Wheel Hus Retreat is a beautiful luxury home located in Tofte, Minnesota
Wow! That's what most people will say when they first see Wheel Hus Retreat. This new construction home spares no expense with its high-end, luxury finishing and furnishings. From a gorgeous chef's kitchen to your own private waterfall, this luxury home in Tofte, Minnesota has it all! Wheel Hus Retreat is a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom inland home with year-round Lake Superior views (better in the winter!). The home has a spacious chef's kitchen complete with a 6-burner range and a refrigerator and dishwasher that blend in with the custom cabinetry. The countertops found throughout the home are a unique granite countertop with a leathered finish creating a durable but attractive prep space to prepare your home-cooked meals in. There is seating for everyone at the spacious island or in the dining room which features a solid wood dining table. A 65" Smart TV is ready for watching a movie on a rainy day in the living room. Curl up in front of the gas fireplace that appears to burn real embers! No expense was spared in this beautiful and comfortable living space. Step out onto the 4-season porch and start up a fire in the stone-surround wood-burning fireplace. Open the windows for some lovely cross-flow air on hot summer days. There is also a gas grill outside the home, perfect for your summertime BBQs. This home also features an incredible, private property you can explore during your stay. Numerous trails lead to various sights around the property- including a seasonal waterfall! A quaint river flows along the perimeter of the property. In the center of it all is a massive fire pit- perfect for gathering around a bonfire and sharing stories of your North Shore Adventures. If luxury and privacy are what you seek, look no further than Wheel Hus Retreat! Camera Warning: There is a security camera outside the home aimed at the stairs and walkway for security reasons. Another camera is aimed at the driveway for security and to alert the plow company when the driveway needs to be cleared. We respect your privacy and cameras are not used to monitor guests. Allergy Warning: While this home is NOT pet-friendly, the owners have dogs. A dander/fur-free home cannot be guaranteed. Area Information Wheel Hus Retreat is centrally located in Tofte, Minnesota near many of the North Shore's most popular attractions. Here you are just a short drive away from the beautiful Oberg Mountain Scenic Overlook and hiking trail, a must-see during leaf changing season. Head down the shore and check out Temperance River State Park or head up the shore and you will find Cascade River State Park- both great for hiking and enjoying some beautiful waterfalls. The Gitchi Gami Bike Trail goes runs along Highway 61, just a short bike ride or jog away. The trail is enjoyed by bikers and walkers alike, taking a scenic ride or stroll along Lake Superior's shoreline. The Lutsen Mountains recreation area is just 10-miles away and offers both winter and summer activities, including downhill skiing, the alpine slide, and a scenic gondola up to the Moose Mountain Summit. Enjoy the many restaurants and live music offered year-round on the mountain, as well. Plus, you can always just stay at the home and enjoy the spacious property and private waterfall! Accessibility Information -This home is NOT wheelchair accessible but it is walker/cane/mobility-friendly. -There is a gravel driveway and small lip to navigate to enter the home through the side porch door (the main entrance requires stairs, but once inside this door can be unlocked to allow access). -The entire main level of the home has tile/hardwood flooring. -One bedroom and one bathroom are located on the main level. As are the living room, kitchen, dining room, and 4-season porch. -The hallway width is wide enough for most walkers to navigate. However, the bedroom and bathroom doors are only 30", making this home NOT accessible for most wheelchairs. -The shower is a large tile surround with a support bar. -Unfortunately, the property is entirely gravel and grass and may not be easy to navigate for some.
Property manager
Cascade Vacation Rentals Reservationist
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Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
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Air conditioning
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
About the area
Tofte
Located in Tofte, this holiday home is on a river. Superior National Golf Course and North Shore Winery 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.
Tofte, MN
What's nearby
North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
Superior National Golf Course - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
North Shore Winery - 8 min drive - 9.2 km
Oberg Mountain Loop - 11 min drive - 7.5 km
Lutsen Mountains - 14 min drive - 11.2 km
Restaurants
Bluefin Grille - 5 min drive
Coho Cafe - 4 min drive
Moguls Grille & Tap Room - 10 min drive
Papa Charlie's Saloon & Grill - 10 min drive
Lutsen Scandinavian Lakeside Dining Room - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Wheel Hus Retreat is a beautiful luxury home located in Tofte, Minnesota pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Wheel Hus Retreat is a beautiful luxury home located in Tofte, Minnesota?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Wheel Hus Retreat is a beautiful luxury home located in Tofte, Minnesota?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Wheel Hus Retreat is a beautiful luxury home located in Tofte, Minnesota located?
Situated on a river, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Superior National Forest and Lake Superior. Ray Berglund State Wayside and North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Great location, close to everything and yet, hidden in the trees, away from everything. We were here to ski at Lutsen and it was very convenient. Got to spend a wonderful time with family and my 5yo son. Thank you.
We stayed 3 nights for a little winter getaway and this place was perfect. Secluded, really nice on the inside, plenty of space for the four of us. Fridge was big, the stove was really nice and had all the utensils we need to make our meals. We used the wood burning fireplace in the 3 season porch which worked great and they provided all the wood. House was warm in the winter with additional floor heat and one of the bedrooms had a gas burning fire place that also added a nice ambiance. Would highly recommend. Staff were responsive and helpful!
