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The Horizon- Award Winning- Sauna Available for a fee

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Interior
Lake
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Aerial view

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet friendly

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 Horizon- Award Winning- Sauna Available for a fee

Welcome to the Horizon! This home was featured in Mn Monthly, Arch Magazine, Midwest Home, among others, and has won awards around the globe. Other than her sister properties the
skyHouse, and the smaller Aurora, there is nothing like this anywhere on Earth. These are unique, and are a limited design intended to inspire, not just provide a roof over your head. Enjoy the unique beauty of Grand Marais and the harbor from the panoramic window views of this beautiful home. Designed by celebrated Minnesota architect David Salmela to capture all the needs and dreams of a visitor to Grand Marias. Come enjoy this cool cabin in America's "Coolest Small Town". By design, the Sky House provides for all the needs of a vacationing party of up to 6 people in a 1264 Sq. Ft. home but 4 people are ideal. In addition, the Horizon provides an inspiring modern space that allows for privacy among those sharing the lodging, and also provides a breathtaking great room area on the top floor with fantastic views of the Grand Marais harbor, the neighborhood, and the town. Everything is in short walking distance from our little micro community in the heart of Grand Marais. Every restaurant, bar, coffee shop, gallery and Grand Marais' famous beach are all within a very short stroll from your private residence. The home is designed in modern Nordic fashion based on the original Stabur design- a work building commonly seen in Northern Europe. This design culminates a timeline of Scandinavian and Nordic design that the owners began on the property next door that also honored northern work buildings in the roots of their designs. There is off street parking under a sod roofed carport. There is also an electric car charging station in the car port. Walk up to the entry area and pass under the nordic arch to the first of 3 decks where there is room to store bikes in summer, and once inside, there is plenty of room to shake off the snow, hang the coats and set down the skis or snowshoes. Each bedroom is very private is separated from the other by a soundproofed floor and ceiling for maximum privacy. Each bedroom also has its own restroom with shower, work station, free standing closet, queen bed, and balcony or patio with great views for getting away from the group. Continuing up the inspiring staircase leads you to the primary gathering area on the top floor. This area is breathtaking with its expansive windows, view of the town and harbor, Lake Superior and the grounds. There is a fully modern and capable kitchen, an architect designed built in sofa for single sleepers, and a contemporary gas fireplace. The sofa can sleep one adult or two children as is, or it can be modified to sleep one adult above and one adult on floor cushions. Note the unique skylight with modern light treatments and the push button electronic pop up television that you can leave hidden if you wish. There is also a wrap around deck on this top level with fantastic view of the rooftops and harbor and the town and of course Lake Superior. There is a utility room with full size washer and dryer. Everything about the Horizon is designed with environmental sustainability in mind. These homes have an incredibly small footprint both structurally and environmentally. The foundations were designed to take up as little of the yard as possible- by being small at the start and increasing as you go up just like the old Stabur upon which this design is based. No cost has been spared to make the Horizon the highest quality, most significant architectural addition to Grand Marais' beautiful landscape. We hope you will find it warm, welcoming, and a once in a lifetime experience in one of the world's most magical places. Sauna is available on a first come first served basis for a fee and is Thanks so much for staying with us! As a returning customer please consider booking direct next time for the lowest possible price and best possible communication tools. Hopefully you saved our direct website info, otherwise our phone number will help us direct you there. If not, just try to find us on the web. Cheers and thanks again! Todd and Susan and can be booked through our direct site- message owner to verify availability prior to completing your reservation.

Property manager

Todd and Susan Miller

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massages

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking on property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Chef

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1300 sq ft (121 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: $100 per dog- not included in the rate for the cab

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: 4 people (any age) included in base rate. Children

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
Note from host: No events allowed
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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Horizon Stunning Organic Contemporary Lodging Overlooking Harbor
The Horizon Life As Art Marais
The Horizon- Life as Art Grand Marais
The Horizon- Life as Art Private vacation home
Horizon Stunning Organic Contemporary Lodging Overlooking Harbor
The Horizon- Life as Art Private vacation home Grand Marais
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About the neighborhood

Map
Grand Marais, MN

What's nearby

  • Grand Marais Art Colony - 2 min walk
  • Cook County Court House - 3 min walk
  • Cook County Public Tennis Courts - 10 min walk
  • Pincushion Mountain - 4 min drive
  • Gunflint Hills Golf Course - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 134 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Voyageur Brewing Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Birch Terrace Supper Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Java Moose - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Angry Trout Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gun Flint Tavern - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Horizon- Award Winning- Sauna Available for a fee pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Horizon- Award Winning- Sauna Available for a fee?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Horizon- Award Winning- Sauna Available for a fee?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Horizon- Award Winning- Sauna Available for a fee located?

Situated in Grand Marais, this vacation home is steps from Lake Superior, Superior National Forest, and Grand Marais Art Colony. Cook County Court House and Sivertson Gallery are also within 10 minutes.

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The Horizon- Award Winning- Sauna Available for a fee Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
North Shore
Fantastic. Modern, beautifully designed, great location, great view, near our favorite restaurants. Perfect in every way.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy place, Warm-hearted Owners.
We were at the Horizon, Three Sisters' property for my husband's birthday celebration, along with our son and his best friend. The place was cozy, with pristine views of Lake Superior and the Light House. Right in the downtown Grand Marais, this is a perfect place to reside for people who love to walk for breakfast, dinner or an evening stroll to the lighthouse. We had a car emergency with a flat tire and the owners were nothing short of being super helpful and flexible to support our needs. We highly recommend this place to tourists looking to build warm memories in the cute town of Grand Marais.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xavier L.

