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Handcrafted log lodge on Minnesota’s clearest lake. Nestled in the woods.

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A log cabin interior with a dining area, fireplace, and wooden furnishings. - Handcrafted log lodge on Minnesota’s clearest lake. Nestled in the woods. (Marcell)
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Experience the warmth and serenity of this handcrafted log lodge on Minnesota's clearest lake, surrounded by beautiful forest and trails. Unwind with a sauna, outdoor fire pit, or a row boat ride from your private dock. With 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, this spacious retreat is perfect for making memories with loved ones.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Handcrafted log lodge on Minnesota’s clearest lake. Nestled in the woods.

  • Large 4 bedroom hand crafted log lodge located on the shore of Minnesota's clearest lake, 3 bathrooms, fireplace, sauna, outdoor fire pit. This amazing lake has lake trout, large age small mouth bass, sun fish and huge northern. Private dock with row boat and kayak. Also enjoy beautiful forest and trails right out your door. We believe people need a place to get away from it all to spend time with the ones you love. This is a place you can make a tradition. Located in the Chippewa National Forest, the first lake north of the continental divide.
    If you want to expand your group we have a couple neighboring lodges and a Newly built wedding pavilion overlooking the lake. OUr neighboring log lodges each have 4-5 bedrooms, 3 bathroom, Saunas, amd Field Stone fireplace. Year round rental. Very private with a nice yard, deck, and private dock on your 200' of lake shore. Located in the Chippewa National Forest, in the beautiful Suomi hills, on Minnesota's clearest lake. Our guests tell us the craftsmanship of the cabin, the beautiful surroundings, and the privacy of the place keep them coming back.
    Drive north from Grand Rapids on Scenic Byway #38 to the first lake north of the Continental Divide.
    Vrbo has been giving guests the wrong directions to the cabin and they won’t change it. So please disregard their directions and keep right at each fork in the long driveway.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: if you want to smoke outdoors but please no Butts

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Property located in a resort
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: One dog allowed in the summer

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed
Charge of $20 per person for extra visitors

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If you want to smoke outdoors but please no Butts

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 are allowed on site
Note from host: Charge of $20 per person for extra visitors
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 and a deadlock
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
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
Property Registration Number FBL-3891-15215

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Marcell, this cabin is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Crooked Lake and Three Island Lake. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating. Visit our Marcell travel guide
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Marcell, MN

What's nearby

  • Big Ole Lake
    9 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Marcell Family Center
    10 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center
    11 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Gunn Lake
    14 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Bills Lake
    19 min drive - 17.0 km

Restaurants

  • Timberwolf Inn Hotel
    15 min drive
  • The Pine Cone Soup & Sandwich Shoppe
    13 min drive
  • Lampi's Lookout Lounge
    16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Handcrafted log lodge on Minnesota’s clearest lake. Nestled in the woods. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Handcrafted log lodge on Minnesota’s clearest lake. Nestled in the woods.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Handcrafted log lodge on Minnesota’s clearest lake. Nestled in the woods.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Handcrafted log lodge on Minnesota’s clearest lake. Nestled in the woods.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Handcrafted log lodge on Minnesota’s clearest lake. Nestled in the woods. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Marcell cabin is within 6 mi (10 km) of Crooked Lake, Three Island Lake and Marcell Family Center. Newburg Bay and Burns Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacie B.

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

Amazing property and location

We loved the cabin and location, and the hosts were amazing. Beautiful lake, great access to trails, well equipped cabin that was so cute and comfortable, and great sauna
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Theresa A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin, host was very welcoming and we had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy H.

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

We loved our stay and hope to come again!

This is a beautiful property with a lot of amenities to it! We want to make this a yearly visit!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rich L.

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

Winter Wonderland

Gorgeous property on a beautiful lake. It came complete with a brand new snowfall that painted the trees for us and made for great sledding, snowshoeing, ice fishing and sitting around the fire. Next time we might try to find some snowmobiles since there are some great trails nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

Relaxing Stay!

Peaceful and relaxing stay,
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

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

Explore, Play & Relax at the Edge of the Wilderness

What a special place that Peg & Tim have created for all to enjoy. The drive up on scenic 38 sets the stage for the surroundings you’ll enjoy while staying at Buckhorn on Caribou Lake. A short drive on well maintained gravel roads winding through the beautiful Chippewa National Forest and you find yourself arriving at the shore of Caribou Lake. We stayed in cabin 7, a beautiful log cabin with plenty of room for adults to relax, kids to play, and the whole group to come together and eat. The bedrooms are all spacious enough for luggage, the bathrooms all have showers and/or tubs, there is a sauna big enough for a large group, and a downstairs area with plenty of room for ping pong and a seating area to relax and play board games. The kitchen has lots of room and worked great for every meal. The kids loved sitting at the kitchen island and the adults enjoyed the unique dining table with a huge tree stump for a pedestal base. Outside, we loved spending time on the huge deck overlooking the lake, and enjoying the spacious backyard with fire pit and plenty of room for yard games. The walk down to the lake gives you glimpses of the water through the trees, then you reach a large wooden platform and take in the whole view of pristine Caribou Lake. The lake is wrapped in dense forest, treating you with nature’s finest views. Our kids loved the little island just off shore, they dubbed “kid island”! They used the provided paddle boat to reach it and they truly felt they were charting undiscovered territory! The rest of us enjoyed canoeing and kayaking (also provided), and we brought a fishing boat, managing decent success with smallmouth bass, but not getting those elusive Lake Trout! We took nature walks and hikes right down the driveway from the cabin, as well as going to nearby Suomi Hills. Peg is a gracious host and answered any and all questions we had. The beauty of the cabin inside and out can be credited to Tim and Peg for building and decorating/furnishing it. If you want a true north woods experience in a beautiful cabin, on a pristine lake, in some of the best forest area nature can offer, then Buckhorn on Caribou is where you should go.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

