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Off grid yurt in birding area, access to State Rec. trail and Whiteface river

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
A wooden deck leading to a house with a red door and a green exterior.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom0+ bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Meadowlands, MN
  • Place, Saint Louis River
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Little Grand Lake
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Place, Baby Grand Lake
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette

About this property

Off grid yurt in birding area, access to State Rec. trail and Whiteface river

Off-Grid Yurt in Sax-Zim Bog
Year-Round Northern Minnesota Retreat
¡PLEASE READ THROUGH OUR LISTING *BEFORE* BOOKING! To prevent any confusion about expectations at this off grid retreat.
Located in the heart of the Sax-Zim Bog birding area, our off-grid yurt offers a unique and functional base for outdoor recreation in every season.
Ideal for birders, hikers, paddlers, and winter sports enthusiasts.

Open-layout yurt, sleeps 4
Room divider for partial privacy
Dining table with seating for 4
Wood stove and propane heater
Outdoor cooking only: BBQ grill, range/oven, and bonfire pit
Basic kitchen supplies included
Refrigerator, linens, towels, potable and wash water provided
Heated outhouse (note: no shower available in winter)

Adjacent to year-round state recreation trail (hiking, skiing, ATV, snowmobile)
River access for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking via main property
Located 6 miles from the Sax-Zim Bog Visitor Center, 40 minutes of Duluth, Grand Rapids, and Iron Range towns; 1.5 hours from Ely and the Boundary Waters

Parking at primary property (2-minute walk to yurt)
Wagon and sled available for gear transport
Trail conditions vary by season (mud in spring/summer, ice in winter)
Guests should anticipate natural wildlife sounds and occasional trail or road noise
State trail can be active on weekends

Well-behaved children and pets are welcome.
Guests must inform hosts in advance if bringing pet.
Failure to do so will result in a fee.
Children and pets must not be left alone in the yurt.
No more than 4 guests.
No partiers please.

This stay is best suited for 4 nights or fewer.
Longer stays are welcome, but details should be worked out with host prior to booking.
We are available for all questions before and during your stay!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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
Please contact host ahead of time for approval
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
You must let host know if you bring your pet!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Please unplug refrigerator.
Please message host that you have departed.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
PLEASE DO NOT LET YOUR DOG ON THE FURNITURE. There is a dog bed provided. Please contact host with your expected time fo arrival
Please do not leave pets or children unattended in the yurt.
Please contact the host with your expected time of arrival, confirmation number of guests and if your are bringing your pet.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3741490vb
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
Note from host: Please contact host ahead of time for approval
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

About the area

Meadowlands

Located in Meadowlands, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. While the natural beauty of Saint Louis River and Wawina Peatland Scientific and Natural Area can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Echo Valley MotoCross Track. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Meadowlands, MN

What's nearby

  • Saint Louis River - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Little Grand Lake - 54 min drive - 57.8 km
  • Baby Grand Lake - 56 min drive - 59.6 km

Getting around

  • Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trailside Lounge & Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Savannah's Portage - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Meadowlands Rocket Saloon - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Embers Cotton Connection - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪France Family Retreat - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Off grid yurt in birding area, access to State Rec. trail and Whiteface river pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Off grid yurt in birding area, access to State Rec. trail and Whiteface river?

As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Off grid yurt in birding area, access to State Rec. trail and Whiteface river on 31 May 2026 start from AU$193, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Off grid yurt in birding area, access to State Rec. trail and Whiteface river?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Off grid yurt in birding area, access to State Rec. trail and Whiteface river?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Off grid yurt in birding area, access to State Rec. trail and Whiteface river?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Off grid yurt in birding area, access to State Rec. trail and Whiteface river located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Saint Louis River and within 32 miles (52 km) of Echo Valley MotoCross Track and Little Grand Lake. Baby Grand Lake and Swan River are also within 32 miles (52 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. 77 out of 78 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect birding stay for Sax-Zim birders. Yurt is right in the bog, owners keep feeders full, and the whole setup is so easy and cozy. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I found the solitude i wads looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just an amazing place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jan 2026
Aww thanks Jon! We sure love having you all here and so look forward to you returning!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay and this place is a hidden gem! Our family of 4 loves this as our home base when visiting the bog! Megan and fam are fantastic hosts and have thought of everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway. This was our second time visiting. Highly recommend! Host is easy to communicate with and all advertised amenities are available.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan 2026
Thank you, Lauren and Joe! Glad you saw the hawk owl, look forward to having you back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded all expectations. Well thought out, warm, comfortable and unique experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jan 2026
Thank you for such a nice review! We hope you get a chance to come back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic location to disappear from the busy world and just enjoy a weekend of peace and quiet. Easy access to trails while maintaining a feeling of separation from society. Fantastic hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2026
Thank you for such an awesome review, and thank you for returning again and again. You all are terrific guests! We look forward to having you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abbie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love love love coming here! Beautiful property and exceptional hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2025
We loved having you once again! Thank you for being such considerate guests! Look forward to having you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
So many wonderful things about our stay: the yurt itself (clever and comfy), our host (so helpful and friendly), and the local area (when they say birders are welcome, they mean it). We came up to spend the weekend for our 30th anniversary and added to our bird life list. Memorable, and very much worth a repeat stay. This yurt takes "glamping" to the next level, so if you've ever camped and loved it... we highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved everything about our stay in this yurt!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shari E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay! Megan is a fantastic host! Everything you are looking for in an off grid experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2025
Thank you all so much for staying with us! I hope you come back when the weather is more cooperative!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great experience. Facility was clean, organized, with detailed instructions. Communication with the host was fantastic. Would definitely go again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JoAnna L.

