Suomi Sisu MN Clearest lake, kayak, boat, private dock, handcrafted log cabin

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Interior
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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Marcell, MN
  • Marcell Family Center
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Bills Lake
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Burns Lake
    ‪23 min drive‬

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Suomi Sisu MN Clearest lake, kayak, boat, private dock, handcrafted log cabin

Beautifully Hand-crafted log lodges on Minnesota's clearest lake. Fully licensed so no risk of last minute cancellation. This spacious 4 bdrms, 3 bathroom log lodge has an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, massive logs, and unique artistry, three sides fieldstone fireplace, and we provide the firewood. For more info call or text 2182560089
Located in the first lake north of the continental divide you will be amazed at the clarity and fishing. Lake trout, bass, sunfish and huge Pike.
You’ll love cooking in this well equip kitchen, and dining at the bar that surround the kitchen or at the old hickory table. And you’ll love your private sauna which is large enough for the whole gang.
For your sleeping comfort a cedar log staircase leads to an enclosed loft bedroom with a private bathroom with a shower. The two bedrooms on main level with close proximity to a full bathroom, and lower level with bedroom and bunk area, offering three levels of comfort.
Amazing Caribou Lake has a hard sandy bottom and clarity of 40 feet making it an excellent lake for swimming, boating, and fishing for Lake trout, Large and Small mouth Bass, Northern pike, and sunfish. We have canoes, rowboats, kayaks, and a paddle boat available for your use, or a pontoon you can rent by the day. And if your feeling adventurous check out one of our over 600 neighboring lake in a 7 mile radius.
The yard surrounding the cabin has lots of space for yard games, and you’ll love the fire-pit that also overlooks the lake.
Located in the Chippewa National Forest explore miles of wooded hiking, skiing,
snowshoeing, and snow mobile trails right out your door. Travel scenic byway 38 to the Suomi Hills north of Grand Rapids. This pristine forest scattered with lakes will exceed all expectations.
And best of all we’re a well extablished and intend to be here for years to come. So get your family and friends together, make memories and start a tradition. It will be someting you'll look forward to all year long. Full week rentals in summer months, minimum two night stays Laborday to Memorial day. WE MAKE IT FEEL LIKE YOUR OWN PRIVATE RETREAT,
If your looking for a venue for an intimate group of 50 people, you have access to additional places along 1000 feet of lakeshore with a wedding pavilion overlooking the lake an a small honeymoon cabin.
It's Quiet lake, but you can bring your own boat for water sports as long as you are certain your boat is free of invasive species We discourage jet skis because They're a bit too loud for this size lake.
And when not on the lake relax with a book, play games with the kids, hike on our miles of wooded trails.
Winter it a magical time for x- country skiing, snow shoeing, and snow mobile the right out the driveway onto 100s of miles of trails.
Once you come you'll keep coming back.

A great gathering place: The perfect place to get together with friends and family. Life is short, so start a tradition of having fun with the ones you love in this beautifully hand-crafted log lodge. We leave you alone, so You will feel like it's your own private lake home. This log lodge was built by one of the top log home builders in the Nation, and also owner of the place. Fourty years ago Tim and Peg built their first log home which for Tim became a passion. In 1977 he started his log home building business, Top-Notch Log Homes. From modest log cabins to 7000 sq ft log mansions, Tim and his crew built masterly crafted log homes throughout the Northland. Twenty years later in 1997 Tim and Peg and their two young children purchased a small resort on 1000 feet of Lakeshore on their favorite lake. Now after anothen 20'years Tim''s has FINALLY competed his log cabin dreams.
With 3 big log lodges, 2 small log cottages and a pavilion with a fantastic overlook of the lake. So come, check us out. Be it for a romantic getaway with the one you love to a big family gathering, we have that and everything in between.
But if you've dreamed of having your own log home on the lake this is a great place to start.
For those who are thinking about a log home of their own just let us know. We can answer all your questions, show you plans, and build you one. If you didn't want one before you stay here you will want one after your stay.

For those who love the great outdoors: The last leg of your drive through Edge of the Wilderness Scenic Byway will take you through the Suomi hills, past lakes, and over the laurentian divide, to the top of the northern watershed. Turn east though tall pines, and down our long winding driveway to the private retreat on crystal clear Caribou lake.
Miles of trails are right out your door. The Suomi and Trout lake non-motorized recreation area are a couple miles away, and the mesabi snow Mobile trail is at the end of our driveway, linking you to just about every trail in Northern Minnesota.

Cross County ski the Soumi Hills, Trout Lake Estate, Blueberry Hills, Sugar Hills, Wabana. Wonderfully groomed trails for all level of skiers, This beautiful hand crafted log is the perfect place for gathering of family and friends. Spacious, with crafted details that will make you feel like you're in the middle of nature both inside the cabin and out. On the shore of Caribou lake, known as the clearest lake in Minnesota.
Drive through the Chippewa national forest on scenic byway #38, through the tree lined drive where your encounter a lake around every corner. Cross the continental divide and into the Suomi Hills and beautiful Caribou Lake.
During your stay at this lodge, you'll be close to Bills Lake.
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts and a sauna
  • 12 minutes by car from Marcell Family Center and 13 minutes from Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center
This lodge offers its guests a sauna, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Marcell lodge is smoke free.

