A place that remembers you
Big Stone City Cabin isn't a resort. It's a collection of carefully maintained lake cabins on a stretch of shoreline that most people drive past without noticing. That's exactly why we keep it that way — no crowds, no noise, no rush.
Every cabin is built with reclaimed timber, heated stone fireplaces, and windows that frame Lake Traverse like a living painting. Whether you're here for a weekend away or a week-long reset, you'll find that the cabin feels less like a rental and more like a place you've been before.
Handcrafted Cabins
Each cabin is uniquely built with locally sourced materials and finished with care.
Year-Round Access
Open every season — summer kayaking, fall foliage, winter ice fishing, spring renewal.
Personal Attention
Small enough to know every guest by name. We take the time that matters.
Choose your cabin
Four distinct cabins, each with its own character and lake-facing view.
The Pines Cabin
Our signature two-bedroom cabin with a vaulted ceiling, stone fireplace, and a private deck that drops straight to the lake. Sleeps four comfortably.
- Lake-facing deck
- Stone fireplace
- Full kitchen
- Sleeps 4
Lakewood Cabin
A cozy one-bedroom retreat with floor-to-ceiling windows, a queen bed, and a soaking tub that faces the water. Ideal for couples or solo travelers.
- Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Soaking tub
- Kitchenette
- Sleeps 2
Birch Cabin
Nestled among white birch trees just steps from the water, this cabin offers privacy, a wood-burning stove, and a covered porch with hammocks.
- Wood-burning stove
- Private porch
- Full kitchen
- Sleeps 3
Granite Cabin
Our largest cabin — three bedrooms, two baths, and a wraparound deck that catches sunrise on one side and sunset on the other. Built for groups and families.
- Three bedrooms, two baths
- Wraparound deck
- Full chef's kitchen
- Sleeps 8
More than a place to sleep
Life at Big Stone City Cabin moves differently. Mornings begin with coffee on the dock while loons call across the water. Days are for kayaking, hiking the trail behind the property, or reading in a hammock with no Wi-Fi signal and no urge to check your phone.
Evenings bring fire pits, starlight so clear it looks painted, and the kind of quiet that makes conversation feel like a gift. We're fifteen minutes from downtown Big Stone City for groceries and gas, but you'll find you don't need much else.
Kayaks & Canoes
Complimentary watercraft available for lake exploration.
Fire Pit Gatherings
Evening fire pits with seating, s'mores supplies, and lake views.
Trail Access
Private hiking and biking trails through mixed forest and wetlands.
Local Recommendations
Curated guides to the best fishing spots, dining, and hidden gems nearby.
On the border, at the edge of everything
Big Stone City sits at the northernmost tip of South Dakota, where the state line meets Minnesota and the Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge stretches in every direction. You're on Lake Traverse — one of the clearest lakes in the region — and just fifteen minutes from the historic downtown of Big Stone City.
A glimpse inside
Your lake is waiting
Cabins fill quickly during peak season. Call us to check availability and secure your dates — or simply stop by. We're right here on Lake Street.
