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Golf
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
NZ$1,255
avg per night

Explore the area

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Side Lake, MN
  • Place, McCarthy Beach State Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Scenic State Park
  • Place, Greyhound Bus Museum
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 28)

1 Bedroom Cabin - Cedar Lodge

1 Queen Bed

2 Bedroom Cabin - Pine Lodge

1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

2 Bedroom Cabin - Pine Lodge

1 Queen Bed

2 Bedroom Villa - Birch Lodge

2 Double Beds

2 Bedroom Villa - Birch Lodge

1 Queen Bed

2 Bedroom Villa - Oak Lodge

2 Double Beds

2 Bedroom Villa - Oak Lodge

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

1 Bedroom Cabin - Cedar Lodge

Toilet · Shower only

2 Bedroom Cabin - Pine Lodge

Toilet · Shower only

2 Bedroom Villa - Birch Lodge

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

2 Bedroom Villa - Oak Lodge

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
The current price is NZ$1,255
avg per night

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About the area

Side Lake

Located in Side Lake, this resort is in a rural area and on a lake. Iron Man Statue and Hibbing Historical Society are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at McCarthy Beach State Park and Lake Leander. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • McCarthy Beach State Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Redhead Mountain Bike Park - 38 min drive - 31.9 km
  • Bob Dylan's House - 46 min drive - 42.4 km
  • Greyhound Bus Museum - 46 min drive - 42.1 km
  • Fairview Range Medical Center - 47 min drive - 44.6 km

Getting around

  • Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bimbo's Octagon - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The camp fire - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Uncle B's Luv Shak - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Byer Bistro - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Your own private resort on the fabulous Sturgeon River Chain of Lakes!

FEBRUARY-MARCH-APRIL SNOWMOBILE SPECIAL!!

$500 a night for the Lodge, 3 bedroom/2 bath living quarters above, and a 2-stall heated garage for the sleds. The Lodge is a great place to hang-out, eat, drink, play pool, and watch TV after a long day on the trails. TWO NIGHT MIN.

Located right off of the beautiful Taconite Trail in Northern Minnesota. Access to thousands of miles of great trails (Vermillion, Ely, Rapids, Crane Lake, Etc.) right from the garage. Plenty of restaurants, bars, gas stations throughout the area and off the trails.


For our regular Spring, Summer, and Fall guests:

Planning a large group gathering? Then this is the place for you!!

Sturgeon Landing is a small, private resort on the very popular Sturgeon River chain of lakes that specifically caters to family reunions, multi-family vacations, and all other large groups (ie. scrapbooking, book club, corporate retreat, etc.). This beautiful property boasts four separate cabins, a large and newly remodeled lodge and screen house, full laundry facilities, and a fitness room - all air conditioned and all yours! We do not rent individual cabins. RENTAL PERIOD IS FRIDAY - THURSDAY.

Located just 20 miles north of Hibbing, Minnesota, this incredible property provides our visitors with the entire resort property and complete water access to all five lakes on the chain and just a ¼ mile away from McCarthy State Beach, one of the best public beaches in the state! Whether you come for swimming, fishing, water skiing, tubing, hiking and ATV trails, the scenery, or prefer just sitting in a chair and reading a book, you will not be disappointed. Deep water landing located right next door for those guests that want to bring their own boats/pontoons - dock space included with every rental. Don't have a boat? Sturgeon Landing has a pontoon boat that is available to be rented for any portion of your stay. We also offer a sunset tour (with beer and snacks) of the lakes for up to 10 guests on our 26ft pontoon. If interested in either inquire with Matt!

12 passenger pontoon rental ($275 a day or $1375 a week)

Sunset cruise of lakes (beer/wine and snacks provided) ($250 for up to 10 guests)(weight restrictions apply)

We also have four adult kayaks, two youth kayaks, two paddleboards, a pedal boat, a small electric fishing boat, and life jackets that are available for our guests at no charge. When you are not out on the water, light a fire in the fire pit and enjoy a game of sand volleyball, horseshoes, badminton, croquet, bags, or bocce ball right on the water’s edge. All firewood is dry and free! Small beach area and jungle gym on property for small kids to play. Our entire property does have WIFI for a small weekly charge. Inquire with Matt if you would like your group to have access.

