Garfield, Minnesota

Step into stillness. Breathe. Let the lake do the rest.

Tucked along the quiet shores near Lake Michigan, Lobster Tail Lodge is a place to unplug — a collection of thoughtfully kept cabins where the only schedule is the sun dipping below the pines.

Lobster Tail Lodge cabin nestled among tall pines beside calm lake waters
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Our Story

Built for those who
come to rest.

Lobster Tail Lodge began as a simple idea: a place where the noise of ordinary life falls away and what remains is the sound of wind through pines, water lapping at the shore, and your own thoughts without rush.

Our cabins sit on a stretch of land that has welcomed quiet visitors for generations. Each room is kept in the spirit of the place — unpretentious, clean, and honest — with the kind of details that make a stay feel like coming home to somewhere you've never been.

Whether you're here for a weekend escape, a writing retreat, or a season of stillness, we'll meet you at the door and let the lake do the talking.

Exterior of a rustic cabin at Lobster Tail Lodge with morning light
Cozy cabin interior with wood accents and soft natural light
Accommodations

Rooms that
breathe.

Each cabin is a self-contained retreat — thoughtfully furnished, quietly equipped, and oriented toward the view.

Pine Cabin interior with queen bed and lake view window
The Pine Cabin Queen

Pine Cabin

A compact, sunlit room facing the water. Queen bed, hand-finished wood accents, and a small porch for morning coffee.

Wi-Fi • Kitchenette • Porch • Lake view
Lake Room with king bed and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking water
The Lake Room King

The Lake Room

Our most sought-after room. Floor-to-ceiling windows, king bed, and a private deck that opens directly onto the lakeshore.

Wi-Fi • Full kitchen • Deck • Waterfront
Timber Loft with twin beds and exposed beam ceiling
The Timber Loft Twin

The Timber Loft

An upper-level room with exposed timber beams and twin beds — ideal for friends or siblings seeking a quiet retreat together.

Wi-Fi • Reading nook • Garden view • Quiet zone

Availability varies by season — call to inquire.

Call (320) 834-2752 to Reserve
The Experience

What you'll find here

Lakeside Access

Direct walk to the water's edge. Bring a book, a fishing rod, or simply sit and watch the light shift across the surface.

Private Cabins

Each cabin is a standalone retreat — no shared walls, no hallways, just your space and the woods around it.

Four Seasons

Spring wildflowers, summer swims, autumn colors, winter silence. The lodge changes with the weather — and so do you.

Slow Pace

No restaurants to rush to, no schedules to keep. The pace here is set by the sun, the wind, and the water.

Location

Where the road
gives way to water.

12310 Tall Timbers Rd SW

Garfield, MN 56332-4605

Central Minnesota — near Lake Michigan

A short drive from the nearest town, the lodge sits on a quiet stretch of road where cell service is sparse and the night sky is unobstructed. It's the kind of place that makes you remember what quiet sounds like.

Aerial view of Lake Michigan shoreline near Garfield Minnesota with forested coastline
Get in Touch

We'd love
to hear from you.

Whether you have a question about availability, need directions, or simply want to learn more about the lodge, reach out. We respond to every message personally.

Address

12310 Tall Timbers Rd SW
Garfield, MN 56332-4605

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