Property manager

Peggy Landin

Property amenities

Internet

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

Things to do

  • Boating
  • Kayaking
  • Sauna
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Snow sports gear

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beachfront location
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Books
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Games
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Smoke-free property
  • Stereo

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven

More

  • Dryer
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pets allowed in off season. One dog in summer

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Great place, where kids can be kids.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
This property uses wind energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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.
Property Registration Number FBL-3891-15215

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Suomi Sisu MN Clearest lake, kayak, boat, private dock, handcrafted log cabin Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Boys fishing trip
We stayed in cabin 6 and it was absolutely gorgeous. The log cabin feel was awesome. Lake was crystal clear and deep. Lots of laughs were had. Would definitely come back
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

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Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cabin & lake, but beware of a “Karen” neighbor
Enjoyed our stay mostly. No complaints about the property itself. Property is nice & spacious enough for larger families/group, but kids can’t really be kids. Our group was out on the lake for less than an hour before we were confronted by a woman who claimed she own a property & therefore owned the shoreline also. “Riparians are entitled to exercise their rights over the entire surface of the lake. One riparian cannot keep others from using all of the lake. Where access to a "wetland" is available from a public road,” Minnesota Statutes Section 103G.235 She paddled roughly 500 ft out into the lake to where we were to complain ask us where we “were from & must not be from here”. She proceeded to exaggerate & accuse of being directly in front of her dock & overloaded on our 15 passenger capacity pontoon & being on the lake for several hours making noise. She complained the 3 yo crying as well. We responded respectfully & left the area shortly. Owner was cordial & felt bad about situation, but ultimately sided with the “karen” neighbor. If you are a person of color, be aware you might get questioned repeatedly about your party count even though you have already confirmed it several times before & what the “karen” neighbor accuses you of will be taken as truth. Owner also proceeded to tell us about lake etiquette as though we are foreign to being on lakes/living on lakes. We didn’t let the negative & prejudice insinuations ruin our stay. Kids had fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet Spot!
Peg was a great help. Communicated clearly, looked for ways to make our stay the best (which it was). All of my out of state friends now love Minnesota.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A bit of Heaven
Beautiful Lake and cabin! Wonderful memories made!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Presidents Day Snowmobile Trip
Cabin was great. The views are amazing and the cabin was very comfortable. We had a larger group (11 including kids) and we never fell cramped. Plenty of parking and great access to the trails right down the driveway. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Vacations
This beautiful property is surrounded by a National Forest with much wildlife. The cabin is nestled on a hillside just above the lake, providing spectacular views. The firepit is close to the cabin, for easy pit stops. The dock is not accessible for people with ambulation issues, however there is a public dock the rented boat can pickup if needed. Best advice, bring bug spray, mosquitoes are bird sized and there are many of them! :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Beautiful property all around.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Caribou
Beautiful cabin
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason K., Stillwater

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded oasis
Incredible log cabin tucked away in the forest. Great fireplace and space for the kids and parents to get along for long periods of time. Great fireplace and well stocked kitchen.Close to great ski trails - we will be back. Hopefully a summer visit as well.

10/10 Excellent

Fred D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely beautiful!
Very well built log home in the Northwoods. Beautiful log construction. All the amenities you need!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Kari a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cabin retreat
We had a great time at this lovely cabin! It was a great setting for our families christmas celebration. Its in a national forest so its beautiful. The only thing we were a little bummed about is there was veryyyy few household amenities that you would expect at this price point and a place advertised for groups/families. No toiletries ( shampoo, body wash, etc), and only 1 roll of paper towels was left and only a few garbage bags and tide pods. for a group of 12, there should be more of these things available, or at least a heavy mention that they are not provided. I also think an investment in nice towels would be great. the only ones they had were old, scratchy and stored in dusty places. We are a big football family and it was listed there was a TV, but we were a little bummed that our Vikings game was on an old TV the size of a computer monitor... although, one could say the point of the cabin is not to worry about such things, so that point is super subjective and just something to keep in mind if you, like our family likes to bond over the heartbreak of the vikings losing. But again, if you are looking for a lovely authentic Northern Minnesota log cabin to make lasting memories with your family, I recommend checking this place out! Peg was really nice and easy to work with. They even had a christmas tree set up which added a great holiday touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING!!!
BuckHorns Resort at Caribou lake, Cabin # 6 was amazing! It had everything a family needed. We were never able to meet the Host, Peg and Tim., that goes to show that everything was in line! Great Family Vacation destination! I couldn’t have been more happy! Thanks again Peg & Tim!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

April S., Minneapolis, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Getaway
This place is a piece of paradise, hidden in a forest with beautiful views of the lake. The cabin instantly makes you feel like you are at home. The owners are quick to respond but keep their distance for you to enjoy the seclusion of the cabin. We definitely will be back to make more memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

ADRIAN R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adrian
Wonderful place

10/10 Excellent

Heidi Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Lake!
I have never experienced a lake like Caribou Lake before! We were in northern MN, but the water made it look like we were in the tropics! Friendly hosts and a fabulous cabin made for an unforgettable week!

8/10 Good

Kari W.

Beautiful place! Only thing was the road construction and something closer for bait and ice.
Very clean and awesome place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Perfect!
We had 8 adults and one baby and this property was perfect and included everything we needed (even a high chair!). Private dock for our boats, big kitchen for family dinners, great deck. It's a steep drop down to the dock but there were steps, just an fyi. Our week was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

We always enjoy our stay here
My kids and I stay here every year and always enjoy this property. The Cabin has everything you need and is very spacious. It is a very comfortable stay and have no complaints. Peg is very friendly and check in with us when we arrive to make sure we have everything we need and when we leave to make sure everything was good...
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Jenn M., Minneapolis

Beautiful Minnesota Retreat
The cabin has everything you need! Its large but still cozy and warm. The views, the sauna, and the beautifully crafted structure are just perks that will make your stay amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Paochoua X., SAINT PAUL

Better than the photos!
Had a family retreat and it was awesome. Peggy was very helpful and easy to communicate. We wanted isolation but there was another lodge nearby which was okay since it didnt look occupied at the time we were there. Other than that we have nothing bad to say about the place. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2016