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Timber Frame House overlooking Lake Superior, 20 miles from downtown Duluth

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Beach
Exterior
Aerial view
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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South Range, WI
  • Amnicon Falls State Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Aerial Lift Bridge
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • University of Minnesota Duluth
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Duluth, MN (SUW-Richard I. Bong)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Downstairs Bunk bed.

2 Queen Beds

Guest House-- Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest House- Bunk Beds

2 Queen Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 3- Bunk Beds

2 Queen Beds

Upstairs - Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Guest House, Main level

Toilet · Shower only

Main floor- Entry way

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Upstairs- Guest House

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Timber Frame House overlooking Lake Superior, 20 miles from downtown Duluth

Beautiful timber-framed house with over 3900+ square feet, plus another 1100+ square feet in the guest house. Includes both buildings and 550 feet of private lake shore. It is located at the end of a 3 mile long gravel road. Quiet. Secluded. Private. Come enjoy a beautiful escape on the south shore of Lake Superior. NOW with high speed wifi! Literally 100 times faster than our old DSL (starlink- 253 mbps on July 3, 2024)!

This home was built entirely from locally harvested white pine in 2002. Approximately 100 feet to Lake Superior's sandy shoreline. 10 Queen beds with three custom made bunk beds will be enough to fit your whole family and then some.

Sauna, swimming, camp fires, and star gazing... all to your hearts’ content at this secluded retreat.

Property manager

Kris Hoffman
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Currently no cribs or high chairs.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Large gatherings must be indoors after sundown.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Our 2 neighbors are both retired, please show them the same courtesy you would to your neighbors. (i.e. respectful outdoor volume, no fireworks, ...)
There is absolutely no glass allowed on the beach or on the trail. Please use this as a guideline: Leave only footprints, take only memories.
The house operates on a holding tank. Everything that comes out of the faucet or toilets goes there. Please be mindful of water waste.

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: 20
Note from host: Large gatherings must be indoors after sundown.
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 and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

South Range

Located in South Range, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Amnicon Falls State Park, while Fairlawn Mansion & Museum and SS Meteor Whaleback Ship Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Lake Superior Maritime Museum, or check out an event or a game at AMSOIL Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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South Range, WI

What's nearby

  • Amnicon Falls State Park - 20 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Bayfront Festival Park - 38 min drive - 36.5 km
  • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center - 39 min drive - 36.6 km
  • Aerial Lift Bridge - 41 min drive - 37.8 km
  • University of Minnesota Duluth - 43 min drive - 40.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Rapids Riverside Restaurant & Bar - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪R Place Store & Bar - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Timber Frame House overlooking Lake Superior, 20 miles from downtown Duluth pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Timber Frame House overlooking Lake Superior, 20 miles from downtown Duluth?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Timber Frame House overlooking Lake Superior, 20 miles from downtown Duluth?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Timber Frame House overlooking Lake Superior, 20 miles from downtown Duluth located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is steps from Lake Superior and 10 mi (16.2 km) from Amnicon Falls State Park. SS Meteor Whaleback Ship Museum and Saint Louis River are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George B.

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

Great Time!

Crazy weather but we had a ball!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth K.

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

Great Stay for Large Group

The team had a wonderful stay and really appreciated all the amenities. We've stayed here for the past couple of years and have enjoyed every year since.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle P.

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

Spacious, comfortable, entertaining -- all around excellent

As each family arrived, they commented some variation on 'wow, this is nicer than the photos!'We visited for a long weekend with four families (8 adults, 13 children) to ski nearby. There was plenty of space to spread out and lots of room for the children to play - ping pong, darts, board games, snow fort building etc. The sauna was lovely and could fit almost all the adults. Plenty of seating, plenty of blankets and pillows, plenty of beds. Kris was very responsive and helpful. It snowed while we were there, but we were able to make it out of the driveway and gravel road. Overall a top-notch place to stay with a crowd.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Monica M.

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

Fun Large Family Stay

This house is great for a large group. It has a nice sized kitchen (which includes many kitchen appliances including a waffle iron, panini maker, hand mixer, etc.) and two big tables for eating. A great room that can fit many people and a downstairs area with a pool table, ping pong table, and an assortment of board games. There is a beautiful view of Lake Superior (at least in the winter with no leaves on the trees) and it is just a short walk through the woods to the lake. Overall a great stay. The only thing of note is that even though the house accommodates many people there are only 3 showers and one of those showers is accessed through the master bedroom. Two of the other bathrooms just had bathtubs. But, if you don't have a lot of people who need to get through the shower all at once, you should be good.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Family Christmas Stay

Our family of 7 adults and 4 littles had the perfect Christmas stay. Tons of room to spread out or all hangout in one space together. Lots to do to stay entertained and busy, with plenty of room to sneak away for a nap or to get a good night's sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

New Year's on Superior

This was the perfect location for a large group to relax and welcome in 2025. We enjoyed hiking to the shore, games, and enough space for all of us to gather around the fire. The kitchen was adequate to feed everyone and there were seats enough for all to enjoy meals together. The large TV downstairs was great for a few wanting to watch a football game.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty C.

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

Nice big house for extended family gathering

Great place for extended family gathering! Basement had pool table and ping pong which was fun got multi generational games. Massive leather couch was great for sitting in front of the fireplace! 2 of bedrooms upstairs had a wall that didn’t go to the top of the ceiling so not private.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin T.

