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'Up North' vacation cabin on Mule Lake that Won't Disappoint

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Exterior
Interior detail
Coffee and/or coffee maker
Kitchen has stainless appliances and granite countertops
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Longville, MN
  • Mule Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Woman Lake Wildlife Management Area
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Blackwater Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

'Up North' vacation cabin on Mule Lake that Won't Disappoint

Nestled on the serene shores of Mule Lake, renowned for its crystal-clear waters and abundant fish, stands a charming cabin beckoning to those seeking a slice of lakeside paradise. This five-bedroom abode boasts all the comforts of home and then some.

Step inside to find a fully stocked kitchen, ready to facilitate culinary adventures or simple lakeside meals. With ample space for gathering, the kitchen transitions seamlessly into a cozy living area, perfect for unwinding after a day of fishing, swimming, or exploring.

But perhaps the true gem of this lakeside retreat lies outdoors. A sprawling deck offers panoramic views of the tranquil waters, inviting guests to bask in the warmth of the sun or sip morning coffee to the gentle lull of the lake breeze. As the day wanes, the deck transforms into an idyllic spot for evening relaxation, with ample seating for stargazing or swapping stories under the twilight sky.

The expansive yard is a playground for both young and old, featuring a swing set for the kids and plenty of space for outdoor games. And no lakeside retreat would be complete without a firepit, where marshmallows roast to golden perfection and tales are spun into the night against a backdrop of twinkling stars.

Descend the steps to the lake (36 to be exact) and behold the inviting waters of the lake; whether you seek the exhilaration of a brisk swim or the simple pleasure of floating lazily on the surface, this swimming area offers a sanctuary where time seems to stand still.

Whether it's casting a line into the pristine waters, lounging on the dock with a good book, taking a refreshing dip in the lake, or gathering around the firepit for s'mores and storytelling, this cabin retreat on Mule Lake offers an unforgettable escape into the heart of nature's beauty.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Longville

Located in Longville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Woman Lake Wildlife Management Area and Mule Lake Wildlife Management Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Longville, MN

What's nearby

  • Mule Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Woman Lake Wildlife Management Area - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Blackwater Lake - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Wabedo Lake - 13 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Little Boy Lake - 21 min drive - 19.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Docksider - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Common Grounds - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Patrick's Fine Dining - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Woodpile - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Paddle Inn - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Up North' vacation cabin on Mule Lake that Won't Disappoint pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 'Up North' vacation cabin on Mule Lake that Won't Disappoint?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Up North' vacation cabin on Mule Lake that Won't Disappoint?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'Up North' vacation cabin on Mule Lake that Won't Disappoint located?

This family-friendly Longville holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Mule Lake and Blackwater Lake. Woman Lake Wildlife Management Area and Heffron Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 112 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Molly U.

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

Family Reunion Plus

We had a wonderful stay and can't wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin is very cute and comfortable for a group! Wonderful fire pit area!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

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

Upscale lake home for family fun

Very roomy (5 bedrooms) with all conveniences you’d want. Good fishing, tubing, and campfire.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

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

Summer vacation

It was everything we were looking for. Would highly recommend the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

connie T.

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

Our Happy Place

This home is very comfortable and carefully equipped with everything needed in the kitchen and laundry areas. The furniture and decor are carefully selected for a relaxing time. We make use of the puzzle board and games. The yard and fire pit are well maintained and the lake is a favorite.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly J.

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

Another GREAT summer week on Mule Lake!!

Our family had a great time relaxing, playing games and fishing and enjoyed much-needed time up north. This was our third week on Mule Lake in this home and again we truly enjoyed the amenities of the home, the privacy the property affords, and the recreation of the lake. We are looking forward to future summer weeks back on Mule Lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing and accommodating cabin. We had two families a total of 10 of us and very comfortable in there. They offer some very nice games and the kitchen is very well stocked. Linda was very responsive to any questions or concerns we had. They were very easy to work with. Mule Lake offer some great fishing and some beautiful scenery.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

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

Mule Lake

Great place to stay. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia Z.

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

Girl’s getaway

Very nice lake home in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

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

Perfect family vacation

We had the best week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celeste V.

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

Beautiful cozy cabin

Such a cozy cabin and getaway with friends and family, my family and friends had a great time staying here. The host was super kind and helpful when we had any questions and concerns.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mimi B.

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

Fantastic Place!!!

