Lovely, Large Historic Home on St. Louis River

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Dryer

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Superior, WI

Duluth, MN (SUW-Richard I. Bong)10 min drive
Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad Historic Train Ride11 min drive
Lake Superior Zoo11 min drive
Spirit Mountain16 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

3rd Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Bed Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bed Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

2nd Floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Basement Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

We are excited to share our lovely, large (2500 square feet), beautiful home situated right on the St. Louis River. Kayak, canoe, fish, or just enjoy the views from this scenic location. There is a large yard (~1 acre) with great privacy. The sunsets are amazing and the river in this area is very private, gentle, and scenic. The house is located near all the great north shore amenities. It is 10 minutes to Jay Cooke State Park, Spirit Mountain, and the Lake Superior Zoo; 15 minutes to Mont Du Lac, Pattison State Park (largest waterfall in Wisconsin), and only 20 minutes to canal park in Duluth. There are so many great places nearby to hike, mountain bike, fish, frisbee golf, golf, etc. You can access hundreds of miles of 4-wheeler and snowmobile trails from the house, and there are tons of cross-country ski trails nearby. The St. Louis River is known for great walleye, bass, and muskie fishing. It really is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise. The home is a charming 1920s house with high ceilings, great woodwork, and is large enough to comfortably sleep 8-10 people. It has a separate sun room, living room, and dining room, so there is ample space to watch TV, play games, do a puzzle, etc. We also provide a charcoal grill, yard games, a canoe, and 2 kayaks so you can spend the whole day enjoying time at the house if that is your preference. There is parking in the driveway and carport for 4 vehicles. We have a list of our favorite activities and adventures in the area that we share with guests. We love this area so much and hope you will, too!

A few notes about the property so we are sure it will meet your needs and expectations. There are bathrooms on the 2nd floor and basement, but no main floor bathroom. Also, all bedrooms are on the 2nd and 3rd floor. There are stairs down to the shoreline of the river, but not too many. There is a train that runs near the house during the day and night, and it does sound it's horn. This could be disturbing to light sleepers. We sleep with the windows closed and some white noise (fans, music, etc.), so it isn't an issue for us. Property is licensed rental with Douglas County, ID #: ALED-CVNMFZ.

Property manager

Corey Leet

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Water view

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Under request ask first

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 19

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Superior

Located in Superior, this holiday home is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Saint Louis River, while A World of Accordions Museum and Fairlawn Mansion & Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Wade Stadium or Duluth Heritage Sports Center. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.

Superior, WI

What's nearby

Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad Historic Train Ride - 11 min drive
Lake Superior Zoo - 11 min drive
Spirit Mountain - 16 min drive
Bayfront Festival Park - 19 min drive
Miller Hill Mall - 22 min drive

Getting around

Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

‪Buffalo House - ‬13 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
‪Trophy Cafe - ‬4 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
‪Aces On 29th - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely, Large Historic Home on St. Louis River pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Lovely, Large Historic Home on St. Louis River?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely, Large Historic Home on St. Louis River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lovely, Large Historic Home on St. Louis River located?

Situated on the riverfront, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Saint Louis River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Jay Cooke State Park and Manitou. Western Waterfront Trail and Lake Superior Zoo are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan R.

30 June 2024

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

A Great Hideaway

We visited the Duluth/Superior area for the first time and decided to try our first Vrbo as part of the trip. This was a great getaway / hideaway for us. The location set outside of Duluth and Superior was exactly what we were looking for. It was a great escape for vacation, and a wonderful escape after a day of exploring the surrounding area to have a peaceful night together. Certainly more enjoyable than a hotel and sharing it with a whole building's worth of other people. Sitting on the dock and watching the sunset was a great way to end our days. Corey was very responsive to any communications we sent. We really appreciate him being very upfront and thorough about everything, including the somewhat frequent rail traffic and the horns to go with it. Watching the trains cross the trestle in daylight was interesting in its own way. At night we turned a fan or AC unit on and slept without issue. We enjoyed exploring both Duluth and Superior, nearby state parks, and different spots to take in the views of Lake Superior. We never felt like we had to drive "too far" from the property to do any of those things. It felt fairly central to everything we were looking to do. I gave fishing off the dock a try. No luck in hooking any fish, but that is most likely due to my skills. We picked well with our first Vrbo. If/when we are visiting the area again, we'll certainly be checking if this is available again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

15 June 2024

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

Family time

There was ample space and activities for our entire family. Some wanted to “chill” and watch television while others wanted to enjoy the water. Plenty of tourist attractions within a short drive and a pub within walking distance. Life doesn’t get much better!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brynn S.

5 June 2024

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

Great experience!