Cabin #1 - One bedroom cabin with a queen bed in bedroom and a queen pull-out couch in living room. Sleeps max 4. Smaller fire pit located at this cabin.

Cabin #2 - Two bedroom cabin with a queen bed in bedroom 1 and full-over-full bunks and another queen bed in bedroom 2. Sleeps max 8. Larger fire pit located between this cabin and the Villas.

Villa #1 - Two bedroom villa with a queen bed in bedroom 1 and full-over-full bunks in bedroom 2. Also has a full sized futon in living room. Sleeps max 8. Gas grills on patios of both villas.

Villa #2 - Two bedroom villa with a queen bed in bedroom 1 and full-over-full bunks in bedroom 2. Also has a full sized futon in living room. Sleeps max 8. Gas grills on patios of both villas.

All cabins and villas have air conditioning, full kitchens, bathrooms with showers/tubs, private bedrooms, TV's w/ Dish Network and DVD players, all necessary kitchen utensils, bath towels and linens, and much more.

Our Lodge and screen house offer fantastic spaces to eat, drink, play games, watch movies, and just have fun as a large group. The lodge offers another full kitchen and island, bathroom, laundry facilities, fitness room, large dining room table that seats 12, four high-top pub tables, pool table, foosball table, ping-pong table, Dish Network with movie channels, DVD selection, board games, playing cards, large gas grill and much more. Property is located just minutes from several very popular restaurants/bars with delicious food, beverages, and entertainment.

What are you waiting for? Book your summer trip now!!

Does your group have more than 28? No problem! We have large areas for pitching tents or parking campers and RVs - just pay an additional fee per person over 28.

**PRICING INFORMATION**

Rates based on occupancy of no more than 28 total guests
-(2026 Prices) $5,500 per week plus $500 cleaning fee (Check in FRIDAY 1pm check out THURSDAY by 11am)

-MN sales tax applied to rental fees above
-$1,000 damage deposit (fully refunded upon "no-damage" check-out)

*Additional guests welcomed. $100 per week per person over 28.
*Pets welcomed. $100 PER PET PER WEEK.

Property is located just minutes from several very popular restaurants/bars with delicious food, beverages, and entertainment.

What are you waiting for? Book your week for Summer 2026 now!!

House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children always welcome at this property.
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Events

No events allowed
Noise level must be kept down.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 8 total)
Yes. Housebroken and non-destructive pets.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside any building.

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
Note from host: Noise level must be kept down.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Your own private resort on the fabulous Sturgeon River Chain of Lakes! pet-friendly?

Yes, this resort allows dogs (limit 8 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Your own private resort on the fabulous Sturgeon River Chain of Lakes!?

As of 21 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Your own private resort on the fabulous Sturgeon River Chain of Lakes! on 16 April 2026 start from NZ$1,255, 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 Your own private resort on the fabulous Sturgeon River Chain of Lakes!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Your own private resort on the fabulous Sturgeon River Chain of Lakes!?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your own private resort on the fabulous Sturgeon River Chain of Lakes!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Your own private resort on the fabulous Sturgeon River Chain of Lakes! located?

This family-friendly Side Lake resort is located on a lake, 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from McCarthy Beach State Park, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Lake Leander and Redhead Mountain Bike Park. Longyear Lake Park and Minnesota Musem of Mining are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Your own private resort on the fabulous Sturgeon River Chain of Lakes! Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! We will return! Hosts are very kind and helpful.Daniel
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location and accommodations for my family of 25, all ages. So many things to do on property. It was very relaxing and we rented the boat for the entire time, it was great to have the option to hop on anytime. Matt was very responsive to my questions. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine L.

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

Perfect place for our family!

