Escape From It All At A Cabin With Its Own Private Waterfall In Minnesota

Did you know that there's a place in the Land of 10,000 Lakes where you can stay in a cabin with its own private waterfall? It's true - all you need to do to find it is head up to the North Shore of Lake Superior and check in at Cascade Lodge in Minnesota. The lodge also happens to be adjacent to the stunning Cascade River State Park and all its tumbling waterfalls and rapids, as well. There may not be a better place to stay in the Bold North if you're a lover and/or chaser of waterfalls.

Folks have been escaping to historic Cascade Lodge since the 1920s - and once you see where it is, you'll absolutely understand why.

Fronted by panoramic views of Lake Superior and its own slice of basalt shoreline, the lodge backs up against state park and national forest land that marches up the dramatic bluffs behind it.

The property is tucked into a small valley, that meanders from the shoreline, between two bluffs toward a ridge line.

Clearly, Cascade Lodge's setting on Lake Superior's rugged North Shore is a large part of the attraction.

As is the cozy and congenial lodge, where you can gather with other guests to enjoy conversation and games with a view.

Or, you can simply snuggle into one of the comfy chairs and enjoy a crackling fire. The slapping waves of Lake Superior are also soothing when tucked into one of the resort's Adirondack chairs.

The on-site Cascade Restaurant and Pub means you don't have to leave the property.

The Cascade Lodge menu is punctuated by comfort food and traditional favorites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

You'll also find a full bar with a solid beer and wine selection if, like I do, you enjoy a beverage with your nature views.

Speaking of nature, Cascade Creek runs directly through the Cascade Lodge property as it flows from the Sawtooth Mountains above the lodge, through the property's valley, to Lake Superior below.

The creek tumbles into several small cascades and cataracts on its way down.

This means that several of Cascade Lodge's cabins offer guests a pleasant view of the rushing stream.

But Cabin 11, located near the restaurant and across the creek from the rest of the property, is a little more special.

Not only does it boast its own foot bridge...

This historic 1927 log cabin is perched above the precipice of its own private waterfall.

Because of this romantic setting, Cabin 11 has come to be known as the "Honeymoon Cabin" at Cascade Lodge.

Not enough of a waterfall for you? No worries. Jump on one of the trails connecting Cascade Lodge with Cascade River State Park, and in less than a mile, you'll be enjoying a feast of waterfalls.

In the park, the Cascade River tumbles down fall after fall as it makes it way to Lake Superior. I particularly enjoy visiting in the springtime, when the snowmelt has the falls roaring!

If you're a waterfall enthusiast, you can't do much better when it comes to accommodations in Minnesota than Cascade Lodge. The resort is open year-round, and it's incredibly beautiful in wintertime, as well. For more information and to book your stay, check out Cascade Lodge's listing on the web. If you want see some more fantastic photos of Cascade Lodge in Minnesota, be sure to check out the lodge on Facebook.

Have you visited Cascade Lodge on the North Shore? Were you lucky enough to stay in Cabin 11? Let us know in the comments, and be sure to tell us about any other places with private waterfalls that you're aware of.