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Luxurious Wilderness New Log Home Borders Bwca, National Park

Lakefront lodge in Crane Lake with a hot tub

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Game room
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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Crane Lake retreat offers a serene wilderness escape, minutes from Boundary Waters Canoe Area and Voyageurs National Park. Enjoy fishing right off your private dock, grill your catch on the deck while taking in wildlife views. Explore unspoiled nature with hiking trails and scenic cliffs nearby.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Map
Crane Lake, MN

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

Lodge by the lake
A firepit, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Luxurious Wilderness New Log Home Borders Bwca, National Park. Adventurous travelers may like the kayaking at this lodge. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • Smoke-free premises, outdoor furniture, and a billiards/pool table
  • Books and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Luxurious Wilderness New Log Home Borders Bwca, National Park offer perks such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and computer monitors.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • 2.5 bathrooms with jetted tubs and showers
  • Smart TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Decks/patios, outdoor lighting, and separate dining areas

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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

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxurious Wilderness New Log Home Borders Bwca, National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxurious Wilderness New Log Home Borders Bwca, National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxurious Wilderness New Log Home Borders Bwca, National Park?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxurious Wilderness New Log Home Borders Bwca, National Park located?

Situated on the waterfront, this lodge is within 2 mi (3 km) of Superior National Forest, Crane Lake Ranger Station, and Crane Lake Channel. Mukooda Lake is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

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Reviews

Luxurious Wilderness New Log Home Borders Bwca, National Park Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10.2

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 69 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

chris m.

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

Fishing trip

Great place
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve Z., Des Moines, IA

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie C., Where do you live?

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

10/10 Excellent

Dan C., Ann Arbor

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Ryan R.

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

Cabin getaway

Very well equipped cabin offering great comfort in a remote setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John E., Minneapolis

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

Annual fishing trip

This is an excellent home on a stunning lot. One of the finest on Crane Lake.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andy C.

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

Beautiful Cabin

We did a guys trip with six adults. The cabin is beautiful and fit everybody comfortably. The kitchen came fully stocked with everything we needed and more. they were experiencing historic flooding while we were there and the owner was very communicative and helpful in getting situated. We will absolutely be staying again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve Z., Des Moines, IA

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

Great experience!

A great stay. I’d echo all of the positive comments made from others’ reviews. Gary is a great host and very responsive. We stayed at his Hilltop Cabin last year and had a similar experience. While Gary can’t control your fishing experience, you can’t go wrong with this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sondra G.

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

Beautiful Home, amazing views, great location for traveling to multiple lakes. Well stocked.

Property manager is easy to reach, very quick response.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Bryan H.

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

Nice place.

It was a nice home. Kitchen is awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

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

Family gathering

Our family really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful place. Very well maintained and great for entertaining. The layout is perfect for multiple families. This was a very stress free vacation and Gary was wonderful to deal with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021