Secluded Waterfront cabin on hiking trails!

Find your next peaceful getaway at Eagle Ridge Hideaway, a unique lakefront 2-bed, 1.5 bath (1200 sq. Ft.) vacation rental! This cabin in the woods is nestled on a private road that sits on the banks of Long Lake and boasts a dock, making it easy to use the included 4 kayaks, rowboat and paddle boat, catch fish, go swimming or hiking all directly on the property. After fun-filled days, unwind on the screened porch, watch the sunset from the deck or dock, or relax by the fire pit! The space Eagle Ridge Hideaway is perfect for families, couples and smaller groups and is just a short 90-minute drive from the Twin Cities. Long lake is a private lake (no public boat launch, no public beach) with great water quality, excellent fishing right off the dock and low recreational use. You will have the entire cabin to yourself including all the amenities it has to offer. The cabin is set on 1.5 acres of wooded land, come enjoy this outdoor lover’s haven located on a dead-end road shared with only 1 neighbor, that sits on an esker (ridge line) of the lake on one side and the Straight River on the other. Eagle Ridge Hideaway is 1 of 3 cabins on the entire east side of the lake. Wildlife is abundant at the cabin. Eagle Ridge Hideaway cabin is unique for lakefront property due to being on a private dead-end road (chained entrance and no non owner traffic) and having miles of hiking trails right outside the cabin door. Just bring food and you don't need to leave with all the amenities right here. Get on your hiking shoes and blaze the Ice Age Trail (1000 miles of hiking, non-motorized trail) from walking out the front door of the cabin. Enjoy the spectacular views of the lake while hiking the Straight River Segment. Or take a 3-mile hike from the property to Straight Lake state park. Enjoy the knotty pine interior throughout the entire cabin that’s tastefully decorated. Relax during winter evenings in front of the wood burning stove after a day of snow shoeing, ice fishing or snowmobiling. Take a short stroll down the gradual slope that’s filled with natural wildflowers to the lake where you can use the 45 ft private (not shared) dock. Pick your fun activity where your kids can play, fish, swim, use the 18 ft. floating mat, Swimway water floaties, use 4 kayaks (1 of the 4 is specifically a kids kayak - sit on, weight less than 100lbs) or paddle boat using 150 feet of shoreline. Spend your summer nights stargazing or roasting S'mores at your choice of the lake-side fire pit or the fire pit closer to the cabin. Enjoy the hammock area meant for relaxing. During the cold winter months enjoy snowshoeing, ice fishing, snowmobile, or cross-country ski right from the property. Downhill ski or snowtube from 3 different resorts within 30 minutes. On a rainy day, there's several DVD's, games for the family, gaming system and puzzles to keep you entertained. "Alexa" Echo Dot is installed in kitchen and living room for additional guest enjoyment. A unique piece of history about this area. Al Capone and John Dillinger owned 400 acres of property in Luck Wisconsin on Bone Lake (less than a mile from Long Lake) and legend has it they used the surrounding trails and the Straight River to ship and store alcohol during The Prohibition. Come walk the trails that the gangsters used to use. 5-minute drive to Straight Lake State Park, a short drive from popular Interstate state park. Close to 5 state parks. Wild Mountain Recreation Area, Troll Hagen, zip lining, Fawn-Doe-Rosa Wildlife Education Park, St. Croix Casino, Franconia sculpture park, wineries, several golf courses, superclubs and antique shops all nearby. Find us on social media @eagleridgehideaway for videos. Outdoor fire pit. (Wood Provided) | Ice Age Trail Access | West Facing Cabin | Set on Over 1 Acre | Private Lake w/ Fishing Access. Master Bedroom: queen| Bedroom 2: Queen | Family Room: futon (queen). Pack and play, toddler cot, 2 adult size camping cots provided for additional sleeping arrangements. OUTDOOR LIVING: Spacious deck w/ bench seating, gas grill, furnished screened-in porch, private 45 ft. dock (dock is not suitable to dive from) 4 kayaks, paddle boat, 18 ft swim floating mat for hours of fun for kids and adults. Adult inflatable lounger floats. There is also a rowboat if you have your own trolling motor you can use it and put it on the back of the boat. (Dock and water boats are typically not available from Oct.