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Water's Edge! Direct shoreline access; Condo with resort-like amenities

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Beach
Rocky Point
View from shoreline
Arrows show your unit!
Walk out deck

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 473.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Two Harbors, MN
    Flood Bay State Wayside
    3 min walk
    Lakeview National Golf Course
    2 min drive
    Hellacioius Overlook
    3 min drive
    Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)
    49 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Water's Edge! Direct shoreline access; Condo with resort-like amenities

Welcome to Water’s Edge! We hope this becomes your new annual Lake Superior hideaway! Ideal for a couple or small family who is looking for an easy spot to stay while they're out adventuring across the North Shore. Or, just simply relax and enjoy your direct water access and an unbeatable view of the lake and ships passing by. We can't talk up the view and exclusive access to Rocky Point Cove and Flood Bay enough... this really is a gem of a place. Everything is Instagramable, get ready!

Enjoy a spacious 792-sqft condo-style lake home right on the water. A staircase and walkway lead you down from the parking lot to your private entrance with keycode entry. As you enter, you're met with a great view beyond the living room! Private primary bedroom with queen-size bed, and closet. Full bathroom includes shower/tub, toilet and vanity. Open floorplan kitchen with appliances and utensils for basic cooking. There's a woodburning fireplace in the large family room with large sofa, and seating to watch the view or the TV. Walk out to the deck to find a patio set for dining al fresco, and an electric grill. The grassy space is perfect for relaxing, lawn games and hanging out just steps away from the shoreline, or head down the rocks to dip your toes into the water, fish, drop in your kayak or paddleboard. Our cove is also gorgeous in the winter time, with views of the wolves playing on the ice as well as the excitement of wave season against the rocks! If you like to snowmobile, there is public access near the resort next door. Snowshoers can feel free to adventure around our property, or the closest places to rent equipment is at Splitrock Lighthouse or Tettegouche State Park. Check out Erkki Harju Ski Trail nearby for cross country skiing, or maybe Lutsen mountain skiing is more of your thing (1 hour drive north). Or, just bring a book to relax and enjoy the tranquility of the view while you stay warm and cozy inside in front of the fire.

Wi-Fi is included with Smart TVs in the living room and bedroom for relaxing with your favorite streaming services. We've left some of our favorite books and games in the unit for your enjoyment. Firewood is available for purchase down the road at the gas station. There is a property manager on site for emergencies, and the unit is professionally cleaned and stocked with toiletries, linens and towels between each guest reservation.

The condo is a part of a homeowner's association that covers 46 acres of wooded property and a half-mile of shoreline. Your stay includes access to all of the hiking trails, tennis courts and seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub (Memorial Day - Oct 1st). We encourage you to take full advantage of the amenities during your stay! Since they are community spaces, we ask that our guests be considerate of others on the property in terms of noise, trash and sharing community spaces. The property is next door to Superior Shores Resort that includes a steakhouse (open to the public), cut across the beach at Flood Bay to walk to dinner! The beach is shared between the resort and a public state park, and we are asked to leave the amenities on the beach for resort guests. However, agate hunting on the beach is fair game and we've acquired quite the collection from our years of visiting. Bring your bucket! Our neighbor kindly installed rock fire rings around the shoreline as well as a community herb garden, just for you. Please utilize them!

One of our favorite things to do when we're in the area is to drive up and down the coastline to admire the scenery and discover spots to hike or take pictures, or just be one with nature. Get ready to pack some snacks and explore! The location is close to some quintessential North Shore spots: Splitrock Lighthouse, Betty's Pies and The Rustic Inn, Black Beach, Iona's Beach (it's pink!), Tettegouche State Park and Gooseberry Falls. Our lakehome is located across the highway from Lakeview National Golf Course. Less than a 5 minute drive into Two Harbors to watch the tankers pull in and out of the harbor; grab a snack at the 5th St Malt Shoppe on the way. Very close to a grocery store, gas stations, boutique shopping and restaurants in Two Harbors.

