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North Shore Timber Home ~ Minutes To Town ~ Some Acres of Privacy!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 152500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Duluth, MN
  • Glensheen Historic Estate
    14 min drive
  • University of Minnesota Duluth
    15 min drive
  • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
    18 min drive
  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)
    26 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 French River Hatchery and McQuade Small Craft Harbor. .This family-friendly vacation home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Lake Superior and 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Brighton Beach Park.
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What's nearby

  • Glensheen Historic Estate - 14 min drive
  • University of Minnesota Duluth - 15 min drive
  • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center - 18 min drive
  • Bayfront Festival Park - 19 min drive
  • AMSOIL Arena - 19 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Billy's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Breeze Inn - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪New Scenic Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse On Homestead - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Clearwater Grille - ‬4 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 Home ~ Minutes To Town ~ Some 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

Relax and enjoy close proximity to the North Shore & its sightseeing and yet only a few minutes from the City of Duluth! 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 hand crafted stone tiled bathroom.

All 3 levels each have a bath & bedroom(s). Master bedroom offers a queen bed and a guest bedroom suite which also has a queen size bed (accessed w/french doors from master bedroom). The lower level walkout has 3 bedrooms (2 queens & a king). 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 & children enjoy sledding in the winter. 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. And there are many steps that lead up to the house from the parking area.

Keywords: Timber Home
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Loren Johnston

Languages

English, Norwegian, Swedish

Property amenities

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
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

  • Water park
  • 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
  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

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

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 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

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North Shore Timber Home ~ Minutes To Town ~ Some Acres of Privacy! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 244 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place!!
Beautiful home with everything you need. Family had a great weekend!! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing cabin
We loved our stay! Beautiful cabin, beautiful property! We want to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Escape!
Spent the weekend there with 8 friends and had a great stay! The property is clean and cozy. We loved how close we could still go downtown Duluth for the day and return back to comfort. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great stay
It was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirby L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect group housing
We had an amazing stay at Timber Home! The photos don't do the place justice -- it was very clean and fit all of our group (10 people) perfectly. We had dinners on the porch and really appreciated the various supplies (baking dishes/cooking utensils) that ensured we had everything we needed for cooking/baking. The yard was a great spot for a picnic and we saw the northern lights our first night. Additionally, the location was perfect for accessing Duluth but allowing us some privacy. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Family Gathering
The Timber Home was wonderful! Communication with the host was easy and response was prompt. The host even suggested a couple of sites in the area that we enjoyed checking out. The accommodations were great! Very clean and comfortable! Plenty of room for our family in a beautiful setting! Would highly recommend and hope to return sometime.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Getaway
Had a fantastic weekend at Timber Home! It easily fit our group of 11 with extra room. Plenty of bed space and seats at the tables. The place was cozy but never felt cramped. So helpful to have a bathroom on all floors. We didn't end up using the firepit--but greatly appreciated the wood left behind for us to use! The property was beautiful and breathtaking as you pull up . The wagon was so helpful to transport supplies from parking area to the house. Initially we were a little worried about this process, but it is really not a long distance we barely noticed! Loren was very responsive and made check in and check out simple. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen G., SAINT PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for families
We will return! Very quiet and private. There was a bedroom for everyone and we really enjoyed the outdoor spaces.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Together time
Perfect north shore feel! Nice space to visit...amazing deck! Was very well stocked for anything we could need and more. Beds were so comfortable. The motion lights on the stable concrete walk/steps to the house were very nice. That walk gave the place an even more secluded private feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monte E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Labor Day Weekend Stay
A very roomy & comfortable VRBO. Tucked away in the woods, it is very private, yet still close to many sites to see in Duluth & up the North Shore. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madalyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
Amazing perfict for our small wedding family stay. Had room for all of us, great kittchen and love love love the deck, spent most of our time there relaxing. Would go back and have family get togethers! Nice and quiet to in the woods!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Experience
My family very much enjoyed our stay here and we would gladly come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Multi-Generational Get-Away
Great location to all North Shore attractions. Lots of outdoor space for kids. The wrap around deck was a favorite hangout space.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James Y., Stillwater MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Loren & family are always great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nola M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing escape.
Enjoyed our stay. at base forour group of friends to
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan O., Dundas

Liked: Cleanliness
In the middle of Nature
A wonderful time was had by our extended family of 12. The kitchen was awesome for our collection of chefs. Everything you could think of was there, including an amazing coffee bar. Our favorite place to dine was at the long tables on the huge porch with a Blackstone grill at the ready! The house is convenient to activites in Duluth as well as up the North Shore. Our favorite lake was Island lake. A mere 20 minutes inland. Thank you!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful weekend in the woods
Our group stayed at the house for just a weekend, but we all wished it had been longer! We had a group of 11 and the house slept us all comfortably. There was plenty of room for event to sit and chat, have meals, and enjoy the peaceful privacy of the property. The host, Loren, was very responsive and helpful throughout the rental process, even providing an extra wagon to help get everything up to the house. We would absolutely recommend renting this house!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing north shore getaway!
This property was Amazing. It accommodated our entire group with plenty of space. Every single thing we needed for cooking was at our disposal and very well organized. I have absolutely no gripes about anything! The owner lives close by and was an incredible host. We go on family vacations every year and pick a cabin. We've never experienced the hospitality and attention to detail we had from this wonderful owner. I would recommend this spot to anyone! Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Family Home
The house was wonderful. We spent a lot of time on the covered porch. We also enjoyed the ping pong table. The kitchen was well stocked. The little kids enjoyed throwing stones off of the bridge into the creek! We would highly recommend. Maybe add on the listing that there is an available port a crib.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jemal M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
The property was wonderful, beautiful scenery and private.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend with friends
This was a great property for a weekend with friends. the house is well appointed for a group, and we enjoyed countless hours chatting away on the deck. Lovely spot.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Davin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun private stay
Great remote location close enough to great hikes and the city. Plenty to do on site. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property!
We really enjoyed all the space and the covered outside seating area was amazing. Private outdoor setting with the noise of the creeks running water through the property was very soothing. A rainy day didn't even interrupt our time we had to spend with one another.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Coral D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun and Relaxing Girls Weekend
We stayed in this property for a short weekend and we just loved it. The home was spacious. There were 5 bedrooms with another bed, futon and roll-away bed available in the master, a single bed under the stairs, and even a couch if you need it. The kitchen is stocked, there are are games available inside and outside for fun. The living room was cozy with the wood burning fireplace. There are more light switches in this place than we had ever seen before! It was almost like a scavenger hunt trying to figure out how to work all of the lights. Haha! The 2 story deck was amazing and just perfect for sitting outside listening to the stream in front of the house. We came away with 2 recommendations. Bring a cart or a portable wagon to help haul your things to the house. You will need to carry all of your stuff over a bridge and up a hill to the cabin. It was quite the workout for these old ladies! It might be helpful to stash a wagon or 2 in the large brown locker in the parking area for guests to use. Also, we spent a lot of time imaging the history of the build of this house. The original cabin walls are easily identifiable. It would be really cool if you had photos of the history of the original to how it became what it is today. Maybe a photo book or something. We also enjoyed reading the guest book entries from all of the other wonderful trips that had been mad to this house. Thank you so much and we cannot wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024