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A two-story log cabin with a wrap-around porch, a stone foundation, and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.
A lodge with a wooden deck leading to a cabin surrounded by snow-covered ground and trees.
A wooden cabin interior with a kitchen area featuring hanging pots and pans, a wooden counter, and a view of the outside through a door.
A log cabin interior with a leather sofa, wooden walls, and a high ceiling.
A log cabin interior with wooden walls, a ceiling with exposed beams, a mounted deer head, two chairs, a table, and a window with a view of the outside.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 152500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Duluth, MN
  • Place, McQuade Small Craft Harbor
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Minnesota Duluth
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Aerial Lift Bridge
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Duluth

Located in Duluth, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Superior and French River Hatchery. .This family-friendly vacation home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from McQuade Small Craft Harbor and 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Brighton Beach Park.
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What's nearby

  • McQuade Small Craft Harbor - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • University of Minnesota Duluth - 15 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center - 17 min drive - 14.3 miles
  • Aerial Lift Bridge - 18 min drive - 14.3 miles
  • Miller Hill Mall - 23 min drive - 16.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake Superior Brewing - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Billy's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Out Of The Blue Fish Co. - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Breeze Inn - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪New Scenic Cafe - ‬5 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.

North Shore Timber Retreat! Minutes To Town! Acres of Privacy!

Just 3 miles from City of Duluth, 3/4 mile from Lake Superior, near many rivers, & sight seeing areas along the North Shore. Perfect for your family get togethers. Very family friendly! Over the river and through the woods...

Appreciate all the comfortable features and relax and enjoy close proximity to the North Shore & sightseeing and yet only a few minutes from the City of Duluth for groceries, gas, etc! You will appreciate the rustic natural wood timbers, stone/tile & the heart of an authentic log cabin. The living room has a Danish wood burning soapstone fireplace. The formal dining room has 2 tables that will seat up to 12 people with the option of heated tiled floor. The main floor also has a bedroom and a hand crafted stone tiled bathroom.

All 3 levels each have a tiled bath & bedroom(s). Master bedroom offers a queen bed accommodates a guest bedroom suite which also features a queen size bed (accessed w/french doors from master bedroom) & access to an en-suite tiled bath w/a Beautiful tiled walk-in shower & also an elegant deep soaking tub. The lower level walkout has 3 bedrooms (2 queens & a king) & access to walk-in tiled shower bathroom. Cotton sheets and comfy beds with majority windows with room darkening curtains! The exterior features a large covered deck with grill and tables for dining and looks out onto the private property surrounded by trees.

The property has a gentle slope. You may see deer on the property or evidence of them frolicking in the yard while you were out skiing or sightseeing.

The property is not located on Lake Superior, but is less than a mile from the McQuade Safe Harbor/Boat launch on Lake Superior.

High speed internet!

**This property is not handicapped accessible & there are many steps that lead up to the house from the parking area. However, for people who have difficulties walking, there is additional parking w/close proximity to the Timber Cottage (you can park in the drive way that is close to house). The remainder of parking is located where it requires a longer walk up to the house with many steps.

Keywords: Timber Home, Cottage, Cabin, Lodge
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, 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.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Please smoke outdoors away from the building.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Table tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

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

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

Rules

More than 10 people, there is additional charge for $30 per additional guest, per night. -be respectful and quiet per the respect of the neighbors
No Sunday check-in all vehicles should be parked in the driveway and not on the road.
In the event that the renter or guests breaks the house rules or policies, some or all off the damage deposit will be charged.

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Note from host: Contact owner. Pet fee is $100 for each pet.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
We do not allow parties / events / weddings.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please smoke outdoors away from the building.

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
Note from host: We do not allow parties / events / weddings.
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 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 required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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North Shore Timber Retreat! Minutes To Town! Acres of Privacy! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 280 out of 298 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 298 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 298 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 298 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 298 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Highly recommend! Excellent location and property!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the peace & quiet!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed your magnificent house inthe pines! So many beautiful interesting nooks and bathrooms! We loved it
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nikki M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely clean beautiful home. Very comfortable climate controlled rooms. The oversized covered balcony was the highlight and accommodated our extended family perfectly for morning coffee and other meals. I can’t say enough good things about our stay, we enjoyed it thoroughly! Communication with the host was extremely easy and prompt. The property was in perfect proximity to all of the activities we wanted to do and sights we wanted to see along the North Shore as well as in the city of Duluth.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roberta P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place. Very peaceful. Clean and well stocked with everything you need. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Russell C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very private, comfortable, and relaxing place. The owner were fabulous to work with!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful time staying at this beautiful home. Tremendous service by Loren and Amanda. Will definitely book this again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had our family Christmas here! It was perfect! Looking forward to visiting again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. The property was beautiful and was great for our party of 5 couples.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to get away. Our host was so generous getting us wood and jump starting our car! Lots of room and beds are very comfortable. A solid recommendation for our group
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Derek M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property that has scenic views and a lovely deck for entertaining!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

GENE E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, we enjoyed every minute of our time!True North Woods Experience and we enjoyed the North Shore as well.we would stay here again when we come this way.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynn O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We always enjoy our stay--everything is just the way we like it each year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caleb F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property and owners were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious, clean, fun spaces!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aaron M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House with plenty of room and the covered porch was the highlight as it rained off and on during our stay. Location is perfect for day trips into town and up the North Shore.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bev B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful place to stay! Highly recommend this lovely home. From the fireplace to the log interior, everything you could possibly need in the kitchen and a long table to seat 10. Celebrated our brother’s 80th birthday and had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family stayed here over Thanksgiving.We had a very wonderful experience!The home was very welcoming, clean, well stocked with everything we needed to make are stay comfortable.I cannot say enough good things about our hosts.From communication, to pricing, to providing a very unique home to stay in.We highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

REECE V.

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

Peacefull stay

Just a downright beautiful, quiet, relaxing stay. I would highly recommended everyone staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jon Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed here for a long weekend with family, and it was wonderful! Loren is a great host and very responsive to any questions or concerns. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jalal A.

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

Peaceful stay

We had a fantastic time here, the property owners thought of everything. They were also incredibly responsive
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jean N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, history of the cabin very interesting. Host is friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are repeat visitors to this wonderful house. It is comfortable and perfect for catching up with friends in a peaceful location. The owners put a lot of thought and care into the place and we hope to visit again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James Y.

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

Great place

Loren & family are always great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joel H.

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

A great stay

It was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024