Beautiful Secluded Christmas Retreat House -100 yr old Lake Lodge-Dog Friendly

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

5 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 15260 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Pet-friendly

Washer

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Dryer

Explore the area

Duluth, MN

University of Minnesota Duluth
34 min drive
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
39 min drive
Miller Hill Mall
44 min drive
Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)
43 min drive

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for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

14 Jan - 15 Jan

About this property

Entire place

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

Welcome to Briar Lake Lodge, a rustic log cabin/lodge built in1923 on a beautiful, isolated trout lake. Located about 30 minutes from downtown Duluth, there is plenty to do year-round both onsite & nearby; including fishing, swimming, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, four wheeling, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling. (Large gatherings require prior approval)
With a 6-person sauna, one master king bedroom, 2 bedrooms on the main floor and two loft bedrooms on the upper floor, and a hide-a-way couch, there is plenty of room for the whole family. A large grand living room at the center of the lodge boasts a huge stone fireplace. Air conditioning for warm days available in lofts. There is a dock with kayaks, and sups to venture around the lake, as well as a large patio and firepit for family BBQ.
This property is the definition of a Northwoods lake cabin/lodge getaway. It is one of our favorite places to be and hopefully it will be one of yours too!

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 1.5 bathrooms
10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Lester River and 14.8 mi (23.8 km) from Lakewood Town Hall

This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

NSVR Team

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

Beach sunloungers

Internet

WiFi available

Parking and transport

On-site parking
Car required

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Paper towels
Toaster
Ice maker

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

5 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

1.5 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Shampoo
Towels provided
Hairdryer

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room
Dining room

Entertainment

Smart TV
Books
Games

Outdoor areas

Patio
Barbecue
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Firepit

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
4 total pets
Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Safe
Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

On the lake
On the waterfront
In a rural location

Things to do

Snow sports gear
Water sports equipment
Kayaking on site
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Hiking nearby
Swimming nearby
Power boating nearby
Wildlife and game walks nearby
Waterskiing nearby
Jet skiing 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
First aid kit
Deadbolt lock

General

Unit size: 2800 sq ft (260 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

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 4 pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: No Cats!

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 98

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, a first aid kit, 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.

We should mention

To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

The Lodge at Briar Lake

Secluded tradition lake cabin on 7 acres.

Beautiful Secluded Christmas Retreat House -100 yr old Lake Lodge-Dog Friendly Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8/10 Good

Britta F.

27 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Brianna L.

17 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Rachel H.

16 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Friendcation

With four family and 4 little ones 0-3yo. It was the perfect size for our group. We enjoyed the long dinner table inside and long picnic table outside the comfortably fit all 12 of us. The location was quite and the yards was perfect for the toddler to run around in. The main room was perfect a spot for all the adult to sit and the kids to play with toys. We enjoyed the feature of the doors locking in the main room to help keep the crawlers in one location. It was very infant friendly in the aspect of no stairs, just ladders to the lofts. We had a wonderful time it will definitely be a core memory for our friend group.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy L.

8 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Debbie M.

21 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Getaway

Beautiful property !! Beautiful views !! Wonderful family time together !! Very relaxing atmosphere !!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bretton L.

17 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful space to stay

My family enjoyed our stay! The place was exactly what we had hoped.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

4 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful stay in the North Woods

A very gorgeous property and cabin, well situated for larger groups with great views of the lake, a large dining area and plenty of outdoor seating.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris D.

21 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Beth E.

30 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Shmeng L.

20 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

Great place to get away from the city. The cabin is beautiful and spacious. We spent 80% of the time outside because it was so well kept that the fireplace was perfect and a great little field for corn hole. My group had a great time relaxing and having actual conversations instead of just looking at a screen.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

13 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Bachelor Party

What a wonderfully relaxing lakeside oasis! Everything was as advertised. Best aspects were un-ending amounts of firewood for the interior fireplace and outdoor fire pit. The sauna, dock and multiple sleeping accommodations (7 separate beds). Only feedback is that they need to replace the oven hot mitts and gas grill (no bottom to collect the grease). Otherwise the group of us would gladly return here again! Cheers 🍻

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

2 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

28 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

late winter break up north

Another nice weekend at this cabin. Beautiful old cabin, nicely appointed and spacious for our family gathering. Questions regarding any issues we had were addressed immediately.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven K.

20 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter Getaway

The cabin was everything our two families of 5 needed—enough space for sleeping and room for the kids to play. The sauna was a great feature and got a fair amount of use. All in all it was a wonderful time up north!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda H.

2 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful residence

Had our winter wedding there! And it was beautiful!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marit O.

31 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Christmas Gathering

Our party of 7 adults and 7 kids gathered to celebrate Christmas together, and this cabin was perfect for our needs. The three bedrooms on the main floor are beautiful! Two lofts with two full beds each are great for kids, but the stair/ladders are pretty steep for children who are afraid of heights. Luckily ours got over their fears quickly and were able to sleep up there just fine. *Beds were ok, but bring your own pillows if you are used to big fluffy ones. Large table overlooking the lake is connected to the livingroom area with a fireplace. Very warm and cozy, and we were able to all eat together for meals! The kitchen is small and lacks counterspace for meal prep, but the side breakfast nook with the large buffet/countertop worked well for spreading out our buffet style meals. Host/house manager responded immediately when we called with a question. Very accommodating and friendly! Highly recommend this place for large group gatherings.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

6 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun family weekend get-away!

Although there was a problem with the main heating source, we were plenty comfortable (even a little too warm) as there were multiple portable heaters scattered through the house and the fire place was going when we arrived. I was a bit nervous with all the heaters with our newly walking granddaughter, but she knew they were “hot” so she stayed clear of them. We had some issues with lights not working in the front porch, but management was quick to get back to us guiding us to some extra lighting. The house was beautifully decorated for the holidays which made our weekend even more special! The lodge is rustic and noise carries easily through the house, but we loved the rustic atmosphere. My only complaint was from some rude neighbors across the bay making negative comments about “VRBO guests” and screaming obscenities at someone’s barking dog.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patria X.

28 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Mini Family Getaway

This was our first whole family trip. It definitely exceeded my expectations. The cabin is in a perfect location, secluded but close enough to get to a store if needed. There was plenty of space for our dog to run around and the house was big enough that it didn't feel as if we were all on top of one another.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard V.

28 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Weekend at Briar Lake Lodge

The property is beautiful inside and out. Large eating area and large family room which consisted of the entire center of the lodge. Nice, large yard for outside activities.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik Z.

18 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding

The property is amazing and merissa is top notch!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward J.

14 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Away

We were all very impressed at the condition of the old log cabin given its age and impressed at the expansion/additional that had been done to the originally cabin. This place is a must stay and was an amazing time!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryce B.

28 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Spencer J.

23 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Remote Cabin with Lots of Room

The place feels bigger than the listing shows, which was a nice surprise. The amenities, yard space, and furnishings were great. The drawbacks I found was there wasn’t any cellular service in the area (Verizon) and the Wi-Fi loaded slowly - pretty minor issue when compared to how great the property was. Plenty of water equipment there was almost no need to bring our own. Would recommend this property!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pakou V.

20 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Family cabin

Everything in the house was fantastic. We enjoyed inside out of the property. We loved the option on kayaking and would to come again! Thank you for such a beautiful place!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kelly B.

17 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Getaway Cabin!!!

The cabin is large and has spacious family room and dining rooms. Secluded cabin with large yard for games. The only cons were: 1. No bathroom in the loft, which has 2 sleeping areas. 2. The king size mattress in the master bedroom was very uncomfortable. 3. Would be nice to have steps going down the hill to the dock

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023