Campfire
Family Vacation Boating |
Bushman Family Island Cabin
773-636-2022
Email with questions! Three-bedroom, one-family cabin on island in Rainy Lake near International Falls, Minnesota. Decks and patio overlooking gorgeous view. Northern Lights are often enchanting from the front deck chairs looking toward Canada around 11:30 PM. Fishing, swimming, and boating on beautiful Rainy Lake. Close to nature and ideal for star watching. Four acres of beautiful views and quiet reflection. Great for families with teenagers and grade school children. Sand Beach for swimming and a Baby Beach for small children. Two docks for boats and a Baby Island for campfires. Perfect for an old-fashioned Northwoods Minnesota family vacation. Please no pets. |
Golf
Snowmobiling Cross-Country Skiing |
Casa Loma
2043 County Road 102,
International Falls, MN 56649 1-800-554-9188 218-286-5391 Email with questions! Relax on spacious decks, enjoy the clear skies and starlit nights in your own hot tub. Boat, shop, golf, fish, hike, dine-out, and bike all while staying on fabulous Rainy Lake. You have your own private dock to either keep your own boat or a rental boat of your choice. Fishing is superb, Black Bay is two miles to the east, walleyes and world famous Rainy Lake crappies abound. Venture further and explore Rainy Lake’s 225,000 acres and 1600 islands. |
Swimming
Private Beach Family Vacation |
Davis House | Lakeshore Cottage
6512 Warren Ave.
Edina, MN 55439 952-215-4098 This rustic cottage on the shore of Rainy Lake in Ranier is the perfect base camp for exploring the natural wonders of Rainy Lake and Voyageur's National Park--or just hanging out with the locals in the quirky town of Ranier. It features a living room with a huge window overlooking the lake, a deck and a wonderful lawn that runs down to the water. It's a great place to spend a week or two (or the whole summer!) with your family. Kids love the beach--just steps away--and swimming off the breakwater. And if you just want solitude or a quiet place to write your memoirs, Ranier has long been a haven for writers and painters and artists of every kind. |
Swimming
Private Beach Family Vacation |
The House on Rainy Lake
Email with questions!
Contact us on Facebook Nestled on beautiful Rainy Lake, on the US/Canadian border, is The Lake House. Owned by Bill and Terry Lahmayer since 1983, this very unique home is situated in the quaint, historic, lakeside village of Ranier, MN, just two miles east of International Falls. Just 50 feet from the water's edge, The Lake House offers stunning sunsets and lake views. Directly across the lake is Ontario Canada. A private, 44ft. dock, lakeside fire pit, and sand-bottom swimming are yours to enjoy. Built in 1936, The Lake House is tastefully decorated in a mix of traditional and vintage furnishings and comfortably accommodates 6-10 guests. |
Fishing
Ice Cream Family Vacation |
Mermaid Landing
Ranier, MN
404-694-6221 Email with questions! With sweeping views from the deck or dock, the Mermaid Landing (1/2 of the Shabby Chic Lake House) is sure to be your favorite spot for relaxation and fun. This downstairs unit has one tub/shower bathroom and an additional 1/2 bath. It sleeps up to 6 on three double beds in three separate rooms. There's also a large corner sofa that could sleep a couple kids. It has a full gourmet kitchen with stainless appliances, glassware and dishes and any thing you need to cook, Keurig coffee maker with variety of pods, grill, patio furniture and umbrella, deck and dock, sand beach, free wifi, cable, smart tv's, wireless printer upon request, two nice high end bikes, two kayaks, two stand up paddle boards, fishing rods and tackle (you'll need to get a fishing license), 100% cotton bed linens and bath towels, beach towels, dock blankets, fire pit, washer and dryer in house, and more. Just step off the rocking chair porch and you're almost at Loony's Brew Pub (formerly Woody's). The Rainy Lake Grill Restaurant is 1 block and the Ranier Municipality (on and off sale) is 2 blocks. Your stay will include one daily coupon per person for ice cream (in season) at the shop next door. |
Canadian Border
Fishing Family Vacation |
Northern Outpost1109 8th Street
International Falls, MN 56649 Relax in our 3 bedroom, 2 bath home centrally located in the center of International Falls. Visit Voyageurs National Park where you can rent boats, kayaks, & canoes or take a hike or leisurely stroll by the water. Enjoy a great meal at one of the many restaurants in town or neighboring towns. In the winter, enjoy activities like ice fishing, sledding, skating & snowmobiling! In the summer, enjoy the beach on Rainy Lake. After a day on the town, come back to our quiet neighborhood & recharge in comfort. Our home accommodates up to 5 people. We are conveniently located by the following places: 1/2 block from Cinema 5 0.8 miles from Main Street 1.3 miles from the Canadian border crossing 2.2 miles from Voyageurs National Park Headquarters 3 miles from International Falls Airport 4 miles from the beaches at Ranier, MN |
Fishing
Private Dock Family Vacation |
Tremolo Cove
3073 town road 225
