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The Trail's Edge / "Captain's Quarters" Is A Gorgeous Retreat, In Any Season.

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Trail's Edge / "Captain's Quarters" Is A Gorgeous Retreat, In Any Season.

The house known as the 'Captain's Quarters' sits at the forest's edge, set back from the road and tucked into a very private estate. A four year build, (completed in 2008), it is filled with modern luxuries such as a gourmet kitchen, beautiful bluestone gas fireplace, radiant heated floors, a spa bath, air conditioning and wifi internet. Though the amenities are modern, the 'feel' of the home is steeped in an old world charm and beauty. Built with a love for the art, nothing was overlooked. From the heavy Douglas fir timbers, to the ornate cast iron radiators, much was borrowed from days gone by and re purposed here. Details in brass, marble, red wood, granite, copper, maple, limestone, and stained glass are to be found throughout.
This home was designed with friends and family in mind, and so is very social and entertains beautifully. It is truly a pleasure to experience!
The house is surrounded by gorgeous natural landscapes. White pines tower above mossy cliffs and rocky outcroppings. Wild life big and small weave through the trees. Sweeping cedars huddle and lean into each other. Colorful maples surround it all, both glowing over, and shading the acreage. There's even a pretty forest pond for the frogs and ducks, and ice skating come winter, that sits below a cozy 'lighthouse' on the bluff. And now we have a large pond nestled between the cliffs and the house with a beautiful pavilion to sit and enjoy the ducks and dragonfly's go by. Not to mention all the birds coming and going. (five bird feeders)
The property adjoins hundreds of acres of diverse designated 'green spaces' that are woven with miles of walking and cross country ski trails. And if you like e-bikes, we have those available too. And Hartley Recreational area but a short peddle away.
This house is located in the perfect part of Duluth. While being only minutes away from Lake Superior and Downtown one way, and the malls and airport the other, there is still an absolutely enchanting feel to it all.
(There was a video made which we used here for you to 'get a feel for the place'. Click the video tab to view.)

Property manager

Douglas McCorison

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Toaster
  • Coffee grinder
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • Next to a golf course
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Bicycle on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1800 sq ft (167 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Luxurious 'captain's Quarters' Is Gorgeous Retreat Any Season
Luxurious 'captain's Quarters' Is Gorgeous Retreat Any Season

About the neighborhood

Map
Duluth, MN

What's nearby

  • University of Minnesota Duluth - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • College of St. Scholastica - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • AMSOIL Arena - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Miller Hill Mall - 9 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Superior Dining Center - UMD - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Trail's Edge / "Captain's Quarters" Is A Gorgeous Retreat, In Any Season. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at The Trail's Edge / "Captain's Quarters" Is A Gorgeous Retreat, In Any Season. ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Trail's Edge / "Captain's Quarters" Is A Gorgeous Retreat, In Any Season. located?

Located next to a golf course, this Kenwood cottage offers ski-in/ski-out access within 3 mi (5 km) of Hartley Park and Nature Center, Snowflake Nordic Ski Center, and Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium. University of Minnesota Duluth and Chester Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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The Trail's Edge / "Captain's Quarters" Is A Gorgeous Retreat, In Any Season. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 175 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
The house and property are beautiful! This coupled with being so close to so many locations makes it a perfect spot for your stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Pictures didn't do it justice. Doug is amazing. We made amazing family memories. Had fun exploring the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our grandson's graduation
Perfect in every respect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Gathering
We enjoyed our stay and the house and property were beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical
Wonderful time enjoying the tranquility, beauty, and trails of this wonderful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our favorite place
Doug’s house is the best spot for a weekend away with friends and family. The architecture of the house is beautiful with a great little backyard. It’s our home away from home and the best house in Duluth!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extended family weekend get away
This property is absolutely beautiful. It is designed to fit into its surrounding and display the beauty of the Northwoods. The craftsmanship of the builder/owner is amazing and a true delight to explore. Peaceful stay and would stay again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter wonderland
A lovely house in lovely woods with great snowshoe trails and great restaurants nearby in Duluth. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Captains Quarters -Beyond our Expectations
Our family booked this house to celebrate my retirement. This place exceeded our expectations! The home was spacious enough for us (5 adults and 2 kids). Comfortable beds and the kitchen was very well appointed with quality appliances and dishes. We enjoyed the outdoor deck, fire pit area, and pavilion. The wildlife was quite interesting; deer, fox, bears, bobcat, ducks with ducklings, squirrels, and birds. Doug was there if we needed anything and we appreciated the opportunity to make this our home for the week!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding weekend
Stunning one of a kind property. Stayed here with family for my sons Duluth wedding. It was the perfect home away from home. Spotless and very well stocked with everything you might need. Doug was a gracious host and always responded quickly to any of our questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birding in Deluth
We came to Duluth to go winter birding. Doug who owns Captain’s Quarters couldn’t have been more welcoming and kind. His home is beautifully constructed out of wood, spotless and very comfortable. It was a great location to get out and explore the area birding and still have restaurants etc nearby to relax in the evenings. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing New Years Holiday
Six of us had a great time reconnecting at Doug's retreat. All the amenities needed for gourmet meals, trails through the woods for exploring, comfortable spaces for cocktail hour. It's the whole package!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carmen O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful getaway for family of all ages!
With family living in three different states, we took a trip up to Duluth for some quality time. Doug’s cabin was the perfect spot for this! We really loved how close we were to nature and got to see all sorts of wildlife, yet it was still a quick drive to the other exciting parts of the city. The cabin was well stocked, very clean, and just as advertised on the listing. Would absolutely recommend to other families or friend groups looking for a great Midwest getaway, I hope to make a return visit someday!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rashelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
"Captian's Headquarters" is the perfect name for the beautiful propperty!
We enjoyed everything about our wonderful trip! Doug was a great host! He helped us and gave us info on everything that we needed!! He even made sure that the driveway and around the area was clean even after the 17 inches of snow! Beautiful home and alot of extras!!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N., Iowa Falls

