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Lake Superior Home with Private Beach, Amazing Views

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View from the Lake
Autumn Colors
Bay Window with Recliners
Open Floor Plan
Carlton Peak rock fireplace

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 60.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Lutsen, MN
  • Superior National Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • North Shore Winery
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Lutsen Mountains
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Grand Marais, MN (GRM-Cook County)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Lake Superior Home with Private Beach, Amazing Views

Inspired by the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright , Grey Havens sits on 450 feet of private Lake Superior shoreline.

Completed in 1993, the house is furnished in mission style for a luxurious yet comfortable feel. Art scattered throughout the home, much of it by local artists, reflects the wilderness surrounding you. The open floor plan allows for cooking, dining and relaxing all with amazing Lake Superior views.

The main living area has a Carlton Peak rock fireplace and a 50' flat screen TV with BluRay, dvd player for evening movies. The stereo system can fill the main area with whatever type of music you prefer from the cd collection or play your own personalized music. The home also has internet, so you can connect and even download movies, if you have that service from the smart DVD. Two comfortable swivel recliners in the bay window let you nap while being lulled by the waves crashing on the shore.

Up a spiral stairs and overlooking the living area is a loft full of books, a daybed with trundle and a couch. Up another spiral stairs and you arrive in the newly-remodeled turret with spectacular 180 degree views of the lake. Comfortable seating and lighting make this a perfect place to relax, read or watch the many changing faces of Lake Superior. At night it's a star watchers dream!

Or maybe you prefer to wander down to the lake to skip stones on your own private beach or fish off the ledgerock shore. Hot dogs and s'mores at the waterfront fire pit creates fun and memories for all ages.

You can create your own gourmet meals in the fully equipped kitchen using the JennAire stove and other amenities. Or grill outside on the Weber!

The master bedroom is a special retreat with two walls of windows for stunning lake views. The attached bathroom has its own soaking tub and separate shower.

The first guest bedroom reflects the voyageur heritage of the North Shore. It's attached bathroom has whimsical wall art of spruce trees, bringing the surrounding forest inside.

The second guest bedroom focuses on the art of Bev Doolittle with her portrayals of the hidden denizens of the birch forests. In the attached bathroom look out the window to find the trees which posed for the birch wall paintings!

Grey Havens is only minutes from Lutsen Ski Resort, with downhill skiing, snowboarding, and in summer, the Alpine Slide. Even closer is the 27 hole Lutsen National Golf Course. Miles of cross country ski trails start just across the road. Hiking in the beautiful state parks along Highway 61 is spectacular whatever the season. Just 20 minutes to the East is Grand Marais, an artist colony and charming town full of shops and restaurants to keep you entertained whatever the weather.

Grey Havens was a harbor for the highest and most powerful of the Elves in Tolkien's story of the Middle Kingdom. It was from Grey Havens that the Elves set sail for other enchanted lands. A place of magic and beauty, Grey Havens was a refuge for the Fellowship of the Ring and is our refuge for the soul.



Keywords: Lutsen, vacation home, cabin, private house

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English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Lake view

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking is allowed in Grey Havens. If you smoke in our home, we have to have specialized cleaning done as we have family members who are allergic.
Pets are not allowed.
Use only wood provided in the firepit. Burning garbage attracts critters.

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 deadlock

About the area

Lutsen

Located in Lutsen, this holiday home is on a lake. Superior National Golf Course and North Shore Winery 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 Superior National Forest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lutsen, MN

What's nearby

  • Cascade River State Park - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Superior National Golf Course - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
  • North Shore Winery - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Caribou Lake - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Lutsen Mountains - 10 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 115 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moguls Grille & Tap Room - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fika Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Papa Charlie's Saloon & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lutsen Scandinavian Lakeside Dining Room - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Moguls Ice Bar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Superior Home with Private Beach, Amazing Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Superior Home with Private Beach, Amazing Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Superior Home with Private Beach, Amazing Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Superior Home with Private Beach, Amazing Views located?

This family-friendly Lutsen holiday home is located on a lake, just steps away from Lake Superior and Superior National Forest. Grandview Park and Cascade River State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark V.

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

Beautiful and Convenient

Property is very beautiful and conveniently located near Lutsen Skiing. House had all the kitchenware we hoped for and was super clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Josephine S.

