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Cabin 8 Retreats on Big Portage Lake: Unit A: Shared Game Room included!

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A wooden cabin with a 'WELCOME' sign, a deck, and a fire pit.
A playground with a red-roofed playhouse, a yellow slide, and swings.
A wooden interior with a living area featuring a sofa and armchairs, a kitchen with a refrigerator, and a door with a sign.
A wooden cabin with a 'WELCOME' sign, a deck, and a brick wall foundation.
A blue water slide with a canopy, located outdoors near a building with a wooden exterior.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Rainy Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Backus, MN
  • Place, Rainy Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Portage Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fawn Lake
    ‪11 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai

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About the area

Backus

Backus is home to this holiday home. Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Deep Portage Conservation Reserve and Mule Lake Wildlife Management Area.
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Backus, MN

What's nearby

  • Rainy Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Big Portage Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Fawn Lake - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Deep Portage Conservation Reserve - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sanborn Lake - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Salty Dog Saloon & Eatery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Harriet Club - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Willard's Saloon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Backus American Legion - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pestello's On 371 - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabin 8 Retreats on Big Portage Lake: Unit A: Shared Game Room included! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Cabin 8 Retreats on Big Portage Lake: Unit A: Shared Game Room included!?

As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cabin 8 Retreats on Big Portage Lake: Unit A: Shared Game Room included! on 4 November 2026 start from NZ$645, 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 Cabin 8 Retreats on Big Portage Lake: Unit A: Shared Game Room included!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cabin 8 Retreats on Big Portage Lake: Unit A: Shared Game Room included!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabin 8 Retreats on Big Portage Lake: Unit A: Shared Game Room included!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cabin 8 Retreats on Big Portage Lake: Unit A: Shared Game Room included! located?

Situated in Backus, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Big Portage Lake and Rainy Lake. Deep Portage Conservation Reserve and Fawn Lake are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was exactly as advertised and the hosts were phenomenal!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very clean and cozy!

Very clean and cozy. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Good

nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

Hosts were amazing to work with and responded to any questions we had about the property or things to do in the area. The house is adorable and we enjoyed playing games and fishing in the downtime after spending our days at the High School Rodeo. Hoping we can stay again next time we are in town!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you’re looking for a clean, quiet, VERY well stocked with amenities (indoor & outdoor) place to get a little R&R, this is the place to go! Extra towels, games, books, hide a bed soda, plenty of dishes, extra spices, full size fridge, firewood for fire ring or a smokeless fire pit if that’s your jam. Communication with owners was fantastic! The bathroom is quite snug but the toilet flushed & there is hot water! We also utilized the bunk house & appreciated the extra space that it provided. We will likely book again & if you do, you won’t regret it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for a fall getaway up north!

Just got back from a 3 day stay at this cute little cabin up north... It was fantastic for my family of 3 plus a dog for a long, relaxing, and fun MEA weekend. My 5 year old son loved the bunk beds, the place was set up for everything we needed, and the host was great with pre-arrival communication. Would definitely come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay on Big Portage

Property was just as advertised! Very clean, nice little cabin that was perfect for my wife and I. Host was very responsive and willing to assist with all questions. We will certainly be renting again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Was exactly how it was described, great view, great info on the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and lots of fun!

We enjoyed our stay here. It was around an hour to Itasca state park and about 30 minutes to Walker. We went to Longville on Wednesday for turtle racing and had a blast. We enjoyed hearing loons calling while we watched the sunrise over the lake. The only issue we had was a neighbor by the boat launch yelled at us because our kids were throwing rocks in the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway!!

We had an amazing vacation at Cabin 8 Retreats!! The property was beautiful and so clean! All of the amenities that we would have needed were provided, and the owners were so quick to respond if we needed anything or had any questions. The location was perfect with a beautiful view of the lake. I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a beautiful getaway on the lake!!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Moondance Weekend

This was a wonderful, clean, cutely decorated cabin to rent. We had four adults and there was room for all of us. The lake has a lot of vegetation and there are no jet skis allowed but it’s very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thought of everything…….

My family and I have just returned from an awesome weekend at this cabin. As soon as we pulled into and drove down the dirt road to the cabin we were taken in by the beauty and peacefulness of the lake, the trees and the green lawns. Upon entering the cabin, we noticed it was so clean, fully stocked and a fun brightly colored layout. Just the right size for my family of 4 adults and 2 young ones. All we really needed to bring was food and drink. Fun times were had by riding on the cool 2 seater vintage pontoon paddle boat, taking a dip on the beach just a short walk down, playing the many yard games on the open lawn while the pups watched and played, playing cards on the beautiful deck (furnished with newer no maintenance furniture) while looking at the sunset and a nice fire burning near by. We will most definitely be looking into coming back ! 5 stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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