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Biwabik Bunkhouse near Giants' Ridge

Ski holiday home with ski-in/ski-out access and sauna

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Exterior
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 18331.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Vermilion Trail Park
  • Place, Biwabik City Park
  • Place, Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort
  • Airport, Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Basement bedroom

1 King Bed

Bunk bed

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bunk room- upstairs

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master suite

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Basement bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main level half bath

Toilet

Master bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Biwabik Bunkhouse near Giants' Ridge

Beautiful lake home on Embarrass Lake, 5 miles to one of the premiere ski and golf resorts in Minnesota, (the Quarry and Legend) and just over 60 miles north of Downtown Duluth. Almost 3600 square feet with nearly 200' of beautiful and sandy lake shore with a gorgeous swimming beach with two docks and a boathouse. Pontoon boat on site is available for rental, as well!

Gaze at the stars from the beautiful wrap-around deck. Spend the day relaxing in the shallow sandy water. Enjoy the evening with a bonfire on the beach shore, playing bags from the walkout basement, with tons of activities to keep the family busy: playground, dartboard, Air hockey table, Shuffleboard table, pac-man video games, pellet smoker/grill, foosball, sauna, wet bar, TV's, Internet, and too many other things to list!

Bonfires, star gazing, wildlife, 1000's of acres of public land, OHV/ATV Trails, Paved biking trails, and Giants' Ridge (skiing, snowshoeing, golf, top notch restaurant, ....) being a stones throw from the property... We truly believe there is something for everyone at this beautiful retreat.

Local Amenities Nearby:
--2.6 Miles from "The Quarry" Golf course at Giants' Ridge, routinely ranked as one of, it not THE top course in MN.
--5.2 Miles from the chalet at Giants' Ridge.
--5.9 miles from "The Legend" at Giants' Ridge, ranked as one of the top 10 golf courses in the state of Minnesota.
— More of a biker and runner? The entrance to Mesabi trail (135 mile long paved trail) can be seen across the lake from the house.
--Less than 10 miles to Hundreds of miles of OHV trails for all of your 4-wheeling and Side-by-side adventures.
*Not to mention the pontoon boat available for rental, floating pad, canoe, yard games, and other aquatic amenities. Come and stay with us 😊

Pontoon rates:
1 day: $250
2 or more days: $200/day
(+$500 refundable damage deposit)

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
All events must be pre-approved by owners.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
All events and outdoor activities must be done by sunset. Exceptions are campfires and other low volume activities.
Any explosions or explosives (I.e. ammunition, weapons, fireworks, etc…) are prohibited at this location.

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 (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: All events must be pre-approved by owners.
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

About the area

Aurora

Located in Aurora, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort and Chamonix Chair are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area and Vermilion Trail Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Aurora, MN

What's nearby

  • Vermilion Trail Park - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Biwabik City Park - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort - 10 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Calgary Chair - 12 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area - 22 min drive - 21.4 km

Getting around

  • Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rudy's Bar and Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wacootah Grille at the Quarry - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Copper Nickel Public House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Alpine Bar - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Biwabik Bunkhouse near Giants' Ridge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Biwabik Bunkhouse near Giants' Ridge?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Biwabik Bunkhouse near Giants' Ridge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Biwabik Bunkhouse near Giants' Ridge located?

Located next to a golf course, this Aurora holiday home offers ski-in/ski-out access within 3 miles (5 km) of Vermilion Trail Park and Biwabik City Park, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort and Chamonix Chair are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dayne E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend. Picture don’t show just how beautiful this place is!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Review

Excellent place to stay! Boys had a blast! WE WILL BACK BE BACK!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nick C.

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

Snowmobile race weekend at the ski hill

House is in a great location, has room for everyone. Nice bar downstairs along with lots of games. Would stay again for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John P L.

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

Great golf trip.

Very nice, plenty of room, nice setting on lake
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara P.

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

Excellent Property and Stay

This is a wonderful place to stay with a large group of people. The house has all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay. There is so much room for everyone to spread out and enjoy themselves. Due to the MN winter weather, we were not able to enjoy the outdoor space.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke S.

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

Great place

Great place for large groups. The deck could use some work.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt and Alissa T.

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

Great Skiing Get-Away

We loved this property and its location to Giants Ridge. We enjoyed quiet morning coffee by the fireplace and low key evenings in the basement. If we get the chance, we would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alane A.

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

The perfect place

This was the perfect place for a family ski getaway. My Grandchildren loved all the fun things to do and asked to come back again. We were all pleased with the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

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

Great family space!

We had a great time at the Biwabik Bunkhouse! It's conveniently located with easy access to town and Giant's Ridge. The dining area is large, and we loved using the huge gated deck. The views were great, and we enjoyed using the provided kayaks. The hosts were really clear and helpful before we arrived for our stay, which was really a perk! We'd definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Beautiful Property!

Our family had a great time at the Biwabik Bunkhouse! The property manager did a terrific job with communication — he was prompt and super helpful. We are hoping to be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob G.

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

Family Fun

Great house; private location. Room for all of us; loved the individual bedroom a/c zones. Well-stocked kitchen. Indoor games, outdoor toys (kayaks, canoe, lilypad, swingset, lawn games) kept everyone entertained! Nice to have the pontoon boat available for rent also. Kris was a great host; responded to our questions/needs, made the process easy. We'd plan to come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick W.

