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River Cabin on the Pine River- Adult only

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, towels, soap, shampoo

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 237 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Backus, MN
  • Black Bear Golf Complex
    4 min drive
  • Rainy Lake
    19 min drive
  • Lake Ada
    20 min drive
  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    44 min drive

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About the area

Backus

Located in Backus, this cabin is on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway and Black Bear Golf Complex. .This cabin is 31.2 mi (50.2 km) from Mississippi River and 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Lake Ada.

What's nearby

  • Black Bear Golf Complex - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Rainy Lake - 19 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Gull Lake - 28 min drive - 35.2 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 30 min drive - 41.4 km
  • Northern Lights Casino - 32 min drive - 41.7 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dark Cravings Coffee Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Community Bowling Center - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bites Grill & Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Harriet Club - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

River Cabin on the Pine River- Adult only

Cabin #2 - Newly renovated in 2021, this cozy cabin is steps away from the relaxing waterfront. Perfect for kayaks and canoes. Large deck with a propane grill. The river flows into Norway Lake. There is a swimming area in the river that has a nice sandy bottom and at most is around 4ft deep. It is an excellent area to lounge on a floaty or play water games. In the photos is resident dog, Nora.

Quiet setting only minutes from the city of Pine River and amenities. Nearby attractions include: 1 mile from the Paul Bunyan Trail for biking in summer and snowmobiling in winter, 2 miles from Bluegrass Festival, 2 miles from Junkathon, 14 miles from Spider Lake ATV trails, 25 miles from Northern Lights Casino and Leech Lake. Numerous lakes nearby as well.
If you are bringing your pet, please make sure you choose this when booking!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This cabin features games, designated smoking areas, and cross-country skiing nearby. Recreational activities include hiking/biking trails nearby, kayaking nearby, and water skiing nearby.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Eric Bailey

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lifts
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayaking on site
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 400 sq ft (37 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Must choose to add pet when booking.

Children and extra beds

This property welcomes adults only

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

River Cabin on the Pine River- Adult only Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 90 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall fishing trip
I absolutely loved this place. The location is great, quiet, peaceful and Pine river is beautiful. The cabin is awesome, it has everything you need for a memorable vacation getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geri F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pine River Getaway
Cabin was comfortable and well appointed. Host was helpful and accommodating. Area was fun and still had some Fall colors even though it was late in the season. My boyfriend and I both said it was a great place to relax and have fun and we will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Was a great first time VRBO experience. Area is beautiful, and the owners are very nice and responsive. One thing that kinda turned us off tho was how loud the furnace was. Woke up fairly often bc of it. But overall was a lot of fun and would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Paradise
Nestled in the pines along the river, the cabin was wonderful. The view was great. The cabin was perfect for our needs. Close to town for easy access to great dining and sight-seeing. The hosts were top-notch, friendly, and accessible. Nora, the family dog was so sweet. All in all, a really great place! I would recommend it and i will go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Biking on Paul Bunyan Trail
Good place to stop as we rode on Paul Bunyan Trail.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet retreat
Staying at the cabin on the river was a nice quiet little getaway. Fishing was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Rest and Relaxation
We enjoyed our stay. The river was peaceful and took the kayaks up stream and floated back. Definitely would recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
TOTALLY LOVED IT!!
Chad, Chester & I had the best time! Wish we could have stayed longer! 😁 A very calm, quiet and off the beaten path type of place. Erik & Becky were awesome hosts & very accomodating. We will definitely be back! 🥰❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cabin and Great hosts
Cabin was nice. Atv trails 15 minutes away. Very friendly and helpful hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
This place was the perfect spot to get away for a quick weekend. Right on the river with a dock and our 2 dogs loved swimming everyday!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful cabin by the river
For a lakes bluegrass festival goer it was ideal. Within a mile and relaxing after a day of good music.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere. Eric and becky were real nice hosts. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
kayaking haven
All of our activities revolved around kayaking. The first afternoon/evening we kayaked to Pine River City (downstream - less than 1 hour; coming back - approx 1 hour); had a wonderful dinner and kayaked back. The next day we did a light kayak in the morning upstream followed by going back to Pine River City to hike the Paul Bunyan Trail. Never once did we use our car the entire time there. Perfect for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Micolette P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely simple vacation spot!
A lovely simple vacation spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Shona B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Practical review
This place met our needs - Close to family, A/C, wifi, within our budget and dog friendly. The owners responded quickly to our initial questions prior to booking. On check in day we used Google Maps to take us to the address. Don't know what happened but it took us to the middle of nowhere in the woods and not the location. Thankfully there was cell reception to call the owner and get directions to the cabin. The address was right, but where Maps took us was not to the place. Bathroom pretty clean, except some stuff on the sink. Okay just not 100%. We found a number of spiders the first night and do wish that there were some sticky traps to catch them. We brought extra towels and our own pillows and would 100% recommend others to do the same. They provide some but we prefer our own and some extra towels are certainly helpful. The wifi was reliable and no issues there. The A/C window unit kept us cool but it was swampy and kind of stale-ish air in the cabin by the end of the week. One of the last nights we noticed the oven/stove was warm like it was on and giving off heat but we didn't use it once during our stay. Not sure about that. Interactions with other guests and the owners were always good. The owners did some kind of bug bomb and so the immediate area outside the cabin was relatively free of bugs which is huge in the summer months in MN. We had privacy and could come and go as we pleased. Overall good stay and would recommend to others with similar needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect get away!
This was our second time staying at this property and it did not disappoint. Friendly Host(s) and dog Nora. Property is clean and well kept. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was great. Right on the lake, very peaceful when I was there. Cabin had lots of room and great little decorations. Although, I didn't use, kitchen seemed well equipped. Wifi worked great and was welcomed as my cell service was poor in the area (which I sort of expected).
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Getaway
This cabin was the perfect weekend getaway. The setting is magnificent and the hosts were phenomenal. It was really nice to have access the the kayaks on the property, which we promptly took advantage of after our arrival. The deck and dock are both lovely places to sit and enjoy nature. Our short stay was great and we will be back!!! Thanks again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaxx W.

Liked: Cleanliness
2nd annual anniversary stay
We have thoroughly enjoyed our consecutive trips to River Cabin 2! We love the location and it is a perfect anniversary getaway for us. We are thinking it’s now a tradition. 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, comfortable, private
It was a clean, comfortable place with good amenities. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Leora

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adults only. It was quiet,peaceful. Just the sounds of nature. I would recommend bringing your own towels, face cloths, and pillows.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing trip
Wife and I took a 3-day fishing trip. Great place, clean, great hosts. Plan to go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin on Pine River
My husband and I had a wonderful stay! Eric is very easy going and we love the peace and quiet. This was our second year coming and will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cabin and property were super clean, quiet, and had everything we needed and more. The owners were very friendly. There’s a nice dock and deck to sit and view the river. Property is close driving distance to grocery stores, gas stations, restaurants and fun area attractions.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024