Title: Cozy Gnome A-Frame on the Lake with Sauna - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Cozy Gnome A-Frame on the Lake with Sauna Cabin in Backus with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Cozy Gnome A-Frame on the Lake with Sauna ![Interior - Cozy Gnome A-Frame on the Lake with Sauna (Backus)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105650000/105641000/105640936/dd45525a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Cozy Gnome A-Frame on the Lake with Sauna (Backus)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105650000/105641000/105640936/174c0b22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Cozy Gnome A-Frame on the Lake with Sauna (Backus)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105650000/105641000/105640936/w1170h874x0y1-5d24dde8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Cozy Gnome A-Frame on the Lake with Sauna (Backus)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105650000/105641000/105640936/w1536h2047x0y0-86f33cd4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Cozy Gnome A-Frame on the Lake with Sauna (Backus)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105650000/105641000/105640936/w1536h2047x0y0-a9074139.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to The Cozy Gnome A-Frame Cabin, where serenity meets adventure. Nestled on 1.9 acres of private land with southern exposure and lake access, this dog-friendly retreat offers a wood-fired sauna and high-speed WiFi perfect for working or streaming movies. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms1 bathroom1000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cozy Gnome A-Frame on the Lake with Sauna The Cozy Gnome A-Frame Cabin provides you with a relaxing and private escape. Dog friendly! Enjoy a quiet and romantic weekend with your significant other as you sit by the fire with the serene lake views and enjoy the sauna. Or have a fun summer getaway with your kids and dog as you jump off the dock into the lake. Wood fire place, large windows, well-stocked kitchen, main bedroom, loft bedroom, and bathroom. 3 hours from Minneapolis/St. Paul. 45 minutes from Brainerd. The property is on 1.9 acres and features a private space with lots of trees, southern exposure, and lake access. Dog friendly! Includes a wood-fired sauna! Great high-speed WiFi - perfect for working or streaming movies. Note: the cabin does not have a TV, so you will need to bring your own device. The cabin includes one main bedroom on the first floor with a queen bed and a lofted bedroom with two beds that pull out with a trundle bed to be used as two full beds or four twin beds. The kitchen is well-stocked with Brita filter, dishes, silverware, cups, wine glasses, cooking utensils, pots and pans, small baking sheet and other baking dishes, coffee maker and grinder, toaster, crock pot, stove, oven, fridge, and microwave. There is plenty of firewood outside for you to use for free. The cabin does not have a washer/dryer on site. Unfortunately trailers cannot be driven on our private road as there is a small bridge, so boats are not allowed. There is a stand up paddle board onsite you can use. Note: in winter, the private road is sometimes not plowed regularly. Please be prepared with a reliable vehicle (we recommend four wheel drive). We do not live in town to pull you out if you get stuck. Our charming retreat is nestled at the end of a remote, private road, and meant to offer peace and privacy. Please note that the road is unpaved and single lane, so drive with care as you may encounter wildlife, neighbors, kids, dogs, and other vehicles. Additionally, there is a single lane bridge located on the private road that prohibits RVs, boat trailers, and non-passenger vehicles. Due to the secluded and remote nature of The Cozy Gnome, a lien/waiver release is required to use the private road to access the cabin. We will send it to you to sign after you book. We also recommend a four-wheel drive vehicle, especially after heavy storms or during winter. We look forward to welcoming you! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the cabin: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Kayak ### Safety features - 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) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bulk dispensers for toiletries - Comprehensive recycling policy - Eco-friendly toiletries - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Reusable coffee/tea filters - Unit size: 1,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76430000/76422500/76422407/932b394f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful log cabin on a private wooded lot Pine River - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=76422407&PinnedHotelID=76422407&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74740000/74736600/74736550/96a01ba6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### River Cabin on the Pine River- Adult only Backus - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 107 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=74736550&PinnedHotelID=74736550&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27140000/27134800/27134794/3a6d7152.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Summer is coming! 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No trailers, boat trailers, or RVs. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=46.82135,-94.40183&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:otx%7CGlzd_Q%3FU%3FW%3FU%3FW%40U%40U%40W%40U%40WBU%40U%40UBWBSBWBUBUBUDSDWBUDSDSDUFUDQDUFSFSFUFSFQFSFSHQFQHQHQHQHQHQHOHQJOHOJOHOJOJOJMJMJOLMJMJKLMJKLKJKLKLILKLILILILINILGLGLGNGLGNELGNELCNENCLCNENALENANANANALANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%40N%40N%40N%40LDN%40NDNBLBNDLBNDNFLDNFLFLFLFNFLHLHLHLHLHLJLHLJJJLJJJLLJJLLJNJLJLJLJNJNHNJNJNHNHPHNJPFPHPHPHPFPHRFPFRFRHRDRFRFRDTDPFTDTDRDRBVDTDRBTBTBTBVBRBV%40TBT%40T%40V%40T%40V%40T%40T%3FV%3FT%3FV%3FT%3FV%3FT%3FV%3FTATAVATAVATAVCRAVCTCTCTCTCTCTETETCTETERERGTERETGPGRERIRGRGRGPIRGPIPIRIPGNKPIPININKPKLIPKLKNKNKLKJKNMLKJMLKJMJKJMJMJMHMHMJMFMJMFOFMHMDMFOFMDOFODMBODMDOBOBOBMBOBO%3FOBO%40M%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOAOCO%3FOCMCOCOCMCOEOEMCOEMGOEMGOGMEMIMGOGMKMGMKMIMIMKMKKKMKKKMMKKKMMMKMKMKOKOKMIQKMIQKOIOIQIOIQIQISIQGQIQGSGSGQGSGUGSGQEUESGUESESEUCUEUEUCUCUCUCUCUCUAWASCWAUAWAUAWAU%3FU%3FW%3FU%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JgK_553HybxGJNBxErX4_G38gMI=) Backus, MN #### What's nearby - Lake Hattie \- 1 min walk \- 0.1 km - Rainy Lake \- 18 min drive \- 9.4 km - Northern Lights Casino \- 46 min drive \- 46.3 km - Gull Lake \- 48 min drive \- 54.4 km - Brainerd International Raceway \- 55 min drive \- 64.8 km #### Getting around - Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 61 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Corner Store, Restaurant & Gun Shop - ‬17 min drive - ‪Salty Dog Saloon & Eatery - ‬16 min drive - ‪Harriet Club - ‬8 min drive - ‪Backus American Legion - ‬21 min drive - ‪Willard's Saloon - ‬18 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cozy Gnome A-Frame on the Lake with Sauna pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Cozy Gnome A-Frame on the Lake with Sauna? ### What time is check-out at Cozy Gnome A-Frame on the Lake with Sauna? ### Where is Cozy Gnome A-Frame on the Lake with Sauna located? ## Have a question? 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