You'll be among some of our first guests -- we just took ownership on June 14th, 2024! We love the North Shore and recently had the opportunity to purchase this home from someone who was ready to pass on the torch of their beloved family spot. We honestly still can't believe that we lucked out with this one; the location, view and amenities are unbeatable. This unit is great for crashing after a busy day or to disconnect from reality and relax with the view, and we have many planned updates to make it our own over the coming year. Our 2024 rental rates reflect the need for some aesthetic updates to the unit to make it look more current, but the view, location and amenities far eclipse any little details like tile or wallpaper. We hope that you'll come back again soon to enjoy, and often!

*There is a limit to 4 individuals staying at this property at one time per HOA rules. Although we love pets, owner is very allergic to dogs so we have to keep our space pet free. A note about the fireplace: please use caution. Depending on the wood used, it can get smoky and may leave a lingering scent, which is noticeable to some in the unit from past use.

Our property is on Hwy 61 with approximate drive times to the following:
Splitrock Lighthouse - 20 min
Tettegouche State Park - 35 min
Iona's Beach (Pink Rock Beach) - 18 min
Black Beach (Silver Bay) - 35 min
Betty's Pies - 4 min
Gooseberry Falls - 14 min
Castle Danger Brewery - 7 min
Two Harbors Lighthouse -- 5 min
Glensheen Mansion (Duluth) - 29 min
Lutsen Ski Resort - 1 hr, 9 min
Grand Marais, MN - 1 hr, 27 min
Gunflint Trailhead - 1 hr, 29 min
Temperance River State Park - 1 hr
Palisade Head - 32 min
Grandma's Marathon Start Line- 8 min
Closest Grocery Store: - 5 min
Closest Emergency Room - 5 min

Property manager

Leah Ackerman
Premier Host

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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
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

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Two Harbors

Located in Two Harbors, this condo is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Gooseberry Falls State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Two Harbors, MN

What's nearby

  • Flood Bay State Wayside - 3 min walk
  • Hellacioius Overlook - 3 min drive
  • Superior Hiking Trail - 4 min drive
  • Castle Danger Brewery - 4 min drive
  • Two Harbors Lighthouse - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Betty's Pies - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪White Pine Market - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Coffee Company - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Water's Edge! Direct shoreline access; Condo with resort-like amenities pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Water's Edge! Direct shoreline access; Condo with resort-like amenities ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Water's Edge! Direct shoreline access; Condo with resort-like amenities ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Water's Edge! Direct shoreline access; Condo with resort-like amenities located?

