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

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor barbecue
The current price is NZ$246
avg per night

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Shevlin, MN
  • Place, Itasca State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Itasca State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mississippi Headwaters
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower
The current price is NZ$246
avg per night

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About the area

Lake Itasca

Located in Lake Itasca, this hotel is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Evergreen Gifts & Fun Park is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Itasca State Park. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.

What's nearby

  • Itasca State Park - 3 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Itasca State Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Lake Itasca - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Mississippi Headwaters - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Cedar Lakes Casino & Hotel - 51 min drive - 89.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Please see our other listings:

NEW LISTING! 1902 Cabin: https://www.vrbo.com/3782110

Unit 1: https://www.vrbo.com/2823826?unitId=3395838&childrenCount=0&noDates=true&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=earned:vrbo:sharecopylink:USA&utm_content=2823826&oc=aGYNBdxZu9OlcisOFYRoB

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 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

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

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include 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 pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park?

As of 3 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park on 26 May 2026 start from NZ$246, 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 {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Great stay

Early in the season, it was a great location with access to the park and much more.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry E.

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

Great Place!

clean, comfortable, wonderful place to stay close to Itasca State Park, Park Rapids, Minnesota, Bemidji, Minnesota. Wonderful outdoor experience great accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonahtan M.

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

Big timbers - Great location.

Great property and great location for biking, hiking, and swimming in Itasca!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jess r.

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

Great stay!

This was a great place to unwind after a day out in Itasca. Clean, cozy and private without being secluded. Friendly hosts with delicious ice cream, they even add a cherry on top!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger S.

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

Fall Getaway

Clean, classy property in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

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

Clean and close to State Park

We had a great time staying here. Very clean and only a few minutes away from Itasca state park. We'll definitely come back and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jamie d.

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

Cutie cabins

Cutie little cabins in the woods
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cleanest lodging I’ve stayed in for quite some time! Gracious host!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isabella B.

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

Family Get Away

My family and I enjoyed our stay and loved how close it was to the park and long lake! It was clean and the property manager was readily available to answer any and all questions! We will hopefully be able to book our stay here again for next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom J.

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

Awesome

Great room and very friendly staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly as advertised! Nice place; friendly host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth E.

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

July 2024

Absolutely loved this place! It was perfect for what we needed while spending time with family a short distance away. We definitely will try and book this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

Big Timbers Lodging

Very nice property. Very close to Itasca State Park. Nice to have C store on property. Good dining options nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Nice property

Rented a room at Big Timbers to attend a wedding in Itasca State park. Loved the proximity to the park and the room was lovely. Clean, updated, quiet and an ice cream shop next door. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane A.

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

Little Motel

This was the perfect location for our stay in upper Minnesota. The little motel is clean and modern with a log cabin feel. This is our second stay here and we tried a different room, which was also lovely. We would definitely stay again@
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

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

Big Timbers lodging

We stayed two nights to enjoy Itasca State Park. We were fortunate to meet property owner Christine , very personable. Everything met our expectations and wouldn’t hesitate to book again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen Z.

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

Short vacay

Small but nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marla T.

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

Long weekend

It was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was very clean, new and nice. The owners were very accommodating to answer questions and provide extra items in the rooms. The proximity to Itasca State Park was convenient. I would definately stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marge H.

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

Beautiful place right outside Itasca State Park

My husband, daughter and grandson spent two nights at Tall Timber will we explored the area. The lodging is lovely and clean and everything we needed for our stay. Our host Christine is wonderful. An added bonus is the gift shop, ice cream and pizza right on site!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary V.

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

Perfect location

Perfect location at the north entrance to Itasca State Park and the Mississippi headwaters. The room was quiet and clean, the towels were big and fluffy, the bed was very comfortable and there was ice cream across the parking lot. Couldn’t ask for anything more!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful new building with spacious rooms, modern amenities, comfy queen beds. Across the street from Itasca State Park North entrance.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

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

Great spot just outside itasca

Super easy access for me and my dog to hike in Itasca state park. Clean and rooms were new. Check in and out were simple and straight forward. Hopefully will be back this winter for some snowmobiling.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LYNN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is directly across the street from the north entrance of Lake Itasca, the Headwaters of the Mississippi. Beautiful north woods quiet experience. The owners are wonderful people that add to the stay. This is perfect for those who love the out of doors.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023