Notes from the host
Glory Cabin - Big McDonald Lake Near Walde Lake
Brand New! Very Unique Designer Lake Cabin with great amenities for an experience of a lifetime! Located on Big McDonald Lake in Ottertail County, Mn.
The cabin is private for you & your guests to relax & enjoy! It’s only 50 feet from the sandy bottom shoreline for easy clean swimming.
The small resort it’s located on has brand new amenities: NEW Pickleball, Volleyball, Basketball court. Horseshoes pit, and indoor fish cleaning station. FREE EV Charging, And a nearby 31 mile paved bike/walking path. The bike path is very smooth with new pavement and has very beautiful views, it’s a new multi city/ multi lake trail with maps along the way
Playground and sandbox across the street for your kiddos
ABOUT BIG MCDONALD LAKE
It’s an Awesome lake to go boating & pontoon cruising on with incredible fishing! It’s one of the most prestigious lakes in the area due to the quality of water and sandy bottom swimming.
Also, the cabin is 50 feet from the water, which is almost unheard of nowadays. This means when you sleep at night, you can hear the waves!
GOT KIDS THAT WANT TO SWIM?-
Big McDonald Lake has very clear/clean waters for swimming, it has a nice sandy bottom. They can swim right off the dock!
HOT TUB (PRIVATE TO CABIN)
Our hot tub seats six people at a time and it has amazing views of the lake! It is private to the cabin. (The other guests on the resort cannot use it). We balance the chemicals of the hot tub before each guest stay
ABOUT THE RESORT
Big McDonald resort has been one of the top resorts in the Ottertail County / Lakes Country region for the last 40 years! Families have been coming to Big McDonald lake & resort from generation to generation because it’s safe & spectacular! It’s a small, family friendly resort that draws very nice people.
LAYOUT OF THE GLORY CABIN -
4 Bedrooms, 2 Bath total
SLEEPS Max 12 People
1607 SQ Ft
MAIN LEVEL LAYOUT -
Bedroom 1 - King Bed in the master
Bedroom 2 - Queen / Full bunk Combo
Master Bathroom - Freestanding Tub / Shower
Second Bathroom - Rainfall Shower
Lakeside Outdoor Shower - Rainfall Shower w/ hot water
UPPER LEVEL LAYOUT-
Bedroom 3- Queen / Twin Bunk combo
Bedroom 4- Queen / Twin Bunk combo
There is a couch on each level that people can also Sleep on.
*The upper level bedrooms have a deck with a magnificent view of the lake.
GLORY CABINS ARE TOP RATED CABINS
The Glory Cabins is one of the emerging top brands of short-term rentals in the territory managed by Superhost Joshua Lindquist. The Glory Cabins recently purchased one of the Big McDonald resort’s lots, removed the old cabin. And built a brand new Year Round cabin, which is a modern designed piece of art!
The fusion of big McDonald’s resort coming together with Glory Cabin’s unique short-term rental experience has created a summer/winter/fall/spring cabin of your dreams!
BIKE PATH - 31 MILE MULTI LAKE ADVENTURE
Discover one of Otter Tail County’s hidden gems: a newer, 31-mile paved bike trail that winds through scenic lakes, peaceful countryside, and charming small towns. With its smooth, well-maintained surface, the trail offers a comfortable ride for cyclists of all skill levels—perfect for morning outings, family adventures, or relaxing sunset cruises. Along the way, guests can enjoy beautiful lake views, quiet rural landscapes, and a peaceful way to experience the natural beauty of Minnesota’s lake country. It’s a memorable outdoor activity and a great way to explore the charm of the area during your stay.