This place is wonderful! Very clean and comfortable! We are already looking at our calendar to plan our next trip, and will definitely stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Another Great Year

This home is perfect for our family gathering. It is very well maintained and the owners are most accommodating. The lake is clear, great for fishing, swimming, boating and not crowded. We will be back for another year
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

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

Beautiful lake home

We totally enjoyed the hospitality offered by these owners! A welcome note for our family along with chocolate bars and a bottle of bubbly! Wonderful accommodations with all the appliances and comforts needed or wanted! Everyone loved the pontoon rides and great fishing. We'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail W.

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

Up North Mule Lake Cabin

Our stay at this beautiful, spacious Mule Lake cabin was better than we expected! The cabin was impeccably clean and the beds were some of the most comfortable we have ever slept in! The bathrooms were absolutely beautiful, and the kitchen had everything we needed to cook all our meals! Our host was excellent, readily available for questions and provided a beautiful stay for our up-north vacation. We felt so welcome and comfortable here, so much so that we didn't want to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

pjgarla g.

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

Girls trip

Ages 21 to 82. Ten of us, plenty of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt Z.

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

Beautiful Cabin and Location

We very much enjoyed our stay and everything about the experience was top notch. Linda was great to work with and very accommodating. The cabin and property were very clean and offered plenty of space for our family. The rental pontoon was very nice and fishing was good!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy D.

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

Great Family Time

My family & I had a wonderful time. We caught lots of fish, the boys did some wake boarding. The lake is just big enough for doing these things. Overall we had a great time being with the family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sandra V.

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

Another great week

This was our 3rd summer at Russ & Linda's beautiful property. Everything was very clean, and there were nice updates from last year. Fishing was good, and the weather was great for July. Linda was prompt & friendly when answering our questions. We had a wonderful week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha R.

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

Wonderful family-friendly house

This house was wonderful. We spent a weekend away with friends, including many young children. The house is well set up for kids with plenty of bedrooms, nice beds, and lots of outdoor area to run around. The beds are comfortable and the kitchen was well-equipped. Would definitely go again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary E.

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

Great vacation

The house was great. The kitchen had anything you could possibly need. It was super clean and well cared for. Mule lake is a good fishing lake which made everyone happy. The only negative were the steps to the lake. The view from house was beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Another Great Week

We have been coming to this property annually for about 3 years. We love the privacy, the clearness of the lake, and all of the amenities provided for us. It is always spotlessly clean, well equipped, and the owners are always welcoming and available for questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE B.

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

Family friendly cabin on beautiful large lake lot!

The cabin was exactly as we expected it to be, beautiful! We had plenty of room for 9 adults and 2 children. The view from the master bedroom is stunning! The kitchen was well equipped to handle everything from a pancake breakfast to a chili cookoff. It would be fun to go in the summer so we could enjoy the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy V.

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

Great place for families

The lake home is beautiful and roomy, and the location on Mule Lake is great! Our grandchildren, ages 1-6, had plenty of room to play, both inside and outside, and we like the level fire pit area. Fishing was good, too. We plan to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

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

Lovely time together on a quiet lake

We had 10 people: 8 adults and 2 kids under the age of 4. We had a wonderful time around the fire ring, fishing on the lake, and eating at the dinner table. Linda was a great and communicative host and we would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Linda Steffen, Licensed MN Real Estate Broker

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Russ and I call Brainerd our home, but our true love is heading to the Longville Mule Lake Cabin. Our worries and stress melt away as we take the scenic hour drive north on the winding road between the lakes and through the pines to Longville . We cherish the time spent with family and friends at the cabin on Mule Lake.

Why they chose this property

As a lifelong resident of Brainerd, known as the heart of lakes area, I discovered a whole new love for lake country when we purchased our Mule Lake cabin in Longville in 2011. The tranquility of Mule Lake, known for its' clarity and the thousands of feet of state-owned shoreline, is ideal for swimming, fishing, kayaking, and boating. Huge white pines line the lakeshore and attract many eagles and loons. We enjoy the small community and the many popular year round events that it hosts.

What makes this property unique

Surrounded by lakes and forest, Longville has been a popular vacation destination for many years. Located in North Central Minnesota, the area provides some of the best fishing, boating, water sports, hiking and biking in the summer and fall. The famous Longville Turtle Races have been enjoyed by all ages for many years. Every Wednesday afternoon from June through August, streams of cars descend on the little town of Longville on the shores of Girl Lake. Family-friendly activities are happening all year round in Longville.

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