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Perfect for an Up North Getaway! Enjoy nature & tranquility in Side Lake

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

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Side Lake, MN
  • McCarthy Beach State Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Bob Dylan's House
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Greyhound Bus Museum
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Perfect for an Up North Getaway! Enjoy nature & tranquility in Side Lake

Conveniently located off of Highway 5 in Side Lake.

Recently remodeled home features:
- 3 bedrooms
- 1 bathroom
- stainless steel kitchen appliances
- self check-in
- off street parking (large enough to accommodate a trailer)
- BBQ, fire pit & picnic area
- pet friendly (requires pet fee)
- non-smoking
- high speed internet

House does not currently have AC. There are ceiling fans in 2 of the bedrooms and a floor fan in the 3rd bedroom and living room.

House is not on a lake. It sits between Side Lake and Perch Lake.

Recreation options:
Direct access to Snowmobile Trail 15
Adjacent to public water boating access: Perch Lake <2m, Side Lake <3m, Sturgeon Lake <3m
Nearby by public swimming beach: McCarthy State Beach <2m
Fat tire biking: RedHead MTB Park, Giants Ridge
Golfing at The Quarry (Voted the #1 Public Course in Minnesota)
Hiking, cross country skiing and more!
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from McCarthy Beach State Park. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a living room, and a Smart TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from McCarthy Beach State Park and 15.2 mi (24.5 km) from Lake Leander
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
If you use the grill, please clean it. Otherwise we will handle the cleaning.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please treat our house with the same respect as you would your own home.
Please respect our neighbors. Observe quite time from 10p to 7a.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs must be house-trained & crated if left alone.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit, 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.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Reviews

Perfect for an Up North Getaway! Enjoy nature & tranquility in Side Lake Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jarrod S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was beautiful the was very clean loved the view local food was great be back again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clayton G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a very good time. Quiet, clean, very modern. Spacious yard. Only small complaint would be the street light back by the fire pit is very bright, shines in your eyes. Makes it hard to star gaze.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerome E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Cynthia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host(s) were very responsive and organized. Check in was easy. Kitchen was ok. WiFi was good. The property was ok, not spectacular or amazing. Just ok. It really needs some work in the decor and bed linens area. But I suppose given the area, this is kind of what you get?! I'm unsure if there are even any "great" places in VRBO to rent at all?!? The pillows were terrible - the bed needs some better ones. Our bed pillows were very hard. They need feather/down pillows. The "bed experience" is nearly the most important, so the host needs to really make that experience great! We stayed in the "Bob Dylan" bedroom, lol. Don't worry about that kind of decor. Worry about the sheets/pillows/comforter/etc.! No, we would not rent this one again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garrett S., St Paul, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful house on beautiful property in a great neighborhood. Walkable to the public docks and delightful local restaurant. Great host, super responsive. Absolutely would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We're on a journey to visit every state park in Minnesota. We decided to come to the this area to celebrate my birthday and Father's day. We couldn't have found a better spot. It was super close to one of the parks and it was very quiet and inviting. Loved the subtle touches in the house and how we had everything we needed availabile to us. Very affordable too! Highly recommend to anyone coming to the Side Lake area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JR R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing VRBO a must stay

The place was in a quiet setting, clean and comfortable with all the amenities. Would have loved to stay longer. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sean o.

Liked: Cleanliness

Work

Great place and good people close to restaurants and convenience store
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

Everything about our stay was wonderful! Professional correspondence in a timely fashion. The house was very clean with nice details that cannot be captured in a picture!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

Shame we could not use the fire place, we were so looking forward to it.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

sean o.

Liked: Cleanliness

Deer camp

Love this place
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

smolsson2, St.Paul, MN/ USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

Clean, roomy and comfortable. You can’t go wrong if you are staying in this beautiful part of Minnesota.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Cabin weekend

We had a wonderful weekend at this cabin. We enjoyed dinner at Bimbo’s, which was within walking distance, had a great time sitting around the campfire, and even though it wasn’t on the lake, we weren’t too far from an amazing swimming beach. My family and I will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Property

This was our third stay at this wonderful place! Everything is of the highest quality! Comfortable beds, well appointed kitchen and bathroom. We will book this place again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

sean o.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ice fishing

Really nice place family friendly good restaurants great place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cold weekend

Beautiful place, we stayed warm and cozy during a cold subzero weekend. Lots of room, clean and wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin N., Shoreview, MN, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice location, beautiful area.

We had a wonderful time and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cabin in the woods.

My family and I had a great stay at this cozy cabin! There was more than enough space for a larger family, the place was very clean, comfortable furniture and beds, updated kitchen and bathroom were very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

sean o.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hunting camp

Great place to stay and owners were super nice and helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michaela V., Omaha, NE

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet getaway

This house was emaculate! It sits on a large lot that is very quiet and serene. The rooms were very neat with the different themes. It had plenty of room to accommodate all three of us. We come up annually and hope to visit again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice and quiet

Nice quiet place so sit out by the fire pit. Wander down the path to a local restaurant, or go exploring the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

tim h.

Liked: Cleanliness

October Hunting Trip

Great place to meet with friends for a fall hunting trip. The house was as described and very clean. Location was great! Bimbo's is walking distance and there's a couple other restaurants in the area. Plenty of public hunting land in the area! Parking was easy with plenty of off-street space for three trucks.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean

Two successful mornings of grouse hunting and an afternoon of hiking. House was very clean and set up nicely. Was a relaxing weekend away with plenty of exercise.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicky D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Side Lake Getaway

The house was immaculate! The spacious, light filled living room with generous seating was a comfortable place to relax. The piano desk was an unusual, but clever upcycle. The bedrooms were nicely decorated and the bed was comfortable. Nice kitchen, though I didn’t cook much, but well stocked to cook a meal. A very pleasant place to stay. Side Lake is a nice place to visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023