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Lovely lakehouse on 40 acre peninsula, sand beach, lake view & all the amenities

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
On the beach
Outdoor dining
Exterior
TV, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

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Bemidji, MN
  • Chippewa National Forest
    15 min drive
  • Cedar Lakes Casino & Hotel
    29 min drive
  • Concordia Language Village
    33 min drive
  • Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional)
    44 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.

Lovely lakehouse on 40 acre peninsula, sand beach, lake view & all the amenities

This beautiful, completely private lake home is located a mile up a broad, forested peninsula on 40 acres. It features open concept kitchen, dining and living areas with hardwood floors, picture windows and a long deck providing broad views of the lake and woods. Three bedrooms (the master has a queen size bed) and two bathrooms accommodate up to seven. It has central air and heating, soft water, washer, dryer, dishwasher and a fully equipped kitchen. Amenities include high speed internet, satellite TV, a DVD player, wifi, board games, books, a fire pit, and a grill. Linens, towels and dishes are provided. We have recently added a stairway to the dock, upgraded furnishings and renovated one bathroom. At about 2.5 hours, from Fargo, Grand Forks and Duluth and about 4 from Minneapolis, it is an easy reach for local guests.

The house is on Kitchi Lake, which lies is in the middle of the Cass Lake chain of eight inter-navigable lakes and offers a variety of game fish including walleye, northern pike, crappie, blue gill, large mouth bass and muskie. Cass Lake, a ten minute boat ride from the house, is also one of the state’s premier muskie lakes and a favorite with trophy fishermen. If you bring your own boat, a landing is available about a mile from the house, or you can usually rent one on the lake. We now provide a canoe with the rental.

Turtle River, which runs through Kitchi, provides boaters and canoeists with spectacular views of woodlands and wildlife. The southwestern corner of our property usually has a pair of eagles nesting between May and September and fledgelings often forage along our shoreline or circle the house.

Nearby Bemidji offers a variety of family activities including hiking and biking on state trails, several golf courses, and major retail chains. Many of our guests book to attend programs at the Sanford Center or Bemidji State while getting in some fishing. or other activity.

This year we are keeping the house open through the end of December for Christmas bookings. We know that many guests have families in the area and our house can provide a base for visiting without imposing on relatives and also serve as a private setting for family fun during the holidays. We include a Christmas tree and and other decorations as well as the necessary kitchen supplies like cookie sheets, pie pans and the like for memorable holiday meals. Many guests may also like to try ice fishing or other winter sports on the lake, which is generally hard frozen by late December.

* If your party is much larger than seven, consider also booking our companion property, The Point, a quarter mile up the road (listing number 1392352) which handles 6, or combined, around 13. Renting the two properties is also the solution for groups who want a shared vacation experience while maintaining separate family accommodations.

Summarize this article in 250 words or less with only a few bullet points.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washer/dryer, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Mississippi River and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Chippewa National Forest
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Mike Welsh

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Canoeing on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Golf on site
  • Boating on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1700 sq ft (158 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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.

Lovely lakehouse on 40 acre peninsula, sand beach, lake view & all the amenities Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews" "
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9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ellen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty location on Kitchi
House is nicely appointed. Good views of lake particularly during the morning sunrise. Fairly steep walk down to lake. Can be slippery after rain. However, it’s beautiful. Be aware that the road into the property is fairly narrow and dirt and spots are muddy if wet, but not in any way impassable, just rustic. However, it would be difficult to bring a large boat onto the property and be able to turn around or maneuver it. You’d be better off launching from Pike Hole Resort or Cass Lake and bringing trailer only to park on the property. Dock is nice. We enjoyed our stay! Primarily a fishing trip. Kitchi provided ample perch (actually quite tasty), some walleye (we were not particularly successful, not that others were not), and northern pike. One complaint I would have is that owners should update site description. There is no hot tub as advertised, and I would not call the area by the dock as a beach. Otherwise, as a retreat, nice!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter B., Spring, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Private
Had good fishing and met expectations, enjoyed the privacy vs other accommodations we've stayed at in the past.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Linda A., Hometown: Elkton, MD

Liked: Cleanliness
Kitchi Lake House
Let me say the house met all our needs and location of property was centrally to the state parks we wanted to visit. The roadway leading up to the house can be challenging for individuals that are not used driving on back roads. Enjoyed sitting on the bench on the dock, but personally I would not swim in this area of the lake. Also, don't forget the bug spray! The bugs enjoy living in the region of Minnesota, so don't think I am only talking about around the house. We sprayed ourselves before hiking anywhere in this area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation brother sister and spouses
House was very clean and had everything that was needed. Very secluded only hard part was the steep climb from the dock. Mike Walsh was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Karen F.

