It's more than just a cabin . . . It's almost HOME!   

All 19 cabins . . .

have a charcoal grill   have a deck, picnic table and at least two plastic deck chairs   have at least one bathroom with a shower (#9, #10 & #19 have whirlpool bathtubs)   have a fully stocked kitchen equipped with refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, coffee maker with filters, toaster, blender, electric mixer, crock pot baking dishes, cake pans, measuring cups/spoons, cookie sheets, muffin tins, colander, mixing bowls, pots and pans, wine glasses, flatware, corkscrew, steak knives, etc.  If you need an extra big pot or extra anything, just ask at the lodge   (We get many nice feedback comments about how well-stocked our kitchens are . . . . J )   are furnished with bed linens (sheets, blankets, pillows)   are non-smoking (there are ashtrays directly outside on each picnic table for your convenience - our non-smoking guests sincerely appreciate your consideration)   come with one dock space for your own boat (we have boats for rent, too!)

What to Pack:  DON'T FORGET TO BRING!!!!! . . . . . 

• bath towels & body soap
• FOOD (don't worry if you forget anything, we're located 8 miles from a grocery store with bakery and deli  - plus we sell gourmet pizza and snacks in the lodge)
• kitchen towels, scrubbie, and kitchen soap (if you plan on cooking while you're here)
• flashlights!!!!! and extra batteries -- it's dark up north!
• fans
• bug repellent
• sun screen (reflections off the lake catch many unaware - you don't wanna be burned on vacation!)
• if you want to save on packing space in your car, rent one of our  TV/VCR combos for $5 day, $25 week. There is a complimentary 100 family videotape library at lodge.  (No t.v. channel reception, use for movies and games only)
• laptop computer (for checking e-mails if you must while on vacation - FREE wireless internet provided)

Extra tips from currents guests on what else to bring:

• charcoal & lighter fluid

• matches, marshmallow sticks, pie irons and stuff for s'mores and campfire snacks

• cooler for beverages on the ride up (and for fish fillets on the way home?)

• swimsuits, snorkels, floating toys

• rolls of quarters (arcade games, pool, jukebox, carousel, Maytag coin-op washers/dryers)

• liquid detergent for laundry washing at the lodge

• camera (extra batteries)

• binoculars (there are tons of critters you'll want to watch)

• peanuts or seeds to feed the chipmunks out of your hands

• bicycles or rollerblades (the paved trail is a mile away!)

Helpful hints on Choosing a Cabin:

 We have such a variety of cabins that we realize you might feel overwhelmed when browsing through them.  J

Therefore, here are the TOP TEN common issues that previous guests have used to decide which cabin to choose: 

         TIME FRAME:  If you are limited as to when you

            can take a vacation, you should start by viewing which

            cabins we still have available to reserve for those

                           dates.  Click here ("Check Availability" )

  SMALLEST cabins:   Cottage,  #1 ,  #4

  BIGGEST with most beds and larger dining area: 

     #7 ,  #19,  #10 ,  #9 ,  #12 ,  #11,  #3

      Best cabins on a BUDGET:  #6 ,  #1 ,  #4

                                        campsites and sleeping cottage

       Most PRIVACY:    #6,  #10,  #19

    LUXURY cabins with A/C, fireplace, whirlpool

       bathtubs, etc. (hmmmm, you must have women in

          your group, right?):  #19,  #9,  #10,

       Best KITCHENS (excluding luxury cabins

          #9, #10 and #19):   #11 , #3 , #8 , #13 

         Best BATHROOMS (excluding luxury cabins

          #9, #10 and #19):  #8 ,  #5,  #17

       Closest to BEACH:   #15,  #14,  #5,  #4, 

      Closest to LODGE activities:  #1, #2, #3, #4

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Crow Wing Crest Lodge

11th Crow Wing Lake

31159 County Road 23

 Akeley, MN 56433

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