Your own private resort on the fabulous Sturgeon River Chain of Lakes!

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A sunroom with a dining table, chairs, a cushioned armchair, and a sofa.
A lodge with a wooden exterior, a large window, and a door. There are Adirondack chairs arranged around a fire pit.
A lodge with a flagpole, a staircase leading to a deck, and a building with a star on the roof.
A cozy room with a wooden wall, a black bear decoration, a ceiling fan, and a seating area with a sofa and a chair.
A dining area with a wooden table and benches, two windows with blinds, a brick wall, and a hanging light fixture.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near McCarthy Beach State Park

Popular amenities

  • Porch or veranda
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Dog-friendly
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Side Lake, MN
  • Place, Little Sturgeon Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, McCarthy Beach State Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Side Lake
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 28)

1 Bedroom Cabin - Cedar Lodge

1 Queen Bed

2 Bedroom Cabin - Pine Lodge

1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

2 Bedroom Cabin - Pine Lodge

1 Queen Bed

2 Bedroom Villa - Birch Lodge

2 Double Beds

2 Bedroom Villa - Birch Lodge

1 Queen Bed

2 Bedroom Villa - Oak Lodge

2 Double Beds

2 Bedroom Villa - Oak Lodge

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

1 Bedroom Cabin - Cedar Lodge

Toilet · Shower only

2 Bedroom Cabin - Pine Lodge

Toilet · Shower only

2 Bedroom Villa - Birch Lodge

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

2 Bedroom Villa - Oak Lodge

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
Price is avg per night

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Frequently asked questions

Is Your own private resort on the fabulous Sturgeon River Chain of Lakes! pet-friendly?

Yes, this resort allows dogs (limit 8 total).

How much is parking at Your own private resort on the fabulous Sturgeon River Chain of Lakes!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Your own private resort on the fabulous Sturgeon River Chain of Lakes!?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your own private resort on the fabulous Sturgeon River Chain of Lakes!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Your own private resort on the fabulous Sturgeon River Chain of Lakes! located?

This family-friendly Side Lake resort is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Little Sturgeon Lake, McCarthy Beach State Park and Sturgeon Lake. Side Lake and Perch Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Your own private resort on the fabulous Sturgeon River Chain of Lakes! Reviews

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. 79 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful property on a chain of lakes. We are a large family with several little dogs. This was a return trip for us. We were greeted by very nice hosts. The property was very clean and well stocked.We had the best time. We loved everything . The lodge was full of fun games. Kitchen was great
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were extremely responsive and helpful. The property worked very well for our family. It was unfortunate there was a fire ban because the mosquitoes were horrible, but luckily we could hang out in the lodge and play games. McCarthy beach was a highlight with our adult children. There was plenty to do for all ages. We would definitely go back. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place for our family!

We enjoyed our stay very much. Matt was very gracious and great to work with. Sturgeon Landing was perfect for our large family!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! We will return! Hosts are very kind and helpful.Daniel
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location and accommodations for my family of 25, all ages. So many things to do on property. It was very relaxing and we rented the boat for the entire time, it was great to have the option to hop on anytime. Matt was very responsive to my questions. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great family setting.

We had a great time. Cabin was clean and had everything, even A/C. Very convenient if you have a boat. Landing next door and a dock to leave it during the stay. My family loved the area and McCarthy Beach was awesome. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

What a perfect place for our large family to do all of the things we love! Thanks Matt!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It is the one place that we all agreed to come back to!

Everything was absolutely fine and we would definitely come again. Only wish there was better lighting in the main cabin because we have a lot of crafters and could have used better lighting. Lighting in the other cabins was just perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun for all ages!

We had a great time. Even though the weather wasn’t great, there was plenty to do. From toddlers to teenagers, adults and seniors, all positive comments!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Reunion

Matt's place is the perfect place to host a reunion. We enjoyed it all! The kitchen and gathering rooms were amazing to hang out together. The vast grounds allowed the little kids room to play. The lake was awesome for kayaks and fishing. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vaca 2024

Property is beautiful. Very nice lodging. Grounds are well groomed. The lodge and huge screen porch are so nice for family gathering and fun. We are a group of 20 and several small dogs and we all loved it. We had a great time even on the rainy days. Rent the pontoon from Matt. Going on the lake was a highlight for sure.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sturgeon Landing is a great place to stay

We had a group of 16 people with ages ranging from 21 months to 89 years young! They supply almost anything you can think of. A great location and property. We had a fabulous time and will be coming back. Everyone had enough space to roam around freely, sit at the lakeshore, play games, swim and fish. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great weekend getaway!

