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Biwabik Bunkhouse near Giants' Ridge

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Enjoy the rustic charm of this cozy space with a fireplace and high ceiling.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a gas stove, ample counter space, and a large island.
Enjoy a relaxing boat ride from the covered seating area, complete with a motor and control panel.
Guests can enjoy a serene lakeside setting with a grassy area and a dock extending into the water.
Experience the charm of this two-story building with a beautiful arched window and symmetrical facade.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 18331 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer

About this property

Entire place

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

Biwabik Bunkhouse near Giants' Ridge

Beautiful lake home on Embarrass Lake, 5 miles to one of the premiere ski and golf resorts in Minnesota, (the Quarry and Legend) and just over 60 miles north of Downtown Duluth. Almost 3600 square feet with nearly 200' of beautiful and sandy lake shore with a gorgeous swimming beach with two docks and a boathouse. Pontoon boat on site is available for rental, as well!

Gaze at the stars from the beautiful wrap-around deck. Spend the day relaxing in the shallow sandy water. Enjoy the evening with a bonfire on the beach shore, playing bags from the walkout basement, with tons of activities to keep the family busy: playground, dartboard, Air hockey table, Shuffleboard table, pac-man video games, pellet smoker/grill, foosball, sauna, wet bar, TV's, Internet, and too many other things to list!

Bonfires, star gazing, wildlife, 1000's of acres of public land, OHV/ATV Trails, Paved biking trails, and Giants' Ridge (skiing, snowshoeing, golf, top notch restaurant, ....) being a stones throw from the property... We truly believe there is something for everyone at this beautiful retreat.

Local Amenities Nearby:
--2.6 Miles from "The Quarry" Golf course at Giants' Ridge, routinely ranked as one of, it not THE top course in MN.
--5.2 Miles from the chalet at Giants' Ridge.
--5.9 miles from "The Legend" at Giants' Ridge, ranked as one of the top 10 golf courses in the state of Minnesota.
— More of a biker and runner? The entrance to Mesabi trail (135 mile long paved trail) can be seen across the lake from the house.
--Less than 10 miles to Hundreds of miles of OHV trails for all of your 4-wheeling and Side-by-side adventures.
*Not to mention the pontoon boat available for rental, floating pad, canoe, yard games, and other aquatic amenities. Come and stay with us 😊

Pontoon rates:
1 day: $250
2 or more days: $200/day
(+$500 refundable damage deposit)

Property manager

Adam Nelson

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snow sports gear
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,565 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: All events must be pre-approved by owners.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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

Map
MN, Aurora

What's nearby

  • Vermilion Trail Park - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Biwabik City Park - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort - 10 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Calgary Chair - 12 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area - 25 min drive - 21.4 km

Getting around

  • Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rudy's Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Hive Coffee and Bakehouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burnt Onion Kitchen & Brews - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dave's Alpine Bar - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Biwabik Bunkhouse near Giants' Ridge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Biwabik Bunkhouse near Giants' Ridge?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Biwabik Bunkhouse near Giants' Ridge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Biwabik Bunkhouse near Giants' Ridge located?

Located next to a golf course, this Aurora vacation home offers ski-in/ski-out access within 3 mi (5 km) of Vermilion Trail Park and Biwabik City Park and close to winter sports such as cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort and Chamonix Chair are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Biwabik Bunkhouse near Giants' Ridge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nick C.

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

Snowmobile race weekend at the ski hill

House is in a great location, has room for everyone. Nice bar downstairs along with lots of games. Would stay again for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Ski trip

Great owners to work with, great location and beautiful home. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara P.

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

Excellent Property and Stay

This is a wonderful place to stay with a large group of people. The house has all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay. There is so much room for everyone to spread out and enjoy themselves. Due to the MN winter weather, we were not able to enjoy the outdoor space.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John P L.

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

Great golf trip.

Very nice, plenty of room, nice setting on lake
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

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

Great Stay

The house was ideal for a large group. We really enjoyed our stay at this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

KATHERINE H.

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

Great house for a group

We had a wonderful time at this property - very convenient to Giants Ridge, while still a lot of space and things to do for those that preferred to stay back and relax or play games on site!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon R.

