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Leech Lake Luxury Retreat - The Botanist

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6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Walker, MN
  • Northern Lights Casino
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Walker City Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Shingnobee Recreation Area
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Walker

In Walker .A stay at this vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Leech Lake and 3 miles (5 km) of Northern Lights Casino. Tianna Country Club and Walker City Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Leech Lake - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Northern Lights Casino - 9 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Walker City Park - 13 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Tianna Country Club - 16 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Shingnobee Recreation Area - 17 min drive - 9.0 miles

Getting around

  • Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shingobee on the Bay - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Northern Lights Casino - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Portage Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Benson's Eating & Drinking Emporium - ‬11 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.

Leech Lake Luxury Retreat - The Botanist

(Note: The Guest Cabin is unavailable for use until April 2025. )

The Botanist sits on the shores of Leech Lake, one of the BEST fishing lakes in the country. You get TWO cabins for your party to enjoy. A 4 bedroom 3.5 bathroom log cabin, and a smaller cozy guest cabin with 1 bedroom, 1 loft bedroom and 1 bathroom.

The outdoor space will boast a barrel sauna, fire pit and screen porch. So you can relax away the stresses with views of the lake.

* 2 log cabins - sleeps 12 total
* 4 bed / 3.5 bath main cabin - sleeps 8
* 2 bed / 1 bath guest cabin - sleeps 4
* Furnished in 2024 with Potterybarn, West Elm and other quality brands
* 4 new luxury bathrooms in 2024
* Located on Leech Lake with private access to the lake
* Canoes and paddleboards free for guest use
* Barrel sauna overlooking the lake
* Games room in main cabin with air hockey table, card/games table, bar, TV, games and books
* 10 mins drive to downtown Walker
* Fully stocked kitchen with foodie gadgets galore
* Dining room seats 12 and overlooks Leech Lake
* Deck overlooking Leech Lake seats 12 with Polywood furniture
* Big Green Egg grilling station perfect for foodies
* Fire pit seats 12
* Driveway parking for up to 5 vehicles
* Fast Wi-fi and smart TVs in both cabins
* Helicopter pad landing area

The Botanist is a luxury log cabin retreat on Leech Lake. With 2 log cabins, the properties comfortably accommodate 12 guests across 6 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms.

The properties were recently renovated to a high standard in 2024 with quality furnishings, and luxury bathrooms.

☆☆ MAIN CABIN ☆☆

As you enter the main cabin you're greeted with a vast great room with vaulted ceilings and a cozy seating area around a grand fireplace.

The kitchen is also located in the great room and has plenty of room to prepare a meal for the entire party. It has new Samsung appliances - dishwasher, fridge-freezer, range, microwave hood. There's also a wine fridge in the island. The kitchen is fully stocked with every gadget you'll need, and a fully stocked coffee and tea bar. There is also informal seating area to enjoy breakfast.

The main floor opens up to a light-filled dining room with views all round to Leech Lake. With a grand live edge slab dining table and seating for 12 people, the dining room is the ideal place for celebratory meals, or even just your everyday dinner.

There is also a powder room and laundry room on the main floor.

The master suite (the Fern Bedroom) can be found on the main floor, with king canopy bed and patio doors that open onto a deck with Polywood loungers for two. There's a large walk-in closet and master bathroom with freestanding soaker tub, walk-in shower and double vanity. You'll find marble floors, quartz countertops and frameless glass shower enclosures in this room for added luxury.

As you head downstairs to the lower walk-out level, you'll find the games room with air hockey table, bar area, large smart TV to watch the game, card / games table, plenty of games and books and grand fireplace.

Off the games room are three bedrooms and a bathroom. To the left is a secondary master suite (the Butterfly Bedroom), with king bed, a large walk-in closet, and master bathroom with shower and double vanity.

To the right you'll find a second king bedroom (the Bee Bedroom) with large closet, and a twin bed room (the Mushroom Bedroom) with two twin beds and large closet.

All bedrooms are themed with a tasteful botanical or naturalist theme to give them a distinct personality.

☆☆ GUEST CABIN ☆☆

The guest cabin is charming and cozy, and continues the botanical / naturalist theme. On the main floor is an open concept living / dining / kitchen area with vaulted ceilings and loft bedroom.

The kitchen has a SMEG fridge-freezer and retro style appliances. There is a locally hand-made live edge bar table with seating for an enjoyable breakfast. There is a fully stocked coffee and tea bar for all your caffeine needs.

On the main level you will also find a twin bed room (the Flora Bedroom) with two twin beds and smart TV, ideal to keep the kids entertained.

There is a full bathroom on the main level with a shower and single vanity. Marble floors and quartz counters are continued in this bathroom as well.

Upstairs you'll find a loft bedroom (Pine Tree Loft) with queen bed and beautiful views of the tree canopy.

☆☆ OUTSIDE ☆☆

Outside the properties you'll find a firepit with 12 Polywood Adirondack chairs. There's a relaxing screen porch overlooking the lake to enjoy a bug-free evening drink. There are two balcony decks with Polywood bar seating for 12 on the main deck and Big Green Egg grill station, and 2 Polywood loungers off the master suite.
The guest cabin has the second balcony deck with bar seating for 2.

There's a path that leads down to the Leech Lake with private dock to enjoy the water. There's a variety of paddleboards and canoes to use.

Perhaps the pièce de résistance is the barrel sauna located just outside the main cabin, and is ideal to relax the stresses away

There is a car garage for guest use, and a large driveway that can accommodate up to 5 cars comfortably.

Please Note: The Guest Cabin is unavailable for use until April 2025 due to plumbing issues. While it can still be used for sleeping, the drainage system is not functional.

Property manager

Jo Hanson

Languages

English

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Property amenities

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
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Kayak

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)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 4 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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.
    Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Leech Lake Luxury Retreat - The Botanist to the airport?

This vacation home is 46.8 mi (48-min drive) away from the Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Leech Lake Luxury Retreat - The Botanist have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Leech Lake Luxury Retreat - The Botanist offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Leech Lake Luxury Retreat - The Botanist?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Northern Lights Casino (7-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Leech Lake Luxury Retreat - The Botanist?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Leech Lake Luxury Retreat - The Botanist?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Leech Lake Luxury Retreat - The Botanist have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Leech Lake Luxury Retreat - The Botanist have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Leech Lake Luxury Retreat - The Botanist to downtown Walker?

This vacation home is 3.9 mi away from Walker.

Leech Lake Luxury Retreat - The Botanist Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10 Excellent

Benjamin L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unbelievable Location, Incredible Value

Absolutely beautiful place with tons of amenities and plenty of things to do. Can't recommend highly enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024