What make our Call of the Loon Cabin special? It is lakeside and has spectacular panoramic views of Big Lake. 1,800 acres of water, 14 islands, and numerous inlets and bays. Big Lake is a remote place of rugged beauty. Do more than look - get out there. Bring your boat or rent one of our fishing boats or a pontoon boat. A day on Big Lake with family and friends is what cabin time is all about at Minnesota's most remote drive-in resort. Call of the Loon is one of our private 15 cabins at Big Lake Wilderness Lodge.
Dine in. Prepare meals in the well-equipped kitchen with a gas stove and oven, microwave, drip coffeemaker, toaster, refrigerator/freezer, and plenty of dinnerware and cookware. Dine out. Prepare meals on the Weber grill using our BBQ utensils and eat outside on the picnic table or on the deck with patio furniture. Taste some local flavor and let others prepare your meals. Ask us about some nearby eating out options.
Satellite Tv
Sleeping arrangement: Double bed in bedroom #1, twin over double bed in bedroom #2. Double-sized sofa sleeper. Full bath with tub.
FREE Pontoon when you rent this cabin. You buy the gas.
Unique Features
Big Lake Wilderness Lodge is on the scenic Echo Trail, which winds from Ely, MN to Crane Lake, dense pine and birch forests. This is the fishing destination for serious anglers and bobber-fishing kids: Yellow perch and walleye dominate Big Lake. Northern pike, smallmouth bass, black crappie as also present.
Gather around the crackle and warm glow of an early evening campfire in the fire pit. From here you will hear the eerie wail of loons echoing across the water. This is the best time and place to fry up some freshly-caught walleye. Talk about the days adventures and make plans for tomorrow. Maybe visit the Dorothy Molter Museum, the International Wolf Center, or the North American Bear Center.
Things To Do
It’s hard to leave once you get here. We have plenty of activities and water to keep you busy. On site owners will help you with all of your fishing, hiking, and canoeing needs.
Area exploring! BWCA. This is your backyard for the next week: Scenic Echo Trail. Superior National Forest. Big Lake. What does your family like to do? Observe abundant wildlife; take to the hiking trails; take to the water trails on easy to moderate "canoe country” routes; do some serious walleye fishing on Big Lake (one of the DNR's highest rated fishing lakes in northern Minnesota) or other area lakes. You choose.
Things to remember: Beach towels, insect repellent, rain gear, and a compass pointed towards adventure.
Amenities: Rental type
Large-group resort
Access to resort amenities
Wedding venue
Pets considered
Suitable for children
Boat and trailer parking
Seasonal rental
Amenities: Housekeeping
Linens Provided
Guest Laundry Service
Amenities: Utilities/Firewood
Firewood for sale
Amenities: Kitchen amenities
Furnished kitchen
Refrigerator
Stove
Oven
Microwave
Coffee maker
Toaster
Blender
Wine glasses
Mixing bowls
Measuring cups
Pizza cutter
Amenities: Bathroom amenities
Shower
Paper products
Toiletries
Amenities: Onsite recreation
Satellite/Cable TV
Outdoor grill
Outdoor firepit
Amenities: Waterfront recreation
Fishing boat with oars
Fishing boat/motor rental
Canoe(s)
Kayak(s)
Private dock
Shared dock
Fish cleaning station
Amenities: Nearby recreation
State Park
Hiking trails
Bike trails
Mountain biking
Horseback riding
ATV trails
Snowmobile trails
Museum
Downhill skiing
Golfing
Historic sites
Designated scenic highway
Fishing
Boating
Rivers
Lakes
Water sport rentals
Public boat launch
Amenities:
Rental type
Large-group resort
Access to resort amenities
Wedding venue
Pets considered
Suitable for children
Boat and trailer parking
Seasonal rental
Housekeeping
Linens Provided
Guest Laundry Service
Utilities/Firewood
Firewood for sale
Kitchen amenities
Furnished kitchen
Refrigerator
Stove
Oven
Microwave
Coffee maker
Toaster
Blender
Wine glasses
Mixing bowls
Measuring cups
Pizza cutter
Bathroom amenities
Shower
Paper products
Toiletries
Onsite recreation
Satellite/Cable TV
Outdoor grill
Outdoor firepit
Waterfront recreation
Fishing boat with oars
Fishing boat/motor rental
Canoe(s)
Kayak(s)
Private dock
Shared dock
Fish cleaning station
Nearby recreation
State Park
Hiking trails
Bike trails
Mountain biking
Horseback riding
ATV trails
Snowmobile trails
Museum
Downhill skiing
Golfing
Historic sites
Designated scenic highway
Fishing
Boating
Rivers
Lakes
Water sport rentals
Public boat launch
Property styles
Cabin
Cottage
Vacation home
Multi-cabin resort
Log construction
Property settings
On an all-sports recreation lake
Walking distance to water
Lakeview
Wooded
Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA)
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* Please contact owner to ensure availability.
Rates & Specials
BOOK DIRECT
$1470
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$1595
per week
3rd party booking
$1911
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$2074
per week
Based on 4 people.
5/17/2024 to 6/7/2024: $1470/wk
6/8/2024 to 8/16/2024: $1595/wk
8/17/2024 to 10/5/2024: $1470/wk
Nightly rates available
Fee is $95 per week or $19 per night per pet.
Fishing boat, motors and pontoon boats are for rent. Deposits: A deposit of 50% of the cabin rate is required to secure your reservation. Deposits are due within 10 days of your reservation request. Payment in full for reserved cabin and equipment is due at check-in. If your cancellation notice is received less than 60 days in advance of arrival, refunds minus a $150 service fee will be made ONLY IF the cabin is rented to another party for the entire time of the original reservation.
Woohoo! We are offering vacation rental special(s)
FREE PONTOON with a weeks rental. (Sat-Sat)
Children age 5 and under stay FREE.
Reviews
Beautiful scenery, very secluded, lots of activities for everyone, seriously one of the most peaceful places. Its my happy place Melissa Lou Wiedemann
kyle d Reviewed June 15, 2015. My two boys and I had a week long adventure to Big Lake Wilderness Lodge. I planned the trip along with the help of the resort manager and fishing guru.
Aaron B Reviewed December 13, 2014. We've stayed here for our family vacation for 20 straight years. It's great and we look forward to coming to Big Lake Wilderness Lodge every year. Big Lake is beautiful