Secluded cabin has pros & cons
Secluded rustic cabin on lake-it is accessible via a 1 mile dirt path through dense woods. Mosquitoes and flies are plentiful outside as well as inside along with a dead mouse. This cabin has a spacious living/dining area, new appliances, with a beautiful view of the lake! Boat landing has plenty room to dock boats and a nice bench at the end. Plans for the family entertainment inside the cabin had to be moved into town due to all the bugs. Homeowner was contacted and it was suggested we set off a bug bomb, which was not acceptable with small children. We felt cleaning of the property could have been done more thorough.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brooks H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Musky Tournament
Get secluded spot. No security issues at all. Super sweet space and near enough to everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and peaceful
Such a wonderful stay. House felt like a home. Private location. Lake was so nice. Nothing was lacking. Walk from dock to house was steep, only thing close to a downside.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent, secluded cabin experience!
My wife, a few friends, and I booked this cabin for a weeklong summer vacation. We loved how secluded and quiet this property was. We enjoyed taking our boat out to fish and swim. It is so easy to access a variety of lakes. Excellent location. The cabin was clean with appropriate amenities and communication with the host. We would come back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
WE had a great time here, hope to use it again in the future. The owners are great to work with, prompt responses to my questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melonie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect lake house
Our family had the best time! Completely private and secluded. Great Lake access. We rented a pontoon from Fun Monkey and spent a day on the water. Saw plenty of loons and bald eagles. The property was well stocked and information was easy to find. If you want to get away from it all, this is the place to stay.

10/10 Excellent

Tonya M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
The place was well equipped and clean. We had a nice stay. The only down fall was the hill to the dock and it would be great if there was a boat lift. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, Secluded cabin in the woods
We really enjoyed staying at this house on a lake in the woods. It is very secluded. The check-in process was simple and easy. The house was clean. Great kitchen, beds are comfortable and the deck was great! We really enjoyed our time there. Thank you for the outstanding accommodations!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stuart S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location!
The place was perfect for a group of guys to get together for fishing. Great accommodations for our group. The water had a pretty unpleasant odor. Thanks for everything. We hope to be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brett L., Minneapolis, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, private property!
What a gem! This place is extremely private and was absolutely stunning during our time there. We had peak fall colors and plenty of fishing. Highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

wiliam k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kitchi Lakehouse
The Lovely Lakehouse is situated on a great location on Kitchi. The building is bigger than the photos make it appear, and is equipped with every amenity that you could imagine. The location provides a "woodlands escape" with a wonderful lake view. Excellent fishing opportunities within the sights of the dock, even in the dead of summer. Our family had a great time.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
Summer Cabin
We had a wonderful time with our family at this cabin. The lake was beautiful and it was easy to put our boat in the water and ski, tube and swim right off the dock. We were very disappointed in the cleanliness of the cabin. When we arrived there was old coffee in the pot, the microwave was filthy, there were sheets in the dryer and sunflower seeds in the couch. It made it hard to feel like anything was clean. It also said it sleeps 7 but it was not until the second night that we found the blowup mattresses. The fire pit was also not that inviting just stuck in the yard. That being said we still had a nice family vacation

10/10 Excellent

Sandy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time at the lake
The property is just as stated. It is very secluded and private!! We were able to just relax and enjoy. As others have stated the mosquitoes are definitely an issue but that is what you have in Minnesota in the summer!! We had a wonderful time. It was quite easy to self check in. We would definitely recommend for a quiet time away. We stopped at the Pike Hole Bar and grill for supper one night. Great place!! Definitely would stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