Fantastic Stay!
We had a wonderful stay at The Horizon in Grand Marais. The property is beautiful and the location is perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Terry R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, beautiful views.
Beautiful home, ideal location, very clean & comfortable, and well equipped. Excellent communication by host and seamless check-in. Located within short waking distance to restaurants & shops, Folk School, and Lake Superior shoreline. A wonderful place for a long weekend getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great location to walk to restaurants and the local brewery. Nice launch point for hikes
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location Grand Marais
Beautiful house in the heart of Grand Marais. Within walking distance of everything and the view is amazing! Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexis R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getaway
Awesome experience, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Lots of stairs if you have any seniors with you. Great view from the top.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Spot
Todd and Susan have a lovely property AND they maintain it beautifully! Very clean, updated, and fully stocked in the kitchen, bath and bedding (including extra blankets for cool fall evenings) as well as a few board games. They did a terrific job preparing us for our stay at their lovely place- complete with where to visit, hike, and how to easily check in. They made it SO easy to stay with them! Thank you both for a lovely "home away from home!"
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

Modern Nordic abode with incredible views.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this pristine property in town with amazing harbour views from the light-filled living space. Walk to cafes and coffee, enjoy nearby hikes, or simply delight in the fog and mists rolling in and out of the harbour. Thoughtful details are designed into the sophisticated spaces, and sleeping areas on separate levels provide ample privacy. Host Todd Miller was welcoming, engaging and available if needed. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

Perfect Home Base
The Horizon served as the perfect home base for our trip to Grand Marais. The location does not get much more perfect meaning that even in the midst of winter you can walk to local businesses and restaurants without issue. The house is impeccable from top to bottom and the entire design is perfect for two couples visiting the area. Both bedrooms and bathrooms are identically equipped with everything you might need as well as extra features to make your stay more comfortable. The community spaces have everything you need to cook at the home or to relax in whatever way suits you. We highly recommend this entire property (for a group of 12) or one of the buildings for a smaller group.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carrie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous home in the perfect location!
We love GM and visit annually. We've been wanting to stay at this newly constructed property in the heart of town and were excited to secure a reservation. The space is lovely, it's well-appointed and the views are spectacular. Every detail is considered. The singular downside is that for a family of 4 it's tricky, as the 2 bedrooms are small with only room for a queen bed, so one of our 2 teens ended up sleeping in the main living area, which is never ideal for us. The space is perfect for 2 couples or a couple with a single child, but not great for a family of 4 with children who are teens and don't want to share a bed. We spent all of our time while at the home on the highest level balcony overlooking the bay--idyllic.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Calming, peaceful, beautifully done home
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this wonderfully interesting home. There were two couples and one single person which worked out fine for the sleeping arrangements. The kitchen is great!! Quality appliances, cookware, all we needed. The views were spectacular. Enjoyed sitting staring at the sailboats anchored in the harbor and watching people mill about. Even though there are other homes in close proximity, it was very private the way it is designed. There was some landscaping still going on, but it didn’t interfere with us at all. Once it’s all done it is going to be very nice with stacked stone patios and walkways with newly planted trees. The beds were very comfortable and loved the plush towels provided. The carport is a nice perk to have, especially if you stay in winter. Todd and Susan were always accessible if you needed. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay there again, except that being an over middle aged person, my knees didn’t care for doing the stairs as much as I did. That might be one thing to keep in mind if you have issues with that. Otherwise, this is a wonderful location as far as walking everywhere in town, including some hiking trails by the campground on the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Peggy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Horizon
A great place to relax for a couple of days. Enjoyed the close location to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay
We have an awesome stay at The Horizon. This place was so cool, beautiful view of the harbor and within walking distance to downtown Grand Marais. The home has everything you need to have a stress free stay. Communication with the hosts was great and answered any questions we had promptly. We will definitely keep this one in mind for future stays.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

sarah j., Minneapolis, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderdful
Everything about this property was perfect- we had no issues at all and enjoyed it very much. We will book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grand Marais
Always love Grand Marais
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

rexann b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house in a great location
Loved this Salmela house right in Grand Marais. The house is well appointed with everything needed to cook and eat in. The beds are comfortable, the living space cozy and the views of Lake Superior are wonderful. Lots of light and a great layout makes the place feel spacious in a small footprint. We hope to return to use the multiple decks during warmer! Wonderful communication with hosts. All in all, a truly lovely stay, in Grand Marais.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

jennifer s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
This property was ideal for our long work weekend. We each had our own private bed and bath and the upstairs served as a perfect meeting space for eating and working together. The sunrises over the lake were amazing, the kitchen was well equipped and the hosts were very responsive! Thank you for an amazing stay! We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Love this property! Fun town, with so much beauty. The hiking trails are a real draw!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with gorgeous views!
We love staying in Grand Marais and this will be our new go-to spot for lodging! We appreciated the thoughtful attention to detail and the interesting architecture of the units. We enjoyed lovely sunrises over Lake Superior from our balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carson C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection
This place was perfect for a small family gathering. Beautifully designed house with thoughtful touches and everything you need to feel at home while on vacation. Unbeatable view and location. Todd and Susan were great hosts, even bringing over some ingredients I needed on short notice to bake a chocolate cake! Can't wait to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paige K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second visit even better than the first!
We stayed a The Horizon twice this summer and both times were wonderful! Our family loved relaxing on the balcony and the easy walkability to everywhere in Grand Marais! Clean and super sleek design too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
outstanding, just such a great place
weekend family getaway with young children. had an absolute ball. home is perfect. awesome location. day trips to grand portage (so cool) and lutsen area hikes. definitely coming back. thank you for creating such a great place for guests to enjoy life.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Northwoods vacation
Great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021