6.5 km
 - Crystal Lake - 16 min drive - 10.1 km
 
Restaurants
- Circle Pines - 16 min drive
 - Bootleggers - 19 min drive
 - Seaman's - 16 min drive
 - Northshore Resort - 30 min drive
 - The Lookout - 16 min drive
 
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