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Liked: Cleanliness
Great Secluded Location
The location is on a very secluded peninsula which was great. The main level of the house was very clean and was nice and open. We were there to fish and enjoy the lake and we were not disappointed. Plenty of pan fish. Weren't able to catch many big fish but it was July. Would be nice if they kept the outdoors up a little more. Although we didn't do much around the cabin as the mosquito's were as bad as I have seen all day long (not a great location if you have small kids and want to do a lot outdoors). The only suggestion I would have on the main level is invest in an entertainment center for the TV etc. and have the furniture centered around that. Right now it is way to disjointed and the TV is too low. I would also suggest cleaning up the basement and fixing it up into a useable space as it seems like you have a decent pool table down there that would have been great to use. Like I said we were there to fish and enjoy the lake and surrounding area so it worked well for us. The owners were great to work with and responded to any questions we had immediately.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Kari H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wooded escape
This is a very nice property that worked well for our family of 5. It is very quiet and secluded. The road to get to the house is narrow and a little hard to maneuver a boat through. The view of the lake is beautiful from the dock. The lake was a little low, so we were unable to dock our boat at the house. ( Obviously no fault of the property owner) The kids had a blast fishing off of the deck. This would be a great getaway for a fishing group.

10/10 Excellent

Erika B., Devils Lake, ND

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet & Serene
When I go on vacation, I want somewhere off the beaten path and without a lot of people around. This property is just that. You are all by yourself on a peninsula surrounded by trees with direct water access. The house was perfect for our needs. We stayed with 4 adults and 3 kids and had plenty of space. The house included many unique items that made for a quaint experience. It also had all the amenities we needed--washer/dryer, dishwasher, coffee maker, and grill. My only complaints would be lack of a swimming area for the kids as it is very weedy and the MOSQUITOES. Dock and deck areas were fine, but if you were in the yard whatsoever, they were unstoppable. We spent most of our time on the water so it was fine, but had to run when coming back and forth to the house, which is no easy feat considering the steep hill. I appreciated the workout, but my in-laws, not so much :-). Overall, a great experience!

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay
It was very nice. It is clean. A little musty smelling when you first get there and it was better in a couple of days. The hill after the steps going up is quite steep. It makes you think twice if you have everything before going down to the boat. The dock is very nice and sturdy. I would bring a nonstick frying pan and spatula as the cook wear is old. All in all we caught walleyes and had campfires and lots of fun!

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you!
We had a wonderful, relaxing vacation in your lovely home! Thank you so much for your kindness and hospitality! We truly enjoyed Bemiji! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Daniel K., Minneapolis

Liked: Cleanliness
Kitchie Lake Experience
Love the Cass Lake Chain which Kitchie Lake is part of. This property is more of a rustic themed lake home rather than a cabin with a great many amenities that you would find in a fully appointed home. The home and its large front deck sit high above the lake and that, and the lake breezes, kept the mosquitoes at bay from the deck, which there were many given the June dates we booked. So we were pretty much mosquito free while we enjoyed our morning coffee and our evening cocktails while listening to the many song birds and lake loons. The home sits on a peninsula a mile down a dirt road from the paved highway so there was virtually no traffic to break the serenity of the lake-side setting. There was an invasion of large black ants during our stay which really did not concern us, but I mention that here so the owners can place ant baits before the problem becomes worse. Also, the cabin sits in relatively close proximity to the Chippewa National Forest's Norway beach hiking and bike trails and visitor center. And the town of Bemidji and Bemidji State Park is only about a half hours drive away. Now for my biggest disappointment and complaint. The listing for this property stated that there was a kayak and canoe available. My wife and I enjoy paddling and we own our own kayaks and a canoe. However, one of the reasons we chose this property was the convenience of not needing to load and transport our own boats so we could use the boats on site. As soon as we arrived I noted the absence of the boats, so I e-mailed one of the owners who said that if we had any issues we should e-mail him at the e-mail address he provided. He never responded to my e-mail and we spent our entire 5 day stage without our much desired paddling experiences. If these boats are not available the owners should remove them from their listing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Rebecca M., Hill City MN

Disliked: Cleanliness
Glorious Seclusion
The perfect getaway from stress and noise. The trees and lake offer privacy and peace. We will go back as soon as possible.

10/10 Excellent

Brennan D.

This is Minnesota Cabin Life
A spacious, well-appointed cabin sits in a quiet and peaceful location close to large lakes and city life in Bemidji. Definitely will come back here next summer! The owners were gracious and very communicative. Everything you need is at the cabin. Absolutely no suggestions for improvement - everything was lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018