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Twin Cedars Lutsen, A Pet Friendly Aframe On Lake Superior, 3 miles To Ski Hill.

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Pulling into the circle driveway.
Our sign that marks the entrance.
You'll have to come and hear our story.
Home sweet home...could be yours for awhile too.
Frank, our 'Welcome Bear'
The family room for cozy fires and movie night.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Twin Cedars Lutsen, A Pet Friendly Aframe On Lake Superior, 3 miles To Ski Hill.

Bedrooms.

The Master Bedroom has a king size bed, windows all around, 2 night stands, double dresser, large closet and tons of space.

Bedroom 2 has a full size bed, bedside table, large closet and small dresser.

Other sleeping accommodations:
1 Queen sized Air Bed that you choose the spot for.

Bathrooms.
Both are full baths one with walk in shower and one with full tub and shower. Both with lots of shelves for unpacking and getting settled in.
Kitchen is stocked with everything you need to feed large groups, we have a crock pot, griddle/grill, calphalon pots and pans, pizza wheel, mixers, blenders, all the appropriate utensils plus MORE...
Refrigerator/freezer
Stove top range and oven.
Microwave
Coffee maker
Toaster oven
Array of spices and cook books.
Please feel free to share your favorite "Cabin-ing" recipe.
The A-Frame boasts floor to ceiling windows with exceptional views making it a beautiful dining area with a convenient pass through window from the kitchen that can double as a breakfast bar
Amenities:
All linens provided 😊
Hair Dryer
32' flat screen in Family room.
Movie collection.
Book Collection.
Games, Puzzles and puzzle table.
Binoculars, viewing scope, and books on local plants, trees and wildlife.
Small stereo w Am/Fm,Cd, cassette :) USB ports you can plug in your own set lists.
"Retro record player" w a samll record collection.
Outside
Two Tiered Deck with comfortable lawn furniture and a propane grill.
Out the back door leading you through our yard is an easy loop foot path.
Your first stop would be our fire pit with Adirondack chairs and picnic table. There is a Nice grassy lawn area for yard games such as ladder ball and bocce.
On the east side of the property you can enjoy a secluded area in the pines to watch the waves crash on the rocks in the cove.
From there you can walk across a small foot bridge to a hammock in a tree or a seating area on the lake, then up a short climb to enjoy the a birds eye view from our comfy glider.
Leading back to the house you cross over another small bridge situated next to our charming 8ft seasonal waterfall.

Property manager

Becky
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
All ages are allowed.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
100 Pet Fee. Plz keep pets off furniture Thank you
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
A pet contract will be sent for you to sign prior to your stay.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

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Lutsen, MN

What's nearby

  • Cascade River State Park - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Superior National Golf Course - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • North Shore Winery - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Caribou Lake - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Lutsen Mountains - 11 min drive - 7.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Moguls Grille & Tap Room - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fika Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Papa Charlie's Saloon & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lutsen Scandinavian Lakeside Dining Room - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Moguls Ice Bar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Twin Cedars Lutsen, A Pet Friendly Aframe On Lake Superior, 3 miles To Ski Hill. pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Twin Cedars Lutsen, A Pet Friendly Aframe On Lake Superior, 3 miles To Ski Hill.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Twin Cedars Lutsen, A Pet Friendly Aframe On Lake Superior, 3 miles To Ski Hill.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Twin Cedars Lutsen, A Pet Friendly Aframe On Lake Superior, 3 miles To Ski Hill. located?

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

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

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

Best Lutsen Stay Yet!

Two Cedars is the perfect fit for our family (two adults, three teens, a big dog)! The location, the landscape, the house . . . We were all so impressed, the owners truly thought of everything. And their cleaning staff is stellar, the house was spotless. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marian S.

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

Cozy place in the woods

This cabin is a cozy place in the woods. The owners have put their heart into assuring a nice stay. Very accommodating to pet owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

anthony n.