International Falls, MN 56649 218-417-0053 Email with questions! Tremolo Cove is your private vacation home on the shore of Rainy Lake, a large, prime fishing lake on the US-Canada Border. Find your peace outside among the beautiful, old white and red pine, cedar and birch and natural rock outcroppings. Relax in the private cove with a family-sized sand beach. On the rocky point, the fire pit is waiting for your hot-dogs, s'mores and conversation. Right out the door, there is ample, private docking for three or more fishing boats, protected from 99% of Rainy Lake storms. The Rainy Lake Marina boat launch is right across the street, yet hidden by the ridge, trees and fence. |
Private Beach
Pet Friendly Fishing |
Hellman VRBO
Ranier, MN Huge beach front family-friendly dream house A beautiful 2 story 3,480 square foot home. This property has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, with views from three bedrooms overlooking the most beautiful lake Minnesota has to offer, Rainy Lake in International Falls Minnesota. This one of a kind property comes with its own private beach so your little ones can enjoy a little swimming while you can watch over them while you fish. This fully furnished home is not only known for its breathtaking views but also its updated interior with many amenities at your disposal such as a pool table and ping pong table. Enjoy hot chocolate by a warm fire at night to cap off what is sure to be the greatest experience of your life. This centrally located home is beach front but also only a short walk to the town of Rainier where you can enjoy a cold brew or dining where this hot bed of tourism is exploding onto the scene as one of the best kept secrets. Rainy lake is also known as one of the best fishing lakes not only in Minnesota but all of the United States. Recently added a 50 foot dock wonderful for fishing. Launch your own boat just 5 minutes away at Voyageur's National Park Headquarters. |
Rainy Dream Vacation Home
Rainy Lake, MN
Year-round getaway on gorgeous Rainy Lake! Breathtaking sunsets, sand beach, rock landscaping, large yard, an island view & a view of Noden Causeway, all with spacious accommodations. A public boat landing is less than one mile away, and ice road access is two miles away with the snowmobile trail running by on the lake. Book your getaway today and enjoy the best Rainy Lake has to offer! Weekly and monthly rates available.
Rainy Lake, MN
Year-round getaway on gorgeous Rainy Lake! Breathtaking sunsets, sand beach, rock landscaping, large yard, an island view & a view of Noden Causeway, all with spacious accommodations. A public boat landing is less than one mile away, and ice road access is two miles away with the snowmobile trail running by on the lake. Book your getaway today and enjoy the best Rainy Lake has to offer! Weekly and monthly rates available.
Beach Access
Lakeview
Year-round
Lakeview
Year-round
Howdahl's AirBnB
Rainy Lake Beautiful 1 bedroom furnished lower-level unit with off peak sauna, hot tub and large deck with Lake access to Voyageurs National Park for boating or snowmobiling. Kayaks available. Hiking Trails nearby. Beautiful Views, Wildlife, Night Skies and Lots of parking. Private, close to resorts. Sleeps more with 2 couches and an air mattress, Full Kitchen. $25 night additional for each guest over 2. No dogs over 40 pounds. Bedroom with beautiful view, Bath with walk in shower, Full Kitchen, Living area with 2 recliner sofas and large screen TV. Sauna and Hot tub-summer and winter with large Deck. Easy access to Rainy Lake in the summer with dock space and winter snowmobiling. Good parking for vehicles, boats and snowmobiles. Sauna is on off-peak regulated by Northstar Electric. |
Pet Friendly
Dock Space
Waterfront
Hot tub/Sauna
Dock Space
Waterfront
Hot tub/Sauna
Rainy Beachhaus
Rainy Lake Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. Located 10 miles from IFalls and 10 minutes to Voyageur's National Park. Boat landing around the corner. World class fishing at your fingertips. A sand beach is hard to come by, but this little slice of heaven has one. Grill out on the gorgeous deck and watch the sunset. Then stay warm and cook some s'mores at the fire pit. Paddle boat, paddle boards and lily pad to use. |
Beach Access
Waterfront
Waterfront
Black Bay Lodge
Rainy Lake, MN
Private & beautiful home with Rainy Lake access across the bay from Voyageur's National Park! Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and plenty of space to gather indoors or out. Large deck and firepit area and dock access with a boat slip just down the street! Very close to Rainy Lake Visitor's Center and their public boat launch as well as local restaurants on the lake. Beautiful hike and ski trails within walking distance and snowmobile trails accessible from the property. Come enjoy Black Bay Lodge!
Rainy Lake, MN
Private & beautiful home with Rainy Lake access across the bay from Voyageur's National Park! Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and plenty of space to gather indoors or out. Large deck and firepit area and dock access with a boat slip just down the street! Very close to Rainy Lake Visitor's Center and their public boat launch as well as local restaurants on the lake. Beautiful hike and ski trails within walking distance and snowmobile trails accessible from the property. Come enjoy Black Bay Lodge!
Next to Rainy Lake Visitors Center
Year-round
Fishing
Snowmobiling
Year-round
Fishing
Snowmobiling