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Beautiful, elegant and restored Historic Lodge in Northern Minnesota.

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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Marcell, MN
  • Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Marcell Family Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Bills Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the area

Marcell

With a stay at this cabin in Marcell, you'll be on the waterfront, just a 2-minute walk from Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center and 13 minutes by foot from Marcell Family Center. .This family-friendly cabin is 26.3 mi (42.3 km) from Mississippi River and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Newburg Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Marcell Family Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Newburg Bay - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Bills Lake - 13 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Burns Lake - 26 min drive - 17.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Riley's Cannibal Junction - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Hayslips Corner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Pine Cone Soup & Sandwich Shoppe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Richie's Marcell Inn and Supper Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Eagles Nest Diner - ‬18 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.

Beautiful, elegant and restored Historic Lodge in Northern Minnesota.

Marcell Lodge is a lodging opportunity in the Edge of the Wilderness area and is located on Ranier Lake. The Marcell Lodge is a restored 2,500 sq ft 4 bedroom, 2 bath log cabin that is on the National Register of Historic Places. This unique, elegant, and beautiful lodge has a full kitchen, air conditioning, 3 levels, large indoor porch, private dock, swimming area, 2 bathrooms, laundry machines, and a very large great room! The Lodge is in a private setting but is located on the site of the Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center so you are in close walking distance from a picnic shelter, interpretive trail, other historic buildings, a fishing pier, outdoor amphitheater, and the Discovery Center itself which includes modern interpretive displays, a gift shop, and environmental education programs throughout the summer. The Marcell Lodge also connects to the sidewalk system which leads to various businesses in Marcell and the Marcell Recreation Area which has a playground, tennis courts, and a paved trail.
Terrific Fishing
Located on Ranier Lake and the site of the Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center
Private Dock & Swimming Area
Near Numerous Outdoor Recreation Opportunities
Campfire Pit with firewood provided
FREE Wifi
Boat, canoe, kayaks, paddle boards, and paddles Included with rental
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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 not allowed

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Beautiful, elegant and restored Historic Lodge in Northern Minnesota. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Creig A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful, historic log cabin (updated for modern conveniences) at the edge of the wilderness. We enjoyed our stay tremendously.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen S., Bemidji, USA

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is the 2nd time we've stayed here and it is always so peaceful! The cabin is beautiful, the supplied water activities were a hit with the whole family, and the new firepit was a nice addition to see and use! Tim was very easy to work with and kept us updated on some things that impacted our stay (plumber had to come and fix a toilet after we checked in and the oven didn't work). The plumber was friendly, professional, and fast! I can't recommend this cabin and town enough! Love the atmosphere and the history behind it. Always 5 stars from me!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was wonderful. The place was very clean and well stocked on everything we needed for the stay. Having the boat’s available was just another bonus. Would highly suggest it for your family vacations
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely historic cabin

Spacious cabin that was perfect for the whole family to enjoy some time together in the north woods. Great combination of boats and paddle boards for fishing and playing in the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elissa D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful property

We loved staying here! Beautiful property, extremely clean, great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe T., Bolingbrook, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Second stay

Just finished our second stay and we loved it just as much as the first time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne O.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful historic cabin with all the essentials. Extremely well stocked with kitchen tools and bedding. The cabin was very clean and comfortable. Having the use of the boats was great. No issues. A 5 star rating!
Dinner in kitchen with family.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Up North Experience

Beautiful historic log cabin with all the amenities you would want. The grounds are well kept and very scenic. The area is very peaceful, relaxing, and interesting. This is our second year coming to the Marcel Lodge and have had a fantastic experience both times.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful site, very clean, great fishing, we had a ball!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samir B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation weekend

Great cabin and lake we enjoyed staying there and hopefully we will be back soon
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Frieda L.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Snowmobile Getaway

Beautiful and cozy place. Very clean and has everything you would need. Only negative thing is we all agreed upon is beds could be a little more comfortable. Definitely will stay again when in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent!

Wonderful place, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madge A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome little gem!

We have a lovely time at the Marcell Lodge. Quaint and highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Rustic Getaway

Beautifully renovated while staying true to the original architecture of the building.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana J W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect little get away tucked into the forest

We are so happy with our whole stay! The cabin was absolutely perfect! The attention to all the details from how well the kitchen was set up to the water toys and boat were amazing. We are already talking about returning! convince our sons to join us s well
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Our 2nd stay at the Marcell Lodge. Can't say enough about how wonderful the lodge, grounds, lake, privacy, area, and service support are. We will be back!
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful spot

The cabin was wonderful. It was very clean, plenty of room, plenty of towels and supplies. Having a little beach to ourselves was amazing. The boat and dock were great. Every one of us said we have to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend family getaway

We really enjoyed our stay at the lodge. There are many modern amenities within this historic building. The central air was key during our late July stay! The detail and craftsmanship of these old CCC buildings is breathtaking. Great beach and fire pit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen S., Bemidji, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual Family Trip

We had another amazing stay! We’ve been coming for 5 years. Great campfire area, nice fishing boat, paddle boards, and kayaks. Private location is very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay.

Enjoyed our stay. Lots of nature and excellent fishing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!

We had a wonderful time. The lodge is beautiful! The view of the lake and the lake itself are amazing! The privacy was so nice and peaceful. We will definitely be coming back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024