Sanborn Shores

3 Bedrooms 1.5 Bathrooms Sleeps 10 Backus

Welcome to the Sanborn Shores – Lakeside Retreat in Backus, MN

Nestled on the shores of Sanborn Lake, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers the perfect blend of cozy comfort and lakeside adventure. Whether you’re looking to relax or explore, this home is designed for unforgettable memories.

Start your mornings with a cup of coffee on the spacious deck, enjoying the lake views and fresh air. After a day of fun on the water with the provided water toys, unwind by the wood-burning fireplace or enjoy an evening cocktail as the sun sets. For an extra touch of lake life, there’s a pontoon available for rent right on-site—perfect for cruising the lake with family and friends. The home also boasts a large dock, making it easy to enjoy the water, and the lake’s clear, calm waters are perfect for swimming.

The home features a beautiful primary suite with a private ensuite bathroom, modern amenities with cabin inspired rooms that will make any lake lover feel at home. The bunk room is ideal for kids, offering a fun and cozy space to sleep and play.

With an open-concept living area, this home is perfect for family gatherings, whether you're enjoying a meal together, playing board games, or simply conversing and relaxing. There’s also a carport for convenient vehicle parking.

Located just a short drive away is the popular Salty Dog Eatery, where you can enjoy delicious meals with a local touch after a day on the lake. A massive general store and liquor store is just down the road as well.

Whether you spend your days swimming, boating, or lounging around the cabin, you’ll leave feeling refreshed, recharged, and ready to return again and again.

AMENITIES
Pontoon on-site for rent
Life jackets
Good swimming lake
Two kayaks
Paddle boat
Inflatable paddle board
Games, cards, puzzles
Wood-burning stove and firewood
Camp fire ring

THE SPACE (SLEEPS 7)
-King bedroom
-Queen bedroom
-Twin over full bunk bed

Extra sleeping (sleeps 3)
-Single air mattress in bunk room
-Pull out sofa sleeper in family room
-Pack and play available

PARKING
-There is space for 3 vehicles onsite

PET POLICY
-Sanborn Shores is not pet friendly and no pets are permitted on the property.

MAKE YOUR UP NORTH VACATION UNFORGETTABLE THIS SUMMER WITH THESE ADD-ONS
-On-site private chef services
-On-site wine + charcuterie pairings
-Mobile Sauna rentals
-Mountain biking rentals
-On-site- wellness recovery IV’s
-Local fishing guides
-Delivery of local farm fresh meats and produce
-On-site yoga classes + more in our add on guide!

𝘾ass 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙮 𝙎𝙏𝙍 𝙉𝙤𝙞𝙨𝙚 𝙊𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚
• Quiet hours are to be observed from 𝟭𝟬𝗽𝗺-𝟴𝗮𝗺 𝗱𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆; no loud music, screaming/yelling, etc.
• No parties are allowed; this includes bachelor/bachelorette, etc.
• Noise complaints will result in fines and citations from local law enforcement

Please help us show respect to our neighbors and ensure we can continue to offer this exceptional property to future guests! ☺

𝙋𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙚
➝ A signed rental agreement and safely screening is required to book with us
➝ 𝘚𝘮𝘰𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘥
➝ Dock/Water toys are removed based upon season. Please reach out with any questions/concerns regarding removal dates. We try to have docks available by mid May through mid October, but the season could be shorter or longer.
-Must be 25 years of age or older to rent

↟ Sanborn Shores is 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘞𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘞𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘝𝘢𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘏𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 — 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘥 𝘓𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘈𝘳𝘦𝘢'𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘦𝘳 𝘷𝘢𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘺. 𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙙𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘽.𝙇.𝘼. 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙮. 𝙀𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙡 𝙩𝙤 𝙞𝙣𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚!

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Essentials

  • Air Conditioning
  • Bed Linens
  • Dryer
  • Extra Pillows & Blankets
  • Living Room
  • Parking
  • Towels
  • Heating
  • Hot Water
  • Kitchen
  • Laptop Friendly
  • Washer
  • Desk
  • Wifi
  • Free wifi
  • Essentials
  • Hair Dryer
  • Hangers
  • Private Entrance

Outdoor

  • BBQ Area
  • Patio or Balcony
  • Deck Patio Uncovered
  • Grill
  • Outdoor
  • Kayak Canoe
  • On-Site Pontoon

Kitchen

  • Coffee Maker
  • Cooking Basics
  • Dishes & Silverware
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Stove
  • Dining table
  • Spices

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Television
  • Smart TV

Facility

  • Free Parking

Location

  • Lake Front
  • Lake View
  • Water View
  • Waterfront

Leisure

  • Boating
  • Gambling
  • Shopping
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Bird Watching

Local

  • Fitness Center
  • Hospital
  • Laundromat

Sports

  • Fishing
  • Fishing - Bay
  • Fishing - Freshwater
  • Snowmobiling
  • Swimming
  • Water Tubing

Themes

  • Family
  • Romantic
  • Tourist Attractions

Home Safety

  • Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Smoke Detector
  • First Aid Kit

Accommodations

  • Other: Concierge

Car

  • Necessary

Family

  • Pack & Play Travel Crib

Bed

  • King bed
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