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Biwabik Bunkhouse near Giants' Ridge

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Miscellaneous
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 18331 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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Aurora, MN
  • Biwabik City Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Calgary Chair
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Biwabik Bunkhouse near Giants' Ridge

Beautiful lake home on Embarrass Lake, 5 miles to one of the premiere ski and golf resorts in Minnesota, (the Quarry and Legend) and just over 60 miles north of Downtown Duluth. Almost 3600 square feet with nearly 200' of beautiful and sandy lake shore with a gorgeous swimming beach with two docks and a boathouse. Pontoon boat on site is available for rental, as well!

Gaze at the stars from the beautiful wrap-around deck. Spend the day relaxing in the shallow sandy water. Enjoy the evening with a bonfire on the beach shore, playing bags from the walkout basement, with tons of activities to keep the family busy: playground, dartboard, Air hockey table, Shuffleboard table, pac-man video games, pellet smoker/grill, foosball, sauna, wet bar, TV's, Internet, and too many other things to list!

Bonfires, star gazing, wildlife, 1000's of acres of public land, OHV/ATV Trails, Paved biking trails, and Giants' Ridge (skiing, snowshoeing, golf, top notch restaurant, ....) being a stones throw from the property... We truly believe there is something for everyone at this beautiful retreat.

Local Amenities Nearby:
--2.6 Miles from "The Quarry" Golf course at Giants' Ridge, routinely ranked as one of, it not THE top course in MN.
--5.2 Miles from the chalet at Giants' Ridge.
--5.9 miles from "The Legend" at Giants' Ridge, ranked as one of the top 10 golf courses in the state of Minnesota.
— More of a biker and runner? The entrance to Mesabi trail (135 mile long paved trail) can be seen across the lake from the house.
--Less than 10 miles to Hundreds of miles of OHV trails for all of your 4-wheeling and Side-by-side adventures.
*Not to mention the pontoon boat available for rental, floating pad, canoe, yard games, and other aquatic amenities. Come and stay with us 😊

Pontoon rates:
1 day: $250
2 or more days: $200/day
(+$500 refundable damage deposit)
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Vermilion Trail Park. Features include an arcade/games room. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna, ski-in/ski-out access and a playground
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Vermilion Trail Park and a few minutes from Biwabik City Park
Biwabik Bunkhouse near Giants' Ridge offers its guests ski-in/ski-out access and a sauna. Barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Biwabik Bunkhouse near Giants' Ridge.

Property manager

Adam Nelson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snow sports gear
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,565 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: All events must be pre-approved by owners.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Biwabik Bunkhouse near Giants' Ridge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joseph and Kelly L., Minneapolis

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely layout and location, best in Summer
We stayed here with my extended family of 6 adults one baby in the later winter. Proximity to Giants Ridge and Snowmobile trails was excellent, the layout of the home was perfect for a group our size, but their isn't good climate control for a winter stay. Heated floors weren’t working, and there was no central air. Fire place added some warmth and ambiance but didn’t heat the home. I bet this place is lovely in the summer and fall, but didn’t meet the needs of.a winter stay. Our host was communicative and we got a discount off our stay, which was appreciated. Best part, huge windows overlooking the lake and a sauna.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Property and Stay
This is a wonderful place to stay with a large group of people. The house has all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay. There is so much room for everyone to spread out and enjoy themselves. Due to the MN winter weather, we were not able to enjoy the outdoor space.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alane A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ski trip
We had a very enjoyable ski weekend. Kris’s place was perfect for our large family outing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ski trip
Great owners to work with, great location and beautiful home. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

margaret s., St. Cloud

Liked: Cleanliness
Mesabi Ski Race
The trip was amazing, largely because of the amazing home we stayed in. Everything was wonderful. There are multiple spaces for kids to spend time. There are activities for them to do, and large hang out spaces including a huge dinning room table! The house is clean, the beds are comfortable, the bathrooms are big, and the linens are fresh. The host is amazing! So helpful and kind! We can't wait for next year!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

karl B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing spot for annual Ohv trip
We had two trucks/trailers full of atv’s, the driveway is pretty steep in one spot but we hauled in and out without trouble. Great relaxing environment in the cabin, sauna gets nice and hot and the lake makes a good cold plunge. Hosts were very responsive. You’ll enjoy it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
This house worked well for our group of 9 golf buddies. Plenty of room. Close proximity to the golf courses. Kris was in constant communication to make sure we were taken care of.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visit the lakes
We attended a wedding at the near by Giants ridge. The house was beautifully situated on embarrass lake. We kayaked and enjoyed the big deck. Hiked some trails. Great place for kids and family get together. Clean and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi I., Deer River, Minnesota, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than expected
We used this property for a family reunion. I really want to stress that I think the home is better than the pictures, which is never expected. As every family member arrived it was awesome seeing how excited they were when they toured the house, lake and grounds. It was a special experience and now my husbands family is talking about going for a week next year. I highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin N.

