You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Secluded 2-Bedroom Cabin on the Edge of the BWCA
Poplar Creek Retreat is a beautiful, secluded cabin located midway up the Gunflint Trail in Grand Marais, Minnesota. All the modern conveniences with the ambiance of a North Woods cabin, to include frequent visits by moose! The dock is just 60 rods down a private portage to Little Ollie/Poplar Lake with easy access to the BWCA. In the winter, have the luxury of walking right out the door to the start of the renowned Banadad Ski Trail! Few places offer such privacy!
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Superior National Forest. Features include laundry facilities. A kitchen and 2 bathrooms are available in the cabin.
The cabin offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
Amenities include laundry facilities
Steps from Superior National Forest and 13 minutes by foot from Road Lake
This cabin offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.
This Grand Marais cabin is smoke free.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cabin: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 23 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Unit size: 1,496 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
Service animals are exempt from fees
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 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
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 is also known as
133203
Reviews
Secluded 2-Bedroom Cabin on the Edge of the BWCA Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Mark M.
27 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet cabin in the woods with a pretty stream 50 feet away. Kitchen was fully supplied with all necessary pots pans and cutlery. Saw several moose ( 4 bulls) within a couple miles of the cabin. Also saw a mama bear and her cub as well as what appeared to be an albino fox.
Mark M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Donna P., Burnsville, MN
30 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice North Woods cabin. Comfortable beds. Kitchen nicely included everything we needed. Several hiking (cross country ski) trails near by. Secluded yet we still had WiFi! Will definitely stay again.
Donna P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chandler M.
30 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin with all the wildlife you could wish for! Host was very communicative and easy to work with.
Chandler M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
John R., Tullahoma
26 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay! A couple of items didn’t work or didn’t work properly. Reason not get 5 stars on accuracy of listing. However, this was minimal and didn’t affect our overall experience.
John R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mike L.
23 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A great getaway
The cabin had everything we needed for our stay with plenty of options. The gas stove provided plenty of heat for the entire cabin. The host provided us with helpful information in a Welcome Packet document. The Cabin and it's location provided us an escape from city living. We would easily stay here again.
Mike L.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Naomi T., Eagan, MN, USA
1 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We love this cabin!
We love staying on the Gunflint Trail and this cabin is in a secluded area (helps to have 4 wheel drive in the winter) with great access to local trails for hiking and snowshoeing. The host is very responsive and easy to work with. We love the amenities, especially the gas fireplace.
Naomi T.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Naomi T., Eagan, MN, USA
31 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Stay!
This is a wonderful cabin with a gas fireplace, big kitchen, comfortable beds, and a huge whirlpool tub to soak in after hiking or snowshoeing. There are many trails within walking distance for skiing, snowshoeing, or hiking. There is a big backyard and a trail that overlooks Poplar Creek. The host was very responsive and even suggested we come early to avoid arriving in a big snowstorm. We would definitely stay here again!
Naomi T.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nadia D.
11 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
super cute and cozy
the cabin was great! had everything we needed. saw a family of moose and a little fox in the backyard! would stay here again.
Nadia D.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alicia M.
18 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Get away from the hustle bustle
My husband and I like to hide from the world a little before the holidays to spend quality time together in nature. We loved the cabin feel but the luxury of the larger tub and appliances. The property was beautiful and well maintained. The trails were wonderful and we saw a variety of wildlife. We will defiantly stay here again.
Alicia M.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nathan L.
20 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent secluded get away
The Gunflint trail is already an epic drive but this cabin capped it off well. My wife and our two dogs spent a week here. We took day trips to hike, use the E-Bikes in Schroeder, and tour Grand Marais. The amenities were convenient and comfortable. The entire stay was beautiful and relaxing. We would definitely come back again!
Nathan L.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Phil S., Zimmerman, MN
6 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
late Sept stay
Beautiful, comfortable cabin. great views from large windows! Well equipped kitchen. Comfortable sleeping. Plenty of hot water. Friendly and responsive host... would gladly stay again!!! Remote, but we like that. Portage to lake a bit much for us seniors
Phil S.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sharon A.
24 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to refresh!
None of us were ready to say goodbye when it was time to leave! We had a great experience, even with all the rain! The cabin fit us perfectly & was so very cozy! We all loved it & hope to return sometime! The surrounding area is absolutely beautiful!
Sharon A.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Caitlin K.
20 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely private retreat
We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend stay. It was relaxing to wake up with views of the creek from the bedroom window. 6 new inches of fresh snow made for fantastic winter activities. Evening games around the table and reading by the fireplace were a perfect way to end the day. This property was close to Gunflint attractions while still providing privacy. We will be back!
Caitlin K.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Todd B.
17 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Winter wonderland in beautiful setting
The cabin is next to a running stream surrounded by beautiful woods. It has direct access to snowshoe trails and the Banadad xc-ski trail that go into the Boundary Waters. The location midway up the Gunflint Trail is perfect for exploring lakes up or down the Trail and is also not far from good restaurants at Trail Center and Poplar Haus. We loved our stay and hope to return!
Todd B.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
wyatt a.
11 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect getaway
This low key cabin was out away from all others just like we wanted. The cabin was gorgeous, clean, and exactly what we were looking for. Snowshoeing around the trails was a great touch. We will be booking again in the future!