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Luxurious Wilderness New Log Home Borders Bwca, National Park

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Game room
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Crane Lake, MN
  • Place, Crane Lake Channel
    ‪32 min walk‬
  • Place, Crane Lake Ranger Station
    ‪28 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Crane Lake

This lodge places you next to Superior National Forest and within 2 miles (3 km) of Crane Lake Ranger Station. The guestroom includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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Getting around

  • International Falls, MN (INL-Falls Intl.) - 132 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crane Lake Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • Voyagaire Lodge and Houseboats
  • Sand Point Lodge
  • ‪Voyageur Trail Society - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Luxurious Wilderness New Log Home Borders Bwca, National Park

Boat or snowmobile access only 2 miles from the end of the road. Pull up to your private dock and you are 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. Walleye are plentiful along with Lake trout, bass and crappie. Some of the hotspots on the lake is right off your dock in your own private wilderness retreat. Take your catch and grill on your deck as you enjoy the plentiful wildlife. Pick wild blueberry's out your back door. Take a short hike to the top of the cliffs to great views of the wilderness area. Wildlife abound with bald eagle's, deer and grouse , birding, mushrooming, and unspoiled wilderness.

This is a brand new 3100sq. Ft log home build 2 miles from the end of the road. Boat or snowmobile access only. Every detail has been thought for you to enjoy an upscale vacation while you explore of one of the worlds great treasures Voyageurs National Park and the Boundary Waters Canoe area. Use this as your home base. A place for the family to gather to share their adventures of today.
A full size pool table is in the loft game room. Crafted furniture will give the comforts of fine living. Feel free to reach out to get specific details about furnishing.
Good solid large crib dock is provided for boat tie up.
Have a larger group or looking for something smaller and more intimate? check out our other properties at this location!
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Stretch out in the jetted tub. Other standard amenities include a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2.5 bathrooms. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Hot tub
  • Kayak

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Computer monitor
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Living room
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 1 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, birthday parties, weddings

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to this lodge?

This lodge is located in Crane Lake, just steps from Superior National Forest. Crane Lake Channel is also within a driving distance of 0.7 mi.

Is parking available on site at Luxurious Wilderness New Log Home Borders Bwca, National Park?

No, this lodge doesn't offer parking.

Is this lodge adjacent to a casino?

No, this lodge is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this lodge?

No, this lodge doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Is Luxurious Wilderness New Log Home Borders Bwca, National Park a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside lodge include a fireplace, a jetted bathtub, and a kitchen.

Are there hot tubs at Luxurious Wilderness New Log Home Borders Bwca, National Park?

No, but this lodge offers jetted bathtubs in all guestrooms.

Does this lodge include breakfast service?

No, this lodge doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this lodge allow pets to stay for free?

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

Are there connecting rooms at Luxurious Wilderness New Log Home Borders Bwca, National Park?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this lodge.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Luxurious Wilderness New Log Home Borders Bwca, National Park?

Yes, every guestroom at Luxurious Wilderness New Log Home Borders Bwca, National Park comes with a patio and some offer water views.

Luxurious Wilderness New Log Home Borders Bwca, National Park Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 71 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and home!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Great place to enjoy and explore the north country.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New exciting adventure

Was 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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cabin!

Description of the property was very accurate, and the cabin was very clean and well appointed
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another wonderful stay

We love this beautiful property and Gary is a top notch host. We’ll surely return for visit 4
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay at the apartment in Naples. Although older style it was very well appointed with everything we needed for a longer stay. Daphne and her husband were responsive and helpful. The location was great, if a little noisy with restaurants and supermarket close by and many attractions easily within walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chris m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing trip

Great place
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Daryl P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Crane Lake Wilderness Lodge

Excellent property and Gary the owner was on top of everything. Great place to stay. All the amenities in a luxury cabin on a remote site.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Accommodations

Beautiful lake views from every window. The cabin was clean and well maintained. We loved our stay and would recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway!

Clean, plenty of kitchen stuff to make meals for the family. Cozy great place to stay. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful 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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian B.