Liked: Cleanliness
End of summer
Nice big house with amazing views. We had 16 people and never felt crammed. Plenty of fun things for the kids to do the whole time and the beach was a lot of fun for the kids. Lots of privacy and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Trip!
Cabin and property were very spacious and was very well equipped with toys/games for the whole family. Communication with Kris was fantastic and the rental of the boat was a great addition.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Time
Great place, clean and spacious. Room for all the adults and kids in the family. Lots to do inside and out. Host was wonderful. Hoping to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan A., MINNEAPOLIS

Liked: Cleanliness
Remarkable Place! WOWZA!
Best VRBO ever. This house has all the bells and whistles, and I mean ALL. It is near Biwabik (Amazing bike trails and skiing) and on a gorgeous lake. We kayaked, took out the pontoon, lounged on the lily pad, swam, and watched sunsets from the enormous wrap around deck. Kitchen and family room are great. At night, we went downstairs to the “bar’ and played darts, foosball, and shuffleboard. It has a sauna! Beds are comfy, and there are LOTS of them. Our dogs were in heaven too. We had trouble with the grill, but communication with Kris was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family space!
We had a great time at the Biwabik Bunkhouse! It's conveniently located with easy access to town and Giant's Ridge. The dining area is large, and we loved using the huge gated deck. The views were great, and we enjoyed using the provided kayaks. The hosts were really clear and helpful before we arrived for our stay, which was really a perk! We'd definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well furnished
Great place. Lots of amenities inside this large house. We used them as the Embarrass river had risen lake water levels too high and we had wake restrictions in place. Everyone in the group was very impressed how nice and well furnished this place was. Two thumbs up.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Up north getaway!
Great place for for family vacation with all ages!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John P L., Arden Hills, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness
Great golf trip.
Very nice, plenty of room, nice setting on lake
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location for Giant's Ridge!
We had a crew from a few places over Minnesota meet up for a race weekend at Giant's Ridge. We were able to all get to spend some much needed time together to catch up, all while having plenty of room for gear and being less than 10 minutes from the hill. The home was clean and Kris was so accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt and Alissa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Skiing Get-Away
We loved this property and its location to Giants Ridge. We enjoyed quiet morning coffee by the fireplace and low key evenings in the basement. If we get the chance, we would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

KATHERINE H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for a group
We had a wonderful time at this property - very convenient to Giants Ridge, while still a lot of space and things to do for those that preferred to stay back and relax or play games on site!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday Trip
We picked this cabin as it was close to Giants Ridge and we couldn't have been happier with the location. Only about 6 minutes away from Giants Ridge. Overall House was great. The upstairs was a nice chill area by the fireplace. While downstairs was a fun hangout spot with the TV and game room along with a bar area and sauna! Overall was a great experience. Hopefully we can make it back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C., St. Paul, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday getaway
Worked great for our party of 10. We had so much space to be together, but also get away if we wanted to read a book. Would definitely book this again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas at the Biwabik Bunkhouse
Beautiful spacious lake home with a fantastic view. The property location is perfect, and is exceptionally clean. This cabin has everything you need, and they layout is wonderful. We enjoyed Christmas here with our family. Everything was absolutely perfect! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Minho T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Healing and Even Better than Imagined
12 of my friends and I stayed here for my 30th birthday. For many of us, it was our first time at any sort of cabin especially one that was so nice. We've all had a lot going on in our own lives so it was awesome to get away and spend quality time with loved ones. Some of us even cried from joy at one point. The cabin truely exceeded our expectations. Due to being so new to everything it was great that the host was increadibly quick to respond to any and all questions. I would highly recommend staying at this great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Fun
We were 3 families with ages ranging from baby to grandma. We had an amazing time and would definitely come back again. There were PLENTY of indoor spaces for us to hang out. Legos could be played with on the upper floor while baby crawled around in the living room downstairs. Parents could enjoy the sauna and jumping into the icy cold lake. Canoes and Kayaks were easy to put in, and lifejackets were available in all sizes. So many games and things to do indoors, like Ping Pong and Fuseball and old video arcade games. This was helpful since it was rainy on most of the days. A beautiful view of the fall colors!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023