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

Beautiful spot

Very enjoyable with plenty of space for the entire family. The lake is pretty shallow but very nice to use for canoes and kayaks. The game room wasn’t fun as there wasn’t a fous ball anywhere and the shuffle board had no sand. The electronic dart board also didn’t really work at all.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malia B.

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

Great Family Fun

We were 3 families with ages ranging from baby to grandma. We had an amazing time and would definitely come back again. There were PLENTY of indoor spaces for us to hang out. Legos could be played with on the upper floor while baby crawled around in the living room downstairs. Parents could enjoy the sauna and jumping into the icy cold lake. Canoes and Kayaks were easy to put in, and lifejackets were available in all sizes. So many games and things to do indoors, like Ping Pong and Fuseball and old video arcade games. This was helpful since it was rainy on most of the days. A beautiful view of the fall colors!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jacob W S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good things: Beautifull location, house is very spacious and feels luxurious. Good communications & response time.Challenges: Furnace had issues (cold house when checking in), lots of lady bugs trying to hibernate in the house. I had to light the pilot light to the fireplace.Summary: While really nice, I don't think it was worth the high cost to stay at the house, given the challenges we had.Recommendation to owner/operator: Put a "temperature stick" in the house to be aware of when there are furnace issues. They are cheap "insurance".
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lakefront home. Especially enjoyed time on the lake with a variety of small watercraft toys (kayaks, paddle board and canoe). Small hiccup with not having the correct code to the door at checkin; resolved with a couple phone calls.Kindly refunded pet cleaning fee on day of check in when we didn’t bring our dog.Easy to communicate with throughout the week when various questions came up. Enjoyed our stay overall.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay, love the house. I didn't even realize there was a third level and an extra loft space. The outside photos don't show how pretty the property is because the leaves aren't on the trees in the pics. The owner was very responsive and helpful. The house is close to many activities, but you might not want to leave. The only slight drawback, and it wouldn't prevent me from staying again, is some road noise floats across the lake from the highway depending upon the wind. But otherwise an amazing stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy D.

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

Great proximity to Giants Ridge

This was a great location for a large group near Giants Ridge resort and golfing. The house was so beautiful that we seldom left.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

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

Embarrassing

The house was perfect. But this lake has no fish in it . We usually end up with loads of fish to take home when on vacation. We had 3 people fishing in our group and they didn’t catch anything. No sunfish, walleyes, grappies, not even a bullhead.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph and Kelly L.

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

Lovely layout and location, best in Summer

We stayed here with my extended family of 6 adults one baby in the later winter. Proximity to Giants Ridge and Snowmobile trails was excellent, the layout of the home was perfect for a group our size, but their isn't good climate control for a winter stay. Heated floors weren’t working, and there was no central air. Fire place added some warmth and ambiance but didn’t heat the home. I bet this place is lovely in the summer and fall, but didn’t meet the needs of.a winter stay. Our host was communicative and we got a discount off our stay, which was appreciated. Best part, huge windows overlooking the lake and a sauna.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alane A.

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

Ski trip

We had a very enjoyable ski weekend. Kris’s place was perfect for our large family outing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Ski trip

Great owners to work with, great location and beautiful home. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

margaret s.

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

Mesabi Ski Race

The trip was amazing, largely because of the amazing home we stayed in. Everything was wonderful. There are multiple spaces for kids to spend time. There are activities for them to do, and large hang out spaces including a huge dinning room table! The house is clean, the beds are comfortable, the bathrooms are big, and the linens are fresh. The host is amazing! So helpful and kind! We can't wait for next year!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

karl B.

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

Relaxing spot for annual Ohv trip

We had two trucks/trailers full of atv’s, the driveway is pretty steep in one spot but we hauled in and out without trouble. Great relaxing environment in the cabin, sauna gets nice and hot and the lake makes a good cold plunge. Hosts were very responsive. You’ll enjoy it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

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

Great spot

This house worked well for our group of 9 golf buddies. Plenty of room. Close proximity to the golf courses. Kris was in constant communication to make sure we were taken care of.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Adam Nelson

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Kris, Adam, and Jake all instantly fell in love with this property-- for a variety of different reasons, too! Adam has been a lifelong downhill skier and loves being within 5 minutes of Giants Ridge. Kris has been fishing since he was able to bait his first hook. And Jake has made it a point to visit all of the top golf courses in the state-- so having two (#1 and #8 in 2021) within 5 miles was a huge plus!

Our three families are committed to the outdoors and helping others experience what we love so much. Be it a 4-wheeling trip, mountain biking on the iron range, or simply a base camp to do whatever your heart desires, we are truly hopeful to help you folks spend a great time in the north woods. Sampling parts of what we enjoy so much about being in nature. Just make sure you bring extra s'mores for the fireside chats on the shore!

Why they chose this property

We were not looking for a vacation rental property. Until we found this one. From the first moment we stepped foot on the property and saw the sun setting over the lake, we were all hooked. With the two story fireplace, the ability to house all of our families, and to top it off with having a place to share with others.... We feel truly blessed to be able to share our home with you and your family to create more memories.

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