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{Big Timbers} Cabin next to North Entrance to Itasca State park

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A spacious log cabin interior with a high ceiling, a wooden staircase, a loft area, and large windows. - {Big Timbers} Cabin next to North Entrance to Itasca State park (Shevlin)
A rustic log cabin with a sloped roof, surrounded by tall pine trees. - {Big Timbers} Cabin next to North Entrance to Itasca State park (Shevlin)
A rustic wooden interior with exposed beams, a loft area, and a view of the outdoors through a window. - {Big Timbers} Cabin next to North Entrance to Itasca State park (Shevlin)
A kitchen with wooden walls, a refrigerator, a microwave, a sink, and a bar area with stools. - {Big Timbers} Cabin next to North Entrance to Itasca State park (Shevlin)
A cabin with a metal roof, wooden walls, and a porch with seating. - {Big Timbers} Cabin next to North Entrance to Itasca State park (Shevlin)
Close to Mississippi River, {Big Timbers} Cabin next to North Entrance to Itasca State park has plenty to offer. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

{Big Timbers} Cabin next to North Entrance to Itasca State park

  • Located less than a 1/4 mile from the North Entrance of Itasca State Park. This is our restored cabin called "The 1902" of Big Timbers (there is a four unit motel adjacent to the cabin). Stay here to enjoy all the amenities that Itasca State Park has to offer! Not only will you be able to enjoy Itasca State Park, Big Timbers is located approximately 30 miles from Bagley, Bemidji, and Park Rapids. This is the perfect location for your next stay!

    More about the cabin:
    The cabin was originally built in 1902 just down the road. We tore it down and moved it to our property and completely restored it. There is a loft with a queen bed, a living room with a full futon, full bath and full kitchen. It can sleep up to four people, but note that it includes 1 queen bed and 1 pull out futon in the living room.


    Our Motel Units:
    Unit 1: https://www.vrbo.com/2823826?unitId=3395838&childrenCount=0&noDates=true&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=earned:vrbo:sharecopylink:USA&utm_content=2823826&oc=aGYNBdxZu9OlcisOFYRoB

    Unit 2: https://www.vrbo.com/2832331?dateless=true&x_pwa=1&rfrr=HSR&pwa_ts=1703872269576&referrerUrl=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cudnJiby5jb20vSG90ZWwtU2VhcmNo&useRewards=true&adults=2®ionId=6092547&destination=Itasca+State+Park%2C+Minnesota%2C+United+States+of+America&destType=MARKET&latLong=47.187052%2C-95.22313&privacyTrackingState=CAN_TRACK&searchId=0df6c0a6-3554-412a-bc7f-280e4f4682fc&sort=RECOMMENDED&userIntent=&expediaPropertyId=78585211

    Unit 3: https://www.vrbo.com/2832675?unitId=3404688&childrenCount=0&noDates=true&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=earned:vrbo:sharecopylink:USA&utm_content=2832675&oc=s7gzNzcpkUIEsBa3oqofJ

    Unit 4: https://www.vrbo.com/2832733?unitId=3404746&childrenCount=0&noDates=true&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=earned:vrbo:sharecopylink:USA&utm_content=2832733&oc=EjjuqpX1JqHw2hyet4sZ5

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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

About the area

Lake Itasca is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Itasca State Park and Mississippi River. Visit our Lake Itasca travel guide
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Shevlin, MN

What's nearby

  • A forest path covered with fallen leaves.
    Itasca State Park
    3 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • A calm lake surrounded by dense green forest and a clear blue sky.
    Itasca State Park
    3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • A wooden sign by a river with text about the Mississippi River's flow.
    Mississippi Headwaters
    4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Lake Itasca
    4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Heart Lake
    11 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

  • Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional)
    46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lobo's Bar and Grill
    3 min drive
  • Douglas Lodge Restaurant
    11 min drive
  • Mary Gibbs Café
    3 min drive
  • Itasca Camp Karaoke
    4 min walk
  • Becida Bar & Grill
    12 min drive

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{Big Timbers} Cabin next to North Entrance to Itasca State park Reviews

Reviews

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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property met all of our needs. Layout of the rooms was great; furnishings were comfy; location was right where we wanted to be. Would love to stay here again - maybe a sister gathering.
View from bedroom loft
Bedroom
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Location

Very easy to find and close to Itasca, yet secluded. It is a beautiful, cozy little cabin tucked in the pines just across from the North entrance to Itasca.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roshanthi

Clean quiet and very
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paula W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We always love our stay at Big Timbers near Itaska Park. The cabin is very cozy and welcoming with a wonderful history. We love that our pups are able to come along as well. There is so much to do in Itaska Park and area but we come to visit our granddaughters now. Thank you again for a wonderful stay. We hope to be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Itasca park visit

We stayed at this cabin for a couple of days. It was clean and comfortable, and so close to Itasca State Park! The host was responsive. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin!

