Unique Northwoods Getaway on Private Island

4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12446 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Explore the area

Longville, MN

Little Boy Lake4 min drive
Wabedo Lake6 min drive
Northern Lights Casino40 min drive
Grand Rapids, MN (GPZ-Itasca County)76 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Flex room with full sized EZ couch

1 Double Futon

Lower level bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Lower level bunk room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Main level master bedroom

1 King Bed

Main level office

1 Double Futon

Upstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Powder Room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Looking for a true northwoods getaway for your next family outing? We are offering a vacation experience like no other. Stay at a premier residence on its own private island!

Imagine entering a private drive that takes you through the woods and over a bridge to your own sanctuary. Spread out across 15 acres and in a home with 4,800 square feet, southern facing exposure with expansive windows to let in all that sunshine, high end finishes, and whole tree architecture. Enjoy 360 views with nearly 3,000 feet of shoreline! Access crystal clear waters from a new dock and enjoy world class fishing on nearly three thousand acres on the Little Boy and Wabedo chain of lakes. If you're looking for a slower speed, take a lake tour in the provided sit-on kayak, sit-in kayak, and/or stand-up paddle board. Rainy day? Enjoy a personal home theater + a massive rec room complete with a television, ping pong, pool table, and bar. All new furnishings as of spring 2022. This home has it all!

This home is easy to access from all major surrounding metropolitan areas. It is approximately 3 hours north of Minneapolis, 6 hours from Madison, and 9 hours from Chicago (majority of drive can either be interstate via Minneapolis or scenic via Duluth). We chose the location because of the balance between nature/relaxation and tourist activities (the more densely populated Gull Lake and Cross Lake areas are approx. one hour away). If you want peaceful seclusion but still have access to it all, this is the place for you!

PLEASE NOTE THAT PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS ARE FORTHCOMING. ADMITTEDLY WE ARE BETTER HOSTS THAN PHOTOGRAPHERS...THE PHOTOS SIMPLY DONT DO THE HOME JUSTICE BUT WE INVITE YOU TO SEE FOR YOURSELF.

Property manager

Eric

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Longville

Located in Longville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Golden Eagle Golf Club and Black Bear Golf Complex are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Deep Portage Conservation Reserve and Learning Center and Little Boy Lake. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Longville, MN

What's nearby

Little Boy Lake - 4 min drive
Wabedo Lake - 6 min drive
Leech Lake - 24 min drive
Rainy Lake - 40 min drive
Northern Lights Casino - 40 min drive

Restaurants

Docksider - 8 min drive
Anchorage Inn - 14 min drive
Patrick's Fine Dining - 9 min drive
Common Grounds of Longville - 8 min drive
Mule Lake Corral - 19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique Northwoods Getaway on Private Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unique Northwoods Getaway on Private Island?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique Northwoods Getaway on Private Island?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Unique Northwoods Getaway on Private Island located?

This family-friendly Longville holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Little Boy Lake and Wabedo Lake. Leech Lake and Lake Ada are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

JeMae G.

23 May 2023

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

Island Paradise Up North!

Wow! This gorgeous home has it all- including it’s own island! Your cares just melt away while crossing the wooden bridge and driving through the woods to this remote getaway. The home is huge with everything you could possibly want. We were four couples with plenty of space to gather as a group or cozy up in a private nook. The beds we’re comfortable and spread out over three floors. Four bathrooms were easily shared. The large table and sofas offered plenty of seating. The outdoor patio and fire pit had ready seating for 8 which we really appreciated. The private dock was a peaceful place to relax and fish, kayak, star gaze and park a boat if desired. We especially enjoyed the nightly Loon chorus and Northern Lights! The kitchen has everything you’ll need for crowd sized cooking. The surrounding area was great for hiking, biking and visiting the popular Rendezvous Brew Pub in Hackensack. The house also boasts a theater room (!), pool table, ping pong and multiple large screen TVs for streaming movies or gaming. A cozy office with a computer and printer is also available. The large 3-car garage and 2 refrigerators provide ample storage. Deer, swans, owls, beavers snd Loons were some of the animals we enjoyed seeing. All in all, it was a perfect vacation for a multi-family group. The owners were responsive, kind and made everything easy for us. What a gem!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Woods to Water Real Estate M., Nisswa, MN

