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Outdoor dining
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Grand Marais, MN
  • Grand Marais Art Colony
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Pincushion Mountain
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Gunflint Hills Golf Course
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Grand Marais, MN (GRM-Cook County)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Croftville Road Cottages #3. On the Shore of Lake Superior. Cozy and Romantic.

Located 80 feet from Lake Superior’s beach, Cottage #3 provides the gentle sound of breaking waves hitting the shore. There is a spectacular open vista of Superior through the aspen, balsam fir, and birch. Only walking paths, natural vegetation, and rocks separate you from the water. A stairway provides easy access to the 540ft of rocky beach. In front of Cottage #3 is a fire circle with comfortable seating and a charcoal grill. The front bedroom features a queen bed, a romantic gas stove, and a lakeside patio door. The living room has a decorative gas stove and a picture window looking out upon the lake. It is furnished with a plush futon, 2 wingback chairs, a smart TV with access to the internet (no broadcast TV), a DVD player, and a dinette set. The rear of the cottage has a fully equipped kitchen, a bathroom with a shower, and a bedroom with a full-size bed. This four-season cottage is open all year, decorated with a loons and ducks theme, and has wireless internet access. An artesian well provides excellent water for drinking. Cottage #3 sleeps up to 6 people (2 on the futon) with all linens provided.

Rates and Policies:
• Longer stays are better for us as hosts. Many hosts simply require 3 night minimum stays. However, we choose to accept 1 or 2 night short stays but charge more for short stays.
• There is a 20% discount for 7 or more night stays. This discounted rate is included in your original quote when you request a 7 or more night stay.
• We have a 2 night minimum stay on weekends and a 3 night minimum stay on holidays and special events.
• We have no cleaning fee. Our cleaning costs are figured into our nightly rates. We do charge for extra guests.
• We are required to collect 12.375% in state and local sales taxes. Vrbo collects and pays 8.375% of that total. The remaining 4% Vrbo collects for us and we pay to the county. All of these show up as lodging taxes on your quote/bill.
• As hosts, we pay a 5% commission to Vrbo. This has been included in our pricing and will not show up on your quote/bill.

Cottage #3 is one of 8 vacation rentals at Croftville Road Cottages. There are 3 cottages plus the inn with 5 vacation suites, an office, and owners quarters. Croftville Road Cottages is owned and operated by Teresa and Mike Chmelik who live on-site. The inviting and romantic cottages and suites are impeccably clean and meticulously maintained. Croftville Road Cottages offers an experience reminiscent of days past when small mom and pop resorts were found all along the North Shore. However, the cozy cottages and luxurious inn suites are among the finest vacation rentals along Lake Superior. Croftville Road Cottages is conveniently located just 3 miles from downtown Grand Marais on the lakeside of scenic Croftville Road known by locals as the "walking road".

Come relax by a fire. Hike along the beach. Enjoy the ever-changing sights and sounds of the lake. Please contact Teresa and Mike with any questions you might have. They look forward to your stay winter, spring, summer, or fall at Croftville Road Cottages.

Property manager

Teresa and Mike Chmelik
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Parking available
Lake view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Automatic 20% discount for 7 or more night stays.
Automatic 20% discount for 7 or more night stays. Ask for our 10% discount for 3 to 6 night stays in your reservation request.

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 are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Croftville

Located in Croftville, this cottage is on a lake. Cook County Public Tennis Courts and Grand Marais Golf 'n' Stuff 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. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Grand Marais, MN

What's nearby

  • Grand Marais Art Colony - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Cook County Public Tennis Courts - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Cook County Court House - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Pincushion Mountain - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Gunflint Hills Golf Course - 11 min drive - 10.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Voyageur Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Birch Terrace Supper Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Java Moose - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Angry Trout Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gun Flint Tavern - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Croftville Road Cottages #3. On the Shore of Lake Superior. Cozy and Romantic. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Croftville Road Cottages #3. On the Shore of Lake Superior. Cozy and Romantic.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Croftville Road Cottages #3. On the Shore of Lake Superior. Cozy and Romantic.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Croftville Road Cottages #3. On the Shore of Lake Superior. Cozy and Romantic. located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is steps away from Superior National Forest and Lake Superior. Devil Track River and Devils Track Falls State Wayside are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

miranda l.

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

Wonderful

Great cabin, great location, perfect for a getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah T.

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

Winter Getaway

I totally enjoyed my winter getaway. Loved seeing the sunrise come into the bedroom. The location was great, within close proximity to everything I needed. I loved the snow and found a great trail for snowshoe hiking up off Gunflint Trail. The cottage was perfect. Loved the gas stove heaters. The bed was comfortable and the bath towels were very soft. Accommodations were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

kim p.

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

Winter wonderland by lake superior

Updated and lovely cottage that is well equipped. The owners put thought into the decor and the items provided on the kitchen and bathroom. Great views of Lake Superior and winte hiking. We are looking forward to our next visit
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenn T.

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

Lovely quaint cottage

Not a bad word to describe our experience. We had a party of two and we love the North Shore of Lake Superior. It was easy breezy to reserve, checkin, check out, etc. Cottage #3 had everything and more in every room. Framed notes throughout included directions or answers to every question about how the place operates (like gas fire place, what light switches do what, where the recycling goes, where to hang lawn furniture cushions, etc). Every detail was well thought out and the owners clearly know what they are doing to create pleasurable stays. There is an up-north, mid-west, lake life vibe throughout. We enjoyed bon fires right on the lake shore, star gazing, rock hopping, and exploring the outside property. We could have comfortably invited 4 more guests, as it’s plenty spacious. We will book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jen K., Saint Paul, MN

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

Perfect post-BWCA resting spot

Super cozy beds were wonderful after several nights in a tent. We hope to return for a longer stay next time!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

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

Cross country skiing overnight

Cabin was perfect for four. Cozy to sit by the fire and watch the waves after skiing all day.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda L.