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

Anniversary weekend

Fantastic stay! We enjoy a weekend of peace, quiet in a beautiful cabin just off the lake.
Verified

8/10 Good

Troy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Cabin 7 feedback

NO TV! It says DVD player but does not say TV. We rent a lot of these, and we have an assumption that there will be a TV, right, wrong or indifferent. You should put one in, or say No TV. The charcoal grill works and works well, but a nice gas grill would be better for the vacationer, less hassle. Kitchen; overall, the kitchen equipment is getting thin and some pretty wore out. You should have a trash container outside some where, we had no place to go with the trash. The manual for the cabin needs to have more info about the property, like what to do with your trash for example. That's about it, very nice place and we enjoyed it very much; just some minor improvements would be good. Thanks! Troy Gorans
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peg L.

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

This is a fantastic place in an amazing location

Everything about this place is great. If you appreciate nature, organic architecture, peacefulness, and gathering with friends and family, or a quiet time with your lover or just alone, you’ll find it here. The owners let you feel like it’s your own private retreat. There are not a lot of reviews on here because most people don’t want anyone to know about it. It’s that special.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

Amazing stay

This cabin was everything we were hoping for in an all-our getaway. It was quiet, had all the amenities we needed for cooking and grilling, and the place is huge. The owner couldn’t have been more helpful. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trofim B.

The best log cabin ever stayed at!

Amazing location. Had a great time at cabin. Sauna a bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Wayne G.

Review

Our overall experience was good; the property was clean and spacious and the yard was well kept. However the property is showing its age. There are some screen doors that need repair, the refrigerator didn't operate as it should and light bulbs were burned out - mostly the outside ones. We were short of towels, but found them in the drier. Pots and pans need to be cleaned (some were greasy) or replaced.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah P.

Pure heaven!

11 members of my family stayed at this cabin the week after Christmas. It was extremely cold, -35 one morning! The cabin was clean and accommodated all of use nicely. There were so many bedrooms and sleeping arrangements, we all had a peaceful space to get some rest. There are also two separate living room spaces so different activities can go on all day long. I loved having two separate tables on the main floor, one for coloring and legos for our younger ones and the other for cards and dice with the older ones. Peg had a sweet Christmas tree all decorated and lights on the outside. The giant fire place kept us cozy and warmed us up after we ventured down the trails on our snowshoes. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything you need to feed a big crew. Being true Minnesotans, we took advantage of the Webber and grilled steaks over charcoal...yep, it was -21 at that point. We loved being right on the lake! We set up our ice fishing stuff right in front of the cabin and bought bait in Marcell, just a few minutes away. The guy at the store had great tips for other fishing spots too! I hope we can return in the summer to take advantage of the screened in porch, deck, outdoor fire pit and groomed hiking trails!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Rika D.

Perfect!

What a beautiful home. Amazing construction and unique burl logs. Hand-crafted dining room table, chairs and bar stools. Clean, comfortable & well-stocked. Fireplace provided a cozy atmosphere. Loved being in such a secluded and peaceful setting while still having quality wifi connection. This scenic setting on Caribou Lake was better than we imagined. We were so happy to see two Bald Eagles soaring above the trees one morning. We thoroughly enjoyed our girls' weekend and appreciated that Peggy made sure we were safe and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Bryan S.

A wonderful cabin will be back!

The cabin and area are right out of a storybook. Cabins have saunas are private. Plenty of firewood available and they are clean and well kept. The three days we spent were extremely relaxing and a great getaway from the rush of city life. Wish I could have stayed for a whole week. Definitely will come back!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Elena A.

Elena

This is our second trip within 6 months! The first time we made it there we booked it right away for the Presidents' Day! It is an incredible place, very special. We go there as a large group with tons of kids and adults and everybody always have tons of fun! It is nice to work with the owner - Peggy makes it as if you are staying at her house vs. resort. She is very nice, houses are always clean, rates are very affordable and of course - THE VIEW! lakes... rolling hills, SILENCE! I have not heard silence before in my life - it was a bit scary at first. and at night - milky way, TONS of stars! I remember my thoughts in the evening on the deck "it looks like an incredible painting"! I highly recommend. Because of this place - our group of close friends created an annual tradition!