We stayed for two nights while we downhill skied. Both ski days were frigid cold. It was really nice to return each day to this solid cozy retreat. The fireplaces were great and intuitive to use. The kitchen has all needed amenities. The bathrooms and showers were perfect. Everyone in our party bicycles a lot and we loved the decorative theme of bicycle wheels!
My family and I stayed at the Hus for a skiing vacation in December and were greeted by the lovely smell of the hewn wood and cozy warmth of the fireplace. We were struck by the beauty of the setting in the woods and the quiet around the property. The luxury of the house was striking and our whole family were excited about the ways we could gather together with such intimacy while still having space for each member. We were slightly surprised by the main floor bedroom as it became quite chilly at night when we did not use the space heater provided and we learned about how to best regulate the heat as we navigated the fireplace, forced air, and in-floor heating in the kitchen. Our recommendation: bring your slippers as some of the floors may be slightly chilly in the winter. We were also pleasantly surprised by the humidity of the air due to the air exchange as this has been a problem for us in other locations. Access to Lutsen Ski Area was very convenient and this would be a property we would consider staying again! Thank you for sharing your home with us and we truly enjoyed it!
Well built luxury cabin. The kitchen is fantastic and lots of great spots to relax. If brining infant, there are no shades on any windows. We used painters tape and black construction paper and that worked.
The property overall was great. Their are no blindsor window treatments of any kind on any of the windows. We had to get creative so the kids could nap and we wouldn't be woken up at 5am.
I called the listed number for questions twice to ask for more dish washing tabs and was never able to get ahold of anyone at Cascade Vacation Rentals.
The kitchen has everything you would need to cook and the grounds were gorgeous. Super convenient for day trips to Lutsen, Grand Marais, Split Rock and Gooseberry Falls.
Would definitely recommend and consider staying at Wheel Hus again.
This newer property is beautiful and very large to accommodate a larger family. We enjoyed our time there, but one recommendation is to either bring your own window coverings if you need a dark room during the day. Our toddler needs a dark room to nap in and none of the windows had shades or blinds. Would be great to have had these added. Otherwise, no complaints.
Traveled to the North Shore for fun and relaxation. We enjoyed the area sightseeing and hiking. After a fun day of enjoying the area the Wheel Hus Retreat was a great place to grill some food and sit back and relax
The house and location are stunning - the house is well appointed with everything we would need. The waterfall on the property was an amazing surprise. However we had issues: the lower level bedroom heat did not work so the bedroom was freezing the first night. The in floor heat did not work, the floors were ice cold. We tried to turn up the furnace but that did not warm the room either. A maintenance person came over to look and told us a valve/lever for the in floor heat was shut off and since he didn’t know what he couldn’t turn it back on. That tells me that the owner or someone knew the valve was turned off and the heat didn’t work but neglected to tell us or Cascade. If someone knew that the heat was not working and did not inform us, that’s very poor customer service. And if someone knew and did not provide a space heater from the start, that’s very poor service as well. Or whoever knew should have left much better instructions on how to heat the lower level bedroom with the furnace heat. The maintenance person brought over a spaceheater for the second night. I am quite frustrated that no one bothered to tell us or prepare the place for the in floor heat not working in the bedroom. I give that situation 1 star.
Second, the flue for the outside fireplace does not work properly. We started a fire and the porch filled with smoke. The flue only opens part way and when we looked up the chimney, the flew looked crooked like it was broken. We couldn’t use the FP
We spent 4 days on the North Shore exploring state parks and scenic gems! The house was a great base location. We were able to enjoy the table for games and watch some March Madness on the TV. Bring your own games- as the house only has cards and poker chips. The cozy fireplaces kept us warm! Just a heads up, you have to drive to Lutsen to drop off your recycling. The outside garbage was a little hard to find and was full. Would definitely recommend.
Second year staying at Wheel Hus for a long weekend of skiing at Lutsen. Spacious, clean, quiet, and an ideal location for skiing. Will certainly consider returning next year!
This is an exceptional property. Spacious, well appointed, comfortable, and convenient to shore destinations both north and south. We literally loved our stay.
We had an amazing time at Wheel Hus Retreat. Easy to get to, close to Lutsen Ski Resort, beautiful layout. Ample room to spread out and enjoy a movie in one area with games at the dining table. Top of the line appliances and fixtures. Lovely snow shoeing about the property, exploring the waterfall and trees/wildlife.
Only issue was the shower drain not working on our first day -- someone was out to look at it in less than an hour, despite it being a Friday evening. Impressed with the prompt response.
Would absolutely look to return to Wheel Hus again next year - absolutely top notch.
The pros:
- top of the line finishes and appliances in this new home
- comfortable and spacious
- fantastic star gazing
- wonderful location
The Cons -
- no window treatments, we felt a little exposed with no blinds on any of the windows of the house
- rough sawn cedar interior walls, although they are beautiful, our 5-year old got some pretty nasty slivers from the walls…
Overall, this still deserves a 5-star rating because I don’t know if they will add window treatments in the future… which I believe would have made this place perfect. We have stayed at dozens of places on the north shore and this place has the best finishes and appliances by far. Thanks for the great stay.
Great place to stay
Quiet, spacious, comfortable with a great sunroom and fireplace
Easy access on and off Highway 61
Great location to use as base for exploring the North Shore
linda b.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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