Cozy Up North cabin on beautiful Lake Waukenabo

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A lakeside view with a picnic table in the foreground.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a gas stove, a sink, a coffee maker, and a microwave.
A lakeside cabin with a dock and boats, surrounded by autumn foliage.
A small, single-story cabin with a red roof, a front door, and a small porch with steps leading up to it.
A wooden hallway with a patterned rug leading to a bedroom.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free internet
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Palisade, MN
  • Place, Minnesota National Golf Course
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Sandy Lake
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Hanging Kettle Lake
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Palisade

Palisade is home to this cabin. Mississippi River and Aitkin County Parks reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Northern Pacific Depot and Aitkin County Fairgrounds.
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Palisade, MN

What's nearby

  • Minnesota National Golf Course - 20 min drive - 30.7 km
  • Northern Pacific Depot - 22 min drive - 36.9 km
  • Big Sandy Lake - 22 min drive - 36.8 km
  • Savanna Portage State Park - 26 min drive - 44.3 km
  • Hanging Kettle Lake - 26 min drive - 44.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Rustic Trail - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Gabby’s - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Palisade Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Municipal in palisade - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kelly's Kitchen - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Up North cabin on beautiful Lake Waukenabo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy Up North cabin on beautiful Lake Waukenabo?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Up North cabin on beautiful Lake Waukenabo?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Up North cabin on beautiful Lake Waukenabo?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Up North cabin on beautiful Lake Waukenabo located?

Situated in Palisade, this cabin is 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Mississippi River and within 20 miles (32 km) of Minnesota National Golf Course and Riverwood Healthcare Center Hospital. Aitkin City Hall and Depot Museum are also within 20 miles (32 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. 66 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Outstanding service. Beautiful location. We look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Brent’s vacation

great property, great host, great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love these cabins! Stayed in them 3 times and always a lovely get away! Fishing was awesome too!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun fishing and kayaking

Very nice accommodations and very friendly and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Always great

Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4th time staying here

Wonderful cabin. Great view and well stocked. Arlene is a fantastic host!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cabin was in a beautiful location. We found many things to do there, hiking, fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming and making s'mores. It was a great family get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Clean Family Cabin

Very clean, updated, nice cabin. Kids had a blast
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cabin on the lake

The cabin was clean and cozy. The lake is right out the front door so the view is amazing. The owner is attentive and very nice
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great rental.

Great Lake view. Fantastic service and lovely Cabin. Everything you need for a quiet getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Time Away

Our family had such a nice few days at the Knotty Pine Cabin. Arlene was a great host. So glad that we could enjoy the lake and the area. We will definitely keep DJResort in mind for future get aways!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing and Perfect

We really enjoyed our stay, the cabin was very clean and was set up with everthing we needed. Fishing was great the weather was perfect. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super Time

Very nice place to stay. If the chance comes again would stay here again. No complaints.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Great time had a blast
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family getaway

Host was so accommodating and wonderful! This place has it all for a family! We were able to go boating (let us use a trolling motor), kayaking, paddle boating, all included! Our kids, ages 13 and 11 had a blast and already asking to go back! Very quiet and relaxing too!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cabin with a great view

This was one of the nicest cabins we have stayed in. The hosts were very helpful if needed. Fishing was also good for some and relaxation for us others!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect lake cabin

This was the perfect place for rest and relaxation! David and Arlene are a delight to deal with and so welcoming. The cabin is perfect, the lake is beautiful and the ability to use the kayaks the Lund boat etc was so nice! I definitely recommend this place for a great getaway in nature!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing trip

Great deal. The availability of the boats was a wonderful amenity. The area is quiet and firewood was provided
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Thanks for the positive feedback. Hope to see you again someday.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very nice cabin

It is a great cabin near our family that lives up there. It is a very comfortable cabin. The only thing that would have been nicer is the hot water lasting for more than one shower at a time. The shower is rather small. It is a great place to come and stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A very nice Minnesota lake experience

Stayed for 4 nights and had a very good time with family. All comments and previous reviews are accurate- clean, comfortable cabin, grill, fire pit(with wood), kayaks, fishing boat, fish cleaning house.. Recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice lake good fishing kayaking.

Nice cabin, nicely furnished. Satlite TV and good internet connections. Lake is a good size not too big but not small. We enjoyed kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing in boat provided, camp fire (wood provided). Nice to get away for a few days. Host is great very nice and accommodating!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful getaway

Great little cabin with plenty of room for our family of 5. All the comforts you could ask for. Lots of sunnies fishing off the dock. My sons all used the kayaks available, and we took out the fishing boat twice. Beautiful views of the lake all day long from the dock, the deck, and inside the cabin. Short drive to any of the nearby towns to explore. Owners only a cabin away and extremely kind and helpful. We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Cute little cabin and great views! Just not enough hot water to take a shower and there were 6 of us staying there so that wasn't great. Mattresses were hard and very uncomfortable. Other than that, the cabin was a cozy place in the middle of nowhere!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

"Old Guys" Annual Fall Fishing

Absolutely GREAT! A bit windy but the fish didn't mind! Our cabin was very comfy and supplied with all the necessary utensils, bedding, comforters, nice counch, padded dining chairs, etc, etc. etc. Arlene, our host just let us do our thing. Priced right for seniors likie us. Easy in and out access for the boat and truck. Fish cleaning shack came in very handy. Love this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Windy Days

We had a great time as usual! The wind didn't stop us but it sure made it tough navigating the Mississippi and nearby lakes. The fishing was great with lots of sunfish, walleyes and SMALLMOUTH BASS! The cabin couldn't have been better. Late night card playing and tipping a few nightcaps in comfort was just what these two "Old Guys" needed. Thanks and see ya next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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