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Tamarack House on Lake Superior

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Hovland, MN
  • Judge Magney State Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Grand Portage State Forest
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Grand Marais Art Colony
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Grand Marais, MN (GRM-Cook County)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Tamarack House on Lake Superior

Tamarack House is a cozy, family friendly house on private Lake Superior lot in Hovland, 20 minutes past the amazing town of Grand Marais. The house offers two inviting, comfortable bedrooms upstairs with king and queen beds, one with a designated work space. The downstairs provides a rec room, queen bed and twin over full bunk beds. The upstairs living and dining open to full Lake Superior views - relax and take it all in. The owners enjoy spending time here with their kids and dogs and hope you do the same.

The house provides a wonderful place to relax & take in the big lake, or can be a good base for exploring inland hikes and canoeing - ideally a bit of both! It is equipped with board games & puzzles, art supplies for kids, books for adults & kids & two TVs with Roku’s for access to streaming services. Outside your door there is a beach for all your stone throwing needs. A fire pit is nestled along the shore to take in sunsets and enjoy the scenery. Adequate firewood is provided.

The Arrowhead Trail, which has access to pristine inland lakes is just a couple miles down Hwy 61. Bring your canoe, kayak or fishing boat and go explore! Judge C. Magney State Park is known for the Devils Kettle hike, and farther up Hwy 61 is High Falls, just before the Canadian border. The house is also just 20 min from Grand Marais which is home to an unbeatable harbor, an amazing art community & numerous local shops & restaurants worth checking out.

Two things to note incase they are a must for your party - there is no dishwasher, and drinking / cooking water is provided in a 13 gallon container in the kitchen as well as more downstairs if needed. This is due to the lake draw well the house uses. Running water can be used for showering or doing dishes but can appear slightly yellow/brown due to sediment from the lake.

Property manager

Michelle Petz

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Please kennel or take dog with when not at house.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Do not leave trash laying on the ground. If you have kids with them - teach them to use the trash cans. Please bag up and take out the garbage.

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
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 first aid kit

About the area

Hovland

Located in Hovland, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Grand Portage National Monument is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Superior National Forest.
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Hovland, MN

What's nearby

  • Judge Magney State Park - 14 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Grand Portage State Forest - 24 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Grand Marais Art Colony - 31 min drive - 36.1 km
  • Gunflint Hills Golf Course - 36 min drive - 39.1 km
  • Grand Portage National Monument - 38 min drive - 28.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Chicago Bay Marketplace - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tamarack House on Lake Superior pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Tamarack House on Lake Superior?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tamarack House on Lake Superior?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tamarack House on Lake Superior located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Superior National Forest and Lake Superior. Judge Magney State Park and Grand Portage State Forest are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Krista W.

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

Thanksgiving

We traveled up to Tamarack House for Thanksgiving this year. It was lovely and as described. Big and spacious with a beautiful view!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Sophi S.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Review

It was a nice little cabin and on the lake which was perfect. The only disappointment was that there wasn’t a notice online that showering wasn’t recommended. It mentioned that water shouldn’t be cooked with, maybe I should’ve connected the dots. But I would’ve come more prepared had I of known
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan A.

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

Great weekend getaway

Great place to base out of when adventuring around Northern MN. Quick access to Grand Marais, Superior Hiking trail, lakes.. wonderfully private lake shore with fire pit. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica P.

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

Great trip

Great location to stay and see the beauty of the region! Cute house, with all we needed! Perfect getaway up north! Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

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

Great place to stay!

We very much enjoyed our time at the Tamarack House. The home was clean and well stocked. I definitely would recommend this home to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cannon I.

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

Spring Break getaway

We had a great stay on the North Shore. Close to Grand Marais, as well as the Canadian Border, so choose your own adventure. Our boys fished off the lighthouse point in GM, and we did a hike up at Grand Portage on the border. Spent tons of time on the lakefront, and watched the younger kids climb all over everything while collecting more rocks to bring home. The absolute highlight, from a Minneapolis family, was the stargazing! No Northern Lights, but wow! What an amazing view of our corner of the galaxy. We'll be back, for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Girls hiking weekend

Home felt like just that, from the extra items in the cupboards to the condiments in the fridge, HOME away from home. Appreciated those things! Kleenex, extra blankets, etc were all there. For a true 'up north' stay! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dannette C.

