Title: {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park 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) # {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park ![1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78490000/78484700/78484697/f692cc20.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78490000/78484700/78484697/5415993d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78490000/78484700/78484697/ac126b2e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78490000/78484700/78484697/47d97f81.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78490000/78484700/78484697/b908b858.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Experience the perfect blend of nature and comfort at Big Timbers, located less than a 1/4 mile from Itasca State Park's North Entrance. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FShevlin-Hotels-Big-Timbers-Lodging-Next-To-North-Entrance-Of-Itasca-State-Park.h78484697.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FShevlin-Hotels-Big-Timbers-Lodging-Next-To-North-Entrance-Of-Itasca-State-Park.h78484697.Hotel-Information) ## 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%7C47.25450%2C-95.21225&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lcfWYVeASP5c1nEYEltHZLIo9Ic=) Shevlin, MN #### What's nearby - Itasca State Park - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles - Lake Itasca - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles - Mississippi Headwaters - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles - Itasca State Park - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles - Heart Lake - 14 min drive - 5.9 miles #### Getting around - Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional) - 41 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Lobo's Bar and Grill - ‬2 min drive - ‪Douglas Lodge Restaurant - ‬11 min drive - ‪Mary Gibbs Café - ‬3 min drive - ‪itasca junction cafe - ‬11 min drive - ‪Itasca Camp Karaoke - ‬2 min walk ## About this property ### {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park Hotel near Mississippi River {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Additional perks include: - Barbecues and smoke-free property Room features All guest rooms at {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park boast comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to More amenities include: - Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers - Outdoor lighting, fridges and microwaves ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Internet access ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - On a lake ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair accessibility ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Microwave - Refrigerator ### More - Air conditioning - Desk - Heating ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Cashless transactions are available Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## Frequently asked questions ### Is {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park pet-friendly? > Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total). ### What time is check-in at {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park located? > Situated on the waterfront, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Peace Pipe Vista and Mississippi River. Landmark Interpretive Trail and Red Pine Trail are just steps away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 9.6 Staff & service ### 9.0 Eco-friendliness ### 9.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 48 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Betty 8 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication Liked how close it was to Itasca State Park! ##### Betty Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill 7 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Property was nicely kept. Would definitely recommend. ##### Jill Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Ric B. 23 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Nice room Very nice place. Sparsely furnished. Needed a small dinette instead of only one tv tray. I hope it survived the storm without damage last weekend. ##### Ric B. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin 6 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Very nice place would stay again. ##### Kevin Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Karen W. 20 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Winter weekend It’s great place to stay….love the location …love the decor. I have stayed here in the summertime and now in the bitter cold ( -10 degrees/29 below windchill) and still had a fabulous time. ##### Karen W. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert S. 28 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great autumn getaway Pefect little place to stay when visiting Itasca SP. ##### Robert S. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Annett P. 20 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome getaway! We had a very nice stay! Very close to Itasca State Park for hiking. Very quiet and management was awesome! Would highly recommend checking it out!! ##### Annett P. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John L. 26 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A wonderful place, even in the off season My wife and I (and our 16-year old dog) came. My wife and I wanted to see the headwaters of the Mississippi. Our dog, blind and deaf, just wanted to be with us. It is a great location, and we really enjoyed the flock of wild turkeys that visited. This was the last trip our dog took with us (we had to put him to sleep shortly after we returned home). I think of Big Timbers with fondness as the last really good memory of our time with the dog. ##### John L. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heidi B. 20 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just what we were looking for! New, well done log home room with superb bathroom! Nice view of pine trees! Super close to all the adventures at Itasca State Park with convenience store nearby and Lobo's Restaurant down the road was amazing! Great area close to Mississippi Headwaters ##### Heidi B. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jack W. 8 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacation Property was nice, room was clean, bed was comfortable. It is right across the road from the NorthEntrance to Itasca state park ##### Jack W. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Scott G. 2 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Itasca visit Booked the property only a week before our visit. Super convenient access to the north entrance of Itasca State park.Some items of note: the bathroom door latch did not latch. The pillows kept falling down in the space under the headboard. The water pressure in the shower was only so-so at best. The temperature was very good. Lots of space in the unit - girlfriend suggested a small chest of drawers to unpack stuff into. We did have great interaction with Christine (owner) at the next door ice cream gift shop. Thank you Christine!Scott & Sara ##### Scott G. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanne H. 2 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful room and perfect location Newly built, clean, and well designed. Perfect location at entrance to Lake Itasca state park. Comfortable and pleasant. Will definitely stay here again! ##### Joanne H. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark C. 30 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Big Timbers WE THOROUGHLY ENJOYED OUR STAY. EVERYTHING WAS PERFECT. OUR ROOM WAS CLEAN AND COMFORTABLE, AND SURPASSED OUR EXPECTATIONS. ##### Mark C. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tina F. 13 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacation 2023 Big Timbers was a wonderful place to stay to visit Lake Itasca and we were very comfortable here. ##### Tina F. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy S. 27 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect It was very nice, great location for the park and cute! It was great for what we wanted to do. ##### Nancy S. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicholas A. 31 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved the cabin! We had a great time during our stay! The bed was extremely comfortable, the cabin (and the bathroom especially) were very clean, and the owners were great with text communication. I wish they had properties next to \*all\* of the Minnesota State Parks. ##### Nicholas A. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melanie G. 21 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice quiet cabin Nice cabin in close proximity to Itasca State Park which is where I spent most of my time while I was there. Would love to come back in the spring/ summer so it would be easier to walk there. ##### Melanie G. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zachary G. 16 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place! Very inviting and beautiful place to be. Christy is great and answers kits of questions. Highly recommend. P.S. it's pet friendly! ##### Zachary G. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jack W. 27 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Itaska vacation Our room Was right across the road from Itasca state park North entrance. There are. 2 restaurants within a short drive of the room and a convenience store located right across the road for drinks and snacks and gas and an ice cream shop. Right there at the cabin that also serves pizza. ##### Jack W. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeromy H. 6 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely spot!! We loved it! It was so nice being in the woods and near Itaska state park to go to during the day, but yet having a air conditioned room with a smart tv in the evening! I would highly recommend staying here. We will be back! Much better than any hotels I had seen in the area. ##### Jeromy H. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim S. 7 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent place Excellent place to stay close to Mississippi headwaters in Itasca State park. Need to fix bathroom door. ##### Tim S. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 10 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### BigTimbers Beautiful and very nice accommodations! Christine is wonderful to work with. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zach G. 16 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Log Cabin The host was awesome and extremely responsive. They have a gift shop right beside the motel / log cabin. This was convenient as there was times I was not able to make food on the grill and I was able to pick up a pizza or hot dog. I was also able to get ice cream when I was craving some which was awesome. I highly recommend Big timbers as it is a repeat spot that my family will go to each summer! ##### Zach G. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen S. 1 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### One-week Fall Stay This was a well appointed authentic Northwoods themed motel room. Brand new. Modern decor. Very comfortable. Christine, the host, was responsive and very friendly. It is obvious she and her family have taken great pride to make a first class property. We will definitely recommend it to others and stay there again. ##### Karen S. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lee D., Elk River 30 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A great find! This was our second stay in 2023. We enjoyed it the first time and just as much the second time. We'll be back again. Great service. Always available when and if you need something. Oh and you have to go to their ice cream shop! Right by the building. ##### Lee D. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023