A Storybook Log Cabin with History on Spirit Lake (Doherty Lake). Welcome to a one-of-a-kind lakeside retreat with history and character. The heart of this cabin is its hearth: the hand-built stone fireplace, crafted in the 1940s by none other than the grandfather of MacGyver himself. When the "new cabin" was built in the 1970s, it was thoughtfully constructed around this iconic fireplace—allowing it to sit just steps from the water’s edge. The level lot offers an easy, short walk to a sandy swimming beach. Just a few feet from the cabin, you'll find the traditional lakeside sauna house. A spacious deck welcomes you as you drive up, while another large lakeside deck offers sunsets. In summer, neighbors have gathered on pontoons in the center of the lake, adding a communal vibe. Enjoy the peaceful simplicity of fishing from your dock, swimming or diving at your private beach. Evenings are best spent by the outdoor fire ring, where generations have shared stories under the stars. As the seasons shift, the scent of burning wood and the comforting crackle of the fireplace bring a cozy ambiance that's perfect for watching football or curling up with a book. The interior features a spacious upper sleeping loft and a front sunroom, now furnished with a bed surrounded by lake-facing windows. A permitted privy is included, and all furnishings can remain (excluding personal photos, wall art, and fish mounts), making this an easy, turnkey escape. Completely ready for your next chapter—come settle in and start your own story on Spirit Lake.
Closed
$215,000
4973 Spirit Lake Dr, Mountain Iron, MN 55768
1beds
0baths
1,350sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1972
0.92 Acres Lot
$215,000 Zestimate®
$159/sqft
$1,084 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: October 03, 2025 at 01:51pm
Listed by:
Karen Gessell,
COLDWELL BANKER NORTHWOODS,
Pamela B. Gilhousen 218-360-9490
Bought with:
Member Non
NON MEMBER FILE
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6758656
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 0
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 351 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x27
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 184.17 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10'10x17
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 108.33 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10'10x10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 414.83 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21'10x19
Sun room
- Level: Main
- Area: 128 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x8
Heating
- Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Masonry, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,350
- Total interior livable area: 1,350 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,350
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: South, West
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Waterfront Num(69076300), Lake Bottom(Sand), Lake Acres(71), Lake Depth(16)
- Body of water: Doherty
Lot
- Size: 0.92 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Sauna, Storage Shed
- Foundation area: 864
- Parcel number: 385005300060
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log
- Roof: Shake
Condition
- Age of Property: 53
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1972
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Power Company: Lake Country Power
- Gas: Wood
- Sewer: Outhouse
- Water: Sand Point
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Mountain Iron
- Subdivision: Spirit Lake Shores
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No