-April) INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV w/ Disney Plus & Netflix, DVDs, puzzles, ceiling fans, wood-burning stove, (1 starter bundle of firewood provided indoors. All the wood you can use on the property.) Each bedroom has USB alarm clocks. High efficiency AC units. KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ cooking basics, microwave, stove/oven, drip coffee maker, crock pot, air fryer, convection (oven setting) breakfast bar w/ seating, extra USB ports, Echo Dot Alexa installed for music. GENERAL: Free Wi-Fi, towels & linens, cleaning essentials, high-speed fiberoptic internet, WFH friendly. Washer and dryer available upon request for stays that are 7 days or more. Guests are responsible for bringing their own beach towels, coffee, food and beverages and personal toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, etc.) PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles), Additional Parking Spots (2 vehicles) *Zoning/Tourist Housing Permit #2020-0948* *Public Health License #76893* Maximum occupancy: children under 4 do not count towards total guest count. Maximum occupancy for children 4 and under is 2 when total guest count is 6 guests. SECURITY CAMERA INFORMATION: - Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras with one facing from the front door and one facing the garage and road. They do not look into interior spaces and are used only for security purposes. Rental agreement: Primary guest will be required to send a copy of a govt issued ID, sign rental agreement and fill out guest registration card within 72 hours of receiving documents in order to secure booking. If these items are not received, owners have the right to cancel the booking. Guest access Guests can access the entire cabin and property. There is a garage and shed that are locked and not available to guests. Other things to note Long lake is an approx 60 acre lake that does not have a public boat access or public beach. There are only 15 individual owners that have property on this natural wonder, with the majority of them being seasonal cabins. While the lake is a low recreational lake noise travels across water easily. You may hear some occasional traffic from the road due to this as well as water activities from families playing in the water, primarily in the summer time on the weekends. Do not leave any food outside or on grill. Clean grill immediately after use to not attract animals. There are animals and our cabin is in woods with water surrounding it. Take appropriate safety precautions. This is more their home then ours. Animals include but not limited to that we have seen on the property: deer, bear, coyotes, fox, badgers, bats, lizards, frogs, toads, fish, ticks, several types of spiders, bees and flying insects, salamanders, osprey, owls, eagles, hawks, turkey’s, otters, beavers, geese, swans, cranes, chipmunks, raccoons, squirrels, snakes, woodchucks, turtles, snapping turtles, weasels, minks rabbits, loons, and various types of species of birds. Other animals that are known for being in the area, but we have not yet seen as of yet: bobcats, and porcupines. Eagle Ridge Hideaway is on the Ice Age Trail. In the spring and summer you may have hikers hiking on the trail. Hiking is available by walking out the cabin door. There are 2 high efficiency window air conditioners for summer months new in 2023. If your stay is 7 nights or longer, washer and dryer is available upon request. THINGS TO BRING: Sunscreen, toiletries, shampoo, conditioner, bug spray, food, beverages, coffee, seasonings and condiments. (Public health in Polk county does not allow shared condiments, seasoning or shared containers.) Beach towels for swimming, do not use indoor cabin towels. WHAT IS OFFERED: individual salt and pepper packets. (Public health prevents any shared communal kitchen food/liquid items.) hand towels, bath towels, bedding and linens, hand soap, dish soap, toilet paper (3 rolls per bathroom), paper towel (2 rolls) and garbage bags. Extra soaps can be found underneath sinks. We offer starter packs of these supplies, for longer stays you may need to pick up more. WINTER/SNOW: The private road and our driveway does get plowed if there is 3 or more inches of snow. Because this is a cabin in the woods, that is not our primary home, guests are responsible for shoveling the the area from the driveway to the cabin during the winter. There are shovels and salt provided.