Wilderness Cabin - Nature Retreat in Peaceful Woods near Big Sandy Lake

McGregor, Minnesota
$205 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

Year-round cabin for 4 guests in a tranquil, private woods setting. We are your ATV base camp, with direct access to over 100 miles of ATV trails accessed directly from the cabin; no trailering around needed after check in. This is a cozy & quiet up north Minnesota getaway in a very nicely appointed cabin that will feel like your home in the woods. You will correspond with a very responsive owner, aiming to ensure you have everything you need for a perfect stay. Here is your chance to truly get away, yet still be within 15 minutes of many dining, bar, and grocery options.

CURRENT DISCOUNTS are: Weekly discount is 10%; Monthly discount is 15%

- Spacious cabin for 4 to spread out in and enjoy high-speed internet, Roku TVs to login to your streaming accounts, air conditioning/heat, ceiling fans, spacious shower, washer/dryer, stocked kitchen
- Explore 113 miles of nearby Soo Line Trail - Northern Route on ATV or snowmobile, ATV rental recommendation is available
- Just minutes from Big Sandy Lake where you can use public lake access and dine at many nearby restaurants, boat rental recommendations are available
- Perfect for ATV/snowmobiling trips, couples weekends, small family getaways, friends retreats, a change of scenery, or to work remotely
- Master bedroom furnished with a king size bed and the 500 sq ft loft has two queen size beds. One of the living area sofas also folds out into a double bed.
- A heated & insulated 2 car garage is available for your snowmobiles, ATVs, boats, cars
- Enjoy wildlife and peacefulness on 2.5 acres of private woods
- Stream your favorite series/movies from the air conditioned & heated comfort of the cabin
- Weekday remote worker sanctuary with desk/chair option and impressive fiber to the home high speed internet (faster than what owner can get in the Twin Cities!)
- Collection of puzzles/games/cards for your enjoyment
- Nicely stocked kitchen, breakfast bar and expandable table to have a cabin cooked meal or do a monumental puzzle
- Many supplies are provided for guests: paper towels, toilet paper, all linens, dishwasher soap, dish soap, hand soap, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, hangers, shampoo/conditioner, body wash, trash bags, coffee, tea, sugar, cooking spices/supplies, drawer with I forgot extras in the bathroom, and more!!
- State Park base camp - within a 90 minute drive of 10 state parks/forests
- For the winter, we have 4 pairs of snowshoes and get the driveway plowed/entrance shoveled
- In non-snow months, enjoy firepit, patio, swings, hammock, and Adirondack chairs

The McGregor / Aitkin county area boasts plenty of treasures: lakes, ATV/snowmobile trails, dark night skies, wildlife, rivers, restaurants, bars, Savannah Portage State Park, the National Golf Course, and downtown shopping/dining in nearby Aitkin | McGregor | Grand Rapids | Duluth.

Book today to enjoy during any season ... the woods are waiting!

Other things to note:
For guest safety and property protection, this property has two outdoor-only security cameras. One camera is mounted on the garage, facing the driveway and the home/garage entrances. The second camera is mounted on the exterior of the house, facing the driveway and street entrance. These cameras are to monitor exterior areas only.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    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

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Double-glazed Windows Unit Size: 1500 Sq Ft (139 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting Water-efficient Toilets Only
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

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

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Hunting Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Sailing Nearby Sledding Nearby Snowmobiling Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Highchair Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Limited Housekeeping
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Area Rugs In Public Areas Hardwood Flooring In Public 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 Smoke-free Property Stair-free Path To Entrance Thin Carpet In Public Areas Tile Flooring In Public Areas Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Lois

    Submitted Aug 12, 2025

    Stayed Aug 7, 2025

    Really enjoyed our stay. Very nice and welcoming. My grandson loved filling the bird feeders each morning.

  • hunterguy650h1

    Submitted Feb 19, 2026

    Stayed Feb 13, 2026

    Was very nice and homey! Great location to the lake and restaurants. Jessica was a great host and answered any questions we had. Look forward to staying there again!!

  • Lucas E.

    Submitted Feb 1, 2026

    Stayed Jan 30, 2026

    Everything was perfect. Great experience

  • John M.

    Submitted Oct 30, 2025

    Stayed Oct 27, 2025

    Beautiful. Clean, well stocked

  • Submitted Oct 26, 2025

    Stayed Oct 23, 2025

    Cannot say enough good things about this property! Very well appointed, stocked pantry, super clean, and excellent customer service. We even got free Hulu access. When in Northern Minnesota this place is a hidden gem in the woods…highly recommend!

