Luxurious Wilderness New Log Home Borders Bwca, National Park
Crane Lake, Minnesota
3
Bed
2
Bath
Lodge
Property Type
10
Max Sleeps
3 nights
Min Stay
Boat or snowmobile access only 2 miles from the end of the road. Minutes by trail or boat to Boundary Waters Canoe Area ( one of the most pristine wilderness canoeing in the world), Voyageurs National Park ( the only accessible by boat National park with hundreds of miles of interconnected waterways for boating or snowmobiling) and Canada with the wilderness park Quetico.
Some of the best fishing in the north country can be found on Crane lake and the many interconnected lakes. Walle
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Books Smoke-free Property Computer Monitor Dryer Fireplace Phone -
OUTDOOR
BBQ Grill(s) Firepit Outdoor Furniture -
INTERNET
Available In All Rooms: Free WiFi Available In Some Public Areas: Internet Access -
LANGS SPOKEN
English -
THINGS TO DO
Arcade/game Room Billiards/pool Table Hot Tub Kayaking -
GUEST SERVICES
Housekeeping (on Request) Laundry Facilities -
FAMILY FRIENDLY
Arcade/game Room Children's Books Children's Games DVD Player Dining Table Kitchen Laundry Facilities Microwave Refrigerator Separate Dining Area Sofa Bed -
ACTIVITIES NEARBY
Birdwatching Canoeing Cross-country Skiing Ecotours Fishing Golfing Hiking/biking Trails Hunting Ice Skating Jet Skiing Kayaking Marina Motor Boating Mountain Biking Rafting Sailing Skiing Sledding Snorkeling Snowmobiling Swimming Water Skiing Water Tubing Wildlife And Game Walks Windsurfing -
BEDROOM
Air Conditioning Bed Sheets Ceiling Fan Heating Sofa Bed -
BATHROOM
2.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Jetted Bathtub Soap Toilet Paper Towels -
ENTERTAINMENT
Cable/satellite Channels DVD Player Smart TV -
OUTDOOR SPACE
Deck Or Patio -
FOOD AND DRINK
Blender Coffee Grinder Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dining Room Dining Table Dishwasher Ice Maker Kitchen Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices
Check-in : 04:00 PM
Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair
No smoking
No pets
Children allowed
Max occupancy : 10
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Danielle O.
Submitted Aug 23, 2025
Stayed Aug 16, 2025Lovely Trip #4 at Gary’s Lake HomeWe’ve had another wonderful stay at Gary’s beautiful lake home. The property offers stunning views, cozy charm, and unique architectural character—especially the vaulted ceilings and warm natural light that make the space feel so inviting.That said, this year we did notice some changes in cleanliness compared to past visits. We found a few items left behind in the master bedroom and bathroom (clothing, hair ties, even trash from a previous guest), and we also had some issues with mice getting into food and leaving droppings in drawers. In past years, traps were provided, but we didn’t find any this time. I’d recommend storing dry goods in sealed containers if you stay here.The furniture and mattresses are beginning to show their age, but the home overall remains comfortable, cozy, and truly special. Despite the challenges this visit, we still love returning here and hope to see a bit more attention to maintenance and cleanliness for future guests.
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Nadine M.
Submitted Aug 18, 2025
Stayed Aug 10, 2025Beautiful property and home!
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Heather S.
Submitted Jun 23, 2025
Stayed Jun 16, 2025Was a great time spent with family. Caught a few fish and did some exploring. Was a great location and definately an unique experience staying at a place that is boat access in only.
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David E.
Submitted Jun 19, 2025
Stayed Jun 11, 2025Beautiful lake home with all the amenities. Perfect location for us to fish on Crane, Sand Point, and Namakan. My only suggestion would be a handrail along the stairs leading up to the deck from the dock. We had a great time. Thanks Gary!
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Ryoko O.
Submitted Aug 23, 2024
Stayed Aug 10, 2024The house is on a beautiful little hill right on the waters with some fish biting right off the dock. The house was advertised to have three bedrooms and a loft with bunk beds and a futon, but in reality, the house has two master bedrooms and a two-level loft without locking doors. In the top loft, there is a twin/queen bunk bed and two twin beds. In the bottom loft with the pool table, there is a double futon. The description in the rooms & beds section does a better job of explaining this (e.g., gameroom loft and upper loft), but this could have been clearer. The gameroom loft doesn't have curtains (and it's on the way to the upper loft), so it's challenging to sleep there in the summers when the sun comes up at 5. We expected three bedrooms with locking doors for privacy. Also, technically, there are no hot tubs, but there is a jetted tub in one of the master bathrooms. There was supposed to be free wifi but we found out it is limited to 2 GB per week only a few days before our trip. The internet was not unavailable the week we stayed, which we understand was not the fault of our host and we believe Gary tried every avenue to try to get us internet. We understand some of these misaligned expectations are partially just due to how VRBO works and maybe outdated descriptions. The fire pit and boulders outside were the highlight for our family. Kids loved scrambling safely around the house and making s'mores.
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Daniel B.
Submitted Aug 5, 2024
Stayed Jul 27, 2024Description of the property was very accurate, and the cabin was very clean and well appointed
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Kelli D.
Submitted Jul 4, 2024
Stayed Jun 30, 2024Great place to enjoy and explore the north country.
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Charles M.
Submitted Jun 20, 2024
Stayed May 23, 2024Our extended family (Grandma, Grandpa, our five children, their four spouses, and eight of our ten grandchildren stayed in this and two other of Gary’s cabins and had an unforgettable time over Memorial weekend 2024: boating, fishing, great decks and docks, satellite, more beds than I could count, great views, pool table, lake maps, handy five minutes from the nearest marina, great kitchen and BBQ facilities, a simply wonderful dream vacation! Can’t wait to stay at Gary’s cabins again!
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Karen P.
Submitted Sep 8, 2023
Stayed Aug 31, 2023Beautiful lake views from every window. The cabin was clean and well maintained. We loved our stay and would recommend to family and friends.
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Mary U.
Submitted Aug 17, 2023
Stayed Aug 13, 2023Had a great time. Fishing was not great but we had brought too much food anyway. Beautiful lake setting and had our boat right on own dock. Could use a railing on the third bedroom stairs
