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Reclusive Log Cabin on Lake Vermilion

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Main cabin
Guest Cabin
Main cabin porch
Main cabin living room
Main cabin Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
4 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Orr, MN
  • Place, Elbow Lake
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Wolf Bay
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Niles Bay
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Reclusive Log Cabin on Lake Vermilion

There are two cabins on this property and they may not be rented separately. The main cabin is a 2 bedroom, 3/4 bath with large open livingroom with hearth fire place. The main cabin has a full kitchen with everything you need to cook and serve meals and table seating for 6. There is also a large screened in porch with glass table seating for 6 overlooking the beach, lake and views to the nearby island.
The second, or guest cabin, is up a short set of steps. It has two bedrooms, 3/4 bath, another full kitchen and living room. Also has a large screened in porch with its own porch-swing. It has a delightful view of the lake and the 70 foot pines surrounding the picturesque log cabin and rock wall.

Included in the rental are the use of two kayaks and a rowboat. There is an outboard motor boat outfitter at the nearby resort. The public landing is close and you can bring your own boat and shelter it in the drive in 'over the water boat house' where elctrical outlets are available for recharging batteries for trolling motors.
There is a countertop and sink in the garage for cleaning fish inside away from the bugs.
Lake Vermilion is a 40,000+ acre lake with over 365 islands. The lake is stocked with Walleye, Northern Pike, Small and Large mouth Bass, black Crappies, Sun fish and Perch. There are also large Muskelunge for the determined sportsman. There are many sites on the water to visit, including remote islands, resorts, restaurants and even a casino ( although it is on the other side of the lake 45 miles away).

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 672169vb
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 and a first aid kit
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

Orr

Located in Orr, this cabin is on the waterfront. Soudan Underground Mine State Park is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Superior National Forest and Lake Vermilion. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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Map
Orr, MN

What's nearby

  • Elbow Lake - 19 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Wolf Bay - 22 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Niles Bay - 23 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Cook City Hall - 40 min drive - 35.6 km
  • Timbuktu Marina - 50 min drive - 46.6 km

Getting around

  • International Falls, MN (INL-Falls Intl.) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wolf Bay Lodge - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Landing - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Perkins American Food Co. - ‬56 min drive
  • ‪Towleski's - ‬51 min drive
  • Wolf Bay Lodge

Frequently asked questions

Is Reclusive Log Cabin on Lake Vermilion pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Reclusive Log Cabin on Lake Vermilion?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Reclusive Log Cabin on Lake Vermilion?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Reclusive Log Cabin on Lake Vermilion?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Reclusive Log Cabin on Lake Vermilion located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Superior National Forest and Lake Vermilion. Wolf Bay and Niles Bay are also within 9 miles (15 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. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

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

Perfect Vermillion location

Great old log home charm with genuine up north feel. Location is perfect in nicely protected area of Norwegian Bay. Public access literally adjacent to the property but is not very busy so it remained quiet. Resort located on the other side of property for bait, boat rental, gas. Resort even brought our boat rental directly to the dock at the property. Owner Dave was very responsive to well pump issue and even drove up to assess the situation firsthand. Plenty of space on the property to roam or sprawl. Fishing was phenomenal.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our family vacation at the reclusive two cottages. The fishing was good and we enjoyed a fish fry. The grandchildren had a great time swimming and playing games. The cottages were quaintly rustic and beautiful. We loved the big screen porch for family games and meals. Beds were comfortable and warm. Dave was a very responsive host and answered all of our questions. We just missed having access to the sauna. Thanks for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

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

Perfect getaway

Dave and Pam’s cottages were perfect for a group of eight fishermen. The property was as described in the VRBO listing. Very private and beautiful location. Lots of room for all eight. Both cottages were extremely clean and well stocked. The property is in pristine condition and is perfect for a fishing group or large families. I was very happy with the accommodations and beautiful Lake Vermillion. Highly recommend this beautiful property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ovidiu P.

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

Wonderful

A Very nice property, easy to find, host very respectful and prompt
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ranae E.

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

Great getaway

We loved having all the space of two cabins for three adults and three children (two five-year olds and a six-year old). The kids had so much fun fishing off the dock and playing in the lake. The screened-in deck overlooking the lake was amazing all times of day/night. This was the perfect spot for a mostly isolated vacation during COVID-19. The owners were great about checking in and we get very comfortable here. It would be awesome to have a few more water-related toys handy for children (I only mention this because we would typically choose a resort for the kids if it weren’t for COVID-19 simply based on having fun activities for the kiddos).
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Family vacation

We enjoyed our stay on Vermilion in these 2 cabins. We had more than enough room and it gave us the "up north" cabin feel we were looking for. We enjoyed a peaceful week with the kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Lonny S.

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

Very Nice Place

I was very happy with the cleanliness of the cabins when we arrived and the cabins were very well stocked with kitchen items. As a fisherman I loved having the sink inside the garage to be able to clean fish without the disturbing mosquito's. The view from the screen porch in the main cabin is wonderful a great place for large groups to just hang and play games. I will definitely consider this place again. Dave the owner is a great guy and very eager to help in any way.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN A.

