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Pehrson Lodge Review – The Perfect Northern Minnesota Getaway

By Chrysa | 48 Comments

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Pehrson Lodge Review

We took quite a few trips over the last year, but I have to say that right at the top of that list was one in our very own state of Minnesota.  Early last fall we headed to Pehrson Lodge on Lake Vermilion in Northern Minnesota for a few days of rest and relaxation with a good dose of fun thrown in for good measure.

Pehrson Lodge is a family owned and operated resort with 28 housekeeping cottages, scattered along 2000 feet of Lake Vermilion's finest frontage. It's located in Cook, Minnesota, which is approximately a 3 1/2 hour drive north of Minneapolis or an hour and 45 minutes from Duluth. I should add that it is a beautiful drive and we enjoyed ourselves with several stops along the way!

Since Pehrson Lodge offers several pet-friendly cabins, our lucky dog, Toby, got to join us on the trip. We're so happy that he did!  I think he loved our cabin almost as much as we did.

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Our cabin was so homey.  It was much bigger than we actually needed and would be perfect for a large family group.  It had everything we could possibly need including lots of cooking equipment in the kitchen, a BBQ grill and even firewood for the fireplace.  The cabin was clean, comfortable and decorated with fun North Woods accents.  We loved the big dining area table, perfect for meals and for playing games.

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Another thing we loved about our cabin was the deck!!  It ran the whole length of the cabin and had a beautiful view of the woods and lake.  We spent a lot of time out there cooking, eating, reading and relaxing.

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As much as we liked hanging out on the deck, I think we enjoyed spending time on the dock even more!  Each cabin has a dock that is shared with the neighboring cabin.  We didn't bring a boat to launch from our dock, so we just used it for enjoyment of the beauty of the lake.  It was sooooo peaceful sitting out there.  I seriously think it is one of the most peaceful places I have ever been.  I wish I could bottle up that experience and unleash it on stressful days.

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Although we were perfectly content spending our days inside our cabin, on our deck and on the dock, we did get around to other parts of Pehrson Lodge as well.  They have lots to do there!  It was a bit too cold for swimming during our visit, but the lakefront has a beautiful natural sand beach area.  (It's actually only one of very few on Lake Vermillion.)  Available activities include horseshoe pits, croquet, volleyball, basketball, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boating and more.  They also have a big indoor game room/library.  It has lots to keep you busy on a rainy day with books, board games, pool table, piano, video games and lots more.

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I have barely touched the surface of all there is to enjoy at Pehrson Lodge.  I didn't even mention the awesome boat ride we took all around Lake Vermillion.   It is such a gorgeous lake and we even saw several bald eagles!

Our stay at Pehrson Lodge was so wonderful and we left feeling so happy, relaxed and refreshed that we have decided we want to try to return there each year.  I am so looking forward to this year's visit!

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For more information on Pehrson Lodge, visit their web site and follow them on Facebook.

About Chrysa

Chrysa is the founder and owner of ThriftyJinxy.com, a site dedicated to living a fabulous life on a frugal budget. Her approach is that by spending less on the boring everyday stuff, you can have more money to splurge on the things you REALLY want, whether it’s travel, fashion, electronics – you name it! Chrysa is married, has an 11-year-old nephew she dotes on, as well as three lovable cats and a big sweetie of a German Shepherd.

Comments

  3. Sarah says

    This looks absolutely gorgeous! We don’t make it up to Minnesota often — only to see a Vikings game but I’ll keep it in mind!

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  5. Emily says

    Oh my husband would LOVE this!! He’s all about log cabins! Maybe we will check it out the next time we visit family in MN! Love your pictures!

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  7. Demetra says

    That looks like a wonderful place to visit. Pehrson Lodge has everything you need for a family to enjoy their vacation.It’s great that pets are welcome too.

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  10. Mina Slater says

    The view from the deck is enough to make me want to be there! I really like that they had options so you could bring your dog, that’s always nice when traveling. It really looks like there is something for everyone at Pehrson Lodge…single, couples or families.

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  26. Cynthia says

    Oh, thank you. I absolutely loved your photos. I have such fond memories of camping & canoeing in northern Minnesota (from years long past) and would love to get there again sometime . . . . . holding back tears now.

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  30. Dawn Lopez says

    Wow, I love this! It looks like a fantastic place for a lovely getaway. I love all of the green scenery, makes for a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of every day life! I could so use a vacation!

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  32. Janel C. says

    We have never been to Minnesota but it looks absolutely gorgeous. I love the rustic feel of your cabin and the view from your deck looked so peaceful! It looks like you guys had a great time! Thanks for sharing!

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  35. Erica says

    This place looks really great! I spent every summer lakefront in Vermont. For me nothing beats waking to the sounds of the lake (waves, fisher men’s early morning boats).

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  46. Ashley Morton says

    What a relaxing place to visit. I like that it’s right on the water and includes a place for kids to play.

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