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Come relax in a Tranquil Cottage on Island Lake!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 41022 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

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Duluth, MN
  • Place, Lester River
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Minnesota Duluth
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Miller Hill Mall
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Duluth

When you stay at this cottage in Duluth, you'll be on the waterfront and 9 minutes by car from Lester River. .This cottage is 20.2 mi (32.5 km) from Lake Superior and 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Snowflake Nordic Ski Center.
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What's nearby

  • Lester River - 10 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • University of Minnesota Duluth - 34 min drive - 20.4 miles
  • Miller Hill Mall - 34 min drive - 19.2 miles
  • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center - 36 min drive - 21.7 miles
  • AMSOIL Arena - 36 min drive - 21.7 miles

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Island Lake Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Eagles Nest - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Gnesen General Store - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Blue Max - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Sportsmens Inn - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Come relax in a Tranquil Cottage on Island Lake!

Charming LAKEFRONT home, right on the shore of Island Lake Kubash Bay, straight north of Duluth (25/30 min drive from Downtown/Canal Park). Living room w/ gas fireplace & large window to beautiful sunset views, and water’s edge deck! Redecorated in 2022! HOSTS STAY in the LOWER LEVEL apt of the house, to give guests the top 2 floors to themselves (w/ their own private entrance). 20-25 min to Canal Park/downtown/mall area, 17 min from the mall, in a setting that is the best of both worlds: “Northwoods” peace & nature, w/ amenities & nearby conveniences of a rural city area!

*** DOCK IS REMOVED from the lake approximately Oct 15th. BACK IN the lake approx. May 10th. (Likely paddleboat & inflatable SUP also, but this is more weather-dependent)

* Many STAIRS from street level down to the house & lake (see pics).

[Gnesen Township Permit STR #23-04]. **PLEASE review the HOUSE MANUAL on site (in binder by the entry door).
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills and bike parking.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On the bay
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Unit size: 1,022 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Lock the doors
Taking out the trash & recycling is not expected, but if you would like to do so, 2 bins (blue top is mixed recycling, grey top is garbage) are up by the garage, and it is much appreciated 🙂
IF the dishwasher is FULL, and you want to run it, pods are under the sink, but also not required.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

We’re sorry we cannot accommodate guests’ pets. We have 2 cats of our own, who live in the lower level (One is outdoor also). And fenced chickens.
We always require a valid Gov ID (Ex. driver’s license) for the primary/paying guest. Please text a pic of the front to me or attach it in the message
REMOVE SHOES inside. If needed for wooden floors/stairs, please bring house shoes/slippers, or keep shoes on for safety, if need be.

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Infants who aren’t crawling ok, incl. in max of 4

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number STR 04

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Tranquil On A Lake Duluth
Tranquil Cottage on a Lake Duluth
Tranquil Cottage on a Lake Cottage
Tranquil Cottage on a Lake Cottage Duluth