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Bayside Retreat - Voyageurs Ntl Pk, Bwca, & Canada - NOW OPEN ALL YEAR!

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Welcome to Bayside Retreat - The Whole Lower Level will be Yours!
Exterior detail
Comfy Chair in Living Room - Put your feet up, relax.......
Cozy Living Room facing TV, front yard, dock
The All New Kitchen - Fully Equipped!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Crane Lake, MN
  • Place, Crane Lake Channel
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Crane Lake Ranger Station
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Vermilion

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Den

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bayside Retreat - Voyageurs Ntl Pk, Bwca, & Canada - NOW OPEN ALL YEAR!

YOUR SAFETY IS IMPORTANT - Extra cleaning and sanitizing efforts will be made this year to ensure that all my guest are entering a clean and safe environment.

Now open all year! Explore by Boat, ATV, Snowmobile, Skis or Snowshoes. Located just 4 hours north of Minneapolis/St. Paul on the Minnesota/Canadian Border, Crane Lake is your gateway to the BWCAW and Voyageurs National Park, our nation's only water access park. In summer, from your own dock, you can explore our chain of wilderness lakes traveling from Crane to Sandpoint, Namakan, Kabetogama and Rainy Lakes in one direction. A right-hand turn from Sandpoint Lake leads you to Little Vermilion, Loon and Lac La Croix. Fish both Minnesota and Canada. Great fishing for Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie and Trout. Boating, wildlife viewing, birding, site seeing, swimming, hiking, and just plain relaxing will be yours. Spring, Fall and Winter activities - ATV, Snowmobiling, Skiing, Hiking, Snowshoeing.

RATE IS BASED ON 4 PEOPLE - $25/NIGHT FOR EACH ADDITIONAL PERSON

Boat rentals, guide service and wilderness adventures? All can be arranged for you. Golf course? It is a mere 15 minutes away. Restaurants and gift shops? Crane Lake offers the finest!


The lake-facing lower-level walkout of Bayside Retreat is all yours, with a private entrance and a large yard leading to the dock and lake. The property owner occupies the upper level of Bayside Retreat, which is an up/down duplex and is available when needed. The 1,200 square feet of living space offers a large living room with dining area, plus 2 bedrooms, a sleeping nook, a full bath and a kitchen/laundry room. Your yard features a view of the lake, a propane grill, charcoal grill, fire ring - firewood provided, picnic area and private dock with electric. Bayside Retreat can comfortably accommodate up to 5 people.

**Learn the Area from the Experts **

Ask about a Wilderness Adventure to the Historic Kettle Falls Hotel on Namakan Lake or a trip to Lac La Croix via two railroad portages. Book a Fishing Guide for a day of border lakes fishing, shorelunch, and site seeing. Call or email on how to book.





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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There will be an additional local Crane Lake 3% lodging tax due after booking.

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

About the area

Crane Lake

Located in Crane Lake, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Superior National Forest and Crane Lake Channel. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Crane Lake, MN

What's nearby

  • Crane Lake Channel - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Crane Lake Ranger Station - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Echo Lake - 18 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

  • International Falls, MN (INL-Falls Intl.) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Voyagaire Lodge and Houseboats - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Crane Lake Bar & Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Trail's End Resort - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Voyageur Trail Society - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bayside Retreat - Voyageurs Ntl Pk, Bwca, & Canada - NOW OPEN ALL YEAR! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bayside Retreat - Voyageurs Ntl Pk, Bwca, & Canada - NOW OPEN ALL YEAR!?

As of 26 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bayside Retreat - Voyageurs Ntl Pk, Bwca, & Canada - NOW OPEN ALL YEAR! on 2 May 2026 start from NZ$308, 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 Bayside Retreat - Voyageurs Ntl Pk, Bwca, & Canada - NOW OPEN ALL YEAR!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bayside Retreat - Voyageurs Ntl Pk, Bwca, & Canada - NOW OPEN ALL YEAR!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bayside Retreat - Voyageurs Ntl Pk, Bwca, & Canada - NOW OPEN ALL YEAR!?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Bayside Retreat - Voyageurs Ntl Pk, Bwca, & Canada - NOW OPEN ALL YEAR! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Superior National Forest, Crane Lake Channel and Crane Lake Ranger Station. Echo Lake is 6.8 mi (11 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

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

Weekend with family

The property is great, nice lake view with dock.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

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

Gorgeous lake view!

