Cabin 1 at Westhaven Lodge w/ Dock, Boat Lift & Beach on Big Bay

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A lakeside park with birch trees and a wooden deck.
A lakeside cabin with a canoe, chairs, and a grassy area.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden walls, a plaid sofa, a floral armchair, a small table, and a bookshelf.
A wooden cabin interior with a large window, a wooden bench, and a small table.
A wooden dock leading to a cabin surrounded by trees.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Vermilion

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Tower, MN
  • Place, Lake Vermilion
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fortune Bay Casino
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Tower

Located in Tower, this cabin is on the beach. Timbuktu Marina and Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Soudan Underground Mine State Park and Lake Vermilion State Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Map
Tower, MN

What's nearby

  • Lake Vermilion - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Fortune Bay Casino - 9 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Eagles Nest Lake Number Three - 28 min drive - 40.3 km
  • Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort - 38 min drive - 49.5 km
  • International Wolf Center - 42 min drive - 64.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tavern In The Bay - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gold Mine Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Good Ol Days Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Tower Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Sulu's Espresso Cafe - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabin 1 at Westhaven Lodge w/ Dock, Boat Lift & Beach on Big Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Cabin 1 at Westhaven Lodge w/ Dock, Boat Lift & Beach on Big Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cabin 1 at Westhaven Lodge w/ Dock, Boat Lift & Beach on Big Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabin 1 at Westhaven Lodge w/ Dock, Boat Lift & Beach on Big Bay?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Cabin 1 at Westhaven Lodge w/ Dock, Boat Lift & Beach on Big Bay located?

Nestled on the beach, this Tower cabin is steps from Lake Vermilion and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Fortune Bay Casino. Soudan Underground Mine State Park and Lake Vermilion State Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it. But was very disappointed in the shower, no pressure and water only came out on some of the holes on the shower head
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was a great place to rest after a day of fishing. I look forward to staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Definitely enjoyed my early season stay and being able to use the fireplace. The property is very conveniently located to several attractions. Only recommendation I have to pass on to others is to burn wood towards the back of the fireplace because the smoke curls over the edge if it’s towards the front and you will need to open a window to air it out. Otherwise, perfect for the getaway we needed to relax!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2026
We're glad you enjoyed your stay, Patrick. I'll try to remember to make a little note next to the fireplace to make the fire twoard the back of it to keep it from having smoke curl up into the cabin. Thanks for the advice!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location on Lake Vermillion was great - cabin was clean and as described. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views! We loved our stay. Super clean and well cared for property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall fishing trip

Awesome cabin and location had a great time fishing and exploring the lake
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Location

The property has a perfect location on the lake and is in quiet portion of the bay. The lodge is perfect for families and friends to enjoy fishing and golfing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cabin, very clean, quiet

Nice property, parking was easy, cabin was clean had EVERYTHING (except AC)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our time at this cabin on Lake Vermillion. It was perfect for the two of us and our yellow lab. Beautiful fireplace, and very large bathroom, heater was nice as it did get cool overnight. It had everything, deck table/chairs, gas grill, picnic table, dock and fire pit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Westhaven 3-day stay

Rustic cabin, exactly as described, with beautiful lakefront. We were there late in the season, so not many others around, but really enjoyed the property and the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Stay at Westhaven Lodge

We had an amazing time at Westhaven Lodge! The accommodations were perfect for our family and we had everything we needed. The lake was beautiful and so fun to explore. Hopefully we get a chance to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabin/Fishing Retreat

Cabin had everything we needed. Caught some delicious fish. The lift was great to have access to.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was quite easy. The furnishings were comfortable. The bed was a little to firm for my liking, but I got used to it. The front porch had a great view of the lake which my wife really enjoyed.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the cabin and the property. So private and quiet. Cabin was well stocked with dishes and pots and pans. Great that we had a dock with a boat lift too.Weather was warm so fishing was slow. We still enjoyed our stay and hope to return next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

September Stay

We stayed 5 nights, and had a great time. Everything we needed was at the cabin, it was a blessing our dog could come with us. The location is great, the cabin is very close to Lake Vermilion State Park and Bearhead State Park. Would recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Family Get Away!

