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Bear Den Cabin - 3 blocks from the iconic Federal Dam and Leech Lake!

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Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Smart TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroomSleeps 437 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Bear Den Cabin - 3 blocks from the iconic Federal Dam and Leech Lake!

Located in the heart of Federal Dam, we may not be on the water but we are conveniently located just three blocks away from the iconic Federal Dam and Leech Lake Rec area where you can fish from shore or take your own boat out on Leech Lake or the Leech River. Many other fishing spots in reasonable distances. Please note, due to the current of the river and the Dam itself, there is no swimming beach located in Federal Dam. However there is one in Sugar Point or down by Walker. Also, please note there are no restaurants or grocery stores in Federal Dam. There are multiple restaurants as close as ten miles away, and the closest full grocery store is a 25 minute drive.
We are also just blocks away (walking distance) from the Soo Line Trail north, a 150 mile ATV trail that's great for hiking, biking, or bringing your ATV's.
We have two rental cabins on the property as well as a Gift Shop and Bait Shop. We have room for parking for truck/trailer or truck/boat.
Our cabins were built in 1950 and have been completely renovated in 2022!
Each cabin is identical in layout and can sleep up to four guests, with a queen bed in the bedroom, twin bed in the main living area, couch in the living room that folds into a full bed, kitchen table with chairs, and a full kitchen. The bathroom has a full shower stall.
We have pots/pans, silverware, dishes, cooking utensils, toaster, and 5 cup coffee maker with filters in the kitchen. Hair dryer in the bathroom
Smart TV's in the living rooms.
The party making the reservation must be the one to check in and be staying during the reservation. Check in at the Gift Shop between 2 - 7 pm. Check Out is 10 am.
We allow pets in the cabins with pet fee, but they must remain leashed, picked up after, and not be left alone in the cabins or tied up outside unsupervised.

Property manager

Tiffany Sherman

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • 2 stairs to reach property
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking 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

General

  • Recycling
  • Local artist showcase
  • Unit size: 400 sq ft (37 sq m)

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Fox Hollow Cabin - Three blocks from the iconic Federal Dam on Leech Lake!

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  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Map
Federal Dam, MN

What's nearby

  • Leech Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lake Winnibigoshish - 17 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Chippewa National Forest - 34 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Cedar Lakes Casino & Hotel - 42 min drive - 43.8 km
  • Northern Lights Casino - 53 min drive - 48.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Macharts's Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Den Cabin - 3 blocks from the iconic Federal Dam and Leech Lake! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Bear Den Cabin - 3 blocks from the iconic Federal Dam and Leech Lake!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Den Cabin - 3 blocks from the iconic Federal Dam and Leech Lake!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bear Den Cabin - 3 blocks from the iconic Federal Dam and Leech Lake! located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Leech Lake and 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Lake Winnibigoshish. Aultman Lake and Chippewa National Forest are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Bear Den Cabin - 3 blocks from the iconic Federal Dam and Leech Lake! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice interior, was really cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

WALTER.DEBRA R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place!
We enjoyed our stay at Bear Den cabin. The cabin is cozy, clean and comfortable with easy access to Leech Lake. We look forward to returning and spending more time in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bear Den Cabin
beautiful, clean, well decorated cabin, a fire pit, pet friendly, plus...
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place for what we needed. Had a wedding in Bemidji (about 45 minutes away), and this was more affordable for a group of 4 than a hotel room for 2, plus a lot nicer from the experiences others in the wedding described. This cabin provided exactly what my group needed, and the hosts were more than accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daren W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing
The location is absolutely perfect for hitting a few lakes in one trip. The cabins are clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Tricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
cozy stay
Perfect cozy cabin that is pet friendly if you need a place to stay close to the big lakes. Not much to do in the immediate area, but worked perfect for me to drive to Winnie to fish or Leech lake. Great updated cabin for the single person.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Dam Cabins
Property was clean. Manager/owner was friendly and helpful. There is no beach access. Fishing is fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing trip up nortb
Cabin where great! very clean! Place was turn key. Owner friendly and attentive to our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
The cabins are great places to stay. Clean with unique decore. We had everything we needed. It is a small cabin that works great for a small family or couple. The manager was very helpful and friendly. She referred us to great services (boat rental, etc).
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding in the area
Newly remodeled cabin, perfect for 2 people. Smart layout and good use of space in the footprint. Had everything we needed in kitchen and bath. Great spot we used as a landing pad and took other side trips from there. Owner very easy to work with and super nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Makenna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick 1 night stay
Everything was every clean and well kept. The advertisement for ice cream was very misleading for it to only be frozen ice cream sandwiches. We enjoyed our stay for what we needed it for.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Dam Stay
All was great but the rain 🎣
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kamela L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and quiet--just what was needed
The cabins have been completely redone so everything looks (and smells) new. Cozy and comfortable, and if you need anything, Tiffany is eager to please. Be sure to meet her adorable dog and cat while you're there, and enjoy long walks. Thanks for the great stay--I look forward to returning!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brittany M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10/10 definitely recommend!
My boyfriend and I stayed here over the fourth for a quick getaway with our two dogs. The location was great! Right off the road in the small town of a Federal Dam, walking distance from the water, there’s a boat launch and ATV trail nearby, and within driving distance to other nearby activities. The cabin was so cute and looked exactly like the pictures! The property is nice and Tiffany was so kind and helpful if we had questions. 10/10 definitely recommend and would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Misty A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing getaway
We truly enjoyed our stay at Dam Cabins. Tiffany was an amazing host. The cabin was as described, nicely updated, clean and comfortable. We didn’t have any issues with anything. Not even any flies or mosquitoes in the cabin. It was a nice and quiet getaway without all of the noise of lots of other guests. Peaceful. Our dog had a blast hanging out by the fire and playing in the yard. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Cabin was very clean and nicely decorated. Perfect size for 2 people, possibly even more. Great location for fishing leech lake at a good price. Would highly recommend renting here, A+!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorne E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great prices ,good location.
The host was great and helped me with any question i had.Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Place
Owner had done a nice job on the cabin
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place to stay
These cabins are as they claim to be. Good location near the dam and close to water access. People are friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic cabin
Really nice cabin, super host, easy check in process. Nice quiet area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Gem
Super nice place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute & Clean
We enjoyed the cabin, fire pit and slept well. Liked the federal dam and fishing near the cabin.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Accommodations
We thoroughly enjoyed on stay in the Bear Den cabin. It was perfect amount of space for the 2 of us. The place was very clean and neat. The use of a bait shop right on site was extremely helpful as we fished each day. We give this place a 10/10.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Parker

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

glenna q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy cozy
Loved this cabin, new pine, sunny clean and cozy. Our kids wanted to stay forever. Owner helpful and friendly . Everything needed in cabin in case you’d have to stay in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022