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The Little Gem on Bluegill Bay

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A house with a view of a lake, surrounded by trees and a grassy yard.
A grassy area with a dock extending into a calm lake, surrounded by trees.
A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a ceiling fan, a wall-mounted heater, a wooden nightstand, and a window with purple curtains.
A modern kitchen with black cabinets, a stainless steel stove, a microwave, and a sink.
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a dining area with a round table and chairs, a television mounted on the wall, and a kitchen island.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Tenstrike, MN
  • Place, Gull Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Bemidji State Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Bemidji State University
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Suite

1 Queen Bed

Master suite

1 King Bed

Youth space

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Tenstrike

Tenstrike is home to this holiday home. Blackduck Municipal Golf Course and Bemidji Town and Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mississippi River and Pine Tree State Park.
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Tenstrike, MN

What's nearby

  • Gull Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Bemidji State Park - 21 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Bemidji State University - 26 min drive - 37.7 km
  • Paul Bunyan Park - 29 min drive - 40.5 km
  • Cedar Lakes Casino & Hotel - 44 min drive - 73.4 km

Getting around

  • Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Other Place - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Jake's Pizza - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Youngin Yerbich's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Seventy One Bar and Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Got-R-Dunn Saloon - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Little Gem on Bluegill Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 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 The Little Gem on Bluegill Bay ?

As of 31 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Little Gem on Bluegill Bay on 16 May 2027 start from NZ$2,110, 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 The Little Gem on Bluegill Bay ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Little Gem on Bluegill Bay ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Little Gem on Bluegill Bay ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Little Gem on Bluegill Bay located?

Located in Tenstrike, this family-friendly holiday home is steps from Gull Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Three Island Lake and Black Lake. Blackduck Lake and Beltrami Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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. 25 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little get away! Very clean and great set up. Everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun, quiet little spot right in the lake. It was a perfect weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake view was great and we love fishing. Used the paddle boat and kayaks to boat out to fish since it was difficult to do so from the dock due to winds and low water levels.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property! Beautifully decorated, everything you need and a great host! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean home. Attention to thoughtful details everywhere. Meghan was kind every step of the way. Loved the master suite and kitchen. Loved the dock and water activities!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time and the place worked out really well.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Went here and had a great weekend. Very relaxing property and awesome view of the lake. Will definitely stay there again when we come back to Gull Lake
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved everything about our stay! Home was super clean and Meghan was very responsive to all my questions. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect get away

Us and the kids had a great time kids like the Kayaks and the fire pits
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little cabin

We needed a place to stay near Bemidiji for a week while the kids were at language camp, plus some time to hang out as a family beforehand. Really fun little cabin on a quiet lake - with available kayaks!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet time on the lake

We loved this . The kitchen was very well equipped
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2025
Thank you so much! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gem of a cabin

Clean, spacious, and stocked with enough supplies to get us through a few days.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love this place

Quiet and well maintained. Great communication with the host. The attention to detail and the level of comfort for the guests is outstanding! Had a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

summertime fishing

loved it hope to return next year
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2024
Thank you so much! We look forward to hosting you in 2025!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serene Escape

Location was super! Very quiet and serene but able to access activities including Itasca State Park. Cabin was next to lake which was so peaceful and 2 fire pits. We all had a wonderful week!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake Gem

Cozy place very clean and beautiful! Quiet neighborhood in the country but close enough to blackduck and bemidji to explore or get supplies. We enjoyed our visit and would book this cabin again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 September 2023
Your kind words made our day! Thank you so much for the heartfelt review and for choosing to stay with us. We would be happy to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time booking The Little Gem.Meghan goes above and beyond making everything cozy, comfortable and well stocked. Very relaxing with stargazing at its finest.It was hard to leave.Great communication. Thank you!
Last year I had a puzzle made of our view. It was fun to put together.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Time Away!

We had a very relaxing time at The Little Gem. We fished a little, we took our puppy out for a swim and a few jumps off the dock, and we spent quality time with family. No work for the time we spent there made it even better! Meghan was super responsive and we didn't have any issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

UTV getaway

This was just perfect for two couples. When we weren’t riding or out for dinner, we enjoyed playing games and putting a puzzle together. Great find!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick visit

We had to make a trip to Bemidji with our family for a birthday party. Our stay at The Little Gem was perfect. We didn't have time to take the kayaks out but loved enjoying the view from the dock, campfire and s'mores by the lake and the simple comfort of the house. The space was clean, bright and inviting and we look forward to returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

my stay

very clean and wonderfully decorated cabin. the maser bed was very comfortable with great bedding. caught sunfish, northern pike and largemouth bass right off the dock. Megan was a wonderful host and I wouldn't hesitate for one second on booking again, The cabin was very comfortable and inviting
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 September 2023
You guys were great guests and I am so happy to hear you caught some fish too!!! Thanks again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was truly a "little gem" for our family's weeklong stay. Everything was well-thought out and very clean. There were also lots of lovely little touches to show that our hosts truly cared that we had a great experience from start to finish. Our kids loved the s'more supplies that included huge marshmallows, some peanut butter cups for us to try a new variation (which was a big hit) and even fun sparkles to add to the fire. While we didn't end up using the sparkles, it is just an indicator of the extra little (and sometimes not-so-little) things our hosts included to add a little magic. We all really loved the delicious, local, baked goods left for us in the freezer to heat up and enjoy on our first morning.Meghan was very responsive when we had questions and was very quick to go the extra mile for minor needs that we had. She also made sure that we were more than prepared for the especially hot weather we experienced by making sure the AC was running well and doing some extra maintenance on it just in case.The property itself is comfortable with nice beds, a beautiful lake complete with pedal boat and kayaks. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook some meals, and strong WiFi throughout the house which was needed as my husband and I were both working remotely during the day.Thank you for a wonderful experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Lake Home

My family loved our stay at this property. Having the lake right there was great for star gazing at night, taking the kayaks out to explore the lake and checkout the birds, and to splash around in. We also explored the surrounding area and can't say enough about how fun the Bemidji area is (my kids are already saying they miss it). After a day of playing and exploring, the house provided a comfortable home base to recharge and rest. Meghan, the host, was very communicative and thoughtful. I would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Labor Day Weekend at Gull Lake

Property was as described! Plenty of room for the 5 of us. Communication was great and the property was clean. Very close to the lake with private dock to put your boat. Kayaks on site with life jackets, etc. Air conditioning was turned on and cool upon our arrival. Two fire pits, one close to the cabin and the other closer to the water. Will definitely stay here again if I’m ever in the area! Thanks Meghan for the great experience for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 September 2023
Thank you so much!! So happy to host your family for for the last weekend of the summer!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection!

Everything we could have needed was provided. This was my first time doing something like this and it could not have been easier. All of my questions were answered in a timely fashion, all normal home accoutrements (cookware, towels, coffee, and even S'MORES!) were there, and they even provided enough wood for two nights worth of bonfires (which was a HUGE convenience for me so I didn't have to buy any). The whole process and stay was absolutely painless and I would absolutely choose to stay here anytime in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 September 2023
Adam and his crew were great guests! Thank you again for staying and have a wonderful summer!
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