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Waterfront Cottage on Magnificent Rainy Lake: Completely Renovated in 2024-25!

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A spacious kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a dining area with a view of the outdoors.
A small, single-story house with a covered patio area, large windows, and a visible grill.
A wooden cabin interior with a kitchen area, a dining chair, and a view of a lake.
A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel sink, and overhead pendant lighting.
A lakeside view with a wooden dock, a sandy beach, and residential houses in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Rainy Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Garage parking available
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Ranier, MN
  • Place, Rainy Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ranier Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cantilever Distillery
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, International Falls, MN (INL-Falls Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Lakeside Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Middle Bedroom

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Ranier

Located in Ranier, this cottage is on the waterfront. St. Thomas Aquinas Parish and The Fort Frances Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Voyageurs National Park and Rainy Lake Visitor Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Map
Ranier, MN

What's nearby

  • Rainy Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ranier Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cantilever Distillery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ranier City Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • City Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • International Falls, MN (INL-Falls Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Border Bar Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪SUBWAY - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Landing Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Loony's Brew - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Cottage on Magnificent Rainy Lake: Completely Renovated in 2024-25! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Waterfront Cottage on Magnificent Rainy Lake: Completely Renovated in 2024-25!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Cottage on Magnificent Rainy Lake: Completely Renovated in 2024-25!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Cottage on Magnificent Rainy Lake: Completely Renovated in 2024-25!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Cottage on Magnificent Rainy Lake: Completely Renovated in 2024-25! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps away from Rainy Lake, Ranier Beach and Cantilever Distillery. Ranier City Park and City Beach are also within 10 minutes.

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. 145 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 152 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
Always enjoy our time here at the lake!
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2026
See you next year! Happy travels until then!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was clean, quiet area, beautiful views, walkable to restaurants. Great location for going to voyagers np.and easy access to international falls. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2026
Thank you for your review! September is a great time of year to visit the Rainy. Hope You visit again some!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a beautiful large cabin and accommodated the three of us very well. It was right on the lake with a view of Canada. Also, it was well stocked with what we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2026
Glad your crew enjoyed your stay! We try to keep the house well stocked, so you can focus on enjoying the lake and surroundings. Hope you can make it back north soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible views and great location for exploring Voyageurs. The hosts were responsive and the house is newly renovated and has everything you might need for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2026
It was a pleasure sharing our cottage with your group! We hope you come back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved the cabin on Rainy Lake! They are continually updating so it is even better than the pictures show. Great view of the lake and we enjoyed sitting in the enclosed patio area watching all the activity including wildlife, birds, boaters and seaplanes. Also loved Ranier, quiet little town with some options for restaurants and close proximity to International Falls for many more options. We went to local Cantilever Restaurant twice! A visit to the new Ronnings store in International Falls is a must do. Highly recommend this stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this great review! We’re so glad you appreciated all the things about the cottage and the area that keep our own family going back year after year. And you can expect our updates to continue as long as our guests keep coming. It truly is a unique and beautiful place! We hope you can make it back up here again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay and plan on staying there again. Host was very responsive. Very nice and clean, beautiful views from front window. Beautiful sunsets!!! Definitely will stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review, and so glad you and your family enjoyed the cottage. Those June and July sunsets ARE pretty amazing.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great base for exploring the western part of voyageur national park as well as the surrounding area. House is in secluded area with terrific sunset viewing. Very well -equipped kitchen. The renovation looks great, with a big picture window overlooking the lake. Very glad we picked this vrbo.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2026
Thank you so much for your review! The renovation was definitely a labor of love, and we plan to continue improving the cottage every year. Hope to see you again down the road!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location for our plans. Had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The locals were very friendly too.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place right in Ranier! Looking forward to staying again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Nice comfortable home!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage is just lovely and so comfortable. One of the best VRBOs I have stayed in. Hosts were very proactive with communication and responsive when I had a question. The view of the lake and access to it is great and holy wow the sunsets ANAZING!!! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

We spent a week here and enjoyed our stay! The house has everything you need for a comfortable stay and the location of the house is amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin is a great place to stay. We enjoyed its location and beautiful lake views. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location for my work crew. Great view of the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable stay

Perfect family place with amazing views! Very well stocked kitchen, updated with 2 bathrooms, and great location to explore voyagers! We want to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location with stunning lake views. Remodel makes it even more comfortable than in the past.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cabin

Great cabin, beautiful location, amazing hosts perfect communication
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

The cabin worked great for our family vacation! Being on the lake and close to restaurants is the best of both worlds.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2023
Glad it worked out for you and your family, Joe! Ranier is a unique location on Rainy Lake for sure. See you next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the cottage was wonderful. It’s comfortable and beautifully renovated. The view is gorgeous. It has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Absolutely adorable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place to stay!

Newly remodeled...wonderful view way better than the listing. It was so great that the beach was so close! The inside of the cottage was beautiful! Its great that there is 2 bathrooms! I would stay there again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen fully equipped to cook family meals Bedroom and couch to comfortablySleep Easy drive to and from rainy lake visitor center for our national park trip. Area offers trails and ice fishing for winter enjoyment. Could not believe how warm The cottage stayed in negative outdoor temps! Would stay again. Perfect size for family time
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can’t say enough how nice this cottage is. The renovations are outstanding and we had a very enjoyable time. Overall, it was a great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing getaway

We always enjoy our visit. Looking forward to next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing getaway

Always enjoy our time here. Looking forward to next year!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Davis lake house was perfect for our group of three adults. The three bedrooms were very comfortable and the 2 bathrooms were great! House has been recently remodeled and is really pretty!The kitchen had absolutely everything we needed to prepare delicious meals which we enjoyed watching amazing sunsets over the lake. The property is perfectly situated to explore Voyageurs NP which was our goal. Canada is literally minutes away as well. We enjoyed boat tours, hiking, sunset cruises, stargazing, and wildlife sightings including 5 bears!On our last evening we were also treated to the northern lights across the lake. Amazing trip at an amazing property. Thanks for sharing this gem with us!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2026
Wow, what an adventure you had! Your group are true explorers in every sense. So glad our humble homestead—and the area—lived up to your high expectations!
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