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

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A building with a wooden exterior, a black door, and a number '2' on the wall.
A coffee machine, a tray with pastries, and a welcome sign on a wooden table.
Bathroom
A room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden desk with a chair, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
A room with two beds, wooden flooring, a large window, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Shevlin, MN
  • Place, Itasca State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Itasca State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Itasca
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Price is avg per night

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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

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

Property # 2832331vb
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.

How much is parking at {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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, Lake Itasca and Itasca State Park. Mississippi Headwaters is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away.

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

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. 51 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

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, location, listing accuracy
Excellent accomodations & very close to Itasca State Park north entrance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place, very clean. I foundbit very eady to get responses from host. Park was great, location was fabulous. Very clise to itasca, and our kuds camped right close. We would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place right by head of waters.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and close to Itasca State Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I were in the area because I was officiating a wedding in Bemidji, Minnesota. It was the perfect location for us to visit friends and family, spend time at Itasca State Park, and attend the wedding in Bemidji.The room was very clean. While it was modest, it still had the cozy log-cabin feel of an older log home. The owner was wonderful and provided extra towels whenever we needed them. The boys especially enjoyed the ice cream shop next door.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!!!! If you’re staying around the Itasca area this would be perfect. 1 min away from the north entrance and across the street is a gas station with anything you need from food to beer! 2 mins down the road is Lobos bar and grill, great place to eat!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very close to park entrance. Nice large room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything is wonderful. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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