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Up North 5 bedrooms two houses on Birch Lake

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A cozy room with wooden walls and a large window overlooking a lake. There is a wooden table and chairs, a sofa, and a small wooden bench.
A small cabin with a dock extending into a lake, surrounded by trees.
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table and chairs, a dark leather sofa, and a stone fireplace.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A modern kitchen with a wooden table, black bar stools, a refrigerator, microwave, and a sink.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Tenmile Lake

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Hackensack, MN
  • Place, Tenmile Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Northern Lights Casino
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Leech Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 In Guest House

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5 In Guest House

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3 Guest House

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Hackensack

Located in Hackensack, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Woodtick Theatre and Paul Bunyan Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tianna Country Club and Shingnobee Recreation Area. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Hackensack, MN

What's nearby

  • Tenmile Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Northern Lights Casino - 12 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Leech Lake - 13 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Cedar Lakes Casino & Hotel - 48 min drive - 70.4 km
  • Cross Lake Recreation Area - 56 min drive - 92.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Drake’s Pizza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Birchwood Char House And Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Viddles And Joe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Blue Ox Coffee House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Charng Thai Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Up North 5 bedrooms two houses on Birch Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Up North 5 bedrooms two houses on Birch Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Up North 5 bedrooms two houses on Birch Lake?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Up North 5 bedrooms two houses on Birch Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Up North 5 bedrooms two houses on Birch Lake located?

This family-friendly Hackensack holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Tenmile Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Stony Lake and Birch Lake Park. Hackensack City Hall and Lending Library are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was very very clean...lots of room to move around..Julie was fantastic to work with and made it easy and pleasant..the lake veiw was amazing..loved the firepit area ..games in garage..weather fantastic at noon...sept stay....Walker was a nice town to get groceries..The new bunk house was a wonderful addition to the house ..pontoon rental was so easy they dropped off and picked up ..very nice people to work with also...so Would definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was great for a big group. Hacksack has a lot to offer, ice cream shop was a hit with the kids. Great location on lake. Good fishing!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

This house is perfect for all ages! It was nice to have the guest house for the kids to hang out in and watch movies during our rainy days, along with the garage full of games. We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

The property had everything we needed for a fantastic weeks vacation! Accommodations were just as described and the lake is beautiful. Julie was very quick to respond to questions. I highly recommend this VRBO - we would rent again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Scenic

The lake and island view from the large deck is fantastic. The lodge is well equipped and our family group (all over 55) appreciated the views and accommodations.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2024
Thank you David hope to see you back I. A few summers. I will have your list done in two summers 😊.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Family Get Away!

We loved this property, it was exactly what we wanted and even better than we expected! There were so many amenities and the lake was a beautiful place to vacation. We knew how to get in touch if we had any trouble, but there was absolutely nothing to worry about while we stayed! Lake vacation perfection.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2022
Thank you for staying with us .
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Birch Lake 3 bedroom plus guest house.

We loved the guest house for our extended family....good for privacy. There are many amenities including kayaks, games, splash mat, canoes. It has a bit of a climb from house to lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you Sharon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake Time

Very comfortable place for teens through seniors. Lots of kayaks and swimming toys and lots of little sunnies to catch off the dock. The big dining room table was great for playing games.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2024
Thank you so much Sara , we hope you and your family will return next summer. Julie Young
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Up North Getaway

This place was perfect for our two families. The spaces were clean, the setting is beautiful, and everything was in great working order. We stayed during some super hot days, and the AC kept the indoors very comfortable (both buildings). Lots of great things about this property, but the location was superb. Birch Lake was a beautiful lake to fish and boat on, and even though the property feels very private, you are only 5 miles from town. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family gathering

The property was amazing. Lots of beds for everyone. The kitchen was stocked with plenty of dishes, silverware, pots, and pans. There were kayaks and a canoe that our Gen Zs loved. Nighttime campfires were the best. Julie is an amazing host and the most communicative in my experience with rentals. No one wanted to leave as it was such a great time. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
Kristine, Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us. We hope you will come back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Up North Property