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

the best

we have stayed at Twin Cedars for the past 5 years. We have always had the best experiences to share. Twin Cedars has always been exceptionally clean and well kept, Becky and Jim have been easy to communicate with and extremely accommodating. The location is excellent for access to Lutsen (I prefer to ski, my wife and Rex lodge it). Happy lodgers. We will return often.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tina T.

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

Great Location, Updates Needed

Beautiful grounds. Cozy cabin. Convenient location to general store, Grand Marais, hiking spots. The red fireplace shown in ad photos cannot be used by guests. Lighting throughout cabin is dim. Sofa is so deep that it swallows a person whole. Dining area and furniture quite nice, comfortable. No sand or salt provided for icy drive/entrance area. New gas fireplace lovely, but instructions to turn it on not updated in welcome book. Could be cleaner, some areas dusty/dirty, like top of fridge. Fold-out chair in loft needs replacing, we moved the mattress to the floor.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas N.

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

Great Accommodations

This is such a great property! Beautiful lake Superior access and views. A frame has perfect space and ambience. Hosts were spectacular and we look forward to staying again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz V.

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

Lovely as Always

We've been staying here for years. We love the shoreline and grounds and the cozy cabin. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darcy P.

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

Wonderful property and great hosts

This home is located on a spacious lot close to Lake Superior. We loved the privacy, the well stocked home, proximity to hiking trails, Lutsen and Grand Marais. Becky was great with communication. We would highly recommend staying here and plan to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Amazing cabin stay

We had an amazing week stay at this cabin. It was incredibly charming and comfortable, had everything we needed, allowed us to bring our dog, and included such a fun rocky Lake Superior beach to explore and watch the crashing waves. Also loved how close we were to parks, trails and Grand Marais. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

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

Charming cabin getaway!

We were looking for a quiet, relaxing getaway, and this charming cabin did not disappoint! We enjoyed sitting on the deck in the morning, sipping coffee while looking out at Lake Superior. We also appreciated how welcoming the property is for dogs. There was even a special water bowl and treats on hand! The location is ideal. It’s close to plenty of hiking trails and Grand Marais. The owners were responsive and made sure we were comfy. I highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann K.

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

Pres Day Weekend Ski Trip

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Spectacular View

Wonderfully relaxing stay on a beautifully, well kept property! Owners were easy to work with and responsive to any questions. The only draw back I have is that now others will want to stay making it more difficult for me to book in the future 😀.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

gabe F.

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

Stay on lake superior

This place is amazing! I can't emphasis enough how unique and beatiful the outdoor space is at this property. We were here in late June. There's been a fair ammount of rain lately, and the creek/waterfall that runs thourgh the yard was in full swing. I did cold plunges in lake superior every morning. We hit the alpine slide at lutsen, and did a few hikes in the area. What a great trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Breanne B.

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

Beautiful property!

Everything was wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy N.

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

Return Guest

Perfectly located, clean, comfortable, everything you need, AND they allow dogs!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann T.

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

Relaxing Get Away

Wonderful cabin to hunker down on a very cold winter weekend. Very relaxing. Great communication with the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay C.

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

Colors galore

Our stay at this property was awesome. It’s in a perfect location for exploring the area and seeing lots of fall colors. The house is quite comfortable, with plenty of space for the three of us. The kitchen is very well stocked with necessities and there are tons of games, puzzles, movies and books to enjoy when you’re not out exploring.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina P.

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

Fall colors

Great property and location. Wonderful lake views and wave action!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre J.

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

Friendly and Welcoming

Twin Cedars One is a Spruce exceeded our expectations. I have to say - it's rare to find a place that is dog friendly. But, to be "dog welcoming" was beyond what we hoped for. The property is beautiful. The Lake access is amazing. The accommodations - very comfortable. We enjoyed our stay and would be delighted to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan O.

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

Gorgeous shoreline and natural gardens

This property has it all. Beautiful Lake Superior shoreline with lots of ways to enjoy it (fire ring, picnic area, strategically placed seating and hammock), little trails, natural landscape, profuse wildflowers, wrap around deck with birdfeeders, tasteful interior with great room and separate livingroom/TV area. Master bedroom very comfortable. It is set back from the road and feels very private. We loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle S.

