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The Light Lake House located in the North Woods

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A cozy cabin interior with a leather couch, large windows, and a view of a deck and trees.
A wooden cabin with a wooden staircase leading to a deck, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
A wooden cabin surrounded by snow-covered trees.
A spacious living room with large windows, wooden beams, a leather sofa, and a glass coffee table.
A spacious room with large windows, a round table with chairs, a sofa, and a wooden ceiling.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Perched on the lake, this 3-bedroom vacation home accommodates 8 guests and features 3 bathrooms. It offers water views and includes a sauna for relaxation. Enjoy outdoor areas like a patio, porch, and balcony, while adventure activities such as kayaking and swimming await nearby attractions like Caribou Lake and Lake Agnes. The property is pet-friendly.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits

    Top-rated for families.

  • Beach equipment

    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Close to Caribou Lake
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Lutsen, MN
  • Place, Caribou Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Agnes
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Lutsen Mountains
    ‪14 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Master

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

First Floor Master

Toilet · Shower only

Guest Bath Second Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Master Second Floor

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Light Lake House located in the North Woods

Snuggled on the shore of Caribou lake, this home is surrounded by water on two sides with over 500 ft. of lakeshore. The house combines stunning Scandinavian design with cozy touches to make you feel at home in the woods. The property features a detached sauna house, dock, canoe, kayak, deck, screen porch, and a long sweeping driveway. Located in Lutsen, MN- a short drive from the ski hill and 20 minutes from Grand Marais. The house has heated floors, vaulted ceilings, and sweeping window views from all sides.

This home has comfortable beds and three walk-in showers. It features natural stone, and North woods art from local artists, along with soaring hand-finished columns of cedar, fir, and pine that make the house feel like part of the forest. The floor to ceiling windows (over 75 in all) bring the outside in and showcase the natural beauty of the North Shore. We share the spot with a playful fox, a pair of loons, and other wonderful species of native wildlife. In the summer, the property is scattered with wildflowers and lupine as well as raspberries, blueberries, and thimble berries. We are located on a bend in the lake: paddle left to tour the quiet bay, cattails, and a beaver dam; right will take you out to the largest portions of Caribou lake. A perfect escape for a weekend away or a special occasion.

Lutsen has been our paradise our whole lives. We are so excited to share it with you!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1542866vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Lutsen

Located in Lutsen, this holiday home is on a lake. Lake Superior and Cascade River State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Alpine Slide and North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Lutsen, MN

What's nearby

  • Caribou Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Agnes - 8 min drive - 3.7 km
  • North Shore Winery - 12 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Superior National Golf Course - 14 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Lutsen Mountains - 14 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 125 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fika Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lockport Marketplace - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Moguls Grille and Tap Room - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cascade Restaurant & Pub - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Fyrre Skov - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Light Lake House located in the North Woods pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Light Lake House located in the North Woods?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Light Lake House located in the North Woods?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Light Lake House located in the North Woods?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Light Lake House located in the North Woods located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps away from Superior National Forest and Caribou Lake. Lake Agnes is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was beautiful, very clean and well stocked. The hosts are wonderful and gave really good information and recommendations for activities around the cabin. We had the best time!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property on a quiet lake! Great for large families or multiple families. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s a great property. We really enjoyed our stay and Ann was great to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, great location, very responsive hosts. Very well stocked kitchen and bathrooms
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property! Very clean, would definitely go back / recommended. Hosts gave us great suggestions for things in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful property with very attentive owners. It is very quiet and serene.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and Beautiful

Home was super clean and beautiful. We greatly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent property!

This is our second stay in this beautiful home. We hope to continue our annual winter visit for family relaxation, snowshoeing on Caribou Lake, and skiing at Lutsen Mountain.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful House and Surroundings

House has lots of great amenities. Owners are friendly, available, and easy to contact. Great location and experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely spectacular property and such a wonderful experience. Ann and Cheryl are the warmest, most helpful and most responsive hosts we've ever encountered. The property is gorgeous and immaculately maintained, and perfect for a family or friends getaway trip to the North Shore. We enjoyed a day skiing at Lutsen and a day in Grand Marais, and spent the evenings cooking and hanging out. The sauna was so relaxing after a day of skiing; we actually enjoyed it every night. Would love to come back in the summertime and have a campfire down by the lake. Truly a fantastic place.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

sendoff party

Wonderful location with modern touches. We fished hiked and enjoyed the outdoors
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great fun for everyone! An absolute must stay!

