Title: Leech Lake Luxury Retreat - The Botanist - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Leech Lake Luxury Retreat - The Botanist ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101570000/101569000/101568944/d7e877cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101570000/101569000/101568944/ff348991.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101570000/101569000/101568944/2394af19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101570000/101569000/101568944/26bb5732.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101570000/101569000/101568944/c34ac27b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located on Leech Lake, The Botanist offers a luxurious retreat with two log cabins that accommodate 12 guests. Enjoy the games room, fully stocked kitchen, and dining room with seating for 12 overlooking the lake. Relax in the barrel sauna or unwind by the fire pit surrounded by Polywood furniture. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Leech Lake Luxury Retreat - The Botanist The Botanist sits on the shores of Leech Lake, one of the BEST fishing lakes in the country. You get TWO cabins for your party to enjoy. A 4 bedroom 3.5 bathroom log cabin, and a smaller cozy guest cabin with 1 bedroom, 1 loft bedroom and 1 bathroom. The outdoor space boasts a barrel sauna, fire pit and screen porch. So you can relax away the stresses with views of the lake. \* 2 log cabins - sleeps 12 total \* 4 bed / 3.5 bath main cabin - sleeps 8 \* 2 bed / 1 bath guest cabin - sleeps 4 \* Furnished in 2024 with Potterybarn, West Elm and other quality brands \* 4 new luxury bathrooms in 2024 \* Located on Leech Lake with private access to the lake \* Canoes and paddleboards free for guest use \* Barrel sauna overlooking the lake \* Games room in main cabin with air hockey table, card/games table, bar, TV, games and books \* 10 mins drive to downtown Walker \* Fully stocked kitchen with foodie gadgets galore \* Dining room seats 12 and overlooks Leech Lake \* Deck overlooking Leech Lake seats 12 with Polywood furniture \* Big Green Egg grilling station perfect for foodies \* Fire pit seats 12 \* Driveway parking for multiple vehicles, plus 1 garage space \* Fast Wi-fi and smart TVs in both cabins \* Helicopter pad landing area The Botanist is a luxury log cabin retreat on Leech Lake. With 2 log cabins, the properties comfortably accommodate 12 guests across 6 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. The properties were recently renovated to a high standard in 2024 with quality furnishings, and luxury bathrooms. ☆☆ MAIN CABIN ☆☆ As you enter the main cabin you're greeted with a vast great room with vaulted ceilings and a cozy seating area around a grand fireplace. The kitchen is also located in the great room and has plenty of room to prepare a meal for the entire party. It has new Samsung appliances - dishwasher, fridge-freezer, range, microwave hood. There's also a wine fridge in the island. The kitchen is fully stocked with every gadget you'll need, and a fully stocked coffee and tea bar. There is also informal seating area to enjoy breakfast. The main floor opens up to a light-filled dining room with views all round to Leech Lake. With a grand live edge slab dining table and seating for 12 people, the dining room is the ideal place for celebratory meals, or even just your everyday dinner. There is also a powder room and laundry room on the main floor. The master suite (the Fern Bedroom) can be found on the main floor, with king canopy bed and patio doors that open onto a deck with Polywood loungers for two. There's a large walk-in closet and master bathroom with freestanding soaker tub, walk-in shower and double vanity. You'll find marble floors, quartz countertops and frameless glass shower enclosures in this room for added luxury. As you head downstairs to the lower walk-out level, you'll find the games room with air hockey table, bar area, large smart TV to watch the game, card / games table, plenty of games and books and grand fireplace. Off the games room are three bedrooms and a bathroom. To the left is a secondary master suite (the Butterfly Bedroom), with king bed, a large walk-in closet, and master bathroom with shower and double vanity. To the right you'll find a second king bedroom (the Bee Bedroom) with large closet, and a twin bed room (the Mushroom Bedroom) with two twin beds and large closet. All bedrooms are themed with a tasteful botanical or naturalist theme to give them a distinct personality. ☆☆ GUEST CABIN ☆☆ The guest cabin is charming and cozy, and continues the botanical / naturalist theme. On the main floor is an open concept living / dining / kitchen area with vaulted ceilings and loft bedroom. The kitchen has a SMEG fridge-freezer and retro style appliances. There is a locally hand-made live edge bar table with seating for an enjoyable breakfast. There is a fully stocked coffee and tea bar for all your caffeine needs. On the main level you will also find a twin bed room (the Flora Bedroom) with two twin beds and smart TV, ideal to keep the kids entertained. There is a full bathroom on the main level with a shower and single vanity. Marble floors and quartz counters are continued in this bathroom as well. Upstairs you'll find a loft bedroom (Pine Tree Loft) with queen bed and beautiful views of the tree canopy. ☆☆ OUTSIDE ☆☆ Outside the properties you'll find a firepit with 12 Polywood Adirondack chairs. There's a relaxing screen porch overlooking the lake to enjoy a bug-free evening drink. There are two balcony decks with Polywood bar seating for 12 on the main deck and Big Green Egg grill station, and 2 Polywood loungers off the master suite. The guest cabin has the second balcony deck with bar seating for 2. There's a path that leads down to the Leech Lake with private dock to enjoy the water. There's a variety of paddleboards and canoes to use. Perhaps the pièce de résistance is the barrel sauna located just outside the main cabin, and is ideal to relax the stresses away There is a car garage for guest use, and a large driveway that can accommodate multiple cars comfortably. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 4 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 3 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - Handrails in stairways - Smooth flooring in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - 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 - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Double-glazed windows - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules There is a kennel area in the lower level of the guest cabin where dogs can sleep. They are allowed outside, but not inside the property. Use of the watercraft and sauna is at guest's own risk. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 4 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area Walker is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Leech Lake and Walker City Park, while Woodtick Theatre and Paul Bunyan Historical Museum are cultural highlights. [Visit our Walker travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Walker.dx6059993) [View more Vacation homes in Walker](https://www.expedia.ca/Walker-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6059993-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C47.04636%2C-94.56696&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=wqvIhvpqFFoyE2t7TPnxgETa-C8=) Walker, MN ### What's nearby - Leech Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Northern Lights Casino - 9 min drive - 5.1 km - Walker City Park - 13 min drive - 11.5 km - Tianna Country Club - 15 min drive - 9.4 km - Shingnobee Recreation Area - 16 min drive - 10.4 km ### Getting around - Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional) - 48 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Northern Lights Casino & Hotel - ‬8 min drive - ‪Shingobee On The Bay - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Lodge - ‬9 min drive - ‪Portage Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Leech Lake Luxury Retreat - The Botanist pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Leech Lake Luxury Retreat - The Botanist? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Leech Lake Luxury Retreat - The Botanist? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Leech Lake Luxury Retreat - The Botanist located? > This family-friendly Walker vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Leech Lake and Northern Lights Casino. Walker City Park and Tianna Country Club 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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