2 January 2023

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

NYE in the woods

This home was the perfect getaway for our large group of friends and our kids to spend 4 days, 3 nights leading up to the new year! Ice fishing, snowmobiling, relaxing in the many entertainment rooms…it was just what we needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

7 August 2022

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

amazing vacation

This house had it all and the owners communicated with so well before and during our stay. Eleven us stayed here for a week, from 9-80 years young. I can’t say enough how impressed we were the house and it’s amenities. Eric and his wife really are detail oriented and go above and beyond to be gracious hosts. From extra blankets, bug spray, paper towels, lake towels, coffee, cooking spices and so much more they really made their house feel like home. The property is absolutely gorgeous. It was lovely to go out to bird watch on the bridge. We kept seeing 2 bald eagles. By the house, on the bridge amd caching fish with the gulls. We rented a pontoon boat and fished everyday but we actually would have been fine without the rental. There was plenty of perch off the deck and full use of kayaks and a SUP. The water was refreshing and clean. Almost everybody got in and swam. We played ping pong and pool when we weren’t outside or playing one of many games Eric and Kim picked out. The kids loved competing in a trivial pursuit game. This was definitely the most well stocked FUN house we’ve rented. I can’t tell you how many games of Sorry we played. It really was awesome. The town has turtle races every Wednesday and it is seriously a Norman Rockwell experience not to be missed. If you rent, take the drive to the Green Scene for dinner. It’s about 35 min away. I had the best tenderloin of my life with an amazing cocktail. Thank you Eric and Kim. We were truly blown away by all the extra VRBO considerations you put into your home. Very grateful.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crystal H.

28 July 2022

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

Quiet and secluded.

This is a beautiful and secluded property. Lots of amenities. Appliances are amazing and the kitchen had everything we needed and more. Game room was a good hangout spot. Theater room is comfortable with nice protector and sound. Lake was clean and plenty of fish. If looking to get away from the busyness of life this is a great place to do it. Kayaks and paddle board was nice to have available.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt E., Dayton, MN

4 July 2022

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

Outstanding Lake Home

Our family stayed at this lake home in late June/early July 2022. The home is beautiful and we had plenty of room for our entire family. The home was clean and the pictures don't do it justice. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you would ever need for food preparation and serving (lots of plates/glasses/silverware/coffee mugs). The beds were extremely comfortable. Having a theatre room in the basement was cool, but we ended up using it only once. On the other hand, everyone enjoyed the game room on the main level above the garage. The pool table and ping pong table were used almost every night and it was nice to have something else for entertainment when it rained. The property is quiet and secluded and the lake wasn't very busy during our late June stay. The dock was great (especially the large platform at the end) and we had plenty of room to tie up our 17 ft fishing boat and still have use of the dock. We used the complimentary kayaks and paddle board and caught a lot of fish (walleye, northern, largemouth bass, panfish) during our stay. My father-in-law appreciated the separate flat path from the driveway to the dock since the stairs down to the dock would have been difficult for him. Eric (owner) was extremely responsive and the checkin and checkout process was smooth. Overall, our family had a great week and look forward to renting again in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Eric

We have been renting a property on VRBO in Galena, IL for the past few years and have 5-star ratings. We are not a rental company. We are homeowners, family members, and fellow VRBO customers, and want to do everything in our power to create a great experience and lasting memories for our guests. Our approach is to give you all the comforts of home and streamline your stay. But don't just take our word for it...check out what our guests have to say at VRBO listing 1411533.

Why they chose this property

We love nature and being on the water. We have stayed in several lakefront homes in various locations over the years and have never been wowed like the moment we first set foot in this home. It is a true getaway with no neighbors immediately next door and no crowds. Once you come, you won't want to leave!

What makes this property unique

- premier residence with high end finishes and whole tree architecture
- located on private island with bridge access
- 360 water views
- 3,000 feet of shoreline
- 3,000 acres across Little Boy and Wabedo chain of lakes
- massive rec room with pool table, ping pong, and bar
- personal home theater
- EV charging on site upon request (pending vehicle compatibility...we have two plugs but are less familiar with equipment required)