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{Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park

Lake Itasca guestroom with free WiFi

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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Shevlin, MN
  • Place, Itasca State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mississippi Headwaters
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Itasca State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Lake Itasca

On lake.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Mississippi River and 2 miles (3 km) of Itasca State Park with a stay here. Mississippi Headwaters and Lake Itasca are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Itasca State Park - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Lake Itasca - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Mississippi Headwaters - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Itasca State Park - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Heart Lake - 14 min drive - 5.9 miles

Getting around

  • Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lobo's Bar and Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Douglas Lodge Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mary Gibbs Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪itasca junction cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Becida Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive

About this property

{Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park

Located less than a 1/4 mile from the North Entrance of Itasca State Park. This is Unit 1 of Big Timbers (there are 4 attached units in total). Stay here to enjoy all the amenities that Itasca State Park has to offer! Not only will you be able to enjoy Itasca State Park, Big Timbers is located approximately 30 miles from Bagley, Bemidji, and Park Rapids. This is the perfect location for your next stay!
* not pictured is now a love seat futon that seats 2 next to the bed.

Please see our other units:
NEW LISTING! 1902 Cabin: https://www.vrbo.com/3782110

Unit 2: https://www.vrbo.com/2832331?unitId=3404344&childrenCount=0&noDates=true&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=earned:vrbo:sharecopylink:USA&utm_content=2832331&oc=Yae9uyfNxeX6JlDqcWJP7

Unit 3: https://www.vrbo.com/2832675?unitId=3404688&childrenCount=0&noDates=true&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=earned:vrbo:sharecopylink:USA&utm_content=2832675&oc=s7gzNzcpkUIEsBa3oqofJ

Unit 4: https://www.vrbo.com/2832733?unitId=3404746&childrenCount=0&noDates=true&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=earned:vrbo:sharecopylink:USA&utm_content=2832733&oc=EjjuqpX1JqHw2hyet4sZ5

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{Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, 48 reviews
{Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock
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. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Frequently asked questions

How close is {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park to the airport?

This hotel is 35.2 mi (41-min drive) away from the Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this hotel.

Does {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park offer free breakfast?

This hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park have a pool?

This hotel does not have a pool.

Does {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park to downtown Lake Itasca?

This hotel is 0.1 mi away from Lake Itasca.

{Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Right on the edge of Itasca State Park. It was the perfect place to stay and meet up with friends that were camping. We didn’t end up bringing our dog, but also appreciated that was an option. Clean and comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaliyah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place was great! We stayed during Labor Day weekend and the location is perfect. The space was clean, comfortable, and the host was quick to respond.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The bed is wonderfully comfortable. We loved the spacious bathroom. Plenty of natural light. Great location right outside the park entrance. We recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Liked how close it was to Itasca State Park!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was nicely kept. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Top-notch accommodations!

I have nothing but good to say about the host and the lodging! I hope this property is available if I find myself in the area again soon! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ric B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice room

Very nice place. Sparsely furnished. Needed a small dinette instead of only one tv tray. I hope it survived the storm without damage last weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Scott G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Itasca visit

Booked the property only a week before our visit. Super convenient access to the north entrance of Itasca State park.Some items of note: the bathroom door latch did not latch. The pillows kept falling down in the space under the headboard. The water pressure in the shower was only so-so at best. The temperature was very good. Lots of space in the unit - girlfriend suggested a small chest of drawers to unpack stuff into. We did have great interaction with Christine (owner) at the next door ice cream gift shop. Thank you Christine!Scott & Sara
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful place, even in the off season

My wife and I (and our 16-year old dog) came. My wife and I wanted to see the headwaters of the Mississippi. Our dog, blind and deaf, just wanted to be with us. It is a great location, and we really enjoyed the flock of wild turkeys that visited. This was the last trip our dog took with us (we had to put him to sleep shortly after we returned home). I think of Big Timbers with fondness as the last really good memory of our time with the dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter weekend

It’s great place to stay….love the location …love the decor. I have stayed here in the summertime and now in the bitter cold ( -10 degrees/29 below windchill) and still had a fabulous time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

This was a great place to stay over the weekend. The property was clean and nice and its location was great for a visit to Itasca State Park. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just what we were looking for!

New, well done log home room with superb bathroom! Nice view of pine trees! Super close to all the adventures at Itasca State Park with convenience store nearby and Lobo's Restaurant down the road was amazing! Great area close to Mississippi Headwaters
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place to stay

First off, Christine was very quick to answer any communication you sent her. Big Timbers was clean and welcoming. It was close to the North entrance of Itasca State Park, so we didn't have to drive to far. If we go back to that area again, we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

The unit was clean, modern and larger than expected. The bathroom was also very large. The bed was comfortable. It is very close to Itasca state park if that is your destination. We only used the room to sleep as we were visiting friends at a near by cabin. We rented it twice in 3 weeks and wouldn’t hesitant to book it b again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annett P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome getaway!

We had a very nice stay! Very close to Itasca State Park for hiking. Very quiet and management was awesome! Would highly recommend checking it out!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

Property was nice, room was clean, bed was comfortable. It is right across the road from the NorthEntrance to Itasca state park
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Clean and great location

This is our second stay at the Timbers. I like the updated accommodations. The decor has the up north feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Itaska vacation

Our room Was right across the road from Itasca state park North entrance. There are. 2 restaurants within a short drive of the room and a convenience store located right across the road for drinks and snacks and gas and an ice cream shop. Right there at the cabin that also serves pizza.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Big Timbers

WE THOROUGHLY ENJOYED OUR STAY. EVERYTHING WAS PERFECT. OUR ROOM WAS CLEAN AND COMFORTABLE, AND SURPASSED OUR EXPECTATIONS.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Itasca State Park and Big Timbers

Location was right outside the north gate of Itasca State Park. Everything was set for us in advance and we were able to check in without any issues. Our stay was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zach G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Log Cabin

The host was awesome and extremely responsive. They have a gift shop right beside the motel / log cabin. This was convenient as there was times I was not able to make food on the grill and I was able to pick up a pizza or hot dog. I was also able to get ice cream when I was craving some which was awesome. I highly recommend Big timbers as it is a repeat spot that my family will go to each summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

One-week Fall Stay

This was a well appointed authentic Northwoods themed motel room. Brand new. Modern decor. Very comfortable. Christine, the host, was responsive and very friendly. It is obvious she and her family have taken great pride to make a first class property. We will definitely recommend it to others and stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023