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{Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park

Hotel in Lake Itasca, 4-minute walk to Mississippi River

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
NZ$214
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  • Place, Itasca State Park
  • Place, Mississippi Headwaters
  • Place, Itasca State Park
  • Airport, Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet
The current price is NZ$214
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{Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
10.0 out of 10, 49 reviews
The price is NZ$214
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23 Nov - 23 Dec
{Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park

About the area

Lake Itasca

Located in Lake Itasca, this hotel is in a rural area and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Mississippi River and Itasca State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Character Challenge Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Itasca State Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Lake Itasca - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Mississippi Headwaters - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Itasca State Park - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Heart Lake - 14 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lobo's Bar and Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Douglas Lodge Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mary Gibbs Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪itasca junction cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Becida Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive

About this property

{Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park

Located less than a 1/4 mile from the North Entrance of Itasca State Park. This is Unit 1 of Big Timbers (there are 4 attached units in total). Stay here to enjoy all the amenities that Itasca State Park has to offer! Not only will you be able to enjoy Itasca State Park, Big Timbers is located approximately 30 miles from Bagley, Bemidji, and Park Rapids. This is the perfect location for your next stay!
* not pictured is now a love seat futon that seats 2 next to the bed.

Please see our other units:
NEW LISTING! 1902 Cabin: https://www.vrbo.com/3782110

Unit 2: https://www.vrbo.com/2832331?unitId=3404344&childrenCount=0&noDates=true&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=earned:vrbo:sharecopylink:USA&utm_content=2832331&oc=Yae9uyfNxeX6JlDqcWJP7

Unit 3: https://www.vrbo.com/2832675?unitId=3404688&childrenCount=0&noDates=true&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=earned:vrbo:sharecopylink:USA&utm_content=2832675&oc=s7gzNzcpkUIEsBa3oqofJ

Unit 4: https://www.vrbo.com/2832733?unitId=3404746&childrenCount=0&noDates=true&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=earned:vrbo:sharecopylink:USA&utm_content=2832733&oc=EjjuqpX1JqHw2hyet4sZ5

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park located?

Situated on the waterfront, this hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Mississippi River, Itasca State Park and Mississippi Headwaters. Lake Itasca and Itasca State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

{Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aaliyah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was great! We stayed during Labor Day weekend and the location is perfect. The space was clean, comfortable, and the host was quick to respond.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack W.

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

Vacation

Property was nice, room was clean, bed was comfortable. It is right across the road from the NorthEntrance to Itasca state park
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas A.

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

Loved the cabin!

We had a great time during our stay! The bed was extremely comfortable, the cabin (and the bathroom especially) were very clean, and the owners were great with text communication. I wish they had properties next to *all* of the Minnesota State Parks.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeromy H.

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

Lovely spot!!

We loved it! It was so nice being in the woods and near Itaska state park to go to during the day, but yet having a air conditioned room with a smart tv in the evening! I would highly recommend staying here. We will be back! Much better than any hotels I had seen in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Scott G.

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

Itasca visit

Booked the property only a week before our visit. Super convenient access to the north entrance of Itasca State park.Some items of note: the bathroom door latch did not latch. The pillows kept falling down in the space under the headboard. The water pressure in the shower was only so-so at best. The temperature was very good. Lots of space in the unit - girlfriend suggested a small chest of drawers to unpack stuff into. We did have great interaction with Christine (owner) at the next door ice cream gift shop. Thank you Christine!Scott & Sara
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zach G.

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

Great Log Cabin

The host was awesome and extremely responsive. They have a gift shop right beside the motel / log cabin. This was convenient as there was times I was not able to make food on the grill and I was able to pick up a pizza or hot dog. I was also able to get ice cream when I was craving some which was awesome. I highly recommend Big timbers as it is a repeat spot that my family will go to each summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee D., Elk River

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

A great find!

This was our second stay in 2023. We enjoyed it the first time and just as much the second time. We'll be back again. Great service. Always available when and if you need something. Oh and you have to go to their ice cream shop! Right by the building.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is at the north entrance of Itasca. Quality stay. The property is new, so everything is up to date and comfy. Great bed and linens, nice bathroom and towels. Solid core doors, so very quiet and safe. Loved the view of the pines outside the window. Communication with the owners was great. They were working on what seems to be a gift store/ice cream shop by the cabins. Looks like it will be a nice addition. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Right on the edge of Itasca State Park. It was the perfect place to stay and meet up with friends that were camping. We didn’t end up bringing our dog, but also appreciated that was an option. Clean and comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The bed is wonderfully comfortable. We loved the spacious bathroom. Plenty of natural light. Great location right outside the park entrance. We recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Liked how close it was to Itasca State Park!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was nicely kept. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad R.

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

Top-notch accommodations!

I have nothing but good to say about the host and the lodging! I hope this property is available if I find myself in the area again soon! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ric B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Nice room

Very nice place. Sparsely furnished. Needed a small dinette instead of only one tv tray. I hope it survived the storm without damage last weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

A wonderful place, even in the off season

My wife and I (and our 16-year old dog) came. My wife and I wanted to see the headwaters of the Mississippi. Our dog, blind and deaf, just wanted to be with us. It is a great location, and we really enjoyed the flock of wild turkeys that visited. This was the last trip our dog took with us (we had to put him to sleep shortly after we returned home). I think of Big Timbers with fondness as the last really good memory of our time with the dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Winter weekend

It’s great place to stay….love the location …love the decor. I have stayed here in the summertime and now in the bitter cold ( -10 degrees/29 below windchill) and still had a fabulous time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian H.

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

Great stay!

This was a great place to stay over the weekend. The property was clean and nice and its location was great for a visit to Itasca State Park. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi B.

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

Just what we were looking for!

New, well done log home room with superb bathroom! Nice view of pine trees! Super close to all the adventures at Itasca State Park with convenience store nearby and Lobo's Restaurant down the road was amazing! Great area close to Mississippi Headwaters
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl K.

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

Nice place to stay

First off, Christine was very quick to answer any communication you sent her. Big Timbers was clean and welcoming. It was close to the North entrance of Itasca State Park, so we didn't have to drive to far. If we go back to that area again, we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly K.

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

Great place

The unit was clean, modern and larger than expected. The bathroom was also very large. The bed was comfortable. It is very close to Itasca state park if that is your destination. We only used the room to sleep as we were visiting friends at a near by cabin. We rented it twice in 3 weeks and wouldn’t hesitant to book it b again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annett P.

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

Awesome getaway!

We had a very nice stay! Very close to Itasca State Park for hiking. Very quiet and management was awesome! Would highly recommend checking it out!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

Very Clean and great location

This is our second stay at the Timbers. I like the updated accommodations. The decor has the up north feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack W.

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

Itaska vacation

Our room Was right across the road from Itasca state park North entrance. There are. 2 restaurants within a short drive of the room and a convenience store located right across the road for drinks and snacks and gas and an ice cream shop. Right there at the cabin that also serves pizza.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Big Timbers

WE THOROUGHLY ENJOYED OUR STAY. EVERYTHING WAS PERFECT. OUR ROOM WAS CLEAN AND COMFORTABLE, AND SURPASSED OUR EXPECTATIONS.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024