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Beautiful Secluded Lake Front Retreat | 100 yr old Log Lodge | Dog-Kid Friendly

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Duluth, MN
  • Place, University of Minnesota Duluth
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Place, Aerial Lift Bridge
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Place, Miller Hill Mall
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Airport, Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Fireside Loft

2 Queen Beds

Front Room

1 Double Bed

Lakeside Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Lakeside Loft

2 Queen Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Sauna Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Secluded Lake Front Retreat | 100 yr old Log Lodge | Dog-Kid Friendly

Welcome to Briar Lake Lodge, a charming rustic log cabin built in 1923, nestled on a serene and secluded trout lake. Located about 30 minutes from downtown Duluth, the lodge offers a variety of activities year-round, both on-site and nearby. Enjoy fishing, swimming, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, four-wheeling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling. Please note that large gatherings require prior approval.

Accommodating up to 16 guests, the lodge features a master king bedroom, two main floor bedrooms with queen beds, two loft bedrooms with 2 queen beds in each, and a hide-a-bed couch. At the heart of the lodge is a spacious grand living room with a stunning stone fireplace.

For warmer days, air conditioning is available in the lofts. Guests can take advantage of the dock, which comes equipped with kayaks and stand-up paddleboards for exploring the lake.
Additionally, a large patio and fire pit are perfect for family barbecues.

This property embodies the essence of a Northwoods Lake Cabin getaway. It is one of our favorite places to be, and we hope it becomes one of yours too!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
No Cats!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
~ $35 per dog, per night. Pets are not allowed on furniture or bedding and should not be left unattended. Pet hair/stains = $100 minimum cleaning fee.
No smoking or vaping on-premises.
No events without prior approval.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
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

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Duluth

Located in Duluth, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Lester River, while Hawk Ridge Learning Center and 3M Birthplace Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Duluth, MN

What's nearby

  • University of Minnesota Duluth - 45 min drive - 40.7 km
  • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center - 49 min drive - 46.0 km
  • Aerial Lift Bridge - 50 min drive - 46.0 km
  • Bayfront Festival Park - 50 min drive - 46.4 km
  • Miller Hill Mall - 54 min drive - 47.9 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boondocks Saloon And Grill - ‬40 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Secluded Lake Front Retreat | 100 yr old Log Lodge | Dog-Kid Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Secluded Lake Front Retreat | 100 yr old Log Lodge | Dog-Kid Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Secluded Lake Front Retreat | 100 yr old Log Lodge | Dog-Kid Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Secluded Lake Front Retreat | 100 yr old Log Lodge | Dog-Kid Friendly located?

This family-friendly Duluth holiday home is located on the waterfront, 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Lester River, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Lake Superior and Lester Park. Hawk Ridge and McQuade Small Craft Harbor are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 116 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The most beautiful cabin filled with every amenity you need for a secluded stay with loved ones in a beautiful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

KaYing V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was amazing. Our family had a great time there. Will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful property with lots of character, space for large groups and very comfortable accommodations. Melissa does an excellent job of comminating throughout our stay and we would love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

linus s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good stuff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A large, authentic log cabin with plenty of room and comfortable beds. We especially loved the front dining room with windows looking outover the lake and the patio/firepit.Briar Lake is a small, shallow lake with weeds and moderate clarity, so it wasn't ideal for swimming, but the kids and grandkids enjoyed the paddleboards....and the sauna was a nice feature.Great communication and very easy check-in and check-out. Very nice to have a washer/dryer and dishwasher.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mai Y.

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

Clean

Feels like I was at my own home. Had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna L.

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

Great Place!

This property was exactly what we were looking for. We had a great time! Beautiful cabin with beautiful views!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris D.

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

Family getaway

Wonderful weekend with my kids and their families. Kayaks and paddle boards were a hit. Loved the dining area… played games, had our meals and loved having morning coffee over looking the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryce B.

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

Beautiful place

This was a great place for a large group. Plenty of yard space and a great bonfire. The lodge is spacious and comfortable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Grandma’s weekend getaway

We had an amazing time! We had a few half-marathoners in the group, and this was a perfect location to rest and recover after race day. The outdoor space was perfect for toddlers, and we all enjoyed the water sports. We would love to come up again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik Z.

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

Wedding

The property is amazing and merissa is top notch!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy L.

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

Great place to disconnect

The lodge was a great place to disconnect from the hustle and loudness of life around us. While the wifi works well, it was nice to not be constantly looking at emails or taking phone calls, the ability to disconnect was great. Fishing at Briar Lake was slow but enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

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

Fantastic escape from busy life

This was the perfect place to get away from hectic life of the cities. More than enough space for everyone, as well as spacious room for the dogs to roam. Was out of the inner city enough to receive peace and tranquility, but close enough to run into town to tour canal park and other tourist attractions. I will recommend this place to family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim O.

