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200’ of your own private accessible Lake Superior Shore: Stony Shores Retreat

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Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

200’ of your own private accessible Lake Superior Shore: Stony Shores Retreat


Looking for privacy? Welcome to Stony Shores Retreat!

Walk down to Lake Superior’s shores on the wide mowed path from the lakeside of the house to the secluded shoreline area. A small lane along the edge of the property allows you to drive down if you prefer. You can even take your canoe/kayak down and launch right from the shore. A large mowed open lawn close to the lakeshore says “come play”; you have the whole 200’ of Lake Superior frontage for your private enjoyment! Adjoining properties are privately owned and the lakeshore is not public property, so please do not trespass on neighbors’ lakeshore. There is a fire-pit and chairs down by The Lake for those special, evening campfires. NOTE: Because of the uneven surface of stones frequently tossed up by the Lake storms, use the close lakeshore “beach” and fire-pit at your own risk. As always, use caution when walking on loose and uneven stone surfaces if venturing off the mowed lawn area.

Build a campfire, have a picnic, pitch a tent, bring and set up your favorite lawn games, hunt for agates, gaze at a trillion stars (who will spot the first shooting star?), catch the meteor showers, watch the full moon rise over the Lake...or just sit contentedly and contemplate the wonders of nature. Life is good. Brilliant sunrises, gentle waves, wildlife visitors, screeching eagles perched high in the shoreline trees, a variety of birds and even calling/dancing loons and white pelicans are all frequent sights. Living On The Big Lake offers something different every day.

And if you can drag yourself away from the close-up lure of Mother Superior there is a house too! A newly remodeled rustic coastal retreat with large floor to ceiling patio doors across the back looking out at Lake Superior. (Please be cautious as these patio doors do open but there is no step or deck adjoining the home at these doors). The home has all hardwood floors, fully equipped open kitchen with island, TWO remodeled bathrooms, three bedrooms, wood burning fireplace, deck and patio. All on over two private wooded acres.

With this kind of unrivaled access to the Lake Superior shore, you may want to spend the entire stay reconnecting with loved ones and nature. But if you do wish to explore the area further, you are close to so much the North Shore has to offer. And speaking of exploring, the owner has an RV which may be parked near the garage and will not be occupied or in use while you are there.

Tettegouche SP - 10 minutes
Temperance River SP - 15 minutes
George Manitou SP - 15 minutes
Silver Bay - 10 minutes- grocery store, liquor store, hardware store, Adventure Park (zip line, climbing), Black Beach, the Northwoods Grill for excellent BBQ and home cooked meals.
Beaver Bay - 15 minutes- ice cream shop, agate shop, liquor store, flea market, Lemon Wolf Cafe for that special dinner or pizza at Cove Crossings, excellent rock picking at the River and a marina.
Finland - 5 minutes- explore the swampy areas on the gravel/dirt forest backroads where the moose hide and the tundra swans can often be seen on the lakes. Enjoy a hearty breakfast or lunch at Our Place or Four Seasons in town.

Property manager

Ms BJ Hilton

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location

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: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please keep on leash whenever outdoors.

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 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 required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Map
Little Marais, MN

What's nearby

  • Rocky Beach - 19 min walk
  • Tettegouche State Park - 10 min drive
  • Palisade Head - 13 min drive
  • Black Beach - 16 min drive
  • Tettegouche Trail - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Four Seasons Supper Club - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Four Seasons Restaurant & Bar - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 200’ of your own private accessible Lake Superior Shore: Stony Shores Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 200’ of your own private accessible Lake Superior Shore: Stony Shores Retreat ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 200’ of your own private accessible Lake Superior Shore: Stony Shores Retreat ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 200’ of your own private accessible Lake Superior Shore: Stony Shores Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Superior and Rocky Beach. Superior National Forest is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

200’ of your own private accessible Lake Superior Shore: Stony Shores Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 173 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 173 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 173 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 173 reviews" "
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8.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jessica S.

Can't Beat The Location
The highlight of this property is the location. It's close to so many great places to explore and the lot is beautiful. The view and access to the lake is unbeatable and the grounds are fantastic and well-maintained. We had some housekeeping concerns when we arrived; the property manager responded quickly and was very friendly but would obviously prefer not to start a vacation with any issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible location and views
We had a wonderful stay for our first time on the north shore. Everything we wanted to do was an easy drive up or down 61. The property is incredible! Couldn’t ask for a better location. The sunrises over the lake were unbelievable. We had plenty of space for our four kids and us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon L.

