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Lake Vermilion's Prime Location to do it all, your own private lake home!

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Birchwood at night.
View from the lake
View when pulling into the driveway.  Yes you can park in the garage!
Master bedroom
Master bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12250.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Tower, MN
  • Lake Vermilion
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Fortune Bay Casino
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Soudan Underground Mine State Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Ely, MN (LYU-Ely Municipal)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bunk House (across from Kitchen entrance)

1 Single Bunk Bed

Owner's Suite (top floor)

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom (Main Floor)

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bedroom Garage Loft (North Side)

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bedroom Garage Loft (South Side)

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Garage Loft Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main Floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Owner's Suite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Lake Vermilion's Prime Location to do it all, your own private lake home!

Birchwood Lane offers privacy, relaxation all in one of the most coveted areas of Lake Vermilion! The 105' of private natural sand shoreline, 4 separate decks, firepit with Charcoal BBQ area and not to mention the level front yard are perfect for lawn games and making memories. The full gourmet kitchen has more than enough to items to make a feast for your crew including all service and beverage station needs. Full luxury linens and towels provided. With two separate living rooms, the Great Room features a gas fireplace along with smart TV, the Living Room has views of Big Bay and direct lake access. Private loft above garage that features 2 bedrooms with queen beds, lounge/game area with smart TV, and a 3/4 bathroom. New floating dock (total length 40 foot with power at base) installed Spring 2021 as well as new flooring in the Bunk House. The Bunk House is available all year and can accommodate up to 4 adults. The home can sleep 8 adults comfortably.

Don't feel like cooking? No problem! Tavern in the Bay bar and grill is within walking distance! Or you can boat over (less than 5 min) and eat lunch or dinner looking over the waters of Lake Vermilion.

This property has all the conveniences of your own private beach, walking distance to local bar 'n grill, snowmobile trails, close to either town Tower (15 min) or Cook (20 min) and gives you the privacy you deserve! Super quiet area with the most gorgeous sunrises and scenery. Boat launch just 1 mile away in Everett Bay!

We offer the following add-ons for rent:

~ Grand Island Tahoe 2480 Fish & Ski Tritoon Pontoon w/ 150 HP 4-stroke Mercury outboard. It has a Humminbird Helix 9 Sonar/GPS/Mega Down-Imaging & Side-Imaging with a Lake Master High Definition Map Chip. Captain's chair, 4 pedestal seats, 3 bench seats with a max capacity of 10 passengers. Bimini top, rear swim ladder, ski/tube bar, live-well, baitwell, rod & tackle storage.
2022 model: weekly rate is $2125 + tax.
2021 model: weekly rate is $1875 + tax.

~2020 Alaskan Lund 16' Tiller fishing boat is a must have for the avid angler who is visiting Lake Vermilion because of its reputation as one of Minnesota's top fishing destinations. This boat is equipped with a MinnKota transom mounted trolling motor, 60hp tiller Mercury outboard, Humminbird Helix 9 with Sonar/GPS/LakeMaster Map Chip/Mega Side & Down Imaging, live well, and a full tank of gas. Weekly rate is $875 + tax.

~ Brand New 2022 16' Lund SSV fishing boat equipped with 15HP Mercury motor. These boats come standard with life jackets, oars and a full tank of gas for all your fishing and trolling needs. Weekly rate is $500 + tax.

~Old Town 17' Fiberglass canoe can seat up to two people, life jackets included as well as oars. Weekly rate is $150 + tax.

~One person kayak rental is the ultimate way to catch your shore lunch and brag to your buddies who are drooling over your social media posts. Not only can you catch fish but also explore the quiet bays and shallow waters of beautiful Lake Vermilion. for additional fee. Weekly rate is $125 + tax.

~Stand up paddleboard along with paddle available for rent. Prefer to get a little more exercise in while vacationing? Perhaps even race your partner around an island and back? Our 11.5’ stand up paddleboards are exactly what you need for the ultimate vacation at Birchwood Lane. $100 + tax weekly rate per board.

~Please message us to inquire availability!

You can bring your own water toys too! Just note, there is no private boat launch on-site. Closest boat launch is in Everett's Bay, just a short 5 minute drive from our home. There is trailer parking on-site at this home. Please ask us!

Property manager

Joy & Kyle Colbert
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
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
This home is NOT baby/child proof.
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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
Check-in 4pm / Check-out by 9am. Please no early check-ins as this property takes all the time needed for same day turnovers!
Please clean and put away all dishes prior to checking out. You may start dishwasher upon check out.
Dispose of ALL drinks/food in refrigerator/cupboards and freezer in garage at check out.

