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Waterfront Cabin on Trout Lake w/ Private Dock!

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Bovey

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A dining area with a table set for six, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern interior with large windows, a sofa, a chair, and a dining table.
A wooden cabin with a stone staircase, a patio with chairs, and a large window overlooking the forest.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a fireplace, a dining area, and a cozy seating arrangement.
A spacious living room with a sectional sofa, a fireplace, and a TV mounted on a wooden wall.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 71250 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Water view

Explore the area

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Bovey, MN
  • Place, Trout Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Myles Reif Center Performing Arts Center
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Pokegama Lake
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bovey

On lake.Stay at this Bovey cabin and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Trout Lake and 2 miles (3 km) of Mud Lake. Swan River and Trout Lake Eagle Wildlife Management Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Trout Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Myles Reif Center Performing Arts Center - 15 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Judy Garland Museum - 16 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • Pokegama Lake - 18 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Greyhound Bus Museum - 45 min drive - 42.4 miles

Getting around

  • Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Smoke On The Water - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Boulder Tap House - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Rapids Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sammy's Pizza & Restaurant - Grand Rapids - ‬13 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.

Waterfront Cabin on Trout Lake w/ Private Dock!

2-Acre Property | 2 Fire Pits | Gas Grill | Kayaks & Canoe

Make waves at 'The Northern JEM,' a 1-bedroom + loft, 1-bathroom, and 3-season porch Bovey vacation rental! With 300 feet of private shoreline and your own dock, it’s a hub for water skiing, fishing, and boating. When you’re ready to explore beyond the water, hit the trails for hiking and biking, tee off at nearby golf courses, or browse shops and restaurants in Grand Rapids. Plan your trip to this Trout Lake cabin today!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom: Queen bed
- Loft: Queen bed & 4 twin beds
- Additional Sleeping: Queen air mattress & portable crib

OUTDOOR LIVING
- Three-season porch w/ dining table
- High chair

INDOOR LIVING
- 46" flat-screen TV w/ Amazon Firestick & DVD player
- Stereo/receiver & wood-burning stove
- Dining table (seats 8)
- No air conditioning

KITCHEN
- Stove/oven, refrigerator & microwave
- Drip coffee maker, toaster & griddle
- Dishware/flatware & cooking basics

ACCESSIBILITY
- 2-story cabin, step-free entrance, full bedroom & bathroom on main level
- Stairs to dock & lake access, in-ground & above-ground steps

PARKING
- Driveway (2 vehicles)
- Additional cul-de-sac parking (vehicles & trailers)

-- THE LOCATION --

- Near boat launches & beaches
- Restaurant on lake: Smoke on the Water
- Golf course on lake: Eagle Ridge Golf Course
- 8 miles to Grand Rapids: Rapids Brewing Company, Dotties Hometown Cafe & Beno's, Brewed Awakenings, Sammy's Pizza Restaurant & Tavern, Lake Lover Vintage, Clara's Cupboard Antiques and More
- 9 miles to Judy Garland Museum
- 11 miles to Forest History Center
- 12 miles to Tioga Beach & Pokegama Lake

-- REST EASY WITH US --

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking inside the cabin. Smoking outside is permitted with proper cleanup of cigarette remnants
- Pet friendly w/ $100 fee (+ fees & taxes, 2 pets max)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This 2-story cabin offers a step-free entrance. The full bedroom and bathroom are on the main level
- Stairs to dock & lake access, in-ground & above-ground steps
- 2 vehicles park comfortably in the driveway; additional vehicles and trailer(s) should park along the cul-de-sac edge. Please do not block private driveway entrances
- The property does not have air conditioning

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,250 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: A maximum of 2 pets are 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 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 first aid kit
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Trout Lake Cabin w/ Private Dock Kayaks & Loft
Trout Lake w/ Private Dock Kayaks & Loft
Trout w Private Dock Kayaks &
Trout Lake Cabin w/ Private Dock Kayaks Loft!
Trout w Private Dock Kayaks L
Trout Lake Cabin w/ Private Dock, Kayaks & Loft! Cabin
Trout Lake Cabin w/ Private Dock, Kayaks & Loft! Bovey
Trout Lake Cabin w/ Private Dock, Kayaks & Loft! Cabin Bovey
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Waterfront Cabin on Trout Lake w/ Private Dock! to the airport?

This cabin is 37 mi (45-min drive) away from the Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Waterfront Cabin on Trout Lake w/ Private Dock! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

How close is Waterfront Cabin on Trout Lake w/ Private Dock! to the beach?

This cabin is 8.3 mi (13-min drive) from Blandin Beach and 12.4 mi (21-min drive) from Tioga Beach and Picnic Area. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Waterfront Cabin on Trout Lake w/ Private Dock! offer free breakfast?

This cabin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Waterfront Cabin on Trout Lake w/ Private Dock!?

