Thinking of Red Pine Lodge makes me smile. The property is well appointed, full of amenities, and easy to enjoy. Clean, comfortable, and quiet. It is isolated, but in the best possible way. Get your groceries and supplies in Cook, take the long drive around the lake, park and get your orientation at Life of Riley Resort from Josh, and enjoy! 5 minute boat ride gets you to the property (we rented the owners' pontoon which made it very convenient, it was fueled and waiting for us). the lake is huge, but we found it quiet. We took may boat rides over the week, but only saw the western 20-25% of the lake. Trip over to The Landing and Moosebirds was easy and well worth the trip. Day trip to Ely was easy. Our teenage girls loved the beach and dock area, and front of house and dock face the beautiful sunsets! Could not recommend this property more! Come well supplied and enjoy the solitude!

our family stayed for a week, which included an 8 and 10 year old. Everything was absolutely perfect, the cabin had everything we needed, making for a very nice and comfortable accommodation. The cabin location couldn't be more peaceful, and we had no problem boating in. The kitchen was indeed well stocked with cooking supplies; the great selection of games made for lots of fun and laughs; and the lake has got to be one of the best in MN. The staff at Life of Riley were very helpful and hospitable too. We definitely hope to be back for a future family vacation.

We had the most amazing time. Red Pine Lodge was beautiful, completely stocked with all the necessities. Just absolutely Perfect! Fishing off the dock was great, caught some keepers. The pontoon met our needs for fishing and travel. The beach was great for sandcastles and exploring. The Life of Riley resort had such great people and very helpful! I'm so happy we came, bummed we didn't stay longer. Definitely will be back.

You know when you envision a perfect Minnesota cabin, this is that cabin. It’s a gem tucked into the red pines. The pine trees are reminiscent of a painting when peering up at the cabin from the water. When you are inside and look out the windows you feel tucked away into the woods. The cabin is in a quiet bay with a sandy beach, with beautiful views of the water. The dock is great for docking your own boat. You will need to take a short boat ride to get to the cabin. We parked at a resort and after we got our boat into the water and it took about 8 minutes to get to the cabin. Our family really loved the privacy. We were worried about not being able to jump in your car right out of the cabin, but it really made it even more restful. We had two 19 year olds and two 16 years olds with us. We were worried they may get bored. But there was a canoe, kayaks, swimming, lots of hiking trails, a fire pit, fishing, outdoor games and boat rides. The beach was a treat to have! The water felt so great on really hot days and it’s so close to the cabin. There also great games, internet and tv for movies if you have a rainy day. The linens were so nice and Beds were comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked. If you need a grocery store, it’s about 20 minutes from the resort. I would say Zups would be the market to go to for groceries, they had everything you could need. The cabin bathrooms are very clean and the rain shower heads are so fun. We have been doing VRBO for 10 years and have stayed in many cabins - but this one is picturesque plus comfortable. It’s a gem!!

This was the 2nd time we stayed here. Loved it! Home was very clean and well stocked with basic necessities and the beds are very comfortable. 😄 Owners are very helpful and responsive. Highly recommended property!

Beautiful cabin, perfect location, gorgeous property! Enjoyed fishing, swimming and relaxation. Owners of the cabin and staff that help at Life of Riley resort were wonderful to work with. This rental is a gem!

This property is ideal for a family looking to enjoy the outdoors. Cabin is lovely and well equipped. Huge dining room table for gathering and playing games. Great outdoor campfire space and private beach. Kayaks, canoe and more. I highly recommend this property!

Wonderful extended family vacation. A beautiful rustic home with everything you need for a great Vacation. Kayaks and canoe were a blast for the kids and adults. Had a great week!

What a great place! Remote, but not without all of the amenities. My wife and I went with two of our adult children. The cabin is practically new with great lake views from the main room and master bedroom. We slept with the windows open and woke to our treehouse views, loon calls, and lapping water against the rocks on the shore. Fished, hiked, kayaked, used the grill and the fire pit, a big table for family dinner and games, lots of great reading spaces, and excellent shore orientation for sunsets. WiFi was surprisingly strong. While the cabin is very modern (so much so that I am even reluctant to call it a "cabin."), it is surprising how far you are from groceries and restocking supplies. So, we were glad that we planned for all of our meals/drinks and came with everything we needed for the 5 nights with one planned dinner for the Landing restaurant about 15 mins by boat from the cabin. You can only get to the cabin by boat. We rented the pontoon that the family owns and that worked out great. Started every time and ran great, but the fish finder showed that there were a lot more fish than were biting on my line (so it MUST be broken! jk). The folks at Life of Riley Resort were great in getting us oriented and on our way with the boat. It's a big pontoon boat which makes for great fishing and sunset cruises, but some boat skills are required to manage it at the piers and lift. It is one of those places that as you boat away from dock that you would love to come back to. Again, you are not going to find many places like this. Thanks to the hosts for offering a place like this. Cheers.

The property and lodge are absolutely amazing. Situated in a fairly remote and quiet part of the lake yet the owners have provided all of the amenities for a very comfortable stay. I went with five other fishermen because we could not get to Canada this year. Could not have picked a more beautiful spot. Plenty of room for the six adults. The lodge itself is very comfortable, updated and very well stocked with kitchen supplies etc. The Wi-Fi was excellent. The lot itself is beautiful. Wonderful fire pit with plenty of chairs and miles of beautiful hiking trails right out the back. A nice sandy sheltered beach and although we did not use them the kayaks and canoe were there ready to go. Brand new beautiful boat dock, no problem docking two fishing boats there. The resort across the lake that supports the property was wonderful. Very friendly and hospitable, provided transportation in a boat to get all of our supplies to the property the evening we arrived. This would be a wonderful spot to spend a family vacation, I hope to take my family there sometime soon.