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{Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Shevlin, MN
  • Red Pine Trail
    1 min walk
  • Peace Pipe Vista
    1 min walk
  • Lobo's Bar & Grill
    2 min drive
  • Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional)
    41 min drive

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About this property

{Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park

Located less than a 1/4 mile from the North Entrance of Itasca State Park. This is Unit 2 of Big Timbers (there are 4 attached units in total) and a seperate cabin. Stay here to enjoy all the amenities that Itasca State Park has to offer! Not only will you be able to enjoy Itasca State Park, Big Timbers is located approximately 30 miles from Bagley, Bemidji, and Park Rapids. This is the perfect location for your next stay!


Please see our other listings:
NEW LISTING! 1902 Cabin: https://www.vrbo.com/3782110
Unit 1: https://www.vrbo.com/2823826?unitId=3395838&childrenCount=0&noDates=true&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=earned:vrbo:sharecopylink:USA&utm_content=2823826&oc=aGYNBdxZu9OlcisOFYRoB
Unit 3: https://www.vrbo.com/2832675?unitId=3404688&childrenCount=0&noDates=true&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=earned:vrbo:sharecopylink:USA&utm_content=2832675&oc=s7gzNzcpkUIEsBa3oqofJ
Unit 4: https://www.vrbo.com/2832733?unitId=3404746&childrenCount=0&noDates=true&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=earned:vrbo:sharecopylink:USA&utm_content=2832733&oc=EjjuqpX1JqHw2hyet4sZ5
During your stay at this guesthouse, you're just a quick walk from Red Pine Trail.
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Red Pine Trail and Peace Pipe Vista
This guesthouse offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Lake Itasca guesthouse is smoke free.

Property manager

Big Timbers {Sauer Family}

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility

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  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include 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.

{Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen (Les) W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lynn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maybe should not be called a lodge?
Lovely room in a set of 4 maybe more like a motel large parking lot no landscaping out front. That being said, the room itself was great. The location near the north entrance was super convenient. I just because of it's name expected something else so was a bit disappointed to start.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion M., St. Louis, MO

Liked: Cleanliness
Across the Road From Itaska State Park
Clean, close, convenient to the park. The back window looks out at a forest of pine, where we saw a large flock of wild turkeys one morning. If your plan is to visit the place where the Mississippi River begins, this is the place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camille J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location close to Itasca
We loved the proximity to the park and had a really great stay. The host was friendly and helpful. My kids loved the ice cream shop next door. The room was clean and comfortable. I'd highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANDREA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for visiting the park. Rooms were clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big Timbers was very comfortable and clean. So close to the entrance of Itaska State Park, which is where we spent our days! Such a beautiful area! Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wenzhong, Edina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shuyen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and close to Itasca State Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big Timbers Lodging
Great place to stay when exploring Itasca State Park. Very close to north entrance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

gary g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay at Big Timber’s
Property was very well kept and in great shape. Really enjoyed our time at Big Timber’s. Christine was very helpful and accommodating really enjoyed her gift shop and ice cream. What are the big benefits of staying? There is one of the few places in that area where you can actually stay less than one week …most of the resorts in that area.. it’s one week or more.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay!
Just what we needed. Close to Itasca state park. Clean, great location, and great space!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ann N., Stillwater

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and homey.
Great ambiance and very nice owner. A bit far from restaurants, though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trip to Itasca State Park
Christine, the owner of the VRBO, was very friendly and accommodating! The place is lovely and just outside of the park. We rode out bikes into the park both days! We would highly recommend this place! Five star in our book!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helene W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visit at Lake Itaska State Park
Lodging was nice, well appointed and charming decor. Location was ideal, practically at the State Park. The visit was a very nice experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and Super Comfy!
Loved the room to stay in for a couple days. We needed a last minute alternative to tent camping, and Big Timbers had a room available for us. Just a short distance from the North Entrance of Itaska- it made the family adventure much more comfortable and doable for us this year. Worked great for a family with young kids and 36 week pregnant mama! Loved it and would recommend! The ice cream and gift shop was an added bonus - especially for the kids after long adventure days at the state Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy visitors
Great location close to Itasca Park. Clean and comfortable room. Owner has Ice Cream parlor a few steps away - which was key after an active day. Would certainly stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason H., Milbank, SD

Liked: Cleanliness
Itasca State Park
Nice and clean cabin. Super convenient to the North Entrance of the state park. Centrally located to Park Rapids and Bemidji. Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith L., Claremont

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay.
The place is like brand new. Great place to go after a day out on the trails. And a added plus for the kids and adults was ice cream and pizza. High recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee D., Elk River

Liked: Cleanliness
What a wonderful find!
We were very pleased with the place. The manager was there during the day, running their new ice cream shop. Yummy! It had everything we needed. Very clean. A big bathroom and plenty of space. The Fridge even had enough room for a bag of ice. Beds were comfortable. We plan on visiting again. If you needed anything response was quick. They even accommadated us when we messed up on our arrival time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Mark, Starbuck

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

harlan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bike trip to Itasca
Great spot…. Clean and close to the park… quiet and comfy….great hosts!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Great place to stay! Comfy and cozy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Stay
Loved being so close to Itasca State Park! The room was super clean with very comfortable beds. The location was great for us and we had a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis and Janice S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Clean and new!
Two suggestions: Please consider putting a safety bar in the units for your elderly guests and a hand towel holder to the right of the sink. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family get together spot!
We rented all 4 cabins for our family and it was amazing! They're so clean and fresh, with access to grills. My boyfriend and I had visited in May and decided immediately we need to go back and we were not disappointed! The Sauer's are fantastic hosts who communicate well, answer quickly and address all your questions and/or needs. One of our girls left a necklace there and they dropped it right in the mail to us as soon as they found it cleaning! I wish there were more stars to give! 10/10 gold star! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022