Suomi Sisu MN Clearest lake, kayak, boat, private dock, handcrafted log cabin

Marcell, Minnesota
$512 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Lodge

Property Type

Sleep 12

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Beautifully Hand-crafted log lodges on Minnesota's clearest lake. Fully licensed so no risk of last minute cancellation. This spacious 4 bdrms, 3 bathroom log lodge has an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, massive logs, and unique artistry, three sides fieldstone fireplace, and we provide the firewood. For more info call or text 2182560089
Located in the first lake north of the continental divide you will be amazed at the clarity and fishing. Lake trout, bass, sunfish and huge Pike.
You’ll love cooking in this well equip kitchen, and dining at the bar that surround the kitchen or at the old hickory table. And you’ll love your private sauna which is large enough for the whole gang.
For your sleeping comfort a cedar log staircase leads to an enclosed loft bedroom with a private bathroom with a shower. The two bedrooms on main level with close proximity to a full bathroom, and lower level with bedroom and bunk area, offering three levels of comfort.
Amazing Caribou Lake has a hard sandy bottom and clarity of 40 feet making it an excellent lake for swimming, boating, and fishing for Lake trout, Large and Small mouth Bass, Northern pike, and sunfish. We have canoes, rowboats, kayaks, and a paddle boat available for your use, or a pontoon you can rent by the day. And if your feeling adventurous check out one of our over 600 neighboring lake in a 7 mile radius.
The yard surrounding the cabin has lots of space for yard games, and you’ll love the fire-pit that also overlooks the lake.
Located in the Chippewa National Forest explore miles of wooded hiking, skiing,
snowshoeing, and snow mobile trails right out your door. Travel scenic byway 38 to the Suomi Hills north of Grand Rapids. This pristine forest scattered with lakes will exceed all expectations.
And best of all we’re a well extablished and intend to be here for years to come. So get your family and friends together, make memories and start a tradition. It will be someting you'll look forward to all year long. Full week rentals in summer months, minimum two night stays Laborday to Memorial day. WE MAKE IT FEEL LIKE YOUR OWN PRIVATE RETREAT,
If your looking for a venue for an intimate group of 50 people, you have access to additional places along 1000 feet of lakeshore with a wedding pavilion overlooking the lake an a small honeymoon cabin.
It's Quiet lake, but you can bring your own boat for water sports as long as you are certain your boat is free of invasive species We discourage jet skis because They're a bit too loud for this size lake.
And when not on the lake relax with a book, play games with the kids, hike on our miles of wooded trails.
Winter it a magical time for x- country skiing, snow shoeing, and snow mobile the right out the driveway onto 100s of miles of trails.
Once you come you'll keep coming back.

A great gathering place: The perfect place to get together with friends and family. Life is short, so start a tradition of having fun with the ones you love in this beautifully hand-crafted log lodge. We leave you alone, so You will feel like it's your own private lake home. This log lodge was built by one of the top log home builders in the Nation, and also owner of the place. Fourty years ago Tim and Peg built their first log home which for Tim became a passion. In 1977 he started his log home building business, Top-Notch Log Homes. From modest log cabins to 7000 sq ft log mansions, Tim and his crew built masterly crafted log homes throughout the Northland. Twenty years later in 1997 Tim and Peg and their two young children purchased a small resort on 1000 feet of Lakeshore on their favorite lake. Now after anothen 20'years Tim''s has FINALLY competed his log cabin dreams.
With 3 big log lodges, 2 small log cottages and a pavilion with a fantastic overlook of the lake. So come, check us out. Be it for a romantic getaway with the one you love to a big family gathering, we have that and everything in between.
But if you've dreamed of having your own log home on the lake this is a great place to start.
For those who are thinking about a log home of their own just let us know. We can answer all your questions, show you plans, and build you one. If you didn't want one before you stay here you will want one after your stay.

For those who love the great outdoors: The last leg of your drive through Edge of the Wilderness Scenic Byway will take you through the Suomi hills, past lakes, and over the laurentian divide, to the top of the northern watershed. Turn east though tall pines, and down our long winding driveway to the private retreat on crystal clear Caribou lake.
Miles of trails are right out your door. The Suomi and Trout lake non-motorized recreation area are a couple miles away, and the mesabi snow Mobile trail is at the end of our driveway, linking you to just about every trail in Northern Minnesota.

Cross County ski the Soumi Hills, Trout Lake Estate, Blueberry Hills, Sugar Hills, Wabana. Wonderfully groomed trails for all level of skiers, This beautiful hand crafted log is the perfect place for gathering of family and friends. Spacious, with crafted details that will make you feel like you're in the middle of nature both inside the cabin and out. On the shore of Caribou lake, known as the clearest lake in Minnesota.
Drive through the Chippewa national forest on scenic byway #38, through the tree lined drive where your encounter a lake around every corner. Cross the continental divide and into the Suomi Hills and beautiful Caribou Lake.