Beautiful property sitting on a beautiful location

Amazing property with all the amenities you’d expect if you were at home. Fully stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, pool table, outdoor gas grill and a great entertainment setup, overall great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vacation Home for Family

We had an amazing time at this great property. Plenty of room for 6 adults and 3 teens. Plenty of supplies and amenities. Great outdoor space to enjoy the lake and wilderness. Excellent lake with great fishing! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gary’s showcase “cabin” is perfect

Our 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!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highshool friends traveling together

Had 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
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Absolutely beautiful

We spent three nights in this beautiful home and would definitely go back! It was the perfect blend of luxury and that rustic "up north" feel. The views of the lake are gorgeous, and we had beautiful weather for our entire stay. We did lots of swimming off the dock, fishing, boating, tubing and relaxing on the deck. There was great fishing right off the dock - we caught several nice sized smallmouth bass that made a scrumptious dinner! Crane Lake is very pretty, and you can boat for miles on the interconnected lakes and channels. One note of caution - be sure to wear water shoes on the rocks, they are very sharp in places and one of our kids seriously injured his foot.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing cabin

Our stay at the cabin was amazing. It was even better then advertised. The master bedroom came full with a whirlpool bath tub and heated floors in the bathroom. My fiancé and i at the time rented the cabin for our wedding party as we just got married in crane lake, the location is beautiful good fishing and swimming right off the dock from the cabin. Our wedding party loved the cabin we spent the days swimming and playing pool in the loft of the cabin. It was the perfect accommodation for a small wedding. We had a blast!!! It made our wedding week amazing my husband and I would do it all again. The owners are extremely nice and personable greeted us with a bottle of champagne and a dozen roses. The cabin and its location are truly amazing.
Verified

8/10 Good

Danielle O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely 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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryoko O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful location

The 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.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

This is our third year in a row renting one of Gary’s properties on Crane Lake. He’s a great and attentive host. Great fishing this year too!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful spot to relax and fish

This property is exactly as described. It has a great deck and comfy beds, a nice dinner table for the six of us to enjoy our walleye dinners. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic getaway in paradise

Amazing location-- beautiful sunrises and convenient to Voyageurs and BWCA. Voyageurs is a true gem and well worth the visit and this location is a great base for exploring the park. The house was great: we had plenty of space for our extended family and the large table sat us all for meals and games. We brought multiple kayaks and paddleboards (along with a pontoon boat) and there was plenty of room on the lakefront to store and use our toys. Only note on the house as stated in the listing-- the 3rd bedroom doesn't have a door so it may not work for some people/couples. Gary was great communicating throughout the lead-up and our stay. House was super clean and well set-up. Location was close to Handbergs Marina (which was a great place to rent the pontoon-- very friendly and helpful). NOTE: Crane Lake is pretty remote (which we love) but there aren't a lot of amenities/stores in the area-- we brought all meals in with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Getaway

Our family group of 6 had a fantastic time on Crane Lake. The cabin is beautiful and well-appointed. The pool table was a hit with our young adult kids. The lake is peaceful. The fishing was pretty good - we were there in late July so not really the best timing for fishing, but we had one walleye supper. You can also fish right off the dock. We even saw an otter swimming by one evening. Hike to Vermilion Gorge was pretty. Also highly recommend Handberg Marina for boat rental. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely home to explore Voyager’s NP

We had an amazing time at Gary’s, and everyday was an adventure. A huge storm came through the first night and we lost power for 18+ hours; Gary was great about communicating with us throughout the process of power being restored. The house was fantastic, well stocked and beautiful views throughout. I have never stayed at a property with so many towels and supplies available. The upstairs loft room was warm and stuffy even with fans and air conditioning, but it was also VERY hot throughout our stay. We have cell service through Verizon and had great service the entire stay. We had a great time fishing off the dock and watched the sunrise from the dock most mornings. We rented our boat at Handbergs Marina and cannot say enough wonderful things about their staff and service. An incredible experience and would love to come back in the fall ( when the mosquitoes are less plentiful!)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great cabin

We love Gary’s cabin: it’s large, beautiful, and we’ll-appointed in its great setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022