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Lovely Home-180 Degree Views on Lake Superior-3 miles from Ski Hill-on Bike Path

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View coming in the front door
Dome above great room brings lots of natural light
Breakfast View at sunrise
Reading options and CD player for music
Dinning for six at the lake

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Lutsen, MN
  • Superior National Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • North Shore Winery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Lutsen Mountains
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Grand Marais, MN (GRM-Cook County)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Great Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Lovely Home-180 Degree Views on Lake Superior-3 miles from Ski Hill-on Bike Path

This home is a rare find! From the moment you enter, your senses are overwhelmed by the natural beauty all around you. This retreat is situated on a 40 foot cliff overlooking Lake Superior right on the Gitchi-Gami bike trail. Local folks call it 'the glass house' due to the large windows offering180 degree views of Lake Superior.

Only 3 miles to the Ski Hill. Close enough to the Lutsen Ski Resort to enjoy all the amenities yet far enough to be away from all the crowds for some quiet time. The exterior walls are 65% windows with views of the lake and woods. A 10 by 15 foot skylight washes the main room with light. The total effect is that you are inside but feel at one with nature.

In the Great Room is a full kitchen, two dining areas, a gas fireplace, and a wonderful couch area under the skylight. The windows, with an amazing view of the water, are framed with window seating. Under the window seats are many books sure to interest every reader, plus many dvds & games for the whole family to play. The bedrooms, which are separated by the Great Room, have queen beds and private full bathrooms. The master bath has a whirlpool, over-sized, deep-soaking bathtub that overlooks the lake. The Great Room can accommodate 2 guests on a gel foam mattress sofa bed.

Due to the cliff edge, we prefer no children under the age of 13 for safety purposes. We have recently added portable air conditioning in the great room for the rare moments the North Shore is affected by global warming.

Keywords: Retreat, Lake View, 3 miles from Ski Hill, on the Bike Path

Property manager

Kittie Frantz
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
All children must be over 13 for safety purposes
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NOTE: This house is set upon a 40 foot cliff so it is not an appropriate setting for young children for obvious safety concerns.
The Terms and Conditions Rental Agreement must be filled out, signed and returned to us before we will email you the lock box code for the property.
We will accommodate ONE change in reservation, either in date or number of days, 30 days before your check in date and not refunded if not used.

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 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

Lutsen

Located in Lutsen, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lutsen, MN

What's nearby

  • Superior National Golf Course - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • North Shore Winery - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Cascade River State Park - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Caribou Lake - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Lutsen Mountains - 9 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 115 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moguls Grille & Tap Room - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fika Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Papa Charlie's Saloon & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lutsen Scandinavian Lakeside Dining Room - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Moguls Ice Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely Home-180 Degree Views on Lake Superior-3 miles from Ski Hill-on Bike Path pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely Home-180 Degree Views on Lake Superior-3 miles from Ski Hill-on Bike Path?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Home-180 Degree Views on Lake Superior-3 miles from Ski Hill-on Bike Path?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Home-180 Degree Views on Lake Superior-3 miles from Ski Hill-on Bike Path located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Superior National Forest and Lake Superior. Grandview Park and Superior National Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 142 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

roxanne e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views in a beautiful home
We had a lovely time at this place. Loved the views of the lake from the windows in this home. Watching the moon shining off the water and the stars from couch in the living room at night were memorable moments somespecithwremembfrom thi trip
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3rd Visit to Horizons
Over 15 years this is our 3rd visit to your home. The view is beautiful. Dead flies in the hot tub was not inviting. Not much updating has been done, could use refreshing. The black couch facing the lake is very uncomfortable and should be replaced. Needed to open the windows even when the temperature was about 50F, which was fine. TV watching area could use an upgrade to a bigger screen. We had a great time and enjoyed our stay, just providing some honest comments to help you improve. We hiked the Superior Hiking trail twice and got pretty sore and tired but it was fun. Directions to the place are very easy.Richard Herr952-221-3838 if you have questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ski Weekend
We had a great 4 day weekend getaway. The home was exactly as described and had a wonderful location. Views were magnificent. We really enjoyed the quiet location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ann L.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Griffin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Stay
Kittie assumed the risk of six late-teenage boys staying at her property. A risk many home owners would instantly shy away from. Though, We were generously let into Kitties wonderful home. This house is nothing shy of spectacular, from the stylistic modern architecture to the intimate views offered from the lighthouse-like living room. Kitties property is an acceptant place to cozy in while spectating and pondering all the beautiful nature that is encompassed by the property. The amenities of the house were more than enough to provide us a space to cook two meals and sleep all six of us comfortably (as well as provide a spa room to warm up after being in the cold all day). The sound system provided the house with an instant mood setter and the ability to feel at home with our familiar and loved tracks. Walking around the house and noticing the closeness of the lake is an awe inspiring experience. Being able to watch the way the water moves and how the steam lights up in the late hour sunshine is all one’s needs to learn to truly appreciate the north shore and all it has to offer. Each one of us left our stay with a new found love of the North Shore of Lake Superior and )being our first trip together since our tight group went our separate ways for college) it gave us a chance to reflect upon the uniqueness and importance of our friendships. Thank you Kittie for being a wonderful host and allowing us to enjoy a Beautiful Stay at your lovely home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to relax with family
This is an impressive and unique property with amazing views of Lake Superior. The house is extremely clean and has everything a guest could need-well stocked kitchen, comfortable beds and linens, good wifi, and lots of lovely spaces for everyone to relax inside or outside. Just arrive and enjoy!The kind property manager responded immediately when we had a question. We’d love to return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan and Joanna T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Horizon House, 2024
Wonderful stay, wonderful weather!! Will return in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

