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Escape to cozy, secluded lakefront cabin in the north woods

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Outdoor dining
Interior
Exterior
Smart TV, DVD player

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

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Squaw Lake, MN
  • Place, Civilian Conservation Camp Camp 707-F14
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Winnibigoshish
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Dixon Lake
    ‪43 min drive‬

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Secluded lakefront family retreat for a relaxing getaway in the north woods

About the area

Squaw Lake

Located in Squaw Lake, this cabin is on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Squaw Lake City Hall and Civilian Conservation Camp Camp 707-F14. .This beach cabin is 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from Little Sand Lake and 9.2 mi (14.9 km) from Lake Winnibigoshish.
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What's nearby

  • Squaw Lake City Hall - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Civilian Conservation Camp Camp 707-F14 - 12 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Lake Winnibigoshish - 29 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Little Sand Lake - 33 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Dixon Lake - 43 min drive - 28.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Leino's Riverside Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Hill Restaurant & Motel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fish Tales Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Crow Bar and Grill - ‬5 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.

Escape to cozy, secluded lakefront cabin in the north woods

If you are looking for an escape for your family or a romantic getaway with your partner, to a secluded, cozy cabin on a beautiful northern lake, Thieves Den is waiting for you. Recently this cabin has been totally renovated from top to bottom, with new exteriors, interiors, windows, electrical, furnishings and appliances but with all the charm of the north woods.
The cabin is part of a compound of 4 family cabins on 40 acres set in the heart of the Chippewa National Forest. Our family has made memories here for 75 years and five generations. We have renovated each cabin to be charming and comfortable for the family members who use them. To help with the expenses we have decided to rent out two of the cabins when we are not using them. We will treat you as family and hope that you do the same for us.
This cabin is located on Round Lake, up on a bank, with great views of the lake from most of the cabin. Steps from your front door is 1000 feet of private sandy beach on a great swimming-fishing-boating lake. The sand bottom drops off very gradually, making it ideal for kids to swim safely. Round Lake is known for its great fishing, with a variety of species including walleyes, northerns, perch and panfish.
Enjoy the spectacular sunsets, star-filled skies and sometimes northern lights from our private dock. We provide 2 canoes, 2 kayaks and 2 paddleboards for our guests to use. We will give you info on renting a fishing boat on the lake or you can bring your own boat and moor it in front of our beach. Lounge, grille or picnic on your private patio. Make s’mores or hot dogs on a fire in the lakeside fire pit.
The small but efficient two-bedroom layout is perfect for a family of 5 or two couples. There is a new queen size bed in one bedroom and a new single over double bunk bed in the second bedroom. The 6-person antique table is a great place for meals and games or card playing. The cabin is set up to provide for all your needs: high speed 250 mg direct connect internet, wifi, smart television, ¾ bathroom, well supplied kitchen, linens and towels. Upon reservation confirmation, we’ll send you a detailed list of all we provide.
The seclusion of our cabins offers an ideal habitat for a variety of birds and animals. You are likely to see loons, pelicans, eagles, various ducks and geese, hummingbirds at the feeder by your cabin, deer and occasionally the fox after whom the cabin is named.
Our location in the National Forest gives you great hiking and biking trails within minutes of the cabin. You will enjoy the good casual restaurants and towns nearby. We will provide a notebook for your use with suggested activities in the area.
Judy lives at the cabins during the season and will be happy to assist you with anything you need.
Smoking, hunting, shooting and pets are prohibited.
Please don’t hesitate to contact Judy with any questions you may have. Check out our listing for Kingfisher cabin for a slightly different cabin layout with more amenities for children..


Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include barbecue grills and bike parking.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

This property does not have elevators

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Escape to cozy, secluded lakefront cabin in the north woods Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

janet L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin was cozy and well-appointed. Judy was very nice and available for any questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful cabin and property

The Thieves Den cabin was beautifully decorated and stocked with absolutely everything we needed and wanted, all quality items. The property was beautiful with a patio and deck to relax on. Unfortunately the lake level was low but I could still kayak and there is a great swimming beach just 7 miles down the road. We also had the best broasted chicken ever at Leino’s Pub a couple miles away. Really enjoyed our week there!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trudy E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cabin secluded in woods

