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Jay Cooke Cottage: pet friendly, fire pit, whole house, grill & park like yard.

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Living room with queen pullout futon with clean sheets and bedding in drawers
Fully loaded kitchen for cooking, grilling, and serving your group.
Bedroom with queen bed, bedstands, lighting and charging ports. Closet w/hangers
Front of cottage with deck and sitting area. Surrounded by trees.
Jay cooke cottage outdoor sitting and eating area with hammock &Pine trees 60 ft

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 651.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Esko, MN
  • Jay Cooke State Park
    4 min walk
  • Black Bear Casino
    13 min drive
  • Spirit Mountain
    15 min drive
  • Duluth, MN (SUW-Richard I. Bong)
    26 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Jay Cooke Cottage: pet friendly, fire pit, whole house, grill & park like yard.

Come and enjoy our cottage in the woods on Jay Cooke Rd just outside official park markers.We are in a rural area in the small town of Esko, MN where there are acres between most properties boasting privacy giving you the out of town park feel.

We are 20 minutes from earth rider brewery. We are also 16.7 miles from ♡☆Bentleyville☆♡.

Out the door and to the right, with a few minutes walk you will find the superior hiking trail and the munger trail as well.

It's the perfect distance to feel out of town and up north but close enough to hit dinner and a show in Duluth.

The tall pines surrounding the acre property help you enjoy quiet star filled nights by the fire pit. We have six camp chairs, outdoor and patio furniture


Jay Cooke invites all outdoor enthusiasts boasting areas close to snowmobiling, kayak/canoeing, hiking, biking, inline skating, fishing, hunting, and some of the best scenery in Minnesota for some beautiful photography.

Staying in our cottage will give you the benefits of getting away "Up North" with the comforts of home. Our two bedrooms both have queen beds and linens as well for a queen sized futon in the living room.

We are a kid and dog friendly cottage. Esko is on the outskirts of Duluth in a very safe and family friendly neighborhood. The community boasts large acre properties with lots of privacy.

There is a shortcut to Duluth through the jay cooke state park down to chambers grove park by mission creek and the boy scout boat landing

We offer free *fat wood* to assist you in getting a great fire going and enough wood for a few more.

Our kitchen is supplied with any utensil you would need to cook a meal for the whole family. Please notice when you are here that there is a cupboard stocked with kitchen utensils and dishes seperate from the other cupboards in the kitchen.

We have a coffee pot that brews by the pot or uses k-pods. If you wish to cook outside we have a charcoal grill and freestanding grill for over the fire pit.

We also have a digital antenna with local channels and other popular channels for TV and a small library of some of our favorite dvds.

Our cottage does not have any cameras anywhere on the property to ensure privacy for you and yours.

We truly enjoy helping others discover their perfect northern minnesota vacation and take pride in this area residing a few miles away.

We look forward to having you come and enjoy our Jay Cooke Cottage.

Thank you, Mike and Andrea

Property manager

Mike Tegethoff
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please make sure the 49.00 pet fee is paid.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please be aware of neighbors and not have music or loud voices after 10 pm. Thanks.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
Property Registration Number 4051133

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Esko

Located in Esko, this cottage is in a rural area. Spirit Mountain and Western Waterfront Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Dungeon's End and Lake Superior Zoo. Travelling with kids? Consider Duluth Children's Museum and Lake Superior Railroad Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Esko, MN

What's nearby

  • Jay Cooke State Park - 4 min walk
  • Black Bear Casino - 13 min drive
  • Spirit Mountain - 15 min drive
  • Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad Historic Train Ride - 19 min drive
  • Miller Hill Mall - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lost Tavern - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Jay Cooke Cottage: fire pit, whole house, full kitchen, grill & park like yard. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Jay Cooke Cottage: fire pit, whole house, full kitchen, grill & park like yard.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Jay Cooke Cottage: fire pit, whole house, full kitchen, grill & park like yard.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Jay Cooke Cottage: fire pit, whole house, full kitchen, grill & park like yard. located?

This family-friendly Esko cottage is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Jay Cooke State Park and Saint Louis River. Pinehurst Park and Black Bear Casino are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bryann T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
We went up north for the weekend & couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay! We did so much exploring in the area, especially loved how close jay Cooke state park was & munger trail. Food/shops were nearby as well which was nice. Loved how cute & cozy this cottage in the woods was!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jodi A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful comfy retreat
Adoreable little place, with everything needed for comfort. We had some fires and they did have some fire starters, wood and chairs for us.they had some essential oils and cute diffuser, an air cleaner and fans in each room. Very close to jay Cooke state park, quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

brenna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Space for 3 humans and a dog
Cozy indoor space for 3 humans nad a dog. Plenty of room outside ! Convenient location to access many spots (Jay Cooke , Mont Du Lac, 35)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, quiet stay!
Lovely spot minutes from Jay Cooke. Had a really nice night under the stars aside the fire after a solid day of hiking. Very accomodating!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vonnie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memories
This cozy small house was a perfect fit for little getaway with our daughter and son in law. It was fun to just get away for a few days and make some memories. It was a short drive to Duluth. The cottage was very clean and had everything we needed. The hosts were very friendly and accommodating. We will come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marian D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peacful Base Camp
Location was perfect for exploring Duluth and North Shore. A peaceful place to come back to in the evening.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

TessmerMeats

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Property was very nice, super clean. A little short on cooking supplies, only 4 coffee cups, no mixing bowl.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay in Esko
We had a wonderful time staying at this nice home in Esko, which was close to a beautiful park, quiet and in the trees and a short drive to Duluth. Highly recommend this place. The hosts were friendly and easy to communicate with. We were a day delayed and they even offered us a free day next time we come to make up for the day we missed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing trip
If you want a safe and private place to stay and get a chance to fish lake superior this place is fantastic, about 30 minutes from a well kept boat launch. The host was very helpful and the cabin was perfect for our group. I will be back again to catch more fish next year for sure. If you want a great stay at a great price you cant go wrong. Thanks again to the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review
Very nice place to stay and very amazing people even went out of their way to mail us our baby blanket we had left there 😊 I would definitely recommend to stay here if you ever visit this area
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little getaway
Our little family loved this cozy place! Easy to find, close to highways to get to Duluth, and not far from Jay Cooke State Park. Stocked kitchen, firewood and comfy beds. Communication was great and welcoming! Highly suggest doing this over getting a hotel room. Our oldest has already been asking when we’ll come back. ☺️
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, clean and close to everything we needed!
I loved this home and it was perfect for myself and my two small dogs. They loved the yard and I appreciated the clean, cozy home with modern decor and everything we needed. It’s close to the highway to Duluth or Cloquet, yet tucked away on a private lot near the state park and beautiful trails!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jay j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superior
Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

clarita

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a wonderful experience to be there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great base for our weekend!
We had a great stay at this property! Well appointed little cabin and we were able to sleep 6 in the space. Plenty of room outside to stretch out as well. Hosts were super about communication and sharing tips, as we hadn’t previously been in this area. Would definitely seek out this rental again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith L. B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and relaxing.
Peaceful setting with large yard. House was well stocked for preparing a meal. My dog especially loved being there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

patrick a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Duluth
Great stay! Great location! Great people to help make the trip memorable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
What a wonderful place to stay place was neat and clean and the property’s host was just awesome had everything we needed and had a lot of zen which we love stayed here over the forth of July weekend and went out exploring Jay Cook state park during the day nice comfortable place to come back to to cook on the grill have a bonfire and just relax would recommend this to anyone that wants a great getaway close to a lot of attractions in the area will be back hear for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family hiking and fishing trip
Our family came to the area for hiking and salmon/trout fishing on Lake Superior. This was a great place to stay. The location was very close to Jay Cooke State park for hiking and only a 20 minute drive to Duluth. We brought our dog and the yard was perfect for him to run and play. The fire pit was nice to have for s’mores and hotdogs and included a height adjusting grill too! They provided plenty of wood and fire starters for us, as well as chairs and a hammock. We were even provided the option for early check in and a later check out! We would highly recommend this cozy place! It had everything that we needed to be comfortable and enjoy. We will definitely stay again when we are in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Mike Tegethoff

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I have been living in this particular area for over 13 years and am more than happy to tell you the best places to put boats in to where you can potentially find local swimming holes off of the superior hiking trail to the new beach on the st louis river. I love showing off the west side of recreation from spirit mountain, where I have lived the past 13 years and worked for awhile to showing off all of what jay cooke park has to offer.

Why they chose this property

I like that we are in the small and safe town of Esko, MN. The neighborhood has so much space for privacy and acres between most houses. Jay Cooke being a part of my neighborhood is something I had dreamed of being close to for over the past decade. I can go to the best mt biking or road biking trails, kayaking the st louis river, to hiking the superior hiking trail pretty much out the front door included all my checks. I feel grateful and honored to be able to share the experience this area offers.

It is nice to have a short cut to Duluth through Jay Cooke State Park to Chambers Grove, Mission Creek, the Boy Scout boat Landing and the munger boat landing as well. Good fishing options all around.

What makes this property unique

There are bears in the area and we have spotted many bald eagles on the property. Our cottage is in Esko, MN not the west end of duluth compared to many other short term vacation rentals which brings a more restful vibe to your stay with less people to worry about. You are in a peaceful and recharging outdoor setting with the comforts of home with a loaded kitchen, bedrooms, bathroom with Minnesota charm directly outside Jay Cooke State Park.

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