Nestled at the lakefront, this 1-bedroom cabin accommodates 7 guests with 1 bathroom. It features a private boat dock for water activities and is pet-friendly, making it suitable for families seeking adventure. Enjoy scenic water views while exploring nearby Trout Lake and Mud Lake for hiking, biking, kayaking, and motorboating.
Highlights
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Walk to Trout Lake
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Barbecue
Onsite parking available
Internet
Dock
Refrigerator
Pet-friendly
Explore the area
Bovey, MN
Trout Lake
Place, Trout Lake
1 min walk
The Myles Reif Center Performing Arts Center
Place, The Myles Reif Center Performing Arts Center
15 min drive
Pokegama Golf Course
Place, Pokegama Golf Course
20 min drive
Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing)
Airport, Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing)
47 min drive
Where you'll sleep
1 bedroom (sleeps 8)
Additional Sleeping (Loft)
+1
4 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed
Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Full Bathroom
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
Waterfront Cabin on Trout Lake w/ Private Dock!
2-Acre Property | 2 Fire Pits | Gas Grill | Kayaks & Canoe
Make waves at 'The Northern JEM,' a 1-bedroom + loft, 1-bathroom, and 3-season porch Bovey vacation rental! With 300 feet of private shoreline and your own dock, it’s a hub for water skiing, fishing, and boating. When you’re ready to explore beyond the water, hit the trails for hiking and biking, tee off at nearby golf courses, or browse shops and restaurants in Grand Rapids. Plan your trip to this Trout Lake cabin today!
-- THE PROPERTY --
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS - Private Bedroom: Queen bed - Loft: Queen bed & 4 twin beds - Additional Sleeping: Queen air mattress & portable crib
OUTDOOR LIVING - Three-season porch w/ dining table - High chair
INDOOR LIVING - 46" flat-screen TV w/ Amazon Firestick & DVD player - Stereo/receiver & wood-burning stove - Dining table (seats 8) - No air conditioning
ACCESSIBILITY - 2-story cabin, step-free entrance, full bedroom & bathroom on main level - Stairs to dock & lake access, in-ground & above-ground steps
- Near boat launches & beaches - Restaurant on lake: Smoke on the Water - Golf course on lake: Eagle Ridge Golf Course - 8 miles to Grand Rapids: Rapids Brewing Company, Dotties Hometown Cafe & Beno's, Brewed Awakenings, Sammy's Pizza Restaurant & Tavern, Lake Lover Vintage, Clara's Cupboard Antiques and More - 9 miles to Judy Garland Museum - 11 miles to Forest History Center - 12 miles to Tioga Beach & Pokegama Lake
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking inside the cabin. Smoking outside is permitted with proper cleanup of cigarette remnants - Pet friendly w/ $100 fee (+ fees & taxes, 2 pets max) - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - This 2-story cabin offers a step-free entrance. The full bedroom and bathroom are on the main level - Stairs to dock & lake access, in-ground & above-ground steps - 2 vehicles park comfortably in the driveway; additional vehicles and trailer(s) should park along the cul-de-sac edge. Please do not block private driveway entrances - The property does not have air conditioning
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Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
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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
Bovey
Located in Bovey, this cabin is on the waterfront. Itasca County Historical Society Museum and The Gilbert Mansion are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Old Central School and Forest History Center. Travelling with kids? Consider The Myles Reif Center Performing Arts Center and Judy Garland Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
The Myles Reif Center Performing Arts Center - 15 min drive - 16.7 km
Pokegama Lake - 18 min drive - 19.9 km
Pokegama Golf Course - 20 min drive - 22.4 km
Greyhound Bus Museum - 45 min drive - 68.2 km
Getting around
Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing) - 45 min drive
Restaurants
Taco Bell - 11 min drive
Smoke On The Water - 16 min drive
Burger King - 11 min drive
Rapids Brewing Company - 11 min drive
Sammy's Pizza & Restaurant - Grand Rapids - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Waterfront Cabin on Trout Lake w/ Private Dock! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront Cabin on Trout Lake w/ Private Dock!?
As of 21 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront Cabin on Trout Lake w/ Private Dock! on 22 September 2026 start from NZ$1,110, 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 Waterfront Cabin on Trout Lake w/ Private Dock!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Waterfront Cabin on Trout Lake w/ Private Dock!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Waterfront Cabin on Trout Lake w/ Private Dock!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Waterfront Cabin on Trout Lake w/ Private Dock! located?
This family-friendly Bovey cabin is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Trout Lake and Mud Lake. Swan River and Trout Lake Eagle Wildlife Management Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a great family vacation at the Trout Lake cabin! It was convenient to have our boat at the dock and were happy to be able to bring our dog with. The sunroom and fire pit were beautiful additions to the cabin.