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

Golf outing

Top notch place to stay for a golf outing. Great location, with perfect view of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt and Alissa T.

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

Great Skiing Get-Away

We loved this property and its location to Giants Ridge. We enjoyed quiet morning coffee by the fireplace and low key evenings in the basement. If we get the chance, we would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke S.

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

Great place

Great place for large groups. The deck could use some work.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

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

Great family space!

We had a great time at the Biwabik Bunkhouse! It's conveniently located with easy access to town and Giant's Ridge. The dining area is large, and we loved using the huge gated deck. The views were great, and we enjoyed using the provided kayaks. The hosts were really clear and helpful before we arrived for our stay, which was really a perk! We'd definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alane A.

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

The perfect place

This was the perfect place for a family ski getaway. My Grandchildren loved all the fun things to do and asked to come back again. We were all pleased with the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C., St. Paul, Minnesota

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

Holiday getaway

Worked great for our party of 10. We had so much space to be together, but also get away if we wanted to read a book. Would definitely book this again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

karl B.

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

Relaxing spot for annual Ohv trip

We had two trucks/trailers full of atv’s, the driveway is pretty steep in one spot but we hauled in and out without trouble. Great relaxing environment in the cabin, sauna gets nice and hot and the lake makes a good cold plunge. Hosts were very responsive. You’ll enjoy it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay N.

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

Visit the lakes

We attended a wedding at the near by Giants ridge. The house was beautifully situated on embarrass lake. We kayaked and enjoyed the big deck. Hiked some trails. Great place for kids and family get together. Clean and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

margaret s.

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

Mesabi Ski Race

The trip was amazing, largely because of the amazing home we stayed in. Everything was wonderful. There are multiple spaces for kids to spend time. There are activities for them to do, and large hang out spaces including a huge dinning room table! The house is clean, the beds are comfortable, the bathrooms are big, and the linens are fresh. The host is amazing! So helpful and kind! We can't wait for next year!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

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

Relaxation

Lake and sauna a great combination
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

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

Perfect lake getaway!

Well appointed property, and quiet corner of the lake made for simply a splendid time for my family and I. Lots to do, which kept our teenage sons very busy. Nice kitchen to cook in, and Traeger-like BBQ to grill on. Comfy and abundant beds!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Beautiful Property!

Our family had a great time at the Biwabik Bunkhouse! The property manager did a terrific job with communication — he was prompt and super helpful. We are hoping to be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

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

A little piece of heaven

We had such a great, relaxing time! This is a great space for kids of all ages with a lot of indoor seating and activities. Outdoor activities and a beautiful lake kept all of the kids busy and happy! We highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy M.

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

Christmas at the Biwabik Bunkhouse

Beautiful spacious lake home with a fantastic view. The property location is perfect, and is exceptionally clean. This cabin has everything you need, and they layout is wonderful. We enjoyed Christmas here with our family. Everything was absolutely perfect! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

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

Well furnished

Great place. Lots of amenities inside this large house. We used them as the Embarrass river had risen lake water levels too high and we had wake restrictions in place. Everyone in the group was very impressed how nice and well furnished this place was. Two thumbs up.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

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

Excellent property and stay!

The house is beautiful and the location is great. We skied Giant's Ridge and it's less than 10 minutes away. The house is a great fit for families and the communication with the property manager was absolutely excellent! They really want you to have a good experience and are very responsive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

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

Excellent Stay

Had a wonderful family vacation. Grandkids enjoyed the play equipment and all enjoyed the lily pad. Lake was shallow and had a sandy bottom. Pontoon was great for touring the lake and anchoring near the sand bar for swimming. House was perfect for family. Little ones especially enjoyed PacMan!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miranda J.

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

Perfect Location for Giant's Ridge!

We had a crew from a few places over Minnesota meet up for a race weekend at Giant's Ridge. We were able to all get to spend some much needed time together to catch up, all while having plenty of room for gear and being less than 10 minutes from the hill. The home was clean and Kris was so accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi I.

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

Better than expected

We used this property for a family reunion. I really want to stress that I think the home is better than the pictures, which is never expected. As every family member arrived it was awesome seeing how excited they were when they toured the house, lake and grounds. It was a special experience and now my husbands family is talking about going for a week next year. I highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024