Cabin

A Cozy Cabin in the Woods, Many Trails And A Little Lake

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Cabin Eleanor in the pines.
Private Firepit
Interior
Interior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4960 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Shevlin, MN
  • Place, La Salle Lake State Recreation Area
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Itasca State Park
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Bemidji State University
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A Cozy Cabin in the Woods, Many Trails And A Little Lake


We are surrounded by wildlife out here, and lots of towering pines. The cabin is tucked into the forest with rolling hills, solid forest and tons of trails. The little lake is secluded, not developed and the kayaks/canoe/row boat are free to you to use. In June and July the lake is great to paddle, by August it is quite weedy and less desirable to paddle. After the weeds die down in the fall it is fun to paddle again. It is full of wildlife and beautiful flowers and plants all season. Swans come to visit, beavers, and all sorts of creatures. There is an additional lake much bigger than ours less than a mile down the dirt road that is wonderful to paddle as well all season long . The cabin was designed for a couple but we added a bunk bed because so many of our guests want to bring more family. There is a private campfire area landscaped in a little cove with big boulders right out the cabin's front door. The cabin has a queen bed and a bunk in the open living space. A propane fireplace sets in the center of the cabin, a full kitchen that is equipped with all eating/cooking utensils, coffee maker, toaster, blender, crock, & baking sheets, an open living space, the bathroom is custom built with a double headed shower with a built in bench, custom sink and shelves, all the linens are provided and meticulously cleaned for the kitchen, bed, & bath. We outfit the cabin with children's games, coloring, etc. , adult's games like cribbage, family conversation starters, puzzles, books & magazines & don't forget the DVD collection if you want to hole up and watch movies! Outside, the deck wraps around so you can watch the wildlife, which has included bear, turkeys, deer, tons of squirrels and rabbits, a porcupine that tried to eat our front door, birds and many others. We supply chairs for sitting and a charcoal BBQ grill. A starry sky here is amazing and can be so quiet at night it is gorgeous. A Winter stay is my favorite, as we leave snowshoes for the guests and it is the most secluded time of the year. Our guests have even brought and decorated Christmas trees! Since we are right on the snowmobile trail guests can hop right on their snowmobiles for a day on the trails too. ATVs are welcome here as well and there are epic trails 25 minutes away. 100's of feet of forest separate you from the nearest anything on the property, the cabin is private. There are 200 acres all together to explore and hundreds of acres of public land too. We operate as The Black Lantern Resort and privacy is our forte. All the acreage is very fun to explore. The lake is great for spotting wildlife and beavers since they built a hut and dammed up the lake, it is fun to fish too, not for swimming though. We have a little dock house that has life jackets and some fishing gear in it that our guests are welcome to use. A playground is there for the children too:) We encourage people to bring bicycles as well. Please, please understand that we do not accept pets, we can't do it, please do not ask. We have had costly damage done from when we used to welcome pets. We now are pet free inside the cabins and cater to those with allergies. People with allergies take this very seriously because a pets presence can physically harm them. Thank you for understanding our policy to protect our cabins and guests.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
We love children! There is lots to explore!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Our apologies, but we can't do this any longer.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests may smoke outside.
Call or text day or night, if you have a concern we want to do what we can to help! Never hesitate or be afraid to call us up!
No pets of any size, hair length, or anything. As bad as this sounds we have had horrible experiences that have done costly damage to our cabin.

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
Property # 609346

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Shevlin

Located in Shevlin, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. Headwaters Science Center and Paul Bunyan Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Sculpture Walk and Paul Bunyan's Animal Land. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Shevlin, MN

What's nearby

  • La Salle Lake State Recreation Area - 22 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Itasca State Park - 30 min drive - 35.9 km
  • Itasca State Park - 31 min drive - 38.5 km
  • Lake Itasca - 31 min drive - 37.7 km
  • Bemidji State University - 34 min drive - 45.6 km

Getting around

  • Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Solway Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Silver Creek Saloon - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Country Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪S&S Outlet - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Moab Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Cozy Cabin in the Woods, Many Trails And A Little Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Cozy Cabin in the Woods, Many Trails And A Little Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Cozy Cabin in the Woods, Many Trails And A Little Lake?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Cozy Cabin in the Woods, Many Trails And A Little Lake located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from Mississippi River and 11.8 mi (18.9 km) from La Salle Lake State Recreation Area. Sanford Bagley Medical Center and Itasca State Park are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 85 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space with beautiful ambiance and all the comforts of home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was clean and comfortable. Beautiful property! We will stay here again when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a much needed weekend away
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annie has a beautiful home. The pictures do not due it justice. It is far more than you can imagine. It made a great base for adventures in the area. It was warm and cozy. Check one off the bucket list and made it to the headwaters of the Mississippi.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cabin

Wonderful cabin in the north woods guaranteed to give you quiet and relaxation!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Korre S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin and location

We absolutely loved the cabin and will be back for sure. The setting in the woods is perfect and we enjoyed every minute of it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend away

What a cozy little cabin that had everything you could need and then some. We were able to explore the trails, check out the parks near by and enjoy everything the area had to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

We stayed at this location to be back and forth to Bemidji. We were looking for a cabin and this one was wonderful! All the amenities of a cabin (games, books, etc.) were provided and the host was charming! We highly recommend this location and hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best anniversary!

Perfect place to get away with family, or as a couple! We planned and booked our next trip back before we left! We will never go anywhere else after our lat 2 exceptional stays at the Black Lantern!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stuart K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely loved this place!