Our experience was fantastic. The house was very clean and we enjoyed the location on the river. It was easy to go kayaking and fish off the dock. It was in a smaller residential area but close enough to drive into Duluth and visit popular spots like the Zoo. There were a lot of trains that went by, but the owner warned us about that beforehand and also provided earplugs. Overall, it was great!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole P.

14 May 2024

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

Charming, spacious home in a beautiful area

We met up here with my parents and siblings for a family reunion, and everyone was impressed with the place. The house was even bigger than expected and full of character. Our favorite spots were the sunroom and the area down by the lake. The train bridge is so cool. We enjoyed watching the trains go by, and driving under the trains on the bridge was a fun experience. There is so much to do in this area. We explored Duluth and the north shore of Lake Superior.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

sakura v.

5 May 2024

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

Beautiful Home but we did have a lot of lady bugs

This was a beautiful home that all of my friends and I loved staying in. It was very spacious and the sights were absolutely amazing right off the river. I was told about the trains that go by but honestly my buddies and I sleep like the dead so we didn’t hear the trains unless we were about to wake up. I will say that there were lots of lady bugs! The place was very clean other than the little roommates we had but none of us truly minded :) Thank you for letting us stay in your wonderful home!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

robert h.

12 Apr 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was exactly what I expected

I bet it's beautiful in summer and fall

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael David H.

20 Dec 2023

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

Cozy warm character home

The place was a perfect home to come back to while in the area racing at Spirit Mountain

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

5 Dec 2023

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

Beautiful Property and Home

Our family took a weekend away to enjoy all the Christmas activities in Duluth. The kids and big kids enjoyed the darts and foosball table. The dining room table was perfect for game night. The kids enjoyed watching the train through the sun room and ran to see it each time the it went over the trestle. The home was very homey, large and accommodating. The river views were spectacular to watch the sunset. All and All the home was exactly what we needed to have a wonderful Christmas get together.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

6 Nov 2023

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

Great stay

Owner was a great communicator, was very honest about the frequency of the trains. Enjoyed fishing off the dock! Overall, a very pleasant stay in a beautiful old home

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

21 Oct 2023

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

Family vacation

The house was perfect for our group. I loved the charm and all of the wood details characteristic of an older home. We hit the fall colors right as they were nearing their peak so everything was just beautiful! We did wake to the train a few times the first couple of nights but by our last night we were sleeping through the horn. Corey was excellent to work with and very responsive to my multiple questions as we prepared for the trip. Overall we were very happy with the house, the listing was accurate to what we experienced. I think the house would be really gray in the summer right on the river as it is. It may not be great for really small kids due to the stairs and sunken hearth room but our two year old managed the stairs ok.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie V.

6 Oct 2023

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

Lovely!

The location was exactly right for our trip. Easy access to Duluth and Superior. The views of the river are AMAZING! We loved the character of the historical home so much. Very quiet and peaceful street. The trains did wake me up in the night but I was always able to fall back asleep quickly due to the comfortable beds. We had no problem locating the house and the homeowner was very quick to communicate with me with any questions I had or to offer suggestions of things to do. Our favorite spot inside the house was the sunroom. We also enjoyed playing cards around the dining table in the evening. Our favorite spot outside of the house was the dock down by the water. There are steps going down to them but were not difficult for us. We enjoyed our coffee down there every morning while we made our plans for the day. We’d definitely come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

25 Sept 2023

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

Home away from home

From the moment we arrived it felt like home! This beautiful house comes stocked with all you need for your stay. The house has so much character, was very clean and well organized. The owners are soooo nice and easy to get ahold of, and really aim to make your stay as comfortable as possible. My husband and I enjoyed our stay in this quiet little area, not far from duluth and so much to do! Trains do go by, but that was not something that bothers us and could hardly hear unless in the sun room. If your looking for a place to stay...choose this house, you won't regret it!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Corey Leet

We currently reside in Coon Rapids, MN. I work in the medical device industry and my wife (Lindsay) is a teacher. We love all of the seasons of MN and the different activities we can enjoy throughout the year. We especially love hiking, kayaking, disc golf, tennis, fishing, snowmobiling, and cross country skiing.

Why they chose this property

Duluth and the north/south shore of Lake Superior is our favorite place to travel. We settled on this property in Oliver, WI due to its proximity to Duluth, Superior, Jay Cook State Park, and being right on the lovely St. Louis River. Due to the minimal development on this stretch of the river, it is a great place to kayak, fish, and enjoy peacefulness of nature.

What makes this property unique

We have a love for old, historic homes and this house has all the charm you could want. It has high ceilings, lovely woodwork, and unique built-ins. Also, the size is great for 2-3 families to enjoy time together. The outdoor areas are great for yard games, grilling, and of course enjoying the lovely sights of the St. Louis River. Whether it is a perfect Duluth day, or overcast and a little rainy, we can enjoy the property and all it has to offer.