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Secluded 2-Bedroom Cabin on the Edge of the BWCA

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TV, fireplace
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61496 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Grand Marais, MN
  • Place, Poplar Lake
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Pincushion Mountain
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Place, Cook County Court House
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Grand Marais

This cabin places you next to Superior National Forest and within a 10-minute drive of Poplar Lake. The cabin includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a TV.
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What's nearby

  • Poplar Lake - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Gunflint Hills Golf Course - 42 min drive - 34.0 miles
  • Gunflint Trail Historical Society - 46 min drive - 35.9 miles
  • Cook County Court House - 48 min drive - 39.0 miles
  • Grand Marais Art Colony - 49 min drive - 39.2 miles

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 174 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Poplar Haus Lodging and Campsites - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Secluded 2-Bedroom Cabin on the Edge of the BWCA

Poplar Creek Retreat is a beautiful, secluded cabin located midway up the Gunflint Trail in Grand Marais, Minnesota. All the modern conveniences with the ambiance of a North Woods cabin, to include frequent visits by moose! The dock is just 60 rods down a private portage to Little Ollie/Poplar Lake with easy access to the BWCA. In the winter, have the luxury of walking right out the door to the start of the renowned Banadad Ski Trail! Few places offer such privacy!
The cabin features a kitchen and 2 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and a fireplace.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,496 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 24

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
  • 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

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
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: 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.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

133203

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to this cabin?

This cabin is located in Grand Marais, just steps from Superior National Forest. Poplar Lake is also within a driving distance of 3.1 mi.

Is there parking available at Secluded 2-Bedroom Cabin on the Edge of the BWCA?

No, there isn't parking at this cabin.

Is this cabin associated with a casino?

No, this cabin is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cabin?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cabin.

What do couples enjoy most about Secluded 2-Bedroom Cabin on the Edge of the BWCA?

Couples staying at this cabin will appreciate amenities like a fireplace and a kitchen as well as a firepit.

Are there hot tubs at Secluded 2-Bedroom Cabin on the Edge of the BWCA?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cabin.

Does this cabin provide breakfast?

No, this cabin doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cabin allow pets to stay for free?

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

Are there connecting rooms at Secluded 2-Bedroom Cabin on the Edge of the BWCA?

No, this cabin doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Secluded 2-Bedroom Cabin on the Edge of the BWCA?

No, there aren't any cabins with balconies at Secluded 2-Bedroom Cabin on the Edge of the BWCA.

Secluded 2-Bedroom Cabin on the Edge of the BWCA Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jess B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cabin/location, great communication, simple and easy house rules.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Erik P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent accommodations in a beautiful location! Host was responsive and helpful. Would definitely go back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet cabin in the woods with a pretty stream 50 feet away. Kitchen was fully supplied with all necessary pots pans and cutlery. Saw several moose ( 4 bulls) within a couple miles of the cabin. Also saw a mama bear and her cub as well as what appeared to be an albino fox.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna P., Burnsville, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice North Woods cabin. Comfortable beds. Kitchen nicely included everything we needed. Several hiking (cross country ski) trails near by. Secluded yet we still had WiFi! Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chandler M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin with all the wildlife you could wish for! Host was very communicative and easy to work with.
Mama and moose twin right outside the kitchen window
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John R., Tullahoma

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay! A couple of items didn’t work or didn’t work properly. Reason not get 5 stars on accuracy of listing. However, this was minimal and didn’t affect our overall experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great getaway

The cabin had everything we needed for our stay with plenty of options. The gas stove provided plenty of heat for the entire cabin. The host provided us with helpful information in a Welcome Packet document. The Cabin and it's location provided us an escape from city living. We would easily stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi T., Eagan, MN, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

We love this cabin!

We love staying on the Gunflint Trail and this cabin is in a secluded area (helps to have 4 wheel drive in the winter) with great access to local trails for hiking and snowshoeing. The host is very responsive and easy to work with. We love the amenities, especially the gas fireplace.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi T., Eagan, MN, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Stay!

This is a wonderful cabin with a gas fireplace, big kitchen, comfortable beds, and a huge whirlpool tub to soak in after hiking or snowshoeing. There are many trails within walking distance for skiing, snowshoeing, or hiking. There is a big backyard and a trail that overlooks Poplar Creek. The host was very responsive and even suggested we come early to avoid arriving in a big snowstorm. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadia D.

Liked: Cleanliness

super cute and cozy

the cabin was great! had everything we needed. saw a family of moose and a little fox in the backyard! would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Get away from the hustle bustle

My husband and I like to hide from the world a little before the holidays to spend quality time together in nature. We loved the cabin feel but the luxury of the larger tub and appliances. The property was beautiful and well maintained. The trails were wonderful and we saw a variety of wildlife. We will defiantly stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent secluded get away

The Gunflint trail is already an epic drive but this cabin capped it off well. My wife and our two dogs spent a week here. We took day trips to hike, use the E-Bikes in Schroeder, and tour Grand Marais. The amenities were convenient and comfortable. The entire stay was beautiful and relaxing. We would definitely come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil S., Zimmerman, MN

Liked: Cleanliness

late Sept stay

Beautiful, comfortable cabin. great views from large windows! Well equipped kitchen. Comfortable sleeping. Plenty of hot water. Friendly and responsive host... would gladly stay again!!! Remote, but we like that. Portage to lake a bit much for us seniors
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to refresh!

None of us were ready to say goodbye when it was time to leave! We had a great experience, even with all the rain! The cabin fit us perfectly & was so very cozy! We all loved it & hope to return sometime! The surrounding area is absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely private retreat

We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend stay. It was relaxing to wake up with views of the creek from the bedroom window. 6 new inches of fresh snow made for fantastic winter activities. Evening games around the table and reading by the fireplace were a perfect way to end the day. This property was close to Gunflint attractions while still providing privacy. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter wonderland in beautiful setting

The cabin is next to a running stream surrounded by beautiful woods. It has direct access to snowshoe trails and the Banadad xc-ski trail that go into the Boundary Waters. The location midway up the Gunflint Trail is perfect for exploring lakes up or down the Trail and is also not far from good restaurants at Trail Center and Poplar Haus. We loved our stay and hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

wyatt a.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Perfect getaway

This low key cabin was out away from all others just like we wanted. The cabin was gorgeous, clean, and exactly what we were looking for. Snowshoeing around the trails was a great touch. We will be booking again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023