We had a great time in Cabin 1, it is cozy but our family of 6 fit comfortably and we enjoyed the together time. The private dock is wonderful and the kids enjoyed hunting for beach glass and crayfish right in front. The owner was very easy to work with and went out of his way to make sure we were having fun , we will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thanks Gretchen. We enjoyed having your fun-loving family next door while we were staying in the Lodge for the weekend! You certainly made good use of the pontoon boat you rented. We'd love to have back soon!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Check-in
I wish I would have known there was no air-conditioning. They had 2 box fans available. Word to the wise, the mayflies are in a great abundance in June and July. Was hard to be out in the yard or by the water without the nuisance of them. It had a boat lift available and a nice dock to sit on and fish from. The lake was a very nice clean lake. Mayflies are only in healthy clean water so it must be excellent water lol Be sure to bring a flashlight with you in case the power goes out. The power was out our first night from a storm, and there was no flashlight available. The caretaker brought one over after I asked about one. We wish there would have been a little more water pressure in the shower, didn’t feel like you could get very clean in the shower after being in the lake. Nice but very rustic and primitive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary Celebration

Had a wonderful time. We reserved the lodge and the cabin. The cabin was perfect for one of our families. Clean and comfortable. We will recommend your lodge and cabin. Thank you for a great week.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thanks for the nice review, Gary. We hope you come back soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a nice time and the cabin was very clean. The bedroom doors didn't stay shut and the pressure in the shower wasn't great but that was the only problem we had.Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Guys Trip-Summer Fun

Location is perfect. Close boat ride to quality fishing spots. The cabin was clean but needs some new furniture. The boat lift needs to be fixed or replaced.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2020
The boat lift has been fixed! One of the blocks (pulleys) had broken, and it has been replaced. We're working on the new furniture...
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed in several cabins on various lakes in Ontario and in Minnesota. This one has many great advantages if you are bringing a boat and if you are fishing. The public boat ramp is very nice for launching the boat and is within a couple of miles and very easy to find. The private dock is nice and I especially liked the boat lift. My boat was not stained on the sides like when it sits in the water at some marinas where we have been. The view is spectacular and the cabin is close to the water. Nice deck with a gas grill, internet was great and Roku tv is a nice feature. We did have a problem with the plumbing and the maintenance guy worked on it right away but it was going into the weekend and could not get a plumber to come out so we had to leave early but it is something that was just unfortunate and the owner understood why we had to leave. The owner was good about getting us a refund through VRBO and we received most of it immediately except VRBO is dragging feet about getting us the remainder of the fees. Owner is working on that. I have to say the owner is great and easy to work with. We liked the cabin and location so much that we will book again only for a longer stay. Cabin was really clean when we arrived. Bathroom has been updated, kitchen has full sized refrigerator, microwave and all the cooking pots and pans and utensils. Overall, a definite thumbs up!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2026
Hi Dale, thanks for the good review. Aside from just bad timing on the plumbing issue (which we had fixed first thing Monday morning when we could finally get an expert to take care of the problem after you had the bad experience over the weekend), it seems your comment about not getting all of your partial refund back deals with how slow VRBO has been to refund their share of the refund that must go back to you. I've talked to them at least five times already to get that to you, and I have my VRBO rep working on it! (If you ask me, I think we deserve 5 stars -- VRBO not so much!)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabin 1

We had a great time on Lake Vermillion at Westhaven. Great weather, cabin was great. Nice deck. We met the caretakers and they were very nice. Had minor trouble with WiFi but Rodger helped us with that.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2020
Thanks Kristi! We're glad you had a great time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rustic Retreat ❤️

We had the most amazing time. The property is not only perfect but beautifully maintained and the view is spectacular. We also met the care takers and so enjoyed talking with them. Thank you. ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Fishing Retreat on Lake Vermilion

This separate little cabin from the primary Westhaven Lodge is great. It is cozy with a nice old school up north feel about it. The bathroom has been renovated. It includes it's own dock with boat lift and a nice deck facing the lake. Close proximity to The Vermilion Club, Fortune Bay & The Y Store is a bonus. Communicating with the owner was a breeze.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 October 2020
Thanks John, we're glad you had a good time and really liked the place. The info in your review is better than what I've got on my VRBO webpage!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great fishing trip

Everything was as expected. Basic cabin with everything we needed. Very clean! Beautiful scenery! The only thing bad thing… the mosquitoes! Not sure how the were getting into the cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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