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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Smart TV, books

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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Backus, MN
  • Place, Rainy Lake
    โ€ช2 min driveโ€ฌ
  • Place, Big Portage Lake
    โ€ช4 min driveโ€ฌ
  • Place, Horseshoe Lake
    โ€ช7 min driveโ€ฌ

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

SanbornShores! Swimming|Water Toys|FamilyFrndly

Welcome to the Sanborn Shores โ€“ Lakeside Retreat in Backus, MN

Nestled on the shores of Sanborn Lake, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers the perfect blend of cozy comfort and lakeside adventure. Whether youโ€™re looking to relax or explore, this home is designed for unforgettable memories.

Start your mornings with a cup of coffee on the spacious deck, enjoying the lake views and fresh air. After a day of fun on the water with the provided water toys, unwind by the wood-burning fireplace or enjoy an evening cocktail as the sun sets. The home also boasts a large dock, making it easy to enjoy the water, and the lakeโ€™s clear, calm waters are perfect for swimming.

The home features a beautiful primary suite with a private ensuite bathroom, modern amenities with cabin inspired rooms that will make any lake lover feel at home. The bunk room is ideal for kids, offering a fun and cozy space to sleep and play.

With an open-concept living area, this home is perfect for family gatherings, whether you're enjoying a meal together, playing board games, or simply conversing and relaxing. Thereโ€™s also a carport for convenient vehicle parking.

Located just a short drive away is the popular Salty Dog Eatery, where you can enjoy delicious meals with a local touch after a day on the lake. A massive general store is just down the road as well.

Whether you spend your days swimming, boating, or lounging around the cabin, youโ€™ll leave feeling refreshed, recharged, and ready to return again and again.

AMENITIES
Life jackets
Good swimming lake
Two kayaks
Cornhole
Paddle boat
Games, cards, puzzles
Wood-burning stove and firewood
Grill
Camp fire ring
Bags
Shampoo
Conditioner
Body Wash

THE SPACE (SLEEPS 7)
-King bedroom
-Queen bedroom
-Twin over full bunk bed

Extra sleeping areas (not to increase occupancy)
-Single air mattress in bunk room
-Pull out sofa sleeper in family room
-Pack and play available

PARKING
-There is space for 3 vehicles onsite

PET POLICY
-Sanborn Shores is not pet friendly and no pets are permitted on the property.

MAKE YOUR UP NORTH VACATION UNFORGETTABLE THIS SUMMER WITH THESE ADD-ONS
-On-site private chef services
-On-site wine + charcuterie pairings
-Mobile Sauna rentals
-Mountain biking rentals
-On-site- wellness recovery IVโ€™s
-Local fishing guides
-Delivery of local farm fresh meats and produce
-On-site yoga classes + more in our add on guide!

๐˜พass ๐˜พ๐™ค๐™ช๐™ฃ๐™ฉ๐™ฎ ๐™Ž๐™๐™ ๐™‰๐™ค๐™ž๐™จ๐™š ๐™Š๐™ง๐™™๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™˜๐™š
โ€ข Quiet hours are to be observed from ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฌ๐—ฝ๐—บ-๐Ÿด๐—ฎ๐—บ ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—น๐˜†; no loud music, screaming/yelling, etc.
โ€ข No parties are allowed; this includes bachelor/bachelorette, etc.
โ€ข Noise complaints will result in fines and citations from local law enforcement

Please help us show respect to our neighbors and ensure we can continue to offer this exceptional property to future guests! โ˜บ

๐™‹๐™ก๐™š๐™–๐™จ๐™š ๐™ฃ๐™ค๐™ฉ๐™š
โž A signed rental agreement and safely screening is required to book with us.
โž Smoking is not allowed!
โž Dock and water toy installation and removal are seasonal and based on weather conditions. If you have any questions about when these amenities will be put in or taken out, please donโ€™t hesitate to reach out!
-Must be 25 years of age or older to rent

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WOODS TO WATER VACATION HOMES
Exceptional Homes. Curated Experiences. Lifelong Memories.
During your stay at this cabin, you'll be within walking distance of Rainy Lake. Concierge services and laundry facilities are available. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cabin.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Services include a concierge
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Rainy Lake and a few minutes from Big Portage Lake
As a guest of this cabin, you'll find barbecue grills, concierge services, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Backus cabin is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,696 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Reviews

SanbornShores! Swimming|Water Toys|FamilyFrndly Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin - lovely lake view with plenty of amenities, very nice layout and well maintained/updated. Kitchen is very well stocked which we appreciated! Little things like a few k-cups; extra pillows & blankets; access to paddle boat & kayaks, were also much appreciated. There are a number of steps down to the dock area; but the decking & staircase was very sturdy & well maintained. Kids enjoyed jumping off dock and tying tubes to dock to float in lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ishraf A., Minneapolis

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, new and well stocked cabin on a quiet lake. Fishing was great and we made good use of the kayaks. The kitchen has everything you need! Many outdoor hanging spots with beautiful lake views. By the way listing says two twin bunk beds but there is only 1 bunk bed. And the air mattress has a hole so had to keep inflating it all night. But just initial bumps for a new cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private peaceful, quiet , and well furnished property that is maintained and cared for. lake is crystal clear and the elevation off the lake makes for great views .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time at Sanborn Shores! Property is very clean and orderly, the lake is crystal clear. We had fun on the kayaks and paddle boat. We brought our Boat and fishing was good as well. Nice sitting places outside to relax and enjoy watching the eagles and loons. Godfreyโ€™s Grocery & Bait is right down the road and has anything you need. We went to Hackensack -7-8 miles away to get adult beverages they also have a cute strip of restaurants, & ice cream shop- playground & beach
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tung H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Would love to stay here again

"Our stay at the vacation home was fantastic! The place was clean and well-kept, with beautiful scenery all around. The fishing was excellent, and the pontoon rental made it even more enjoyable. The staff were attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend!"
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family getaway.

It was great!!! The property was very clean. Very well supplied. Pots, pans etc. Comfortable furniture/beds. Outdoor furniture was well placed. Fully stocked with dry firewood. Lots of loons to see and hear. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025