Our family rents a cabin every week for the 4th of July. This property did not disappoint. There is plenty of space with 5 bedrooms between the main house and bunk house. There are plenty of games in the garage and house for rainy days. The beach area and lake are gorgeous. Birch lake is truly a gem. Owners are excellent in communication; the entire rental was seamless and easy. Will definitely be coming back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2024
Thank you Joe and family. Safe travels thank you for taking great care of our property . Hope to see you back next year .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual Family Vacay

We stayed the 2nd week of July, the weather was perfect! Our ages ranged from 2 1/2 to 65, three small grandchildren & 7 adults and 2 pets. Everyone appreciated the amenities this property afforded us. We all had a great time and did not want to leave. We were able to dock 3 boats, swam, fished, snorkeled, water skied, kayaked and played on the bank of the lake and in the yard. The hard sandy bottom and clean water lake is a must for our group! We enjoyed time on the large lakeside deck and ate most of our meals there taking in the beautiful view of Birch Lake. Thank you Julie for your attention to detail, thoughtfulness and our pleasant communications. We highly recommend this property, found it to be very accommodating and as advertised!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2025
Thank you so much for staying at our peaceful getaway. We hope your family returns soon .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property, host was even better.

We found the two houses to be quite nice. An unusually good selection of cooking equipment. Towels and linens were clean and not frayed. Found supplies and things that we never see in a rental. Lake view was very nice. The property had a nice dock, several kayaks and a canoe, all of which were used heavily by the family. There was also a game room and fire pit, which we used less frequently. Several issues came up, but the host dealt with them immediately. This is the first VRBO rental, where the host seemed genuinely concerned that we have a good time. Could not ask for more from her. Would definitely recommend this property!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov 2022
Thank you so much for staying at island view please return soon .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our Great Vacation

We all loved staying at this property. You can look down at the lakefront from the comfy rockers inside or from the beautiful, huge, new deck (that extends along the whole front of the home) or from the grassy slope halfway to the lake or on the study dock. The home is located on a bay in Birch Lake which opens into big Birch Lake and then into little Birch Lake, plenty of room for fishing, boating, skiing, etc. The home is spacious with a large dining table with 8 chairs, a large sectional (very comfy), a futon, above mentioned rockers, three bedrooms and two full baths. The kitchen is stocked with plenty of dishes, silverware and good pots & pans. You will find everything you might need for cooking here. We also rented the guest house for additional family members and it was perfect: two more bedrooms and another bathroom. The garage holds ping-pong, pool table, foozball, basketball and more. We enjoyed it all while it rained outside. We all want to come back to this lake house. It is perfect for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2022
Thank you for choosing to stay at island view . We look forward to you returning next summer. Thank you for taking great care of our property we are delighted that your family had a wonderful time. . Thank you Julie Young
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful family cabin getaway

We stayed here with our immediate family (2 adults, 3 kids) and my MIL and FIL. The bunk house was a nice option to give us more space and room to spread out. The A/C and dishwasher work well and the beds were comfortable -- all of which often seem to be lacking in many VRBOs. The A/C kept up with temps near 100. Kitchen is well-stocked with cooking utensils, pots and pans, etc. The lake is great for swimming and water sports, decent fishing and the bottom near the shoreline is sandy. The cabin is located on a smaller bay with less boat traffic than the main lake, which also meant that even on windy days we could swim easily right off the dock. Owner has 5 kayaks available for use that we utilized nearly every day. Paddling out to enjoy the sunset after dinner was a big hit with my kids. Owner has plenty of life jackets of all sizes available if you need them. Owner was extremely responsive when a few issues came up and addressed them immediately. 100% would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2022
Thank you Kelly and family for taking great care of our property. Please come back soon . Thank you Julie Young
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay Here!

The property matched the description and everything was CLEAN! The kitchen had pots/pans/utensils/small appliances that anyone would need to make and serve meals. The large knotty pine dining table & chairs seats the occupancy of this property very comfortably. The kitchen/living area are open with gorgeous view of lake and are furnished perfectly. The spacious deck was convenient and very nicely furnished. The bedrooms were exactly as described/shown in pictures. Immaculate is how I describe this property when we arrived! Everything about this property was comfortable – the floor plan, the beds and bedding, the furnishings, the supplies, the location and AMENITIES! The garage/game room was also as described! There is something for everyone in this above and beyond bonus area! All the items to have fun in the lake were also as described. The dock is in excellent condition. We loved the location of this property. Birch Lake is wonderful for fishing and recreation. Communication and arrangements were very quick easy with this owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2022
Jill and her family were wonderful guest they took great care of our property. We would welcome them back anytime. They left our cleaning staff a wonderful treat bag. Which was greatly appreciated. Thank you Julie Young
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing getaway!!!!