We enjoyed our stay very much. Matt was very gracious and great to work with. Sturgeon Landing was perfect for our large family!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris B.

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

It is the one place that we all agreed to come back to!

Everything was absolutely fine and we would definitely come again. Only wish there was better lighting in the main cabin because we have a lot of crafters and could have used better lighting. Lighting in the other cabins was just perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

Great family setting.

We had a great time. Cabin was clean and had everything, even A/C. Very convenient if you have a boat. Landing next door and a dock to leave it during the stay. My family loved the area and McCarthy Beach was awesome. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

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

Wonderful!

What a perfect place for our large family to do all of the things we love! Thanks Matt!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janna L.

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

Bucket list family vacation

We treated our 2 boys and their families to a vacation. There were 12 of us and we utilized all 4 cabins, enjoying privacy and quiet when needed. We really enjoyed the lodge and large porch for our family dinner gatherings and evening games. During the day you did what you pleased. . . . Fish, kayak , paddle board, swim, read, nap, play horse shoes, etc. the choices are endless. It’s a beautiful setting and Matt and CJ are wonderful hosts!!
View of dock area
Channel to Side Lake
View of resort
Channel in front of resort - loaded with lily pads.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mary g.

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

Fun for all ages!

We had a great time. Even though the weather wasn’t great, there was plenty to do. From toddlers to teenagers, adults and seniors, all positive comments!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

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

Family Reunion

Matt's place is the perfect place to host a reunion. We enjoyed it all! The kitchen and gathering rooms were amazing to hang out together. The vast grounds allowed the little kids room to play. The lake was awesome for kayaks and fishing. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

laurel h.

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

Family Vaca 2024

Property is beautiful. Very nice lodging. Grounds are well groomed. The lodge and huge screen porch are so nice for family gathering and fun. We are a group of 20 and several small dogs and we all loved it. We had a great time even on the rainy days. Rent the pontoon from Matt. Going on the lake was a highlight for sure.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy K.

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

Sturgeon Landing is a great place to stay

We had a group of 16 people with ages ranging from 21 months to 89 years young! They supply almost anything you can think of. A great location and property. We had a fabulous time and will be coming back. Everyone had enough space to roam around freely, sit at the lakeshore, play games, swim and fish. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Monet J.

Great weekend getaway!

Stayed here over the weekend with 3 of my girlfriends and it was perfect! The owner and his wife were staying in the cabin next to ours one of the nights and were very helpful and accommodating with all of our requests. Matt even helped us find somewhere to rent a pontoon when his was booked. Great for chill bonfires or partying on the lake. Highly recommend and you can bring your let! Don't forget your bug spray though :D
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10/10 Excellent

Connie K.

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

Side Lake Rental

Side Lake property checked many of the boxes that our family looks for in a vacation rental. We enjoyed all of the spaces. The cabins were roomy enough for all our families and came with many of the things that you would need. The kitchen and game area was a great asset to hang out in as a whole group. Being so close to McCarthy Beach was a lot of fun. We enjoyed some of the many UTV trails in the area. we were able to catch fish in the area lakes. Look forward to next year!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken B.

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

Fabulous

My brother rented this place for my mom, siblings and their families! We traveled all the way from Alaska for this and it did not disappoint! Wow! Where do I begin! So much fun and such a relaxing place to be! Matt and Cj are excellent hosts! The cabins and lodge are amazing:-) very clean. There is laundry on site for those who like to wash clothes while on vacation! We had so much fun on the pontoon and then going over to the beach to swim! The kids had a great time fishing from the dock also. Our nightly gatherings around the fire pit did not disappoint. The younger kids also had a playground, older kids played volleyball ect. I could go on and on. The lodge is great to get together to eat, play pool, ping pong, goose ball, or board games. Such an amazing place for large gatherings. Thank you so much Matt and Cj!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

