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Bayside Retreat - Voyageurs Ntl Pk, Bwca, & Canada - NOW OPEN ALL YEAR!

Experience wilderness adventures like ATV excursions or skiing at Bayside Retreat’s doorstep. Then unwind by the lake view with BBQs and campfires.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player, books, music library
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Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5112 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bayside Retreat - Voyageurs Ntl Pk, Bwca, & Canada - NOW OPEN ALL YEAR!

YOUR SAFETY IS IMPORTANT - Extra cleaning and sanitizing efforts will be made this year to ensure that all my guest are entering a clean and safe environment.

Now open all year! Explore by Boat, ATV, Snowmobile, Skis or Snowshoes. Located just 4 hours north of Minneapolis/St. Paul on the Minnesota/Canadian Border, Crane Lake is your gateway to the BWCAW and Voyageurs National Park, our nation's only water access park. In summer, from your own dock, you can explore our chain of wilderness lakes traveling from Crane to Sandpoint, Namakan, Kabetogama and Rainy Lakes in one direction. A right-hand turn from Sandpoint Lake leads you to Little Vermilion, Loon and Lac La Croix. Fish both Minnesota and Canada. Great fishing for Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie and Trout. Boating, wildlife viewing, birding, site seeing, swimming, hiking, and just plain relaxing will be yours. Spring, Fall and Winter activities - ATV, Snowmobiling, Skiing, Hiking, Snowshoeing.

RATE IS BASED ON 4 PEOPLE - $25/NIGHT FOR EACH ADDITIONAL PERSON

Boat rentals, guide service and wilderness adventures? All can be arranged for you. Golf course? It is a mere 15 minutes away. Restaurants and gift shops? Crane Lake offers the finest!


The lake-facing lower-level walkout of Bayside Retreat is all yours, with a private entrance and a large yard leading to the dock and lake. The property owner occupies the upper level of Bayside Retreat, which is an up/down duplex and is available when needed. The 1,200 square feet of living space offers a large living room with dining area, plus 2 bedrooms, a sleeping nook, a full bath and a kitchen/laundry room. Your yard features a view of the lake, a propane grill, charcoal grill, fire ring - firewood provided, picnic area and private dock with electric. Bayside Retreat can comfortably accommodate up to 5 people.

**Learn the Area from the Experts **

Ask about a Wilderness Adventure to the Historic Kettle Falls Hotel on Namakan Lake or a trip to Lac La Croix via two railroad portages. Book a Fishing Guide for a day of border lakes fishing, shorelunch, and site seeing. Call or email on how to book.





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Property manager

Jo Ann Pohlman

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Yard
  • Charcoal grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Dock
  • Free firewood

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (112 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Crane Lake, MN

What's nearby

  • Crane Lake Channel - 11 min walk
  • Crane Lake Ranger Station - 18 min walk
  • Echo Lake - 14 min drive
  • Lake Vermilion - 66 min drive
  • Lake Kabetogama Visitors Center - 95 min drive

Getting around

  • International Falls, MN (INL-Falls Intl.) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crane Lake Bar & Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Trails End Resort - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Voyageur Trail Society - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bayside Retreat - Voyageurs Ntl Pk, Bwca, & Canada - NOW OPEN ALL YEAR! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bayside Retreat - Voyageurs Ntl Pk, Bwca, & Canada - NOW OPEN ALL YEAR!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bayside Retreat - Voyageurs Ntl Pk, Bwca, & Canada - NOW OPEN ALL YEAR!?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Bayside Retreat - Voyageurs Ntl Pk, Bwca, & Canada - NOW OPEN ALL YEAR! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Superior National Forest and Crane Lake Channel. Crane Lake Ranger Station is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

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Bayside Retreat - Voyageurs Ntl Pk, Bwca, & Canada - NOW OPEN ALL YEAR! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous lake view!
The dock in the back yard is the perfect spot for lounging by the lake and also night sky viewing. Jo Ann couldn’t have been friendlier. It was a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John E.

Nice, private place with a good view.
The home is very well taken care of. Plenty of space. Well stocked and it provided a great place to base of fishing vacation. Crane Lake is a great access point for other lakes such as Sand Point Lake and Namakan Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome lake house stay
We had a great week at bayside retreat with our extended family. We had 9 people but didn’t feel too cramped. Location on the lake was the best part. Host was very nice and responsive. A lot of rentals aren’t that clean but this place lived up to my family’s pretty high standards.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Crane Lake Getaway
This was our first time away from home since March and we desperately needed to unplug and unwind. This was the place to do it. We spent a lot of our time on the lake fishing or tubing. We even took the pontoon up the lakes all the way to Namakan Lake one beautiful afternoon. Bayside was a great place to gather for meals and to hang out in the evenings before off to bed to get up early and chase the elusive fish. Definatley on our "return to" list.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property with everything you need
We couldn't be happier with our stay at Jo Ann's property. It's a gorgeous location, quiet, and makes you feel secluded. She had thought of everything in the house and for outside, we've been coming to the area for 9 years and her property was the most well appointed we've stayed at. We are now spoiled! One thing I didn't find much about in other reviews when researching was information regarding the dock. This was super important to us as we were bringing along a 22 ft fiberglass boat, we were pleasantly surprised that she had a brand new dock and it was kept in excellent shape with rubber around the exposed wood. We were there in the fall when the water is usually at its lowest and we did have to trim up to get through the shallow parts but other than that we are very happy with the boat dock, plus it is set back in a bay so you do not run into the waves that you do in other more exposed locations. Will be setting up a stay again for next year and cannot wait!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

jay k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house and dock.
House was perfect, dock was nice. Located in a quite shallow bay. Caught a couple small walleyes and northern off the dock during the week. Rented a pontoon for the week to explore Vouyagers which was awesome. Thanks for sharing your place!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a wonderful time and we’re extremely pleased with all aspects of our stay
Wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brenda R.

Great place to stay!
It was perfect for our family, so nice and clean. Enjoyed tubing, fire pit, long walks (hiking) and fishing - even though it wasn’t the best, we had a great fish dinner our last nite. Want to come back next year maybe earlier in the year. Jo Ann is so nice to work with. Entire family enjoyed it!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Randy & Bernice M.

Very well taken care of, cleanest cabin Ever!
Very clean, well "stocked" with any supplies needed!.... the only thing missing was a better view of the water.............. the Rule Book was very detailed so we had no questions on what to do with or to be sure to do... :) Truly a Very Nice home, so very well taken care of and provides all needs for renters!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

rick r.

Bayside Retreat Annual Fishing Week
For the past 3 years we have spent a week in June fishing on Crane Lake. The past two years have been spent at the Bayside Retreat. Our group numbers from 4 to 7 each year depending on who's available and we bring our own boats. The home is located perfectly for our group, 5 minutes from the bait shop on the main road for all our fishing needs and 5 minutes to Voyagaire or Nelson's resort when we get tired of eating our own cooking. The home is well maintained, clean & up to date appliances, plus Wi-Fi & satellite TV and a great dock with power to recharge our boat batteries. Could not ask for anything better. We are looking forward to our fishing trip in 2017. Thanks Jo Ann, we had a great time again this year.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

The whole family had a great time!
We absolutely love Crane Lake. We go every year at least twice a year. This time we needed a large home with several rooms for a wedding in September 2015. The home sits on a beautiful lot right on the lake. Also, the town of Crane Lake is only a few minutes drive away. You can't have it any better! Wilderness and a touch of civilization! The house is modern and has all the amenities we needed. Highly recommend anyone to rent Bayside Retreat!!