Title: Beautiful Year Round Historic Cabin on Big Birch Lake Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Beautiful Year Round Historic Cabin on Big Birch Lake Lakefront cabin with kitchen and fireplace ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48840000/48838200/48838159/5625fa7a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48840000/48838200/48838159/3cfe2032.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Unclassified image, 3 of 34, button](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48840000/48838200/48838159/90-0c9a717d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48840000/48838200/48838159/90-d109192d_edited_0af4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48840000/48838200/48838159/43aa6dc1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Big Birch Lake's serene beauty surrounds this historic cozy cabin, perfect for family holidays or friends' getaways. Enjoy comfy couches and nostalgic hardwood floors while taking in the full front views of the lake from the dining area that seats 8. 10 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81305 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Beach view - Parking available - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beautiful Year Round Historic Cabin on Big Birch Lake Year round views like no other! Beautiful historic cozy cabin. Perfect for family holidays, couples getaways, or friends. Full front windows looking at beautiful Big Birch Lake. 40 minutes from St Cloud, 1 1/2 hours from Minneapolis, 20 minutes (9 miles) to Sauk Centre. Paved driveway and parking off of a quiet paved road. Summer fun, fall colors, winter snowmobiling, ice fishing. Any time of year is amazing! Comfy couches, nostalgic hard wood floors throughout. Two bedrooms, one bath, kitchen, dining area that seats 8. Sleeps 6 very comfortably with a queen bed, a twin over double bunk bed, a twin daybed with twin trundle, can sleep 8 with the big couch looking out at the lake. Fully stocked kitchen with stove, fridge, microwave, pots, pans, dishes, utensils, towels, coffee maker, French press, toaster, crock pot, paper towels etc. Bath towels and linens included. Minutes from Big Birch State forest with hiking and biking trails galore. Bring your boat or rent our pontoon boat. You will have a dock out front. All of the water toys like floaties, kayaks, and a lilypad are available for your fun! Bring your snowmobile or rent snowmobiles right on the lake! Great ice fishing! We live next door and share our small beach with you. There is a breezeway connection between the two homes, but the cabin is in no way connected to our house. It is completely separate. You will have a fire pit, wood & a propane grill. If you have any requests, just ask, and we will do our best to accommodate you! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Boat - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 1,305 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87720000/87715400/87715373/w905h683x60y0-a5428977.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private island cabin with ALL the amenities! 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As an example, if you take the lilypad out on the lake be sure it's back in the boathouse prior to departure. No pets ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children Note from host: Children must be supervised at all times! ### Events No events allowed Please let us know about events prior to booking! ### 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Note from host: Please let us know about events prior to booking! Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Beautiful 2 Bedroom Cabin on Big Birch Lake Beautiful Year Round Historic Cabin on Big Birch Lake Cabin Beautiful Year Round Historic Cabin on Big Birch Lake Melrose ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C45.76071%2C-94.74694&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xmA-Q9ZZdFl_IYxhs8kxS8kv55M=) Melrose, MN #### What's nearby - Birch Lakes State Forest - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles - Big Birch Lake - 9 min drive - 2.9 miles - Lake Sylvia Wayside - 9 min drive - 3.4 miles - Saint John's University - 43 min drive - 29.6 miles - College of Saint Benedict - 48 min drive - 33.6 miles #### Getting around - St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 61 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Rock Tavern - ‬15 min drive - ‪All Stars Sports Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive - ‪Double R Bar & Grill - ‬19 min drive - ‪Shady’s Golden Eagle - ‬24 min drive - ‪Our Daily Bread - ‬18 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beautiful Year Round Historic Cabin on Big Birch Lake pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Beautiful Year Round Historic Cabin on Big Birch Lake ? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Beautiful Year Round Historic Cabin on Big Birch Lake ? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Beautiful Year Round Historic Cabin on Big Birch Lake ? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Beautiful Year Round Historic Cabin on Big Birch Lake located? > Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Birch Lakes State Forest and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Lake Sylvia Wayside. St Rosa Park and Ritter Wildlife Management Area are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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