We really enjoyed our stay on trout lake! Nick was an amazing host and very responsive to our needs.The lake is beautiful and great for fishing. We caught everything from walleye, perch, large and small mouth bass, northern, sunfish bluegill, and crappie! My kiddos had a great time! The property has a boat dock which worked great for my dad’s boat, and kayaks and canoes for the kiddos. A couple things to note: There are a lot of steps leading to the dock, so this property may not be best for those with mobility issues.The only downside to this property is that is doesn’t have air conditioning. Temperatures were abnormally high that week, but we did our best to stay cool. Regardless, we will be back!
I would recommend to bring your own bath towels. The bath towels there were pretty old and not very nice. The location is quiet and peaceful. The cabin served its purpose for a weekend.
We were in the area for medical reasons. The cabin has beautiful views, lake, trees, wildlife. Inside was equally as beautiful and has everything you could need. Wed stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Christine
18 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful space - just what we needed to rest and relax. So pretty and quiet - a peaceful place. Had everything we needed! Owner super responsive and had all the info we needed right at hand.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
The linens (both bedding and the bath/kitchen towels) could use refreshing and/or replacing. But overall the place is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Andy
23 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful property with up north feel on a great (super clear) lake. Very Nice!!!
We had the pleasure of staying at The Gem while visiting family in Bovey. It was such a beautiful location (that is saying something considering we are from Alaska) with everything you could need. We had a wonderful time fishing on the lake and were quite successful. The sunroom was a fantastic surprise on arrival. We look forward to staying again while visiting family in the near future.
Enjoyed our stay at this lake home. Very convenient to Grand Rapids and Hibbing with easy access to golf and trails. Bed was comfy. Host was responsive when needed. Loved having the bald eagle pair hanging around along with a juvenile. Were surprised one day by an actual flock of downy woodpeckers flitting through the trees around the cabin!
We stayed Sunday thru Thursday. The weather was beautiful. Actually had a glass looking lake one morning when we went kayaking. The loons sang their songs and actually had eagles flying back and forth from our shore to another across the lake. We had everything we needed and will be returning. Lovely at the end of the Cul de sac, neighbors and the lake were very quiet. Just what we needed. The addition of the 3 season porch was a welcome and wonderful surprise. My husband had just gotten out of the hospital and it was perfect for him to sit and enjoy Thank you very much for a lovely experience
This was our first visit to this property and we loved it! I especially loved it being tucked back on a cul-de-sac. We had essentially no traffic and only had neighbors a couple of the days we were there.The property was very well maintained. Our family spent most of our time, when not on the lake, in the 3 season room. I loved the floor to ceiling windows. We spent many hours playing cards in this space. The fishing was great once we figured out the lake! We caught some really nice walleye, smallmouth, and large mouth bass as well a some northerns.My only complaint, although more a suggestion is regarding the shower. The shower is pretty small and it would have been nice to have been able to adjust the direction of the shower head.All in all, we loved this vacation and hope to return!
We enjoyed our stay at this cabin. We stayed with our young adult children and brought the boat.
Positive/Pros:
Located on a quiet dead-end road
3 season porch was fantastic
Lake is nice/clean water/large in size
Public boat landing is close and easy to find
Size of cabin/layout was perfect for the 4 of us
Dock for boats
Plenty of wood for bon fire and wood stove--which we needed one night as it was quite cool
Plenty of parking-we were able to park our boat and truck near the cabin
Not far from Grand Rapids if you need anything
Internet was a nice surprise so my daughter could work on her class while we were there
It's quite an elevation change from the cabin to the dock with quite a few stairs so anyone not in good shape may have issues navigating the incline, though there is a bench about half way to rest on.
The Northern Gem was everything we needed and more for our vacation! The cabin and property were spacious and clean. They have chairs and a picnic table for sitting on the patio and have a new porch that was a great place to eat and play games, etc. The owner was very informative and easy to work with!
The kitchen is stocked with everything we needed! The only thing that could be improved are the mattresses in the loft!
Going down to the dock has a lot of stairs but was great exercise! There is a nice dock by the water. We rented a pontoon from R&R in Grand Rapids. They deliver and pick up!! The cabin is in a great location, very close to Grand Rapids. Our favorite places to eat were Sammies Pizza, Mad Dogs and Rapids Brewery! It is very close to Eagle Ridge golf course, which also has a nice restaurant/ bar/ golf course! Thanks for helping us to have a great vacation!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Andy
3 July 2023
We loved it
Our stay at Northern Jem was excellent! The cabin was more than sufficient and we had plenty of room. All of our five children had thier own bed. We very much enjoyed the three seasons room where we ate most of our meals. The property is beautiful and full of birds and squirrels. We saw deer multiple times on the road to and from the cabin.