terry m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
October North Shore
Great house on the lake in the Lutsen area. Great space and very clean. Host was super! Book this place when you can!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unbelievable View
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The sunrises are something that words can't describe! Wee were also fortunate enough to catch the fall colors at their peak. These are best viewed from the observation platform at the top of the gondola ride, about 5 minutes away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual SHT Hiking Trip
Every year we come up to the North Shore with another couple with the goal of hiking as much as the SHT in sections as we can. We stay at various VRBO properties. We thoroughly enjoyed staying at the Horizon Home. Beautiful property, and good communication with the hosts. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was remarkably beautiful, super clean and exactly like the photos. View was breathtaking 😍 Kittie was unbelievably helpful and so so quick to respond, I hope to book this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall / Late summer trip with parents
My wife and I stayed here and made a couple day trips in to Grand Marias with her parents. We had a fun and relaxing weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Gorgeous view and perfect setting for our long stay! We wanted for nothing! All glass front perfect for viewing Lake Superior and the full moon! Fulley equipped and great communication with the host! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heavenly
The North Shore is one of the near perfect places on this earth. This particular property showcases the area beautifully. The layout and decor are comforting and fun, and it was the perfect place for a couples getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful home
We loved this home. It was very modern and had every convenience we have at home. The views are every bit as amazing as the photos show, and it is very bright when the sun is out. The whole place is very spacious. The house heats up fast in the summer, but they have air conditioners to counter act the heat in the afternoon. It was amazing to see the night sky through the dome.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Susan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
View
The view is spectacular!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property!
Beautiful home right on the lake, well kept and very clean. Private location close to Lutsen. We had a great time staying at Horizons and highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
North Shore getaway
We had a great time at Kittie’s home at Lutsen. Everything was top notch. The views are amazing. Great house, well stocked with everything. When we come back we will book this place again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House on the Cliff
We made wonderful memories while surrounded by a jaw-dropping view. A quiet, lovely retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Pat C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous view
The view from the cliff is amazing. Looking out at this great expanse of water is awe inspiring. It’s quiet and tranquil yet within a short drive to Grand Marais, the Gunflint Trail and further up the road to Grand Portage. Having en-suite bedrooms located at either end of home is great for privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing north shore view
The view cannot be beat! Very lovely unique home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation
Excellent, just like it was 14-15 years ago. She has made some small changes and improvements. Excellent. Couple of issues but not problems from our viewpoint. Could not get the bedroom TV to run, but maybe our lack of talent with truck stuff. A small issue but we were unable to tol totally reclose a couple of windows. Had problem finding garbage dumping spot. Seems like the small amount we had it could be left or better instructions are needed. We love your facility and may try another visit to make us a three Peter!!!!! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike E.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Almost perfect.
Beautiful place. Very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bliss
This property offered peace, quiet and beauty in this very busy and crazy world. The host went above and beyond to retify a small problem. It was absolutely lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing panoramic views
Beautiful home with panoramic views of Lake Superior from the living room, both bedrooms, and the master bathroom with whirlpool. There are no napkins, paper towels, plastic wrap etc so bring some with. Other than that the kitchen is well stocked! We really enjoyed our 3 night stay! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kittie Frantz

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This property was built by Mary Ruth Barton in 1989 and held by the Barton family partnership until 2015 when Mary Ruth's daughter, Kittie, through her Kittie Frantz Trust, purchased it from her siblings in a private sale. She knows you'll love to spend time there as much as she and her family does.

Why they chose this property

If you're looking for a serene atmosphere to relax that is not a cabin, this property will fill your senses with beauty. This is a modern one story home that is not a condo so you are fairly secluded by the trees around it and Lake Superior in front of it.

What makes this property unique

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English

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