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

Adult Summer Camp

When we decided to vacation with our blended family of 17, this place became available and we quickly booked it. 4 cabins with 7 different bedrooms gave everyone a little privacy, while the lodge made it possible for us to gather together for meals and games. Matt and CJ were awsome hosts. Take the sunset cruise with them - we had a blast and they were generous with their time. The food CJ made for our sunset cruise was wonderful! The little ones enjoyed the small beach area. The adults enjoyed fishing off the dock and the kayaks and paddleboards. We were able to have a campfire every night with as much firewood as we wanted. The lodge kitchen was well stocked with anything we needed. Each cabin has a fairly well-stocked kitchen as well. Furinshings are comfortable enough. We could have found fun things to do onsite without every leaving the property. The beach at McCarthy Beach State Park, just 1/2 mile from the resort, is a great place to spend a warm day. Thanks for an awesome time, Matt and CJ!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

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

Good fishing, Nice Cabins

We had a great time. Fishing was excellent. The lakes were beautiful. The Bear Den was wonderful. Lots to do even if you don't fish. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carena E.

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

CAN of MN

This is a great place to stay for any group. Matt is great! He answered any questions that we had during our stay. The cabins are nice and comfortable and the lodge was perfect for meals with a large group. We enjoyed the pontoon that we rented as well. I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

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

Wonderful

We have been doing family reunions for many years and this is one of the best places we have stayed. Hosts were gracious and property was pristine. If you stay here you will not want for anything to do., lake , games both indoor and out, unbelievable beach within walking distance, campfires, and just relaxation. We loved it and you will too.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zach C.

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

Fun for all!

Matt was there to meet us and show us around. Matt and CJ were great and did everything they could to make our time there enjoyable. This is a great location right on the lake. There were 4 cabins for our group of 15 to share. Then we had the lodge for our common area where we enjoyed our meals together, played pool, ping pong, foosball and the younger kids watched some movies. We rented the pontoon which was great for getting out on the lake and also getting over to McCarthy Beach. All in all we highly recommend renting from Matt and CJ. Our family is currently looking at schedules for next summer to see if we can agree on a week to go back. Sturgeon Lodge was great and Fun for all!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave P.

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

Great Family Getaway

Matthew has a passion for what he does and that comes through in the Side Lake property. The cabins are clean and the grounds are in great shape. He went out of his way to coordinate the check-in, and made sure our needs were getting met throughout the week. There was never a shortage of things to do to keep the little kids or the big kids busy. Thank you, Matthew.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carena E.

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

CAN of MN

We enjoyed our stay at Sturgeon Landing. The lodge was great place to prep all the meals during our stay. The cabins were perfect along with all the activities we were able to do right in the area. Loved the fact that we could rent a pontoon for the entire time for our stay. I would highly recommend staying at Sturgeon Landing.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee S.

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

Perfect Family Retreat

Absolutely wonderful place to get together with a big group. We had 12 adults, 3 children, 2 Little kids under 1, and a few dogs. There was PLENTY of space for us all. The description posted was very accurate. We had everything we needed here except food/drink (no blender however, we did bring one). Small beach area is perfect for kids, and easy for adults to just dip in. McCarthy Beach is about a 1/2 mile down the road or 20 min pontoon ride and is beautiful. Lots of outdoor space to play games/hang out. Wonderful lodge for rainy days. Matt and CJ are great hosts and are on site most of the time for anything you need (but gave us plenty of privacy). We will be coming back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya F.

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

AWesome lake vacation!

Our group was 17 people (ages 8-80+) and 3 dogs. Everyone had the best time! The property has all that you need and everything is beautifully maintained. There is a great state park nearby where you can swim, fish, bike and walk. We are already planning our trip for next year! Thanks Matt, CJ and boys for being amazing hosts!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean D.

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

Family Vacation

We all had a great time! The lodge was a great gathering place for all of us while the cabins allowed us some privacy. CJ also helped pur 6 year old by pulling out her first tooth!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

August Stay

Liked the property and upkeep of it. Owner Takes pride of property and was great. The reunion we had , the relatives liked the detail and the main lodge and seemed to have everything so you did not need to bring things except food.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019