[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # dr John's rustic retreat Lakefront cabin with kitchen and fireplace ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33960000/33955400/33955380/4b34bffb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33960000/33955400/33955380/3254eb30.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33960000/33955400/33955380/4cc9fd33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33960000/33955400/33955380/a314812b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33960000/33955400/33955380/f3d5efec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to this beautiful, private lakefront cabin in Gordon, WI. Enjoy activities like fishing and swimming on Leader Lake or unwind with a book on the family-sized screened porch. The cabin offers Wi-Fi, DirectTV with DVR and a full kitchen along with washer/dryer for convenience. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### dr John's rustic retreat \*Please note we rent Friday to Friday\* Looking for a beautiful, private, lakefront cabin to recharge your batteries? Look no further! Our family has enjoyed summers at our family cabin, on beautiful Leader Lake since 1959, and now we would like to share it with you! Located in Gordon, WI, just 40 minutes from Duluth, MN and a two and a half hour drive from the twin cities, our cabin is the perfect place for families or a couples retreat, to enjoy your summer vacation. Property Information: This rustic retreat is located on 8 acres of lakefront property. There is a small beach, private dock, raft and access to a small 4 person pontoon boat, 2 canoes, and a paddle-boat. Enjoy fishing, swimming, tanning on the dock, hikes along our private trails, or reading a book on our family size screened porch! Fall asleep listening to the wind rustling the leaves, the night calls of the loons, or the water lapping at the shoreline. Plenty of wildlife to observe and endless bird watching. The cabin has a large living room with fireplace, full kitchen, full bath (washer/ dryer), two bedrooms fully enclosed, one bedroom at the end of the screened-in porch, a playroom/office, and a family size screened in porch with sitting and dining areas facing the lake. There is a guest cabin for 2 located 100 yards from the main house, perfect for couples looking for a little more privacy. Leader Lake is a 160-acre lake that has a maximum depth of 56 feet and has a hard sand shoreline. For the fishermen, our lake is home to northern pike, walleye, large mouth bass, and panfish. The lake has limited public access so it remains pristine and private. Amenities: \- Wi-Fi \- DirectTV with DVR \- Free local calls \- Washer/Dryer \- Dishwasher \- Printer \- Small Pontoon Boat \- 2 person canoe \- Canoe for 1 \- Paddleboat \- Weekly Outdoor Music Concerts in the neighboring town of Solan Springs \- Close proximity to fishing day trips down the St. Croix and Brule rivers ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cabin: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Office - Printer ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - On a lake ### Things to do - Boat - Kayak - Water sports equipment ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78060000/78059900/78059818/d1b69331.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Log Home on Leader Lake- Quiet and Beautiful Sand Bottom Lake, Swim Fish Paddle Minong - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 34 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=78059818&PinnedHotelID=78059818&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34750000/34748400/34748361/w923h518x1y1-d069c02d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ultimate Family Lake Experience with 18' pontoon boat Minong - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 62 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=34748361&PinnedHotelID=34748361&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93470000/93469500/93469406/0ee88ac9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious lakefront cabin on beautiful sand bottom Leader Lake. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Dr John's Rustic Retreat Cabin Gordon Dr John's Rustic Retreat Gordon Cabin Dr John's Rustic Retreat Gordon Gordon Dr John's Rustic Retreat Cabin Dr John's Rustic Retreat Cabin Dr John's Rustic Retreat Cabin Dr John's Rustic Retreat Minong Dr John's Rustic Retreat Cabin Minong Dr John's Rustic Retreat Cabin Dr John's Rustic Retreat Minong Dr John's Rustic Retreat Cabin Minong ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C46.19578%2C-91.87087&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=EgjRRdZ7khFvKvOp8stjbruPibo=) Gordon, WI #### What's nearby - Leader Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Whitefish Lake - 11 min walk - 0.9 km - Pickerel Lake - 1 min drive - 0.4 km - Minong Flowage - 13 min drive - 6.5 km - Crystal Lake - 16 min drive - 10.1 km #### Restaurants - ‪Circle Pines - ‬16 min drive - ‪Bootleggers - ‬19 min drive - ‪Seaman's - ‬16 min drive - ‪Northshore Resort - ‬30 min drive - ‪The Lookout - ‬16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is dr John's rustic retreat pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at dr John's rustic retreat? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at dr John's rustic retreat? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is dr John's rustic retreat located? > Situated on a lake, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Leader Lake, Pickerel Lake, and Whitefish Lake. Apple Lake and Minong Flowage are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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