MAXIMUM OF 6 PERSONS
Looking for lodgings like life used to be, before you had to share walls and BBQs with strangers? Before resorts expanded only to jam maximum people into minimum spaces? Samara’s historic Cabins 2 thru 7 takes you back to before… with your own cabin on the water, and space for you to relax and relive the joy and notstalgia of quiet time “at the lake,” just as you remember.
Built in the 1950s, Samara Point on Gull Lake remains one of the few, original resorts of it’s kind left in Minnesota. Structurally (and lovingly) maintained in the Samara tradition (to preserve but enhance), each half-log exterior cabin is bedecked with original 1950s knotty pine interiors. Meticulously-maintained, the six original cabins are spread across the shorefront (no, your view is not the back of another cabin, or of pavement or someone’s cars). Every Samara cabin gives you the best lake view because every Samara Point cabin on Gull Lake is truly just steps from the water’s edge.
The cabin floorplans remain original and true, with two handcrafted bedrooms (most guests say they offer the best sleep of their life), authentic bathroom (rated “deluxe” in those days, today promise to be a conversation piece), and what we call the pioneering vision in “open” kitchen design, blending the kitchen with dining and living areas, so all can enjoy conversation and the warm glow of the wood-burning fire. But the very best features… the large lakeside picture window, and a full lakeside screened-in porch– here you have an unmatched panoramic view of all kinds of wildlife, exceptional sunsets, and the beautiful, sparkling Gull Lake.
Enhancments made to these historic cottages include an abundance of handcrafted, one-of-a-kind, northwood comforts, plus the modern necessities to keep you connected. With so many personal touches, the minute you walk in you, you feel the cabin has always been yours, waiting for you to make more memories to it’s splended 60+ year history.
- Historic 638 square foot log-faced cabin
- Cabin is at lake level and just steps from the water
- Authentic wood-burning brick or Ben Franklin fireplace, with wood provided
- Lakeside screened-in private porch with couch, seating area and unmatched views of Gull Lake
- Fully-furnished cabin includes cookware, dinnerware, utensils, glassware, kitchen tools, puzzles, games and more
- Cabins include a window air conditioning unit to cool, and electric or gas heat to warm
- One bathroom with shower
- Kitchen appliances include gas stove with oven, refrigerator, microwave, drip coffeemaker (with filters), toaster
- Small TV/DVD player
- Wi-Fi in the cabins and/or around the Resort
- Individual picnic table area with charcoal grill and grilling tools provided
- Use of a 14 ft. fishing boat is included during your stay (yes, one of the resort originals)
- Dock space will be assigned for your boat, however jet skis are not allowed on the docks or operated from the resort
- Separate charging dock available. (No charging cords may be run from the cabin.)
- Two wood-paneled bedrooms with comfortable full-size beds
- Queen size sleeper sofa in the living area
- Furnished with ample linens, pillows, cozy comforters and blankets
Throughout your stay in Cabins 2 thru 7 at Samara Point on Gull Lake, the maximum number of persons allowed in the cabin or on the grounds, at any time, cannot exceed 6 persons, including visitors and infants. Every person in your party, no matter the age, be it overnight guest or visitor, must be registered at the Office first to be allowed on the Resort grounds. For the health, safety and comfort of all guests, pets of any size or type are NOT allowed.
Samara Point operates a housekeeping resort, akin to the early days of vacationing. Unlike a stay at a hotel, personal items are not supplied. Key items that you will need to bring include:
- TOWELS – Bath, kitchen and beach towels are NOT provided. However, if you are arriving by plane, let us know in advance and towels can be supplied for an additional charge, but daily towel service is not provided.
- BATH ITEMS – Personal bath soap, shampoos, kleenex, bath towels, hair dryers are NOT provided. Toilet paper IS provided.
- KITCHEN ITEMS – Housekeeping cabin kitchens are well-equipped with all the pots, pans, kitchen and grilling implements you need to prepare and serve a meal. All the silverware, plates, glassware, bowls needed to eat a meal are provided to serve up to 6 persons. Dish soap, oven mitts, filters for the drip coffeemaker are all provided. Coffee, kitchen towels and blenders are NOT provided.
- MISCELLANEOUS – Irons and ironing boards are NOT provided. Charcoal for the grill is NOT included. Fireworks of any type are NOT allowed on the grounds. We do recommend you bring a flashlight.
Room placement and furniture arrangement may vary slightly from the floorplan.
Ben Franklin wood-burning stove in Cabins 2, 3 and 7, brick/stone fireplace in Cabins 4, 5 & 6.