We enjoyed fishing from the private dock (lots of perch there that you can hardly keep off your hook) and fishing from a boat where we caught lots of bass and a few bluegill. Our youngest caught a 17" small mouth bass which he will remember forever. Some reviews mention the steps from the cabin to to dock, so we knew what to expect there. It was a bit of a work out each time, but it's good leg strengthening activity!
Communication with the owner was excellent. I had one question during our stay and he responded promptly.
Archival
8/10 Good
4 August 2016
Nice Cabin. Lots of stairs to the lake
My husband and I were at Trout lake for a fishing event, and we came early to scout out the lake. We overall had a good stay the Northern Jem. The cabin is very clean, well decorated, and has everything you might need in the kitchen. The owners were responsive with any questions that came up. The area around the cabin was quite beautiful and there were deer that walked through the paths every morning. There was enough parking for our boat trailer and probably 2 other vehicles. We brought our 19 ft Lund fishing boat and the dock was good. There are big walleye, small mouth, and northern in this lake. I also caught a lot of rock bass off of the dock.
Overall, this was a nice cabin on a decent fishing lake.
Some "words of advice" for summer travelers to this cabin (the following is no fault of the cabin, but I mention because it may provide some guidance with choosing this cabin for your vacation)
- We came during a very HOT week with temps in the 90s every day and high humidity (dew points in the upper 60s). The temps usually get down to 50s at night in northern MN, but when we were there they got down to 75ish. We had the windows open with all fans on ect and the coolest it got in the cabin was around 80 degrees most nights. There was one night were we there was a breeze which was SUPER helpful. For perspective, our towels would not dry inside or outside on the line over the night from the heat and humidity. The hot sun was able to dry them during the day though. We are fairly tolerant people, but we were pretty miserable as there was no real “escape” from the heat except to go places in the car for some air-conditioning. So, if you are planning a mid-summer vacation, keep this in mind.
-There are over 60+ stairs between the dock and the cabin. Some of the stairs are on a hill/incline so it is more than just stairs. I read on another review that there were stairs, but I didn't anticipate quite this many. We are young and healthy so didn't have any issues with them, but for someone that was older or has joint issues, getting up and down could definitely be an issue. My 70 yo father would not be able to make it up and down the stairs.
All of that being said, I would consider coming back in the fall or spring when the weather was cooler.
We had an amazing stay at this cabin! It was exceptionally clean, peaceful, and the perfect place to relax and unwind. The cabin had all the modern amenities we could ask for while still feeling cozy and welcoming. Everything was well-maintained and thoughtfully set up, making our stay comfortable from start to finish. There is a little hike to the lake which was fine, just plan your trips or send the kiddos up. The host was incredibly attentive and responsive, letting us know not to hesitate to reach out if we needed anything. Their hospitality made us feel welcomed and ensured we had everything we needed for a wonderful stay. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a clean, modern, and relaxing cabin getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2026
We're so glad you had an amazing stay and found the cabin clean, peaceful, and comfortable from start to finish. It's wonderful to hear the modern amenities and cozy setup added to your relaxation, and that the little hike to the lake was part of the fun. Hearing that you'd absolutely stay again and would recommend it to others means a lot. Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful review!
Everything you could need is supplied. The new addition of the 3 season porch is wonderful. We didn’t realize it was so high up from the lake. Enjoyed watching the eagles. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lisa Phillips
22 August 2022
Adorable cabin on the lake!
The cabin with all its lovely colors and rustic charm was the perfect getaway. We loved the loft with multiple beds. The new enclosed porch was a great addition where we played games, had meals and hung out. Cabin had all the items we needed for meals, plenty of towels, and games. A cozy spot for family to reconnect, make memories and enjoy each other in a beautiful space. It rained while we were there, so there was some lake time but not as much as we would have liked. We used the canoe which was nice to have available. The grounds surrounding the cabin with the tree canopy was lovely and wonderful. We would definitely book in the future for family vacations. Thank you.
We enjoyed a wonderful week at The Northern Jem. Trout Lake is a gift of nature and this very private waterfront cottage provided an exceptional shoreline to enjoy this lakeside experience.
This was my second time renting here, still as wonderful as I remember from 2 years ago. They also made some updates to the place that are beautiful! Great place to relax with the family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Laudan
24 May 2022
Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your cabin with us! We had a lovely relaxing weekend. The space has all the basic things you will need. It's cozy and the star of the show is the view of the lake. The space is getting some finishing touches with the addition of the new sun room, but is still totally wonderful. Classic Minnesota cabin :)