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

Rustic but nice

This property is in a beautiful location with access to Lake superior. It is quite rustic with limited hot water and we did run out despite our careful and coordinated planning. Unfort the owner didn’t want to be bothered with our hot water issue, as after waiting 12 hours for a response the answer was that it was ‘our’ responsibility to call someone else :(. The views were partially blocked due to dirt and cob webs, as well as outside condensation on the upstairs tower windows. First VRBO where coffee or tea was not included or available so byoc.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy T.

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

Annual North Shore Weekend

What a beautiful home to spend our annual weekend at the North Shore. It was so warm that we actually took a swim in Lake Superior!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

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

Perfect!

This has been our go to location for the past several years when we make our annual fall trip to the North Shore. We love the location, being right on the lake and it works perfectly for three couples that each have a bedroom and more importantly, their own bathroom. The "lookout" at the top of the home is my favorite spot to read, nap or just enjoy a cup of coffee with the view. Easy check in and check out adds to the ease of mind. We'll be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Fall getaway

Loved the home and the fact that the bedrooms were all on the main level. Had everything we needed. Very much enjoyed relaxing on the deck and listening to the surf. It was close to the golf course. The only possible negative is that the one bedroom had twin beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

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

Cozy Cabin in Amazing Location

This is the 2nd year my family has enjoyed this wonderful cabin. Before we even started our weekend the grandchildren were asking if we could do it again next year. The cabin is perfect for families, incredibly private, great views and as cozy as it could be. And…it looks like we will be booking again for next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G., Orono, Minnesota

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

Fall Family Trip

Gray Havens was the perfect cabin for our family Fall get-away. The views from every window bringing in the sunlight and the lake. The coziness of every room. The amazing property, the fire pit, the stairs down to the lake. The “treehouse room” (as the grandchildren called it) was the best place to be during morning sunrise. We will be back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad M.

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

Outstanding North Shore accommodations!

Three “senior” siblings and spouses thoroughly enjoyed this home for 5 nights after Labor Day! We all were able to enjoy the exquisite view from the turret loft as well as a couple of evenings of a cozy fire in the living room fireplace. It was very easy lake access and we were very happy to have garage space for the cars! The kitchen had everything we needed and the beds were comfortable for all. Sweet family memories were made!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

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

Relaxing family getaway

It’s a fantastic location if you want to hike, golf, and enjoying the Lutsen area. The house was great for the seven of us (6 adults and a 1 year old). We loved having a fire in the evenings, and the kitchen had everything we needed. We could get down to the water, but most of the water view was obstructed by trees (which we knew). There was a beautiful 3rd floor view of the water, but you had to make it up 2 levels on a narrow spiral staircase. Beautiful once you got up there!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Location

Being right on Lake Superior was wonderful. The sound of the waves lulled us to sleep each night and the third floor provided an awesome view and place to reflect each morning. The house is nicely appointed and well kept. Our rating would have been five stars across the board but our check in was a little rocky. We couldn't get into the house because the door handle was locked and required a physical key. The contact phone number listed was not the property manager's number so it took over an hour to reach the property manager. Once contacted, the property manager was helpful with getting us into the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kadee W., Orono

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

Fantastic stay

The home is beautiful! It is well kept, clean and the property is amazing. The owners were wonderful to work with and I will definitely consider staying in the future. I perfect North Shore location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

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

Perfect Spot

Love the location, love the beautiful home and of course, being right on the most gorgeous lake in the world. We had a wonderful stay, cooked all our meals at the house, went up and down the shore, hiking, sight seeing and fishing at near by lakes. This well appointed home will not disappoint. The only thing we did NOT do was have a fire in the fire ring due to dry weather, Hope the state gets some rain! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe P.

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

AMAZING

THE NORTH SHORE IS ONE OF OUR FAVORITE SPOTS FOR MANY REASONS...AND THIS PROPERTY HAD EVERY REASON FOR WHY WE LOVE THE NORTH SHORE. WE HAD 9 ADULTS AND 2 KIDS UNDER 3 YRS OLD. PLENTY OF ROOM. GREAT SHORE LINE, GREAT WILDLIFE, LOVED THE TURRET, AWESOME GREAT ROOM & MASTER BEDROOM WINDOWS AND VIEWS OF LAKE SUPERIOR, COMFORTABLE BEDS, PERFECT WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE, FELL IN LOVE WITH THE GRANDMA AND GRANDPA SWIVEL ROCKER RECLINERS!!, COOL EXPLORING AROUND THE PROPERTY. ONE RECOMMENDATION: WOULD HAVE LOVED TO HAVE SPENT TIME ON OBSERVATION DECK OFF THE DINING AREA...MIGHT BE WORTHWHILE TO HAVE DOOR/LOCK ISSUE RESOLVED TO ALLOW THAT WONDERFUL HOUSE FEATURE TO BE USED YEAR ROUND...AND MAYBE A GAS GRILL ON THE DECK. AND TO CAP IT OFF...AS WE WERE LOADING UP VEHICLES IN THE DRIVE WAY GETTING READY FOR OUR DEPARTURE A FULLY MATURE BALD EAGLE SOARED JUST OVER THE TREE TOPS RIGHT ABOVE US!! A LOVELY PARTING GIFT FROM GOD!! WE WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK!! THANK YOU GREY HAVEN!! THE PITTMANS WOODBURY, MN
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky N.