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

winter get away

Beautifully restored log cabin in the Northwoods. Appointed with all the needs for a large gathering. Rustic and comfortable with easy access to the lake. The owners are responsive and very helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Britta F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful cabin, beautiful location.

A beautiful cabin in an incredibly beautiful location. The house was spacious, the beds were comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed. We loved all of the reading spots throughout the house and the seating area around the bonfire pit was great! Unfortunately the burner on the grill was rotted out and grill didn’t have enough propane for a single use. Also, the sauna only got up to 120 degrees after taking about 2 hours to heat up, which was a bummer, as we were really looking forward to using it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Breanna W.

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

Best Place for Big Groups!

My friends and I (12 adults and 1 infant) stayed here for a few days this fall, and last year in March I stayed with family (6 adults and 3 kids). This is a GREAT spot for large groups to spend time with one another; the space allows for people to come together or break off if different groups want to do their own thing. The huge dining room table and butler's pantry make kitchen prep and meal times simple, and the fireplace (supplied with firewood!) makes it such a cozy space to connect!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Duluth family gathering

The property was a little far to travel to duluth and the north shore. Other than that the cabin was comfortable for our ages of family . Loved the huge table that we could all gather at for meals and games. The fire pit and lawn area were great for outdoor activities that we love. The access to the lake front was a little dangerous for our 2 year old , but the weather was not hot and so we didn’t spend a lot of time in the water. Overall it met our needs very well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth E.

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

Wedding Reception/Family Weekend

This place was awesome! Beautiful & perfect for our small casual wedding reception & family stay! The only thing I could recommend to the owners is to provide some hand lotion in the bathroom & kitchens. We did use the oven to warm up some food & found an issue due to someone leaving a broiler pan full of grease in the bottom causing a smoke issue but were able to resolve it with removing the pan & using fans & and windows to clear the smoke. We did clean the pan & the dirty dishes that were left in the dishwasher. Other than that everything went very smoothly & we would not hesitate to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel M.

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

Beautiful property - could use some attention

First, this is a gorgeous house with an incredible panoramic view of a nice lake. It was spotless when we arrived and overall we really enjoyed our stay. There were only seven of us, and I would say that this property is a much better value for a larger group (of people who are willing to stay in the same room, as a lot of the sleeping spaces are shared, like the two loft rooms with two double beds each, for example). For our size group it ended up seeming a bit expensive for what it was. Our critiques are relatively minor, but worth noting. First of all the internet is not great here, so don't go expecting to be able to catch up on work or video chat. We really like to cook and had some issues. The oven is dangerously off-kilter. The grill was propped up on broken legs. These and a few other minor details suggest that someone with an eye to detail should review the amenities closely. We appreciated the paddle boat, standup paddleboard, and kayaks, though I would say that for a property that is intended to sleep so many people, a greater number of kayaks would be more appropriate. Even our small group could not be on the water all at once.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Annual Family Vacation

Our family of 4 generations, ages 1 to 83, had a wonderful time at this beautiful cabin on the lake. It was so peaceful and had all the comforts of home. We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calvin C.

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

Bachlor Party

Had a blast. The sauna shower was a major highlight!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay N.

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

Relaxing time at the lake

This large log cabin was a very fun spot to stay. The cabin construction was amazing to examine. The large enclosed front porch has a beautiful view of the lake with loons and osprey. There are nice outdoor spaces too, for games and relaxing. Close enough to Duluth to do a few city things too. Clean and cozy. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew W.

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

Beautiful cabin on a lake

Very beautiful cabin on the lake, very clean. Wish we had spent more time here but could only stay one night
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren F.

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

Elegant & cozy!

Easy check in, was good to know there would be no cell service in advance so we could plan for that. Lots of extra amenities provided (single use toothbrushes, combs, etc.) Decor was gorgeous and luxurious, the perfect blend of rustic and elevated. The well water definitely had a distinct color and fragrance—I’d personally recommend bringing plenty of bottled water. Photos of the rooms or the view don’t do it justice, nearly every room overlooks a new angle of the lake glittering between the trees. Would recommend to anyone who needs a place on the north shore that sleeps quite a few people!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R.

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

Beautiful cabin

This was a perfect place for a group of friends to meet for a girls weekend. The cabin was lovely with a good location and very cozy in the deep winter.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

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