We truly enjoyed our stay at the Julian Cabins. Judy, the host, was welcoming and gave us a lot of information both in the notebook in the cabin and our chats. We stayed in the Thieves Den cabin which is lakeside with a beautiful view of the lake. The cabin was well-stocked with everything we needed. Our 2 adult children joined us for a few days and slept in the bunk beds - they loved it - brought back childhood memories! My sister rented the cabin behind us, the Kingfisher. Also a nice cabin. The living and dining area were larger than our cabin but the triple bunks would be difficult for adults. We caught a lot of pike, perch, bass and one walleye. Everyone we talked to said it is a good walleye lake but the lake was low so it was difficult to launch boats. We hiked the Lost 40 trail which we highly recommend. The highlight of our visit was a juvenile bear visiting the property! We were in town but Judy’s nephew got a picture of it by our cabin door. No harm done but a reminder it is bear country. We absolutely loved this property and needed this relaxing vacation. Thanks, Judy, for making our stay memorable!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Needed Retreat!

What a beautiful place! Cabin was stunning and very well stocked. The grounds were very well kept and it was just a peaceful place to be in the present. Judy was a great host and made sure we were taken care of. My family enjoyed our serene stay and would like to visit again sometime. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet Secluded Stay

Our trip to Julian’s Cabin was amazing. We stayed on the Thieves’ Den. The beach was perfect for my kids with a very shallow entry. We took the canoes out for a bit as well. My children turned into fish during the week when we weren’t exploring the surrounding trails. Judy is an excellent host. The cabin is complete with everything you possibly could need and Judy is just one cabin over if you ever have a problem or question. While the cabin itself is small, there is plenty of outdoor space and honestly, you're not going to want to spend your time indoors when the lake, the two decks, the patio, and plenty of shady green space is beckoning. You really feel like you a part of nature. We saw plenty of deer along the roadsides and my kids had a fantastic time watching the red squirrels eat acorns. If you want a quiet stay with plenty of nature this is the place to book. You are within 30-60 minute drives of plenty of hiking and other points of interest. We explored everywhere and still found ourselves eager to get back to the cabin to enjoy the space.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Secluded clean cabins on Round Lake

Perfect clean secluded cabins on Round Lake! This was a great spot to relax and enjoy the lake views and outdoors! Perfect size for a small family of 4-5. Everything was as described on the listing description. Judy is the host and lives in a cabin next door. She was amazing and very kind and responsive. She did not intrude our stay at all and was available if we needed anything! Complimentary bottle of wine and smores stuff was included as well!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Cozy

The cabin was clean and cozy and perfect for us. Had everything needed to cook all our meals. Very peaceful setting. We used the canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards. We didn’t have a campfire but everything was ready to go for it. Plenty of outdoor furniture to sit and relax. Judy was a great host. She greeted us upon checkin and checked in with us throughout our stay. I would definitely stay again if back in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property

We absolutely loved staying at Judy's place, she was very responsive, and the place was wonderful. We stayed in thieves' den which is right on the lake. We used the kayaks and canoe that were provided, which was amazing to see the lake. We could fish right of the dock that was there and caught some sunny, bass, and perch. It had air conditioning and fans provided. We will definitely return. This property is secluded and serine.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful trip

The cabin was lovely and clean. There were ingredients for smores for the family. The boat rental didn’t come through, the boat was having some issues and no other rental was available but we kayaked instead
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blake K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun little cabin

The cabin is nice and cozy with a great view of the lake. As advertised.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, cozy, and great location

The cabin was perfect for our stay. It was clean, comfortable, and well appointed. We brought our side by side and was able to leave from the cabin each day and hit trails in all directions. In three days we put in 275 miles. Judy was great and was very welcoming when we got there. She had all kinds of trail maps available for us. If we are in the area again, we would definitely stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Time

This was exactly what my girlfriend and I were looking at for vacation. The cabin was amazing, with an incredible view of the lake and all the necessities to do cooking. The lake was a beautiful and we had a great time on the paddle boards and using the canoe. Judy was absolutely wonderful and a great host! We would love to come back again! We can’t thank Judy enough for a wonderful week.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie C., Anchorage

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for viewing lake and waterfowl

Only drawback is the water is shallow and weeds all the way out to depth that allows swimming.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Forest Retreat

