Green Gate Guest Houses - The Log Cabin

Hand-hewn history. Originally carved from the wilds of Northern Minnesota in the 1890s by Finnish craftsmen, we updated this cabin to a modernized space in 2015 for our guests to enjoy pioneer living in style! The perfect getaway for singles, couple's to retreat in a compact, cozy environment. The space It was 1892 when an iron ore deposit was discovered in the roots of a storm-downed tree just a mile from the Green Gate property. In the decades-long frenzy that followed, adventurous immigrants flocked to what became the "Iron Range" to carve out a new life in this untamed wilderness. Among the most talented and resilient were the Finnish settlers, known for their hand-hewn log homes that symbolize the pioneer life in our country. We are fortunate to have one of these well-preserved structures at the Green Gate property, and have modernized this traditional pioneer home. The 15′ x 15′ floorplan includes a kitchen, dining table, sofa and wood stove, plus a full bathroom (yes, there's a flush toilet!) neatly tucked below the loft staircase. Thanks to the Norwegian owner (who also happens to be an engineer), this Finnish log cabin is equipped with modern luxuries that our pioneer ancestors would have never imagined, including air conditioning, in-floor heat, and a high-efficiency tankless water heater for endless hot water. To complete your log cabin experience, there is also a gorgeous glass-front wood stove and always a full supply of firewood available during your stay. The well-appointed kitchen on the main floor includes a 2-burner gas cooktop, farm sink, concrete countertops, an undercounter refrigerator/freezer, coffemaker, microwave, and professional cookware/serving ware for 2-3 guests. A countertop convection oven is also provided in the nearby closet should you need it. The upper floor provides a cozy resting space with a queen platform bed, reclaimed oak flooring, vaulted ceiling, heat/AC, Smart TV plus DVD player, and great views of the surrounding forests. Outside, the wrap-around porch covers the south and west sides and extends to the adjacent hewn log “privy” nearby for those preferring a truly 'authentic' log cabin experience. Guest access This cabin is offered as a complete unit, suitable for two! The cabin is easily accessible by car year-round (we are just 2 blocks off the paved Giants Ridge Road, midway btween the town of Biwabik and the Giants Ridge Golf & Ski resort area) . There is plenty of parking space next to the cabin, as well as a larger lot with EV chargers just a block away.