Cozy Gnome A-Frame on the Lake with Sauna | Cabin in Backus

10.0 (2 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  4 Guests
Backus Cabin | Cozy Gnome A-Frame on the Lake with Sauna

2 Bedroom Cabin in Backus

The Cozy Gnome A-Frame Cabin provides you with a relaxing and private escape. Dog friendly! Enjoy a quiet and romantic weekend with your significant other as you sit by the fire with the serene lake views and enjoy the sauna. Or have a fun summer getaway with your kids and dog as you jump off the dock into the lake.
Wood fire place, large windows, well-stocked kitchen, main bedroom, loft bedroom, and bathroom.
3 hours from Minneapolis/St. Paul. 45 minutes from Brainerd.
The property is on 1.9 acres and features a private space with lots of trees, southern exposure, and lake access.
Dog friendly! Includes a wood-fired sauna!
Great high-speed WiFi - perfect for working or streaming movies. Note: the cabin does not have a TV, so you will need to bring your own device.
The cabin includes one main bedroom on the first floor with a queen bed and a lofted bedroom with two beds that pull out with a trundle bed to be used as two full beds or four twin beds.
The kitchen is well-stocked with Brita filter, dishes, silverware, cups, wine glasses, cooking utensils, pots and pans, small baking sheet and other baking dishes, coffee maker and grinder, toaster, crock pot, stove, oven, fridge, and microwave.
There is plenty of firewood outside for you to use for free.
The cabin does not have a washer/dryer on site.
Unfortunately trailers cannot be driven on our private road as there is a small bridge, so boats are not allowed. There is a stand up paddle board onsite you can use.
Note: in winter, the private road is sometimes not plowed regularly. Please be prepared with a reliable vehicle (we recommend four wheel drive). We do not live in town to pull you out if you get stuck.
Our charming retreat is nestled at the end of a remote, private road, and meant to offer peace and privacy. Please note that the road is unpaved and single lane, so drive with care as you may encounter wildlife, neighbors, kids, dogs, and other vehicles. Additionally, there is a single lane bridge located on the private road that prohibits RVs, boat trailers, and non-passenger vehicles.
Due to the secluded and remote nature of The Cozy Gnome, a lien/waiver release is required to use the private road to access the cabin. We will send it to you to sign after you book. We also recommend a four-wheel drive vehicle, especially after heavy storms or during winter.
We look forward to welcoming you!

Cozy Gnome A-Frame on the Lake with Sauna is located in Backus. Cozy Gnome A-Frame on the Lake with Sauna provides accommodation, featuring Pet Friendly, View, Ocean View, among other amenities. This Cabin features Pet Friendly, View, Ocean View, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Cozy Gnome A-Frame on the Lake with Sauna has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cabin because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cabin, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cabin has a friendly neighborhood, and the Backus has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cabin in Backus, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • 1 bathroom
Bedroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Coffee grinder
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
Ocean view
  • Beach towels
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 1 total pets
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Kayak on site
Entertainment
  • Games
General
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1000 sq ft (93 sq m)
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
Guest Services
  • Playground
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Spa
  • Sauna

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
1 total pets pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Zachary S.
Aug 6, 2025 10:31:31 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: The property and cabin were wonderful. Great nights grilling and hanging out in seclusion. While the lakeshore at the property was quite weedy, we enjoyed our time there very much.
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