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Wildwood Cottage, Duluth, private wooded retreat on the North Shore

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61320 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Duluth, MN
  • Place, Tom's Historic Logging Camp
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, French River Hatchery
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Knife River Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Duluth

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Duluth, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Superior and Tom's Historic Logging Camp. .This vacation home is 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from French River Hatchery and 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Knife River Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Tom's Historic Logging Camp - 12 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • French River Hatchery - 13 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Knife River Beach - 14 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • McQuade Small Craft Harbor - 15 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Superior Hiking Trail - 22 min drive - 15.8 miles

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Russ Kendall's Smokehouse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪New Scenic Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gill's Cheese & Smokehouse - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Larsmont Trading Post - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ledge Rock Grille - ‬13 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.

Wildwood Cottage, Duluth, private wooded retreat on the North Shore

Wildwood Cottage is a newly built, Scandinavian Modern designed, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom retreat, nestled into the woods. There are 80-plus acres of forested state land to the south of the property with a walking trail from the cottage to the Sucker River.

Located 20 minutes from Canal Park and Downtown Duluth, 5 minutes to Stoney Point and Knife River Marina Beach, and 10 minutes to Brighton Beach makes this a fabulous location one mile north of Lake Superior and the North Shore Scenic Drive (Grandma's Marathon route).

The home is all on one level, with easy access on grade, plus all doors are 3 feet wide. The floors are all hand-stenciled, and original artwork by area artists fill the cottage.

One bathroom has a tub/shower combination unit, the second bathroom a good sized shower.

Outdoors has plenty of area for lawn games, plus a fire pit and chairs out front. All firewood and gas grill provided.

The x-long twin beds are very comfy for adults, as well as for children. Board games, blue-ray DVD player and Smart TV with lots of movies, will easily help when you just want to chill out.

The kitchen is fully outfitted with almost anything you would need and your hosts live just 1100 feet away and will easily accommodate anything that you may need.

Hi Speed Wi-Fi

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as gas grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Free firewood
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets 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.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,320 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

No motorized rec vehicles can leave from the property.
OWNERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CHARGE A LATE CHECK OUT OR EXCESSIVE CLEANING FEE.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Wildwood Cottage Duluth North Shore Private Wooded Retreat House
Wildwood Cottage Shore Private Wooded Retreat House
Wildwood Cottage Duluth North Shore Private Wooded Retreat
Wildwood Cottage Shore Private Wooded Retreat
Wildwood Cottage Duluth North Shore Private Wooded Retreat House
Wildwood Cottage Shore Private Wooded Retreat House
Wildwood Cottage Duluth North Shore Private Wooded Retreat
Wildwood Cottage Duluth North Shore Private Wooded Retreat House
Wildwood Cottage Shore Private Wooded Retreat House
Wildwood Cottage Duluth North Shore Private Wooded Retreat
Wildwood Cottage Shore Private Wooded Retreat

Wildwood Cottage, Duluth, private wooded retreat on the North Shore Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 122 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wildwood Cottage was exactly as described! Beautiful and peaceful, super clean and relaxing. The hosts provided everything you needed plus more. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. We'd love to return. :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A cottage in the woods but not far from the main scenic highway. It was clean, spacious and beautiful and easy to find. I would not be surprised if we stay again! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The unit was clean and well maintained. The kitchen was completed stocked with anything you would need. You can't find a better host. The river is a short walk away from the cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at Wildwood Cottages! I reached out to the host prior to our arrival and they were able to accommodate a simple request before we even got there. A bulb went out in the bathroom and they replaced it right away. Our whole family was excited about the river and waterfalls that were within walking distance. We could hear the rushing of the waterfalls before we could even see it! We saw several deer during our stay, some right outside the living room window. Hosts are very friendly and helpful. The home is right between Two Harbors and Duluth. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great place for quiet relaxing time
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a pleasure to stay at this charming property. The house is beautiful and well kept. Location is peaceful and perfect. The hosts are kind and knowledgeable about the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We enjoyed our stay.

This was our third year here for family weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful stay

Third time at this lovely cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time at Wildwood Cottage

Great stay! Perfect for our family. Location was great to reach attractions on the north shore.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to visit

Clean place and the personalized guide was handy to visit the many attractions in the Deluth area. Friendly host We enjoy our stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place with a great set up for family gatherings. Radiant floor heating kept us nice and toasty. Washer and dryer meant we could pack light. Functional space inside and out. Would highly recommend and return.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Up North Paradise

Immersed in nature, this cottage provided the perfect setting for our family to connect and reset!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Property..peaceful

We loved everything about the property, the decor, cleanliness, fire pit, grill..something to do for everyone, hosts were so pleasant, will definitely be back..
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It was a great place

The house and the yard was very relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a great time visiting Wildwood Cottage. Amy and Rita were
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for a family getaway

We had a wonderful weekend away at Wildwood. The cottage is comfortable and inviting, situated in a winter wonderland with hiking and snow shoeing with our young kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!!

We had the most wonderful time at the cottage! The waterfalls were a short walk and so beautiful. The cottage was very clean and a short drive from the highway making it easy to trek into Duluth or Two Harbors.Thank you Rita and Amy for sharing your beautiful property with us.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect place to stay!

Wildwood Cottage was the perfect place to stay for my family’s trip to the Duluth area! The house had everything we needed and it was so nice to relax each evening after a busy day of checking out the local attractions. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Duluth!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

tranquil

Wonderful place the find peace and tranquility.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Exception hospitality!

Cozy, family friend cottage in the peaceful wood. Looking forward to returning for another getaway in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls' Weekend

This is the second year that we have spent our girls' weekend at Wildwood Cottage. Wonderful place to unwind and relax. It is close to Duluth and Two Harbors and we enjoyed both cities. So very happy we found this great cottage and welcoming hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cabin

We absolutely loved the cabin and property. The hosts are amazingly accommodating and communicative! We will definitely be back if they will have us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome stay!

We cannot say enough about our stay at Wildwood Cottage! The cottage was beautiful and everything in order when we arrived. We loved taking the walk down to the river and enjoying the peace and beauty of the area. It was a perfect spot to stay in the middle of all the places we enjoyed visiting. Would definitely stay again if we are in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friends get-a-way

We loved our stay at Wildwood Cottage. It was very welcoming, and furnished with everything we could possibly need. It was the perfect location to go up to North Shore activities or make the quick trip to Duluth.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Oasis in the woods

We had a marvelous time during our stay. The kids loved running around the property, napping on the couch by the big window, and we adored the distance to/from all of the surrounding communities.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022