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The micro village of "Tre Sostre". The Horizon is on the left.
Exterior
Follow the path to the Horizon
Cozy, with breath taking panoramic views.
Gourmet kitchen with top of the line appliances.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Grand Marais, MN
  • Grand Marais Art Colony
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Cook County Court House
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Cook County Public Tennis Courts
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Grand Marais, MN (GRM-Cook County)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

The Horizon- Award Winning- Sauna Available for a fee

Welcome to the Horizon! This home was featured in Mn Monthly, Arch Magazine, Midwest Home, among others, and has won awards around the globe. Other than her sister properties the
skyHouse, and the smaller Aurora, there is nothing like this anywhere on Earth. These are unique, and are a limited design intended to inspire, not just provide a roof over your head. Enjoy the unique beauty of Grand Marais and the harbor from the panoramic window views of this beautiful home. Designed by celebrated Minnesota architect David Salmela to capture all the needs and dreams of a visitor to Grand Marias. Come enjoy this cool cabin in America's "Coolest Small Town". By design, the Sky House provides for all the needs of a vacationing party of up to 6 people in a 1264 Sq. Ft. home but 4 people are ideal. In addition, the Horizon provides an inspiring modern space that allows for privacy among those sharing the lodging, and also provides a breathtaking great room area on the top floor with fantastic views of the Grand Marais harbor, the neighborhood, and the town. Everything is in short walking distance from our little micro community in the heart of Grand Marais. Every restaurant, bar, coffee shop, gallery and Grand Marais' famous beach are all within a very short stroll from your private residence. The home is designed in modern Nordic fashion based on the original Stabur design- a work building commonly seen in Northern Europe. This design culminates a timeline of Scandinavian and Nordic design that the owners began on the property next door that also honored northern work buildings in the roots of their designs. There is off street parking under a sod roofed carport. There is also an electric car charging station in the car port. Walk up to the entry area and pass under the nordic arch to the first of 3 decks where there is room to store bikes in summer, and once inside, there is plenty of room to shake off the snow, hang the coats and set down the skis or snowshoes. Each bedroom is very private is separated from the other by a soundproofed floor and ceiling for maximum privacy. Each bedroom also has its own restroom with shower, work station, free standing closet, queen bed, and balcony or patio with great views for getting away from the group. Continuing up the inspiring staircase leads you to the primary gathering area on the top floor. This area is breathtaking with its expansive windows, view of the town and harbor, Lake Superior and the grounds. There is a fully modern and capable kitchen, an architect designed built in sofa for single sleepers, and a contemporary gas fireplace. The sofa can sleep one adult or two children as is, or it can be modified to sleep one adult above and one adult on floor cushions. Note the unique skylight with modern light treatments and the push button electronic pop up television that you can leave hidden if you wish. There is also a wrap around deck on this top level with fantastic view of the rooftops and harbor and the town and of course Lake Superior. There is a utility room with full size washer and dryer. Everything about the Horizon is designed with environmental sustainability in mind. These homes have an incredibly small footprint both structurally and environmentally. The foundations were designed to take up as little of the yard as possible- by being small at the start and increasing as you go up just like the old Stabur upon which this design is based. No cost has been spared to make the Horizon the highest quality, most significant architectural addition to Grand Marais' beautiful landscape. We hope you will find it warm, welcoming, and a once in a lifetime experience in one of the world's most magical places. Sauna is available on a first come first served basis for a fee and is Thanks so much for staying with us! As a returning customer please consider booking direct next time for the lowest possible price and best possible communication tools. Hopefully you saved our direct website info, otherwise our phone number will help us direct you there. If not, just try to find us on the web. Cheers and thanks again! Todd and Susan and can be booked through our direct site- message owner to verify availability prior to completing your reservation.

Property manager

Todd and Susan Miller
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
4 people (any age) included in base rate. Children
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Events

No events allowed
No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
$100 per dog- not included in the rate for the cab
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking on property
See Rental Lease Agreement as part of this booking.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No events allowed
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Grand Marais

Grand Marais is home to this holiday home. Cook County Public Tennis Courts and Grand Marais Golf 'n' Stuff are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Superior and Superior National Forest.
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Grand Marais, MN

What's nearby

  • Grand Marais Art Colony - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cook County Court House - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cook County Public Tennis Courts - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • North Shore Health - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Pincushion Mountain - 4 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 134 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Voyageur Brewing Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Birch Terrace Supper Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Java Moose - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Angry Trout Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gun Flint Tavern - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Horizon- Award Winning- Sauna Available for a fee pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Horizon- Award Winning- Sauna Available for a fee?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Horizon- Award Winning- Sauna Available for a fee?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Horizon- Award Winning- Sauna Available for a fee located?

