10/10 Excellent
Andy S., Northfield
6 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and clean property.
Andy S.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Condo
The Inn at Croftville Road Cottages #5. On the Shore of Lake Superior.
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Grand Marais, MN
- Grand Marais Art Colony6 min drive
- Pincushion Mountain9 min drive
- Gunflint Hills Golf Course11 min drive
- Grand Marais, MN (GRM-Cook County)21 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
The Inn at Croftville Road Cottages #5. On the Shore of Lake Superior.
Located only 40 feet from Lake Superior s beach is the Inn at Croftville Road Cottages. This unique and newly crafted building with tall multiple gabled peaks houses 5 vacation suites all with private exterior entrances. The Inn at Croftville Road Cottages #5 provides the gentle sound of breaking waves hitting the shore and spectacular views of Superior. It is designed with romance in mind. This 2-story, 1-bedroom vacation suite has a main level living room and well-equipped full-size kitchen and an upstairs bedroom and bathroom. One enters this suite from a covered porch on the Grand Portage side of the inn. The living room features a romantic wood fireplace with a large raised hearth and firewood, a smart TV and DVD player mounted above the mantle, a dinette set in a bay window looking out to Superior, a radio/CD player, and a futon. The upstairs bedroom has a plush queen bed, a decorative gas stove, and a spa tub for 2 in the bay window looking out to Superior. The luxurious bathroom has access from the stairs landing without entering the bedroom. This four-season inn suite is open all year and has wireless internet access. An artesian well provides excellent water for drinking. The Inn at Croftville Road Cottages #5 sleeps up to 4 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.
Inn Suite #5 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 suites and cottages 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 luxurious inn suites and cozy cottages 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.
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.
Inn Suite #5 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 suites and cottages 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 luxurious inn suites and cozy cottages 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
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
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About the area
Croftville
Croftville is home to this condo. 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.
Grand Marais, MN
What's nearby
- Grand Marais Art Colony - 6 min drive - 5.2 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 - 10.5 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
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Reviews
10
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10/10
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10/10
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Noel H.
11 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Place
Noel H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
melanie
13 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
melanie
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brian J.
19 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant summer getaway
Brian J.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sarah D.
7 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place on North Shore
Sarah D.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Judy H.
23 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Splendid Stay!
Judy H.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Craig K.
7 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Craig K.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Barb G.
21 April 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottages at Croftville
Barb G.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Stacey B.
8 March 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful inn on Lake superior!
Stacey B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Anna K.
1 January 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING!!!
Anna K.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Nick H.
20 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Nick H.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
8/10 Good
Laura V.
14 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and clean
Laura V.
10/10 Excellent
Robin King C., Minneapolis, MN, USA
9 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Happy Place
Robin King C.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
1 January 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location. Great accommodations. Perfumed laundry detergent and fabric softener.
Verified traveller
10/10 Excellent
Sherri O.
4 November 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mini moon
Sherri O.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
Laurie T.
8 September 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Laurie T.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Barb G.
1 September 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick get away
Barb G.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Joyce M.
10 August 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely!
Joyce M.
10/10 Excellent
Jesse M.
22 October 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Waves , Waves, Waves
Jesse M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Kris M., Eden Prairie, MN
5 April 2019
Fantastic spot!
Kris M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Mathew W.
4 March 2019
Great Weekend Getaway
Mathew W.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
10/10 Excellent
Dianna D.
10 February 2019
Beautiful, fantastic property and view, only one flaw
Dianna D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
10/10 Excellent
Douglas S.
5 February 2019
Awesome weekend getaway
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About the host
Hosted by Teresa and Mike Chmelik
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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