This was a great place for a large group. Plenty of yard space and a great bonfire. The lodge is spacious and comfortable. Highly recommend.

The place feels bigger than the listing shows, which was a nice surprise. The amenities, yard space, and furnishings were great. The drawbacks I found was there wasn’t any cellular service in the area (Verizon) and the Wi-Fi loaded slowly - pretty minor issue when compared to how great the property was. Plenty of water equipment there was almost no need to bring our own. Would recommend this property!

Everything in the house was fantastic. We enjoyed inside out of the property. We loved the option on kayaking and would to come again! Thank you for such a beautiful place!

The cabin is large and has spacious family room and dining rooms. Secluded cabin with large yard for games. The only cons were: 1. No bathroom in the loft, which has 2 sleeping areas. 2. The king size mattress in the master bedroom was very uncomfortable. 3. Would be nice to have steps going down the hill to the dock

The property was a little far to travel to duluth and the north shore. Other than that the cabin was comfortable for our ages of family . Loved the huge table that we could all gather at for meals and games. The fire pit and lawn area were great for outdoor activities that we love. The access to the lake front was a little dangerous for our 2 year old , but the weather was not hot and so we didn’t spend a lot of time in the water. Overall it met our needs very well.

We came for a hockey tournament and had a wonderful stay with multiple families. The property and lake are breathtaking. The only issue we ran into was spotty service and internet but that’s what you get when you’re in the North woods. I just wouldn’t plan on working from here. Lots of amenities and space for big groups.

We really enjoyed our stay for a long weekend gathering with extended family. We had 14 people and a dog and the space accommodated us very well. We loved the large dining table with beautiful views of the lake, late night bonfires, yard games, and paddle boarding and kayaking. The hosts were very responsive and friendly. I'd recommend this space and would love to go back.

Three generations came together to celebrate my Dad's 80th birthday! We had a wonderful time. The house was great. We enjoyed the lake and time at the big table for meals and games! Thank you!

First, this is a gorgeous house with an incredible panoramic view of a nice lake. It was spotless when we arrived and overall we really enjoyed our stay. There were only seven of us, and I would say that this property is a much better value for a larger group (of people who are willing to stay in the same room, as a lot of the sleeping spaces are shared, like the two loft rooms with two double beds each, for example). For our size group it ended up seeming a bit expensive for what it was. Our critiques are relatively minor, but worth noting. First of all the internet is not great here, so don't go expecting to be able to catch up on work or video chat. We really like to cook and had some issues. The oven is dangerously off-kilter. The grill was propped up on broken legs. These and a few other minor details suggest that someone with an eye to detail should review the amenities closely. We appreciated the paddle boat, standup paddleboard, and kayaks, though I would say that for a property that is intended to sleep so many people, a greater number of kayaks would be more appropriate. Even our small group could not be on the water all at once.

Very comfortable and clean. Lake was very nice and we were even able catch a few fish. Property manager was very responsive and helpful. We had a group of 11 and it was perfect for us.

We had an amazing time! We had a few half-marathoners in the group, and this was a perfect location to rest and recover after race day. The outdoor space was perfect for toddlers, and we all enjoyed the water sports. We would love to come up again!

This property served us well for our women's Retreat with a head count of 12! I would highly recommend it!

Our family had a wonderful time staying at the cabin this past March. Unfortunately some of the families time was cut short due to weather conditions and travel . Merissa was a wonderful host and even extended our stay a few hours due to the weather. This was the second time we had stayed there for a family gathering and we hope to keep the tradition going. J&L

Beautifully restored log cabin in the Northwoods. Appointed with all the needs for a large gathering. Rustic and comfortable with easy access to the lake. The owners are responsive and very helpful!

Ourselves and our friends had an amazing time staying at the Briar Lake Lodge! Very nice set up, cozy, spacious and inviting. We had a wonderful time sitting a the huge table playing card games as well as sitting by the fire enjoying the warmth and each others company. We plan to make a return trip to the briar lake lodge either next winter or possibly even this coming summer season

I'd love to keep this secret but for selfish reasons. This place was awesome. Large kitchen and dining areas, plenty of separation to keep the kids at bay! Only thing that wa not working was the Sauna but we made due. I plan to find a time this summer to visit with the family. We ice fished (not successfully but ts fishing). We drove the short distance to Spirit Mountain for a day of fun. Huge dinners were easy to make with the stocked kitchen. Thanks for allowing others to enjoy this gem! Jason K and Jennifer M (Saint Paul MN)

Property is as advertised! Spacious and comfortable. Definitely a premium VRBO. Owner very responsive to several questions during our stay. Enjoyed large open fireplace immensely. Internet was very slow, but we wanted to be away from devices anyway, not really an issue...but if you plan to do any work of video streaming, it will be a challenge.

