This cabin places you next to Superior National Forest and within a 10-minute drive of Kadunce River State Wayside. The cabin includes a kitchenette, a patio, and a private yard.
Kadunce River State Wayside - 19 min drive - 5.8 miles
Devil Track River - 24 min drive - 9.0 miles
Grand Marais Art Colony - 31 min drive - 14.4 miles
Cook County Court House - 32 min drive - 14.4 miles
Pincushion Mountain - 35 min drive - 16.5 miles
Getting around
Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 149 min drive
Restaurants
Naniboujou Lodge - 19 min drive
Nanaboujou Lodge - 20 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
✦Sauna ✦5 min to Lake Superior Beaches ✦15 min to downtown GM ✦In Maple Forest
This cozy cabin rests in an old growth maple forest just 5 minutes from the beaches of Lake Superior and 15 minutes from downtown.
Whether you are catching the sunset on the deck, exploring the endless hikes nearby, or playing a whiskey-fueled card game by the fire, this space offers the ultimate cabin experience.
Embrace the elements with a wood-fired sauna after your adventures at the nearby sites. Unwind next to a crackling camp fire beneath the canopy of stars in this dark sky sanctuary ✦
✦A Great Northern Property✦
Built for solo travelers and couples seeking a retreat in a sustainable stay, we designed this cabin to offer all the necessities one would need in thoughtfulness of nature.
Be sure to explore all The North Shore favorites: *Gunflint Trail: 8 miles *Lake Superior: 4 miles *Superior Hiking Trail: 3 miles *Grand Marais Downtown: 12 miles
The cabin is equipped with:
Inside +Full-size Premium Purple® mattress & Purple® pillows +Linens, towels, & throw blanket +Microwave +Coffee, tea, sugar, salt & pepper +Dishes, cutlery, cutting board, coffee maker, electric kettle, dishwashing basin, garbage bags, Tupperware, etc. +Fan & heater +High speed internet
Outside +Outhouse (Porta potty in winter months) +Wood fired Sauna (shared with one other cabin on property) + 2 Pairs of Snowshoes + Fire Pit + Charcoal Grill + Hammock +Rain barrels provide wash water in warmer months. During the bridge season (Nov & April) or prolonged summer droughts, guests will need to provide their own. +Wood for sauna & fire pit w/ axe for splitting kindling +Cooler *BYO ice
*Some of the above supplies are seasonal. Please see our FAQ regarding these items.
This is a studio cabin with an outhouse. It is a cozy cabin measuring in at about 12 ft by 16 ft.
+Check out our other vacation rental cabins on VRBO: -Campo Cabin -Gaucho Cabin -Great Northern Haus
Social Handle: @GreatNorthernCabins
Guests will need to bring: - Any outdoors blankets - Drinking water
**10% Canadian Discount To Our Canadian Friends, Grand Marais has always been a place where communities come together, and for years, Canadians have been an essential part of this town’s heart and spirit. Your presence, your stories, and your love for the North Shore make this place even more special.
As a small way of showing our gratitude, we’re offering a discount to our Canadian guests. We know times aren’t easy, and we want to make it a little lighter for you to visit a place that has felt like home for so many.
We’d love to welcome you back—whether it’s for a quiet retreat, an adventure in the woods, or just time to breathe in the lake air.
Cook County Rental License: VR21-021
Guests have access to the entire cabin, grill, fire pit, deck, private parking, shared sauna and yard.
**Please note that this cabin is not remote. There are neighbors with the closest cabin approximately 200ft away.
The recreational activities: beach combing, hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, fat biking, snowmobile...
FAQ: Is this cabin for everyone? — Not exactly… We want to be clear that this is a small cabin that was meant to be used as a rustic retreat. We know that not everyone digs carry-in water and an outhouse.
Is there Wifi or cell network service? — There is some cell signal however guests can use the high speed internet for wifi calling.
What about water? — Guests will need to bring any drinking water and winter/drought months wash water. We have rain barrels in summer months for collecting wash water.
What is your bathroom situation? — We have an outhouse just next to the cabin. For showering, guests can consider visiting the Grand Marais Rec park for a $4 shower, Sauna at Sisu & Loli in town, or buy a $10 day-pass to the Grand Marais YMCA to take advantage of the gym, workout facility, showers, hot tub, sauna, and pool.
Do you have a coffee maker? — We have a small coffee maker and a pour over with filters for your use.
Do you have a grill or fire pit? — Yes, May through Oct. We have a charcoal grill. Guests will need to bring charcoal and lighter fluid. There is a fire pit. Guests are free to use fire pit year round but are responsible for snow removal to use it if they wish to do so.
How remote is the cabin? — The cabin is easily accessed just off County Rd 14 on a maintained driveway. Your views are maple forests, nature with a neighboring cabin several hundred feet through the woods.
Pets: We do not make exceptions to our no-pet policy other than service animals. Any pet hair will result in a minimum $250 fine regardless of any circumstances and any additional billing that the cleaners require for excess cleaning due to pet residue.
The cabin is heated and features a kitchenette and a patio, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a private yard, a coffee maker, and a fan.
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Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 172 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
Frequently asked questions
What can I see close to this cabin?
This cabin is located in Grand Marais, just steps from Superior National Forest. Kadunce River State Wayside is also within a driving distance of 3.1 mi.
Will I be able to park at this cabin?
No, this cabin doesn't offer parking.
Is this cabin adjacent to a casino?
No, this cabin is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this cabin?
No, there is no indoor pool at this cabin.
What will couples enjoy most about a stay at ✦Sauna ✦5 min to Lake Superior Beaches ✦15 min to downtown GM ✦In Maple Forest?
Couples staying at this cabin will appreciate amenities like a kitchenette and bathrobes as well as a sauna.
Are there hot tubs at ✦Sauna ✦5 min to Lake Superior Beaches ✦15 min to downtown GM ✦In Maple Forest?
No, but this cabin does have a sauna.
Does this cabin include breakfast service?
No, this cabin doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this cabin allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at this cabin.
Does this cabin have connecting rooms?
No, this cabin doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
Are there rooms with balconies at ✦Sauna ✦5 min to Lake Superior Beaches ✦15 min to downtown GM ✦In Maple Forest?
Yes, every cabin at ✦Sauna ✦5 min to Lake Superior Beaches ✦15 min to downtown GM ✦In Maple Forest comes with a deck.