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

Best of both worlds! Skiing and Superior

Spacious and stunning home on Superior. The home easily accommodated our family and was well appointed with so many amenities. Check-in/check-out was a breeze. The views were outstanding! Easy access to skiing at Lutsen. Great experience all around, highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel P.

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

Beautiful home and great location

The home was beautiful, great views of the lake, had plenty of space and was well-furnished. We stayed for the weekend to ski Lutsen and it was very close to the mountain and not far from Grand Marais. We will plan to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M., Saint Paul, Minnesota

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

Winter Getaway

We recently had the pleasure of staying at Grey Havens for 7 days, and it was a wonderful experience. The location was perfect for skiing and winter hiking. It was easily accessible by car, and Lutsen Ski Resort was just a short a few minutes away. The cabin itself was cozy and spacious, with plenty of room for our group of seven. It was well-equipped with everything we needed during our stay, including a fully-stocked kitchen, great views, and a warm fireplace. The host, Lara, was very responsive and helpful, and made sure we had a comfortable stay. Overall, I highly recommend Grey Havens and would definitely stay there again in the future. The cozy and spacious home, combined with the convenient location and excellent host, made for a great winter getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

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

Another great stay

This was our second time staying at Grey Havens and it was just as wonderful this time around! We love the location for getting out and exploring the North Shore. Beautiful cabin and plenty of room for 2 families with kids. The crow's nest was a hit in the morning with the kids and adults alike!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

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

Love Grey Havens

We have stayed here many times, and will come back next year as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelli P.

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

Great Stay

Accommodated 6 adults perfectly. Great location! Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike M., Woodbury, MN USA

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

Another great visit

This was our second stay at this home. The location is excellent. Near Lutsen and a short drive to Grand Marais. The crows nest at the top of the house offers excellent views of the lake. The kitchen is great and has all of the utensils, pots, and pans you need. We love being able to park in a garage, especially in the winter. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

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

Northern getaway

We had an awesome time exploring the area. The house is in a great location and fit our party very well for 3 adult couples. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Great Family Place

We had a great time at this location. Very close to a variety of activities in Lutsen and Grand Maria’s. Great place to come back to at night and relax to the view and sounds of Lake Superior.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Your host

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We are city dwellers who have always loved the outdoors. When our children were young, we went camping and traveled all over the country. Once they were grown and we had four granddaughters, we decided a place where we could all be together and celebrate family events was important. We now split our time between Minneapolis and Lutsen, so we get to enjoy the best of both worlds.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the North Shore the very first time we visited. After years of renting other people’s homes, we decided we wanted our own piece of paradise. We purchased 1.5 acres right on Lake Superior in Lutsen and built our home. This year we added the adjacent 1.3 acre lot, so seclusion is assured!

We love the many faces of the Lake, from smooth as glass to the powerful winter storms. The surrounding forest is full of wonderful birch and spruce trees not to mention the abundant wildlife -- deer, chipmunks, eagles, owls, and the occasional bear or wolf.

What makes this property unique

We are avid hikers and have been all over the wonderful state parks that line Highway 61. Trips into Canada to Fort William and Thunder Bay or up into the Boundary Waters at Ely always are adventures of discovery.

As well as hiking, we love to eat! When not making gourmet meals in our own kitchen, we have found numerous, sometimes hidden, restaurants serving everything from venison to burgers to four star cuisine.

As amateur astronomers, we built our house with a turret. There is nothing more awe inspiring than looking at the Milky Way or finding the North Star or identifying constellations on a warm summer night. Or bundling up and watching the shimmering Northern Lights on a fall or winter evening.

There simply is no better place to relax and enjoy Nature in all her glory than our retreat on the North Shore.

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