The property was excellent! In some ways exactly as described, in some ways a little better. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

better than expected cabin

The cabin was even more beautiful than what the pictures showed. We never left the grounds because it had everything we wanted - hiking, kayaking and bird watching. I loved that it had no wifi, but did have a great dvd collection and lots of board games. Anne (our host) was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway!

We were looking for a weekend getaway to enjoy each other's company and the wilderness. Loved everything about it!! Hope to go again soon! They were even so kind to help with a special request.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheila B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

School Reunio

We came for the Bagley zschool reunion. Didnt enjoy any amenities, we just slept there
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Cabin was wonderful. Was very peaceful sitting on the deck with our morning coffees listening to all of mother nature. If you enjoy being isolated in the woods i would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Time

Visited Black Lantern's Cabin Eleanor for a long weekend with my cousins and aunt. It was a perfect location and Annie was amazing in making sure.we had everything we needed. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

3 day stay

The Eleanor Cabin was just as cute and cozy as described. We loved the views, listening to the birds and an evening by the fire pit. The location was close to Itasca State Park, Bemidji, and our friends living in the area. We recommend a stay at the Black Lantern Resort. Thank you so much for all of the thoughtful details of everything included with the cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonya B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

We were over due for a getaway and relax. Our stay melted away all the stress of our daily schedules of work and fixing up our trailer house. The only thing we regret is it wasn't a longer stay. We are looking into reserving Eleanor again, when we can find open spots.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We stayed at Cabin Elenor, and loved how cozy it was. Spacious for a family of 3, plenty of board games, movies, and books as well. They also had a full kitchen with supplies, and fully running refrigerator and water. Bathroom was clean and was supplied with hygiene items as well. The only con inside the cabin was that the sink in the bathroom was backed up, and started filling with dirty water right away, so we had to brush and wash our hands in the kitchen sink. The outside was wonderful. It has a deck you can walk directly out to, and we ate breakfast there outside and enjoyed the scenery. They also had a nice little fire pit right outside the cabin, which was surrounded by large boulders; it made it feel very warm and secluded. They also have plenty of trails for hiking, riding an ATV, and playing area for children, which included a swing set just a short walk from the cabin, as well as a half court basketball court and hoop. Many things to love about this place! We will be back someday.
Outside the cabin on the deck
Other side of the deck
Walkway to the cabin from vehicle
The main living space
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and Comfortable

This cabin and the amenities are an example of what a rental place should be!! Best communication with owner, very clean, everything you would need including the spaces to set up your belongings, hand your clothes and even a box of tissues!! The property was beautiful and the entertaining squirrels and deer near the cabin made it special. Highly recommend staying at the Eleanor cabin!! Thank you so much, Annie!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Solo Getaway

I wanted a little cabin in the woods and I got just that! It was perfect for me to get away and connect with nature again. The kayak was a fun activity but I brought my own fat bike, a book, and my guitar and it was perfect! I would recommended this to anyone else who wants to do the same and doesn't have a large party. A max of 4 is comfortable there.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Reprieve

Eleanor (the cabin) is rustic inside and out but with modern touches. The dual walk-in shower was a delight! The property is quiet and peaceful, the perfect place to relax, unwind and unplug. Outdoor activities are within easy driving distance. Annie, the host, is terrific. She returns calls and texts promptly. If you are looking for a rustic but comfortable getaway this is the place for you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property!

We were here 1 night with our 16 year old and 6 year old, and then 2 more nights with only our 6 year old (our 16 year old was joining a school trip). It was perfect for our needs. We might be a little crowded to try to come back with all 3 of our kids (an additional child was at camp already when we arrived), but the cabin and the entire surrounding property are certainly charming enough for a return trip. It was so peaceful! The little lake for canoeing or kayaking was super fun and a short walk away. The bathroom with double shower was great, kitchen well appointed. All in all, it was great and we absolutely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ivana K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous sanctuary

My partner and I really enjoyed getting away from the city and being secluded with nature. The trails were very fun to walk on and there are so many birds and animals to see and hear. The cabin was gorgeous and we honestly could’ve packed lighter, as the fully stocked with all the kitchen supplies we needed, there were plenty of games and activities to do to occupy us during our stay. Annie was nothing but a gem and was available and enthusiastic to answer any and every question we had and really seemed to prioritize our comfort. 10/10 would recommend. Planning to come back very soon!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An excellent stay!

My partner and I came for a weekend away from our devices to relax and recharge, and this definitely delivered. The cabin was clean and cozy, the wrap-around porch made for a really nice spot to enjoy meals and the outdoors, and all the necessities were adequately stocked (toiletries, firewood, towels, etc.). Annie, the property manager, was very easy to communicate with and responsive to any issues that came up (there really weren't any). The only thing that could have been better was a more private location. The cabin itself is secluded, but it is part of a larger resort with an RV park and one or two other cabins. This was a small issue for us; a few cars/atvs passing by our cabin from time to time when we were hoping for a more isolated stay. Overall, this did not detract from our experience, but it is useful to know if you are looking for something more isolated/private.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for a weekend get away Host was awesome Had a great time four wheeling and going on a scavenger hunt
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by Annie Plocher

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My name is Annie Plocher and we run this place with every family member and friend we can! It takes an army
:) We all just love this place, it is a meticulously maintained property and lots of fun. We are easy breezy people and are here to help you do nothing or everything and enjoy yourself!

Why they chose this property

My family vacationed to a LITTLE cabin in the woods right by here where we indulged by cooking on a wood stove, pumping our own water and using kerosene lamps instead of electricity, and card games instead of TV. I have not been able to shake this part of the forest and it is where my heart is. I came back to Northern MN the first chance I realized I couldn't live without it.

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