Welcome to Walden Haus, your year‑round lakeside retreat where adventure, comfort, and the magic of northern Minnesota come together. Set on the peaceful shores of Wynne Lake and directly across from Giants Ridge Ski & Golf Resort, this chalet-style cabin blends classic up‑north charm with thoughtful amenities designed for families, couples, friend groups, and your four‑legged companion.

Whether you’re here to ski fresh powder, bike world‑class trails, golf renowned courses, paddle quiet waters, or simply unwind by the fire, Walden Haus offers the perfect home base for your Minnesota getaway.

Your host has taken great care to appoint this cabin with special touches not found in most vacation rentals from a well-equipped kitchen to cook a feast to comfortable beds with quality linens to practical essentials like bug spray and band-aids.


WALDEN HAUS AMENITIES:
• 4 bedrooms on 3 levels, master with king, guest room with queen, loft with 3 twins, and a lower-level sleeping space with a log bunkbed - double on bottom and twin on top
• Sleeps 10 comfortably with option for premium queen air mattress/ extra bedding for additional guests (max 12),
• 3 bathrooms, one on each level (bathtub on main level and loft) with premium shampoo/conditioner/soaps
• Great room with gas fireplace, smart TV, acoustic guitar, beautiful views, and throw blankets galore
• Dining table seats 7, with easy access to additional outdoor seating on the deck
• Well-stocked kitchen including crockpot, blender, rice cooker, popcorn air popper, waffle maker, assortment of pots and pans, and dinnerware for 12
- Complimentary breakfast provided – pancake mix & syrup
- Air Popper with popcorn and seasonings
- Coffee/tea and sugar/creamer
- Hot cocoa mix and marshmallows (winter-time)
- Staples- spices, essential condiments, including olive oil, cooking spray, ketchup, mustard, BBQ sauce
• Lower-level game room with walkout patio access - picnic table and charcoal grill (please bring own charcoal, also available to purchase at Welcome Center)
• Game room includes a stone electric fireplace, poker table, array of nostalgic board games, classic Ms. Pac Man video game, DVD/Blue Ray with movies, record player with eclectic albums, and large smart TV
• Portable Bluetooth speaker and charging station
• Washer & dryer for guest use
• Pooch amenities – comfy bed & blanket, bowls, treats, toys, doggie bags
• Kids essentials – toys for various ages, books, pack-n-play, booster seat, dinnerware
• Recreation gear – two kayaks, life jackets, pool toys, yard games, beach towels, tennis racquets, pickleball paddles, basketball
• EV charging station ¼ mile away at Giants Ridge chalet and Pool & Sauna Haus

RESORT AMENITIES:
Staying at Walden Haus gives you access to all the amenities of the Villas at Giants Ridge, including a seasonal heated outdoor pool and hot tub, tennis/pickle ball court, Basketball hoop, fire pits, swimming beach, playground, docks for your boat (first come/first serve), and walking paths. Guests may rent additional non-motorized watercraft from the Welcome Center.

A must-do - NEW Giants Ridge Pool and Sauna Haus near the Villas. A 9,700 square foot wellness retreat with a heated indoor pool, hot tub, and saunas. Daily passes are $15 for 13+ and $10 for 12 and under.

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES:
• Two nationally recognized championship golf courses, the Quarry and the Legend and down the road The Wilderness at Fortune Bay in Tower
• Premier mountain biking at Giants Ridge as well as two other area trails - Redhead Mountain and Lookout Mountain
• 150+ miles of trails for cyclists on the Mesabi Trail from your door step
• Alpine skiing, 2 terrain parks, and tubing on 202 acres, 5 lifts/35 runs
• Nordic skiing on nearly 40 miles of groomed trails
• Snowmobiling on 2,000 miles of groomed trails
• OHV Recreation Area in Gilbert – 1,200 acres/36 miles
• Boating on Wynne and Sabin Lakes or nearby Lake Embarrass
• Berry-picking, disc golf and so much more

Centrally located in the heart of the Iron Range, Walden Haus is 5 miles from the Bavarian-theme village of Biwabik and equal distance from the inviting community of Aurora. Both provide food establishments and other essential amenities for your stay. Less than 20 miles away is the City of Virginia where you will find franchise restaurants and big box retail, such as Menards, Target, Walgreens, and Aldi. Walden Haus also makes a perfect home base to take in other destination spots of the Arrowhead region including Duluth/Superior, WI (66 miles), the North Shore of Lake Superior (69 miles), and Ely, the entrance to the Boundary Waters (39 miles).

Whether you are looking for a couple's getaway with your four-legged sidekick, a family vacation with the kids, a girls' weekend, a men's golf adventure, or a family reunion, Walden Haus is an ideal vacation destination for a true Minnesota experience. We look forward to hosting you soon.