Forest Lake Lodge – Sauna, ATV, Fish & Snowmobile

Welcome to Forest Lake Lodge— a cozy 2BR/2BA cabin just 2 miles from Marcell, MN. Nestled on quiet Forest Lake with a wood-fired sauna right on the shore.

Enjoy easy access to snowmobile and ATV trails, plus great fishing and boating. Explore hundreds of nearby lakes in the heart of Itasca`s lake country. Perfect year-round getaway for outdoor adventure and relaxation.

Whether you`re seeking relaxation or outdoor thrills, Forest Lake Lodge offers the ideal escape.

NOTE *Security Camera*

Forest Lake Lodge has everything you need for a relaxing Northwoods retreat:

- Two Kayaks & Life Jackets provided to enjoy the peaceful lake
- Fishing right off the dock or by watercraft - bring your own small boat or use a kayak we provide
- Direct Snowmobile & ATV Trail Access just over a mile away via County Road 45 & Hwy 38
- Spacious Driveway with room for your trailer
- Primary Loft Bedroom with ensuite bath, large closets & workspace
- Multiple Sleeping Options:
--- Queen pull-out sofa in main living room
--- Full pull-out sofa & full bed in lower level bedroom
- Full Washer & Dryer in primary Bedroom closet
- Cozy Fire Options: Outdoor wood firepit and indoor gas fireplace
- Fully Stocked Kitchen
- Linens provided
- Charcoal Grill available
- Smart TVs with streaming access
- Fast Wi-Fi
- Clean, Comfortable & Thoughtfully Prepared

We’re happy to accommodate shorter or extended stays when possible—cleaning fees may vary. Please reach out with questions or for local tips—we’re here to help make your stay unforgettable!

You’ll have full access to the property, including the house, garage, and lakeside sauna—make yourself at home!
Check-in is easy and convenient with a keypad for self check-in.

I give guests plenty of space to relax and unwind, but I’m always available if you need anything.

If there`s anything that could make your stay more comfortable, just let me know—my goal is for this space to feel like a true escape and retreat. I’m available anytime for emergencies, and during regular hours for any non-urgent questions or issues.

It’s super helpful to have good contact info for someone staying at the cabin, just in case I need to reach out with important updates or to resolve something quickly. If we ever need to stop by, I’ll do my best to let you know ahead of time and will always keep any disruptions to a minimum.

Home is located in a peaceful & quiet lake community. Please be respectful of our neighbors property and follow all local laws

Just 3 minutes to everything Marcell has to offer.
15 minutes from Bigfork
40 minutes from Downtown Grand Rapids

A short drive will bring you to amazing local food and drink at Timberwolf Inn & Restaurant or the Pine Cone Cafe or travel a little farther afield to the amazing local brews at Smoke on the Water, Rapids Brewing and Klockow Brewing Co, food and wine at award winning UnWined Up North and coffee shops like Brewed Awakenings as well as many local shops and much more!

Security Cameras: For your safety and the protection of our property, we have exterior cameras monitoring the front entry & parking area only.

Boat Access: You’re welcome to launch a boat up to 16 feet in length from our shoreline and use the dock. Please note, Forest Lake is small and not suitable for larger watercraft. There is no public boat launch on the lake.

Sauna Use: The lakeside wood-fired sauna is available for your enjoyment. Please review and follow the provided instructions carefully, monitor the fire closely, and do not overheat. Kindly clean up after use. **Please note, the idyllic location of the sauna, right on the shore of the lake, does occationally result in some light flooding of the concrete floor**

Property Maintenance: Lawn care and snow removal services occur weekly or as needed. The owner or a provider may be onsite for 1–2 hours during your stay, depending on weather and conditions.

Watercraft & Safety: Kayaks and life jackets are provided. Use at your own risk—please follow all local laws, wear life jackets, and observe water safety at all times. We are not liable for any injuries or incidents on the water.
Please be sure to review all house rules when booking! Home is located in a peaceful & quiet community. All guests staying at the home must be considerate of others in the neighboring area. Noise disturbances will not be tolerated.(quiet hours are between 10pm-7am)
Extra guest fees will be charged if more than noted guests stay the night as cleaning/laundry costs go up.
No parties or events.
Please return all furnishings to their original positions.
Use only firewood that is provided or firewood you purchase. ABSOLUTELY NO cutting of firewood on the property or adjacent properties is allowed.
No burning of trash or any other materials besides firewood.
Keep all outdoor fires within the fire ring.
PET OWNERS: Please keep your pets off of the furniture and plan to kennel them if they are left alone in the house - Please pick up all pet waste (use provided pet waste bags) and dispose in the outdoor trash cans. - Plan to supervise your pets carefully
Pet Owners - Please pick up all pet waste (use provided pet waste bags) and dispose in the outdoor trash cans. - Additional Fees will be assessed for any pet waste cleanup that our cleaners are required to do.
Pets must be on leash or in kennel when outdoors - no exceptions
Pets must be included on the reservation and pet fee paid prior to your arrival
All Guests must be registered, if the size of your party changes please contact us
Be gentle with our plumbing, please DO NOT flush anything except toilet paper down the toilet not even “flushable” items
No Smoking of any kind indoors. Smoking is allowed outdoors take care to dispose of any smoking related refuse responsibly - a $200 penalty will be charged for violations or debris discovered and disposed of by our cleaning crew
There is NO garbage disposal; do NOT put food, oil or debris down sink or any drains
Guests interested in booking longer than two weeks will be required to allow our cleaners to access and clean the cottage, at your expense (will be included in monthly fee), every one to two weeks for the duration of your stay. Schedule for cleaning can be discussed and a mutually agreeable time selected.
PET RULES… We are happy to welcome up to 2 dogs with a max weight of 80lbs combined. We are sorry but we can NOT accommodate cats
Pet fee is $50 per dog per stay. Please be sure that your pet has been added to your reservation and the fee collected
Guests are responsible for cleaning up after their dog. Place pet refuse in a bag and place the bag in the outdoor trash receptacle. Do not place loose stools in any trash receptacles. Additional fees will be assessed if this rule is violated
Dogs must be leashed when outdoors
NO dogs on the furniture, clean up of pet hair will result in extra fees
Please plan to kennel your dogs if they are left alone in the house

Diese Ferienhütte bietet seinen Gästen eine Wäscherei. Die Rezeption ist rund um die Uhr geöffnet.

Diese Ferienhütte in Marcell ist eine Nichtraucher-Unterkunft.