No, there is no casino at this cabin.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Cabin on Trout Lake w/ Private Dock!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Waterfront Cabin on Trout Lake w/ Private Dock!?

Free parking is not available at this cabin.

Does Waterfront Cabin on Trout Lake w/ Private Dock! have a pool?

This cabin does not have a pool.

Does Waterfront Cabin on Trout Lake w/ Private Dock! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cabin.

How close is Waterfront Cabin on Trout Lake w/ Private Dock! to downtown Bovey?

This cabin is 3.6 mi away from Bovey.

Waterfront Cabin on Trout Lake w/ Private Dock! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jodi D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the location and the views! Beautiful cabin Paradise in the fall
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Trout lake cabin

Was a very quiet and beautiful place to stay. Had everything needed. Owner was responsive if needed. Would stay again and recommend!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Tara A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Stay

I would recommend to bring your own bath towels. The bath towels there were pretty old and not very nice. The location is quiet and peaceful. The cabin served its purpose for a weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Beautiful cabin

We were in the area for medical reasons. The cabin has beautiful views, lake, trees, wildlife. Inside was equally as beautiful and has everything you could need. Wed stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful space - just what we needed to rest and relax. So pretty and quiet - a peaceful place. Had everything we needed! Owner super responsive and had all the info we needed right at hand.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeanine W.

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

Lovely locale

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The linens (both bedding and the bath/kitchen towels) could use refreshing and/or replacing. But overall the place is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful property with up north feel on a great (super clear) lake. Very Nice!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shay H.

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

Visiting Family

We had the pleasure of staying at The Gem while visiting family in Bovey. It was such a beautiful location (that is saying something considering we are from Alaska) with everything you could need. We had a wonderful time fishing on the lake and were quite successful. The sunroom was a fantastic surprise on arrival. We look forward to staying again while visiting family in the near future.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah O.

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

Quiet solitude!

Enjoyed our stay at this lake home. Very convenient to Grand Rapids and Hibbing with easy access to golf and trails. Bed was comfy. Host was responsive when needed. Loved having the bald eagle pair hanging around along with a juvenile. Were surprised one day by an actual flock of downy woodpeckers flitting through the trees around the cabin!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeanenne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed Sunday thru Thursday. The weather was beautiful. Actually had a glass looking lake one morning when we went kayaking. The loons sang their songs and actually had eagles flying back and forth from our shore to another across the lake. We had everything we needed and will be returning. Lovely at the end of the Cul de sac, neighbors and the lake were very quiet. Just what we needed. The addition of the 3 season porch was a welcome and wonderful surprise. My husband had just gotten out of the hospital and it was perfect for him to sit and enjoy Thank you very much for a lovely experience
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

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

Family lake vacation

This was our first visit to this property and we loved it! I especially loved it being tucked back on a cul-de-sac. We had essentially no traffic and only had neighbors a couple of the days we were there.The property was very well maintained. Our family spent most of our time, when not on the lake, in the 3 season room. I loved the floor to ceiling windows. We spent many hours playing cards in this space. The fishing was great once we figured out the lake! We caught some really nice walleye, smallmouth, and large mouth bass as well a some northerns.My only complaint, although more a suggestion is regarding the shower. The shower is pretty small and it would have been nice to have been able to adjust the direction of the shower head.All in all, we loved this vacation and hope to return!
Sunrise from the dock
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

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

Great Little Cabin on a Nice Lake

We enjoyed our stay at this cabin. We stayed with our young adult children and brought the boat. Positive/Pros: Located on a quiet dead-end road 3 season porch was fantastic Lake is nice/clean water/large in size Public boat landing is close and easy to find Size of cabin/layout was perfect for the 4 of us Dock for boats Plenty of wood for bon fire and wood stove--which we needed one night as it was quite cool Plenty of parking-we were able to park our boat and truck near the cabin Not far from Grand Rapids if you need anything Internet was a nice surprise so my daughter could work on her class while we were there It's quite an elevation change from the cabin to the dock with quite a few stairs so anyone not in good shape may have issues navigating the incline, though there is a bench about half way to rest on.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darla L.

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

You must rent this cabin!!

The Northern Gem was everything we needed and more for our vacation! The cabin and property were spacious and clean. They have chairs and a picnic table for sitting on the patio and have a new porch that was a great place to eat and play games, etc. The owner was very informative and easy to work with! The kitchen is stocked with everything we needed! The only thing that could be improved are the mattresses in the loft! Going down to the dock has a lot of stairs but was great exercise! There is a nice dock by the water. We rented a pontoon from R&R in Grand Rapids. They deliver and pick up!! The cabin is in a great location, very close to Grand Rapids. Our favorite places to eat were Sammies Pizza, Mad Dogs and Rapids Brewery! It is very close to Eagle Ridge golf course, which also has a nice restaurant/ bar/ golf course! Thanks for helping us to have a great vacation!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Andy