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

Such a wonderful stay!!!

My partner and I enjoyed our stay at the yurt immensely!! It was so beautiful and unique and had everything you could need or want.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2025
Thank you so much for coming Joanna and Gretchen! Sure, look forward to coming back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen b E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time in a yurt and despite -18 degree windchill we were toasty warm with a fire during the day and heater at night. Very clean! Huge, very comfortable bed. Able to view birds without going to Sax-Zim Bog, but we still went. Everything was well thought out with supplies and everything needed to live in the woods. We had some concern about a winter outhouse, but it was very warm with water, soap, hand sanitizer and towels inside the spacious facilities. Megan was very helpful and made our stay an incredible experience! From telling us where to find birds to letting us play with her dog, she is amazing. We WILL be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan 2026
AWWWW, Thank you for such a lovely review Steve and Paula! Grateful you braved the terrible weather to be here. We are thrilled you were able to see some of the action up here in the Bog! Looking forward to your return! Thanks again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing place to stay! The Yurt is so charming and cozy, and has everything to make your stay perfect. The host, Megan, is a dream and provides all of the extras to make you feel at home. The Yurt was spotless and the bed was so comfortable. I felt like I was at the Yurt Ritz! It was magical listening to the night sounds - owls hooting, coyotes singing, and seeing a sky full of stars. I also saw wild turkeys and deer in the morning. I can’t wait to go back to this little retreat in the enchanted forest!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2025
Oh Cynthia! What a kind and wonderful guest:) You were a dream! An absolute inspiration of a woman. I so look forward to your return, and to hear about your adventures! Thank you so much for coming.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie L.

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

Love the Yurt!

We absolutely love staying at the yurt! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2025
Thank you!! We loved having you back Annie!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon Y.

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

Just Magical!

Our family of four and a dog absolutely loved staying here! The yurt was so cozy and the host so accomodating! We have already booked another stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2025
Thank you all so much, we loved having you and look forward to your return!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abbie K.

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

Best time!

We loved staying here and plan to come back. The nature was lovely. The yurt was cozy. The hosts are top-notch humans!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2025
We loved having you! Thank you so much for staying with us! Hope you make it back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

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

Wonderful location for birding

The yurt was cozy, clean, and comfortable. The hosts were very welcoming, and the location is ideal for birding at Sax-Zim bog.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2025
Thank you Ben and Raynie! Great having you, hope you can make it back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing!!! 10 star hostess and everything you could possibly want and need. Cozy and clean and such a fun experience! We will be returning in october HIGHLY recommended!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Fun place!

Adorable room with a lovely outhouse!! Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2024
Thank you so much, please come back when you get a chance!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

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

Great Winter Getaway

We had a wonderful time at the yurt. The wood stove is so cozy & we loved the quiet mornings with the birds at the feeders. It’s also close to Sax Zim Bog for exploring winter boardwalk trails. I would recommend this stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb 2025
Thank you for your kind words! Loved having you all, look forward to you coming back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan a.

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

Relaxing in The Yurt

PeacefulComfortableBeautiful setting
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar 2025
Thank you Susan and Norm, loved having you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

Great Stay!

We had an amazing stay in the cozy yurt in a peaceful, wooded bog area. Megan is a great host and ensured our comfort with thoughtful touches. The beautifully designed yurt felt like home, and waking up to birds chirping in the serene surroundings was unforgettable. We left rejuvenated and highly recommend this hidden gem for a relaxing, nature-filled getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We really loved having you and it was tremendous meeting you! Hope you get a chance to stay with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

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

Private and cozy

Second time staying in this yurt. Very cozy and private.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Dec 2024
Thank you so much for coming, we look forward to having you back!

About the host

Hosted by Megan

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Our family; Aaron, Megan, Robin and Cedar are nature enthusiasts and love where we live. We want to share the uniqueness of our area with everyone.
We have 30+ acres of bog, woods, and river to explore.

Why they chose this property

We've lived at this property for 17 years. Rural yet accessible. We are geographically located in the center of so much coolness. Fun bars with good food close by, excellent fishing and boating on the river, riding UTVs or snowmobiling the state trail that connects you all over. Wildlife and rare birds are a daily treat here, including our resident barred owl, Bardy.

What makes this property unique

The Sax Zim bog is a unique ecological boreal area that is on the migratory path of many varieties of birds and owls.
The Whiteface river is serene, with excellent fishing, kayaking and canoeing.
Unique plants and animals make this place a sanctuary.
We hope you're experience will be rewarding.

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