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    100% Renewable Energy At Least 80% Lighting From LEDs Books Comprehensive Recycling Policy Double-glazed Windows Games Humane Treatment Of Captive Wild Animals Local Artist Showcase Smoke-free Property Stereo Dryer Eco-friendly Cleaning Products Provided Energy-saving Switches Fireplace Iron/ironing Board Recycling Water-efficient Showers Only Water-efficient Toilets Only
  • OUTDOOR

    BBQ Grill(s) Beachfront Location Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • INTERNET

    Available In All Rooms: Free WiFi Available In Some Public Areas: Internet Access
  • THINGS TO DO

    Boating Kayaking Sauna Table Tennis Tennis
  • GUEST SERVICES

    Change Of Bedsheets (on Request) Change Of Towels (on Request) Housekeeping (on Request) Laundry Facilities Snow Sports Gear
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Baby Monitor Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys DVD Player Dining Table Highchair Kitchen Kitchenette Laundry Facilities Microwave Refrigerator Separate Dining Area Separate Living Room Travel Crib
  • ACTIVITIES NEARBY

    Birdwatching Casino Cave Exploring Cross-country Skiing Cycling Ecotours Fishing Golfing Hiking/biking Trails Hunting Kayaking Motor Boating Mountain Biking Skiing Sledding Snorkeling Swimming Water Skiing Water Tubing Wildlife And Game Walks Windsurfing
  • BEDROOM

    Bed Sheets Heating
  • BATHROOM

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Eco-friendly Toiletries Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Smart TV
  • OUTDOOR SPACE

    Balcony Yard
  • FOOD AND DRINK

    Blender Coffee Grinder Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dining Room Dining Table Dishwasher Electric Kettle Ice Maker Kitchen Kitchen Island Kitchenette Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:30 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 12

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Review Review

  • Nicholas Z.

    Submitted Jan 21, 2025

    Stayed Jan 17, 2025

    We stayed in cabin 6 and it was absolutely gorgeous. The log cabin feel was awesome. Lake was crystal clear and deep. Lots of laughs were had. Would definitely come back

  • Lza9L3faho8yzWdP....

    Submitted Sep 7, 2023

    Stayed Sep 1, 2023

    Enjoyed our stay mostly. No complaints about the property itself. Property is nice & spacious enough for larger families/group, but kids can’t really be kids. Our group was out on the lake for less than an hour before we were confronted by a woman who claimed she own a property & therefore owned the shoreline also. “Riparians are entitled to exercise their rights over the entire surface of the lake. One riparian cannot keep others from using all of the lake. Where access to a wetland is available from a public road,” Minnesota Statutes Section 103G.235 She paddled roughly 500 ft out into the lake to where we were to complain ask us where we “were from & must not be from here”. She proceeded to exaggerate & accuse of being directly in front of her dock & overloaded on our 15 passenger capacity pontoon & being on the lake for several hours making noise. She complained the 3 yo crying as well. We responded respectfully & left the area shortly. Owner was cordial & felt bad about situation, but ultimately sided with the “karen” neighbor. If you are a person of color, be aware you might get questioned repeatedly about your party count even though you have already confirmed it several times before & what the “karen” neighbor accuses you of will be taken as truth. Owner also proceeded to tell us about lake etiquette as though we are foreign to being on lakes/living on lakes. We didn’t let the negative & prejudice insinuations ruin our stay. Kids had fun.

  • Bill T.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2023

    Stayed Jun 13, 2023

    Peg was a great help. Communicated clearly, looked for ways to make our stay the best (which it was). All of my out of state friends now love Minnesota.

  • Steven R.

    Submitted Jun 14, 2023

    Stayed Jun 4, 2023

    Beautiful Lake and cabin! Wonderful memories made!!

  • Matt G.

    Submitted Feb 21, 2023

    Stayed Feb 16, 2023

    Cabin was great. The views are amazing and the cabin was very comfortable. We had a larger group (11 including kids) and we never fell cramped. Plenty of parking and great access to the trails right down the driveway. We will definitely be returning.

  • Sharon D.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2022

    Stayed Jun 3, 2022

    This beautiful property is surrounded by a National Forest with much wildlife. The cabin is nestled on a hillside just above the lake, providing spectacular views. The firepit is close to the cabin, for easy pit stops. The dock is not accessible for people with ambulation issues, however there is a public dock the rented boat can pickup if needed. Best advice, bring bug spray, mosquitoes are bird sized and there are many of them! :)

  • Angela D.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2021

    Stayed Aug 14, 2021

    Beautiful property all around.

  • Steve S.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2021

    Stayed Jun 19, 2021

    Beautiful cabin

  • Jason K.

    Submitted Feb 16, 2021

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Incredible log cabin tucked away in the forest. Great fireplace and space for the kids and parents to get along for long periods of time. Great fireplace and well stocked kitchen.Close to great ski trails - we will be back. Hopefully a summer visit as well.

  • Fred D.

    Submitted Jan 13, 2021

    Stayed Dec 27, 2020

    Very well built log home in the Northwoods. Beautiful log construction. All the amenities you need!

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