Your Premier Northwoods Extension
Just 25 Minutes Away
The Sanctuary you have earned
The Floating Villa (Our Houseboat Fleet)
Be the captain of your own adventure. Navigate a 22 mile lake on our vintage fleet—from the cozy 30’ Minnow to the flagship 52’ Otter. Drop anchor in a private cove, kill the engine, and let the lake be your only neighbor.
Heritage Cabins & Private Lodges
Our Premier MN Dark Sky Cabin Rental
Prefer a perfectly stable, vibration-free foundation for long-exposure astrophotography? Our secluded log cabins offer wide private decks, clear openings away from heavy tree canopies, and full power amenities to keep your tracking mounts and laptop batteries charged all night.
Expand your itinerary with a private, pristine horizon
Your Iron Range getaway doesn't have to pause when Giants Ridge
is at capacity.
Timber Bay specializes in providing the perfect, seamless counterbalance to your daytime adventures. Located just 25 minutes north via Highway 21/135, we are right on the peaceful edge of the Boundary Waters region, nestled along a stunning, uncrowded 20-mile stretch of water.
We provide the ultimate frictionless escape... Whether you need premium overflow lodging after a phenomenal round of golf or you're looking to anchor your next multi-generational family retreat in deep, restorative quiet.
One-Day Getaway — Claim Your Excursion
You don't need a week-long booking to experience the true rhythm of a Northwoods wilderness lake. Our complete day-boat fleet is fully available to Giants Ridge guests looking for a premier day on the water.
Premium Pontoon Boats: Equipped with high-performing 90-115 HP outboards, stereos, and Bimini tops. Perfect for sweat-free group cruising, swimming, or letting the kids tackle our massive water bouncers.
Deluxe Alumacraft Fishing Outfits: Rigged with proper trolling motors and depth finders for the serious angler to tackle Birch Lake’s legendary trophy Walleye, Pike, and Smallmouth.
Single-Day Houseboat Rentals: Subject to availability, ask our front desk about short-term, single-day fleet options to experience a floating villa complete with on-deck BBQs, kitchens, waterslides, and more.
EXCLUSIVE RESORT GUEST OFFER
Mention or enter code TBLHGNTR at checkout for 10% off lodging and elite day-boat rentals.
Use Promo Code: TBLHGNTR at checkout
Stop Dreaming. BOOK IT.
Want Something Fully Customized?
Call us to combine cabins, houseboats, lake rentals and more. We’re happy to help customize the exact mix you need to achieve your goals.