Year Round - Ash Lake Private Cabin

My wife and our two daughters (ages 4 1/2 and 7) stayed at this cabin for two nights. We basically wanted to see the Northern Part of Minnesota while enjoy some fishing and possibly swimming. It was already a little chilly so we did not do any swimming, however, we did plenty of fishing. It's a great lake for fishing, hardly anyone out there. We caught plenty of perch, sunfish, bass, crappie, and our youngest daughter even caught a large walleye with her tiny fishing pole using only a nightcrawler as bait! The owner's cabin was just next door and was very informative and great to have around. There are two docks on which you can fish or take the boat out just a little ways - we did both. There is a pit for a bonfire and the cabin is clean. The shower is a little tight but we made do. Would we be back? Probably and for definitely for more than two nights. It's great for fishing and tranquility, except for the occasional nearby train that goes by. All in all we had a great time and really enjoyed ourselves.

We had a very nice, week long stay at this beautiful cabin on Ash Lake. It is quite a drive from the cities, but definitely worth it! The cabin itself was fantastic--very cozy, clean, and it had great amenities (newer appliances, washer/dryer, fluffy towels, etc). The lake and surrounding area are stunning--we are definitely tempted to someday find our own place! We really didn't catch any fish, but apparently the people that rented the week before caught a bunch. It is a quiet lake that isn't overly populated, so it is very peaceful and serene. The one thing that detracts from that--the trains that come raging through at all hours of the day! Unfortunately, the tracks are quite close to the property, so there is no escaping the noise. Although you kind of get used to it, it could be a serious dealbreaker. We also didn't realize that the cabin is situated right next door to the owner's lake house. Although they are very friendly and welcoming, we found it rather awkward to be right across the yard from them--certainly not the "private" getaway we were looking for. I would suggest checking to see if they'll be there the days you book if you are wanting some privacy. It did work in our favor to have them there for a few days. The grill wasn't working, so they did provide us with a substitute. Our dog managed to lock herself in the bathroom and they kindly got a ladder and crawled in through the window to rescue her! And after having major problems with the boat and motor we had rented from them, they did allow us to use their personal boat for the last few days of our stay--while it was very generous of them, it was still frustrating that we had to struggle with the faulty motor and lose some time on the lake because it wasn't in proper working order and shouldn't have been offered as a rental in its condition.

Some suggestions: Bring bug spray--the biting flies are ridiculous! Bring chairs for the patio and campfire--we were thankful we packed ours because there was no outdoor furniture provided. Check out the Vince Shute Bear Sanctuary! We were pleasantly surprised by how many bears were there and the cubs' antics are very entertaining.

All in all we had a very nice time and would recommend the cabin!

My Wife and I and my 2 boys recently stayed here. We were lucky enough to meet the owners who were leaving when we arrived, they are great people and very accommodating. We also were able to meet the caretaker Marilyn, she does great job and will help you anyway she can.

I thought that the cabin was even better than the way it looked in the pictures, we loved it, very cozy. We were able to catch fish right of the dock and had a great time swimming. There was a air conditioning window unit in the loft which did help keep it a little cooler. We hope to go back in the future.