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SanbornShores! Swimming|Water Toys|FamilyFrndly

Backus cabin with kitchen

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Smart TV, books
Dining
Smart TV, books
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1696 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Backus, MN
  • Place, Rainy Lake
    โ€ช2 min driveโ€ฌ
  • Place, Big Portage Lake
    โ€ช4 min driveโ€ฌ
  • Place, Horseshoe Lake
    โ€ช7 min driveโ€ฌ

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About the neighborhood

Backus

On lake.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Backus cabin, you'll find Rainy Lake and Deep Portage Conservation Reserve. Big Portage Lake and Lindsey Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Rainy Lake - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Big Portage Lake - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Horseshoe Lake - 7 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Lake Hattie - 12 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Lake Ada - 14 min drive - 8.3 miles

Restaurants

  • โ€ชCorner Store, Restaurant & Gun Shop - โ€ฌ6 min drive
  • โ€ชSalty Dog Saloon & Eatery - โ€ฌ14 min walk
  • โ€ชWillard's Saloon - โ€ฌ7 min drive
  • โ€ชHarriet Club - โ€ฌ15 min drive
  • โ€ชBackus American Legion - โ€ฌ6 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.

SanbornShores! Swimming|Water Toys|FamilyFrndly

Welcome to the Sanborn Shores โ€“ Lakeside Retreat in Backus, MN

Nestled on the shores of Sanborn Lake, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers the perfect blend of cozy comfort and lakeside adventure. Whether youโ€™re looking to relax or explore, this home is designed for unforgettable memories.

Start your mornings with a cup of coffee on the spacious deck, enjoying the lake views and fresh air. After a day of fun on the water with the provided water toys, unwind by the wood-burning fireplace or enjoy an evening cocktail as the sun sets. The home also boasts a large dock, making it easy to enjoy the water, and the lakeโ€™s clear, calm waters are perfect for swimming.

The home features a beautiful primary suite with a private ensuite bathroom, modern amenities with cabin inspired rooms that will make any lake lover feel at home. The bunk room is ideal for kids, offering a fun and cozy space to sleep and play.

With an open-concept living area, this home is perfect for family gatherings, whether you're enjoying a meal together, playing board games, or simply conversing and relaxing. Thereโ€™s also a carport for convenient vehicle parking.

Located just a short drive away is the popular Salty Dog Eatery, where you can enjoy delicious meals with a local touch after a day on the lake. A massive general store is just down the road as well.

Whether you spend your days swimming, boating, or lounging around the cabin, youโ€™ll leave feeling refreshed, recharged, and ready to return again and again.

AMENITIES
Life jackets
Good swimming lake
Two kayaks
Cornhole
Paddle boat
Games, cards, puzzles
Wood-burning stove and firewood
Grill
Camp fire ring
Bags
Shampoo
Conditioner
Body Wash

THE SPACE (SLEEPS 7)
-King bedroom
-Queen bedroom
-Twin over full bunk bed

Extra sleeping areas (not to increase occupancy)
-Single air mattress in bunk room
-Pull out sofa sleeper in family room
-Pack and play available

PARKING
-There is space for 3 vehicles onsite

PET POLICY
-Sanborn Shores is not pet friendly and no pets are permitted on the property.

MAKE YOUR UP NORTH VACATION UNFORGETTABLE THIS SUMMER WITH THESE ADD-ONS
-On-site private chef services
-On-site wine + charcuterie pairings
-Mobile Sauna rentals
-Mountain biking rentals
-On-site- wellness recovery IVโ€™s
-Local fishing guides
-Delivery of local farm fresh meats and produce
-On-site yoga classes + more in our add on guide!

๐˜พass ๐˜พ๐™ค๐™ช๐™ฃ๐™ฉ๐™ฎ ๐™Ž๐™๐™ ๐™‰๐™ค๐™ž๐™จ๐™š ๐™Š๐™ง๐™™๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™˜๐™š
โ€ข Quiet hours are to be observed from ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฌ๐—ฝ๐—บ-๐Ÿด๐—ฎ๐—บ ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—น๐˜†; no loud music, screaming/yelling, etc.
โ€ข No parties are allowed; this includes bachelor/bachelorette, etc.
โ€ข Noise complaints will result in fines and citations from local law enforcement

Please help us show respect to our neighbors and ensure we can continue to offer this exceptional property to future guests! โ˜บ

๐™‹๐™ก๐™š๐™–๐™จ๐™š ๐™ฃ๐™ค๐™ฉ๐™š
โž A signed rental agreement and safely screening is required to book with us.
โž Smoking is not allowed!
โž Dock and water toy installation and removal are seasonal and based on weather conditions. If you have any questions about when these amenities will be put in or taken out, please donโ€™t hesitate to reach out!
-Must be 25 years of age or older to rent

โ†Ÿ Sanborn Shores is ๐˜ฑ๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ญ๐˜บ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ข๐˜จ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ฃ๐˜บ ๐˜ž๐˜ฐ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฅ๐˜ด ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ž๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ ๐˜๐˜ข๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด โ€” ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜‰๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ฅ ๐˜“๐˜ข๐˜ฌ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด ๐˜ˆ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข'๐˜ด ๐˜ฑ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฎ๐˜ช๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ ๐˜ท๐˜ข๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ข๐˜ญ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ข๐˜จ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฑ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜บ. ๐˜ฝ๐™ค๐™ค๐™  ๐™™๐™ž๐™ง๐™š๐™˜๐™ฉ๐™ก๐™ฎ ๐™ฌ๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™ ๐˜ฝ๐™ค๐™ค๐™  ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐˜ฝ.๐™‡.๐˜ผ. ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™จ๐™–๐™ซ๐™š ๐™ค๐™ฃ ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ช๐™ง ๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ฎ. ๐™€๐™ข๐™–๐™ž๐™ก ๐™ฉ๐™ค ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™ฆ๐™ช๐™ž๐™ง๐™š!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,696 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

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Frequently asked questions

Does SanbornShores! Swimming|Water Toys|FamilyFrndly have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

Does SanbornShores! Swimming|Water Toys|FamilyFrndly offer free breakfast?

This cabin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at SanbornShores! Swimming|Water Toys|FamilyFrndly?

No, there is no casino at this cabin.

What time is check-in at SanbornShores! Swimming|Water Toys|FamilyFrndly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at SanbornShores! Swimming|Water Toys|FamilyFrndly?

Free parking is not available at this cabin.

Does SanbornShores! Swimming|Water Toys|FamilyFrndly have a pool?

This cabin does not have a pool.

Does SanbornShores! Swimming|Water Toys|FamilyFrndly have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cabin.

How close is SanbornShores! Swimming|Water Toys|FamilyFrndly to downtown Backus?

This cabin is 3.3 mi away from Backus.