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Blue Water Bay - On MN's most beautiful lake! Great Fishing, recreation, wifi

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Spread out and relax in the cozy living area
Living area
Living room
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds and 4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Blue Water Bay - On MN's most beautiful lake! Great Fishing, recreation, wifi

This cozy cabin on Deer Lake features two bedrooms with queen beds, two bathrooms, and a loft with two queens, each with a twin trundle, and a twin with trundle, grill, two fire pits, kayaks, and a dock with boat parking. High speed wifi is included.

Enjoy one of Minnesota's most beautiful and unique lakes. Rated a top ten cleanest lake in North America, Deer Lake's surreal Caribbean-like blue waters boasts amazing fishing for walleye, smallmouth bass and trophy muskie. Take advantage of the many recreational opportunities in the area. Kayak the lake, explore Bear Island's trails and beach, hike, snowmobile or bike the many area trails, hit the links and golf one of the beautiful area courses, visit one of the majestic area parks, or just head into one of the surrounding towns and enjoy the shopping, brewery scene, and festivals. Deer Lake and the Grand Rapids area has something for everyone!

Don't just take our word for it. Read for yourself:

https://familydestinationsguide.com/clearest-bluest-lake-minnesota/?

New for 2022! We are extending the dock and adding bench seating when the water opens. Post July bookings will enjoy a new water front paver fire pit area and landscape improvements.

2022 Harris Tritoon with 150HP motor, tube, and water mat available for rent starting July 2nd, 2022. Contact owner for details.

What is provided:
Small supply of K-Cups, four laundry pods, two rolls of toilet paper in each bathroom, one roll of paper towels, liquid dish soap, dish washer pods. Five plastic Adirondack chairs, four mid sized youth life jackets (55-88 pounds), three small youth life jackets (33-55 pounds), and cornhole (bean bags).

**Please note that during the summer season we only accept bookings from Saturday through Saturday. If you book outside of those days we will offer to change the dates, if you do not respond you booking will be cancelled.**

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Bath towels are not to be taken outside of the cabin.

We love our trees, please do not use them for firewood, or peel birch bark off trees to start your fire.

If you move something, please put it back where you found it. This includes dishes, blankets, pillows, etc.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2413753vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Deer River

Located in Deer River, this cabin is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Bass Brook Wildlife Management Area, while The Gilbert Mansion and Forest History Center are cultural highlights.
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Deer River, MN

What's nearby

  • Shoal Lake - 16 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Gunn Park - 19 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Prairie Lake Deer Yard Wildlife Management Area - 29 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Judy Garland Museum - 33 min drive - 32.8 km
  • Pokegama Lake - 33 min drive - 27.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cedar Creek Grille - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wilderness Pub - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Water Bay - On MN's most beautiful lake! Great Fishing, recreation, wifi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Blue Water Bay - On MN's most beautiful lake! Great Fishing, recreation, wifi?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Blue Water Bay - On MN's most beautiful lake! Great Fishing, recreation, wifi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Water Bay - On MN's most beautiful lake! Great Fishing, recreation, wifi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blue Water Bay - On MN's most beautiful lake! Great Fishing, recreation, wifi located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 12 miles (20 km) of Shoal Lake, Gunn Park and Bass Brook Wildlife Management Area. Mississippi River and Pokegama Dam Recreation Area are also within 12 miles (20 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. 17 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark s.

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

Awsome stay

Comfortable stay, with plenty of room for a family of 6.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark s.

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

Great vacation stay

Very nice get away, everything was better than the pictures. The lake was beautiful and the fishing was good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Roger Z.

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

Great place to stay on deer lake

Nice dock ,needs power to dock , Hill a little steep for older people ,lodge is very nice with all the amenities you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2022
Hi Roger, glad you enjoyed your stay! For future reference, we are installing steps at the top of the hill at the steepest area. This project will also add a retaining wall at the base of the hill with a paved fire pit as well as shoreline restoration. That should be completed mid-July of 2022. After that project is complete we will be running power down to the dock. Glad to hear the fishing was good!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lola U.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family fun

Loved this property, private, secluded!!! Excellent fishing, swimmimg, kayaking, paddleboarding. Well stocked cabin. Perfect for family. Just so others are aware...steep incline to lake. This place was amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
Thank you so much, and we are so happy you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Great vacation spot on Deer Lake

House was clean and well appointed and has a bunch of games and tv. Has multiple spots for fire pits. Great layout for 2 families with kids. Lake is super clear and big and great for swimming, pulling a tube, or water skiing. Rented very nice boat from owner. We had a great time and would return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly S.

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

Beautiful lake view getaway

We stayed for a week in this beautiful house on lake set in the woods. Absolutely a great place to relax, fish and enjoy the scenery. The house was very clean and comfortable with plenty of room to move around with my kids and grandkids.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike T.

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

Nice spot

nice new cabin with everything you need for a great vacation. Property manager was increadibly fast with responses.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy M.

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

Summer Vacation

This is a beautiful property! We enjoyed the lake and the awesome fire pit for nightly s’mores. The “cabin” was clean, the decor was really great and plenty of room for the 9 of us. I would highly recommend staying here and we plan on returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINA R.