We loved it

Our stay at Northern Jem was excellent! The cabin was more than sufficient and we had plenty of room. All of our five children had thier own bed. We very much enjoyed the three seasons room where we ate most of our meals. The property is beautiful and full of birds and squirrels. We saw deer multiple times on the road to and from the cabin. We enjoyed fishing from the private dock (lots of perch there that you can hardly keep off your hook) and fishing from a boat where we caught lots of bass and a few bluegill. Our youngest caught a 17" small mouth bass which he will remember forever. Some reviews mention the steps from the cabin to to dock, so we knew what to expect there. It was a bit of a work out each time, but it's good leg strengthening activity! Communication with the owner was excellent. I had one question during our stay and he responded promptly.
Archival

8/10 Good

Nice Cabin. Lots of stairs to the lake

My husband and I were at Trout lake for a fishing event, and we came early to scout out the lake. We overall had a good stay the Northern Jem. The cabin is very clean, well decorated, and has everything you might need in the kitchen. The owners were responsive with any questions that came up. The area around the cabin was quite beautiful and there were deer that walked through the paths every morning. There was enough parking for our boat trailer and probably 2 other vehicles. We brought our 19 ft Lund fishing boat and the dock was good. There are big walleye, small mouth, and northern in this lake. I also caught a lot of rock bass off of the dock. Overall, this was a nice cabin on a decent fishing lake. Some "words of advice" for summer travelers to this cabin (the following is no fault of the cabin, but I mention because it may provide some guidance with choosing this cabin for your vacation) - We came during a very HOT week with temps in the 90s every day and high humidity (dew points in the upper 60s). The temps usually get down to 50s at night in northern MN, but when we were there they got down to 75ish. We had the windows open with all fans on ect and the coolest it got in the cabin was around 80 degrees most nights. There was one night were we there was a breeze which was SUPER helpful. For perspective, our towels would not dry inside or outside on the line over the night from the heat and humidity. The hot sun was able to dry them during the day though. We are fairly tolerant people, but we were pretty miserable as there was no real “escape” from the heat except to go places in the car for some air-conditioning. So, if you are planning a mid-summer vacation, keep this in mind. -There are over 60+ stairs between the dock and the cabin. Some of the stairs are on a hill/incline so it is more than just stairs. I read on another review that there were stairs, but I didn't anticipate quite this many. We are young and healthy so didn't have any issues with them, but for someone that was older or has joint issues, getting up and down could definitely be an issue. My 70 yo father would not be able to make it up and down the stairs. All of that being said, I would consider coming back in the fall or spring when the weather was cooler.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacy H.

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

Great cabin!

Everything you could need is supplied. The new addition of the 3 season porch is wonderful. We didn’t realize it was so high up from the lake. Enjoyed watching the eagles. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Phillips

Adorable cabin on the lake!

The cabin with all its lovely colors and rustic charm was the perfect getaway. We loved the loft with multiple beds. The new enclosed porch was a great addition where we played games, had meals and hung out. Cabin had all the items we needed for meals, plenty of towels, and games. A cozy spot for family to reconnect, make memories and enjoy each other in a beautiful space. It rained while we were there, so there was some lake time but not as much as we would have liked. We used the canoe which was nice to have available. The grounds surrounding the cabin with the tree canopy was lovely and wonderful. We would definitely book in the future for family vacations. Thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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

Awesome property!

We enjoyed a wonderful week at The Northern Jem. Trout Lake is a gift of nature and this very private waterfront cottage provided an exceptional shoreline to enjoy this lakeside experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hailei X.

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

Nice Place

We enjoyed the cabin vacation. It is quiet and peaceful. We enjoyed the canoe and bonfire.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidi W.

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

Week get away

This was my second time renting here, still as wonderful as I remember from 2 years ago. They also made some updates to the place that are beautiful! Great place to relax with the family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Laudan

Thank you!

Thank you for sharing your cabin with us! We had a lovely relaxing weekend. The space has all the basic things you will need. It's cozy and the star of the show is the view of the lake. The space is getting some finishing touches with the addition of the new sun room, but is still totally wonderful. Classic Minnesota cabin :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Toni Z.

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

Girls weekend

We had a great girls weekend. We loved the loft with all the beds. It was great to all sleep in the same spot! The wood stove was great for those chilly fall nights. The cabin had everything we needed! We will definitely be back!! Probably a girls summer weekend so we can enjoy the beautiful lake!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

A True Northern Gem

We had a great time at Northern Jem. It was exactly what we were hoping for: a log cabin nestled in beautiful fall colored trees, catching fish kayaking on a clear blue lake, cool fall weather and warming ourselves by the wood burning stove. We even got a glimpse of the bald eagle fishing from the lake. A perfect get away. Thank you for sharing your cabin with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

Great place

We really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

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

We loved it!

We had such a wonderful time in this beautiful cabin!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021