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Perfect Getaway
Doug's home was absolutely marvelous! This was a family getaway for a long weekend, to celebrate our parent's 60th birthdays and 40th wedding anniversary. The 3 bedrooms and one murphy bed was perfect for our family of 8 (7 adults, 1 infant). My husband and I are already talking about coming back with friends to explore Duluth's breweries and bike trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property
Clean home well stocked with essentials. Great location close to town Very private with very nice gazebo and your own pond. Owner is on site but in his own home. Only big issue is lack of water pressure. Hard to get shampoo out of hair with a trickle of water pressure.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
75th birthday surprise
This was a beautiful place to celebrate my husband’s birthday with his family from 3 states. The location is quiet and relaxing and our dogs had a great time chasing the very savvy chipmunks. The girls enjoyed walking the trails. The house is beautiful and well appointed. Doug is a wonderful host and loves sharing his property with people. His dog Emmet is great too. Thank you Doug for a memorable weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A relaxing time in nature
We spent 3 nights at the gorgeous Captain's Quarters with my spouse, 2 kids and my parents for a total of 6. The photos do not do the home or property justice with the extra amenities on the property including a pond, covered pavilion deck and on property marked hiking trails. The location is very convenient to get to either Canal Park or head north towards the north shore. Kitchen is well stocked with high quality appliances and dishes. All bedrooms have wonderful views of the property. There was plenty of wildlife to entertain everybody and the owner was friendly, helpful and available for any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding!!!
Finally found the perfect VRBO vacation escape! What a true pleasure to stay in this fine home in the woods. The best of everything, enclosed in the finest craftsmanship and wood working I’ve seen and surrounded by nature, water, boulders and woods. The host was a pleasure to meet and gave us great info so we could make the best use of our precious getaway time. We stretched our budget to stay here because the photos were so inviting. When we arrived, we knew we had chosen wisely. Rarely is a place better than expected, and this special place was. Doug, thanks for making your fantastic oasis available for us to enjoy too! ❤️❤️
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Attention to every detail
Wow! Myself, my husband, my mother and my daughter stayed at the Captain’s Quarters for three nights and did not want to leave. You can tell this property was and continues to be a labor of love for Douglas. Much attention has gone into every detail of this property; during our time there we kept asking each other if we had noticed this or that detail. Douglas is wonderful and a wealth of information. I hope you get the chance to meet his dog Emmett, he loves people and is a good boy. Douglas, we look forward to staying at your property again and are excited to see your latest project once it is completed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Becca B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Unique experience
Some details and amenities were amazing. Nice functional and well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, extra supplies such as pillows, sheets and towels. Some details were surprising. Communication from the owner wasn't what I would have expected. Check in was somewhat unpleasant and we had to change our plans to accommodate the owners demands to get paperwork signed when he wanted. Privacy wasn't abundant. With no curtains and the owner walking by and around at least twice daily it felt fairly exposed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth E.

Lovely "cabin" in the woods
Our group of 6 women stayed here for 3 nights and thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful accommodations! We especially loved the heated flooring, the ease of using the fireplace and the thorough "orientation" to the property by the owner, Doug. The house is beautifully appointed and has everything you need for your home away from home: an extremely well-stocked kitchen, towels and linens, laundry and even games! Overall we would recommend this property without reservation; however a few small details are worth noting. The beds are quite comfortable, but small. Probably full size. We knew we were not going to be sharing beds before we arrived, so we brought along our own blow-up air mattresses. I just don't see 2 people, other than kids, being comfortable sleeping together. When coming in the front door, you are immediately in the kitchen with no mudroom or place to remove your boots, just a minor inconvenience but really, wet socks are the worst! Doug is a gracious host and his property is beautiful. Overall we agreed it was a 9.5 out of 10!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2017

10/10 Excellent

Theresa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home and property
Charming house with great kitchen and spacious yet cozy. Kids enjoyed playing in the yard and watching the deer, birds and squirrels. Close enough to everything yet private.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorene P.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to celebrate a 90th birthday
We had a great celebration. My father-in-law wanted to stay there due to the craftsmanship of the home. It did not disappoint. You can tell a great deal of love and skill went into the build. We loved the hiking trail out by the gazebo and the ducks in the pond. Location is close to things to do in Duluth but never felt like it. It felt secluded in the woods. Our host, Doug, was also very kind and interesting to chat with.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024