  • Koreen L.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    One of the most beautiful rentals we have experienced. Everything was as stated in advertisements. Host thought of everything you would need for the perfect stay just down to detailed instructions and places to go. Definitely would stay there again.

  • Lisa T.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2025

    Stayed Aug 21, 2025

    Beautiful retreat quite location in the woods! Close to food, and surrounding lakes. Great spot to bring side by side and enjoy the trails and nature!

  • Margaret D.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Jul 24, 2025

    Well stocked kitchen. Instructions were good.

  • Stephen W.

    Submitted Jun 20, 2025

    Stayed Jun 15, 2025

    We had a great time hanging out and fishing.

  • Greggrey V.

    Submitted Apr 27, 2025

    Stayed Apr 23, 2025

    The cabin was cute well laid out and comfortable.

  • Todd D.

    Submitted Feb 26, 2025

    Stayed Jan 31, 2025

    Property and everything about the stay was wonderful!

  • Marissa Z.

    Submitted Feb 4, 2025

    Stayed Jan 17, 2025

    This was the perfect place for us three girls to getaway on a wintery cold weekend. The place was very clean, and the owner communicated quickly with us. The only advice I would give if you decided to book here in the winter is to bring some slippers because the floor is cold. Would love to come here again sometime!

  • Pat S.

    Submitted Jan 21, 2025

    Stayed Jan 9, 2025

    Listing described this wonderful cabin in the woods exactly! We were able to snowmobile right from the driveway and get to the trail system. Jessica is an excellent host and was very prompt with any questions we had.

  • Angie K.

    Submitted Dec 30, 2024

    Stayed Dec 27, 2024

    Really cute cabin! Very clean! Loved the large garage and large shower! We will be back! It was perfect for us!

  • Cindy N.

    Submitted Nov 9, 2024

    Stayed Nov 1, 2024

    My best friend and I enjoyed a very relaxing wkend at your cabin scrapbooking. The weather was cool, overcast and drizzly, so perfect time to stay inside and craft. There were some nearby local restaurant's we could run to for a bite, which was nice. We enjoyed Zorbaz. The only little comments we would have is there is one bathroom, and it's on the main level, with 2 doors, between one bedroom and a hallway, so you have to open/shut 2 doors, plus on the other side is someone's bedroom. The other one would be the TV. It would be nice to have local channels available to watch the news, vikings games, etc. but we got by. We look forward to spending another wkend here!.

  • Joe T.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2024

    Stayed Aug 21, 2024

    Visited family in the area and had a great stay. Plenty of parking and setback from the road. Very pleasant place close to the lake. Would recommend!

  • Esther P.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2024

    Stayed Aug 11, 2024

    This was our 2nd stay. We love this property! It’s one of the most well thought out rentals we have ever stayed in. We booked it for revolving overflow guests that our lake cabin is to small to accommodate. The beds are comfortable, the kitchen is well stocked, and the grounds are so peaceful. We will be back.

  • Laura S.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2024

    Stayed Aug 9, 2024

    Cozy cabin, very clean, exactly as advertised. Loved the Oso Verde theme. Host was responsive. Brought a boat and spent the day on Big Sandy. Would definitely stay again.

  • Mark M.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2024

    Stayed Aug 4, 2024

    Awesome property. The host is great, easy to communicate with and has a lot of helpful tips fir the area.

  • Britta R.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2024

    Stayed Jun 27, 2024

    Jessica's cabin in the woods was the best short term rental we have ever had. It actually matched the listing, was impeccably maintained, and was even cuter in person than in the pictures. Plus there has been so much attention to detail all over the cabin! Hooks where you need them in the bathroom, pantry essentials, a drawer of little forgot them items, labeled light switches (more owners should do that, it was so helpful!), even birdseed for the feeders! To top it off, Jessica was a fantastic host. She provided a ton of information about the area, ideas of things to do, and answered questions. (And just seemed so nice too!) This cabin really feels loved by the owners, and was such a great place to have a campfire & make s'mores with your family, play games, and just have a relaxing time together. We are so glad we ended up there, and will be recommending it to anyone looking for a place in northern Minnesota!

  • Staci S.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2024

    Stayed Jul 4, 2024

    This was our second time at this rental. It was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed for a great 4th of July weekend.

  • Dani W.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2024

    Stayed Jun 7, 2024

    The cabin is well taken care of, very cozy, and there are so many thoughtful details that made our stay really great. Definitely would recommend this home to anyone looking to stay in the McGregor area!

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$205+
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