The dock in the back yard is the perfect spot for lounging by the lake and also night sky viewing. Jo Ann couldn’t have been friendlier. It was a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John E.

Nice, private place with a good view.

The home is very well taken care of. Plenty of space. Well stocked and it provided a great place to base of fishing vacation. Crane Lake is a great access point for other lakes such as Sand Point Lake and Namakan Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda R.

Great place to stay!

It was perfect for our family, so nice and clean. Enjoyed tubing, fire pit, long walks (hiking) and fishing - even though it wasn’t the best, we had a great fish dinner our last nite. Want to come back next year maybe earlier in the year. Jo Ann is so nice to work with. Entire family enjoyed it!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay D.

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

Awesome lake house stay

We had a great week at bayside retreat with our extended family. We had 9 people but didn’t feel too cramped. Location on the lake was the best part. Host was very nice and responsive. A lot of rentals aren’t that clean but this place lived up to my family’s pretty high standards.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

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

Crane Lake Getaway

This was our first time away from home since March and we desperately needed to unplug and unwind. This was the place to do it. We spent a lot of our time on the lake fishing or tubing. We even took the pontoon up the lakes all the way to Namakan Lake one beautiful afternoon. Bayside was a great place to gather for meals and to hang out in the evenings before off to bed to get up early and chase the elusive fish. Definatley on our "return to" list.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

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

Great property with everything you need

We couldn't be happier with our stay at Jo Ann's property. It's a gorgeous location, quiet, and makes you feel secluded. She had thought of everything in the house and for outside, we've been coming to the area for 9 years and her property was the most well appointed we've stayed at. We are now spoiled! One thing I didn't find much about in other reviews when researching was information regarding the dock. This was super important to us as we were bringing along a 22 ft fiberglass boat, we were pleasantly surprised that she had a brand new dock and it was kept in excellent shape with rubber around the exposed wood. We were there in the fall when the water is usually at its lowest and we did have to trim up to get through the shallow parts but other than that we are very happy with the boat dock, plus it is set back in a bay so you do not run into the waves that you do in other more exposed locations. Will be setting up a stay again for next year and cannot wait!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

jay k.

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

Nice house and dock.

House was perfect, dock was nice. Located in a quite shallow bay. Caught a couple small walleyes and northern off the dock during the week. Rented a pontoon for the week to explore Vouyagers which was awesome. Thanks for sharing your place!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon H.

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

Our family had a wonderful time and we’re extremely pleased with all aspects of our stay

Wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Archival

8/10 Good

Randy & Bernice M.

Very well taken care of, cleanest cabin Ever!

Very clean, well "stocked" with any supplies needed!.... the only thing missing was a better view of the water.............. the Rule Book was very detailed so we had no questions on what to do with or to be sure to do... :) Truly a Very Nice home, so very well taken care of and provides all needs for renters!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

rick r.

Bayside Retreat Annual Fishing Week

For the past 3 years we have spent a week in June fishing on Crane Lake. The past two years have been spent at the Bayside Retreat. Our group numbers from 4 to 7 each year depending on who's available and we bring our own boats. The home is located perfectly for our group, 5 minutes from the bait shop on the main road for all our fishing needs and 5 minutes to Voyagaire or Nelson's resort when we get tired of eating our own cooking. The home is well maintained, clean & up to date appliances, plus Wi-Fi & satellite TV and a great dock with power to recharge our boat batteries. Could not ask for anything better. We are looking forward to our fishing trip in 2017. Thanks Jo Ann, we had a great time again this year.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The whole family had a great time!

We absolutely love Crane Lake. We go every year at least twice a year. This time we needed a large home with several rooms for a wedding in September 2015. The home sits on a beautiful lot right on the lake. Also, the town of Crane Lake is only a few minutes drive away. You can't have it any better! Wilderness and a touch of civilization! The house is modern and has all the amenities we needed. Highly recommend anyone to rent Bayside Retreat!!
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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Hosted by Jo Ann Pohlman

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