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{Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park

Escape to a serene lakeside getaway where you can unwind near Itasca State Park.

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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{Big Timbers} Cabin next to North Entrance to Itasca State park

About the neighborhood

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Shevlin, MN

What's nearby

  • Peace Pipe Vista - 1 min walk
  • Mississippi Headwaters - 3 min drive
  • Itasca State Park - 3 min drive
  • Lake Itasca - 4 min drive
  • Itasca State Park - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lobo's Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Douglas Lodge - ‬10 min drive

About this property

{Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park

Guesthouse near Mississippi River
{Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Smoke-free premises and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Outdoor lighting, refrigerators, and microwaves

Property manager

Big Timbers {Sauer Family}

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: internet access

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility

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  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

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
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include 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

Frequently asked questions

Is {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park located?

Situated on the waterfront, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Peace Pipe Vista and Mississippi River. Landmark Interpretive Trail and Red Pine Trail are just steps away.

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{Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ANDREA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for visiting the park. Rooms were clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shuyen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and close to Itasca State Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big Timbers was very comfortable and clean. So close to the entrance of Itaska State Park, which is where we spent our days! Such a beautiful area! Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Great place to stay! Comfy and cozy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place right by head of waters.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helene W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visit at Lake Itaska State Park
Lodging was nice, well appointed and charming decor. Location was ideal, practically at the State Park. The visit was a very nice experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Stay
Loved being so close to Itasca State Park! The room was super clean with very comfortable beds. The location was great for us and we had a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason H., Milbank, SD

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Itasca State Park
Nice and clean cabin. Super convenient to the North Entrance of the state park. Centrally located to Park Rapids and Bemidji. Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith L., Claremont

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay.
The place is like brand new. Great place to go after a day out on the trails. And a added plus for the kids and adults was ice cream and pizza. High recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Trip to Itasca State Park
Christine, the owner of the VRBO, was very friendly and accommodating! The place is lovely and just outside of the park. We rode out bikes into the park both days! We would highly recommend this place! Five star in our book!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very clean,the bed was very comfortable,everything was very nice. It was easy to get to with easy parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

harlan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bike trip to Itasca
Great spot…. Clean and close to the park… quiet and comfy….great hosts!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy visitors
Great location close to Itasca Park. Clean and comfortable room. Owner has Ice Cream parlor a few steps away - which was key after an active day. Would certainly stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and Super Comfy!
Loved the room to stay in for a couple days. We needed a last minute alternative to tent camping, and Big Timbers had a room available for us. Just a short distance from the North Entrance of Itaska- it made the family adventure much more comfortable and doable for us this year. Worked great for a family with young kids and 36 week pregnant mama! Loved it and would recommend! The ice cream and gift shop was an added bonus - especially for the kids after long adventure days at the state Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, clean large room. Supplies were limited (only 2 pods of coffee for 2 adults for 2 days). Needed more wash cloths. Otherwise very nice & close to the park.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee D., Elk River

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful find!
We were very pleased with the place. The manager was there during the day, running their new ice cream shop. Yummy! It had everything we needed. Very clean. A big bathroom and plenty of space. The Fridge even had enough room for a bag of ice. Beds were comfortable. We plan on visiting again. If you needed anything response was quick. They even accommadated us when we messed up on our arrival time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen (Les) W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lynn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Maybe should not be called a lodge?
Lovely room in a set of 4 maybe more like a motel large parking lot no landscaping out front. That being said, the room itself was great. The location near the north entrance was super convenient. I just because of it's name expected something else so was a bit disappointed to start.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Across the Road From Itaska State Park
Clean, close, convenient to the park. The back window looks out at a forest of pine, where we saw a large flock of wild turkeys one morning. If your plan is to visit the place where the Mississippi River begins, this is the place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camille J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location close to Itasca
We loved the proximity to the park and had a really great stay. The host was friendly and helpful. My kids loved the ice cream shop next door. The room was clean and comfortable. I'd highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wenzhong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Big Timbers Lodging
Great place to stay when exploring Itasca State Park. Very close to north entrance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

gary g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Big Timber’s
Property was very well kept and in great shape. Really enjoyed our time at Big Timber’s. Christine was very helpful and accommodating really enjoyed her gift shop and ice cream. What are the big benefits of staying? There is one of the few places in that area where you can actually stay less than one week …most of the resorts in that area.. it’s one week or more.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay!
Just what we needed. Close to Itasca state park. Clean, great location, and great space!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ann N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and homey.
Great ambiance and very nice owner. A bit far from restaurants, though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024