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Northwoods Cabin on a Private Lake: "The Refuge at North Padre"

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A cozy room with a wooden dining table, blue chairs, a guitar, a leather recliner, and a large window offering a view of trees.
A cozy room with a bed, a television, a fireplace, and a large window.
A single-story house with a small porch and a garage.
A wooden-framed doorway leading to a dining area with a table and chairs, a wooden bench, and a 'Welcome to the Lake' sign above the door.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a marble countertop, and shelves holding mugs and plates.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Yard
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Bigfork, MN
  • Place, White Swan Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Scenic State Park
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, The Gilbert Mansion
    ‪60 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Bigfork

Located in Bigfork, this cabin is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Scenic State Park and White Swan Lake. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby kayaking, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Map
Bigfork, MN

What's nearby

  • White Swan Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gunn Lake - 26 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Scenic State Park - 27 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Trout Lake - 48 min drive - 58.4 km
  • The Gilbert Mansion - 60 min drive - 72.0 km

Getting around

  • Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scenic Pines Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Northwoods Cabin on a Private Lake: "The Refuge at North Padre" pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Northwoods Cabin on a Private Lake: "The Refuge at North Padre"?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Northwoods Cabin on a Private Lake: "The Refuge at North Padre"?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Northwoods Cabin on a Private Lake: "The Refuge at North Padre"?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Northwoods Cabin on a Private Lake: "The Refuge at North Padre" located?

This family-friendly Bigfork cabin is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of White Swan Lake and Wasson Lake. Round Lake is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

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. 54 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

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
Beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely love coming here. It has everything you need for a relaxing weekend. The rustic charm is just to die for. Looking forward to coming back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Refuge was a great place to spend the week! It was clean, comfortable, and provided the essentials needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
This is an excellent get away for a couple, or a couple with young children. It’s listed as sleeping 8, but that’s with using a couch hide-a-bed and a mattress. They would all be in the one bedroom. Not my scenario, so I loved this place. The lake is not heavily developed and being on it during the weekday in October was great because there were no people. Nicely decorated and furnished with beautiful views gives this place wonderful charm and with more than average privacy between properties, gives it even more. I would highly recommend this place for a romantic get away especially in the fall with the colors peeking and crowds gone away. This is my second time going there and I’ll certainly plan on many more trips to their place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We liked everything about the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Great place to stay definitely would go back next time I work in the area
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and serene property. Very well appointed and cozy cabin. We enjoyed the view of the lake and location that was close to parks and hiking trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

Everything could not have been better.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous

Perfect week. Love this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great, relaxing location!

We had a great stay with amazing weather in May! We fished off the dock, enjoyed kayaking on the quiet lake and relaxing by the fire! Would book again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice relaxing place

Nice lake place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway!

My husband and I had a great time! It was very private and secluded and we enjoyed the canoe and kayak!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love love love!!

If your looking for a clean comfy place to relax and listen to the loons in Minnesota THIS is the place!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great views, Great vibes

This place is definitely worth it. The view is amazing, and they have so much to offer so you can properly enjoy the lake. Great place to go if you need time away from it all.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great, cozy spot!

We really enjoyed staying here for the night. Cozy - the wood stove was nice and warm! - and really clean. We’d definitely come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is very nice, very clean, very quiet and pleasant. The kitchen is well stocked with utensils and pots and pans. The bed is comfortable, and the view from the kitchen table looking out over the lake is beautiful. We hate to leave!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very quiet and secluded location. We enjoyed falling snow, time by the wood stove, the large windows overlooking the lake and an overall cozy atmosphere.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place for a relaxing getaway

Loved our time here! Very clean, beautiful property, we just had a great time. Our host was very kind and quick to respond to my messages. They made it a great experience!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Family getaway!

We had a blast at the Refuge! We loved canoeing on the lake, watching the wildlife and relaxing by the fire. The refuge had a ton of books and toys my 5 year old and 10 month old loved!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful and serene getaway

Property is very cozy and well furnished. The lake was very beautiful in late October and having a canoe to paddle was great for a lake this size. I’d definitely go back again anytime of year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer vacation 2025

Great location right on the lake! We had a great time fishing, canoeing and paddle boating all week! The cabin has everything you need and it very cute inside. My husband is already talking about coming back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect <3

This property is beautiful and the location is amazing and literally could not ask for a nicer place to stay. Everything is provided for any activity you could dream of and the location on the lake is so isolated and relaxing. We will definitely stay here again if we ever get the chance!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet peaceful

Very relaxing and well equipped
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabin hideaway

Nice
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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