, Puposky, MN 56667 (MLS# 7005057)

Overview

Description

Bear’s Lair Lodge offers a rare opportunity to acquire a private Northwoods destination property with exceptional versatility. Surrounded by mature forest and designed for group experiences, the property features multiple lodging buildings and inviting gathering spaces ideal for estate ownership, vacation rental use, corporate retreats, and private events. The layout naturally supports weddings, off-sites, wellness retreats, and family compounds, with separation between accommodations and common areas that enhances privacy and functionality. This is not a conventional lodge investment, but a lifestyle-driven asset with meaningful upside through retreat, rental, or event-based use. With its secluded setting, established infrastructure, and flexible footprint, Bear’s Lair Lodge is well positioned as a destination retreat or event property in one of Northern Minnesota’s most sought-after natural environments. Investment highlights Destination-Style Northwoods Property Private, wo ... (Read more)

General Property Information

Lot Measurement: Acres
Multiple PIDs?: No
Other Parking Spaces: 10
Owner Occupied: Yes
Road Btwn WF & Home?: No
Waterfront Frontage: 5685
Waterfront YN: Yes
Year Built: 1992
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Foundation Size: 4725
Garage Stalls: 7
Lake/Waterfront Name: Puposky
For Sale or Lease: For Sale
Acres: 240
Lot Dimensions: 5685 x 1502 x 6614 x 4484
Assessment Pending: No

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air CMU Style: Other; Single Occupancy Construction Status: Previously Owned Current Use: Business Service; Commercial; Recreational; Residential Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Slope: Gradual Exterior: Brick/Stone; Log; Log Siding Foundation: Slab Fuel: Electric; Propane Heating: Forced Air Loan Terms: Cash; Conventional On Site Utilities: Electric Separate Parking Characteristics: Finished Garage; Heated Garage; Paved Lot Potential Use: Income Road Frontage: Paved Streets; Private Road Sewer: Private Sewer Stories: Two Water: Well

Contract Information

Contingency: None
ListPrice: 3500000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

Postal City: Puposky
County: Beltrami
State: MN
Zip Code: 56667

Assessments

Tax With Assessments: 12950
Assessment Balance: 0

Basement

Foundation Dimensions: 107' x 50'

More Information

Building Information

Building Finished SqFt: 5922
Building SqFt: 5922

Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Feet

Elevation Highpoint Waterfront Feet: 0-4

Lake Details

Lake Acres: 2360
Lake Depth: 20

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead: No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Public Survey Info

Range#: 33
Section#: 29
Township#: 149

Sale Options

Sale Includes: Building, Land

Unit Details

Total Units: 3

Office/Member Info

Association: NWMAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

Legal Description: SECT-29 TWP-149 RANGE-033 32.18 AC LOT 5
Listing City: Puposky
Map Page: 999
Municipality: Durand Twp
School District: Bemidji
School District Phone: 218-333-3100
DNR Lake ID#: 04019800
DNR Lake Classification: Natural Environment
Zip Plus 4: 4565
Property ID Number: 110011900
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Amount: 12950
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: Bear’s Lair Lodge offers a rare opportunity to acquire a private Northwoods destination property with exceptional versatility. Surrounded by mature forest and designed for group experiences, the property features multiple lodging buildings and inviting gathering spaces ideal for estate ownership, vacation rental use, corporate retreats, and private events. The layout naturally supports weddings, off-sites, wellness retreats, and family compounds, with separation between accommodations and common areas that enhances privacy and functionality. This is not a conventional lodge investment, but a lifestyle-driven asset with meaningful upside through retreat, rental, or event-based use. With its secluded setting, established infrastructure, and flexible footprint, Bear’s Lair Lodge is well positioned as a destination retreat or event property in one of Northern Minnesota’s most sought-after natural environments. Investment highlights Destination-Style Northwoods Property Private, wooded setting designed for group experiences, retreats, and extended stays. Highly Flexible Use Potential Ideal for estate ownership, boutique vacation rental, corporate or nonprofit retreat center, or private event and wedding venue. Multiple Lodging Structures & Gathering Spaces Existing improvements support group accommodations, meetings, celebrations, and hosted experiences. Secluded Setting with Experiential Appeal Immersive Northwoods environment offering privacy, tranquility, and a true destination feel. Lifestyle-Driven Asset with Income Optionality Best suited for an owner or investor seeking experiential value with the ability to generate retreat, rental, or event-based revenue. Infrastructure in Place for Repositioning Physical layout and site design allow for enhancement, branding, or operational expansion without reliance on year-round tourism.
Directions: From Hwy 2 & 71 go north on Hwy 71 for 2.6 miles to Irvine ave/Cty 15 north 10 miles, take a left on Cty 26 to Durand Dr. NW for 1.1 miles Take a right on Lasalle Ave. NW

Accessible

None: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Slope

Gradual: Yes

Exterior

Brick/Stone: Yes
Log: Yes
Log Siding: Yes

Foundation

Slab: Yes

Fuel

Electric: Yes
Propane: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Parking Characteristics

Finished Garage: Yes
Heated Garage: Yes
Paved Lot: Yes

Road Frontage

Paved Streets: Yes
Private Road: Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer: Yes

Stories

Two: Yes

Water

Well: Yes

On Site Utilities

Electric Separate: Yes

CMU Style

Other: Yes
Single Occupancy: Yes

Current Use

Business Service: Yes
Commercial: Yes
Recreational: Yes
Residential: Yes

Loan Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Potential Use

Income: Yes

Puposky, MN 56667

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