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Suomi Sisu MN Clearest lake, kayak, boat, private dock, handcrafted log cabin

Beachfront lodge in Marcell with a sauna

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Property grounds
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Travelers find tranquility at Suomi Sisu's hand-crafted log cabins on Caribou Lake. Enjoy a private sauna, lakeside firepit, and miles of wooded trails right outside your door. In-room WiFi keeps you connected, while boating and kayaking options make lake exploration easy.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Map
MN, Marcell

What's nearby

  • Marcell Family Center - 17 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center - 19 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Gunn Lake - 23 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Bills Lake - 28 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Burns Lake - 30 min drive - 13.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pine Cone Soup & Sandwich Shoppe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Lampi's Lookout Lounge - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Richie's Marcell Inn and Supper Club - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Suomi Sisu MN Clearest lake, kayak, boat, private dock, handcrafted log cabin

Family-friendly lodge by the lake
At Suomi Sisu MN Clearest lake, kayak, boat, private dock, handcrafted log cabin, you can look forward to a firepit, a garden, and laundry facilities. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like kayaking and boating at this lodge. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Tennis courts, barbecue grills, and snow sports gear
  • Table tennis, books, and games
  • Smoke-free premises and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms at Suomi Sisu MN Clearest lake, kayak, boat, private dock, handcrafted log cabin offer comforts such as fireplaces and separate dining areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Baby monitors, highchairs, and children's dinnerware
  • Recycling and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • 3 bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • Smart TVs with DVD players
  • Porches or lanais, 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

  • Boat
  • Books
  • Games
  • Kayak
  • Sauna
  • Snow sports gear
  • Stereo
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

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

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Wash dishes before you leave and make sure all windows and doors are shut.
PLEASE LEAVE CABIN NICE
NO USE OF FIREARMS ON PREMISIS.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Pets allowed in off season. One dog in summer

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Great place, where kids can be kids.

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
This property uses wind energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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
Property Registration Number FBL-3891-15215

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Safe Secluded Family Retreat. Wifi Sauna Fireplace Trails Nature
Big log Cabin Carved Huge White Pine Minnesotas Clearest Lake

Frequently asked questions

Is Suomi Sisu MN Clearest lake, kayak, boat, private dock, handcrafted log cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Suomi Sisu MN Clearest lake, kayak, boat, private dock, handcrafted log cabin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Suomi Sisu MN Clearest lake, kayak, boat, private dock, handcrafted log cabin?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Suomi Sisu MN Clearest lake, kayak, boat, private dock, handcrafted log cabin located?

Nestled on the beach, this Marcell lodge is within 9 mi (15 km) of Gunn Lake, Burns Lake, and Newburg Bay. Bills Lake and Marcell Family Center are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Suomi Sisu MN Clearest lake, kayak, boat, private dock, handcrafted log cabin Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

April S.

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

Beautiful Getaway

This place is a piece of paradise, hidden in a forest with beautiful views of the lake. The cabin instantly makes you feel like you are at home. The owners are quick to respond but keep their distance for you to enjoy the seclusion of the cabin. We definitely will be back to make more memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas Z.

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

Boys fishing trip

We stayed in cabin 6 and it was absolutely gorgeous. The log cabin feel was awesome. Lake was crystal clear and deep. Lots of laughs were had. Would definitely come back
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

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Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, location

Nice cabin & lake, but beware of a “Karen” neighbor

Enjoyed our stay mostly. No complaints about the property itself. Property is nice & spacious enough for larger families/group, but kids can’t really be kids. Our group was out on the lake for less than an hour before we were confronted by a woman who claimed she own a property & therefore owned the shoreline also. “Riparians are entitled to exercise their rights over the entire surface of the lake. One riparian cannot keep others from using all of the lake. Where access to a "wetland" is available from a public road,” Minnesota Statutes Section 103G.235 She paddled roughly 500 ft out into the lake to where we were to complain ask us where we “were from & must not be from here”. She proceeded to exaggerate & accuse of being directly in front of her dock & overloaded on our 15 passenger capacity pontoon & being on the lake for several hours making noise. She complained the 3 yo crying as well. We responded respectfully & left the area shortly. Owner was cordial & felt bad about situation, but ultimately sided with the “karen” neighbor. If you are a person of color, be aware you might get questioned repeatedly about your party count even though you have already confirmed it several times before & what the “karen” neighbor accuses you of will be taken as truth. Owner also proceeded to tell us about lake etiquette as though we are foreign to being on lakes/living on lakes. We didn’t let the negative & prejudice insinuations ruin our stay. Kids had fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill T.

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

Sweet Spot!

Peg was a great help. Communicated clearly, looked for ways to make our stay the best (which it was). All of my out of state friends now love Minnesota.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven R.