Liked: Cleanliness
North shore adventure
Private location. Lots of shoreline with water crashing on the rocks. Very peaceful. The house is a spacious open floor plan with plenty of room. We were delighted to stay at this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
North Shore Paradise
Amazing property! Beautiful home, and the view of Lake Superior is priceless. The owner immediately responded to a question we had, and she couldn’t have been nicer. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dillon Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel S., Willmar, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Breath taking view from the house.
The family that was with me were impressed with the location of the house and the ample view. We thought it was a little too cool at night in the house(had a little trouble figuring out how to work the furnace. It's location worked well for us on our golf trip with several decent courses we were able to play.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property!
The house was very comfortable, and the grounds spacious and private with a wonderful bit of shoreline. Would happily return. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jocelyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place on the lake
This place was nice although i agree with previous reviews it needs some maintenance and deep cleaning. However, the home was well stocked, has a huge yard and open space down by the lake, and beautiful shoreline. Communication was great. Our kids loved exploring outside and playing on the shore.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan H., Champliin, USA

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
North Shore
The property was centrally located for what we wanted. Mosquitos and flies were so bad it was hard to enjoy time outside. The place was clean enough but could use the deep clean. We had plenty of paper products. We cooked a few meals at the place. Could use a few more cooking utensils. Bathrooms were clean enough. We had enough hot water forgroup 5 of us.mmostly clean
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa B., Storm Lake, IA

Beautiful views, lots of room to play
This property is in a beautiful location, seaside decor, and lots of potential. The view of the lake is wonderful and the location allows for day trips to outdoor fun and cute lakeside towns. The rocky beach is perfect for kids to climb and hunt for just the right one to collect. The main area and primary bedroom have especially nice decor and amazing views. Note that there’s no blackout curtains which was fine for us, but you might want to bring your eye mask in the summer if you aren’t an early riser. Good option for larger families who need lots of outdoor room for kids to play. The home needs a good cleaning and a couple days worth of attention to maintenance that would help it achieve its greater potential. There are several things held together by duct tape or otherwise don’t quite work. Most are just small items like handles and the bathroom fan, but the refrigerator stopped working one night. Luckily the owner responded quickly and they had a garage refrigerator they made available. We were able to use that for the last part of our stay. Overall we had a nice visit and enjoyed a week spending time with family on the Superior shore!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dog friendly
Great place to stay with the best views of Superior. Lots and lots of mosquitoes this year so bring bug spray.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Very peaceful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Marcy J.

Vacation getaway
House is cute, comfortable beds. Living room furniture was very uncomfortable tho, so it’s a good thing we stayed active. Was nice to have our dogs welcomed. View was beautiful and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway
We loved staying here. The host, BJ, was friendly and responsive in communications, and the caretaker was friendly and helpful as well. The tap water has high salinity (presumably from water softening), so just note you'll need to bring or buy drinking water or ice, although the caretaker provided some and we left some behind for the next people as well. We enjoyed using the outdoor firepit and grill when we could. (We had rainy weather and the mosquitoes were ferocious, but that didn't stop us from having a great time.) Terrific space for yard games just down the hill from the house. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry J., Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
This was our second stay at Stony Shores Retreat. We had a wonderful time and everything was smooth without any problems. We find the location ideal for our forays into the State parks and up to Grand Marais (great for a rainy day excursion). The house was equipped with everything we needed for a lovely stay. Will book again if available on our schedule.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Ravi R., Golden, CO

Disliked: Cleanliness
Spectacular view and great location
We stayed here for a couple nights. The view is amazing and it’s easy to spend time just watching the lake. Great beach access, close to the sights. Decorated nicely. However the house needs a deep clean. It did not feel clean. Looks like there hasn’t been a good deep clean for a long time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We had a wonderful stay. The house is very relaxing and the sounds of the waves made it even more relaxing. The house is how it is pictured and the owners were very quick to respond to my questions. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nora M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Decent stay, mosquitos relentless
Basically good stay, but mosquitos were pretty bad both inside and out. Somehow they found their way in even though windows were closed. Plus not fond of the barn doors on the bathrooms Privacy was questionable…we still managed to enjoy our stay. Saw an amazing rainbow over the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible home and property
The home is spacious, bright, sunny and super clean, with high quality furnishings like comfortable beds, nice linens, plush towels, etc. But the best part is the property - it’s very large and private with lots of space for walking including a wide section of lakeshore. The view of the lake from the home is also impressive and we lost count of how many types of birds we saw. A wonderful spot to immerse yourself in nature.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend with adult kids
The property was perfect for us. The location was even better than what we thought, the view of the lake was amazing. It was the best stocked VRBO of any we have ever stayed at. Plenty of towels and blankets and the kitchen had everything I would have at home. All three bedrooms were good size and the beds were very comfortable. We would recommend this place to anyone looking for a quiet peaceful getaway with family.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

wendy t.

Liked: Cleanliness
North shore
The property was lovely. Communication with the owner was excellent we lost power BJ responded immediately power was out in the whole county. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

jenny s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little house in the perfect location
This house was great for our family of 5 adults. The view was amazing, large windows everywhere to enjoy the view of Lake Superior. We loved the fire pit by the lake for roasting hot dogs and star gazing. The house was equiped with everything we needed. I would definitely return to this house next time we come to the North Shore.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection
This is a repeat visit to this property! It is located on the stunning shores of Lake Superior with sunrises that will take your breath away! We so appreciate the quick responses with the host if necessary and the kitchen is equipped nicely with excellent no Teflon in sight cookware as well as bakeware and an excellent coffee maker with filters and coffee if you forget to bring your own. The beds are super comfey and the bed linens are of good quality. We all slept really well. The towels are five star hotel quality as well. And this host is conscientious about smells so I am thrilled that all things were not laundered in that overly sickly sweet smelling stuff that makes me gag. Everything is perfect here and if planning goes well we will be back next year! Thank you so much for hosting us. Your property totally made our little vacation amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023