Pehrson Lodge Review – Pehrson Lodge on Lake Vermillion in Cook is the Perfect Northern Minnesota getaway!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
For more information on Pehrson Lodge, visit their web site and follow them on Facebook.
April @ My Real Food Family says
Now this is my kind of weekend getaway! I like to enjoy the outdoors but like to eat and sleep in comfort so this would be perfect for me!
Jennifer Buggica says
This is so awesome! I love the look of the cabin. I’ve never actually stayed in a cabin, but have always wanted to. It seems so relaxing.
Shell says
This looks like such a relaxing vacation! So nice and quiet.
Onica {MommyFactor} says
What a great place to stay. I like that it’s has pet friendly cabins so all your family can enjoy the time together.
Pauline Cabrera says
I love the place! The dog is pretty awesome as well. It will be very great to relax and unwind in this wonderful place. 🙂
Amber K says
Wow, that is a stunning place. I’d give anything to be on the water right now.
Keikilani says
What an absolutely beautiful place! It must have been a relaxing place.
Rosey says
It looks great. I’d love to visit Minnesota. It’s a state I’ve never been to at all!
Jessica (Savory Experiments) says
I’m so in need of a vacation! This looks so relaxing- the perfect getaway!
Candy @ Candypolooza says
What an amazing cabin! Looks amazing! I’d love to go there one day.
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).
Brett says
This looks so fabulous!! What a gorgeous retreat cabin
Alesha @ Full Time Mama says
Wow, it looks absolutely beautiful there! I love that the deck has such a great view of the woods and lake. It would be sweet to wake up and have a cup of coffee out there with that view!
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!
Christie says
What a beautiful view! We always dreamed on staying in a cabin. I’ll have to check it out