See all properties
Entire home

Biwabik Bunkhouse near Giants' Ridge

Family-friendly slopeside fun near cross-country skiing

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Biwabik Bunkhouse near Giants' Ridge

Interior
Exterior
Property grounds
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 183565 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

View in a map
Aurora, MN
  • Place, Vermilion Trail Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Biwabik City Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

About the neighborhood

Aurora

Located within 2 miles (3 km) of Vermilion Trail Park, this vacation home places you within a few miles (5 km) of Biwabik City Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
View more Vacation Homes in AuroraOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Vermilion Trail Park - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Biwabik City Park - 9 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort - 10 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Calgary Chair - 12 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area - 22 min drive - 13.3 miles

Getting around

  • Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rudy's Bar and Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Copper Nickel Public House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wacootah Grille at the Quarry - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Alpine Bar - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Biwabik Bunkhouse near Giants' Ridge

Beautiful lake home on Embarrass Lake, 5 miles to one of the premiere ski and golf resorts in Minnesota, (the Quarry and Legend) and just over 60 miles north of Downtown Duluth. Almost 3600 square feet with nearly 200' of beautiful and sandy lake shore with a gorgeous swimming beach with two docks and a boathouse. Pontoon boat on site is available for rental, as well!

Gaze at the stars from the beautiful wrap-around deck. Spend the day relaxing in the shallow sandy water. Enjoy the evening with a bonfire on the beach shore, playing bags from the walkout basement, with tons of activities to keep the family busy: playground, dartboard, Air hockey table, Shuffleboard table, pac-man video games, pellet smoker/grill, foosball, sauna, wet bar, TV's, Internet, and too many other things to list!

Bonfires, star gazing, wildlife, 1000's of acres of public land, OHV/ATV Trails, Paved biking trails, and Giants' Ridge (skiing, snowshoeing, golf, top notch restaurant, ....) being a stones throw from the property... We truly believe there is something for everyone at this beautiful retreat.

Local Amenities Nearby:
--2.6 Miles from "The Quarry" Golf course at Giants' Ridge, routinely ranked as one of, it not THE top course in MN.
--5.2 Miles from the chalet at Giants' Ridge.
--5.9 miles from "The Legend" at Giants' Ridge, ranked as one of the top 10 golf courses in the state of Minnesota.
— More of a biker and runner? The entrance to Mesabi trail (135 mile long paved trail) can be seen across the lake from the house.
--Less than 10 miles to Hundreds of miles of OHV trails for all of your 4-wheeling and Side-by-side adventures.
*Not to mention the pontoon boat available for rental, floating pad, canoe, yard games, and other aquatic amenities. Come and stay with us 😊

Pontoon rates:
1 day: $250
2 or more days: $200/day
(+$500 refundable damage deposit)
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3.5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

Similar properties

Property grounds

Sleeps 20-Lake Views-Ski-Golf-Game Room-Arcades-Sauna-Jacuzzi-Playground-Firepit

  • Hot Tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, 2 reviews
Sleeps 20-Lake Views-Ski-Golf-Game Room-Arcades-Sauna-Jacuzzi-Playground-Firepit

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snow sports gear
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,565 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

All events and outdoor activities must be done by sunset. Exceptions are campfires and other low volume activities.
Any explosions or explosives (I.e. ammunition, weapons, fireworks, etc…) are prohibited at this location.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
All events must be pre-approved by owners.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: All events must be pre-approved by owners.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:30 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 24

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30.
  • Note from host: All events must be pre-approved by owners.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Aurora, close to Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort, Biwabik City Park, and Chamonix Chair. Vermilion Trail Park is also within a driving distance of 1.4 mi.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What do couples enjoy most about Biwabik Bunkhouse near Giants' Ridge?

This lakeside vacation home offers many amenities for couples such as a fireplace, fireplaces in some accommodations, as well as ski-in/out access.

Does Biwabik Bunkhouse near Giants' Ridge have a hot tub?

No, but this vacation home does have a sauna.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing), which is about 26.9 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Biwabik Bunkhouse near Giants' Ridge?

Yes, every accommodation at Biwabik Bunkhouse near Giants' Ridge comes with a balcony.

Biwabik Bunkhouse near Giants' Ridge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dayne E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend. Picture don’t show just how beautiful this place is!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lakefront home. Especially enjoyed time on the lake with a variety of small watercraft toys (kayaks, paddle board and canoe). Small hiccup with not having the correct code to the door at checkin; resolved with a couple phone calls.Kindly refunded pet cleaning fee on day of check in when we didn’t bring our dog.Easy to communicate with throughout the week when various questions came up. Enjoyed our stay overall.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great stay, love the house. I didn't even realize there was a third level and an extra loft space. The outside photos don't show how pretty the property is because the leaves aren't on the trees in the pics. The owner was very responsive and helpful. The house is close to many activities, but you might not want to leave. The only slight drawback, and it wouldn't prevent me from staying again, is some road noise floats across the lake from the highway depending upon the wind. But otherwise an amazing stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great proximity to Giants Ridge

