First Time Offered in 60 Years, a rare northern Minnesota gem. Welcome to a truly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a stunning full log cabin retreat nestled on 9+- private acres and surrounded by six-thousand acres of pristine USDA forest land. Located just north of Grand Rapids in the legendary Chippewa National Forest, this one-of-a-kind property also boasts over 1500 feet of shoreline on the serene and fully recreational East Smith Lake. This is the kind of place that captures the spirit of a true Up North getaway, tall pines, unspoiled wilderness, and a quiet, gradual slope leading to a hard sand-bottomed shoreline that feels like it belongs in a storybook. Lovingly built in the 1960s and meticulously kept ever since, the log cabin is a beautifully preserved time capsule. Inside, you will find two cozy bedrooms, a charming sleeping loft, a functional kitchen, and a spacious great room featuring soaring 15-foot ceilings and a high-efficiency wood stove that invites you to gather year-round. The large tuck-under garage below offers convenient space for toys and tools. Step outside and you will discover even more, a lakeside wood-burning sauna, a quaint shower house and potter’s shed, and the detached garage is complete with a sleeping loft for overflow guests or extra storage. East Smith Lake is a hidden treasure: 152 acres, five miles of shoreline, and thirty-eight feet deep, perfect for fishing, kayaking, and water sports all summer long. Whether you are looking for a private family retreat, a peaceful base for outdoor adventures, or a legacy property to pass down through generations, this rare offering is ready to welcome its next chapter.
Single-familyProperty Type
1967Year Built
9 acresLot Size
4 car garageParking
Listed by Michael Lynch• Lakes Sotheby's International Realty
Directions: North of Grand Rapids on 38 past Caribou lake to right on Smith Lake Road to fire number 46771, go right, then keep to the left at the "Y" in the road to the gate.
Map Coordinate: 999-A1
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 912
Stories: —
Lot Size: 20.93 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Itasca County
APN: 66-002-2300
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 28, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1033
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Main Level Finished Area: 912
Building Area Total: 1761
Foundation Details: Block
Levels: One and One Half
Around this home
Schools
Cohasset Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 18.8mi
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Robert J. Elkington Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 20.9mi
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Grand Rapids Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 20.3mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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