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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

Tower

Located in Tower, this holiday home is on the beach. Timbuktu Marina and Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Soudan Underground Mine State Park and Lake Vermilion State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Tower, MN

What's nearby

  • Lake Vermilion - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Fortune Bay Casino - 12 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Lake Vermilion State Park - 18 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Soudan Underground Mine State Park - 19 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Bear Head Lake State Park - 41 min drive - 37.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Vermilion Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Steakhouse At Fortune Bay - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Good Ol' Days Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Poor Gary's Pizza At The Vermilion Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sulu's Expresso Cafe - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Vermilion's Prime Location to do it all, your own private lake home! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Vermilion's Prime Location to do it all, your own private lake home!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Vermilion's Prime Location to do it all, your own private lake home!?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Lake Vermilion's Prime Location to do it all, your own private lake home! located?

This family-friendly Tower holiday home is located on the beach, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Vermilion and Fortune Bay Casino. Portage Bay and Taconic State Trail are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frank H.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

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

Luxury Lakefront Vermilion Home close to Trail & Tavern

We arrived to a warm beautiful setting greeted with a personalized note from the Hosts. This beautiful home provided all the comforts of home. The hosts provided us with a short cut to access the snowmobile trail & lake. Warm & family friendly home!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Snowmobile weekend

Fun place to stay, close to the trails
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

RON L.

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

Customer outing

I rented to property as for a customer outing and it was everything I hoped it would be. Property was beautiful and very clean. I would not hesitate to rent the property in the summer or winter. Owners were very responsive and easy to work with!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

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

Great place for families

Wonderful for families. Our grandchildren (4-11) had a great time on the beach and swimming. They also enjoyed their "movie theater" and set up nightly movies with candy and tickets. The outdoor seating areas were always in use. The home was very clean and organized. The only thing missing were beach towels but we made a trip to town town and bought some. The master suite was perfect and the loft worked well for one family with kids and the bunkhouse for the other. Hope to make it back for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget T.

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

This place was wonderful!

My family and I stayed here for a week in August. This place was absolutely perfect for our 4 adult sons, daughter-in-laws, and 2 grandchildren. The little ones enjoyed playing in the sand on the beach and fishing off of the dock. The dock was plenty big for our 2 boats. The lake was beautiful with gorgeous sunrises and sunsets. The house was plenty large enough to accommodate all of us with a large kitchen to cook in. We will definitely be going up there again with our family. Joy and Kyle did an amazing job with this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian N.

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

Great getaway

Great lake and location. Easy access to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

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

Great Lake Home for Family

Wonderful lake home. Our first stay on Lake Vermillion. Lots of places to sit and relax, both in the sun and out of the sun, near the dock watching the kids (5 under 11 years old) play on the sand beach and on the dock, on the decks watching the kids play on the lawn. Each of us had a wonderful time. At night, each family had their own bedroom retreat area. And, the kitchen was wonderful to cook big family meals.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen D.

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

Could have stayed longer!

Wonderful- everything you need to relax is here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S., MINNEAPOLIS, United States

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

Great fishing outing and stay

Some buddies and I took a long weekend fishing in Tower and not only caught a lot of fish, but cooked some gourmet meals and hung out at a phenomenal VRBO! The house and location are ideal, and Joy was a wonderful host! Kyle gave us some fishing tips and the kitchen was decked out with a six burner double oven Viking stove. Great fun and we’ll be back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

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

Annual Filan summer vacation

This property is absolutely beautiful! We have been coming to Lake Vermillion with our Grown children and their significant others the last 3 years and this was by far the best location and most comfortable home we have stayed in. The kitchen was spacious to cook in, the many different seating areas inside and outside made the experience even better! Kyle took the boys on a fishing trip one morning and they brought home 9 walleye and 1 huge perch for dinner! I am pretty sure our son gave him a few chuckles with all of his stories he had :) The bay was awesome for the family to tube and knee board, the yard area allowed for us to have bean bag and monkey ball tournaments and the fire pit was great for making smores. This property is a walk out to the lake with a nice dock, previous place we stayed had 160 stairs to get to the lake and that was no fun if you had to go up and down numerous times throughout the day. The kids golfef a couple times at Fortune Bay and visited the casino where our son came away with 4 different hand pays! This was by far a great experience and we made memories to last a life time! Thank you for opening your home to us and allowing us to have an amazing family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wanda M.