Private lakefront with cozy charm

The main cabin is older log with a wonderful stone fireplace. It’s tucked up a slight hill and there are a few steps to and from the dock. The second cabin is up another hill behind the mai cabin with quite a few more stairs. The boat ramp is convenient for unloading your boat next door yet you stay secluded with woods separating you from the ramp area. The parking at the cabin is large enough you can bring your boat trailer over once you unload and tie your boat at the cabins private dock. The cabin is well supplied with utensils. The kitchen is tiny but there is dining space on the screened patio over looking the lake, as well as a small table near the kitchen. The cabin Bedrooms are small, we didn’t spend much time in them anyway. The lake is much too pretty to be inside. There is WiFi if you need it. It’s not handicap accessible or someplace I’d recommend for those with limited mobility. The second cabin has a larger kitchen and also a small dining space in the screened porch. The cabin is newer and has multiple beds in the rooms. Great for families with kids who can share. There is a tv in the main cabin and a box of dvd, however we never turned it on. I don’t think you get any reception. The cabins are a ways from town so load up your supplies ahead of time. The little beach area has a fire pit and there are chairs and a picnic table. We love this place. We have stayed here 3 times and enjoyed every day.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Wonderful property for family gathering.

Our family of seven rented this property Aug.13-20, 2016. We loved our week and were very impressed with the property. Both cabins are clean, spacious and well appointed. Having two cabins allowed all our family members to sleep in a bedroom. The main cabin is beautiful and the quintessential northern Minnesota "lake place." The large screen porch overlooking the lake was the main attraction, and where we spent the majority of our family time - meals, games and just relaxing. Having the master bedroom open to the screen porch was great, as it felt like sleeping outside. The grounds were beautiful and spacious, with plenty of room for multiple cars and boat trailers. The large garage was very handy, with room to store water toys and other supplies, and an extra fridge for beer, wine, ice and bait. There is also plenty of sturdy dock space for multiple boats - we docked an 18' runabout and a '22 pontoon with no difficulty. We were also very impressed with how quiet the area was. Located between a small public access and the Life of Riley resort, there was very little boat traffic, noise or other activity - perfect. (Note that the shoreline is not conducive to swimming. The area is fairly shallow (3'-5') and weedy. Was of no concern to our group as we simply headed out to the midde of the bay on the pontoon.) The property is a 15 minute boat ride from the far west end of Lake Vermilion and the Landing restaurant and Moosebirds convenience store, with large three-scoop ice cream cones! It was a great week at a wonderful cabin. We would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Clint R.

Pictures don't do this cabin justice !

Location! it's very quiet at the cabins they don't have the boat traffic of the main lake it also couldnt be closer to the boat launch which was a positve for us! dock space is not an issue here we had 3 boats with plenty space for more if needed... The cabins were perfect slept 12 with ease the sceen porches were we a huge benefit as well. Another positve for our group was the kids had a nice big beach to play at with swim shoes on (little rocky but hey its lake vermilion) the kayaks and paddle boat kept them busy for hours
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great stay

Pleasantly surprised upon arrival because the pictures don't do this cabin justice. Nice and quiet location and secluded, with lots of room for small kids to play outdoors. Just wish we had access to the sauna, maybe next time.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne F.

Charming Well Kept Cabin

My grown children and I stayed here for 5 days and we really enjoyed ourselves. The cabins were spotless and well equipped. Our favorite parts were the huge screened-in porch overlooking the lake, the eagles and loons we saw daily, and the ability to really relax. The fishing was pretty good, too. If you are looking to unplug from the world for a few days this is the place! It's a gorgeous piece of property and it is obvious that the owners take very good care of it.

About the host

Hosted by Dave Coughlan

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Hello, we are Pam and Dave Coughlan. We invite you into our private lake home for the simple reason that a place like this is too nice not to be enjoyed during the seasons. We can't be there all spring, summer and fall and it is a bit out of the way for long weekends( although we do that whenever possible ). We like that our young adult children can go to the upper cabin and be away from the older folks and can stay up later without bothering us. There is also room for other couples to have their privacy.
We are still active in our retirement and love spending as much time at the cabins as we can.

Why they chose this property

From the moment we walked onto the property we knew this was a special place. The old world log cabin made from hand hewn logs and a commanding fireplace with hand crafted, hand split granite stones. The walkways and the foundation rock all hand placed as well as the perimeter stone wall. A gentle slope goes down a pavement stone walkway to the beach and boathouse and onto the floating dock. Medium grain sand on the beach with an outdoor fire pit for evening fires. It has everything we want and need to enjoy the up north Minnesota experience.

What makes this property unique

The log cabin on lake vermilion is the reminiscence of the movie ' on golden pond ' the sunsets give a color to the lake that glows yellow, pink and orange and the clouds set the light and mood for the whole day. The night sky is so clear that the milky way is looks like a cloud of stars and its even brighter during the aurora, or northern lights shine forth. Enjoy the quiet, peaceful stay at our 'slice of heaven'.

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