Cozy Gnome A-Frame on the Lake with Sauna

Backus, Minnesota
$275 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

The Cozy Gnome A-Frame Cabin provides you with a relaxing and private escape. Dog friendly! Enjoy a quiet and romantic weekend with your significant other as you sit by the fire with the serene lake views and enjoy the sauna. Or have a fun summer getaway with your kids and dog as you jump off the dock into the lake.

Wood fire place, large windows, well-stocked kitchen, main bedroom, loft bedroom, and bathroom.

3 hours from Minneapolis/St. Paul. 45 minutes from Brainerd.

The property is on 1.9 acres and features a private space with lots of trees, southern exposure, and lake access.

Dog friendly! Includes a wood-fired sauna!

Great high-speed WiFi - perfect for working or streaming movies. Note: the cabin does not have a TV, so you will need to bring your own device.

The cabin includes one main bedroom on the first floor with a queen bed and a lofted bedroom with two beds that pull out with a trundle bed to be used as two full beds or four twin beds.

The kitchen is well-stocked with Brita filter, dishes, silverware, cups, wine glasses, cooking utensils, pots and pans, small baking sheet and other baking dishes, coffee maker and grinder, toaster, crock pot, stove, oven, fridge, and microwave.

There is plenty of firewood outside for you to use for free.

The cabin does not have a washer/dryer on site.

Unfortunately trailers cannot be driven on our private road as there is a small bridge, so boats are not allowed. There is a stand up paddle board onsite you can use.

Note: in winter, the private road is sometimes not plowed regularly. Please be prepared with a reliable vehicle (we recommend four wheel drive). We do not live in town to pull you out if you get stuck.

Our charming retreat is nestled at the end of a remote, private road, and meant to offer peace and privacy. Please note that the road is unpaved and single lane, so drive with care as you may encounter wildlife, neighbors, kids, dogs, and other vehicles. Additionally, there is a single lane bridge located on the private road that prohibits RVs, boat trailers, and non-passenger vehicles.

Due to the secluded and remote nature of The Cozy Gnome, a lien/waiver release is required to use the private road to access the cabin. We will send it to you to sign after you book. We also recommend a four-wheel drive vehicle, especially after heavy storms or during winter.

We look forward to welcoming you!

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Bulk Dispenser For Toiletries Recycling Reusable Coffee/tea Filters Unit Size: 1000 Sq Ft (93 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting Waste Recycling Policy
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Sauna
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Eco-friendly Toiletries Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Kayak On Site
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Playground
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Amanda

    Submitted May 21, 2025

    Stayed May 16, 2025

    Absolutely loved the stay. Great property and wonderful amenities provided. Beautiful and tranquil lake setting. Will book again in the future.

  • Zachary S.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2025

    Stayed Jul 27, 2025

    The property and cabin were wonderful. Great nights grilling and hanging out in seclusion. While the lakeshore at the property was quite weedy, we enjoyed our time there very much.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$275+
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