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

40th Anniversary

This was our second five night stay with Twin Cedars. Our time there was hassle-free, lived up to its billing, and we had a fantastic time with a few family members joining us for part of our days there. It is just such a beautiful cabin on lovely property. We had chunks of days there and many trips to a variety of adventures.This is a place for happy memories.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica K., Eagan, MN

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

Perfect Getaway

Such a great place to stay. The A-frame is so roomy and comfortable with lots of space for everyone and the property is amazing. The trails throughout the property are so fun to explore and the views of Lake Superior are just beautiful. There is a great spot to have campfires with views of the lake and moon rising over the water. The birdfeeders bring an abundance of birds that are so fun to watching while sitting on the deck. Just a great place to spend time on the shore.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

jackie d.

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

Amazing cabin

This property is a perfect getaway. This was our second time staying here. The location is very convenient. The cabin has everything we needed. Its absolutely beautiful! We cant wait to visit again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

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

Great size A Frame!

We really enjoyed our stay at this great A frame house/cabin. Just enough space for everyone to sleep and be comfortable as well and together to enjoy each other. Also enough space and locations in the cabin where those teens and seek refuge and be alone when needed. Great bonfire area right next to the lake; as well as exploring on the large Superior rocks! Which were so much fun for the kids and dog. Really loved that the bed linens and bathroom towels were included, well stocked kitchen for baking brownies and cooking. Loved the kitchen dining area with the full wall seating. You know everyone always wants to be in the kitchen and this was a great space for that with family and kids playing games and others who wanted to be there and watch but not play! Living room area was fantastic as well on those nights where the mosquitoes just wounds allow a fire to gather and watch movies! Great back deck for those mornings with coffee the dog and watching the birds and listening to the water. Close to all the great Mnt Biking locations; as well as Grand Marias! Definitely would come back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry K.

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

Memorial Day Weekend

Everything about the property was top notch. The location was great, just down the road from Lutsen with easy access to the resort and all the other North Shore amenities. The house itself had great spaces for family activities - kitchen area, family room with open space and a great selection of board games and movies, the deck with grill and the rocky beach with the camp fire pit. Had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Becky

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Both Jim and I grew up in the Chicago area and live in the City now.
My husband Jim has been traveling to the North Shore since he was boy and has great memories of his family vacations there.
My first trip to the North Shore was just after we were married 15 years ago. I fell in love with area immediately and never wanted our vacations to come to an end.

Why they chose this property

We have been looking for the perfect house and piece of property ever since our first trip up together. Finally our dream came true this past year.
Growing up in, and living in Chicago now, we love the fact, that when at Twin Cedars we can't see our neighbors. That was very important to us.
We try to get to Twin Cedars every chance we get but in the mean time want to share this beautiful piece of the North Shore with you.

What makes this property unique

I remember vividly my first glimpse of Lake Superior right from the driveway. As I walked down the gentle sloping path into the yard for the first time, I saw a cute little footbridge crossing over a seasonal creek. Not only did I have a beautiful, walkable, ledge rock shore stretching out in front of me but a babbling brook as well.
As I strolled up the small creek bed lined with stones and wild roses I realized we had a small Springtime waterfall located just off the deck. This is one of my husbands favorite things to enjoy while grilling.
Inside the house is all 'Knotty pine' that gives you that true 'Up North' feeling.
This is a 1960's custom built house with lots of fun interesting features. With the updated track lighting you can either do some fine needle work and reading or have a cozy family movie night.
Both the Family room and A-Frame have fantastic views of the lake. Just off the A-Fame are a few bird feeders rigged to attract a variety of species and with windows all around being from floor to ceiling the bird watching can be exceptional. It sometimes feels like you are in your own tree house.
The Family room has a huge picture window that looks out over the deck and Lake Superior. You can see all the way to the Horizon here.

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests