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Big Sand Lakeside Cabin, Park Rapids, MN

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Relax on the deck overlooking the serene water, surrounded by trees and a natural canopy.
Escape to a serene lakeside retreat surrounded by tall pine trees and a tranquil lake.
Relax in this inviting room with a bookshelf filled with board games and a charming view of the surrounding trees.
Enjoy a serene lake view from the comfort of this room, featuring a large window and a cozy leather armchair.
Escape to a secluded cabin surrounded by lush greenery and tranquil lake views.

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Park Rapids, MN
  • Skoe Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Character Challenge Course
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Itasca State Park
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Big Sand Lakeside Cabin, Park Rapids, MN

Looking for a true getaway that reminds you of the vacations you took when you were a kid?
We can provide that, with a 2 bedroom cabin 10 feet from the shores of Big Sand Lake, Park Rapids, Minnesota. Big Sand is one of the areas premier fishing and recreational lakes. 1800 acre lake with 35-foot water clarity, hard pack sand bottom, gradual slope out, and no weeds!! Fantastic swimming off the end of the dock. The cabin is a rustic two bedroom with a large deck and lakeside fire pit. There is a double bed in one bedroom. The other bedroom has a bunk bed with full mattress on the bottom and twin on top. Beautiful setting among towering white and red pines, right on the water, with a fabulous fire pit overlooking a natural rocky shoreline. This cabin faces west for the best sunset views in Hubbard County.
The cabin is NOT handicap accessible, and people with mobility issues will find the steps difficult. There are 35 stone steps down (from parking) to cabin and waters edge.
There are no hard-wired phones, but there is wifi and internet access.
Our cabin is part of an old resort, so there are nearby neighbors and we kindly ask that you respect their privacy if they happen to be in residence.
We have a canoe and 2 kayaks for you to enjoy that are included with the cabin rental. There is also a 20ft pontoon with a 60hp motor for rent. Please message for details. Motorized boat rentals will be charged outside of VRBO - please contact Jim - the owner/property manager if interested prior to your check in.

**If your date is blocked please contact us as there may be owner weekends available.**
During your stay at this cabin, you'll be close to Shallow Lake. The cabin includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, patio, and living room
  • Free WiFi
  • 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Shallow Lake and 8.1 mi (13 km) from Fifth Crow Wing Lake
This cabin offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Park Rapids cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Jim Emerson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 and a first aid kit
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.

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Big Sand Lakeside Cabin, Park Rapids, MN Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake Vacay

Enjoyed the clear water and sandy bottom of Big Sand Lake. The cabin is quaint and well equipped; you could literally just bring your clothes:) Stone stairs from parking to cabin and lake ARE steep but were discussed in the listing. Realizing it IS listed as not handicap accessible, a handrail would've been welcomed by all. Views and beautiful lake made us all forget the steps:) Very serene! Agent very responsive!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cabin!

This cabin is so charming! Our family of 5 stayed here and it was perfect. Every amenity you could need was available. We loved being right on the water and didn’t mind the steps leading down to the cabin. Will definitely be looking to book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Get Away Spot

Cozy cabin right on the water includes everything you need for a perfect stay. Very quiet and peaceful, great views. There are quite a few steps but they weren't a problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful cabin!

This charming cabin is a great find! Very clean, cozy and right on the water! Great location and close to a lot of things to do! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin experience

The cabin is very cute, clean and well stocked. Kayaks available to use, very fun and easy. Nice fire pit, deck etc. Owners were readily available via text for questions. The lake is very clear, has many loon pairs!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

jayne e.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

Beautiful property, the cabin has everything you could need and is very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krista G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and clean

Extra care was taken to make our stay comfortable. The coffee station was filled with an assortment of blends plus hot chocolate and tea. There was a s’more package too! So thoughtful, we enjoyed visiting areas we hadn’t seen for years and then relaxing playing games and having a bonfire.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tessa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful stay!

