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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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About the area

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Shevlin, MN

What's nearby

  • Peace Pipe Vista - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Itasca State Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Lake Itasca - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Mississippi Headwaters - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Itasca State Park - 7 min drive - 4.7 km

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

Guest house near Mississippi River
Close to Itasca State Park, {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Barbecues and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park boast comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • Outdoor lighting, fridges and microwaves

Property manager

Big Timbers {Sauer Family}

Languages

English

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

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  • Air conditioning
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9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, 40 reviews
{Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park

Property amenities

Internet

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On a lake

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector 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

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this guest house allows dogs (limit 1 total).

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?

Checkout 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. Red Pine Trail and Landmark Interpretive Trail are just steps away.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Very nice place would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10

It’s great place to stay….love the location …love the decor. I have stayed here in the summertime and now in the bitter cold ( -10 degrees/29 below windchill) and still had a fabulous time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Pefect little place to stay when visiting Itasca SP.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

We had a very nice stay! Very close to Itasca State Park for hiking. Very quiet and management was awesome! Would highly recommend checking it out!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

New, well done log home room with superb bathroom! Nice view of pine trees! Super close to all the adventures at Itasca State Park with convenience store nearby and Lobo's Restaurant down the road was amazing! Great area close to Mississippi Headwaters
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Property was nice, room was clean, bed was comfortable. It is right across the road from the NorthEntrance to Itasca state park
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

WE THOROUGHLY ENJOYED OUR STAY. EVERYTHING WAS PERFECT. OUR ROOM WAS CLEAN AND COMFORTABLE, AND SURPASSED OUR EXPECTATIONS.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Our room Was right across the road from Itasca state park North entrance. There are. 2 restaurants within a short drive of the room and a convenience store located right across the road for drinks and snacks and gas and an ice cream shop. Right there at the cabin that also serves pizza.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Newly built, clean, and well designed. Perfect location at entrance to Lake Itasca state park. Comfortable and pleasant. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Big Timbers was a wonderful place to stay to visit Lake Itasca and we were very comfortable here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

It was very nice, great location for the park and cute! It was great for what we wanted to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

We had a great time during our stay! The bed was extremely comfortable, the cabin (and the bathroom especially) were very clean, and the owners were great with text communication. I wish they had properties next to *all* of the Minnesota State Parks.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10

Nice cabin in close proximity to Itasca State Park which is where I spent most of my time while I was there. Would love to come back in the spring/ summer so it would be easier to walk there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

Very inviting and beautiful place to be. Christy is great and answers kits of questions. Highly recommend. P.S. it's pet friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

We loved it! It was so nice being in the woods and near Itaska state park to go to during the day, but yet having a air conditioned room with a smart tv in the evening! I would highly recommend staying here. We will be back! Much better than any hotels I had seen in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Beautiful and very nice accommodations! Christine is wonderful to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

The host was awesome and extremely responsive. They have a gift shop right beside the motel / log cabin. This was convenient as there was times I was not able to make food on the grill and I was able to pick up a pizza or hot dog. I was also able to get ice cream when I was craving some which was awesome. I highly recommend Big timbers as it is a repeat spot that my family will go to each summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

This was a well appointed authentic Northwoods themed motel room. Brand new. Modern decor. Very comfortable. Christine, the host, was responsive and very friendly. It is obvious she and her family have taken great pride to make a first class property. We will definitely recommend it to others and stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

This was our second stay in 2023. We enjoyed it the first time and just as much the second time. We'll be back again. Great service. Always available when and if you need something. Oh and you have to go to their ice cream shop! Right by the building.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

The property is at the north entrance of Itasca. Quality stay. The property is new, so everything is up to date and comfy. Great bed and linens, nice bathroom and towels. Solid core doors, so very quiet and safe. Loved the view of the pines outside the window. Communication with the owners was great. They were working on what seems to be a gift store/ice cream shop by the cabins. Looks like it will be a nice addition. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10

TL;DR: Overall very much enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this comfy/cozy room! We hope to visit again soon! This is a great location for a VRBO just across the street from the north entrance of Itasca State Park, close to the headwaters. It's near a main road, but there was very minimal traffic at night. The room was easy to access and pet friendly with hardwood floors. Cozy wood interior and cabin-like decor with the amenities of a nice hotel room. The king size bed was super comfortable. Heat and A/C available for those warm/cold fall days. Microwave and mini fridge/freezer worked great! Bathroom was spacious with a nice hot shower. Nice outdoor area to take our dog out to potty. We didn't have neighbors most of our stay, but did notice the walls weren't very soundproof so could hear barking if it's happening in the room next to you. There's a little restaurant/gift shop next door with pizza, ice cream, and souvenirs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

This was a great place to stay over the weekend. The property was clean and nice and its location was great for a visit to Itasca State Park. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

First off, Christine was very quick to answer any communication you sent her. Big Timbers was clean and welcoming. It was close to the North entrance of Itasca State Park, so we didn't have to drive to far. If we go back to that area again, we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024