Cozy retreat on TWO Lakes for the price of one! 4 beds 3 baths + sauna

Aitkin, Minnesota
$406 avg/night
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

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Southcastle Cabin is on a very special, coveted lot in the northeast corner of Big Pine Lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota. The lakefront property features 132 feet of waterfront access to Big Pine Lake (635-acre, 78-foot deep, with public boat launch) in the front, plus access to Black Lake (60-foot deep, private) in the back. Both lakes are fishable and have dock access for boats. Big Pine Lake offers superior water clarity and a sandy, rocky bottom while the smaller and more secluded Black Lake is ideal for boating and fishing activities. The three-acre wooded property and adjoining land provides privacy and the opportunity for local exploration.

You will feel perfectly at home in this beautifully renovated cabin with interior views of both lakes at the same time from a cozy, modern living area which includes a master bedroom with private bathroom and two guest bedrooms. Air conditioned in the summer! As a bonus, the finished basement provides plenty of recreational and sleeping space for additional guests and/or children and is listed as the fourth bedroom. You will love the added feature of a sauna in the spacious basement bathroom with walk-in shower.

Included with your stay: A Samsung 4k UHD QLED television in the living room with Roku streaming device, a Sony 1080p FHD television in the finished basement with Roku streaming device, small TV in Master Bedroom and a dedicated wireless broadband Internet connection with the fastest connection speeds available in the area (SCI Broadband, 50+ Mbps). Also a gas-fueled fireplace to warm up the living room on a cold winter night. Bring and connect your own streaming or gaming devices to the spare HDMI ports or log in to your own Netflix, Amazon, Disney+, and other digital accounts using Roku guest mode for your at-home entertainment experience. A rowboat, paddleboat and recreational kayaks are included with the execution of a waiver/release during the summer season.

This very special cabin is a gem any time of the year. Escape from the city bustle for a weekend, a week, or more in the historic Minnesota Lakes Area for your own Minnesota Lake Vacation!

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

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2400 Sq Ft (223 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Sauna
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Printer
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English French
  • THINGS TO DO

    Boat On Site Casino Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Kayak On Site Power Boating Nearby Sledding Nearby Snowmobiling Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Water Tubing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Video Library Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Highchair Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Area Rugs In Public Areas Designated Smoking 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. Note From Host: NO Smoking In The Sunroom! Outside Only!! Tile Flooring In Public Areas

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Laura B.

    Submitted Feb 16, 2026

    Stayed Feb 13, 2026

    Our stay was absolutely amazing, it was the perfect cabin for our weekend getaway to rest and recharge. Our host was very attentive and kept communication very easy.

  • Cindy A.

    Submitted Aug 30, 2025

    Stayed Aug 15, 2025

    nice place

  • Kurt N.

    Submitted Jul 19, 2025

    Stayed Jul 11, 2025

    The owner reached out several times before our travel date which was very helpful as we missed the watercraft waiver but she caught it and so we were able to fill it out in time. It is a beautiful location between two lakes and wherever a person may be in the house the views were fantastic (lots of well-placed windows). The water in Big Pine Lake is bathtub clear so bring your good fishing gear as the fish are not easily fooled. As poor a fisherman as I am I still caught several bass from both lakes - dock fishing was surprisingly productive. Expectations were clearly laid out in both an email and on location which included a helpful list of things to do in the area. We felt like the owners really understood what we were going to need as guests and provided everything proactively including what they needed from us as guests. We had great family time in the kayaks, on the 3 season porch playing boardgames when it rained, watching movies, fishing, exploring the area, etc... I highly recommend this property to anyone considering a nice Minnesota cabin-on-a-lake vacation!

  • Lee S.

    Submitted Jun 4, 2025

    Stayed May 29, 2025

    Absolutely great place. Will come back again.

  • Janet P.

    Submitted Feb 27, 2025

    Stayed Feb 20, 2025

    This is a well-appointed cabin in a unique setting with lakes on both sides of the house. The gas fireplace is convenient. And the house had plenty of heat during our winter vacation.

  • Gina P.

    Submitted Feb 16, 2025

    Stayed Feb 14, 2025

    It was everything we expected and more! Kitchen was perfe t we had absolutly everything we needed to cook all of our meals. If i needed to get ahold of the host I always got quick responses. House and the area was beautiful!

  • Brandon B.

    Submitted Jan 6, 2025

    Stayed Jan 3, 2025

    Great plave to spend time with friends. Loved the cozy feel the cabin provided!

  • Nate K.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2024

    Stayed Oct 17, 2024

    We were looking for a place to relax and enjoy family time while taking in the fall colors and cool weather. This place delivered with all we needed to retreat and enjoy each other's company.

  • Thomas b.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2024

    Stayed Sep 29, 2024

    Views fantastic, two lakes perfect, fishing very good, did not have to use boats, area great, cabin almost perfect, main bathroom cramped, and spiral staircase to lower level challenging. Solitude was outstanding. Host was great. Unusual to find one like this.

  • Linda A.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2024

    Stayed Aug 10, 2024

    This home was amazing. It was so clean, homey and had everything you would need in the kitchen, bedroom and bathrooms! Fully loaded. The location on Big Pine Lake was perfect. The lake is so clear with lots of fish for those who love fish fry’s. Took advantage of the paddle boat, kayaks and row boat. The hostess was extremely helpful and gracious. A definite must see and experience VRBO. Hope we can go back next year!!

  • Melissa S.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2024

    Stayed Jul 6, 2024

    Beautiful views, great fishing and cabin was fantastic! We will definitely be coming back! ?

  • Kate G.

    Submitted Jun 28, 2024

    Stayed Jun 22, 2024

    This was our first getaway up North for years. We brought our 2 small dogs and had adult children visit during the week. The cabin has it all and allows room for people to spread out. The kids loved the kayaks and we waded in the water (as it was a bit chilly). You can see water on both sides of the house so on a sunny day the views are breathtaking. The daily sitings of the loons were an added bonus.

  • Jennifer N.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2024

    Stayed Jun 8, 2024

    Everything was very clean, and had such a cozy Northwoods feel. It was a great location for a drive to Crosby, Brainerd or Aitkin. We enjoyed riding our bikes on the quiet, scenic roads. My 6 year old must have gone up and down the driveway 50 times in the week we were there! Appreciated being able to use the paddle boat and kayaks. We hope to return!

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$406+
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