❤️ Beautiful Lake Vermilion Private Island Rental ❤️

Cook, Minnesota
$361 avg/night Minimum Stay 7 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 7 nights

Min Stay

❤️ WELCOME TO PARTRIDGE ISLAND-- THE GREATEST PLACE ON EARTH! ❤️

Lake Vermilion is known as the most scenic lake in Minnesota!

Off Grid Remote Living at it's finest!

SOCIAL DISTANCE ON YOUR 1.5 Acre PRIVATE ISLAND RENTAL.


POSSIBLY THE MOST UNIQUE AND BEAUTIFUL FAMILY AND PET FRIENDLY VACATION RENTAL IN MINNESOTA!

Truly a Northwoods, lake cabin experience.

Enjoy a Slice of Remote Island Paradise with all the comforts and modern amenities of home... Right Here in Minnesota!

Private 1.5 Acre Island on Beautiful Lake Vermilion, Cook Minnesota. No other humans on the Island.

Possibly the most relaxing, breath taking, and private get-away you and your family will ever take!

STARLINK (By SpaceX) High Speed Internet Service operating on the Island! 100 MBS Download, 10 - 20 MPS Upload, with very low latency. Bring your Laptop and work from the a Island, if necessary. HIGH SPEEED WIFI, WIFI PHONE, STREAMING MOVIES AND MUSIC! FREE STREAMING NETFLIX!

For perfect cell phone calling, Connect to the WiFi Network and Switch your iPhone to WiFi calling: Settings>Cellular>Turn On WiFi Calling

Dock Fishing is fantastic!! The Kids will love it!

Private property parking and docking for Island access available 1/4 Mile Away. See Attached Photos. Property is owned by Me.

Impeccably maintained and impeccably clean property with all the comforts of home.

Running Hot & Cold Water, Private Dock, Power Company provided Electricity, TV, Cell Phone Data Signal, Fish Cleaning Station w/Running Water, LG Front Loading Washer & Steam Dryer, Refrigerator/Freezer, Thermostatically Controlled Heat Throughout, Intercom From Cabin to Dock, Bait Well and Live Well Provided, Dock Swimming (Bring Water Shoes as the lake bottom is rocky), Clothes Lines and Clothes Pins for Beach Towels, Life Vests and Life Cushions Provided! Automatic Path Lights to the dock, on the dock, on the deck, and on the boardwalk to the bathroom.

Kayak and Canoe Use Free of Charge!

Blueberries, Raspberries, June berries, Mushrooming, Fishing, & Hunting.

Black Bay is a literal Mecca of Wildlife including Moose, Bear, Wolves, Loons, Mink, Otter, Eagle , Osprey, Deer, Trumpeter Swan, Waterfowl, Grouse, Fox, Martin, Beaver, a wide variety of Turtles, Owls, Wood Peckers, King Fisher, Canadian Lynx, Rabbit, and Bobcat.

The towering pines, birch, aspen, and maple give you a true sense of the Great Northwoods.

Beautiful Sunsets unfold before your eyes as the Island faces to the West.

Hammocks and screened in gazebo located on elevated bluff near the cabin provide picturesque view an d heavenly lake breeze,

❤️❤️ ROMANCE!! ❤️❤️ The beautiful red sunset, crackle of the campfire, sounds of owls and howling wolves, the moon reflecting off the water, the Northern Lights dancing across the Northern night sky, a billion stars, and remote Island privacy set the stage for a romantic vacation. ❤️ ❤️

History hangs heavy in the air as Lake Vermilion was at the heart of the great logging campaign of the 1800’s that built America’s great cities as our country expanded Westward. Minnesota’s 1st Iron Mine was located on the Vermilion Iron Range and is now a State Park and Scientific Research Facility. Native Americans have occupied the Lake Vermilion area for the past 5,000 - 7,000 years and traces of their presence can be seen all around, by those with a keen eye.

MOTOR BOAT AND PONTOON RENTALS AVAILABLE!

Purchased New in 2020: 20 HP Yamaha 4 Stroke Fuel Injected Outboard Motor With ELECTRIC START (No Choke and No Gas Mixing. Runs Straight Unleaded!), 16 Foot V-Hull Alumacraft Boat, Shorelander Trailer (2” Trailer Ball). It’s sitting on Trailer at the Boat Launch. You must Launch. See Photos! Flat Bottom Boat PERFECT for transporting food, luggage, other belongings, and people to and from the Private Boat Launch.