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

4th of July

The property is just as described, and check in was flawless. Everything was so easy and relaxing for us. unfortunately we did not catch any fish.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane Z.

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

Great Time Snowmobiling 😃

We rented a cabin on lake Vermillion. The property was great, plenty of room, well organized, cozy and very affordable with our large group. The owners explained everything well. I would definitely rent this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

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

Well done comfort

Two couples in their 60's and 70's looking for a comfortable place to experience the beauty of Lake Vermillion and the peak fall colors. This place fit the bill perfectly. Our many thanks for the experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bob L.

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

Amazing week on Lake Vermilion

The property was perfect for our family, we had ages 72 years old to 12 months. Everyone had space for a little alone time but such great open spaces to gather all 10 of us. Wonderful kitchen with all the amenities you could possibly need. Yard facing the lake was enjoyed by everyone and younger kids had fun with feeding the ducks.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda L.

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

Wonderful Experience

Truly enjoyed our vacation at Birchwood Lane. The house was spacious and provided enough beds and privacy for our group. The kitchen was very well stocked. We made all our meals and had everything we needed. The backyard and decks provided great spaces to eat and relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jody C.

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

Great place for family vacation!

Beautiful home, and property. Plenty of space for people to spread out. And a gorgeous view of the lake! We stayed there on a family vacation with our adult children (6 adults total). It was perfect for us. This property technically sleeps 12, but if your group is all adults, I would say that 8 is the most that I would sleep if you want privacy. If you have children or teens in your group, and privacy is not a concern, then you can sleep 12. My only negative comment (which is not a huge negative) is that it would be nice if more towels were provided for a weeks stay. Joy was very responsive to all our questions. We would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Patrick M.

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

Summer Vacation

Thank you! We enjoyed our stay. It is one of the most beautiful lakes in Minnesota.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony B., Minnesota

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

Great property for family or groups

A very nice cabin with all the amenities you need. Spacious and well appointed, thus beautiful cabin did not disappoint!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

kevan s.

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

Perfect Lake Vermilion Cabin

I stayed there for 4 nights with a cousin and the stay was perfect. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff O.

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

Fishing week with 7 long term fellas

Great place. We all got our own space. In a very good location
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

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

Quick ski weekend

We stayed for a birthday weekend visit to Giants Ridge. Very nice property in a nice quiet area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

MEA break

What an incredible place to stay for MEA break! The place was so clean and well kept, fully stocked with anything we might need (other than food). Perfect location as we had a private tour of the Soudan Mine, and hiked. Would love to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bergen N.

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

Fishing Trip

An excellent property to stay at! Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peggy S.

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

Family vacation at vermillion

We thoroughly enjoyed the covered deck and the beachfront! We had gorgeous weather so we were outside most of the time. The owners were very responsive. The kitchen was very well stocked!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Joy & Kyle Colbert

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As owners of Lake Vermilion Houseboats on Lake Vermilion, we wanted to give our guests another option while staying with us. We are avid travelers ourselves and feel confident that we can help make your vacation as great as you want it to be! Originally from Iowa, both in the medical & dental fields, we want you to know that we are hard working genuine people who are also running a business on Lake Vermilion with our three young children. We may be incredibly busy, but never too busy for our guests as we are just a couple of miles down the road.

Why they chose this property

We absolutely love this property as we feel you will too! Large outdoor spaces for relaxing and grilling. As well as large indoor spaces too. A gourmet kitchen anyone would love to cook in. Beverage station in kitchen is awesome so that people aren’t bumping elbows. Separate living room and Great Room both host large sectional couches, plenty of space for everyone!

The loft area above the garage is THE hangout for adults or kids!! Heated garage in winter is a major plus, in-floor heat is also a beautiful addition. In the off season, this is the most quiet place to relax and unplug! The separate Bunk House is another area for privacy as well for older kids or adults.

With the central location on Lake Vermilion, off a paved highway down a winding Red Pine lined road, you'll find solace here. Quick easy access, plenty of parking, close to local bars/restaurants, the town of Cook or the town of Tower. Within 15 to 30 minutes you could be doing some or all of the things! Mini golf, to a gorgeous 18 hole golf course with casino, to shopping in Ely or visiting museums, to hiking or biking or just enjoying being on the water!

What makes this property unique

Within walking distance to Tavern in the Bay restaurant/bar. 105' of natural pebble beach all to your own! Centrally located on Lake Vermilion off a hard surface road makes it super easy to find and super convenient if you wish to leave the property to do some exploring!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests