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Aspen Cabin at Vintage Vermilion Resort

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Aspen, our small & cozy cabin. Good for the "working" vacationer.
View of your cabin, from your bathhouse.
Aspen is on a hill, overlooking our fire pit, sand beach & lakeside deck.
View from the fire pit. Great place to gather for s'mores.
Living space.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Cook, MN
  • Place, Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort
  • Place, Fortune Bay Casino
  • Place, Lake Vermilion
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Back Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bunkroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

(In Cabin) 1/2 Bathroom

Toilet

Aspen Half bath

Toilet

The Aspen Bathhouse

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Aspen Cabin at Vintage Vermilion Resort

A private, serene wilderness setting on 85 acres with 3,000’ shoreline. Be prepared to hear the lapping of waves, the call of the loons and the special magic you can only get on Black Bay, Lake Vermilion at Vintage Vermilion Resort. Our guests affectionately refer to Vintage Vermilion as a 'Hidden Gem'.

We have 5 cabins total which you can rent separately, or reserve them all for the ultimate lakeside family compound.
Aspen: Vrbo 1344121
Birch: Vrbo 1344154
Larch: Vrbo 1368045
Cedar: Vrbo 1367530
Main: Vrbo 1609594

Aspen Cabin is perched on a hill, overlooking the fire pit, overlooking the lake. New keypad entry doors and screen doors as of 2022; Knotty pine-paneled cabins, old Hickory furnishings and cabin décor; (New in 2022) Starlink WiFi on property.
The kitchen is equipped with an electric oven, microwave, full size refrigerator, coffee maker and table settings, etc.
Aspen has two bathrooms; One 1/2 bathroom with toilet and sink in cabin, and one spacious 3/4 bathroom with toilet, shower, and sink. 'The shower house' is just steps from the front door. Aspen is great for anglers, professionals and small families. Can sleep 3 comfortably; Maximum 4. Two bedrooms, one bunk bed (upper twin+lower trundle) & one with two singles. Electric heat & one A/C unit (new in 2022.)

We have 5 cabins total which you can rent separately, or reserve them all for the ultimate lakeside family compound.
Aspen: Vrbo 1344121
Birch: Vrbo 1344154
Larch: Vrbo 1368045
Cedar: Vrbo 1367530
Main: Vrbo 1609594

*Private boat launch and docks on site; let us know if you would like to bring your boat or rent one of ours. 5 docks total and overwater boathouse; swim platform; sand beach; Beachside deck & lounge seating. All rentals include use of 1 canoe (seats two), 3 kayaks and 1 peddle boat, 1 Aqua cycle (seats 4).
*Rental boats;
We have 17.5' Alumacraft outfitted with 2021 MERC 150HP 4 Stroke, 2 Hummingbird Helix 7's Networked (bow & helm) & 2020 Minnkota Terrova w/spotlock; Seats 4.
25' LOWE Pontoon with 2007 MERC 115 HP 4 Stroke, Garmin fishfinder; Seats 16.
14' Alumacraft with 2009 MERC 25 HP 4 Stroke; Seats 4.
10 ' Aluminium Lund 2010 YAMAHA 15 4 Stroke; Seats 3.

*Guests have access to the Lodge, which is a recreational space with sofa, chairs, big screen HD TV, microwave, refrigerator, 2 card/game tables and covered lakeside screen porch. (800 SF)14’ from lake; plenty of games, puzzles and books galore; poker table top; kids corner. The lodge is complimentary shared space among all resort guests.

*Treetop retreat building sits on stilts providing a bird's eye lake view. Desk for working vacationers, reading, writing, meditation, yoga, etc. Reserve the retreat for additional $60/day.

*The resort also has a gazebo along our trail (located high on the bluff, 80 feet above the water), a sauna, a fully-equipped fish cleaning house and a central fire pit (firewood complimentary), which are all available for use by guests. Maintained walking trails throughout the 85 acre setting plus a 2 mile long driveway for longer hikes or jogging.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Please be advised some events incur event fee.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs only; 1 lg/2 sm per cabin; $30 per dog/day.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$350 deposit for pontoon/ $500 Alumacraft boat; If you do not return the boat with gas, you will be charged gas cost PLUS $40 fee.
There is a pet fee of $30 per pet per day, and a refundable $150 deposit. No pets on furniture please.
Rollaway beds available for an additional $70 per night.

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Please be advised some events incur event fee.
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Cook

Located in Cook, this cabin is on the waterfront. Soudan Underground Mine State Park is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Superior National Forest and Lake Vermilion. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Cook, MN

What's nearby

  • Lake Vermilion - 23 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • International Falls, MN (INL-Falls Intl.) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Landing - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Towleski's - ‬47 min drive
  • ‪Perkins American Food Co. - ‬52 min drive
  • ‪Wolf Bay Lodge - ‬28 min drive
  • Wolf Bay Lodge

Frequently asked questions

Is Aspen Cabin at Vintage Vermilion Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Aspen Cabin at Vintage Vermilion Resort?

As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aspen Cabin at Vintage Vermilion Resort on 16 Sept 2025 start from AU$329, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Aspen Cabin at Vintage Vermilion Resort?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Aspen Cabin at Vintage Vermilion Resort?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Aspen Cabin at Vintage Vermilion Resort?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Aspen Cabin at Vintage Vermilion Resort located?

This family-friendly Cook cabin is located on the waterfront, steps from Superior National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lake Vermilion and Wolf Bay. Niles Bay is 10.4 mi (16.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Natasha C.

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

Long Weekend Getaway

The owner was super kind and helpful! My husband, 4 year old daughter and I enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorota F.

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

Peaceful and quiet

Our stay was perfect! Beautiful views, quiet and peace. Will come Back! Huge kudos to the care taker! Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron F.

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

Four day vacation

My wife and I had a wonderful time! The place was so peaceful off the main lake in Black Bay. Easy boat ride to the Landing for on the water dinning. Very relaxing. The property was very clean and offered plenty to do. The lodge was a really nice place to hang out on the screened porch. Alex and his wife we’re very good hosts and obviously keeping this place pristine!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

David R.

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

Very nice

We rented the Aspen Cabin for a week long family fishing vacation in late June 2020. The resort is nicely private and beautiful. The managers (Peter and Theresa) did everything possible to make our stay the bast ever. The fishing was good, especially in black bay where the resort is located. The cabin was nicely furnished and had everything you need. The only negative I would say is that the aspen cabin was a little small when we had five people inside. It would be ideal for a max of three.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard I.

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

cabin

we stayed in the aspen cabin. The last night we were leaving the lodge and there was a hose left on the walkway which i tripped over...fell and hit my face on the ground which proceeded to turn black and blue.. Please move the hose so nobody else trips on it. I was going to tell the owners in the morning but we never seen them before we left.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Faye S.

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

Last Minute Family Lake Vaca

The lake is very pretty--lots of big trees all around. This was our first time at Lake Vermilion. Vintage Vermilion worked great for our family. The cabin was rustic, cozy and had what we needed. We rented the fishing boat 3 of the days of our 5 night stay. We tried our luck at fishing and only caught little ones--but were able to have a fish fry one of the days there. Our girls--age 12 and 9--had more fun tubing. When we rented the boat, we were able to take out the tube, water skis, etc. There was also a canoe, paddle boat and kayaks we could borrow ... which was nice. We were wishing they had a few stand up paddleboards. A few of the nights we used the large fire pit which had firewood at the ready and made S'mores with other camp guests. We ventured over to The Landing, the casino in Fortune Bay and The Vermilion Club all by boat. We liked the Landing best and went there a few times. We will likely be back to Lake Vermilion and Vintage Vermilion for more lake adventures.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sue N.

