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. Find out "what’s happening all week" at our Sunday morning complimentary brunch of freshly-baked donuts. Learn about planned resort activities, fishing conditions and "hot spots.”
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
Seasonal rental
Pets considered
Access to resort amenities
Suitable for children
Boat and trailer parking
Large-group resort
Wedding venue
Amenities: Minimum stay
3 nights min.
Amenities: Kitchen amenities
Furnished kitchen
Stove
Oven
Microwave
Refrigerator
Toaster
Coffee maker
Blender
Wine glasses
Measuring cups
Mixing bowls
Pizza cutter
Amenities: Bathroom amenities
Shower
Toiletries
Paper products
Amenities: Utilities/Firewood
Firewood for sale
Amenities: Onsite recreation
Satellite/Cable TV
Outdoor firepit
Outdoor grill
Amenities: Waterfront recreation
Private dock
Fishing boat with oars
Fish cleaning station
Shared dock
Canoe(s)
Kayak(s)
Fishing boat with motor
Amenities: Nearby recreation
ATV trails
Downhill skiing
Bike trails
Mountain biking
Hiking trails
Golfing
Designated scenic highway
State Park
River rafting
Lakes
Rivers
Boating
Fishing
Horseback riding
Snowmobile trails
Museum
Historic sites
Public boat launch
Water sport rentals
Distillery
Amenities: Multi-cabin resort capacity
Multi-cabin resort capacity 71-80
Amenities:
Rental type
Seasonal rental
Pets considered
Access to resort amenities
Suitable for children
Boat and trailer parking
Large-group resort
Wedding venue
Minimum stay
3 nights min.
Kitchen amenities
Furnished kitchen
Stove
Oven
Microwave
Refrigerator
Toaster
Coffee maker
Blender
Wine glasses
Measuring cups
Mixing bowls
Pizza cutter
Bathroom amenities
Shower
Toiletries
Paper products
Utilities/Firewood
Firewood for sale
Onsite recreation
Satellite/Cable TV
Outdoor firepit
Outdoor grill
Waterfront recreation
Private dock
Fishing boat with oars
Fish cleaning station
Shared dock
Canoe(s)
Kayak(s)
Fishing boat with motor
Nearby recreation
ATV trails
Downhill skiing
Bike trails
Mountain biking
Hiking trails
Golfing
Designated scenic highway
State Park
River rafting
Lakes
Rivers
Boating
Fishing
Horseback riding
Snowmobile trails
Museum
Historic sites
Public boat launch
Water sport rentals
Distillery
Multi-cabin resort capacity
Multi-cabin resort capacity 71-80
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Rates & Specials
BOOK DIRECT
$255 -
$319 per night
$1276 -
$1595 per week
3rd party booking
$332 -
$415 per night $1659 -
$2074 per week
Based on 4 people.
5/14/2021 to 6/04/2021: $255/nt and $1276/wk
6/5/2021 to 6/25/2021: $287/nt and $1435/wk
6/26/2021 to 8/6/2021: $319/nt and $1595/wk
8/7/2021 to 8/27/2021: $287/nt and $1435/wk
8/28/2021 to 10/2/2021: $255/nt and $1276/wk
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 $100 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