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Lester River Retreat - 8 miles to Downtown Duluth

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Outdoor spa tub
Living area
Living area
Dining
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
NZ$536
avg per night

Explore the area

Map
Duluth, MN
  • Glensheen Historic Estate
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • University of Minnesota Duluth
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Aerial Lift Bridge
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

Room

  • Sleeps 12
  • 1 Double Futon, 4 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
Price is NZ$536 avg per night,

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About the area

Duluth

Located in Duluth, this lodge is in a rural area and on a river. Lester Park Golf Course and Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Superior and Lester River. Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium and S.S. William A. Irvin Ore Boat Museum are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Glensheen Historic Estate - 11 min drive - 8.3 km
  • University of Minnesota Duluth - 12 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center - 15 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Aerial Lift Bridge - 16 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Miller Hill Mall - 21 min drive - 18.3 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Superior Dining Center - UMD - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Tavern on the Hill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Billy's - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Lester River Retreat - 8 miles to Downtown Duluth

*New Nordic HOT TUB Installed Summer 2024!* Welcome to Lester River Retreat, your peaceful getaway on the North Shore! This spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bath private lodge is your new gateway to the North Shore. Located just 8 minutes outside of Duluth, this 2,800 sq ft., 3-acre sanctuary marries unmatched privacy with unlimited accessibility. Down the street a few minutes you'll find Lester River Park Trails & Playground, Brighton Beach on Lake Superior, Lake Superior Brewing, grocery store & more. Plenty of room for you and your group to spread out, relax and have fun, while still being near attractions and conveniences! Bring your snowmobiles/toys, there is a huge driveway to park your toys.

Lester River Retreat offers you and your group unlimited outdoor entertainment possibilities, featuring multi-teared outdoor seating, several decks for enjoying the different scenery, a beautiful new Nordic Hot Tub overlooking the private property, a huge back yard with large fire pit, and a huge garage party/entertaining room.

You'll love the spacious feel of the home that welcomes you with a calm warmth and relaxed mind that is hard to find these days. This beautifully updated home is fully furnished with high-end amenities like custom stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, fully stocked kitchen, dining area with incredible outdoor views, open concept living area, beautiful double vanity bathroom with shower and jacuzzi tub, large bedrooms, and an expansive Master Suite with private deck.

Property manager

Pete
Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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

Frequently asked questions

Is Lester River Retreat - 8 miles to Downtown Duluth pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Lester River Retreat - 8 miles to Downtown Duluth located?

Situated on a river, this lodge is steps from Lester River and within 3 mi (5 km) of Lester Park Golf Course and University Park. Uninveristy of Minnesota Duluth and Lakewood Town Hall are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Lester River Retreat - 8 miles to Downtown Duluth Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amber T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Vacation
Relaxing and comfortable close to many outdoor activities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Alex A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what we wanted
This is a great place that has convenient access to all of the amenities you need for a VRBO. It's easy to get into Duluth proper, while having a back yard that feels quite and isolated. It was exactly what we wanted and we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful stay
We had an amazing stay at the Lester retreat! It is perfectly located near the town but far enough away to feel situated in wilderness. We were especially thankful for the large backyard and activities for our kids to run and play. Hot tub was an added bonus. We were pleasantly surprised to have two bathrooms at the property. Check in process was a breeze and the property managers were very communicative and helpful throughout our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Trampled by Balners
In Duluth for Trampled by Turtles. First friend vacation. All 9 of us fit comfortably. We were pleasantly surprised to find a second bathroom. We would definitely stay again! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024