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Charming Country Guest House offers gateway to Northern Delights!

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior detail
Interior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Culver, MN
  • Miller Hill Mall
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • University of Minnesota Duluth
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Spirit Mountain
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Country Guest House offers gateway to Northern Delights!

Are you looking for a quiet country escape? This property is for you! Our guest house resides on the property of our main home. The guest house boasts three bedrooms and will sleep up to 7! Bedroom 1 has a bunk bed- 1 twin and 1 full. Bedroom 2 has a trundle bed- both twins. (Note- you do have to walk thru the second bedroom to get to the third. This detail was added to description April 2023 thanks to guest feedback:) Bedroom 3- 1 queen bed. The home is all on one level and features a kitchen with island seating, adjoined dining area, open living room and bathroom with walk-in shower (note: its not wheel chair accessible- sorry). There is a washer and dryer in the bathroom closet as well (brand-spanking new as of August 19, 2018!). The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, cookware, and utensils. You just bring the food! (New pots added April 2023 thanks to guest feedback). The home has in floor heat in the main area- baseboard heat in the back bedroom, and we supply a window AC unit for the summer months.

The living room offers a 32 inch TV with access to all local channels (approximately 15- including NBC, ABC, CBS, and FOX). For those who would like internet, we will provide a WIFI hotspot upon request. Cellular reception has been reliable for both ATT and Verizon customers. We recently added a DVD player as of November 2018.

There is a sliding glass door off the dining area that opens to a patio and fire pit. We supply firewood. Patio also offers table and chairs for lounging or enjoying an evening meal outside. An outside propane grill is on the patio for guest use! We are currently developing some trails on our acreage and would be willing to share details for those who would like to explore- we are planning to place some fire pits at intersections for those who would like to hang out and enjoy.

We live on 10 wooded acres and have chickens that free-roam, as well as other animal guests including fox, rabbits, deer, birds (song birds, owls, grouse), ground squirrels, raccoons, skunk, chipmunks and the occasional moose!

For families traveling with children, we have a large outdoor jungle gym / playhouse on the property that you are welcome to use- assuming the kiddos are always under your supervision :)

We are within approximately 20 minutes of the Duluth Miller Hill Mall, 30 minutes to Duluth Canal Park and the Duluth Lakewalk, 20 minutes to Cloquet, 20 minutes to Jay Cooke State Park and within 50 minutes of the Iron Range. There is so much to see and do! Zim Bog, Munger Trail, Lakewalk, Canal Park, Park Point Beach, Black Bear Casino, Ironworld Heritage Center, Giants Ridge Ski & Golf, Mesabi Trail, Glensheen Mansion, Great Lakes Aquarium, The Depot, Superior Hiking Trail, Spirit Mountain and of course exploring the North Shore of Lake Superior just to name a few. Hiking, Biking, Boating, Fishing, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Sight-Seeing, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing- all just within a few hours drive!

Don’t miss out on Christmas & Holiday activities in Duluth! Bentlyville and Christmas City Express train rides can’t be missed!

When booked, we will supply detailed directions as we have found the standard map apps bring people on a round about way to our property. We are located 1.5 miles off Highway 33 in Culver MN- which is really just a ‘state of mind’ with a zip code rather than a town :)

We look forward to your booking and making your stay enjoyable!

**Snow Removal / Winter Note**: Please note that we make every effort to keep the driveway plowed and the sidewalk cleared for our guests~ for your safety and because we live here too! We recently had two guests who complained that the sidewalk and driveway were not freshly cleared...both in the middle of a snowstorm. This I simply will not tolerate. If we are delayed in clearing, its because we are waiting for the snowstorm to pass or because we are taking care of our busy family inside~ not because we are neglecting you! Your grace, patience, and understanding are welcomed during the winter months as we tend to get A LOT of snow and do our best to keep up!

Property manager

Joanna Blake Smith
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please ask prior to entering back yard to play
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Negotiable...let's talk about it first.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet time: 9:00pm - 6:00am would be ideal. Because our main house is on the property- we would prefer to have 'quiet time' during these hours.
No chasing or picking up our pet chickens! Chasing them makes them avoid human contact and picking them up can easily break their fragile bones.
We have recently added a new fence in the back yard where the playground is located. Guests are free to use but we ask to be notified first.

