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{Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
AU$187
avg per night

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Shevlin, MN
  • Place, Itasca State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mississippi Headwaters
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Itasca State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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The current price is AU$187
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{Big Timbers} Cabin next to North Entrance to Itasca State park

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
10.0 out of 10, 36 reviews
The price is AU$211
avg per night
10 Nov - 10 Dec
{Big Timbers} Cabin next to North Entrance to Itasca State park

About the area

Lake Itasca

Located in Lake Itasca, this hotel is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Evergreen Gifts & Fun Park is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Itasca State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Itasca State Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Lake Itasca - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Mississippi Headwaters - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Itasca State Park - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Heart Lake - 14 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lobo's Bar and Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Douglas Lodge Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mary Gibbs Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪itasca junction cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Itasca Camp Karaoke - ‬2 min walk

About this property

{Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park

Located less than a 1/4 mile from the North Entrance of Itasca State Park. This is Unit 2 of Big Timbers (there are 4 attached units in total) and a seperate cabin. Stay here to enjoy all the amenities that Itasca State Park has to offer! Not only will you be able to enjoy Itasca State Park, Big Timbers is located approximately 30 miles from Bagley, Bemidji, and Park Rapids. This is the perfect location for your next stay!


Please see our other listings:
NEW LISTING! 1902 Cabin: https://www.vrbo.com/3782110
Unit 1: https://www.vrbo.com/2823826?unitId=3395838&childrenCount=0&noDates=true&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=earned:vrbo:sharecopylink:USA&utm_content=2823826&oc=aGYNBdxZu9OlcisOFYRoB
Unit 3: https://www.vrbo.com/2832675?unitId=3404688&childrenCount=0&noDates=true&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=earned:vrbo:sharecopylink:USA&utm_content=2832675&oc=s7gzNzcpkUIEsBa3oqofJ
Unit 4: https://www.vrbo.com/2832733?unitId=3404746&childrenCount=0&noDates=true&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=earned:vrbo:sharecopylink:USA&utm_content=2832733&oc=EjjuqpX1JqHw2hyet4sZ5

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park located?

Situated on the waterfront, this hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Mississippi River, Itasca State Park and Mississippi Headwaters. Lake Itasca and Itasca State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

{Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terri B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cute little cottage. Close to the lake, which was great for visiting our family that was camping. Would definitely stay here again. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Great Location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri R.

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

Big Timbers

Big Timbers is a wonderful place to stay. It is right at the north entrance to Itasca State Park. It is clean and comfortable and there is plenty of space. I love the cabin feel to the room. It has such a cute gift shop with pizza and ice cream available. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDREA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for visiting the park. Rooms were clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Great place to stay! Comfy and cozy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

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

Great Location

We were lucky to find Big Timbers for our Itasca State Park weekend. The location is ideal being right across the street from the North entrance. The rooms perfect size for a small family or couple. Everything was new and clean and we had everything we needed for a great stay. We loved the ice cream and pizza from the store on site.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shuyen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and close to Itasca State Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

Big Timbers Lodging

Great place to stay when exploring Itasca State Park. Very close to north entrance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ann N.

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

Very clean and homey.

Great ambiance and very nice owner. A bit far from restaurants, though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helene W.

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

Visit at Lake Itaska State Park

Lodging was nice, well appointed and charming decor. Location was ideal, practically at the State Park. The visit was a very nice experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason H., Milbank, SD

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

Itasca State Park

Nice and clean cabin. Super convenient to the North Entrance of the state park. Centrally located to Park Rapids and Bemidji. Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very clean,the bed was very comfortable,everything was very nice. It was easy to get to with easy parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judith W.

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

Trip to Itasca State Park

The place was very new, clean, comfortable, quiet & relaxing. Great location, too. Basically right next to the north entrance of Itasca State Park where we spent our time. After a long day of exploring & hiking, we looked forward to relaxing back at our room, sleeping in comfortable beds with A/C & running water. To us it was the best way to go “camping”. There is an ice cream/gift shop next door to our unit where we treated ourselves to ice cream cones. And across the street is a general store/gas station if you need to purchase convenience items. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess K.

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

Loved our stay!

Just what we needed. Close to Itasca state park. Clean, great location, and great space!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big Timbers was very comfortable and clean. So close to the entrance of Itaska State Park, which is where we spent our days! Such a beautiful area! Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

harlan A.

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

Bike trip to Itasca

Great spot…. Clean and close to the park… quiet and comfy….great hosts!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marion M.

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

Across the Road From Itaska State Park

Clean, close, convenient to the park. The back window looks out at a forest of pine, where we saw a large flock of wild turkeys one morning. If your plan is to visit the place where the Mississippi River begins, this is the place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camille J.

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

Great location close to Itasca

We loved the proximity to the park and had a really great stay. The host was friendly and helpful. My kids loved the ice cream shop next door. The room was clean and comfortable. I'd highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith L., Claremont

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

Great place to stay.

The place is like brand new. Great place to go after a day out on the trails. And a added plus for the kids and adults was ice cream and pizza. High recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

Happy visitors

Great location close to Itasca Park. Clean and comfortable room. Owner has Ice Cream parlor a few steps away - which was key after an active day. Would certainly stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane A.

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

Family Stay

Loved being so close to Itasca State Park! The room was super clean with very comfortable beds. The location was great for us and we had a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean A.

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

Trip to Itasca State Park

Christine, the owner of the VRBO, was very friendly and accommodating! The place is lovely and just outside of the park. We rode out bikes into the park both days! We would highly recommend this place! Five star in our book!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

gary g.

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

Our stay at Big Timber’s

Property was very well kept and in great shape. Really enjoyed our time at Big Timber’s. Christine was very helpful and accommodating really enjoyed her gift shop and ice cream. What are the big benefits of staying? There is one of the few places in that area where you can actually stay less than one week …most of the resorts in that area.. it’s one week or more.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lynn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Maybe should not be called a lodge?

Lovely room in a set of 4 maybe more like a motel large parking lot no landscaping out front. That being said, the room itself was great. The location near the north entrance was super convenient. I just because of it's name expected something else so was a bit disappointed to start.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

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

Perfect Itasca State Park Stay

This property is located right by the North Entrance to Itasca State Park. The place is quiet, clean, new, and very comfortable to stay at. They have nice beds and the towels were soft and fluffy. Easy access with a code to enter the room so you don't need to worry about a key. Communication was great and very responsive. We totally enjoyed our stay and would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022