This was a great location for a large group near Giants Ridge resort and golfing. The house was so beautiful that we seldom left.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Embarrassing

The house was perfect. But this lake has no fish in it . We usually end up with loads of fish to take home when on vacation. We had 3 people fishing in our group and they didn’t catch anything. No sunfish, walleyes, grappies, not even a bullhead.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Review

Excellent place to stay! Boys had a blast! WE WILL BACK BE BACK!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nick C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Snowmobile race weekend at the ski hill

House is in a great location, has room for everyone. Nice bar downstairs along with lots of games. Would stay again for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph and Kelly L., Minneapolis

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely layout and location, best in Summer

We stayed here with my extended family of 6 adults one baby in the later winter. Proximity to Giants Ridge and Snowmobile trails was excellent, the layout of the home was perfect for a group our size, but their isn't good climate control for a winter stay. Heated floors weren’t working, and there was no central air. Fire place added some warmth and ambiance but didn’t heat the home. I bet this place is lovely in the summer and fall, but didn’t meet the needs of.a winter stay. Our host was communicative and we got a discount off our stay, which was appreciated. Best part, huge windows overlooking the lake and a sauna.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Property and Stay

This is a wonderful place to stay with a large group of people. The house has all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay. There is so much room for everyone to spread out and enjoy themselves. Due to the MN winter weather, we were not able to enjoy the outdoor space.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alane A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ski trip

We had a very enjoyable ski weekend. Kris’s place was perfect for our large family outing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ski trip

Great owners to work with, great location and beautiful home. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

margaret s., St. Cloud

Liked: Cleanliness

Mesabi Ski Race

The trip was amazing, largely because of the amazing home we stayed in. Everything was wonderful. There are multiple spaces for kids to spend time. There are activities for them to do, and large hang out spaces including a huge dinning room table! The house is clean, the beds are comfortable, the bathrooms are big, and the linens are fresh. The host is amazing! So helpful and kind! We can't wait for next year!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

karl B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing spot for annual Ohv trip

We had two trucks/trailers full of atv’s, the driveway is pretty steep in one spot but we hauled in and out without trouble. Great relaxing environment in the cabin, sauna gets nice and hot and the lake makes a good cold plunge. Hosts were very responsive. You’ll enjoy it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

This house worked well for our group of 9 golf buddies. Plenty of room. Close proximity to the golf courses. Kris was in constant communication to make sure we were taken care of.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Visit the lakes

We attended a wedding at the near by Giants ridge. The house was beautifully situated on embarrass lake. We kayaked and enjoyed the big deck. Hiked some trails. Great place for kids and family get together. Clean and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi I., Deer River, Minnesota, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Better than expected

We used this property for a family reunion. I really want to stress that I think the home is better than the pictures, which is never expected. As every family member arrived it was awesome seeing how excited they were when they toured the house, lake and grounds. It was a special experience and now my husbands family is talking about going for a week next year. I highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin N.

Liked: Cleanliness

End of summer

Nice big house with amazing views. We had 16 people and never felt crammed. Plenty of fun things for the kids to do the whole time and the beach was a lot of fun for the kids. Lots of privacy and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun Trip!

Cabin and property were very spacious and was very well equipped with toys/games for the whole family. Communication with Kris was fantastic and the rental of the boat was a great addition.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Time

Great place, clean and spacious. Room for all the adults and kids in the family. Lots to do inside and out. Host was wonderful. Hoping to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan A., MINNEAPOLIS

Liked: Cleanliness

Remarkable Place! WOWZA!

Best VRBO ever. This house has all the bells and whistles, and I mean ALL. It is near Biwabik (Amazing bike trails and skiing) and on a gorgeous lake. We kayaked, took out the pontoon, lounged on the lily pad, swam, and watched sunsets from the enormous wrap around deck. Kitchen and family room are great. At night, we went downstairs to the “bar’ and played darts, foosball, and shuffleboard. It has a sauna! Beds are comfy, and there are LOTS of them. Our dogs were in heaven too. We had trouble with the grill, but communication with Kris was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family space!

We had a great time at the Biwabik Bunkhouse! It's conveniently located with easy access to town and Giant's Ridge. The dining area is large, and we loved using the huge gated deck. The views were great, and we enjoyed using the provided kayaks. The hosts were really clear and helpful before we arrived for our stay, which was really a perk! We'd definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Well furnished

Great place. Lots of amenities inside this large house. We used them as the Embarrass river had risen lake water levels too high and we had wake restrictions in place. Everyone in the group was very impressed how nice and well furnished this place was. Two thumbs up.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Up north getaway!

Great place for for family vacation with all ages!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John P L., Arden Hills, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness

Great golf trip.

Very nice, plenty of room, nice setting on lake
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024