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

Deer lake

Cabin was clean and spacious Plenty of towels and bedding Lots of games, streaming for kids, 2 fire pits Kayaks Lake was gorgeous and super clear We rented the boat from owner and it was awesome- great to pull tubers Or just tour lake and jump to swim from Sunsets were beautiful Will definitely be back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

Wonderful Vacation

This is a beautiful property and clean! We had a wonderful time even though the fishing on Deer Lake is tough! The lake offers a lot from beaches, unbelievably clean water, islands, and a hiking trail on Bear Island. Shout out to Tim, the property manager! He was fantastic at communication, taking care of any issues/concerns and very personable! Great trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis K.

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

Amazing week!!

We booked this property for our 20th Guys Trip Anniversary, and the property did not disappoint in one fashion. The cabin is immaculate and handled all 6 of us with ease. The cabin/furnishings are some of the best, if not the best, we have stayed at in the past 6 years of booking through VRBO in the area. The fishing on the lake, which is what we do for 8 hours a day, was non-stop action. Overall, I would highly recommend booking a stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2023
Thank you Travis, we are so glad you had a great time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz H.

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

Clear, clean, beautiful lake

The home is like “home on the lake”. The pontoon is great as was the fishing! We had a couple of rain days and wind, but the other days on the lake were fantastic. Something for every age - the 10, 13 & 16 yr olds fished, tubed and their parents even had time to read! As the grandparents we loved every minute sharing time & memories with them and kayaked as often as we could
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam A.

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

INCREDIBLE!!!

What a special place!! My family stayed and had an incredible week of fishing, water sports, camp fires…etc. It’s obvious the owner has invested a lot mentally and financially into creating a vacation get away perfect for everyone. Board games, kitchen supplies, entertainment and recreational. Plus their pontoon boat for rent is extremely nice and worth it if you’re needing a rental. We already signed up for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2022
Thank you so much for kind review! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay!! It really is a special place, and we are so happy to share it with families like yours!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nichole S.

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

Perfect Up North Cabin on a Beautiful Lake!

Our cabin stay hosted by Jason was simply amazing. Thorough communication prior to booking, leading up to our stay, and checking in upon check in. The cabin was very clean and everything was in excellent condition. The kitchen was well stocked, beds were extremely comfortable, location was quiet, overall a fantastic stay. Improvement ideas are step access down to the water— scheduled for July 2022 (we can’t wait to see pictures) and electricity down to the dock versus multiple extension chords. The lawn was mowed while we were there but the clippings were blown onto the outdoor patio and seating area including on the tables and chairs. We swept and wiped everything off but if the company responsible could use a blower that would be great! We are looking forward to another stay at Deer Lake in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

jj F.

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

Mosquito Madness

The cabin was decorated lovely and had plenty of towels, blankets, and extra pillows. Everything was well organized. Unfortunately, the mosquitoes made the time pretty miserable. We couldn't spend 10 seconds outside. The owners are not at fault for the insects, but a screen porch would have improved our experience immensely. Choose this cabin if every one will be on the same schedule The open loft makes it challenging for early risers and night owls not to disrupt each other. We would also put felt on the dining room chairs because the floor scrape is loud. Lastly, a rental with a welcome basket, maybe with coffee/tea provided, is more inviting.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2022
Thank you for your review. I'm glad you found our cabin well appointed and comfortable. Based on your feedback we have ordered mosquito spraying for the property to hopefully alleviate the issue going forward. Thank you for letting us know! As most people in Northern Minnesota will tell you, we wish we could eliminate mosquitoes, but they are our state bird, so they aren't going anywhere. This spring was very wet, so the bugs have been worse than normal. We continue to improve our property, and will take your screening into future consideration after our landscaping improvements are completed.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

Beautiful Lake Setting

Quiet setting. Nice house. Pontoon boat was very nice. We enjoyed being on the lake, fishing and the fire pit. We came in October and had 75 degrees on Tuesday and snow on Friday it was awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2023
Thank you for your kind words Robert, we are so glad you had a great time! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Lovely stay, beautiful cabin

Perfect cabin, very roomy. Superb addition to landscaping by the lake shore! So beautiful to sit by the fire and look at all of the Milky Way! Would absolutely come again and again. Jason was very accessible and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

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

Excellent Cabin and great lake

We are long time renters on Deer lake but first time at this property. The house was great and newly renovated. The kitchen was well stocked, there were plenty of towels and linens, good internet and plenty of streaming services on TV. We had several days in the 90s and the AC worked great and the house was comfortable. On Monday we had either a tornado or tornado force winds but the house is sturdy and we were safe. Our boat didn't fare so well after both docking broke but the dock stood strong. The dock is long and has plenty of room for a boat. There is a dock ladder so getting in and out to swim is great. As someone mentioned there isn't electric at the dock but there is plenty of extension cords to run it from the house. Someone mentioned mosquitoes in a review but they weren't bad. We rarely saw them during the day but like most places in MN they emerge at dark. Overall it was a great place and one of the better VRBO experience we've had. Hope to come back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard V.

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

Place was nice.

It was great. Lots of space and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan 2022
Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

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

Very nice cabin

Easy going
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan 2022
Thank you Chris, glad you enjoyed your stay!

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