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Authentic Northern Minnesota Cabin • Cozy, Private & Perfect Getaway

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Watch the sunset from the dock or screen porch!
Sunset
Real working fireplace
Loft area with double bed upstairs and new carpet too!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Osakis, MN
  • Place, Charlotte Lake
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Erickson's Petting Zoo
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Splash Indoor Waterpark
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Authentic Northern Minnesota Cabin • Cozy, Private & Perfect Getaway

Welcome to your spacious, rustic retreat on the prestigious Lake Osakis—open year-round and perfect for spring, summer, fall, or winter adventures!

If you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, this is the ideal place to unplug, relax, and enjoy Minnesota’s natural beauty.

Endless Activities – Every Season

Whether your plans include boating, swimming off the dock, hiking, ice fishing, snowmobiling, or simply unwinding with a lakeside view, the Elan Cabin is ready for you. Lake Osakis is known for excellent fishing, calm waters, and gorgeous sunsets—all right outside your door.

🛏 Sleeps 6–8 Comfortably

Perfect for families or groups, the cabin includes:

2 full-size beds

1 pull-out couch

Bunk beds ideal for kids or smaller guests

Loft space that can sleep additional guests with sleeping bags

Newly Remodeled & Fully Updated

Freshly renovated, the cabin looks, feels, and smells brand new. Enjoy:

High-speed WiFi

Washer & dryer

All new appliances

Comfortable furnishings and updated interiors

Everything you need for a comfortable extended stay is already here.

50 Feet From the Water

Step outside and you’re just 50 feet from Lake Osakis with 66 feet of shoreline to enjoy. Swim, fish, sunbathe on the dock, or relax with a lakeside coffee in the morning.

Bring your boat or fish house—the resort’s launch access is right at the head of the lake. Boat rentals are also available if you prefer to pack light.

We’d love to host you at the Elan Cabin for your next getaway. Book your stay today and experience the magic of Lake Osakis!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Great swimming and fishing
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Events

Events allowed
Open for discussion
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Pets

Pets allowed
Open for discussion
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Open for discussion
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property # 2072250vb

About the area

Osakis

Located in Osakis, this cabin is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Roger M. Holmes Wildlife Management Area and Big Spruce Wildlife Management Area, while Christie House Museum and Todd County Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Erickson's Petting Zoo and Todd County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
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Osakis, MN

What's nearby

  • Charlotte Lake - 23 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Christie House Museum - 26 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Erickson's Petting Zoo - 31 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Carlos Creek Winery - 47 min drive - 47.7 km
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 48 min drive - 47.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Head Of The Lakes - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Redneck henhouse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lien's Lounge - ‬13 min drive
  • O-Town Tavern
  • ‪Great Ming Dynasty - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Authentic Northern Minnesota Cabin • Cozy, Private & Perfect Getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Authentic Northern Minnesota Cabin • Cozy, Private & Perfect Getaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Authentic Northern Minnesota Cabin • Cozy, Private & Perfect Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Authentic Northern Minnesota Cabin • Cozy, Private & Perfect Getaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Authentic Northern Minnesota Cabin • Cozy, Private & Perfect Getaway located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is within 12 miles (20 km) of Charlotte Lake, Lions Charlotte Park and Roger M. Holmes Wildlife Management Area. Christie House Museum and Long Prairie Country Club are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin right on the lake. Easy check in process and the cabin have every item you could ever need. My family definitely be coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

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

Relaxing Getaway

We had a great time staying at Elan Cabin on Lake Osakis. The cabin was clean, spacious, quiet, well-appointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

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

Thank you

Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma K.

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

Osakis Getaway!

We had the best time! The cabin was great, the screened in porch was so nice to have on the couple of days it rained! Fishing was excellent! Host was available for any questions. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elena W.

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

Great perfect getaway!

This home on Osakis was just right for our weekend away. The dock was perfect and the location was just right! The home is much bigger in person than it seems in the listing! Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

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

Great cabin.

Easy check-in & out. Cabin was clean, well appointed with supplies and had wonderful places to hang out….interior areas, screen porch, deck, dock, back patio, and lawn area. Worked really well for our family gathering.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam B.

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

Great cabin!

What an awesome cabin on lake Osakis! We had a group of 6 friends and had a great time. The cabin is clean and has plenty of room for everyone. Kids will LOVE staying here, there is a fun loft and they can fish right off the dock. There’s room to tie up your boat on the dock as well. The owner was very responsive and helpful with my questions. I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri L.

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

Place was great

We had a fabulous time at Osakis! The cabin and location were perfect for us. The cabin was spacious and had everything we needed. The Lake view was nice. Beautiful sunsets! Thanks, Lance!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Josie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Cabin

We had a great time. The cabin was cute but the lakeshore/dock/swimming area were less than ideal.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Alan P.

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

Classic cabin experience

We loved so many aspects of this cabin. The many gathering spaces made it enjoyable for our family. Large refrigerator and lots of cookware/dishes. The mattress in our bed was a little uncomfortable, plus the cushions in the screened porch were flat. Otherwise, a great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacie B.