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Culver

Located in Saginaw, this holiday home is in a rural area. Carlton County Historical Society and Esko Historical Society Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Echo Valley MotoCross Track and Snowflake Nordic Ski Center.
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Culver, MN

What's nearby

  • Miller Hill Mall - 28 min drive - 31.6 km
  • University of Minnesota Duluth - 32 min drive - 35.9 km
  • Spirit Mountain - 32 min drive - 37.9 km
  • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center - 35 min drive - 38.1 km
  • Aerial Lift Bridge - 36 min drive - 38.2 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Charmars - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Stony Brook Saloon - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Alborn Tavern - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Country Guest House offers gateway to Northern Delights! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Country Guest House offers gateway to Northern Delights!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Country Guest House offers gateway to Northern Delights!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Country Guest House offers gateway to Northern Delights! located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Little Grand Lake, Baby Grand Lake and Saint Louis River. Brevator Town Hall is 12 mi (19.4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 250 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Corey B.

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

Property was as described.

Very clean, comfortable, and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kordell S.

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

Super nice and convenient

Easy check in and check out, close to Duluth, great spot for riding snowmobile.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurtis G.

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

Great proximity to bog

Excellent host. Several restaurants and gas station nearby. Second time staying here while visiting the bog.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bo H.

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

Guest House

Great place near Sax-zim Bog. Perfect for our purposes. The host was attentive to our needs and a joy to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregg D.

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

Good stay for visiting Sax-Zim Bog

The home is more than adequate for eating and sleeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregg D.

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

Warm hospitality

After spending the day outdoors on a cold day, it was very nice to walk into a warm, comfortable place. We will come here again in the future
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ariane G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Nice little place

It was a cute little place, good price and enough space for 6 of us. And the owners were very easy to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marisa I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dana H.

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

Duluth get away

My husband, mom, 3 aunts and I stayed over an MEA night and went to the girls UMD games. It was so cute, quant and clean. Perfect little spot.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

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

Cute, country, clean

Every need was met for an overnight stay. It was easy to find, very private and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn K.

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

Peaceful country getaway

Lovely, well equipped country cottage. The back terrace with table & chairs & gas bbq, faces a beautiful forest. Complete privacy. Washer dryer. Very clean. Note that one of the 3 bedrooms is accessed via the 2nd bedroom. Really enjoyed. Our thanks to the hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

George O.

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

Great place!

Excellent as usual
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

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

We will definitely be back! So clean, cozy and comfy!

We visited for our fall Duluth trip, with 4 adults and two kids. It’s a super easy drive from Duluth, and so nice to not have to stay in a hotel. I’ve never stayed at a cleaner place, had everything we needed, plenty of bedding and towels, my kids LOVED the toys. Easy check in and out. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary H.

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

Perfect Home Base to Explore Northern Minnesota and Lake Superior area

Lovely, peaceful property and home. Joanna was very responsive and kind in providing us with information and suggestions for hiking and activities in the area. The home was beautiful and spacious with everything we needed readily available. There were only two of us, but there was plenty of room for several more. Highly recommend to any travelers looking for a quiet place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

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

Perfect

Great place, convenient overnight on way north.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth T.

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

Clean and comfortable

We enjoyed our stay. It was clean and the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Clean, quiet, country home

Very nice and helpful host. Clean and quiet home. We enjoyed seeing the attractions in Duluth. Our family also enjoyed the trip to gooseberry falls. We also took the train trip north.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Very nice home

We enjoyed our stay here, and the host was very responsive to our messages. We would be happy to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

George O.

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

Nice all around

Clean property in quiet area. Excellent owners
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vic R.

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

Lovely home

Great setting. Second time staying here and love the house and the tranquility.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat S.

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

Clean and comfortable

We stayed for a family reunion weekend that was being held in Cloquet, it was a bit of a drive to Cloquet, maybe 20 minutes each way, but we found it clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denese T.

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

Great stay

House was clean, comfortable and well stocked. We plan to stay again in July. Hoping it’s not too hot then as a/c is in kitchen. There is a bedroom ceiling fan though. Location seems remote but is very convenient for our travel route. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie O.

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

Woodsy stay just outside of Duluth

Found this gem to stay at for Grandma's Marathon. It was about 20 minutes from a shuttle bus stop. Place was clean and well stocked with kitchen utensils. Kids loved the bunk beds too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

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

Secluded gem

The house is so quiet and peaceful. It was perfect for a family of five.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Joanna Blake Smith

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Full time mother, full time wife, full time medical device company manager, full time property manager and cleaner. Never a dull moment living in the country!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests