On lake.Within 12 miles (20 km) of this cabin, you'll find Minnesota Discovery Center and Chisholm City Hall. Chisholm Public Library and Minnesota Musem of Mining are within 12 miles (20 km).
McCarthy Beach State Park - 27 min drive - 19.9 km
Hibbing Public Library - 33 min drive - 29.4 km
Bob Dylan's House - 33 min drive - 29.8 km
Greyhound Bus Museum - 33 min drive - 29.4 km
Hibbing Historical Society - 33 min drive - 30.1 km
Getting around
Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing) - 38 min drive
Restaurants
Hwy 5 Bar & Grill - 15 min drive
Andrej's European Pastry - 22 min drive
The Highway 5 - 15 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Peaceful cabin retreat on Clearwater Lake (4 season)
Our cozy family cabin sits on Clearwater Lake located 7 miles NW of Chisholm/Hibbing and 7 miles from McCarthy Beach State Park. Well maintained, newer built cabin, with 2 bedrooms (1 queen, 1 twin over full bunk) 1 gas fireplace and 2 spacious rooms with radiant floor heat throughout. Professionally decorated simply in a vintage camping lodge style. Shallow sandy swimming beach, perfect for kids. Full dock and firepit to enjoy s’mores by the lake. Outdoor charcoal grill. Enjoy abundant fishing off the dock on this pristine spring fed lake. Enjoy a cup of coffee while sitting on the dock and listen to the call of the loons. And in the winter, watch the deer feed out front as you sit by the fire. We have games and books for those snowy/rainy days. This is a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life! *we have also added a row boat & paddle board for guest use
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: I
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events are allowed on site. Note from host: I For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
Peaceful Cabin Retreat
Peaceful Cabin Retreat on Clearwater Lake
Peaceful cabin retreat on Clearwater Lake (4 season)
Peaceful cabin retreat on Clearwater Lake (4 season) Hibbing
Peaceful cabin retreat on Clearwater Lake (4 season) Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 70 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 70 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 70 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Reed W.
Jul 28, 2025
Reed W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Jul 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Treasured family traditionThis was my 5th time staying at the Bensons' cabin. As always, it was amazing. We live only a half hour or so away, but don't have our own lake place. Our annual stay at Clearwater provides us many northern Minnesota lake memories. We especially love rowing and stand up paddle boarding, and my girls have really gotten into fishing the past couple of years (this time my older daughter added a nice bass to our sheetpan seafood "boil"). As I've stated in my previous reviews, the cabin in tidy, needs are provided for, and I love the decor. Communication has always been responsive. We'll be back next year!
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael L.
Jul 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic get away
We had a great time with our two young children and will be back next year! The property is beautiful and very peaceful with modern amenities. The only small issues were the lack of curtains and the sulfur smell from the well water. Thanks for having us!
Michael L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Quinn W., Kansas City
Jul 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cabin
It s what the pictures show….quiet, nice, peaceful
Quinn W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amanda J.
Jun 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Pull up a chair
My husband and I wanted time away from Dallas and to visit family in Minnesota. This property was everything we needed and more. Sitting on the dock - with or without a fishing pole was amazing.
Amanda J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Terry G.
May 20, 2025
Peaceful getaway
This is a cozy cabin yet has lots of open space for family. The lake is quiet and crystal clear. It doesn’t get much better than this!
Terry G.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
kathy v.
Oct 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing get away
Late Oct 2024
Karen was so nice and gave us very accurate information on hiking areas nearby. It was also easy to check in. The cabin was cute and clean. We spent a lot of time by the fireplace while enjoying the view of the lake. The kitchen was fully stacked. Was even provided fresh water, coal for the grill, and firewood for the pit. We would definitely stay again.
kathy v.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pamela A.
Sep 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cabin retreat
Very nice cabin on beautiful lake setting. Had everything we needed and more for a fall getaway.
Pamela A.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brian B.
Sep 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cabin on a peaceful lake
A north woods cabin located on a quiet and remote lake? Yes, please! Clean and comfortable with a well equipped kitchen. Games, blankets and a fireplace add to the cozy feel. Host communication was prompt and helpful.
Brian B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
susan m.
Aug 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfy cabin
The cabin is very comfortable and well appointed. The setting by the lake is lovely and we enjoyed a bug free evening by the firepit! The weekend we were there (late august), the potable water had a very strong smell to it that was hard to ignore even a while after showering. Fortunately, the fridge had two gallons of fresh water for coffee and drinking. You might want to bring more water if you plan on cooking or using more.
susan m.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Jul 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Another great week at Clearwater Lake
This was our 4th year staying at the Bensons'. It has turned into a treasured family tradition. We live only about 40 minutes away but don't have a lake property in the family. Our annual week on Clearwater allows us to do all of the classic Minnesota summer things - rowing, paddleboarding, swimming, fishing, and campfires, plus the convenience of home! So grateful you're willing to share your place with us!