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

Quick but incredible

My friend and I celebrated 11 years of my kidney donation to him with a trip along the north shore. We only stayed for one night, but would book it again for several nights! Everything was so clean, neat, & comfortable. Sleeping with the windows open I enjoyed falling asleep to the crashing waves, while my friend slept in the back bedroom to peace and quiet. The place is a hidden gem and would go back again and again!! It was everything I had hoped for and more!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shawn K.

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

Our stay up north.

The property was all that we expected. We had a wonderful time there. We would love to go back there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pat J.

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

Time to Get-Away

Property was just as pictured and advertised, perfect for my elderly mother and me to use as our home base for enjoying Grand Marais and the Gunflint Trail. We relaxed, read, played cards, marveled at Lake Superior, and didn’t even miss the fact there as no broadcast or cable TV!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peggy J.

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

Croftville

We have been here before. It's a lovely place with great views of the lake. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle W.

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

Great getaway

Loved this little cabin on the lake. Clean and cosy with every detail thought of. Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

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

Great location on the lake

Stayed a few days with spouse and kids. Nice location on the lake and quiet place to relax with family. Very clean, would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Peaceful

We enjoyed our stay. The cabins are very clean and appointed nicely, in a very peaceful setting on Croftville Road right on the lake. We enjoyed several hikes and snowshoeing on area trails.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

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

Magical

I rented over Christmas for a winter getaway. The location, the property, and the accommodations were all magnificent! The cozy cottage was clean, with a decent sized kitchen and a good bathroom. The gas stoves were wonderful for the winter experience. I especially loved you could go straight out the back patio and there were little trails to get you to the lake. The views of the lake and night stars were stunning. The host thought of every detail, including a pet basket with goodies to welcome my dog!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marcia W.

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

First week of September visit.

First week of September visit. We had a wonderful stay beautiful weather and a beautiful beautiful cabin to stay in. Enjoyed it very much. Will stay again at the same place.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Donald J.

Cozy and Clean!

Beautiful property and dog friendly! Stayed only one night for a short work trip with my four legged companion but will be back to stay longer! Very clean cabins with updated and modern interiors. Keep up the great work!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

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

Wonderful!

The cabin was cozy and simple. It was nicely decorated--I loved the quilts on the beds. They thought of everything, and had a nice fireplace available outside. So close to Lake Superior. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie M.

Great stay.

Very cute and cozy. Clean and comfortable. Loved the fire ring and all the chairs outside. It was perfect. The only thing they could use is a few coffee mugs. Cups were too small. Also it would be nice to have a muffin tin. The staff was great. We can't wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Jess R.

Great place!

Very friendly, clean, and in a great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D.

Great getaway

Most relaxing mini vacation I've ever had. My husband and I wanted to do some exploring of the area and I found this perfect little gem to book for the weekend. My son and daughter in law were able to join us, the cabin is clean and well kept, location to town is perfect, quiet, peaceful and everything you need for to relax and enjoy the great north shore. We will definitely be going back

10/10 Excellent

Moss R.

Loved it.

Perfect Grand Marais visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Fabulous mini vacation!!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Wish it could have been longer. It's a great location with awesome views of the lake. Cottage was cozy, comfortable and had everything we needed. Great water pressure in the shower!! Would highly recommend these cottages to everyone looking for that true North Shore experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

About the host

Hosted by Teresa and Mike Chmelik

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Teresa and Mike Chmelik are the owners and operators of Croftville Road Cottages. They live in the owners quarters of their inn. In an era when most mom and pop resorts along Lake Superior are being closed, Teresa and Mike have built Croftville Road Cottages from a former resort property that had been unoccupied for 10 years. At the same time they have raised their children along Lake Superior in a small town setting and kept outside employment to support themselves while building their business. 2018 marks the first year that Croftville Road Cottages has finally fully supported them. They have done as much of the renovations, repairs, and construction as they can themselves. When that has not sufficed, Teresa and Mike have relied on the help of family, friends, and skilled local craftsmen.

Why they chose this property

Teresa and Mike long dreamed of having a resort on Lake Superior. Grand Marais had always been a special place for them. For Teresa, her parents had met as students at the Grand Marais Art Colony in the early 1950's. For Mike, Grand Marais had always been the gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. The Chmeliks with the help of their good friends purchased their dream property in July 2003. It was a former resort property unoccupied for 10 years. That summer and fall was spent making the house habitable while living in a borrowed camper trailer until Halloween. The next 3 years were used to clean up the property and extensively renovate the cottages. Croftville Road Cottages opened for business in 2007. In 2011 the Chmeliks decided to reconstruct the house into the main inn for the resort providing living quarters, an office, and 5 vacation suites. In June they bought a travel trailer to live in and serve as an office during the expansion. With a variance granted, the Chmeliks secured financing in June 2013 after the deconstruction and demolition of the old house had already begun. Construction for the inn began in August. The Chmeliks moved into the partially completed inn in October 2016. The first 2 vacation suites in the inn opened in June 2017 and remaining 3 in July 2018.

What makes this property unique

We offer an experience reminiscent of days past when small mom and pop resorts were found all along the North Shore. However, our cozy cottages and luxurious suites are among the finest vacation rentals along Lake Superior. The inviting and romantic cottages and suites are impeccably clean and meticulously maintained. Nestled on 540ft of rocky shoreline, we are conveniently located just 3 miles from downtown Grand Marais on the lakeside of scenic Croftville Road known as the "walking road".

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