Bittersweet

The lake and property was beautiful, the cabins were in great condition, but as our reservation grew closer we could tell there was a problem with the management and the lack of communication. It started with a mix up of dates that they blamed on VRBO and we had to shorten our trip and not leave till after the 4th of July. Then we reserved a boat for 1 day only to receive an email 1 hour before we arrived saying it is no longer available because they rented the boat for the entire weekend to another cabin, rather than sharing the time slots. We were able to negotiate a 1/2 rental the day we arrived so we had to race to unpack and get on the boat only to find a very used pontoon. All the seats were covered with mold and the motor kept overheating so we couldn't run it. We ended up just floating around for an hour and coming back in. If your going to advertise boat rental for the same daily fee of a new one that you get from the marina in town, then it should be of comparable condition and a fair policy to share among all the guests or get more boats. Their website does not say $22 per pet nor does it allow you to enter a quantity. We were barely out of the vehicle 2 minutes and the owner came out with a bill payable in advance. I was then overcharged a day and not refunded after I brought it to their attention. These owners clearly do not have any rental experience and need to learn a bit more about customer service. To leave a property of this magnitude unattended with no caretakers is extremely careless to the entire area and should be required. The people in the other cabin lit a fire on the most windy day with winds 20+mph and all the sparks flew towards our cabin and the woods. Loyd, their maintenance man left me his # and checked in with us regularly, He was extremely helpful , knowledgeable, and a true gem. This facility will continue to have issues if they do not improve their policies and management. Loyd and his wife Cassie would be great caretakers for the resort and I hope they realize how much those 2 do for them. Our only contact to work with was with their office admin girl for another business that is located in the cities. She had zero knowledge or authority for anything with the resort. I wish them well and hope this will help the future guests and the service they provide them.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie K.

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

Relaxing vacation!

We had 3 adults and a dog and stayed a week. The cabin is small but is much bigger then the tent we usually camp in. We loved being there! The screen porch on the lodge was one of our favorite places. Seeing an otter near the dock was amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Douglas A.

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

Fishing Trip

Cabin is small but worked well for the group. We wanted to give Vermilion a try since Canada is still closed.
Verified

8/10 Good

John C.

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

Vintage Vemilion

My girlfriend Cindy and I spent 6 days at vintage Vermilion in the Aspen cottage. While the fishing was very slow, we still had a very good time. Lots of wildlife, as well as beautiful lake houses to see while out fishing. Peter & Teresa were excellent hosts, and Sam helped facilitate our bookings well too. We hope to visit again, but maybe earlier in the year when the fishing is better. Thanks
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

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

We loved our stay at Vintage Vermillion. It is charming, clean, and had everything we needed!

It was easy to book & communicate with both the owners and property managers. All were helpful in navigating the area, letting us know what we may need, and just overall very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

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

Beautiful serene get-a-way

Lovely lake view, cozy cabin, amazing amenities, most of all Loyd (the property manager) was our favor part. He made us feel welcome and was super friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

We had a great time. Our hosts Loyd and Cassie were very accommodating and helpful.

The property is located on the northeast end of the lake and was very quiet as far as boat traffic is concerned. The property is rustic but clean and neat. The Cabin’s have been recently renovated and are very nice. There was no shower in our cabin but the shower house was close and very nice and up to date with laundry facilities also. The lodge is very spacious with lots of activities and a big screen satellite tv and nice screen porch. It all sits just a few yards from the lake. The driveway is 1.6 miles of rugged gravel with pot holes and washouts,am glad I drove my truck. The directions were a little confusing and need to be updated and simplified as it’s a pretty straightforward drive out from town. The directions used some land marks that are no longer there. Overall for what we were looking for it was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Susan Thompson

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We are a small family, working to connect you with nature!
We would love the opportunity to host you, on Black Bay in Lake Vermilion. This year, 2023, marks our owners' 21st anniversary owning & operating Vintage Vermilion. We are so grateful to George and Emily for allowing us to help share their wonderful paradise with you!

See you at the lake!

Why they chose this property

Vintage Vermilion’s location is a honey hole for fish! What better way to get back to the good days of simple camping with family and friends, but with some modern comforts as well!

What makes this property unique

We are the only resort on Black Bay!
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