VINTAGE VERMILION
Cabins & Retreat at Black Bay
The Ojibwe originally named the lake ‘Nee-Man-Nee,’ which means ‘The evening sun tinting the water a reddish color.’
The Cabins & Retreat
A private, serene wilderness setting with only 5 cabins and a common Lodge on 85 acres and 3,000 feet of lake shoreline on the most remote but still automobile accessible area of Lake Vermilion. Just a short drive to the town of Cook. There is a local golf course on the short drive from the town of Cook and it is only an hour’s drive to The Wilderness course at Fortune Bay. However, most guests do not want to leave the place once they settle in. Several restaurants and an ice cream store are located nearby and reached by boat or car. Because it is a smaller venue, you will feel like it is “your place” for your stay. The cabins are all lakeside, none stuck in the back woods. You can rent one cabin for a get-away or rent several cabins or the whole place for a family gathering or special occasion. Our long driveway through the woods sets the tone for your stay at a real north woods cabin. You are in a for a rare experience. Leave city life and your cares behind.
Experience the Beauty of Northeastern Minnesota
Your cabin time at Vintage Vermilion - Cabins and Retreat will be relaxing. Listen to the lapping of waves and the call of the loons. If you want to stretch your legs and get your heart pumping, explore the rustic walking trails throughout the 85 acre setting, plus a 2 mile long driveway for biking or jogging. Take the kayaks and explore the creek on the eastern boundary of our property - very scenic.
Explore Lake Vermilion and its 365 islands and 1200 miles of shoreline. The National Geographic Society declared Lake Vermilion one of the top ten most scenic lakes in the United States. Fish on! Walleye, Bass, Muskie, Northern, Perch, and Panfish – Lake Vermilion has them all! If you are interested in Lake Vermilion Fishing, we can recommend guides. Bringing your ATV’s or other off-road vehicles? Use on the forest road (our driveway) until you have reached County No. 24 where there are all sorts of former logging roads and trails to ride. These are great hunting roads too: Pheasant, Deer and Bear. All cabins are comfortably and attractively furnished with appropriate cabin décor, significantly nicer than will be found at most housekeeping resorts.
Cabins
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Aspen: 2 BR. 1 BA + 1 1/2 BA. Sleeps 4, twin beds, one bunk bed. $230/night or $1,450/week. See Additional Information for details and limits on Resort occupancy
Larch: Sleeps up to 6, 2BR. One BR with 1 Twin and 1 Queen; One BR with a Bunk Bed with double bottom bed; one pullout. $375/night or $2,365/week. See Additional Information for details and occupancy limits.
Cedar: Sleeps 5, 2BR. 1 BR Queen Bed.; 1 BR extra long bunk bed; pullout sofa in main room. $345/night or $2,110/week. See Additional Information for details and occupancy limits.
Birch: Sleeps 5, One Double, 2 BR. One BR with Queen; One BR with a Bunk Bed with double bottom. $260/night or $1,640/week. See Additional Information for details and occupancy limits
Main: Sleeps 6, 2 BR, 1 BR with twin beds, 1 BR with two bunk bed sets ( twin over twin )$475/night or $2,995/week. See Additional Information for details and occupancy limits.
Beauty and Solitude.
Enjoy an evening on your dock, the lakeside deck, the front screen porch of the lodge, or gazebo, watching the sunset and listening to the soothing sounds of nature.
Perfect for Family Retreats
The 1050 square foot Main cabin is commodious, featuring Old Hickory furnishings, satellite TV, dining table with two leaves that seats 10, and two more tables on the lakeside deck seat up to 10 more. The kitchen is over-sized with a large refrigerator, granite counter tops, a dishwasher and is perfect for multiple cooks. Beds to sleep 6 persons and you can easily add one of our deluxe fold up beds in the Main Room. Great gathering space for larger groups when rented with one or more of the other cabins.
Total Resort occupancy at any one time is limited to 22 persons. Stated potential occupancy of individual cabins may be reduced depending upon total prior reservations for any date in order to retain this limitation in place.
