Notes from the host
The Getaway on White Swan Lake
Welcome to The Getaway on White Swan Lake.
The ultimate lakeside retreat for your next vacation! Welcome to The Getaway, a unique, modified A-frame style cabin located on the shores of quiet and peaceful White Swan Lake. Nestled on four acres of forest land and with 100 feet of lakeshore, this cozy cabin is an ideal setting for families, couples, honeymooners, girls/guys weekends, fishing/hunting groups, and more!
The space
Featuring a unique layout, cozy decor, and plenty of space, this clean cabin has everything you need to enjoy your time at the lake. The cabin features three levels, including a recently remodeled lower level. Ideal for families and groups alike!
MAIN LEVEL: Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and a tall A-frame ceiling, the living room area is bright and inviting. Relax on the recliner, couch, or futon and enjoy looking out at the yard and lake. Sliding glass doors open up to a long and spacious deck - great for enjoying that morning cup of coffee. There is a small dining table that seats four and a built-in buffet area with storage below. You’ll find a full kitchen stocked with all the essentials you’ll need, including common appliances, linens, utensils, dishes, cookware, baking supplies, coffee (regular and decaf) and more. All you need to bring is food and beverages! Just off the kitchen is an enclosed dining room with additional seating and another set of sliding glass doors opening up to the deck.
You’ll also find a bedroom and full bath conveniently on the main level as well. All cabin bedrooms include pillows, sheets, and linens, with extras available. Additionally, a pack-n-play is available for small children.
UPPER LEVEL: The upper level loft features another bedroom, full bath, and a cozy loft area that is great for sitting, reading, and relaxing. Just off the bedroom is a small deck facing the front yard and driveway of the cabin (also serves as an emergency escape).
LOWER LEVEL: Recently remodeled, the lower level is a beautiful space that you’re going to love! The living room area features a spacious sectional and 50” smart TV; a coffee bar with mini fridge, sink, coffee maker, and cupboards for storage; and a door leading to the backyard. It’s the ultimate hangout spot!
Also in the lower level, you’ll find two updated bedrooms - one with a convenient walkout to the back yard. The full bathroom was also recently remodeled and includes a seated shower.
YARD: The yard features plenty of space for outdoor games and playing. Bring your favorite yard games! Select yard games and toys are also provided. There is a large fire pit area near the lakeside with a fully stocked wood pile. Bring your s’mores fixings! Campfires are always allowed as long as there are no burning bans in place. A barbecue grill is also provided.
LAKESIDE: Enjoy beautiful White Swan Lake, just steps from the cabin! The property includes about 100 feet of lakeshore, with a sandy play area for the kids and a 60 foot dock to sit and enjoy the view. The beach is ideal for swimming! (Please note: There is a grassy area separating the sandy beach play area and the water, which we are in the process of working with the county to excavate and alter.)
There are no motorized boats included or available for rent at the Getaway. Guests are welcome to bring their own watercraft, which can be launched right from the property via the gradual boat ramp area at the beach. We also provide unlimited use of our two kayaks, a two-person canoe, and a paddleboat.
PETS: Dogs are allowed, max two. There is an extra pet fee of $50 per stay, regardless if there are one or two dogs. This is done via a separate invoice and transaction after booking. Please indicate if you plan to bring a dog or two during your reservation request. For your convenience, we provide feeding dishes and poo bags. Please clean up after your pet! To tether your pet while outside, there is a long cable line attached to a tree on the side of the yard near the grey shed.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: The Getaway is ideal for all of your outdoor recreational activities!
Fishing: White Swan Lake is approximately 170 acres and spring-fed. It is not a deep lake - max depth is 20 feet - but it is quiet and peaceful. According to the MN DNR, White Swan is home to northern pike, perch, walleye, large and small mouth bass, rock bass, crappies, and panfish like bluegill and sunfish. Kids will love fishing off the dock!
Hunting: We do not allow hunting on the property itself. The use of guns of any kind, including but not limited to BB guns, bow and arrows, sling shots, cross bows, etc. are strictly prohibited. However, the Getaway is the ideal home base for hunting groups as there are thousands of acres of public government land all over the area for hunting.
Snowmobiling/ATV: If you’re a snowmobile or ATV enthusiast, you’re going to love the Getaway! In the winter, enjoy hundreds of miles of Itasca County snowmobile trails nearby. The local Swampsiders Snowmobile Club is located just three miles down the road as well.
Enjoy the north woods: Soak in the nature surrounding you and at night, look up to see tons of stars in the sky!
Guest access
Guests will have access to the entire cabin and exterior yard area. Guests will not have access to the double garage located on the property.
We communicate directions and access information, including lock box code, a day or two in advance of guests' arrival date.
NO exploding fireworks or firearms, including but not limited to, BB guns, bow and arrows, crossbows, slingshots, etc. are allowed on the property.
Other things to note
Included in the rental rate is a 3% lodging tax paid to the non-profit organization "Visit Grand Rapids" whose mission is to promote the Itasca County/Grand Rapids area as a destination for conferences, conventions, events, group tours and leisure travelers, thereby enhancing the economic growth of the area through travel and tourism. We (the owners) support what this organization does for northern Minnesota and the Itasca County area and thus have chosen to pay this voluntary tax out of pocket from rentals received. Guests will not see this additional tax added to their reservations, nor receive an extra charge from us.
Need more space? Check out our sister rental, the Hideaway on Wasson Lake, located just ¼ mile north of the Getaway. (Property ID 9062367)
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Hosted byJohn and Sean Solberg
