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Exceptional

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15232 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Washer

Dryer

Check-in time

4:30 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Duluth, MN

Glensheen Historic Estate14 min drive
University of Minnesota Duluth15 min drive
Miller Hill Mall25 min drive
Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)25 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

We were looking for a quiet and charming place for family to reconnect. Everything was wonderful and the hosts were grea...

Tony K.

Jan 16, 2024

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.

**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

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Entrance to the home during the summer season.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

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 sledging.

Duluth, MN

What's nearby

Glensheen Historic Estate - 14 min drive
University of Minnesota Duluth - 15 min drive
North Shore Scenic Railroad - 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
‪Clearwater Grille - ‬4 min drive
‪Lighthouse On Homestead - ‬6 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).

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

10/10 Excellent

Jemal M.

21 June 2024

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.

10 June 2024

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.

22 May 2024

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.

5 May 2024

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

Thomas C.

12 Apr 2024

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

Lovely location, lovely house, lovely host.

We had a great time here with 13 adults. We had to share some beds and bring a couple air mattresses but we never felt cramped or out of space. Property and house were both lovely (covered deck was very handy with all the rain!) and host was very communicative. We would definitely rent this property again.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Coral D.

10 Apr 2024

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.

16 Jan 2024

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.

2 Jan 2024

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.

29 Dec 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

24 Dec 2023

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

Christmas Getaway

Had a great time in the Northwoods. Easily accessible away from it all but close enough to Duluth!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maddy L.

12 Dec 2023

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

Amazing Lodge, clean, comfortable, beautiful setting!

I have been recommending this lodge to any who want a beautiful scenic backdrop with great amenities and close to Duluth! Great hosts, amazing lodge! Can't say enough! I would love to come back with a group of couples in the fall to enjoy the outdoors a bit more and explore more around Duluth! HIGHLY Recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jai K.

13 Nov 2023

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

Wonderful place

Only regret is we didn’t get more days to spend here.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael H.

5 Nov 2023

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

Perfect place for a writing retreat

This property got rave reviews from all the people here for a writing retreat. The bedrooms are cozy, the sitting areas are inviting, and the big dining table allowed us to gather around and talk about writing. Everyone felt inspired! It was easy to make meals and hot tea and coffee to go along with the meals. Wish we didn't have to leave!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenda N.

23 Oct 2023

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

Second stay at this beautiful property!

Annual family gathering with our 3 adult children, their spouses, and grandkids. We returned to the Timber Home because we liked it so much when we stayed here 2 years ago. Plenty of bed space and tons of sturdy kitchenware for feeding hungry folks after hiking at the area parks. The two coffee makers got a workout as almost everyone over the age of 13 drinks a few cups each morning. Secluded in the woods, yet really close to Duluth, and only a short drive to Two Harbors, Gooseberry, Split Rock, etc. A bit of effort to get all your gear into the house, but it's worth it once you're done. Great communication from the property owner and no problems at all during our stay. Thanks again, Loren!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deidre D.

15 Oct 2023

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

Annual family getaway weekend

Beautiful home tucked in the woods with tons of space inside and out. This is the second time we have stayed here and hope to be back soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH L.

3 Oct 2023

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

Beautiful Northwoods Retreat!

What a lovely property! We were in the Duluth area for a wedding & some Fall exploring & this beautiful cabin was our home for a long weekend with three families. The home is the perfect blend of quaint & modern, with a cabin-feel but all the amenities you need. Very clean, incredibly well-stocked, and with perfect spaces to hang out - the living room for chats, the long dining table for group games, a huge covered porch for visits & outdoor dining, and a firepit for an evening beverage & catchup. The owner was the perfect host - great communication, accommodating to special requests, and even brought some firewood for us. The location is great as well - close to Duluth & a quick drive to Gooseberry & Split Rock. We loved our stay & look forward to returning!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin A.

29 Sept 2023

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

Annual family vacation

Absolutely wonderful and so much fun! This is our new annual vacation spot and fits all 12 of us.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda A.

24 Sept 2023

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

Beautiful

Everything was perfect!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherri P.

10 Sept 2023

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

5 stars all around!

Gosh, what more can be said? Just read all the previous reviews. 5 stars all around! This stay has everything you need, inside, outside, nearby, and as far as you want to travel along the North Shore. Clean and comfortable. Perfect for our group of 14 ages 6 years to 78 years.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Gail M.

29 Aug 2023

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

Great but missed details

I wasn’t going to write a review, but I felt an obligation. The upstairs clawfoot tub includes a shower head. A simple 30 second google search will tell you that you cannot convert a clawfoot tub to a shower due to its curved sides and slippery surface. I immediately fell in the tub and hit my side on the 2” high protruding metal knob on the side of the tub. I bruised, if not fractured, my ribs. I could hardly move for two days and have a huge purple bruise. But it would’ve been easy to hit my head, become disabled or die in this fall. So for me, there’s a big difference between “whimsy” and poor design and construction. I wanted to post this in case something similar happens to another guest.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Camille M.

22 Aug 2023

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

Highly recommend!

Perfect for a large group! Everyone was super impressed with the property. Slept everyone comfortably and we really loved the large deck! Great experience and communication, would definitely recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara F.

3 Aug 2023

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

The true up north feeling

We stayed here for 4 nights. We had 6 adults and 3 kids. We found the property had room for everyone. The large porch and indoor dining room could seat our group together. It is quiet and in the woods. In fact one morning we had a once in a lifetime bobcat siting! The property is well maintained and clean. We made a few trips to canal park and also visited Gooseberry falls! Would recommend and hope to be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

6 July 2023

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

Wonderful experience

Our family had an amazing time staying here. We had 15 family members and the house worked great. Loren was a wonderful owner that if we needed anything he took care of it right away. Wonderful experience!!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark Z.

30 June 2023

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

Unique Experience

Very cozy and comfortable. Has a “House on the Rock” feel. The kids all had there little area to go to and there was also some large gathering areas. Definitely in the woods. A bit of a challenge to get from parking area to front door. It was very enjoyable.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Koua Y.

28 June 2023

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

Great place

Nice and clean, perfect for photo shoots

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Loren Johnston

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.