GLORY CABIN TOP FEATURES-
- 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 1600 square feet
- On Lake (listen to waves as you sleep)
- Unique Design
- Private Hot Tub
- 1 Boat Slip
- Boat Launch on same street .1 mile away
- Fully Stocked Kitchen equipment
- Kids Play Area
- Games
- Laundry
- QLED TV
- Super Clean
- Upper Lakeside Patio Deck (Awesome View)
- Smart Home (Controlled with voice)
- Ice Bath's
- Rainfall Shower
- Outside Shower
- AC / Ceiling Fans
- In Floor Heat
- Fireplace
- On Awesome Fishing Lake
- Pets Allowed
- Pontoon Rental Available
- Ice Bath Therapy
- EV Charging Station
- RV 50 AMP Service
- Hosted by an Award winning Superhost
THINGS TO DO ON RESORT
- Pickleball
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Horseshoes
- Cornhole Toss
- Swim Off The Dock in Clear Water
- Fish Cleaning Station
- Paddle Boards
- Walking Path
- Kayaks
-Small Playground
-Sandbox
OTHER THINGS NEARBY
- 31 mile multi city bike path (start on resort)
- Tennis Courts (15 min away)
- Large Grocery Store Nearby (Central Market)
- Nice Restaurants Nearby
- Cute Boutique Shopping Places Nearby
- Vintage Mom & Pop Coffee shops Nearby
- Vintage Mexican Resturant Nearby
- Friendly Small Town Relaxed Vibes
- 27 Hole Golf (15 min away)
- 18 hole Disc Golf (15 min away)
- Beautiful Area with Over 1000 lakes!
All of these features makes this cabin one of the very top in the Ottertail County / Lakes Country area.
Get away from the chaos of the big cities & enjoy quality time with friends & family in nature. Take a break within a small town relaxed atmosphere.
LOCATED IN FAMOUS AREA OF MN-
This area is famous because it has the most number of lakes than any other county in the United States (over 1000)! As you drive around the area, it’s beautiful to see so many lakes everywhere you look! This is the very thing that sets this territory apart from others.
Truly, there is no other place like it!
MANY COME FROM OTHER STATES
Because we design unique top rated cabins, We get visitors from all over the nation! We are driving distance from the following states, so we get frequent visitors coming from:
North Dakota
South Dakotah
Wisconsin
Iowa
Missouri
Illinois
& more
WINTER & FALL FUN ACTIVITIES
- Hot Tub (Open 365)
- 6 Person Barrel Sauna w/Lake view
- Ice Baths
- Bon Fire Area (All Seasons)
- Huge Free Sledding Hill (15 Min away)
- Great Ice Fishing Lake
- Snowshoeing
- Many Indoor Cozy Coffee Shops
- Huge indoor Community Center (15 min)
- Retreats with Friends & Family
- Fireplace & cozy In floor heat
- Wellness Retreat & Cabin Escape!
MESSAGE US IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS-
If you have any questions, please let us know, and we would be happy to answer them very quickly.
PARKING & CHARGING
If you have a smaller RV, you will be able to park it in front of the cabin where we have RV charging. Bigger RVs can be parked across the street, but there is no charging there.
EV Vehicle charging
If you have EV vehicle, You will be able to park it right in front of the cabin and charge it on our charger. There’s no extra charge for charging your vehicles.
We have a 240V 50amp service plug.
AFFORDABLE PONTOON & BOAT RENTAL
Pontoon rentals available - around $250/day - 3 days minimum, through the company we recommend. This is half the price of the other companies in the area.
Please make sure you make your pontoon rental as soon possible (before your stay) because bontoon rentals get booked out quickly.
We can help you find an affordable fishing boat rental in the area as well. Message us before your stay and we will give you info on the most affordable places to rent from.
NEED ROOM FOR A BIG GROUP ?
We do have connections to other cabins on this resort who may have vacancy if you wanted to bring a larger group. Just message us and ask about your desired dates and your desired number of people and we will talk to the other cabin owners to see if we can accommodate your larger group and spread them out throughout the various cabins that are right next to each other on the resort. But plz ask us asap as this resort books fast.
This resort frequently hosts larger groups & communities annual trips.
ABOUT THE HOST -
Joshua is an award winning Superhost who has over 100 5 star reviews online from all his listings, his cabins are some of the most in-demand properties in the area due to their unique design, awesome amenities & great customer service/experience.
His other property, The Glory Cabin on Rush Lake, won the recognition in 2026 as one of the top 5% “Guest Favorite” of all properties (on Air-Bńb). Now people are already saying that they like this new custom cabin on Lake McDonald even better!
Josh loves hosting guests and showing them the absolute best experience possible for their group /families retreats! Read his reviews on his other properties & you'll see what people say!
BOOK YOUR DATES AS SOON AS YOU CAN!
The summer dates are booking very fast. In the summer June-Aug there is 7 day booking minimum. Sept- May there are 2 or 3 day limit only
So Grab your dates quickly before someone else does!
If you have any further questions, please just message us & we will respond to you quickly.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO HOSTING YOU!
-Joshua Lindquist
& Glory Cabin Team
Hosted byJoshua Lindquist
