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The Sooner by the Lake

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Backus, MN
  • Place, Lindsey Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Horseshoe Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Rainy Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Backus

Located in Backus, this cabin is on the waterfront, a 4-minute drive from Lindsey Lake and 9 minutes from Rainy Lake. .This cabin is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Horseshoe Lake and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Big Portage Lake.

What's nearby

  • Lindsey Lake - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Horseshoe Lake - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Rainy Lake - 8 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Big Portage Lake - 10 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Birch Lake Park - 13 min drive - 10.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Corner Store, Restaurant & Gun Shop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Salty Dog Saloon & Eatery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Backus American Legion - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Willard's Saloon - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪J&B Saloon And Eatery - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Sooner by the Lake

Summary:
Immaculate Pine Mountain Lake home nestled in the quaint town of Backus. This 4-bedroom 3-bath home is 2 blocks from the Paul Bunyan trail offering hiking, biking and snowmobiling. This is located only 2 blocks from the public boat launch for Pine Mountain Lake where you can enjoy great fishing, boating and fun. Come and experience the lakes area and the amazing sunsets!

The Space:
This home has a main level bedroom with king bed and full bathroom. Vaulted ceiling with ceiling fans along with wood fireplace. There is AC in this home along with a fan that brings up cooler air from the basement level. The switch is on the wall by the kitchen entrance. There is a ceiling fan in the upstairs bedroom and there is a work station as well and a 3/4 bathroom. Lower level bedroom has a king bed and the other lower level bedroom has a futon and 2 single beds which are bunks. Selection of games along with smart TV on main level and lower level. The back screened in porch has comfortable seating and access to the propane grill. There are 2 new adult bikes and 2 new kid bikes available to use for you as you wish. 2 kayaks with paddles are also for guest use. There are 2 adult life jackets and 1 child jacket along with 4 bike helmets if you need them. The famous Paul Bunyan Bike trail is 2 blocks away and the public access to Pine Mountain lake is north 2 blocks on Washburn Ave. Great restaurant in town on main street features burgers and more! Bait shop and restaurant on HWY 371 only a minute or 2 away at the Corner Store. Pine Mountain Lake features very good fishing and you can also enjoy all your water recreation. There is a dock provided on this property you may tie up if you wish. Please watch the weather. It is shallow for a ways out but it does stay about 1.5 to 2 feet deep depending on lake levels, so most boats and pontoons can navigate. The shoreline is a semi loam softer bottom with some weeds. Fire ring is down by the lake with 2 lawn chairs. Please bring your own firewood, you are welcome to any firewood left on the property. Propane grill is on the back deck and ready for your use. Kitchen is fully stocked along with Keurig coffee maker. There is small Blvd that runs in front of this property.

Other Things to Note:
* All cancellations follow booking platform rules as outlined. Refunds do not include credit card processing fees, those are non-refundable.
* For non-Airbnb bookings, final charges will include credit card processing fee.
* This property allows a max of 2 dogs at a $50 fee per pet for the entire stay.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a sofa bed.
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

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • 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

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Charge may apply

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
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

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The Sooner by the Lake Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Myron S., Iowa City Iowa USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property. A/C worked great, fishing was good. Really enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi M., Big Lake

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice quiet cabin

Nice cabin. Everything was as it was listed. Very shallow beach area not good for swimming but we didn’t mind as we brought our own boat. Only downside is no real grocery stores near by. The market in town is far to expensive to try to get groceries for 8-9 people for the week
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

great price for a weekend

great place took a little bit to figure out the lights and the fans, switches behind the curtains. but not far from Brainerd and quiet neighbors.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S., Elko, mn

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Great quiet location, plenty of room for 6 adults a baby. Nice fire pit in front of the water and dock for your boat
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024