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

SHT Hiking trip

Awesome place to stay for a girl's hiking trip. The water was a tad inconvenient at first, but we figured it out and all was great! The fire pit is right next to the water and the house is right next to the firepit. So convenient! The views from the house were magnificient. It is right on the lake.... and very close to the SHT trails. So convenient and so nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

S.Kevin J.

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

Sounds of the ocean and stars of a planetarium

Excellent place that offers relaxing sounds and artistic neighbors we are enchanted. Not far away from Grand Portage gems and the Canadian border this was what everyone needed for a weekend getaway. Best part was our cell phones did not work which gave us more time to bond and have meaningful conversations.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie G.

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

Fall stay at Tamarack House

We so enjoyed our stay at Tamarack House. It is a great location for the activities we want to do in the area. The beds are very comfortable and the kitchen,dining ,living area is great for eating and relaxing. We love being right by Lake Superior and having campfires at night. Being able to bring our dogs is greatly appreciated. We hope to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel C.

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

Another great stay at this lovely property!

Thanks for another great stay, hope to be up there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb J.

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

Family getaway

Lovely property with everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Mark R.

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

Great location

The house is super cozy and made our 9 person group feel at home. The water situation was manageable but a bit more work though the owner was very clear about this in the description. We absolutely loved our stay but the 1 bathroom was a bit of a challenge. Would also recommend replacing the front door as its not square and the gaps let in mosquitoes. That constructive criticism aside, we'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Just beautiful!

Lovely quiet property with the gentle lapping of Lake Superior just outside the door. Very quiet area, perfect location for hiking, shopping, and relaxing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

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

Beautiful Place

Beautiful property on shores of Lake Superior! Very clean, quiet and great location to many activities. We didn’t find ourselves needing anything during our stay, and furniture/beds very comfortable. Property host very responsive, and easy to check in/out. Special place if you are looking for a getaway from all the hustle and bustle.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Birding weekend

Three of us spent a terrific long weekend at this property. During the daylight hours we were exploring Cook county especially interesting birds. At night the lullaby of Lake Superior waves made sleep easy Very pleased with the property
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rodney H.

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

Fishing Trip

We all enjoyed our stay. Everything we could ask for. Listening to the waves hitting the shoreline is very soothing!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tanya K.

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

Peaceful

Great
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karalyn V., Cincinnati,. Ohio

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

Relaxing!!

We had a wonderful stay! The house was VERY comfortable. Beds comfortable! Enjoyed being on the water. So relaxing! We hiked the high and middle falls. We hiked devil's kettle. Loved being north of Grand Marais. We were out of the busy parts of the North shore but yet not that far away if you wanted to go into GM. Michelle was wonderful to work with. We will stay here again for our next visit up the north shore!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo E., Becket, MA USA

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

Perfect spot on the shore!

We thoroughly enjoyed this comfortable spot on the lovely shore of Lake Superior for our long awaited girls reunion! The perfect spot to get away from it all!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful to have a fire pit right by the water. Great view of the lake from windows as well was a huge benefit. Lots of space
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam R.

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

Tamarack House on Lake Superior

We had a great time while staying at Tamarack House. It was quiet and peaceful and was wonderful being right on the lake. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tanner B.

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

Comfortable and relaxing

Had a wonderful stay in this comfortable home. The sound of the waves from inside were so relaxing. Great shoreline and home was very clean and had everything we could need. Plenty of space for 2 couples, plus another friend and her dog. Definitely recommend Tamarack House for a weekend away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

pablo g.

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

Great place to stay up north

Stayed here for several days with friends for annual get together away from the city . Loved it .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

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

Gorgeous

Perfect location and property to explore the north shore! The owners were helpful and responded quickly when we had questions. Our group of 10 had more than enough space and much fun was had!!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us, we look forward to next time 😊
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Michelle Petz

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We are Twin Cities residents & business owners, Mom & Dad to three kids & a lab named Murray, and lovers of the north shore community. Ryan grew up in Hovland, MN & Michelle embraced the north shore as soon as it was introduced to her at a young age. We’re honored to now own the house Ryan grew up in and share it with friends, family & guests.

Languages:

English