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

Summer vacay 2022

Nice family vacation cabin! The pictures do not do it justice! We had an absolute blast here, we loved the three season porch, spent all our time not outside in there. Loved the game room stocked with numerous games and there are multiple places for you to hang out in this cabin. Owner was very accommodating and communicated with us regularly. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

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

A New Year’s tradition

This cabin is wonderfully located just feet from the lake and a perfect location for fishing at the head of the lake!! We enjoyed one full day of just playing all the games in the cabin. We appreciated cooking with all the pots and pans and other kitchen utensils provided. The best part was the wood burning fireplace. We will be back for our annual tradition of fishing on Lake osakis for New Year’s!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kurt D.

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

Pleasant surprise

I haven’t done many VRBO rentals so I’m always a bit nervous about the whole process. Lance did a great job communicating with me and this cabin was everything plus some of what we were looking for! Super cute and plenty of space for all of the kids. The only thing that was disappointing was the fish were being stubborn and wouldn’t bite our hooks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise M., Owatonna

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

Peaceful and relaxing with breathtaking sunsets

Loved this property! The cabin layout and its location on the lake was absolutely perfect for our family for boating, walleye fishing and just enjoying the beautiful sunsets. Hours of fun catching sunnies from the dock. The large loft was a hit with our grandsons. Beds in every room, including the queen sofa sleeper were very comfortable. Everyone enjoyed the game room, screened-in porch with tabletop firepit and family room. Would highly recommend---you won't be disappointed. Thank you, Lance! Dave & Denise
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Tom B., MInneapolis, MN

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

Family Gathering

We spent a week in August 2022 with our kids, their spouses, pets and our granddaughter at the Cabin on Lake Osakis (6 adults, 1 child and 2 dogs). We had a great time! The cabin and property were as advertised and the floor plan worked excellent for sleeping, cooking, eating, relaxing, reading, pets, walks and access to Osakis and Alexandria. 5 Stars for the cabin. We were really disappointed in Lake Osakis 2 Stars for the lake as it really didn't have a great beach (one at Head of the Lake Resort and one in Osakis) and the lake is very weedy and has poor clarity. On top of this we were made aware that the owner had troubles with (1) their boat lift and (2) their pontoon boat the day ahead of when we were to arrive. We were told via email that neither of these would be available for us for our week. The owner told us we could rent a pontoon from the nearby resort. We were able to rent a pontoon for one of the weekdays from the Head of the Lake Resort (very nice folks) but the timing of this news was too close to the weekend already and thus boats weren't available. The kayak at the property is very nice. (FYI..no life jackets). Also, the lake is very weedy and dirty...a better fishing lake than a swimming lake for sure. This is not a show stopper but we were hoping to swim in front of the cabin or on a nice beach but we cannot recommend this lake for anyone desiring to swim alot and do water sports except for in the middle of the lake. I will say that Lance responds quickly to questions and the renters needs. In our case the news wasn't good news (boat issues) and I am not sure anyone would have received this information positively. Stuff happens...
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Tracey J.

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

Great cabin

Beautiful place with great views. Beds are small, but the cabin has a beautiful screened porch that was a hit for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

TERRILL S.

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

Great Experience

The property was great. Perfect for families or a group of friends. So many hang out areas and very nicely remodeled. still felt like a cabin, with updates.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Elan Cabin

Great cabin. Very peaceful. The owner was extremely responsive to any questions we had. Will stay again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Viann C.

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

Family Time

We enjoyed our week at the cabin. The screened in porch was the best!

8/10 Good

Beth-Alison B.

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

Nice updates to interior

The cabin was lovely inside. Very comfortable and lots of options for seating areas. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea k.

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

Beautiful Place

Very nice place! The house is beautiful and very clean Kitchen is well supplied with everything you need. Nice size bedrooms with good sized closets for your clothing. The screened in porch with gas fire pit was a huge hit for our family, it was a nice place to just relax. The view of the lake was just beautiful and the neighbors were very friendly and welcoming. We will definitely be going back!

10/10 Excellent

Virgina U.

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

Inside updates are very very nice everything was neat and labeled

Lance was very helpful and easy to rent from neighbor next door was helpful also
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marianne C.

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

Relaxing

We found this to be a very nice place to stay. The kitchen was well stocked with appliances and everything else needed to run a kitchen. The new deck is awesome, so handy. Everything was great, no complaints.

About the host

Hosted by Lance P Moretto

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Why they chose this property

This property was built in the 1950's and was added onto in the 1980's. It is very spacious with a full kitchen, 2 bathrooms, great room, four season porch, screen porch and soon to come, a new large deck over looking the lake, a new patio in the back for grilling and sitting plus all new landscaping. It is a little peace of heaven on earth.

What makes this property unique

Close to the main lodge called head of the Lakes, if you want to take your family there for pizza or to play games. Close to long prairie MN where you can get all your essential items like groceries or misc things you may need also, we are 15 minutes to ale
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