Boat and Motor Rental: $500 per week or $85 per day.

2nd Rental Available: The perfect Lake Vermilion Fishing Boat--Fully equipped 2022 G3 Fishing Boat with 50 HP 2022 Yamaha outboard motor with 24V GPS Fully Loaded Trolling Motor with Remote Control and State-Of-The-Art Lowrance GPS Fish Locator with High Definition Maps. Also perfect for long Lake Vermilion Boat Rides.

Boat and Motor Rental $995 Per Week or $150 Per Day.

Plenty of water depth. Water is 6 feet deep, off the end of the Island dock. There is a nice public sand swimming beach and Picnic Area across Wake-em-up Bay that is operated by the MN DNR.

*** IMPORTANT: Pets safe from Bears and Wolves as they do not swim to the Island! No Ticks On The Island, Because There Are No Deer.

THE MOST UNIQUE RENTAL ON LAKE VERMILION! BOOK YOUR FAMILY MEMORIES, TODAY.

*** Great fishing! Dock fishing is unparalleled with bench, live well, bait well, and dock rod holders!
*** Very private and remote property.
*** Hot and cold running water, just like home. It is not, however, drinkable. Three 5 gallon water jugs are on the porch. Please leave the place with three 5 gallon drinking jugs. They are $7 for a 5 gallon jug at Walmart in Virginia or about $7 for a 5 gallon jug at Zup’s in Cook. Bring empty jugs to exchange and avoid paying the empty jug charge. Primo bottles are from Walmart. Chippewa Spring bottles are from Zup’s.
*** Pick up after your pet. Waste can be buried on the back of the Island along with fish entrails. Shovel provided.
*** Battery Charger and extension cord provided.

Composting Toilet: No Smell!

Directions from Minneapolis and St. Paul:

I35N>Hwy 33N (In Cloquet)>Hwy 53N>Cook, MN>Turn Right on Hwy 24 just past the Cook Liquor Store.>Wilderness Way turn Right. (Life of Riley Resort is too far.)>Turn right onto gated Parking and Boat Launch.

A short drive to Fortune Bay Casino, Vince Shute Bear Sanctuary, & Tower Sudan Underground Mine State Park. The DNR Black Bay Hiking Trail and Shore Lunch Site is 1/4 mile from the Island. The DNR Wake-Em-Up Campgrounds Public Sand Swimming Beach is a short boat ride away.

Listen to the Wolves, Owls, and Loons on this Remote and Underdeveloped area of Lake Vermilion.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Cats And Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Freezer Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Includes Off-street Options
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Dock Firepit Outdoor Furniture Patio Picnic Area
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Printer
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Boat On Site Casino Nearby Fish Cleaning Table On Site Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayak On Site Snorkeling Nearby Water Sports Equipment Water Tubing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Netflix Stereo Streaming Services Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Hospital On A Private Island On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Designated Smoking Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Note From Host: Outside Only. Well-lit Path To Entrance Wheelchair-accessible Path Of Travel

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • scott

    Submitted Jun 9, 2025

    Stayed May 31, 2025

    We had quite a few issues with the property. there were a number of things that were promised that didn't happen or things that I think should be mentioned. First off it should be mentioned that there's no boat launch on site. that ends up being a lot of work to shuttle people around to get parked. The wifi wasn't working and there was pretty much no cell reception. that was a big problem as 2 of our group needed to work remotely throughout the week and missed meetings etc. one of the big reasons for booking a cabin over just camping is for the wifi and working remotely when needed. the cabin was in poor shape and unclean. there was mice poop in the cupboards dust on everything. It was very cluttered. the sheets were seemingly not cleaned (yet we were supposed to do laundry before we left!? ) Do you realize how hard it is to run 4 beds worth of bed sheets through a washing machine in 1 morning!? and pack and move cars around etc. The running water was a joke it was brown. im thinking it was just pulled straight out of the lake with seemingly no filter. why not filter it? what good is dirty running water really? the main bedroom had huge holes in the screens on both doors and the ceiling fan didn't work so it was very hot to sleep in there. Most of the dvds that where supposed to be there were missing and the dvd player had no remote control and needed to be found and hooked up to the tv. barely worked. Cleanliness over all was just really bad. hard to relax!!!etc

  • John M.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2025

    Stayed Aug 16, 2025

    Absolutely Outstanding!! We loved the island cabin, so peaceful and quiet.

