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

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Taken by guest Carol Septer Oct 2020
Terrace/patio
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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  • Place, Tettegouche Trail
  • Place, Rocky Beach
  • Place, Tettegouche State Park

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

corner

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Front

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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 evening campfires. NOTE: Because of the uneven surface of stones frequently tossed up by the Lake storms, use the 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, wood burning fireplace, fully equipped open kitchen with island, TWO remodeled bathrooms, three bedrooms, deck and patio.

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.

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
Please keep on leash whenever outdoors.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
1. Hot water is made only at night in 100g tank. Please Be conservative with daily use 2. On septic system. Flushable items only

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
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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Little Marais

Located in Silver Bay, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Finland Minnesota Historical Society, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Superior and Caribou Falls State Wayside.
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Little Marais, MN

What's nearby

  • Rocky Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Palisade Head - 17 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Black Beach - 19 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Tettegouche State Park - 19 min drive - 13.0 km
  • George H. Crosby Manitou State Park - 46 min drive - 26.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Four Seasons - ‬16 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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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 ?

Checkout 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 holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Superior and Rocky Beach. Superior National Forest is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 202 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful property. Very private and relaxing. Easy access to everything the North Shore has to offer. Beautiful beach and views of Lake Superior. The host was very accommodating.
Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dillon Z.

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

Great place!

Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Steve P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The view was spectacular, the beds were comfortable, and the WiFi was fine.However for the premium price charged, it comes with an expectation of cleanliness. It was gross. We took pictures of an area of the floor we cleaned and compared it to the rest: disgusting. The layers of dust on lights and fans was amazing. The toilets were not cleaned very well, and there was food left in the fridge that had gone bad that we had to clean out.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon P.

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

Great Stay

Very peaceful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sue B.

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

Amazing Windows onto Lake Superior

We had wonderful sunny days which we enjoyed hiking but also relaxing back at the house with its gorgeous views of the lake -- from every single room on the lakeside of the house. Beds were very comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

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

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

Kristin D.

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

The most amazing view

The cottage was very cute, with amazing views. The views of the lake changed each day and the deck was the perfect place to enjoy it. We saw eagles!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Bradley W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Beautiful location

The North Shore in the winter is truly enchanting!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Jessica S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Jan S.

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

Cool out on the Lake

Very nice location on the Lake, cool after a hot day of hiking. Comfortable for 5 adults, we had everything we needed and enjoyed a relaxing time out.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas V.

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

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

wendy t.

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

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

Katherine J.

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

Grandparent Getaway

This property is a well maintained home on the shore of Lake Superior. We enjoyed quiet surroundings, beautiful sunrises and sunsets, the lapping of water on the beach and a fire near the shore. This property is centrally located between Grand Marais and Duluth. Our stay was relaxing and enjoyable. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice H.

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

Gorgeous views and beautiful home on the north shore

We had a wonderful time at this beautiful home. The views were amazing and sunrise was spectacular on our last morning here. Loved the home from the open layout, comfortable furniture and bedrooms, nice bathrooms, and beautiful kitchen. Enjoyed a fire down by the lake and was grateful we were allowed to bring our dogs. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashutosh C.

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

a beautiful and tranquil stay

Our group of 6 friends truly enjoyed our stay at this property. Everything listed in the description was accurate. The host, Ms. Hilton, was wonderful and kind. We had clear communication throughout, and she even offered early check-in and late checkout since it was off-season and possible to accommodate.The property itself is amazing, with the highlight being the lakefront fire pit where our friends and I had a wonderful time. The first night, the view of Lake Superior under moonlight was one of the most breathtaking scenes I've seen in a long time. The house has plenty of space with a great living room perfect for gathering to play games and chat. The rooms are spacious and neat with windows providing excellent natural lighting.We did find some dog hair on one of our blankets, but this seems to have been an anomaly as everything else was exceptionally clean and tidy. There was ample parking space as well. All in all, I highly recommend this place for anyone looking to stay in a private space along Lake Superior.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia R.

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

Will definitely be back

The house was fantastic. Perfect location. The only issue we had was a disappointed 5 year old when we arrived and there was no bunk bed. Which was minor in the grand scheme of things. We will definitely be back when we come up again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria K., Oxford PA

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

Superior Experience

I was looking for a lakefront location for our family to stay while visiting the North Shore. This fit the bill perfectly! Bright, clean and comfortable with helpful appliances for our stay. The towels and bed linens were included, a great bonus! If you would like a spacious, family friendly lake house with plenty of room, this is the place. An ice cream scoop would have been nice...😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

amazing views

lovely property, tremendous views. Hard water - I know the owner is working on this, however it is bad and has left some kitchen items stained. Also, there was no glassware in the kitchen. We were fine, but that should be included. All that said, we truly enjoyed the home & the views!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

mandee g., White Bear Lake

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

Little marais

Highly recommend! Beautiful, as pictured, and the kitchen was well equipped with everything you’d need to eat in. Nice to have a short walk downhill to the rocky Superior shoreline. Unfortunately the black flies got really bad the last couple days so we didn’t spend much time down there. Property manager was notified of a couple little things upon check in and immediately offered to have someone come to check it out. She also had lots of ideas of things to see in the area. The tv was there but not working-wasn’t a big deal as we don’t typically watch it much anyway. The property is right off the main road but it still felt rather secluded. Would stay there again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Terri G., Monticello, MN

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

Beautiful place!

Beautiful costal decor. Amazing view of the lake in the backyard! Very comfortable place to stay. If I was being nit-picky...the large cutting board is in bad shape and needs replacing, and the patio seating area needs tidying and new cushions, (Maybe providing a deck storage box for cushion storage to protect the replaced cushions from weather, or going with furniture that does not require cushions would be better. The quality of furnishings and decor outside does not match the beautiful inside.) The beach area could use a clean up as well. Broken furniture, branches, and various undesirable debris was there, although it did not detract from the beauty of the lake, just made it a little harder to walk around there. All in all we enjoyed our stay and would recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Pam J., Live in Norman OK

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

The home is well stocked, on beautiful property, and in a great location. Everything was perfect except the dishwasher did not work. The soap dispenser door would open and the soap pad would be gone, however the dishes looked like not a drop of water had hit them. I did not contact the owner or maintenance person, so in all fairness, it may have been corrected had I done so. I did leave a note so hopefully the next person will not have to wash dishes by hand. The stove and water kettle both had splattered grease on them. Despite those 2 things, I highly recommend this home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Daniel O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Little Marais 2022

When we arrived there was a dead bird in one of the outside chairs on the patio, the other chairs had bird stuff on them. The inside of the house was quite dusty, especially the ceiling fans. On the 2nd day the hot water heater went out!, no hot water to shower!, however, maintenance man offered to let us use shower facility elsewhere. The maintenance man was very helpful, water heater was replaced by 2nd day. Some sort of discount would be much appreciated for not having hot water during that time. Otherwise, home is in great location, beds are comfy, kitchen and living area are nice..Great windows in lake front! The view down by the beach was AWESOME! Home has an open space down by lake, fire pit is nicely placed. I feel the place just needs a little cleaning up, sprucing up to bring it up to a super nice place!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Lisa B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Claudia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the property! Gorgeous private location with beautiful beach access to the lake. We used the firepit by the lake several times...so relaxing! Kitchen was nice and spacious for prepping and cooking.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing get-away! We can’t wait to come back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Ms BJ Hilton

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Owner lives in Lutsen on Lake Superior. North Shore resident since 2005.

Languages:

English