Beautiful setting to unwind and relax! A perfect place to recharge. We enjoyed beautiful sunsets on the lake, as well as kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding. (All water equipment provided by our host, Judy - just bring your own life jacket). The cabin had everything needed for food prep and cooking. Very clean and well decorated-very comfortable cabin. Another highlight was all the wildlife we observed from soaring eagles, loon chorus in the evenings, duck family on the shore front, a little brown weasel, a parade of pelicans with their babies, a great blue heron catching fish, as well as a sandpiper…and more! Truly a wildlife paradise 😊 Upon arrival there is a bottle of wine to enjoy and all the ingredients for s’mores which we enjoyed around the lakefront fire pit! Judy was a delight to visit with and helpful as a resource for the area. We stayed in late July - I’m sure the fall would be breathtaking!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed R., Minneapolis, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness

What a perfect northwoods cabin!

We returned again - during same exact calendar week in 2021 - for 2022. The lake was at full water level and trees were in gorgeous fall foliage. Bald eagles, belted-kingfishers, great-blue herons, pilated-woodpeckers, golden-crowned-kinglets, goldeneye ducks - visited every day at the lake. Sunsets are spectacular - especially from the vantage point of a kayak - or the dock. Such a cozy, clean perfect cabin. We enjoyed homemade Beef bourguignon Stew while sitting lakeside by a roaring campfire. Watched the moons around Jupiter using binoculares one night - the skies were so clear. Such a lovely place to visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristy K., minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing time at the Lake

Thank you so much - such a wonderful cabin. We rented both cabins for our family. We had everything we needed. The cabins were fully stocked with all necessities. Plus canoes, kayaks and paddle boards were a bonus! Both cabins were very clean and orderly. Wonderful communication from the owners. We would definitely go back !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

Quite and comfortable space for a family trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darcy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing get away

The property was just as described and very clean! We had a very relaxing time as a family! Would definitely go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leama S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

The property is beautiful and quiet. The cabin is almost brand new remodeled. The weather didn’t cooperate but we had board games to use thanks to Judy. We had hoped for more beach time but it didn’t pan out for us. We would recommend for anyone just wanting to have some beers/wine and watch the sunset, or paddle around the lake, or play some lawn games with family and friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

This was a lovely cabin, it was fully furnished with everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and Peaceful

My family and I had the most relaxing vacation while staying here. We wold definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ed R., Minneapolis, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

For us, “Thieve’s Den” was absolutely perfect! The setting is quiet, serene and picturesque. The sunset view across the lake is superb. The cabin itself is well kitted and we enjoyed all of our home-cooked meals here - including one dinner at the roaring fire-pit on the beach. The autumn foliage added to the amazing beauty of the site. We went hiking, bicycling, birdwatching at all the nearby state parks and nature preserves - all within short driving distance. Round Lake itself is home to many species of birds including Bald Eagle, Northern Harrier, Pileated Woodpecker, Greater Yellow-legs, Wilson’s Snipe, and many, many more. Thanks Judy for being a gracious host!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marie E., Amana, IA

Liked: Cleanliness

Round Lake escape

What a great time we had at Julians cabins! Everything you could need is provided and the lake is really fun! Judy is an amazing host, there when you need her but not hovering. We loved the cabin as a base to explore northern Minnesota and will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic getaway retreat for our family

Our goal this year was to get away and spend some time together as a family before school and craziness started. The cabin and grounds were perfect for us and Judy was an amazing host.

10/10 Excellent

Krystal C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing cabin with everything you need!

Our stay at Judy's cabin was amazing! The lake is extremely low right now because of the statewide drought, but that didn't stop us from having loads of fun! The cabin is immaculate and every detail has been thought of. Everything you could think of is available in the kitchen, the linens and sheets are great quality, every room has blackout shades, and the craftsmanship of the cabin itself is wonderful. The cabin is located on land that offers time in the woods as well as time in the water. My kids loved exploring the woods, while my husband and I spent more time in the water. Judy also has made lots of fun things available outside. There's a fire pit, outdoor games like bean bag toss and horseshoes, paddle boards and kayaks, and plenty of outdoor seating. I can't say enough good things about our stay! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021