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A spacious living area with a leather sofa, a patterned rug, and a television mounted on the wall.
A two-story house with a deck, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A wooden deck with outdoor seating, a view through a glass door, and a brick wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a wooden wall, a window, and a tray with towels and a welcome sign.
A wooden dining table with a vase of flowers, a lamp, and a view into a kitchen area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 17

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Gym
  • Outdoor Space
The current price is $1,164
$1,084 nightly
$1,164 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

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Duluth, MN
  • Place, Lester River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lakewood Town Hall
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Aerial Lift Bridge
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Duluth

With a stay at this vacation home in Duluth, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Superior and Lester River. .This family-friendly vacation home is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Duluth Entertainment Convention Center and 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Aerial Lift Bridge.
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What's nearby

  • Lester River - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lakewood Town Hall - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • University of Minnesota Duluth - 13 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center - 17 min drive - 11.8 miles
  • Aerial Lift Bridge - 17 min drive - 11.8 miles

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Lake Superior Brewing - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mount Royal Fine Foods - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Tavern on the Hill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Qdoba Mexican Eats - ‬14 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.

Lester River Pines Home | Pond | Creek | Woods | Views | Dogs

15 min from Canal Park Duluth lies a 5-bedroom home on 20 acres in the pines overlooking the Lester River and pond. Easy access to Hwy 61 for a site-seeing drive up the North Shore or Grandma's Marathon. Close to Lake Park Baseball & Soccer Complex and many other great activities. Enjoy coffee each morning from the deck or relax next to our indoor fireplaces or outdoor firepit. Great home to share during those youth hockey weekends! Large gatherings by request only.
The space
Lester River Pines is an easy drive along the Lester River Road to tour the Northshore or a quick 20-30 minutes from Canal Park and Downtown Duluth.
It's the perfect home for family gatherings or retreats.
Guest access
SELF CHECK-IN:
Our self-check-in system is designed to provide guests with a convenient way to check in without assistance.

We ask guests to complete their check-in between 4 PM and 8 PM. This is to ensure we can help you effectively and prevent any inconvenience or difficulty in reaching us later in the day if you have any issues.

A door code and check-in directions will be included in your welcome letter 3 days before your arrival.


Purchase Spirit Mountain Ski Resort FULL-day ski lift pass vouchers at a special rate of $65, a fantastic saving from the regular price of $95 at the ticket counter.

GETTING SKI VOUCHERS:

• Request the total amount of vouchers at least 3 days before your arrival date.
• Pay additional fees.
• We will deliver your vouchers to your home.
• Take the voucher to the ticket counter to redeem your lift tickets and sign a waiver.

RULES:

• Vouchers can only be used during the dates of your reservation.
• Only an ADULT full-day lift ticket is available.
• No refunds for unused vouchers.


We have a limited number of discounted vouchers. Book before they are all gone!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a safe and a desk, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including a water park, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional features at this vacation home include an arcade/game room, barbecue grills, and bike parking.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 4 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking allowed at this property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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 and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

A payment of 50% of the total reservation amount is required at the time of booking.
The remaining 50% is due 90 days before the first day of your reservation.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
4 total pets
Note from host: Pets are allowed at this property

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children are welcome at this property

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed at this property

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Lester River Pines Home | Pond | Creek | Woods | Views | Dogs Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of room, well kept, would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall we had a great stay with family at Lester River Pines! It wasn’t too far out of town and felt private and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful peaceful property. Great place to relax and unwind. Lots of room outside for the dogs to roam
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stay at a lot of VRBOs around the country, and no kidding, this is maybe the best house and property we've ever seen. The home is beautiful and very comfortable. Stocked with everything we needed. And the surrounding ponds and woods are stunning. 20 minutes from downtown Duluth, and yet feels like we're at a luxury cabin / resort in the woods.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this home! Especially the kitchen, deck and outside areas. We walked the paths and enjoyed the flowers & views of the creek. Easy drive to all the sites around Duluth. We had a group of 8, several used the sauna. The house is set up beautifully, no need to bring a lot of extras- they had it all including fans and heaters. 8 of us fit around the dining table easily, and the kitchen island was perfect. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very friendly and welcoming host. The home was cozy with a relaxing atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We very much enjoyed our stay. The young adults enjoyed exploring the property and the sauna. We were secluded,but also very close to activities in Duluth. We had a slight issue with the air conditioner, but the owner was quick to take care of it. Per my daughter-in-law, I picked the perfect place! Please note that you may find fairy houses along the trail. Built by my five year old granddaughter and visited by many fairies who left notes and a gift. A truly magical place!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location and amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Group Trip

Great place to stay with a group of friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

Beautiful views, comfortable beds, and still close enough to town to DoorDash 😉Overall we really enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was so nice having our senior dog here with us! It was very clean as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host communicated well! The hiuse was very clean and the Christmas tree was perfect for our family's holiday get together! The location was beautiful and we enjoyed the sauna! We would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Fantastic house, clean and exactly if not more than the listing says!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house. Is absolutely beautiful! We would and will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place!

It was very nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We rented Lester River Pines for an intimate family wedding. The house exceeded our expectations and met every need. Thank you for helping provide a lovely memory for our daughter.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Talk about a loaded kitchen. Every appliance you could want, perfectly labeled drawers, and an amazing stove/oven. We had some wonderful family time at this home. Plenty of space for a family of 8, even had an extra room. Pretty clean for a pet-friendly place. Under the couch is a little scary (we lost a toy, that’s why we looked lol) but otherwise clean. water pressure left something to be desired. Location is perfect. Out of town and private but only 20 mins from all Duluth things. The views are incredible, even in the winter! I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property in a great location. Easy launch point to Duluth and Two Harbors. Great size - housed 8 adults and 6 children comfortably with lots of room for the kids to run around outside and downstairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

Everything was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everyone enjoyed skating on the pond. There was plenty of room for us - eight adults, six kids, and three dogs! The kitchen had everything you could possibly need for cooking, although it was a little short on silverware.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Family Weekend

Beautiful property with trails and nature all around.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location and setting. Wonderful dinning room with large square table we used often. Pet friendly! Our grandchildren said it was the ebst house we have had and we do Christmas like this every 2 years so high praise. Sorry to say we did break one glass. Sorry for the late recview.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent in almost every way.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

We had a great time staying with family and kids. The home is absolutely beautiful and very comfortable. Very close to the beautiful Lester River Park too!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023