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{Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park

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Interior
1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, wheelchair access
Exterior
Exterior
Miscellaneous

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Shevlin, MN
  • Red Pine Trail
    1 min walk
  • Peace Pipe Vista
    1 min walk
  • Lobo's Bar & Grill
    2 min drive
  • Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional)
    41 min drive

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About the area

Lake Itasca

On lake.Steps from the guesthouse, you'll find Red Pine Trail and Peace Pipe Vista. Landmark Interpretive Trail and Bison Kill Site are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Red Pine Trail - 1 min walk
  • Mississippi Headwaters - 3 min drive
  • Itasca State Park - 3 min drive
  • Lake Itasca - 4 min drive
  • Itasca State Park - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lobo's Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Douglas Lodge - ‬10 min drive

About this property

{Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park

Located less than a 1/4 mile from the North Entrance of Itasca State Park. This is Unit 2 of Big Timbers (there are 4 attached units in total). Stay here to enjoy all the amenities that Itasca State Park has to offer! Not only will you be able to enjoy Itasca State Park, Big Timbers is located approximately 30 miles from Bagley, Bemidji, and Park Rapids. This is the perfect location for your next stay!

Please see our other listings:

NEW LISTING! 1902 Cabin: https://www.vrbo.com/3782110

Unit 1: https://www.vrbo.com/2823826?unitId=3395838&childrenCount=0&noDates=true&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=earned:vrbo:sharecopylink:USA&utm_content=2823826&oc=aGYNBdxZu9OlcisOFYRoB

Unit 2: https://www.vrbo.com/2832331?unitId=3404344&childrenCount=0&noDates=true&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=earned:vrbo:sharecopylink:USA&utm_content=2832331&oc=Yae9uyfNxeX6JlDqcWJP7

Unit 4: https://www.vrbo.com/2832733?unitId=3404746&childrenCount=0&noDates=true&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=earned:vrbo:sharecopylink:USA&utm_content=2832733&oc=EjjuqpX1JqHw2hyet4sZ5

Property manager

Big Timbers {Sauer Family}

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: internet access

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 are welcome
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

{Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marilyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Motel
This was the perfect location for our stay in upper Minnesota. The little motel is clean and modern with a log cabin feel. This is our second stay here and we tried a different room, which was also lovely. We would definitely stay again@
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot just outside itasca
Super easy access for me and my dog to hike in Itasca state park. Clean and rooms were new. Check in and out were simple and straight forward. Hopefully will be back this winter for some snowmobiling.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Getaway
Clean, classy property in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big Timbers lodging
We stayed two nights to enjoy Itasca State Park. We were fortunate to meet property owner Christine , very personable. Everything met our expectations and wouldn’t hesitate to book again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Perfect location at the north entrance to Itasca State Park and the Mississippi headwaters. The room was quiet and clean, the towels were big and fluffy, the bed was very comfortable and there was ice cream across the parking lot. Couldn’t ask for anything more!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property
Rented a room at Big Timbers to attend a wedding in Itasca State park. Loved the proximity to the park and the room was lovely. Clean, updated, quiet and an ice cream shop next door. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabella B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Get Away
My family and I enjoyed our stay and loved how close it was to the park and long lake! It was clean and the property manager was readily available to answer any and all questions! We will hopefully be able to book our stay here again for next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to enjoy Itasca
We enjoyed our time at Big Timbers! We were a family with two young kids and used the Vrbo to enjoy Itasca. The room was great and the bathtub was helpful with kids. We even walked nextdoor to get ice cream and pizza. This was a fantastic place to serve as your base camp when enjoying the park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly as advertised! Nice place; friendly host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot for a visit to Itasca
Exceeded expectations. Spotless, comfortable beds, and a large bathroom. The on-site ice cream shop & gift store was a nice plus. I definitely will be staying here again. So cozy that I ended up sleeping most of the day away. If you are planning to bike Itasca State Park, this location couldn't be closer. You can leave your car at the motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marge H., New Hope, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place right outside Itasca State Park
My husband, daughter and grandson spent two nights at Tall Timber will we explored the area. The lodging is lovely and clean and everything we needed for our stay. Our host Christine is wonderful. An added bonus is the gift shop, ice cream and pizza right on site!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth E.

Liked: Cleanliness
July 2024
Absolutely loved this place! It was perfect for what we needed while spending time with family a short distance away. We definitely will try and book this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient and clean
We stayed here in our first trip up to Itasca State Park. It was very clean, comfortable and right outside the North gate of the park. We had a couple questions and they were answered right away. Nice to have the gift shop right in property as well. Definitely planning to stay again when we are back up that way.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very friendly and accommodating
Christine was excellent about accommodating for our latex allergy, making sure any rubbery items were removed during our stay. We had a safe and relaxing stay without allergic reactions. We’re so thankful that she cared about our safety! The property is beautiful and clean. It’s so close to Itasca State Park and made going in and out of the park easy and quick.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tesha R.

Liked: Cleanliness
3rf time is a charm
We love the access to Itasca from here. We are lookig forward to our next visit and the lemon cheesecake ice cream. This was pur 3rd stay at Big Timbers.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big Timbers Lodging
Very nice property. Very close to Itasca State Park. Nice to have C store on property. Good dining options nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grady S., Shakopee

Liked: Cleanliness
Big Timber Folks
Was a pleasure. Nice, clean and simple which I was hoping for. Good people! Easy access to the park and would stay here again. My dog even had a good time. :) Ohh, the ice cream is pretty good too. Thank You Big Timbers. Grady
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cleanest lodging I’ve stayed in for quite some time! Gracious host!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tesha R.

Liked: Cleanliness
2nd year
This was our second year staying here. Its clean, quiet and very close to Itasca. We will ne back next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I think the property is very new. Everything was really clean and comfortable. The owners were very accommodating for anything we needed. The ice cream shop was a added bonus for the kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marla T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend
It was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short vacay
Small but nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was incredible!
We were able to walk to the Headwaters of the Mississippi! The walk was 1.5 miles away and this was key as we could have the headwaters to ourselves at certain times. We came up to see this as do many tourists around the world, but for us we could walk there and enjoy the peace and quiet. I would highly recommend Big Timbers as the best location, great communication and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023