Two cabins right on the lake, including shared game room!

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A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, large windows offering a view of a lake and greenery, a dining table with chairs, and a yellow chair with a purple pillow.
A wooden interior with a table, chairs, a decorative bowl, a fireplace with a colorful flame, and a sign indicating 'Cabin 8 Retreats'.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, and a microwave. There is a blue armchair with a yellow pillow and a small white table.
Two wooden cabins with a deck and a covered porch, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
A playground with a red-roofed playhouse, a yellow slide, and swings.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Rainy Lake

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

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

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Backus

Located in Backus, this cabin is on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Deep Portage Conservation Reserve and Mule Lake Wildlife Management Area can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Black Bear Golf Complex.
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Map
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 Two cabins right on the lake, including shared game room! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 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 Two cabins right on the lake, including shared game room! ?

As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Two cabins right on the lake, including shared game room! on 17 November 2026 start from NZ$2,348, 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 Two cabins right on the lake, including shared game room! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Two cabins right on the lake, including shared game room! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Two cabins right on the lake, including shared game room! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Two cabins right on the lake, including shared game room! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin 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. 28 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabins were perfect. Super comfortable beds, well stocked with essentials. The kids loved all the little extras. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and clean cabins! Very well stocked. So many fun things to do
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing host. I asked many questions and received answers within a day. Cabins were clean and neat. Our grandkids never had to look for something to do. They supply plenty of children and adult games and activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Was amazing!!!

Everything was great! The dock was close and beach was private.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

SIBLINGS reunion

Very enjoyable location, properties (2) and lake fishing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful accommodations! Cute, quaint, clean cottages. Jennifer was easy to communicate with and prompt to respond… couldn’t be nicer or more helpful. Both cottages agreed, it was a wonderful family vacation
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything We Needed

The cabins were so perfect! They had everything we needed. We can't wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

The cabins were very well maintained, very clean and great parking area. The play area for the kids was FANTASTIC couldn’t have asked for anything better. I would recommend this for a family vacation.Thank youSteve and Anne
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation spot

Great location and space. The screen porch was great in the evenings. The beach kept the kids entertained. Well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big Portage Lake

The 2 cabins and bunkhouse served us perfectly for our 2 families.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake life

Nice place to spend time by the lake
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome!:)

Very cozy 2 cabins. They had everything you need in a nice location! Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Two Cabins on the Lake

It was very clean and a beautiful view of the Lake out our front porch. We would highly recommend renting these two cabins for a family vacation or for a needed weekend away. The manager was very prompt on answering all our questions before we got there. A very nice vacation for our family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!!

This was perfect for 2 families traveling together. We each had our own space but were right next door from each other and had a nice big yard right by the lake! We had a problem with the a/c and the host responded quickly and took care of it. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Spot

We had a great time at the cabins. We stayed with 5 adults and 6 kids. The screened porch was great for meals with all of us and we spent many hours at the beach. There was even an eagle perched in a tree by the dock for much for our stay. Communication was great, hosts were quick to respond to our questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Jim

Cute clean cabins had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wonderful cabin

Great little cabin with lots of games included in the rental property. The only thing that I would have liked was a larger/ sandier beach. The screened in porch area was a fantastic hangout area as the mosquitos got pretty intense. I would recommend this location as it was a great escape!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I rented this property for myself and my family! There were 11 of us, from 2 to 60. The game room was an unbelievable added bonus. It kept all of us entertained for hours! The cabins, amenities, lake and peacefulness was absolutely wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Vacation Spot

The property was so clean and handy. We rented both cabins and the small bunkhouse. The little girls loved having the bunkhouse to play and sleep. We felt very safe with them there. We also rented the Bote floating dock and that was a big hit with adults and kids. Very hospitable hosts. The beach is only a short walk away. We stayed there all day. It was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Everything you could think of and more!

This property was WONDERFUL. We visited this property with another family and it fit our needs. We were able to be together and also have our own spaces. There was an abundance of things to do from a multitude of yard games, board games, plentiful yard space, and great fishing. There was never a dull moment!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Turning into an annual trip

We have nothing but amazing things to say about our stay at Cabin 8 retreats. They had everything we needed - everything was as listed in the booking site information. Only thing we would like to have at the property would be Kayak's included in the total cost but we can live without them! We are already planning to come back next summer! Loved everything about it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun Family Holiday Weekend

We had a great stay at Cabin 8 retreat! The layouts of the cabins were perfect for our group of family and friends. The outdoor spaces are so nice. There is everything you could need so that you can just show up with your suitcase and cooler. We rented the bunkhouse for additional sleeping which was perfect and we also rented the boat and it was a great addition! Communication was great with the owners and responses were so quick. We had success fishing as well. Highly recommend renting for all ages!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome time at Cabin 8

Such a good time at these cute cabins. The cabins are stocked with games, beach towels, kitchen utensils, outdoor furniture, two grills and a separate game room! Tie outs available if you bring your dogs is an awesome touch and a smore station. We rented the fishing boat and that was fun for the fishers and the kids. The game room was a lot of fun for the family and nice to have some for some the rainy times. The hosts responded quickly when we had questions and requested fire wood.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A fun family weekend.

We had several families together so we rented both properties, plus the bunkhouse! The cabins are small, but very nicely decorated and clean. The screened in porch is wonderful. The amenities that are provided are wonderful…grill, used games, chairs etc. the option to rent kayaks and paddle boards was wonderful. There is only a shared public beach and it is quite small, but nice. The owners are very responsive and they really care that your expectations are met. I would definitely recommend getting a coffee pot instead of the individual keurig. All in all a great rental!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Gathering

Our family of 12 stayed at Cabin 8 Retreats for a long weekend to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. Our hosts were fantastic at providing everything we needed to make it a perfect time for all age groups. There were plenty of fun things to do and we especially loved gathering in the screen porch for meals, games and lounging after a long day of kayaking and swimming. We loved the solo fire pit and used it for making s’mores and telling stories around the fire. By using both cabins and the optional bunkhouse we could spread out and each have our own spaces. There were plenty of dishes, pots, pans, silverware, etc. for a group our size. The swimming beach was the perfect size for the kids and the dock had a nice bench where we could watch the loons in the evening. The neighboring cabins were quiet and people were friendly. I know we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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