The Definition of Get-Away-from-it-All!

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A small cabin with a red roof by a lake, surrounded by trees.
A lakeside setting with a dock, chairs, and a picnic table.
A wooden staircase in a forested area with a wooden railing.
A compact kitchen with wooden walls, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a small dining table.
A corner sectional sofa with patterned cushions in a room with wooden walls and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Soak and unwind
    Relax in the top-rated spa pool, celebrated for ultimate comfort.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Your private hideaway
    Guests love the secluded location for peace and quiet.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • On beach
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Waubun, MN
  • Place, Elbow Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Itasca State Park
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Shooting Star Casino
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Loft

2 Single Beds

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Spaces

Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Waubun

Located in Waubun, this cabin is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Itasca State Park and Elbow Lake. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Map
Waubun, MN

What's nearby

  • Elbow Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Itasca State Park - 26 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Itasca State Park - 45 min drive - 61.3 km
  • Lake Itasca - 45 min drive - 61.3 km
  • Shooting Star Casino - 48 min drive - 64.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪MPSC Dinning Hall - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Dave's Cafe - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪The Squirrel Cage - ‬39 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Definition of Get-Away-from-it-All! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at The Definition of Get-Away-from-it-All!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Definition of Get-Away-from-it-All!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Definition of Get-Away-from-it-All! located?

Situated on the beach, this cabin is steps from Elbow Lake and 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from Tulaby Lake. Itasca State Park and Big Basswood Lake are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 116 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a perfect weekend away! Can't wait to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Solitude, nature, relaxation, aaaahhhhh.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is PERFECT! It is completely off the grid and so quiet. My husband and I brought our E bikes (the real ones). I didn't ride much as I was happy just looking at the veiw, but he REALLY enjoyed being in the woods. And we both enjoyed relaxing in the cabin just watching movies in the evening. The best was the South America episode about E bikes! lol
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin is a perfect spot for going off grid for a few days. Pack like your camping, for food and cooking. The weather was great. We brought our paddle boards and fishing boat. The lake is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Been there 3 times over last few years. Brought boat once and side by side twice . We bring our smoker and always have the best gettway. Only place I like to go for father son trips finally got the wife to got145 miles on ranger sauna and hot tub can't beat . We bring wood and have awesome memories
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is definitely a little slice of heaven. Very private and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what we were looking for. Everything is as described, cabin and property are very nice. No issues with road in 4wd pickup. Great fishing off the dock. AC worked great even in apparently record heat for the area. Outhouse was nice and clean, hot tub was great too. Very nice location, feels isolated, no noise from roads or anything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There is no bathroom anymore, be prepared to #1 outside in the woods.The property was very dirty, bugs, & dust everywhere. The price of the property was not worth it especially with those conditions. The check-in was easy and the view of the lake was beautiful.*Overall I give it 4/10*
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best get away. This was exactly what me and my friend group needed.It was secluded it had hot tub and lakefront property. It was beautiful.Sara also provided a bunch of utensils and cooking where.10-10
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was very nice. We made sure we brought water for kitchen area. Bring wood for fire and wood burning sauna. Very peaceful and relaxing. Hot tub was awesome. Would definitely be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary trip

We got away and fished and relaxed 😌 Had a great just us trip !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Had a nice view of the lake and the hot tub was amazing at night. The cabin was warm too so didn't have a problem with heat
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Breathtaking!!! Perfect "off the grid" R&R place for my wife and I.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

Very remote place to get away. Beautiful location. Enjoyed my time there.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Sanctuary

This was a perfect quiet getaway for us! Didnt want to leave!!!! Will definitely be back for a more extended stay next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer Vacation

This place was perfect! My partner and I enjoyed taking the paddle boards, kayak, and peddleboat. It was clean when we got there and while we say some comments complaining about the outhouse it wasn't bad at all. Thank you so much for the wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location and property. Very quiet and secluded. Just what we were looking for. The cabin was as advertised and served its purpose. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars was due to cleanliness.The cabin was not clean when we arrived and there was a lot of trash on the grounds. This was disappointing. Having usable cleaning supplies is necessary to clean effectively. With a little extra love this place could be really special.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation with the Dogs

It was perfect. I didn't see any people for days and I loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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Remote and quiet. Good fishing
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Getaway

You are all by yourself and we loved it. Quiet lake and a hot tub that took away all our aches and pains. We will definitely be back. The true definition of being Alone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2025
So happy to hear you enjoyed what makes this property unique and special! This property tends to elicit strong reactions one way or the other. Many people (like us) absolutely love it for the reasons you mentioned. Others arrive and are not as charmed by it's rustic solitude. I encourage all guests to read the description and reviews to determine if this space is for you before booking. I do hope you book again. You left everything in great condition. Sara
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place is amazing we had a blast !!! A couple grill tools , a paper towel rack in kitchen would be great! The lift upstairs is a bit tight but we made it work . Overall everything it said it was !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 3rd stay at the Hilton Tilton. First stay though in several years. Several upgrades had been made and the place keeps getting better. Caught several walleyes and Northerns off the dock. Really enjoyed the kayak and used the paddle boat. Fired up the wood fired sauna several times for a good sweat and at night we relaxed in the hot tub. Outhouse was very clean and did not detect any bad odors. Weather was perfect for our stay. Check in and out was very smooth. We will be back for a 4th time in the future. Great location and great lake for activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Meh

Nothing to brag about. Go camping instead.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

GLAMPING at its finest

We needed a little getaway and this was the perfect place for it! I actually loved that it doesn’t have indoor plumbing or running water. It felt like camping in the middle of winter. But camping at its finest! The hot tub and sauna were amazing! The property is beautiful. The beds were comfortable. Make sure to bring your own sheetsThe owners were very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun 2022
So happy you enjoyed the property and all it had to offer in a tough and LOOONG winter:)
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