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Sittin' on dock on the bay'

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio

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3 bedrooms, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fireplace, books

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Sittin' on dock on the bay'

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio
A garden and barbecues are available at this smoke-free cabin. The cabin boasts a fireplace and offers a kitchen and a washing machine. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a fridge and a microwave, and other amenities include a patio and a stovetop.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cabin offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Billy Ellis

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Ideal setting for children of all ages.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Sittin' on Dock on the Bay' Cabin
Sittin' on Dock on the Bay' Pine River
Sittin' on Dock on the Bay' Cabin Pine River

About the area

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Pine River, MN

What's nearby

  • Lake Ada - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lizzie Lake - 11 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Rainy Lake - 14 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Deep Portage Conservation Reserve and Learning Center - 27 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Northern Lights Casino - 35 min drive - 40.6 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 164 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harriet Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mule Lake Corral - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪BC's Corral On Mule Lake - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Salty Dog Saloon & Eatery - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sittin' on dock on the bay' pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sittin' on dock on the bay'?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sittin' on dock on the bay'?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sittin' on dock on the bay' located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is steps from Lake Ada and within 3 mi (5 km) of Ponto Lake and Hay Lake. Lizzie Lake and Lake Hattie are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Sittin' on dock on the bay' Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wesley L.

Little slice of the great life
Perfect getaway for myself and my family,we enjoyed the true mother nature appeal, the lake view is awesome and the best fishing on the lake is right off the dock ,our stay was memorable and we look forward to staying again ,the cabin is stocked very well and comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Al J.

Good time
Cabin was very peaceful and fishing was great. Follow up from Billy was awesome.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lee A.

Thumbs up for “Sitting on the Dock of the Bay”
The cabin sits back in a quiet bay on Lake Ada, one of north central Minnesota’s most beautiful, clearest, cleanest lakes. My daughter and her family had a great time. Water sports, fishing, swimming, family time - their stay checked all the boxes. The property owner went above and beyond when we had questions. We would highly recommend “Dock of the Bay” for a genuine up north experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Cait R.

Family-friendly vacation!
Our family was thrilled to spend a few days relaxing at pristine Lake Ada. There was a great space for our young kids to swim, as well as sand toys and extra life jackets. We roasted marshmallows around the campfire at night and enjoyed toys, games and DVDs when a storm rolled in! Billy was a considerate,communicative and responsive host. The cabin was clean and ready for us, but could use a deep clean. Our feedback would be to install smoke & carbon monoxide detectors for safety, and to invest in new pillows & linens for guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Jessica O.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Cabin needs work, Lake is great
Lake Ada is a beautiful lake with lots of fish, loons & great swimming. The cabin was dirty, outdated & cluttered. We washed all dishes & utensils before use. I wiped down countertops & tables, especially after finding the worms living under the toaster. The oven has never been cleaned, & the stove, toaster & microwave had grease all over them. The windows were so dirty you could hardly see the lake. Only 1 bedroom had a queen bed, but the frame squeaked loudly with any move. The bedding was from the 70's, & the whole place smelled musty. The dock also needs help, big tripping hazard.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee A.

Another Good Experience
This is the second time family members have used this property- it worked out great for them. Very quiet neighborhood, beautiful lake, and Billy is very accommodating …
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Cheryl H., Eagle Bend, Mn, USA

Loved Lake & Area
Cabin could use an Update
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey L.

Very nice location on the water
Very good had what we needed
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Great place to relax
This is the second time we have had a wonderful stay at the this cabin. My brother and I rent it and stay with our families. It has three comfortably sized bedrooms and a nice big living space. Our favorite place is the screened-in porch- best place to have your coffee in the morning. It had everything we needed and the owner is always super helpful and responsive. We will definitely rent this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Great family get away!
We had a great weekend! The property was perfect for our family of seven. Billy was very accommodating and very easy to work with. The kids had a great time swimming, tubing and kayaking. Fishing was good too! Very secluded and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ray R.

Relaxation Haven
I took the family up for a week and had a great and relaxing time. Weather was perfect 50-80 every day with a couple of showers but they don’t seem to last long. We caught plenty of fish, mostly bass, a few northern. Crappies were a little harder to find but found a nice place to catch them in the evenings. Cabin was very comfortable and secluded, back in a small bay off the larger part of lake. You can relax and listen to the loons all day long. Eagles are fun to watch, and there is a pine tree around the corner on Little Lake Ada that has two eagle nest in the same tree. Everyone on the lake was friendly, couldn’t pass another boat where they didn’t wave. Great place to kick back and relax. Looking forward to going back
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

Relaxing Stay
The property had plenty of space for our family with 3 bedrooms and 2 sofa sleepers. We fished off of the dock and brought our boat to fish on the lake (boat launch is only 1/2 mile away from property). The fire pit was great for all of us to sit around and catch up and relax. Full kitchen and gas grill was a giant plus for our family meals. Overall this was an excellent get away and I would tell my other family members to check this place out.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

Family Fishing Weekend
We have a father-son fishing weekend tradition we have been keeping for a few years now. This year, we stayed at "sittin on the dock on the bay" on Lake Ada, and it was awesome. We couldn't have asked for more. We caught fish all weekend, including bass, walleye, sunfish, crappies, and northern. The cabin accommodated 6 of us quite nicely, and had all the amenities we would need for a fishing weekend (good kitchen, fire pit, dock access, grill, plenty of room to sleep, hangout, and play). Additional pluses were the loons, bald eagles, beautiful landscape, and nice neighbors. This really was a great place to stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Fantastic cabin in the north woods
We wanted something different than our normal midwest lake vacation. This cabin in Lake Country Minnesota is a wonderful place to stay. There's a great screened in porch, and plenty of room in the cabin. And it was everything we'd hoped in the way of loons, osprey, eagles and fun fishing / boating on beautiful Lake Ada. Highly recommended!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H., North Bethesda

Wish we could stay longer
We had 10 people up at the cabin for four days, and although four of us slept in the living room (we were well aware this would be the case!), everyone enjoyed every minute of it. Lake Ada was a perfect size for our rented pontoon -- we fished sunnies and small bass or pulled the five year old on a tube behind the boat for hours. The cabin was well equipped and the kayak was an appreciated bonus. Everything was easy and the owner was more than gracious when we got lost on the way there. Highly recommend for the price and flexibility. Hopefully we'll get a chance to go back next year!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful Getaway
My wife and I planned a reunion of our college friends here and we had a blast. The lake is nice for swimming and the spot is very quiet nestled nicely in the middle of a wooded area off of a dead end road. The best part about the cabin itself is the large open living area, this was perfect for relaxing and catching up with friends and family. Couple this with a large lake front area and it makes for a perfect break from the daily grind. Worth every penny and then some!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful spot for a northern retreat
We had a lovely time with the family at the cabin on Lake Ada. Beautiful lot nestled right on beautiful Lake Ada. Wonderful doc with clear water/shoreline. We enjoyed a lot of time out on the boat catching A LOT of bass, even a few Northern, Walleye and some pan fish also. We spent our evenings out by the fire-pit making a few s'mores and listening to the Loons. The cabin was perfect for our family needs, open concept and great screened in porch came in very handy. The owner(s) were a delight to work with also. I would bring my family to this place again in a heartbeat!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

Amazing Time
My family had the most amazing time.The cabin is perfect! It has a larger family seating area, clean bedrooms and huge kitchen with amenities The lake is very clean, the kids loved it. . Beautiful rustic lot with fire pit and sounds of the loons. Best part was no internet and no TV!. Cell service was spotty but then we were not there to stay in touch with reality!