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A Cozy Cabin in the Woods, Many Trails And A Little Lake
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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 489.2 sq m
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Shevlin, MN
- Place, La Salle Lake State Recreation Area22 min drive
- Place, Itasca State Park30 min drive
- Place, Itasca State Park31 min drive
- Airport, Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional)30 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bunk Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Futon
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
A Cozy Cabin in the Woods, Many Trails And A Little Lake
We are surrounded by wildlife out here, and lots of towering pines. The cabin is tucked into the forest with rolling hills, solid forest and tons of trails. The little lake is secluded, not developed and the kayaks/canoe/row boat are free to you to use. In June and July the lake is great to paddle, by August it is quite weedy and less desirable to paddle. After the weeds die down in the fall it is fun to paddle again. It is full of wildlife and beautiful flowers and plants all season. Swans come to visit, beavers, and all sorts of creatures. There is an additional lake much bigger than ours less than a mile down the dirt road that is wonderful to paddle as well all season long . The cabin was designed for a couple but we added a bunk bed because so many of our guests want to bring more family. There is a private campfire area landscaped in a little cove with big boulders right out the cabin's front door. The cabin has a queen bed and a bunk in the open living space. A propane fireplace sets in the center of the cabin, a full kitchen that is equipped with all eating/cooking utensils, coffee maker, toaster, blender, crock, & baking sheets, an open living space, the bathroom is custom built with a double headed shower with a built in bench, custom sink and shelves, all the linens are provided and meticulously cleaned for the kitchen, bed, & bath. We outfit the cabin with children's games, coloring, etc. , adult's games like cribbage, family conversation starters, puzzles, books & magazines & don't forget the DVD collection if you want to hole up and watch movies! Outside, the deck wraps around so you can watch the wildlife, which has included bear, turkeys, deer, tons of squirrels and rabbits, a porcupine that tried to eat our front door, birds and many others. We supply chairs for sitting and a charcoal BBQ grill. A starry sky here is amazing and can be so quiet at night it is gorgeous. A Winter stay is my favorite, as we leave snowshoes for the guests and it is the most secluded time of the year. Our guests have even brought and decorated Christmas trees! Since we are right on the snowmobile trail guests can hop right on their snowmobiles for a day on the trails too. ATVs are welcome here as well and there are epic trails 25 minutes away. 100's of feet of forest separate you from the nearest anything on the property, the cabin is private. There are 200 acres all together to explore and hundreds of acres of public land too. We operate as The Black Lantern Resort and privacy is our forte. All the acreage is very fun to explore. The lake is great for spotting wildlife and beavers since they built a hut and dammed up the lake, it is fun to fish too, not for swimming though. We have a little dock house that has life jackets and some fishing gear in it that our guests are welcome to use. A playground is there for the children too:) We encourage people to bring bicycles as well. Please, please understand that we do not accept pets, we can't do it, please do not ask. We have had costly damage done from when we used to welcome pets. We now are pet free inside the cabins and cater to those with allergies. People with allergies take this very seriously because a pets presence can physically harm them. Thank you for understanding our policy to protect our cabins and guests.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
We love children! There is lots to explore!
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Our apologies, but we can't do this any longer.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Guests may smoke outside.
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
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
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Shevlin
Located in Shevlin, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. Headwaters Science Center and Paul Bunyan Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Sculpture Walk and Paul Bunyan's Animal Land. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Shevlin, MN
What's nearby
- La Salle Lake State Recreation Area - 22 min drive - 24.8 km
- Itasca State Park - 30 min drive - 35.9 km
- Itasca State Park - 31 min drive - 38.5 km
- Mississippi Headwaters - 32 min drive - 37.3 km
- Bemidji State University - 34 min drive - 45.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Solway Bar - 14 min drive
- Village Cafe - 8 min drive
- S&S Outlet - 13 min drive
- Country Inn - 8 min drive
- Silver Creek Saloon - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
12 March 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Danielle H.
11 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Danielle H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good
Gus B.
1 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gus B.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Michelle B.
19 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy




Michelle B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Mary S.
27 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mary S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Jasmine O.
12 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jasmine O.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Megan B.
14 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy




Megan B.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Michelle B.
13 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michelle B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Ruth B.
25 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ruth B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Korre S.
10 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin and location
Korre S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Joleen S.
17 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cabin
Joleen S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Jt M.
11 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend away
Jt M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christine R.
3 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Christine R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Leah W.
10 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best anniversary!
Leah W.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stuart K.
14 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved this place!
Stuart K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Shelby H.
9 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway!
Shelby H.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kelly B.
26 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Kelly B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sheila B.
9 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
School Reunio
Sheila B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Shelley B.
19 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Time
Shelley B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Patricia W.
13 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
better than expected cabin
Patricia W.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ann J.
11 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3 day stay
Ann J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sonya B.
16 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Sonya B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Denise W.
4 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and Comfortable
Denise W.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Scott M.
30 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Reprieve
Scott M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ryan K.
28 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Solo Getaway
Ryan K.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
About the host
Hosted by Annie Plocher
My name is Annie Plocher and we run this place with every family member and friend we can! It takes an army
:) We all just love this place, it is a meticulously maintained property and lots of fun. We are easy breezy people and are here to help you do nothing or everything and enjoy yourself!
:) We all just love this place, it is a meticulously maintained property and lots of fun. We are easy breezy people and are here to help you do nothing or everything and enjoy yourself!
Why they chose this property
My family vacationed to a LITTLE cabin in the woods right by here where we indulged by cooking on a wood stove, pumping our own water and using kerosene lamps instead of electricity, and card games instead of TV. I have not been able to shake this part of the forest and it is where my heart is. I came back to Northern MN the first chance I realized I couldn't live without it.
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