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Quaint cozy little cabin geared for folks coming to Leech Lake to fish or relax.

Riverfront cabin in Federal Dam with patio

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On the Last Cast Patio, Crappie Crib's cozy charm invites you to unwind with fish fry's and BBQs. Relax on the patio of this 1965 Chris Craft boat, then retreat into a cabin adorned with Native American and old decor.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

Quaint cozy little cabin geared for folks coming to Leech Lake to fish or relax.

The "Crappie Crib" is a 1 bedroom cozy little cabin designed to be comfortable and relaxing. The décor is a mix of Native American art and unique items from the area's celebrated fishing history. This cabin has all that is needed to "forget" your reality. Fish fry's and BBQ's are a mainstay on the Last Cast Patio. Relax at the “Historic and Classic” 1965 28’ Chris Craft “Last Cast” patio before and after your "Adventure". Bring your own boat or fish with us! Captain Randy has been a guide on Leech Lake for 18 years, and has over 30 years of experience. The Crappie Crib is just a 5 minute walk or 1 minute drive to the waterfront boat landing. Ample parking with electric available for your vehicles, boats or ATV's.

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

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)

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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
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

About the neighborhood

Located in Federal Dam, this cabin is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ah-gwah-ching Wildlife Management Area and Leech Lake. Visit our Federal Dam travel guide
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Federal Dam, MN

What's nearby

  • Sunset over Leech Lake
    Leech Lake
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lake Winnibigoshish
    20 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Town Line Lake
    30 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Long Lake
    40 min drive - 34.4 km
  • Cedar Lakes Casino & Hotel
    45 min drive - 52.1 km

Restaurants

  • MacHart's Bar & Grill
    4 min walk
  • MBC Dining Pavilion Complex
    14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint cozy little cabin geared for folks coming to Leech Lake to fish or relax. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quaint cozy little cabin geared for folks coming to Leech Lake to fish or relax.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint cozy little cabin geared for folks coming to Leech Lake to fish or relax.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quaint cozy little cabin geared for folks coming to Leech Lake to fish or relax. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Leech Lake and 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Lake Winnibigoshish. Aultman Lake and Chippewa National Forest are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Quaint cozy little cabin geared for folks coming to Leech Lake to fish or relax. Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

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

Great Stay

Cabin was clean and a great place to sleep. Randy was very friendly, helpful and fun to hang out with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carillon B.

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

Federal Dam cabin

Randy was awesome host. Water and coffee as well as flavored creamer. The cabin was well stocked with plastic utensils and paper plates as well as coffee cups and other dishes. Nice refrigerator and freezer, toaster and microwave. Everything you would need. Wish we were there longer to enjoy some fishing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stan K.

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

Hi from Black Cat and Maria

Shannon and Randy are great hosts and really fun people. The Crappie Cabin was very cozy and just delightful. We enjoyed our evenings spent in the very unique outdoor lounge and the incredible mail boat. Randy is a story teller extraordinaire! The other guests and the numerous neighborhood friends of Shannon and Randy who joined us for evening laughs were delightful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie K.

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

Quaint Respite

So darn cute, we absolutely loved the porch of this place! Randy is such a congenial host, aiming to make all feel welcome. Comfortable space with just the right amenities in the tiny cabin. We'd love to come back again with friends, go fishing & have Randy do one of his fish fries!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan A.

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

I cannot say enough good things about our stay in Federal dam

Shannon and Randy were great hosts, they clearly wanted us to have a good time (and we had a great time). The Crappie Cabin was clean, warm and very cute. Randy is a fishing guide, and although he had other clients booked for this weekend, he encouraged us to fish along side with him, free of change. Randy put us on the fish, and the fishing was really good. We will be booking another stay with them next year because we had such a good time!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chaney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wow! Where do I start, such a lovely experience inside and out! The hosts were beyond my wildest expectations and extraordinary, lifelong friendships were made. The fishing is top tier if you’re searching for such, but I would stay for the conversations and campfires. We WILL be back again, the locals are amazing and it’s such a lovely atmosphere. I only wish I could thank our hosts more!

10/10 Excellent

ryan P.

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

Last Chance Stay

Welcomed and called by name after driving across the yard. (I wasn't driving) Long story/short. Open air, good fishing, history, comradery, unplug. really want to rant and rave about experience but that one is for me. Captain-Admiral hats off to you both.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

C E.

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

Everything You Need!!!

If you have the opportunity to book this cabin, don't hesitate! Simply relax! Without TV! You have everything you need! Bathroom, small kitchen with fridge and microwave, separate bedroom, sitting area. Everything there! Super clean! And it's so cozy! If you have no problem with a bunk bed and can climb a bit, then go for it! Two people could sleep in the bottom bunk if need be. Cpt. Randy is the world's best host! Just call him! We had a great time and would have loved to stay longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

katie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely loved it! Randy & Shannon are the best~the cabin had everything we needed & more~definitely will stay there again😎
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia H.

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

Wonderful Weekend Away!

Before we even arrived the hosts were so helpful and welcoming! The Crappie cabin was such a nice little home away from home and we enjoyed getting to know the hosts and making new friends! Wonderful place to stay and highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

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

great stay

We had a wonderful time staying at Randy's cabin. It was just right for the two of us. If we are ever in the area again, we will most definitely stay with Randy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

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

Great time!

Cabin was super clean, well stocked and decorated adorably. Hosts Randy and Shannon saw to our every need and were helpful with local information. We loved it there!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

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

Cabin

Cozy cabin
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara N.

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

Nice lil get away

It was exactly what I needed for a little space to myself away from a big festival and I slept like a log! Very, very friendly hosts as well! Loved the stories and the pickle jar bloody mary!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla L.

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

Terrific hosts

We enjoyed our stay in this cozy little cottage. It had everything we could possibly need. It was very comfortable. Randy and Shannon were the perfect hosts. Upon our arrival, they helped us with our luggage. Randy even went so far as to have another person available to help my husband into the fishing boat. The fishing boat was clean and Randy did his best to find the good fishing spots. He knows where the fish are. We will definitely return.
Loon family
His first Northern!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

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

Rustic and quaint cabin…we really enjoyed our stay. We enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere and the area!

We went atving in the area exploring the forests around Federal Dam. You can jump on a trail that’s nearby or trailer to a trailhead. Either way works. The cabin gave us a relaxing place to come back to every day after riding! We also enjoyed the visits with our hosts. They are great people!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Joan G.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Overall

The listing had "waterfront" in the listing which is what I really wanted - to go out of the door and enjoy a waterfront and not have to drive to get to the waterfront. I should have reviewed more closely. The hard water made things smell which is normal but taking a shower was uncomfortable with the condition of the water. The shower curtain needs to be washed. I brought all of my own food, plates and utensils and am glad I did.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

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

Anniversary getaway

Quiet getaway from the hustle and bustle of home/work. Randy and Shannon were available to answer any questions that popped up and brought us out for excellent fishing and a fish fry after. For a no fuss unplugged retreat Last Cast Adventure is a must!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

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

Remote Getaway on the lake

We had a delightful time on our trip to Leech Lake! Randy and Shannon were both very hospitable and knowledgeable of the area. Our cabin had everything we needed and was cutely decorated with an overall fishing theme. The Last Cast boat lounge in the yard was an amazing bonus! The location is surrounded by pristine national forest and beautiful lakes and wetlands. Lots of great memories were had.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

gene s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Emma

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024