This cabin offers space for 17 guests with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It includes 1 separate living room and 1 hot tub. Families can enjoy sailing, waterskiing, and game walks nearby, while the patio provides a great outdoor area. Golf enthusiasts will find courses in the vicinity, along with attractions like Eleventh Crow Wing Lake and the Paul Bunyan Historical Museum.
Highlights
Beach equipment
A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
Luxury lakeside cabin: fireplace, beach, lakeside sauna. Wheelchair access.
Luxury lakeside cabin near Itasca Park: beach, lakeside sauna, stone fireplace. Wheelchair friendly.
The base rate calculates for 8 peeps (adults & kids both count) up to 17 with extra person chrgs.) May - Nov.
Run away and decompress a bit at our 4 bedroom/2 bathroom luxury cabin on a lake (2,250 sq ft). You deserve it. Snooze in the recliner next to a crackling fire. Get relaxed in a warm jetted Jacuzzi bathtub soak. Try out some recipes you've been wanting to play with in the fully equipped kitchen.
This cabin sits about 30 feet above lake level for a spectacular view of 11th Crow Wing Lake - voted in top ten cleanest lakes in the state by Discover the Cities (headwaters of Crow Wing lakes and river system, first scenic canoe byway in the state).
Two miles from tiny town of Akeley (birthplace of Paul Bunyan), with two convenience stores, shopping and dining, this cabin is nestled into forest with endless bird and critter watching (loons, eagles, chipmunks, deer, fox, mink, porcupine, woodpeckers, flying squirrels, etc.)
A private campfire ring overlooking lake allows for stargazing, s'more sharing and tall tale tellin'.
Guests can use amenities of resort for FREE: lakeside SAUNA, beach (200 feet long), paddle boats, canoes, kayaks, Stand Up Paddle boards, basketball court, horseshoe pits, on-site hiking trails, on-site reflexologist, etc. Lodge closes down for season around October 1, but owners live on-site for information/support and the grounds are available to wander upon any time of season.
Bring your own fishing boat (easy cement boat ramp) or rent one of the resort's fishing boats/pontoons) May-September. Newer steps directly to lake and dock.
Bring your bicycle or roller blades - the scenic Heartland paved bike trail is 2 miles away.
ATV trails are within 2 miles, no need to trailer up.
-Disabled Access -BIG dining room tables to scrap book and play games (board games, cards, library) -TV/VCR/DVD in living room upstairs (no cable - use for movies/games only) -Wood burning stone fireplace (+electric baseboard heaters in each room controlled individually) -Dishwasher -A/C in each bedroom (4) (plus two ceiling fans, and two desk fans) -Coin-Op washer & dryer (bring quarters!) -Wrap-around deck with lots of extra deck furniture -Private campfire ring -Parking: 1 space directly next to cement wheelchair ramp, 2 spaces parallel to driveway down to cabin, and 4 spaces (including room for a trailer) in extra loop of driveway west of cabin near well house
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Cleaning guideline on coffee table. Tab out any incidentals bill at lodge (firewood, ice, pizza, etc) the day before your departure (text us to meet)
Quiet hours 10 p.m. - 8 a.m. If you are looking for a place for heavy drinking and all-night partying, do not choose us.
No pets, no jet skis, no fireworks or firearms. See our website for ATV policies.
Important information
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Property # 855208vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Akeley
Located in Akeley, this cabin is near a water park and on a lake. Woodtick Theatre and Paul Bunyan Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tianna Country Club and Shingnobee Recreation Area. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding.
Cedar Lakes Casino & Hotel - 44 min drive - 66.3 km
Itasca State Park - 49 min drive - 80.1 km
Restaurants
Zappy's Cafe - 4 min drive
Stompin' Grounds - 5 min drive
Akeley Muni - 4 min drive
Red River Liquor Company
Harold Harris VFW Post 8508 - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Luxury lakeside cabin: fireplace, beach, lakeside sauna. Wheelchair access. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Luxury lakeside cabin: fireplace, beach, lakeside sauna. Wheelchair access.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Luxury lakeside cabin: fireplace, beach, lakeside sauna. Wheelchair access.?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Luxury lakeside cabin: fireplace, beach, lakeside sauna. Wheelchair access.?
Checkout is at noon.
Where is Luxury lakeside cabin: fireplace, beach, lakeside sauna. Wheelchair access. located?
This family-friendly Akeley cabin is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Eleventh Crow Wing Lake, Woodtick Theatre and Paul Bunyan Historical Museum. Muskie Park and East Crooked Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).
About the host
Hosted by Kim & Big John Bowen
We built this cabin in 2003 with help from my folks (whose taste ran a little more fancy than my budget wished, but . . . ) :) There is a bio page about da big guy and me on our website crowwingDOTcom.
(2026 will be our 26th year in resorting up north. Prior to that, we managed 111 apartments in Newton, Iowa.)
I have taught Green Cleaning classes for the Community of Minnesota Resorts (CMR) during last 20 years. We use unscented non-toxic laundry soap on bed linens, provide chemical-free dish soap and bathroom foaming hand soap in cabins. Staff and guests appreciate our use of organic/all natural cleaning products (Thieves, Force of Nature, Dr. Bronner's, Ecos, 7th Generation, etc.) We do lots of recycling and various other 'green' practices on the resort as it's a bit of a passion.
Why they chose this property
Spring fed headwaters of chain of Crow Wing Lakes, hence water is 14' - 17' average clarity.
What makes this property unique
This cabin is rather private as it is located on one end of our resort grounds. Hence, privacy if you wish, but you get the benefit of resort stuff: Free access to 200' long sandy beach and lots of water toys (paddle boats, canoes, kayaks, Stand Up Paddleboards, fun bugs, etc.) a hop, skip and jump away (about 300 feet from cabin). Try the over-the-water hammock for a nap!
Because we are also a family vacation resort, we have to meet health and safety codes on a continual basis. In other words, some homes rented by owners do not need to get their drinking water tested annually for toxins like we do (always have passed for safe and tasty drinking water!), or get annual fire marshall and health department inspections like we do.
Also, our (your!) access to the lake shore (1100' linear feet) is larger than typical lake homes including a large beautiful, sandy beach with a plethora of extra amenities: hiking trails, historic lodge with snack bar, arcade room, library, volleyball court, basketball court, play fort, log swings throughout grounds, motor boat & pontoon rentals, on-site spa stuff, etc.)