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Biwabik Bunkhouse near Giants' Ridge

Family-friendly ski-in/ski-out vacation home with free WiFi

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Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 183565 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Aurora, MN
  • Place, Vermilion Trail Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Biwabik City Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Aurora

Near the slopes.You'll find Vermilion Trail Park and Biwabik City Park within 3 miles (5 km) of this vacation home. Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort and Chamonix Chair are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Vermilion Trail Park - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Biwabik City Park - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Helsinki Chair - 9 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Calgary Chair - 10 min drive - 5.5 miles

Getting around

  • Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rudy's Bar and Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Copper Nickel Public House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Vi's Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burnt Onion Kitchen & Brews - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Biwabik Bunkhouse near Giants' Ridge

Beautiful lake home on Embarrass Lake, 5 miles to one of the premiere ski and golf resorts in Minnesota, (the Quarry and Legend) and just over 60 miles north of Downtown Duluth. Almost 3600 square feet with nearly 200' of beautiful and sandy lake shore with a gorgeous swimming beach with two docks and a boathouse. Pontoon boat on site is available for rental, as well!

Gaze at the stars from the beautiful wrap-around deck. Spend the day relaxing in the shallow sandy water. Enjoy the evening with a bonfire on the beach shore, playing bags from the walkout basement, with tons of activities to keep the family busy: playground, dartboard, Air hockey table, Shuffleboard table, pac-man video games, pellet smoker/grill, foosball, sauna, wet bar, TV's, Internet, and too many other things to list!

Bonfires, star gazing, wildlife, 1000's of acres of public land, OHV/ATV Trails, Paved biking trails, and Giants' Ridge (skiing, snowshoeing, golf, top notch restaurant, ....) being a stones throw from the property... We truly believe there is something for everyone at this beautiful retreat.

Local Amenities Nearby:
--2.6 Miles from "The Quarry" Golf course at Giants' Ridge, routinely ranked as one of, it not THE top course in MN.
--5.2 Miles from the chalet at Giants' Ridge.
--5.9 miles from "The Legend" at Giants' Ridge, ranked as one of the top 10 golf courses in the state of Minnesota.
— More of a biker and runner? The entrance to Mesabi trail (135 mile long paved trail) can be seen across the lake from the house.
--Less than 10 miles to Hundreds of miles of OHV trails for all of your 4-wheeling and Side-by-side adventures.
*Not to mention the pontoon boat available for rental, floating pad, canoe, yard games, and other aquatic amenities. Come and stay with us 😊

Pontoon rates:
1 day: $250
2 or more days: $200/day
(+$500 refundable damage deposit)

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snow sports gear
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,565 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

All events and outdoor activities must be done by sunset. Exceptions are campfires and other low volume activities.
Any explosions or explosives (I.e. ammunition, weapons, fireworks, etc…) are prohibited at this location.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
All events must be pre-approved by owners.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: All events must be pre-approved by owners.
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30. Note from host: All events must be pre-approved by owners.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Biwabik Bunkhouse near Giants' Ridge to the airport?

This vacation home is 34.5 mi (55-min drive) away from the Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Biwabik Bunkhouse near Giants' Ridge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Biwabik Bunkhouse near Giants' Ridge to the beach?

This vacation home is 15.7 mi (22-min drive) from Veterans Park Ely Lake Beach.

Does Biwabik Bunkhouse near Giants' Ridge offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Biwabik Bunkhouse near Giants' Ridge?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Biwabik Bunkhouse near Giants' Ridge?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Biwabik Bunkhouse near Giants' Ridge?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Biwabik Bunkhouse near Giants' Ridge have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Biwabik Bunkhouse near Giants' Ridge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Biwabik Bunkhouse near Giants' Ridge to downtown Aurora?

This vacation home is 3 mi away from Aurora.

Biwabik Bunkhouse near Giants' Ridge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nicolas h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I heavely recommand this place
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roz S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a great time. Our grandsons loved all the games. We were able to sled on the hill in the yard with them. Giants Ridge was so convenient. The whole family wants to go back next winter.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

margaret s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything is always in great condition! The space is super clean, and user friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janell M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely fantastic place! Gorgeous view. Nice everything. Ginormous beautiful place. Very comfortable beds. Well stocked kitchen. Huge bathrooms. Plenty of space. High quality everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect house for a large group. Plenty of room. We were there in the winter, so, lakefront questions are irrelevant. It was very convenient to Giants Ridge.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

margaret s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We hosted Thanksgiving for close family and friends and literally everything we needed for cooking dinner and serving to everyone. Our family was so comfortable and cozy in a snowy wintery wonderland.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

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

Great Stay

The house was ideal for a large group. We really enjoyed our stay at this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy D.

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

Great proximity to Giants Ridge

This was a great location for a large group near Giants Ridge resort and golfing. The house was so beautiful that we seldom left.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica H.

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

Up north getaway!

Great place for for family vacation with all ages!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John P L.

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

Great golf trip.

Very nice, plenty of room, nice setting on lake
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dayne E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend. Picture don’t show just how beautiful this place is!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nick C.

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

Snowmobile race weekend at the ski hill

House is in a great location, has room for everyone. Nice bar downstairs along with lots of games. Would stay again for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon R.

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

Golf outing

Top notch place to stay for a golf outing. Great location, with perfect view of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Review

Excellent place to stay! Boys had a blast! WE WILL BACK BE BACK!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Ski trip

Great owners to work with, great location and beautiful home. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alane A.

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

Ski trip

We had a very enjoyable ski weekend. Kris’s place was perfect for our large family outing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KATHERINE H.

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

Great house for a group

We had a wonderful time at this property - very convenient to Giants Ridge, while still a lot of space and things to do for those that preferred to stay back and relax or play games on site!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke S.

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

Great place

Great place for large groups. The deck could use some work.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alane A.

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

The perfect place

This was the perfect place for a family ski getaway. My Grandchildren loved all the fun things to do and asked to come back again. We were all pleased with the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cara P.

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

Excellent Property and Stay

This is a wonderful place to stay with a large group of people. The house has all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay. There is so much room for everyone to spread out and enjoy themselves. Due to the MN winter weather, we were not able to enjoy the outdoor space.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt and Alissa T.

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

Great Skiing Get-Away

We loved this property and its location to Giants Ridge. We enjoyed quiet morning coffee by the fireplace and low key evenings in the basement. If we get the chance, we would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele A.

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

Family Time

Great place, clean and spacious. Room for all the adults and kids in the family. Lots to do inside and out. Host was wonderful. Hoping to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

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

Holiday getaway

Worked great for our party of 10. We had so much space to be together, but also get away if we wanted to read a book. Would definitely book this again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

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

Fun Trip!

Cabin and property were very spacious and was very well equipped with toys/games for the whole family. Communication with Kris was fantastic and the rental of the boat was a great addition.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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