I don't know where to start! We just spent the most amazing week at this beautiful home!! You literally just bring clothes (I guess optional to lol!) Food and clothes are all you truly need. Full kitchen completely stocked with everything you could possibly need to prepare meals. And huge all log dining room table to gather together at mealtime! Rooms all have cozy blankets and more than enough pillows! Bath towels and beach towels along with shampoo and conditioner and bars of soap! Plenty of hot water! 3 of us stayed in the guest house and even with back to back showers the water stayed hot! Air conditioning was superb! Especially since we were there for a few of the 90 degree days! The swimming are is perfect! Sandy bottom and easy to enter the water. The dock is great for tying off boats of any size! There is a huge swimming lily pad for everyone to enjoy. I loved laying out in the sun on it. Room for at least 4 adults! In the garage there is a game room with pool table, pingpong, basketball, foosball and even a bag game! Everything was perfect! Can't wait to go back again soon! Thank you Julie for you prompt response to any questions I called to bother you about! :) You have a beautiful, quiet and private place on a great lake! Thank you for opening your precious home to our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2021
Holly and here family are wonderful guest . We hope they come back soon. Thank you for taking great care of our home you are a Ten ⭐️ star guest . Thank you Julie Young
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Peaceful family getaway!

Great layout and size for the 14 of us. Loved the peace and quiet and privacy of our own property. Wish more sand beach for little ones to play and option to have a boat available with house. Enjoyed the dock, but especially the great view from the deck and spaciousness with plenty of seating and tables. Appreciated the availability of laundry facilities. Utilized many of the garage games daily. Thoroughly enjoyed fire ring. Will definitely consider a return stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2021
Thank you so much for choosing to stay at the island view lake house . We hope you will return soon .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual Family vacation

Julieann, has a beautiful place. You will not find anyone nicer person to work with. The house is perfect for larger groups or families. We cannot not recommend this place enough.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2021
Thank you so much for choosing to stay at our lake home . We can’t wait for you to come back and get the large walleye. Thank you Julie Young
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pre-wedding family reunion

Our stay was wonderful. We had a large extended family all staying together. Ages from 2-70 years old and it was perfect for everyone. The pictures provided do not do this place justice. It was much nicer than expected. Lots to do. And everything provided there to have an amazing time! Julie is super easy to get ahold of if you need anything. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2021
Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us . We hope you return soon. Thank you Julie Young
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lakeside stay for large family and pets

Stayed with 4 adult couples, 1 infant, and 2 dogs with plenty of room for all. Full kitchen meant we could stay without going into town. Lake shore was very swimmable, less weedy than most cabin lakes. Used the canoes and kayaks a lot. Life jackets for all sizes. Nice big porch facing the lake where we ate all our meals and hung out. Watched eagles, osprey and loons. Lovely weekend. Host was responsive and flexible. Greatly appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2020
Thank you so much for staying with us . Please come back soon .
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Unique Property!

We had a great stay at this property! It was peaceful and private and the view of the island was so beautiful! We had everything we could have possibly needed in the house and lots of extras like water toys and games both inside and in the garage! The property manager was wonderful and super attentive; she responded within minutes each time we had a question. The only thing we were disappointed in was the swimming. The lake is beautiful and clear but weedier than we were expecting. There are a few weed-free areas close to the dock but the bottom was sort of mucky. We just ended up using more floats and doing less swimming than we’d hoped. The climb down to the lake is steep but there is a sturdy handrail...totally fine for most but may be trickier for youngsters or older people. Overall we had a great experience and lots of fun...don’t hesitate to rent!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Five stars across the board

My family and I stayed here as a cabin getaway and had an incredible time, the property is well maintained and has excellent views and amenities, including canoes and kayaks which the kids loved. The dock made for some great outdoor memories, we are overall tremendously satisfied with our stay here and would very much like to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you, you were a wonderful guests! We do hope you can come back soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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