Situated on the beach, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Lake Superior and Flood Bay State Wayside. Lakeview National Golf Course and Hellacioius Overlook are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Geoff N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful View
Relaxing and quiet getaway with a great view of the lake
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alec R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Lakeside Getaway
We had a very nice weekend here. The unit has everything you need and the location is excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views of lake superior
We loved the views of lake superior and walking down on the rocks. We eloped and got married here and the host was so accomodating. The condo has picturesque windows and the kitchen is very well equipped. The pool was nice and hottub. We are already coming next august for our honeymoon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
View doesn't disappoint
Everything was great! The views of the lake are better than the pictures. There was plenty of space to relax after a long day of exploring.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasantly sufficient
With the list of remodeling plans, I expected the space to be somewhat dumpy, but that is not the case. The jacuzzi tub (which we didn't use) can use new grout or replacing, but it's clean and the shower works fine. The furniture is ample and comfortable (we slept on the couch the first night so we could hear the waves); the kitchen has everything you need; decor is simple and tasteful; pillows and blankets make for a cozy hang; everything is clean. Written directions and photos of landmarks made finding the unit a breeze. Leah responded promptly to a question I sent. The large stone steps down to the shore are solid and safe to haul a kayak to explore the caves rimming the bay, or to build a fire in one of the three rings. If scrambling over a rock shore isn't your jam, a stroll on the roads or paths through the woods will get you to the glorious Flood Bay beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Two days in August
My family spent two days here. Nicely remodeled, and so close to nature. The lake and rocky shore line are a few yards away. A great time and place to recharge.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely time with the family
Had a great time with my wife and 2 kids over a long weekend. The place was better than we imagined from the pictures. Beautiful views that us and the kids loved. Spacious for a small family of 4 as well. Great location close to downtown 2 harbors (food, ice cream, train depot for the kids etc..)overall would come vack again with no hesitation
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Stay
We had such a great four night stay. It was was spacious, clean, close to the water, and very comfortable all around.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Russell N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view
My husband and I enjoyed our stay. Beautiful view of Lake Superior. Just a short little walk to the water and a private cove. It was very peaceful and quiet. The kitchen was well stocked and had everything we needed. The bed was comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serene Stay
The views are absolutely beautiful! Property was adorable! Just what our family needed to relax and enjoy the beauty! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful View Right off of Lake Superior
It had everything we needed to make memories to last a lifetime. It is right between Duluth and Silver Bay so we were close to everything we wanted to do. After our daily adventures we came back, grilled our dinner and ate on the patio while enjoying the incredible view of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Getaway
We had an amazing time at Waters Edge. The views were stunning from the condo. I loved waking up in the morning, grabbing a cup of coffee and sitting on the patio to take it all in. The space was clean, charming and very peaceful. One of my favorite things was the location and the immediate access to the water. We had beach fires every night and those are moments I will never forget. We cannot wait to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We'll be back!
Great location and a lot to do on the property. The amenities are awesome and view from this unit is spectacular. Love being able to walk right out to the water. The unit was very clean and pics were accurate. The bath and kitchen need some updating but eveything was in good working order, and the furniture was mostly new and very comfortable. The host left notes about renovations coming up, and we look forward to those next time. Instructions were very clear so we didnt need to comminicate with the host much but when we did, she was very responsive.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Leah Ackerman

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Grant and Leah here, from Central Iowa. We travel to the North Shore several times every year and recently came upon the opportunity to purchase a lake home in our beloved Two Harbors area. The dream has been to have a homebase here with the potential to move up north full time, or at least spend part of the year as our small businesses in Iowa allow. The location and amenities are to-die-for and we are still pinching ourselves that this is ours. We hope you'll love it just as much, we'd love to invite our guests back year over year! We are new VRBO hosts and welcome your gentle feedback. We chose to open up our home so that it could be enjoyed when we are unable to ourselves. It's a special place that deserves to be full of others who appreciate it.

Grant is an Eagle Scout who loves wildlife, adventure, agate hunting and being off the grid. Meanwhile, Leah is more of a city kid and is more "outside-y" than outdoorsy. This area checks all of the boxes and keeps us both happy! After Leah’s bout with cancer in 2023, we’re more motivated than ever to follow our joy and we hope this place inspires the same for you.

Why they chose this property

Leah doesn't love being too far away from town: shops, restaurants, hustle and bustle, see and be seen. Our lake home sits on the outskirts of town, so less than a 5 minute drive to anything you need in Two Harbors. However, the property feels remote because it's on a wooded and rocky point with hiking, wildlife, and surrounded by beauty and tranquility. Just off Hwy 61 making it easily accessible to the rest of North Shore, snowmobile and snowshoe trails. The neighbors are all very friendly and will chat if stopped, but folks keep to themselves as we all seem to be there for R&R. The grounds are beautifully landscaped with ample parking and lots of amenities; it really is a crowd-pleaser place!

What makes this property unique

We can't think of any other places that we've stayed along the North Shore that offers as much as this one does: DIRECT access to the water, gorgeous views of the lake and Rocky Point, full kitchen with outdoor dining option, a yard, private outdoor rec options such as Pickleball/tennis courts, pool/hot tub, hiking trails, gardens, beach access, fire rings on the shoreline ... the list goes on.

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