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North Shore Timber Home
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Exterior
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Duluth, MN
  • Glensheen Historic Estate
    14 min drive
  • Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory
    15 min drive
  • University of Minnesota Duluth
    15 min drive
  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)
    26 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Lower Level bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Lower level walk out

1 Queen Bed

Lower level with Bathroom

1 Queen Bed

Main floor

1 Double Bed

Master suite

1 Double Futon and 2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

Basement Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Main Foor Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

Master Suite Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

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

Property manager

Loren Johnston
Premier Host

Languages

English, Norwegian, Swedish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

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

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Contact owner. Pet fee is $100 for each pet.

Smoking

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

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: We do not allow parties / events / weddings.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Duluth

Located in Duluth, this holiday home is in a rural area. NorShor Theatre and Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium and S.S. William A. Irvin Ore Boat Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider North Shore Scenic Railroad, or check out an event or a game at Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Duluth, MN

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
  • Miller Hill Mall - 25 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

Frequently asked questions

Is North Shore Timber Home ~ Minutes To Town ~ Some Acres of Privacy! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at North Shore Timber Home ~ Minutes To Town ~ Some Acres of Privacy! ?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at North Shore Timber Home ~ Minutes To Town ~ Some Acres of Privacy! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is North Shore Timber Home ~ Minutes To Town ~ Some Acres of Privacy! located?

This family-friendly Duluth holiday home is located in a rural location, 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Lake Superior, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory and Lester Park Golf Course. Tom's Historic Logging Camp and Glensheen Historic Estate are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kirby L.

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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Loren & family are always great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nola M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Carrie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
We loved Timber Home and will return! The tranquility and beauty of the home and surroundings is breathtaking!!! Wish we would have booked longer. Communication was great and the book provided helped with our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing escape.
Enjoyed our stay. at base forour group of friends to
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
The property was wonderful, beautiful scenery and private.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tony K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful winter getaway
We were looking for a quiet and charming place for family to reconnect. Everything was wonderful and the hosts were great. The structure is soooo interesting. The Kroening's
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

LOGAN S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing, cozy cabin
We had the perfect little getaway and the property was beyond amazing. Loren was extremely responsive and great to communicate with. You can really tell he takes pride in the property and his guests. We were also extremely impressed by the amount of kid amenities that were provided (baby gates were an amazing addition provided by the family!) and the fun toys for them. Looking forward to staying here in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday Vacation
A great property with room for the whole family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Loren Johnston

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We have enjoyed the journey of transforming an authentic log cabin & crafting a creative 4 bedroom, 3 bath timber home. We have used natural wood, timbers, stone, and tile together to create a 'natural living environment'.

Why they chose this property

We built it with a vision of bringing together a warm environment. Situated in a tranquil & natural setting surrounded by trees, seasonal stream, with lots of natural products used in the building process- stone, tile, hand crafted plaster and reclaimed fir timbers.

What makes this property unique

The large open and covered deck area has 2+ picnic tables and some chairs for outside dining, propane grill, and a beautiful view of the natural environment! Enjoy the peaceful setting of nature, seasonal meandering stream around the property, lots of nature, and only a few skips away from the North Shores of Lake Superior.

Languages:

English, Norwegian, Swedish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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