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

Review

Everything about this place was perfect, the views, the house, the layouts, it made forba perfect family vacation and we even got married outside by the woods it was perfect. Will definitely be planning another trip back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber T.

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

3 days 16 people

Perfect !! House was more thab big enough to hold all of us!! Plenty of things to do at the house to keep busy and being so close to the lake was the cherry on top!! We even got to watch 6 deer chasing and playing
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan C.

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

Wedding weekend

Enjoyed our stay. Lots of places outside to sit and enjoy the weather. Wish there was a shower in the upstairs bathroom, but we made it work. Lots of memories made.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

renae e.

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

Great girls’ weekend

We enjoyed our long weekend. The place provided us with ample space to spread out. The weather didn’t cooperate for us to have a fire in the fire pit. Nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

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

Dad's 80th

The property was PERFECT in accommodating our large family - it was quite a feat getting all of us together to celebrate our Dad's 80th birthday! Both houses were clean and extremely comfortable. All the amenities you could ask for were provided, from extra towels to lots of ping pong balls and paddles. The hearth in the main house was gorgeous and cozy. The location of the property was great for us. Secluded and quiet, with a short walk down to the lake. We were gifted perfect fall weather for our stay. We were also fortunate enough to get a harvest moon while there. It was breathtaking over the lake. I highly recommend this property, especially for those with large groups!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joni Z.

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

Family Trip to former home area

Our family loved the Chalet house. Beautiful and lots of options for entertainment even in inclimate weather.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane J.

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

Nice getaway

Nice, big property for 20 people to comfortably stay. Beautiful area with close proximity to Lake Superior.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc G.

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

Great property for a vacation with friends.

The house and property worked out great for us and four other couples. The view of the lake along with the cool breeze coming off of it was wonderful especially due to the hotter than normal weather we experienced. There was plenty of room in the backyard for outdoor activities. The house itself was perfect in terms of space and comfort for all of us. Would stay there again if the opportunity arises.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

Great place for a family get together

We had a large group with all ages and this house worked perfect for everyone. The beach was swimmable and walkable which was a nice surprise- beautiful at sunset. We played wiffleball in the large yard and had outdoor coverage during the rain by using the open garage. The bathrooms are a little outdated but would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lexi B.

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

AMAZING!

We absolutely loved our stay!! Our family and friends had a blast and couldn't stop talking about what a great place it was. It is a beautiful spot (we loved being that close to the beach!) and there was plenty to do. Kris was an exceptional host and was extremely helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shayla B.

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

Great Getaway

Beautiful house and beautiful property. Lots of fun outdoor and indoor games and activities. Plenty of space for a large group. Accessible and communicative host. Lovely.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole P.

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

Superior Family Gathering

Experienced "Up North" with our blended family of five adult children, their spouses and our grandchildren. Lots to do inside and out. Lake Superior was closer to the house than I expected so all the better! There's a swimming beach down the road where we saw some spectacular sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey E.

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

Family get together

This property worked very well for our family gathering with 17 people. Plenty of space to hang out and catch up. More actual sleeping spaces than listed due to sleeper sofas and futon beds. Kitchen was a little small but functional. Overall we were very happy with the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay!

Really wonderful stay. Host was great and the place was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

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

Great Stay

Spacious house for a group of 11 adults! We all enjoyed our long weekend! Loved the sound of the waves from the lake and exploring the beach. Beautiful surroundings. Kris was great to communicate with. A wonderful weekend to reconnect with college friends!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassie E.

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

Stunning Superior

This property was perfect for our large family gathering. Kris was very helpful and communicative throughout the process. The kitchen was well stocked with tools to cook for a group. Beds were comfortable and the breeze off the lake was plesant. We enjoyed the nearby fishing beach and Amnicon Falls State Park. The provided firewood was more than enough for our enjoyment. We will feel fortunate if we get to enjoy this propery again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin E.

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

Great trip!

Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori T.

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

Stam Wedding

We had a beautiful time enjoying the home and all it had to offer to have an intimate elopement. Everyone was comfortable and enjoyed spending the weekend together!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kris Hoffman

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Beth, Jake, and Kris Hoffman have dreamed about owning a small slice of the north shore life. 15 acres with a timber frame house on the shores of lake superior was too good to pass up. We would love to share our special place with you and your family.

Why they chose this property

If you're looking for a house with a ton of character you've found a great place to stay. It was hand built in 2002, finished with mortice and tenon joints.

Accents like the spiral staircase and upstairs railing were salvaged from the original Superior, Wi train station. All white pine logs are from within 20 miles of the house. The main fireplace is made of locally gathered rock, as well. Tons of character abounds from every room, and built by master craftsmen. Please come and enjoy our majestic cabin on the shores of Lake Superior.

What makes this property unique

Deer, eagles, and all types of wildlife abound and can be seen walking through the front and backyard several times a day. Feel the stress melt away as you watch the flickering flame in the main room's hearth. Come and swim in one of the most beautiful lakes and rural areas in the United States. With multiple National Parks and State parks within an hour drive. 30 minutes from downtown Duluth. You can have a little bit of everything.

And did I mention the world class Steelhead fishing in the Brule River just ten miles down the road? Or the yearly salmon runs up the Amnicon, a short half mile from the front door of this house? Resident Walleye are found every spring, as well.

Whether wildlife, relaxation, or outdoors activities are your passion... There's definitely something for everyone.

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