Situated in Grand Marais, this holiday home is steps away from Lake Superior, Superior National Forest and Grand Marais Art Colony. Cook County Court House and Sivertson Gallery are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

A delightful treat!

Good design goes a long way; and here, there’s good design at every turn and level both indoors and out. Truly a gem of unassuming hospitality and posh care. You came for the views and location, stay for the sauna, multitude of spaces to chill, entertain, and overall r&r. Well-played holiday!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

Great Place To Relax

We loved the space. It was super clean and organized. No detail was forgotten.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne K.

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

Grand Grand Marias Getaway

Beautiful property both practical and well-appointed throughout. Living room/kitchen offers amazing views of the town, bay and Lake Superior. We thoroughly enjoyed our first stay at this memorable property and will definitely be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy N.

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

Horizon

A great place to relax for a couple of days. Enjoyed the close location to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn P.

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

North Shore

Fantastic. Modern, beautifully designed, great location, great view, near our favorite restaurants. Perfect in every way.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xavier L.

Fantastic Stay!

We had a wonderful stay at The Horizon in Grand Marais. The property is beautiful and the location is perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine K.

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

Cozy place, Warm-hearted Owners.

We were at the Horizon, Three Sisters' property for my husband's birthday celebration, along with our son and his best friend. The place was cozy, with pristine views of Lake Superior and the Light House. Right in the downtown Grand Marais, this is a perfect place to reside for people who love to walk for breakfast, dinner or an evening stroll to the lighthouse. We had a car emergency with a flat tire and the owners were nothing short of being super helpful and flexible to support our needs. We highly recommend this place to tourists looking to build warm memories in the cute town of Grand Marais.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

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

Great location

Great location to walk to restaurants and the local brewery. Nice launch point for hikes
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry R.

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

Beautiful home, beautiful views.

Beautiful home, ideal location, very clean & comfortable, and well equipped. Excellent communication by host and seamless check-in. Located within short waking distance to restaurants & shops, Folk School, and Lake Superior shoreline. A wonderful place for a long weekend getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee C.

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

Perfect location Grand Marais

Beautiful house in the heart of Grand Marais. Within walking distance of everything and the view is amazing! Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexis R.

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

Getaway

Awesome experience, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Jason M.

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

Nice place

Lots of stairs if you have any seniors with you. Great view from the top.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia T.

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

Perfect Spot

Todd and Susan have a lovely property AND they maintain it beautifully! Very clean, updated, and fully stocked in the kitchen, bath and bedding (including extra blankets for cool fall evenings) as well as a few board games. They did a terrific job preparing us for our stay at their lovely place- complete with where to visit, hike, and how to easily check in. They made it SO easy to stay with them! Thank you both for a lovely "home away from home!"
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

Modern Nordic abode with incredible views.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this pristine property in town with amazing harbour views from the light-filled living space. Walk to cafes and coffee, enjoy nearby hikes, or simply delight in the fog and mists rolling in and out of the harbour. Thoughtful details are designed into the sophisticated spaces, and sleeping areas on separate levels provide ample privacy. Host Todd Miller was welcoming, engaging and available if needed. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

Perfect Home Base

The Horizon served as the perfect home base for our trip to Grand Marais. The location does not get much more perfect meaning that even in the midst of winter you can walk to local businesses and restaurants without issue. The house is impeccable from top to bottom and the entire design is perfect for two couples visiting the area. Both bedrooms and bathrooms are identically equipped with everything you might need as well as extra features to make your stay more comfortable. The community spaces have everything you need to cook at the home or to relax in whatever way suits you. We highly recommend this entire property (for a group of 12) or one of the buildings for a smaller group.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carrie P.

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

Gorgeous home in the perfect location!

