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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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Large gatherings must be indoors after sundown.
Pets
No pets allowed
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.
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
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
Lori T.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
About the host
Hosted by Kris Hoffman
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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