Misty Shoals Haven

01/30/2026

As the weather warms, come stay with us for your Sax-Zim Bog visit and end the day in the hot tub under the stars and Northern Lights! Private, peaceful, near the Wilbert Cafe/El Toro Lounge in Cotton!

01/14/2026

Great year to experience winter on a Mn lake! Mild temps yet full snow cover. Come hike the Sax-Zim Bog and experience our unique Finnish sliding festival, then unwind in the hottub at the end of your day! See you soon! ☃️❄🎉

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12/04/2025

We just had a last minute cancellation for this weekend, cabin is all set and ready if you need a place to just unwind. Great weekend for it!

11/22/2025

Hello Rangers 👋
The annual Twilight Holiday Parade returns to downtown Virginia, MN📍 this weekend on November 22nd along with holiday events throughout the downtown area‼

Check our Holiday Calendar for more spirited holiday festivities on the Iron Range this season 🎅
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10/26/2025

My FAV Sun morn post Uber/Lyft liquid therapy! 😁

09/11/2025

On probably the last nice weather weeks of the year with the kids back to school and the annual bird migration underway, we have openings! Plus look at all the great events at the local diner/pub, the historic Wilbert Cafe/El Toro Lounge this weekend! Book 4 or more nights and the $25 gift certificate deal for them is still on! Come for some end of summer fun!

08/11/2025

Another summer coming to an end soon and bird migration about to start! Book your last nights under the stars for the season now before the calendar fills up or reserve your prime winter getaway days early! We're open year round!

02/20/2025

As we come out of the deep freeze a reminder that we are participating in our local ski resort's promotion, a $10 off Giant's Ridge lift ticket voucher per person per day for Mon-Thur bookings at Misty Shoals Haven Cabin. We're also currently offering a $25 gift certificate to our local diner/pub/liquor store, the Historic Wilbert Cafe/El Toro Lounge for bookings of 4 nights or more! We routinely offer discounts for multi-night, weekly, and monthly bookings, and our local bird sanctuary Sax-Zim Bog has had record owl and other wildlife sightings, a favorite photography spot! Come on up and enjoy some snow country time!

01/31/2025

The cabin is still available for this weekend! Come stay and check out our local unique Finnish Sliding Festival. An unforgettable experience with ethnic foods, old fashion rides, vintage crafts, and a toboggan run!

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01/26/2025

Here at Misty Shoals Haven, Winter is our favorite season! There are many great activities to enjoy both here and in the surrounding area! We have snowshoes, skis for cross country skiing, and even an ice auger available to help you have a blast while saving on packing space!

We currently have a few different specials going on!

* A midwinter ski special for our neighbor Giant's Ridge Resort, offering $10 off lift tickets Monday through Thursday! One voucher provided per person at check-in!

* Book four nights or more and receive a $25 gift certificate to the Wilbert Cafe/El Toro Lounge, our local restaurant, bar, and off-sale liquor store!

* Plus, multi-night, weekly, and monthly discounts are available too!

Come for the view and stay for the solitude, all while enjoying the gorgeous Minnesota winter season! See our open dates and book today!

Secluded Lakefront Cottage on Veteran Homestead

01/16/2025

We have had a last minute cancellation for this weekend due to weather and outdoor plans if anyone would like to rent the cabin!

01/08/2025

HOT OFF THE PRESS! We are participating in a midwinter ski special for our neighbor Giant's Ridge Resort, offering $10 off lift tickets Monday through Thursday! We will provide one voucher per person upon check in at Misty Shoals Haven to be presented at ski resort to receive discount. Not available for lift tickets purchased online, some dates excluded as listed on voucher, can be combined with our other booking specials. Looking forward to hosting your stay! 🏂️❄️☃️⛷