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

A bit of Heaven

Beautiful Lake and cabin! Wonderful memories made!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

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

Presidents Day Snowmobile Trip

Cabin was great. The views are amazing and the cabin was very comfortable. We had a larger group (11 including kids) and we never fell cramped. Plenty of parking and great access to the trails right down the driveway. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon D.

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

Great Family Vacations

This beautiful property is surrounded by a National Forest with much wildlife. The cabin is nestled on a hillside just above the lake, providing spectacular views. The firepit is close to the cabin, for easy pit stops. The dock is not accessible for people with ambulation issues, however there is a public dock the rented boat can pickup if needed. Best advice, bring bug spray, mosquitoes are bird sized and there are many of them! :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

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

Beautiful

Beautiful property all around.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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

Caribou

Beautiful cabin
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

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

Secluded oasis

Incredible log cabin tucked away in the forest. Great fireplace and space for the kids and parents to get along for long periods of time. Great fireplace and well stocked kitchen.Close to great ski trails - we will be back. Hopefully a summer visit as well.

10/10 Excellent

Fred D.

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

Absolutely beautiful!

Very well built log home in the Northwoods. Beautiful log construction. All the amenities you need!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Kari a.

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

Nice cabin retreat

We had a great time at this lovely cabin! It was a great setting for our families christmas celebration. Its in a national forest so its beautiful. The only thing we were a little bummed about is there was veryyyy few household amenities that you would expect at this price point and a place advertised for groups/families. No toiletries ( shampoo, body wash, etc), and only 1 roll of paper towels was left and only a few garbage bags and tide pods. for a group of 12, there should be more of these things available, or at least a heavy mention that they are not provided. I also think an investment in nice towels would be great. the only ones they had were old, scratchy and stored in dusty places. We are a big football family and it was listed there was a TV, but we were a little bummed that our Vikings game was on an old TV the size of a computer monitor... although, one could say the point of the cabin is not to worry about such things, so that point is super subjective and just something to keep in mind if you, like our family likes to bond over the heartbreak of the vikings losing. But again, if you are looking for a lovely authentic Northern Minnesota log cabin to make lasting memories with your family, I recommend checking this place out! Peg was really nice and easy to work with. They even had a christmas tree set up which added a great holiday touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

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

AMAZING!!!

BuckHorns Resort at Caribou lake, Cabin # 6 was amazing! It had everything a family needed. We were never able to meet the Host, Peg and Tim., that goes to show that everything was in line! Great Family Vacation destination! I couldn’t have been more happy! Thanks again Peg & Tim!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

ADRIAN R.

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

Adrian

Wonderful place

10/10 Excellent

Heidi Z.

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

Amazing Lake!

I have never experienced a lake like Caribou Lake before! We were in northern MN, but the water made it look like we were in the tropics! Friendly hosts and a fabulous cabin made for an unforgettable week!

8/10 Good

Kari W.

Beautiful place! Only thing was the road construction and something closer for bait and ice.

Very clean and awesome place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Perfect!

We had 8 adults and one baby and this property was perfect and included everything we needed (even a high chair!). Private dock for our boats, big kitchen for family dinners, great deck. It's a steep drop down to the dock but there were steps, just an fyi. Our week was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

kathy l.

Stunning Location for Family Retreats

We celebrated Christmas 2017 at Buckhorn Resort in cabins 6 and 7. It was perfection! From the picturesque drive in to the cabins alone, we knew we were in for a special weekend. We had 22 people staying between the two cabins from ages 1-71, and it was perfect for every age. Whether it was the need for a portable crib, multiple sliding hills, relaxing in front of the beautiful stone fireplaces, steaming in the sauna, playing games where we could gather at the large tables or fixing numerous family buffets - they thought of everything a large family would need! We are already looking forward to our next large family gathering at this cozy retreat! Thank you again Peggy and Tim for providing such a beautiful and thoughtful place for families to gather and reconnect!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

We always enjoy our stay here

My kids and I stay here every year and always enjoy this property. The Cabin has everything you need and is very spacious. It is a very comfortable stay and have no complaints. Peg is very friendly and check in with us when we arrive to make sure we have everything we need and when we leave to make sure everything was good...
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jenn M.

Beautiful Minnesota Retreat

The cabin has everything you need! Its large but still cozy and warm. The views, the sauna, and the beautifully crafted structure are just perks that will make your stay amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Paochoua X.

Better than the photos!

Had a family retreat and it was awesome. Peggy was very helpful and easy to communicate. We wanted isolation but there was another lodge nearby which was okay since it didnt look occupied at the time we were there. Other than that we have nothing bad to say about the place. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2016

10/10 Excellent

Anne T.

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