We had a great time! It was so nice that the Christmas decorations were left up for us! Thank you so much! Would recommend for any occasion any time of year. One suggestion. A highchair would be nice. Would definitely rent again!

This property was beautiful! There were 10 of us all together and the accommodations were spot on! The lofts were roomy and fun and the master suite was amazing and comfortable! The great room with the fireplace going was cozy and relaxing and the banquet table that seated everyone of us had windows all around that overlooked the lake! It was truly like living in a dream! We will definitely be back!

Our group had a great time. The cabin has everything you need for a quiet and fun getaway.

My friends and I (12 adults and 1 infant) stayed here for a few days this fall, and last year in March I stayed with family (6 adults and 3 kids). This is a GREAT spot for large groups to spend time with one another; the space allows for people to come together or break off if different groups want to do their own thing. The huge dining room table and butler's pantry make kitchen prep and meal times simple, and the fireplace (supplied with firewood!) makes it such a cozy space to connect!!

We brought 10 of us up to Duluth to show international family parts of Northern MN and had wonderful time. The cabin was clean and cozy, was stocked with anything we needed for supplies, such a great place for such a big group, loved being able to all eat at the same table, we loved the sauna and ability to have our dog with us. We stayed in November, and had no trouble warming it up to our preference. Literally no complaints.

Great location

It was a really nice place for our family. Wish pontoon rate was communicated from get go. House is really creeky. Kitchen sinks and old fashion tub rusty. Water softener had no salt. Pilot light was out on water, so first person got a cold shower. The outside lights were an issue to get turned on until found hidden timer in kitchen closet for outside switch. So having 2 engineering sons was a bonus to those issues. The refridgerator has a leak. But we were happy with event.

As a multi-generational group of 12, including dogs, we found the log cabin on Briar Lake to be perfect for us. Plenty of space in the kitchen and pantry, cooking equipment, and beds for everyone to sleep on (kids shared) — three downstairs bedrooms, plus two sleeping lofts. There was enough room for everyone to spread out, plus we could enjoy the yard, firepit, dock area, or go kayaking or paddle boarding. The lake isn't very large or deep — the plus-side of that was we were comfortable with our kids swimming, we could kayak the whole thing, and there wasn't "boat traffic" or motors running on the water like some lakes. While the location itself was remote enough that we didn't see neighbors, ones we encountered while kayaking were very friendly. The log cabin was incredibly cozy for both hot and rainy days. This was a perfect location for our family vacation.

We loved the property and will definitely go again, so much space for everyone. The lake was fantastic!

Fantastic location with plenty of space and privacy. Lake is beautiful and very peaceful. Only drawback for us was the lack of screens over the enclosed porch windows as well as some of the bedrooms. When we got some nice cool summer breezes, wanted to open those up to make the house more comfortable for enjoying the views and sleeping, but couldn't without any screens.

All ages loved this stay!! The property was gorgeous! Living areas are very large. Nice breakfast nook off the kitchen. Our kids loved the kayaks and paddle boards. Very quiet and private. It was the best location for our large group from age 2 to 60. It had everything we needed. Absolutely fantastic place for a large group!!

We used this place for our family during Grandma's Marathon weekend. Though it was a good half hour to get to town, it was well worth the jaunt. We loved the big table for our meals, loved the dock, SUPs, Kayaks and paddle boat. Wood was available for fire. Beds were fine. Some better than others. Most of us were tired at night so anything would have sufficed. Our only concern was that we were stuck with a high price and most could not stay for the last night. I understand it is a supply and demand and this was still the best option for Marathon weekend. Especially wanting to have family all in one place.

The cabin was wonderful. Lots of room for everyone.

Fantastic cabin that met the needs for our families! The great room and large dining table were perfect. Kids really appreciated both lofts away from the adults. A couple of the mattresses were a bit uncomfortable, however, we’d stay again.. We appreciated the dock for fishing, large, well kept yard for games, and the large bonfire pit at night. The kayaks and paddle boats came in handy as well. Lastly, we left an item behind and Daniel promptly got it in the mail. A huge thank you! Thank you for sharing your hidden gem with my family!

Fantastic cabin that met the needs for our families! The great room and large dining table were perfect. Kids really appreciated both lofts away from the adults. A couple of the mattresses were a bit uncomfortable, however, we’d stay again.. We appreciated the dock for fishing, large, well kept yard for games, and the large bonfire pit at night. The kayaks and paddle boats came in handy as well. Lastly, we left an item behind and Daniel promptly got it in the mail. A huge thank you! Thank you for sharing your hidden gem with my family!