Our time at the cabin was wonderful! It’s a quaint little spot for relaxation and fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect lake cabin

I was looking for something close to the clear water with a boat available to rent and this was the perfect spot!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean K., Saint Peter, MN

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Lake spot

Our family of 5 rented here for a 4 night stay. We were there mid week and most people nearby were gone which made it extra peaceful. We brought our boat and fished a lot with moderate success. Caught northerns, rock bass, perch, sunnies but never got into the walleyes. Sunsets and fires were the highlight along with coffee on the deck in the morning. The owners provide everything you need. Parking worked for us as we put extra car and boat trailer at bottom of hill. Nice it’s so close to Zorbaz and Dorset. The stairs are a hike if u pack a lot like we do with 3 kids but a little stairs never hurt anyone :)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family time

We were looking for a place to get some undivided time with our busy teenagers. This was just the place. It was an easy drive to Park Rapids where there were great shops (3 for ice cream alone!) and amenities. We had a tough choice between street concerts and a quiet night on the lake and opted for the lake. The host was very accomodating of needs we had. The cabin had every thing we needed even lovely floaties for the water. We kayaked every night. Hope to return
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lakeside getaway

Our family enjoyed our stay on Big Sand, serene & peaceful. Kids loved the kayaks and being right on the water. Hosts were great to work with, would recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable stay

Property was very clean. Close to many activities. Owners were easy to work with. We will definitely keep this property on our repeat list.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic!

Super cute cabin with all the amenities we could have hoped for. Bonus was that it was a great place to have our one year old! The lake is just steps away, Jim generously blew up and left get floatie toys for us, and we had a great time in the canoe. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sybil P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Literally ON the Lake

I was somewhat concerned about the elevation down to the cabin because I have intermittent vertigo, but I was fine and the path down is very sturdy. My stay was relaxing and fun - I checked out the nearby towns, trails, and kayaked. The amenities were plentiful, the cool lake air was perfect for sleeping, and the sound of waves was meditation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake Stay

Very nice stay, was quiet and peaceful, property was clean and well stocked
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brandie B., Fargo, ND, US

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly what we were looking for

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cabin was the perfect size for our family, it was clean, had great amenities, and we absolutely loved the location being right by the water. Definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Little Cabin, Beautiful Lake

Everything was as planned. Super clean and cabin was stocked perfectly- even ice in the freezer and ingredients for smores were left. Quiet and peaceful setting - a wonderful getaway close enough to town.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Big Sand - Aug 2021

The cabin and our stay were perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful!

Wonderful property as described! And clean😊We enjoyed our stay and wouldn't hesitate to recommend. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exhale.....

Wonderful, peaceful, relaxing. Crystal clear water, quite evenings, beautiful mornings. Cabin was welcoming and spotless.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Spencer B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Lakeside Stay

Spent four relaxing nights at this quaint yet wonderful cabin! We appreciated having the fishing boat available to take a tour around the lake. Fully stocked with everything you could possibly need. Our only suggestion is to replace the master bedroom mattress- it is old and rolls you to the center. Thank you for sharing your lakeside retreat!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erwin L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little cabin on the lake!

We had a great week at this quaint little cabin. It was clean and had everything we needed. Nice big deck, firepit, charcoal grill, and a pontoon and boat that we rented which made it perfect! Drinking coffee on the deck in the morning enjoying the beautiful sunrise was a treat for us, but also the gorgeous sunets on the lake!! They were spectacular!! The steps going down to the cabin are a little treacherous, but we made it with no incidences. It would be nice to have a handrail to help yourself along, but we are in our 50s and 60s....and appreciate those things at our age. Even so.....we had a wonderful time and want to thank Jim and his staff for a great week on this beautiful clean lake!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Cozy Cabin

Property was just as described. The lakefront location is awesome! We were there during the week and practically felt like we had the lake to ourselves. The cabin was clean and adequately furnished, and there was plenty of room for us three adults. The hosts were very responsive. We hope to return again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wayne P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary trip

I hadn't been to Minnesota in many years and my wife had never been to the lake country. We were both thrilled with the cabin and location steps away from the lake. We felt right at home. It was everything it was advertised to be in a beautiful setting. The Emerson's were very accommodating and helpful. We highly recommend this property for your next getaway. Wayne and Pam
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020