This property is the cleanest most stocked and fun packed VRBO I’ve ever seen! Ann and Cheryl have thought about everything! Our family had a ton to do outside the cabin and inside 13/10! Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location, beautiful house

Lovely property, the natural light is gorgeous in the home. Amazing amenities and appliances. Loved the sauna.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot

Beautiful, clean home. Excellent communication with host. Loved the Fika coffee beans. Absolutely stop at Fika coffee for a maple latte. Best coffee ever! We fished, hiked and enjoyed the beautiful lake. Super quiet and relaxing location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect home for a family get away!

Our family came to stay for a long weekend. We spent a couple days skiing together at Lutsen and this was a perfect place to stay. The home is beautiful, clean, cozy, and well appointed. The hosts are fabulous and gave us some great suggestions for what to do in the area. Highly suggest and can’t wait to go back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A slice of heaven!

We thoroughly enjoyed our annual trip to the North Shore and week-long stay at the Light Lake House. We love the location and privacy on Lake Caribou, the cozy accommodations, and proximity to local venues for winter activities. It never disappoints!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Stay at Light Lake House

A quiet and serene stay was made wonderful by this unique house. Views of the outdoors, trees and lake from every room. Wonderfully restored/updated house that was fully equipped in the kitchen and bathrooms. House was immaculately clean. Great communication with our hosts about our stay. This house was easily the nicest VRBO we have stayed in and we hope to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best place to relax

Beautiful home and beautiful property! Very private and relaxing. The sauna was wonderful and looking out on the lake was just the kind of vacation we needed. Owners were very easy to communicate with and provided lots of information before we arrived. We will be returning!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing House

Light Filled House is amazing! Beautiful property and house. Gracious hosts! Thank you for an splendid weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful, location on beautiful lake. House and location was as described. Hosts were extremely great and easy to communicate with. Canoes and Kayaks were located near dock and easy to launch and fun to paddle around the quiet lake. Caught a bass off the dock after watching a nice sunrise over the glass-like lake. Location is great for quick access to Lutsen resort, Grand Marais, and hiking all over. House provided all the needs, nice fireplace ar night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Light-filled lake house

We had a great time at the light-filled lake house. The weather was wonderful and we made great memories and definitely will be back. The hosts were very responsive before and due our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome stay! Pictures don’t do it justice!

Super easy process. Ann was very responsive and helpful when power went out due to a tree falling on the power line.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect northern Minnesota vacation

This was our third time staying at this property, and once again, it was perfect! Beautiful home in an idyllic setting. The home is spacious and updated. Kitchen is stocked with anything you could need. The sauna felt wonderful after coming back from snowshoeing. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another wonderful stay

We love staying at the Ann’s cabin. Very peaceful and beautiful. Kitchen has everything you need. Very clean with great beds and linens. Special touch when arriving and having local products provided. Thanks for sharing your beautiful cabin. Kristine
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing hosts

We ran into a medical emergency and needed to cancel our visit at the last minute. The hosts for this property are so kind and accommodating for us I cant say enough for how communicative and empathetic they were to us. Couldn't ask for such better people to work with!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Ann

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We are sisters passionate about conservation, design, and the Minnesota wilderness. Lutsen has been our paradise our whole lives, and we are so excited to share it with you.

Why they chose this property

Our parents bought this property the week before that were married in 1989. The sauna house is original, and the cabin is new construction after the old one finally fell apart:) We have made so many wonderful memories here: picking bouquets of lupine and black-eyed susans, swimming the lake, exploring the woods, and paddling around the bay over lily pads. We decided to rent our home in hopes of sharing with others the loves we've found here.

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