We enjoyed our stay at the cabin very much. The location is perfect for easy access to Itasca state park. The cabin is cute, clean, quiet, and quaint. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick Family Vacation

The property was very nice and clean. Close to the park and perfect for our family with having younger children.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage in the woods

Everything was perfect. Very quiet, close to the state park. Nice kitchen and lovely bathroom. Coulnt ask for a better experience.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

This place was better than advertised! I highly recommend this pet-friendly stay near Itasca State Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cordelia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect anniversary getaway

We loved our stay! Many plus points for us - the serenity, location, seclusion, charm. And Christine, our host, was warm and friendly and quick to respond to our questions. We spent our days exploring Itasca State Park and nearby towns like Bemidji, Walker and Park Rapids. So glad we didn't book just another chain hotel for this trip. The cabin was exactly what we were looking for!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Itaska Getaway

This was the perfect cabin for us. The cabin was very clean and has a great location just at the north entrance. We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin in the pines

Love the secluded feeling you get nestled in the pine trees, always a favorite place of ours. We love the rustic feel while still having modern conveniences. Our third time visiting, I am sure we will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very accommodating

Christine was very easy to communicate with and accommodating throughout the trip when an issue out of their control popped up. The cabin was clean and comfortable and my wife and I had a great time staying there. Definitely a place we will be visiting again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary

Second time we have stayed here but wont be the last. Very romantic and a secluded feel. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet comfort

A friend and I had a wonderful stay at the cabin. It was so quiet and located perfectly close to both state parks we wanted to visit. The accommodations were clean, comfortable, and well equipped. I’d love to return and highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meridith D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. It was a great location with easy access to Itasca. It was quiet and quaint. Loved sitting out on the porch in the mornings and evenings enjoying the view of the trees and listening to the birds. We did have a problem with quite a few flies in the house, but the host was responsive and brought us a fly swatter. But overall, we loved the place. The bugs were definitely not a deal breaker, just a minor annoyance. Would definitely recommend this cabin to others visiting the area
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paula W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best little get away in the woods

Cabin 1902 was so cozy and comfortable for our Christmas weekend. It was quiet and so relaxing. Christine is a wonderful host and has such a lovely cabin to relax and take in all of nature near Itaska Park. Thank you so much and we would love to stay again! Dave and Paula
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

The craftsmanship of this rustic cabin is amazing. Location is perfect to explore the park and unwind in the solitude of pines.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin 1902

Cabin was located right up the road from the headwaters of the Mississippi. It was clean and inviting. host was great at communicating prior to our stay. Hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big Timbers 1902 cabin

What a wonderful property! You can tell a lot of love went into this cabin, and they should be proud of how their vision of it turned out. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there. Lake Itasca state park is one of our favorites, and this was so close for easy visits. Nice quiet area and very cozy & comfortable. Just a short walk to the gift shop for ice cream treats after dinner too. The 1902 cabin is great, quality place to stay that we can recommend to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Little Getaway

We really enjoyed our time at Big Timbers! The 1902 cabin was so charming; rustic and historic structure with all the modern amenities you need! So well thought out for guests to make the stay easy and comfortable. The close proximity to Itasca State Park was what initially drew us to this location, but the charm of the cabin and the amazing service provided by the owners will Bring us back again! Definitely a must stay location if you're heading to Itasca State Park or just want some solitude in the wilderness.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very cozy cabin, you really feel like you are out in the woods and nobody else is around, even though you are not the only ones there. We loved the time we spent in the cabin and will be returning again for sure. Only thing it was missing was a little air fryer to make some treats or reheat some leftovers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin in the Pines

Beautiful historic cabin set among the pines. Clean, comfortable, & quiet. Huge front porch which we utilized a lot. Water pressure good in the spacious bathroom. Beds & living room furniture were comfortable. Everything is provided that you need. We have stayed at many rental cabins & this is one of our absolute favorites. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sadie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Cabin

We had a great 2 night stay and spent most of our time in the state park. This was the perfect location to stay for exploring the headwaters of the Mississippi. There are not a ton of cooking items but enough to get by for a short time. If you are cooking meals and need something specific (crockpot, large pan, etc.), bring it with you or ask ahead of time. We didn't have any wash clothes or hand towels but I am sure it was just an oversight and we managed just fine without! The store on site is so cute and made the stay even better.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My husband and I really liked the property and location, especially for the easy access to Itasca State Park. The property owners are nearby and helpful with prompt communication and information about the area. The stairs to the bed loft are a little tricky in the dark and you have to remember to duck your head in the bed loft. We left the bathroom light on at night for visiblity.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024