We love GM and visit annually. We've been wanting to stay at this newly constructed property in the heart of town and were excited to secure a reservation. The space is lovely, it's well-appointed and the views are spectacular. Every detail is considered. The singular downside is that for a family of 4 it's tricky, as the 2 bedrooms are small with only room for a queen bed, so one of our 2 teens ended up sleeping in the main living area, which is never ideal for us. The space is perfect for 2 couples or a couple with a single child, but not great for a family of 4 with children who are teens and don't want to share a bed. We spent all of our time while at the home on the highest level balcony overlooking the bay--idyllic.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Calming, peaceful, beautifully done home

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this wonderfully interesting home. There were two couples and one single person which worked out fine for the sleeping arrangements. The kitchen is great!! Quality appliances, cookware, all we needed. The views were spectacular. Enjoyed sitting staring at the sailboats anchored in the harbor and watching people mill about. Even though there are other homes in close proximity, it was very private the way it is designed. There was some landscaping still going on, but it didn’t interfere with us at all. Once it’s all done it is going to be very nice with stacked stone patios and walkways with newly planted trees. The beds were very comfortable and loved the plush towels provided. The carport is a nice perk to have, especially if you stay in winter. Todd and Susan were always accessible if you needed. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay there again, except that being an over middle aged person, my knees didn’t care for doing the stairs as much as I did. That might be one thing to keep in mind if you have issues with that. Otherwise, this is a wonderful location as far as walking everywhere in town, including some hiking trails by the campground on the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jake M.

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

Awesome stay

We have an awesome stay at The Horizon. This place was so cool, beautiful view of the harbor and within walking distance to downtown Grand Marais. The home has everything you need to have a stress free stay. Communication with the hosts was great and answered any questions we had promptly. We will definitely keep this one in mind for future stays.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

sarah j., Minneapolis, MN

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

Wonderdful

Everything about this property was perfect- we had no issues at all and enjoyed it very much. We will book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Grand Marais

Always love Grand Marais
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

rexann b.

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

Awesome house in a great location

Loved this Salmela house right in Grand Marais. The house is well appointed with everything needed to cook and eat in. The beds are comfortable, the living space cozy and the views of Lake Superior are wonderful. Lots of light and a great layout makes the place feel spacious in a small footprint. We hope to return to use the multiple decks during warmer! Wonderful communication with hosts. All in all, a truly lovely stay, in Grand Marais.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

jennifer s.

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

Perfect!

This property was ideal for our long work weekend. We each had our own private bed and bath and the upstairs served as a perfect meeting space for eating and working together. The sunrises over the lake were amazing, the kitchen was well equipped and the hosts were very responsive! Thank you for an amazing stay! We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne F.

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

Fantastic

Love this property! Fun town, with so much beauty. The hiking trails are a real draw!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Beautiful property with gorgeous views!

We love staying in Grand Marais and this will be our new go-to spot for lodging! We appreciated the thoughtful attention to detail and the interesting architecture of the units. We enjoyed lovely sunrises over Lake Superior from our balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carson C.

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

Perfection

This place was perfect for a small family gathering. Beautifully designed house with thoughtful touches and everything you need to feel at home while on vacation. Unbeatable view and location. Todd and Susan were great hosts, even bringing over some ingredients I needed on short notice to bake a chocolate cake! Can't wait to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Todd and Susan Miller

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The owners and managers of the Fisherman's Cabin are Todd and Susan Miller. Susan is originally from Duluth Mn and Todd from the Twin Cities. They have sailed the world's oceans together on their 35 foot sloop 'Snow Day', and have now settled down here in Grand Marais since 2003. Todd is a licensed Captain, and served on the local park board and planning commission for many years. He is also active in community projects with area youth and founded the Grand Marais Music Collaborative, a 5013c non profit focused on raising funds for music lessons for area youth. Susan is a retired Special Education teacher at the local charter school. Todd's interests include leading a local dance band, building and restoring fun things, messing about in boats, and managing Real Estate. Susans interests include gardening, thrift store exploring, and cooking. They both love to travel and learn.

Why they chose this property

We chose this location because it is very special. We are lifelong Minnesotans and have been passing through Grand Marais our whole lives. We wanted a home on the North Shore, and we believe that Grand Marais is the jewel of the North Shore. Within Grand Marais we wanted to be close to the action and the water. Although this is a very small town, it has big shoulders when it comes to culture and beauty. We belive our specific location is magical because the big lake cools us in summer and warms us in winter. We never get tired of the many moods of Lake Superior and enjoy watching the lake from this property.

What makes this property unique

Travel insurance- a more popular option than ever before in these uncertain times! If booking direct you are saving roughly 12-15%. Travel insurance costs between 7 and 9.8%. You can still come out ahead and be fully insured. Or, if. you are confident (and we really hope you are) just pocket the savings and treat your group to a good dinner when you get here. But please don't just book some dates and then cancel and assume there will be a refund- you must make the correct decisions now that suit your comfort level.

Please let us know of your full agreement with these terms and we will go ahead and approve your booking. Thanks so much! Todd and Susan

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