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A trip of a lifetime! at the Manitou (Outpost) Island on the Lower Manitou Lake!

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  • Pet-friendly

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Fort Frances, ON
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    ‪54 min drive‬
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    ‪61 min drive‬
  • Airport, International Falls, MN (INL-Falls Intl.)

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About this property

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

A trip of a lifetime! at the Manitou (Outpost) Island on the Lower Manitou Lake!

Camp Manitou Outpost is located on its own private island on the stretch of Lower Manitou, 15 km from the Esox Landing.

The island has six cabins. Two of the cabins have full kitchen and living spaces, modern plumbing full electrical power, with the others serving as sleeping cabins.

Sitting at the heart of it all is the Pavillion. The Pavilion is filled with outdoor seating and eating spaces, with an outdoor cooking and BBQ area and the host of a historical fireplace built out of local amethyst and quartz rock collected from the Manitou.

Our Outpost is powered by solar and helped by a generator when needed, meaning guests can charge their electronics and have lights at all times during the day. Hot water is always available with an on demand system and guests can have access to WIFI to stay in touch with friends, families or business at home, or to brag about their catches of the day. There are two large docks located on opposite sides of the island, allowing for ample parking space and your choice of parking depending on the wind.

There are spots for your recycling and garbage to be separated and stored at the end of your trip.

Flying
American guests:
Fly into International Falls, Minnesota, then cross over the US / Canadian border into Fort Frances.

Canadian guests:
Fly into Thunder Bay, Ontario or Winnipeg, Manitoba, then take Bearskin Airlines into Fort Frances.

Local Air Transportation:
Air transportation from Fort Frances to the lodge can easily be arranged, and we can assist you with these details. The Manitou Weather Station Lodge is a 45-minute flight from Fort Frances.

How to get to the Manitou Island Outpost:

Driving:

Arrive in Fort Frances, Ontario (Fort Frances is on the Canadian/ U.S. border across from International Falls, Minnesota.). Head towards Dryden on Hwy 502 for about 40km where you will turn left onto the Cedar Narrows Rd for another 29km to arrive at Esox Landing. It is roughly a 1.5 hour drive to Esox landing from Fort Frances, another 30min for unloading and 45 min for the boat ride. Making it 3 hours from Fort Frances to Camp. This of course does not include any extra stops for food, alcohol, or fishing licenses. Contact us for more detailed driving instructions, or the best places to stop for supplies along the way.

For approximate driving times and distances to Fort Frances from U.S. or Canadian cities, please check the mileage chart below.

Boating to MWS:
If you are planning on boating to the Outpost, please contact us so that we can provide more detailed directions and coordinates/ maps from Esox Landing. The Lower Manitou has been mapped for Navionics, so if your boat is compatible with that we can also send a track to follow. It is about 20 minutes to 30 minutes for the boat portion.
  • The cabin offers a shower
  • 11.8 mi (19 km) from Kitchen Creek Golf & Country Club and 17.4 mi (27.9 km) from The Fort Frances Museum

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

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)

Policies

Check-out

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
This property accepts cash
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 99
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
The hours at this property's front desk vary. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions. 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. The check-out time is flexible. To make arrangements, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation.
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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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