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Cedar Studio w Mini-Kitchen + Futon @ Whitetail Estates

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A modern two-story house surrounded by a forest with autumn foliage.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted TV.
A compact kitchen with a wooden wall, a globe decoration, a microwave, a toaster, a sink, and a dishwasher.
A cozy room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a microwave, and a small kitchenette.
A bathroom with a shower, a towel rack, and a blue rug.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchenette
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Babbitt, MN
  • Place, Birch Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Superior National Forest
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, White Iron Lake
    ‪20 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

Cedar Studio w Mini-Kitchen + Futon @ Whitetail Estates

Welcome to your cozy Northwoods retreat. With cedar-lined rooms throughout, this studio offers comfort and rustic charm. Whether you’re launching into the Superior National Forest, heading into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, exploring ATV & snowmobile trails, or relaxing after a day of walleye fishing, this is the perfect home base. Situated on 80 private acres with abundant parking, each unit has its own entrance. Stay in one of three cozy units in the walkout basement of our vacation home, or rent all three for larger family gatherings.

Guest access
This is one of three studios at Whitetail Estates. The owners built the walkout basement specifically for hosting guests. The owners of the home live full-time in Seattle and spend about 1/3 of their time at this Minnesota home. Every studio has private entrance and does not share any space with other guests or the homeowner. The homeowners love to host if you do catch them on their travels. But please always respect quiet hours if other guests are staying at the property.

Other things to note
This is one of three private studios in the walkout basement of the same home. You will not have to share any common spaces with other guests, but other guests may be staying in a unit sharing a wall with your unit. The entire home also has air-conditioning, and being half underground (walk-out basement) stays cool all summer. While each unit has its own thermostat to control radiant floor heat, individual units cannot control the air-conditioning thermostat. To ensure you don't have an unpleasant stay, we therefore don't list the property as having AC (even though it does). You can stay in one of three cozy units in the walkout basement of our vacation home, or rent all three for larger family gatherings. Interior doors between units are typically locked but can be opened for larger families renting multiple units.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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: dogs less than 11 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please throw all dirty towels, including hand towels from the kitchen and bathroom, on the floor, if you used them. Please make sure its clear to the cleaning staff what towels you used.
Turn off the fan.
Turn thermostat down to 62 degrees.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 5342165vb
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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Babbitt

Babbitt is home to this cabin. Dorothy Molter Museum and Soudan Underground Mine State Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bear Head Lake State Park and Birch Lake.
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Babbitt, MN

What's nearby

  • Birch Lake - 5 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Superior National Forest - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • White Iron Lake - 20 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Dorothy Molter Museum - 22 min drive - 32.2 km
  • International Wolf Center - 23 min drive - 32.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Fish Tales Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kell's Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Valeigh's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hot Stuff Pizzeria - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Hideaway Bar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cedar Studio w Mini-Kitchen + Futon @ Whitetail Estates pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 11 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Cedar Studio w Mini-Kitchen + Futon @ Whitetail Estates?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cedar Studio w Mini-Kitchen + Futon @ Whitetail Estates?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cedar Studio w Mini-Kitchen + Futon @ Whitetail Estates?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cedar Studio w Mini-Kitchen + Futon @ Whitetail Estates located?

Situated in Babbitt, this cabin is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Birch Lake and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Bear Head Lake State Park. White Iron Lake and Dorothy Molter Museum are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice area and property. Got to meet the Host. Very helpful and friendly. Definitely stay again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I was in the area on a wildfire work assignment. I needed a quiet place to stay because I was working nights and needed to rest during the day.. The unit looked fairly new and was very clean. All the amenities met my needs throughout my stay. The property was beautiful and quiet. The host was very accommodating to my situation and very responsive to messaging. I would highly recommend staying here if you’re in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a nice place, brand new! Everything went great and we definitely will stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026

About the host

Hosted by Derek

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Derek is originally from Babbitt, where his parents and much of his family still reside, Derek's family splits their time between Seattle and Minnesota. Carlyn grew up in Manila and attended business school at Kellogg in Chicago. Derek spent several years in Minneapolis and Atlanta before moving to Seattle in 2015. We built the home in Babbitt a few years ago, to have a place to stay when visiting family.

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English
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