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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Walker, MN
  • Northern Lights Casino
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Walker City Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Shingnobee Recreation Area
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Main Floor

1 Queen Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

Walk-out Basement Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Walk-out Basement Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Main Floor Bath

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

Master Suite Bath

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

Walk-out Basement Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

SHINGOBEE RETREAT

Come enjoy this newly remodeled 3 bedroom 3 bath home located on Shingobee Island! Walk just down the road to the Shingobee Bar and Grill for some great food and/or a little slot machine action. This fully furnished home is located right next to the paved bike/walking path, snowmobile trail and ice road access. Right across the street is the boat landing.

Sorry, no pets allowed as owner is allergic to dog and cat hair.

Property manager

Kelli
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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
No animals of any kind allowed on or in the property.
No smoking allowed inside.
Please respect island tenants and keep volume levels low after 11pm.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Walker

Located in Walker, this holiday home is 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. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging, snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Walker, MN

What's nearby

  • Leech Lake - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Northern Lights Casino - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Walker City Park - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Tianna Country Club - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Shingnobee Recreation Area - 8 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shingobee on the Bay - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Northern Lights Casino - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Portage Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Benson's Eating & Drinking Emporium - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SHINGOBEE RETREAT pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at SHINGOBEE RETREAT?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SHINGOBEE RETREAT?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is SHINGOBEE RETREAT located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Leech Lake and within 3 miles (5 km) of Northern Lights Casino and Tianna Country Club. Walker City Park and Shingnobee Recreation Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carrol H.

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

80th Birthday party/family reunion

We loved the house and the beautiful view of the lake,
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

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

Great Spot for Fishermen

Close to town and close to the launch, with easy access to wide range of great fishing spots.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Family Vacation

We had a great time. Enjoyed the view of Leech Lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey C.

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

Great Place

Clean, quiet, and easy access to the highway. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

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

Good location and clean property

Good location and clean property. Worked great for family getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon D., Shakopee, MN, USA

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

Great Location

Had everything we wanted.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal E.

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

Very nice place

Stayed here and road utv trails in the area. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dolly P.

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

great place for family stay

Great communication, very nice house, very roomy and comfortable. (missed having a dishwasher though for accommodations for 12 people 😉)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

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

Friends Weekend

We had a great stay on the lake. The home was clean and stocked with what we needed for preparing meals. Communication with our host was wonderful, we had all our questions answered promptly. The fishing was fantastic right in the bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

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

Great trip on Leech Lake

We had an amazing trip to the Shingobee retreat lake property. The property was spotless, host/hostess were amazing to work with and very quick to respond. Dock on the lake was easy to tie our boat to with very little wind on this side of the lake plus the boat launch is across the street from the property. Convenient store within walking distance and the kayaks were a perfect addition to. Perfect trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan N.

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

Summer Vacation

Cabin was very clean when we arrived and had everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison J.

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

Great stay!

We had a great long weekend at Kelli’s property. The space was great and it was so nice to have 3 full bathrooms for all of us. Kelli was responded very quickly with any questions that we had that I really appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Annual Fishing Trip

Awesome house, great location, great communication with Kelli and Jason. Good time had by all. Next time to Leech lake I would definitely come back to this place.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick M., North Mankato, Minnesota

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

Close to everything

We spend a few days fishing every fall and the Shingobee Retreat was the perfect spot. Boat launch across the highway, 5 minutes from downtown, and a great location on the lake. Super clean and organized. Seamless check-in/out, welcoming hosts. Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

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

Beautiful home with amazing lake views!

Fantastic and spacious home that accommodates multiple families! Very clean and well maintained. Kelli us an amazing host! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

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

Excellent for fishing vacation!

This house was perfect for our annual family fishing trip. Easy access to Leech Lake and dock is protected when the winds are strong. We easily got two 19 foot boats along the dock. Wonderful, responsive, and friendly property owners. House was extremely clean and we will certainly book again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place, location & owners

Clean, comfortable beds, with a prime waterfront location on the main road close to downtown Walker. Owners are very friendly and take good care of the property. Dock fits two fishing boats nicely. (Can rent them right out of DT Walker and keep over night). Worked out great for our fishing trip. Bonus, the pub next door (walking distance) serves good food.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

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

Just a simple process, great house and location

A fun weekend ice fishing with friends. The location was perfect for hitting the local lakes, bars, and restaurants. The house was very clean and the process simple. Thanks, Brian
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frannie R.

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

Very Nice & Clean Winter Escape

We (6 adults) came to the area for a pool tournament at No Lights Casino. When we walked in we were impressed by the cleanliness and tasteful furnishings of the house. It was the perfect location, layout and aesthetic for our diverse group. Host is very communicative and has made the place a welcoming and comfortable. 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Grammy Vacation

This house was everything we needed. Beautiful, Spacious rooms. Water front property with a boat dock. 2 kayaks and a paddle boat. Short drive to Walker stores and shopping. The only thing besides food and drinks we needed to bring were our beach towels.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon B.

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

Leech Lake Family Vaca

The house is really nice and roomy and It’s very up to date. The basement gets a little warm in hot days but the nights cool off nice. It’s within a block of a marina and restaurant and it’s like 5 minutes from Walker. It’s close to the highway so there’s some road noise. The house sits right on the shore line so there’s not a ton of yard but enough for bean bags or a small tent. The owner is close and very helpful. We popped an electric breaker and she was there within minutes to reset it. There’s a long dock and you can park a boat. Overall, we had a great time and are happy :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin and Roxanne L.

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

Walkers Hidden Gem

My wife and I have been hosting our kids their spouses and grandchildren for an "up north" cabin vacation for the past dozen or so years at a small family run resort. We were a little nervous going the Vrbo route but the Shingobee Retreat couldn't have been a more perfect place for us. Some highlights: - Location: Perfect location just minutes to Walker by car or boat. Minutes from the golf course, walking distance to the marina/resturant, in a calm bay and great access to all the Leech Lake water -Shingobee Retreat: The house is gorgeous inside. Big comfy sitting area by the bay window became our cuddle spot with the grandkids. The bedrooms were very spacious with very comfortable beds. Having a main living space with the downstairs area gave us not only practical space but some downtime private space for folks as well. We learned that 9 or 10 of us in one level 3 bedroom cabin can lead to a few frayed nerves at times. Shingobee really did provide us with a "retreat". The deck has a spectacular lake view and the ground floor patio has a very cool vibe sitting so close to the lake and reeds-perfect fire pit location. Oh...and let's not forget about the private dock! Frankly...these guys thought of everything. Host: Kelli is really on top of things. Great response fantastic information in the booklet..kudos! She and her husband are really nice people. Almost like talking to the next door neighbors. The whole crew can't wait to re-book for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Great Stay

The property was in a great location between one end of town to the other. Plenty of room for both families to have our separate spaces and the house was gorgeous inside. It was a great view of the lake with a hot cup of coffee in the morning. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan G.

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

fishing trip

Had a great stay very comfortable and excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Barb E.

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

Great location!

Great little place close to Walker. Only suggestion would be the main floor living room couch could use replacing. It is small and uncomfortable for more than a 2-3 people max and the only "comfort" seating on the main floor. Other than that, it was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

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