Verified traveller
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
LeAnne S.
Jun 19, 2024
Cabin weekend
We thought staying in a cabin vs hotel would be nice this trip. Cabin space was nice, second bedroom would be difficult for two or three to stay in.
We didn’t use the kitchen or any outdoor amenities of property ( due to thick mosquitoes!). Communication and check in were very efficient made easy.
I wish we would have known that they requested you take military showers as we had planned on having 4 guests… this would have created an issue.
The cabin was not very clean. Lots of cobwebs and hair all over the sheets .. I wasn’t sure they were clean.
No streaming device or DVD player for use.
Overall nice for our use but the cleanliness was unfortunate.
LeAnne S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Caroline D.
Apr 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Up 4 wheeling for the weekend.
Very nice stay.
Caroline D.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Allan B.
Sep 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything Exceeded Expectations!
From the detailed listing, the communication from the owner, to the stay at the home, EVERYTHING was perfect! The house and setting was so beautiful. We will definitely be back!
Allan B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Sep 19, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Sept
It was quite comfortable, a very nice setting at the lake, firewood was provided. We had a very enjoyable stay.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
James S.
Sep 19, 2023
Peaceful cabin and neighborhood
Enjoyed the cabin experience. Lake was beautiful and if into fishing the pike were biting even late into the season as we were. Owner allowed us to use our own trolling motor on the row boat which made going around the lake more enjoyable. Easy access to great off road vehicle trails where we were able to enjoy multiple wildlife species. Satelite/Wifi access was easy and worked well. Proximity to additional mining/tourist attractions was also a plus for us. Our only negative comment is that the mattress for master bedroom though clean, felt like it was getting tired and should be replaced. Overall we enjoyed our experience and would highly recommend this rental if you are looking for quiet getaway.
James S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Sep 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Another great week at Clearwater Lake
This was our third year visiting, and it has turned into a favorite family tradition.
Verified traveller
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Gail H.
Aug 31, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
A gem!
Beautiful area, loved the cabin! Peaceful, just what we were looking for.
Gail H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
krystal d.
Aug 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
The cabin was cozy and family friendly. The kids loved the beach area and the fishing!
krystal d.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
Aug 3, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little cabin on the lake
Great location. Great little cabin. Cozy, quiet. Nice little lake. Great amenities.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Laura B.
Jul 22, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
The place was beautiful and peaceful Just what my husband and I needed to unwind form our hectic jobs Definitely would stay there again
Laura B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michael L.
Jul 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful retreat
Lovely little cabin by the lake with modern conveniences. We had a wonderful stay.
Michael L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kathryn O.
Jul 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great short stay
Lovely spacious cabin providing a nice retreat away from the elements. We biked on the Mesabi trail and it was close enough to be convenient, only downside was the voracious mosquitos which prevented us from spending much time by the lake.
Kathryn O.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ashley J.
Apr 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Super cute
Very nice cabin. The amenities were great with a fully stocked kitchen, made making meals feel like you were at home. Beds and bedding were very comfortable. Nice to cozy up on the couch with the fireplace going and one of the many throw blankets available. The separate room was very nice to have for the kids. They were able to watch their own movies while we played games and watched TV on the other side. We checked out the fire pit area but with the weather we didn't get a chance to use it, but would be a very nice place to relax. All and all I would definitely come back and stay again and will be recommending to friends and family.
Ashley J.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
6/10 Okay
Alicia B.
Nov 30, 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
:(
The reason why we picked this listing was due to the no pet policy. Unfortunately, the whole place was never cleaned. The floor was not clean in any of the rooms; lots of animal hair and dead bugs. The second bedroom had candy and candy wrappers all over the floor. The bathroom had dirty used towels hanging on the towel rack (didn't realize this until after we had already wiped our hands on them). Dirty washcloth hanging in the shower. Bathroom trash had not be emptied. There was also dirty laundry in each of the bedroom closets. The fridge & freezer had lots of random old takeout food. There is a frozen bag of what looks to be well water in the freezer that had leaked all over the inside of the freezer and refrozen on the bottom of the freezer. The stovetop, kitchen counter & kitchen table were all dirty. All the beds were made when we arrived. But when we went to get into bed (master bedroom) we immediately found pet hair everywhere in and on the bedding. On top of the duvet, every layer of all the bed sheets, all over the pillows and big clumps on the fitted sheet under the pillows. We kept the door to the master bedroom closed for the duration of our stay in order to try to contain as much of the animal dander as possible. We slept in the second bedroom on the bunk beds for the duration of our stay. Still have yet to hear back from the property manager after notifying them of the extent of these issues :(