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Bayside Retreat - Voyageurs Ntl Pk, Bwca, & Canada - NOW OPEN ALL YEAR!

Lakefront vacation home in Crane Lake with kitchen

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
TV, DVD player, books, music library
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Crane Lake, MN
  • Place, Crane Lake Channel
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Crane Lake Ranger Station
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Vermilion

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About the neighborhood

Crane Lake

This vacation home places you next to Superior National Forest and within a 15-minute walk of Crane Lake Channel. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a private yard, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Crane Lake Channel - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Crane Lake Ranger Station - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Echo Lake - 18 min drive - 8.8 miles

Getting around

  • International Falls, MN (INL-Falls Intl.) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crane Lake Bar & Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Voyagaire Lodge and Houseboats - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Trail's End Resort - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Voyageur Trail Society - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Bayside Retreat - Voyageurs Ntl Pk, Bwca, & Canada - NOW OPEN ALL YEAR!

YOUR SAFETY IS IMPORTANT - Extra cleaning and sanitizing efforts will be made this year to ensure that all my guest are entering a clean and safe environment.

Now open all year! Explore by Boat, ATV, Snowmobile, Skis or Snowshoes. Located just 4 hours north of Minneapolis/St. Paul on the Minnesota/Canadian Border, Crane Lake is your gateway to the BWCAW and Voyageurs National Park, our nation's only water access park. In summer, from your own dock, you can explore our chain of wilderness lakes traveling from Crane to Sandpoint, Namakan, Kabetogama and Rainy Lakes in one direction. A right-hand turn from Sandpoint Lake leads you to Little Vermilion, Loon and Lac La Croix. Fish both Minnesota and Canada. Great fishing for Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie and Trout. Boating, wildlife viewing, birding, site seeing, swimming, hiking, and just plain relaxing will be yours. Spring, Fall and Winter activities - ATV, Snowmobiling, Skiing, Hiking, Snowshoeing.

RATE IS BASED ON 4 PEOPLE - $25/NIGHT FOR EACH ADDITIONAL PERSON

Boat rentals, guide service and wilderness adventures? All can be arranged for you. Golf course? It is a mere 15 minutes away. Restaurants and gift shops? Crane Lake offers the finest!


The lake-facing lower-level walkout of Bayside Retreat is all yours, with a private entrance and a large yard leading to the dock and lake. The property owner occupies the upper level of Bayside Retreat, which is an up/down duplex and is available when needed. The 1,200 square feet of living space offers a large living room with dining area, plus 2 bedrooms, a sleeping nook, a full bath and a kitchen/laundry room. Your yard features a view of the lake, a propane grill, charcoal grill, fire ring - firewood provided, picnic area and private dock with electric. Bayside Retreat can comfortably accommodate up to 5 people.

**Learn the Area from the Experts **

Ask about a Wilderness Adventure to the Historic Kettle Falls Hotel on Namakan Lake or a trip to Lac La Croix via two railroad portages. Book a Fishing Guide for a day of border lakes fishing, shorelunch, and site seeing. Call or email on how to book.





Keywords:
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a private yard, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Free firewood
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

There will be an additional local Crane Lake 3% lodging tax due after booking.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 9:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

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.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Crane Lake, just steps from Superior National Forest. Crane Lake Channel is within a walking distance of 0.6 mi.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

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

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

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

Is Bayside Retreat - Voyageurs Ntl Pk, Bwca, & Canada - NOW OPEN ALL YEAR! good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside vacation home include a kitchen as well as a garden and a music library.

Are there hot tubs at Bayside Retreat - Voyageurs Ntl Pk, Bwca, & Canada - NOW OPEN ALL YEAR!?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Bayside Retreat - Voyageurs Ntl Pk, Bwca, & Canada - NOW OPEN ALL YEAR!?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Bayside Retreat - Voyageurs Ntl Pk, Bwca, & Canada - NOW OPEN ALL YEAR!.

Bayside Retreat - Voyageurs Ntl Pk, Bwca, & Canada - NOW OPEN ALL YEAR! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Josh D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend with family

The property is great, nice lake view with dock.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property with everything you need

We couldn't be happier with our stay at Jo Ann's property. It's a gorgeous location, quiet, and makes you feel secluded. She had thought of everything in the house and for outside, we've been coming to the area for 9 years and her property was the most well appointed we've stayed at. We are now spoiled! One thing I didn't find much about in other reviews when researching was information regarding the dock. This was super important to us as we were bringing along a 22 ft fiberglass boat, we were pleasantly surprised that she had a brand new dock and it was kept in excellent shape with rubber around the exposed wood. We were there in the fall when the water is usually at its lowest and we did have to trim up to get through the shallow parts but other than that we are very happy with the boat dock, plus it is set back in a bay so you do not run into the waves that you do in other more exposed locations. Will be setting up a stay again for next year and cannot wait!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous lake view!

The dock in the back yard is the perfect spot for lounging by the lake and also night sky viewing. Jo Ann couldn’t have been friendlier. It was a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome lake house stay

We had a great week at bayside retreat with our extended family. We had 9 people but didn’t feel too cramped. Location on the lake was the best part. Host was very nice and responsive. A lot of rentals aren’t that clean but this place lived up to my family’s pretty high standards.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

jay k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house and dock.

House was perfect, dock was nice. Located in a quite shallow bay. Caught a couple small walleyes and northern off the dock during the week. Rented a pontoon for the week to explore Vouyagers which was awesome. Thanks for sharing your place!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our family had a wonderful time and we’re extremely pleased with all aspects of our stay

Wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Crane Lake Getaway

This was our first time away from home since March and we desperately needed to unplug and unwind. This was the place to do it. We spent a lot of our time on the lake fishing or tubing. We even took the pontoon up the lakes all the way to Namakan Lake one beautiful afternoon. Bayside was a great place to gather for meals and to hang out in the evenings before off to bed to get up early and chase the elusive fish. Definatley on our "return to" list.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

John E.

Nice, private place with a good view.

The home is very well taken care of. Plenty of space. Well stocked and it provided a great place to base of fishing vacation. Crane Lake is a great access point for other lakes such as Sand Point Lake and Namakan Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brenda R.

Great place to stay!

It was perfect for our family, so nice and clean. Enjoyed tubing, fire pit, long walks (hiking) and fishing - even though it wasn’t the best, we had a great fish dinner our last nite. Want to come back next year maybe earlier in the year. Jo Ann is so nice to work with. Entire family enjoyed it!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Randy & Bernice M.

Very well taken care of, cleanest cabin Ever!

Very clean, well "stocked" with any supplies needed!.... the only thing missing was a better view of the water.............. the Rule Book was very detailed so we had no questions on what to do with or to be sure to do... :) Truly a Very Nice home, so very well taken care of and provides all needs for renters!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

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