  • Cassie B.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    Staying on an island on Lake Vermilion has been on our family's bucket list for year! The cabin had everything we needed, the owner was incredibly easy to work with, and the view from the island was incredible. We loved the feel of a remote, back woods experience with amenities like electricity and running water.

  • Jim B.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    The Island is in a beautiful quiet location. Once you get all your stuff to the island its all relaxation. Fishing off the dock was good for the kids and provided good excitement. There are several places to eat and gas up on the big part of the lake. You can even access Fortune Bay via boat with a 30-40 minute boat ride. Golf at the Wilderness is top notch. The cabin is small, but enough room for 3 adults and 2 kids. Black bay is a small bay which provides nice protection when the weather gets bad. Dock has ample space for two larger boats. Saw lots of loons and eagles from our dock. Overall a great experience and highly recommend.

  • Marilyn A.

    Submitted Jul 19, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    A great place for fishing, boating, and peace and quiet. Did hear some loons nearby, but not much boat traffic. Overall, a very peaceful place.

  • Jeremy H.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    Cabin is incredible and having the island to yourself on this beautiful lake made for a perfect father son weekend getaway! The cabin has all of the conveniences of home and the host could not be more accommodating. I have stayed at many VRBOs and this was one of the best experiences I have had! The fishing off the dock was great and the owner went out of his way to help us on how / where to catch fish. The lake itself offers great fishing and beautiful scenery. Even though you are on a private island, it is easy enough to access town, so you get the convenience of town with the peacefulness of being away from the noise. The cabin has a great outdoor sitting area and fire pit that we used almost every night. We would highly recommend this to anyone, whether you are an avid sportsmen or just want to get away and enjoy the absolute serenity that this lake has to offer.

  • Heather S.

    Submitted Aug 26, 2024

    Stayed Aug 10, 2024

    My middle son wanted his senior trip to be with his whole family (dog too) and focused on fishing. This was the perfect rental for exactly that. Shaun was great with all of our questions. The cabin was perfect-- we have 3 boys (20, 17, 14) myself, my husband, and dog, and we didn't feel crowded. The boys enjoyed all the family pictures and history of the island. We spent most of our time outside-- and ate our meals in the screened-in gazebo. The boys spent most of their time fishing-- both on the dock & in the boat. They caught a trophy walleye off the dock and the biggest fish (northern) off the dock. My middle son ended up catching 50 fish during our week's stay. Our dog enjoyed roaming the island and we found a little area where he could swim. We enjoyed the kayak and spent some time in the hammocks relaxing. We were expecting the mosquitos to be awful-- but they weren't. It was a great way to get a wilderness feel (felt very much like Boundary Waters in the bay) with modern-day amenities. I'm sure my boys will ask to go back next summer!

  • dorothy l.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2024

    Stayed Aug 3, 2024

    We had a great week on Lake Vermilion. It’s a beautiful, peaceful spot with everything you need. We enjoyed fishing, swimming, hiking at the shore lunch, and watching bald eagles at the opening of Black Bay. Highly recommend for a great spot to spend time with family.

  • Scott P.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2024

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    It was a perfect place to get far away from everyday. We needed a break from everything that distracts us as a couple from the being our best. It was nice to reconnect, to remind ourselves of what is truly important and the things that really matter in life. We found that in our very short week. The serenity, quiet (but for the loons), and beauty that exists “ up north” is rarely found today. We found that here, and… we caught a few fish as a bonus! It’s not 5 star luxury but that’s not what this place is about, it’s much more rewarding than that.: Thanks for sharing your place with us Shawn,

  • craig w.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2024

    Stayed Jun 29, 2024

    It was exactly how the owner described the island. We had a couple of days of bad weather, but otherwise it was a good week. Thanks

  • Jo V.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2023

    Stayed Sep 9, 2023

    Had a great time. The cabin was as discribed. Communication with owner was great! Will be back again hopefully.

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