Stayed here over the weekend with 3 of my girlfriends and it was perfect! The owner and his wife were staying in the cabin next to ours one of the nights and were very helpful and accommodating with all of our requests. Matt even helped us find somewhere to rent a pontoon when his was booked. Great for chill bonfires or partying on the lake. Highly recommend and you can bring your let! Don't forget your bug spray though :D
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bucket list family vacation

We treated our 2 boys and their families to a vacation. There were 12 of us and we utilized all 4 cabins, enjoying privacy and quiet when needed. We really enjoyed the lodge and large porch for our family dinner gatherings and evening games. During the day you did what you pleased. . . . Fish, kayak , paddle board, swim, read, nap, play horse shoes, etc. the choices are endless. It’s a beautiful setting and Matt and CJ are wonderful hosts!!
View of dock area
Channel to Side Lake
View of resort
Channel in front of resort - loaded with lily pads.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Side Lake Rental

Side Lake property checked many of the boxes that our family looks for in a vacation rental. We enjoyed all of the spaces. The cabins were roomy enough for all our families and came with many of the things that you would need. The kitchen and game area was a great asset to hang out in as a whole group. Being so close to McCarthy Beach was a lot of fun. We enjoyed some of the many UTV trails in the area. we were able to catch fish in the area lakes. Look forward to next year!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous

My brother rented this place for my mom, siblings and their families! We traveled all the way from Alaska for this and it did not disappoint! Wow! Where do I begin! So much fun and such a relaxing place to be! Matt and Cj are excellent hosts! The cabins and lodge are amazing:-) very clean. There is laundry on site for those who like to wash clothes while on vacation! We had so much fun on the pontoon and then going over to the beach to swim! The kids had a great time fishing from the dock also. Our nightly gatherings around the fire pit did not disappoint. The younger kids also had a playground, older kids played volleyball ect. I could go on and on. The lodge is great to get together to eat, play pool, ping pong, goose ball, or board games. Such an amazing place for large gatherings. Thank you so much Matt and Cj!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adult Summer Camp

When we decided to vacation with our blended family of 17, this place became available and we quickly booked it. 4 cabins with 7 different bedrooms gave everyone a little privacy, while the lodge made it possible for us to gather together for meals and games. Matt and CJ were awsome hosts. Take the sunset cruise with them - we had a blast and they were generous with their time. The food CJ made for our sunset cruise was wonderful! The little ones enjoyed the small beach area. The adults enjoyed fishing off the dock and the kayaks and paddleboards. We were able to have a campfire every night with as much firewood as we wanted. The lodge kitchen was well stocked with anything we needed. Each cabin has a fairly well-stocked kitchen as well. Furinshings are comfortable enough. We could have found fun things to do onsite without every leaving the property. The beach at McCarthy Beach State Park, just 1/2 mile from the resort, is a great place to spend a warm day. Thanks for an awesome time, Matt and CJ!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay at Sturgeon Landing! We stayed here with family over my wedding week and extended family reunion/vacation. Hosts were responsive, flexible and very accommodating! They installed a new 50 watt amp to ensure my grandma could keep her RV running (her cats were very happy too). We had three well trained dogs that also loved their stay. I would highly recommend this stay to everyone! Thanks again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Good fishing, Nice Cabins

We had a great time. Fishing was excellent. The lakes were beautiful. The Bear Den was wonderful. Lots to do even if you don't fish. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

CAN of MN

This is a great place to stay for any group. Matt is great! He answered any questions that we had during our stay. The cabins are nice and comfortable and the lodge was perfect for meals with a large group. We enjoyed the pontoon that we rented as well. I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful

We have been doing family reunions for many years and this is one of the best places we have stayed. Hosts were gracious and property was pristine. If you stay here you will not want for anything to do., lake , games both indoor and out, unbelievable beach within walking distance, campfires, and just relaxation. We loved it and you will too.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun for all!

Matt was there to meet us and show us around. Matt and CJ were great and did everything they could to make our time there enjoyable. This is a great location right on the lake. There were 4 cabins for our group of 15 to share. Then we had the lodge for our common area where we enjoyed our meals together, played pool, ping pong, foosball and the younger kids watched some movies. We rented the pontoon which was great for getting out on the lake and also getting over to McCarthy Beach. All in all we highly recommend renting from Matt and CJ. Our family is currently looking at schedules for next summer to see if we can agree on a week to go back. Sturgeon Lodge was great and Fun for all!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Getaway

Matthew has a passion for what he does and that comes through in the Side Lake property. The cabins are clean and the grounds are in great shape. He went out of his way to coordinate the check-in, and made sure our needs were getting met throughout the week. There was never a shortage of things to do to keep the little kids or the big kids busy. Thank you, Matthew.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

CAN of MN

We enjoyed our stay at Sturgeon Landing. The lodge was great place to prep all the meals during our stay. The cabins were perfect along with all the activities we were able to do right in the area. Loved the fact that we could rent a pontoon for the entire time for our stay. I would highly recommend staying at Sturgeon Landing.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Family Retreat

Absolutely wonderful place to get together with a big group. We had 12 adults, 3 children, 2 Little kids under 1, and a few dogs. There was PLENTY of space for us all. The description posted was very accurate. We had everything we needed here except food/drink (no blender however, we did bring one). Small beach area is perfect for kids, and easy for adults to just dip in. McCarthy Beach is about a 1/2 mile down the road or 20 min pontoon ride and is beautiful. Lots of outdoor space to play games/hang out. Wonderful lodge for rainy days. Matt and CJ are great hosts and are on site most of the time for anything you need (but gave us plenty of privacy). We will be coming back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020