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Built in 1866 this hillside home is close to everything!

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Dining
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Duluth, MN
  • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Aerial Lift Bridge
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • University of Minnesota Duluth
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Built in 1866 this hillside home is close to everything!

Three blocks from Lake Superior. Enter by the Duluth Rose Garden and take the beautiful Duluth Lakewalk to Canal Park for shopping, ship gazing, and enjoying food, drinks, Bayfront Park, and more! On your return, relax on a spacious, fenced-in deck with a fireplace and grill.

Property manager

Tamara Rae Welzant
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children must be supervised
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only
No party’s or events of any kind.

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 first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Duluth

Located in Duluth, this holiday home is in the city centre. Bayfront Festival Park and Hartley Park and Nature Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit S.S. William A. Irvin Ore Boat Museum and North Shore Scenic Railroad. Travelling with kids? Consider Lake Superior Maritime Museum, or check out an event or a game at Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Duluth, MN

What's nearby

  • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Bayfront Festival Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Aerial Lift Bridge - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • University of Minnesota Duluth - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • AMSOIL Arena - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Lucé Duluth - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Burrito Union - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Alakef Coffee Roasters - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Built in 1866 this hillside home is close to everything! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Built in 1866 this hillside home is close to everything!?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Built in 1866 this hillside home is close to everything!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Built in 1866 this hillside home is close to everything! located?

Located in the centre of Duluth, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Superior, Lakewalk and Leif Erickson Park and Rose Garden. Fresenius Medical Care at St Mary Medical Center and St. Luke's Hospital are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 51 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

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

Lovely cozy home with character!

The living room is really cozy and has a smart tv. It has a full kitchen with an island and Tupperware for any leftovers you want to keep in the full size fridge. This is actually my second time staying here. The host cleared the back entry porch and sidewalk when it snowed. It was a great place to stay. I can only speak for the winter spring time, but you can see Lake Superior from the upper bedroom and a little bit from the porch, and living room. They have some games and I believe a puzzle or two. Also there is a table runner you or the kids can color with the markers provided! :) I liked all the plants as well. Centrally located if you want to go downtown or up 61 to see water falls. Hospital is nearby if you are there to work at the hospital.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

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

Cute place close to Lake Superior

The living room is really comfortable and has little fold out tables if you decide to eat and watch tv. Big dining table, full kitchen. It is a really old home with a lot of charm. I loved all the little rabbit and the black and gray squirrels that come out every morning (I’m sure less likely to see them in the middle of winter. The owner is very responsive and nice. We didn’t hear anything from her except when we needed another key. Has a nice little deck and garden in the back. Good place because it encourages hanging out together downstairs. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica D.

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

Great spot

We had a great time staying here! The house was very clean, had everything we could need, and we loved all the handmade pottery and all the houseplants around. It gave it such a fun vibe. We were surprised to learn the owner was staying in the basement unit, it seemed that should have been mentioned in the listing. But the place was great, we played quite a bit of cribbage and board games around the table, the outdoor patio area seemed like it'd be really nice for the summer, and the location was great for all the local spots we wanted to check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne P.

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

Cozy home for the weekend

Perfect location just minutes from the curling center, where my son was competing. Beautiful home, very comfortable. Host responded immediately when I had a question for her.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Relaxing stay!

Really enjoyed staying in this historic property! Close access to everything. Could get pretty much everywhere on foot or a short drive. Great time of year to be up on the Shore as well! Prompt communications with the host throughout our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cimarron B.

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

Cute, clean, & comfy home

Without construction, the location of the house is very accessible. The house itself had so much charm and character, very clean and quiet too. I'm looking forward to returning for a longer stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Patty M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Duluth

Didn’t love it. Basically a place to sleep. Decent patio. Propane tanks filled quickly upon request.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Angela H.

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

Much better option than a hotel

Good place to stay for a girl's weekend away. Lots of plants indoors and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

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

Girls Trip

We had a great trip to Duluth. The Host was kind and very accommodating. The house had a cute set up and was clean when we arrived. One of the best features was the outdoor patio where we enjoyed two of our evenings. Thank you to the host for everything Thank
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Little getaway

We had a great stay. It’s a very cute house. We loved the patio. Very clean and had everything we needed for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charissa L.

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

Great house!

The house is super cute and has tons of character--the backyard and garden are great, too. The kitchen is well equipped, the beds comfy and the kids enjoyed Netflix during the rain. There's so much within walking distance and getting in and out by car was fine (a bit more complicated with construction, but not a big deal), and the Positively 3rd Street Bakery a few blocks away is amazing and the Chester Creek area was lovely for a little light hiking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat T.

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

Very Unique Home

Tamara’s home is very unique in its decor. She has covered the needed amenities very well. We were a girls weekend getaway but amenities offered will cover a family with children very well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Brian G.

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

Great Loction

Nice classic home to stay in. There is a coop grocery with deli close by. Easy walk to downtown and the lake area. Stairs to the bedrooms a bit steep, but manageable as long as you are mobile enough.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett Z.

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

Great place to stay

Great location. It felt very homey and had a lot of extras in the kitchen that would have been great if we would have stayed longer. We didn’t realize the owner lived downstairs, though that wasn’t really an issue; just unexpected. Overall a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Brendon P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cozy home base

We had the things we needed in the house and it was comfortable but did not realize the owner was going to be in a separate basement apartment while we were there. It wasn't a problem, just unexpected.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas B.

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

Cozy Home

It was a very cozy home with enough sleeping places for all 6 of our party. The one thing I didn’t realize is that owners have a separate place they stay in (essentially the basement). It had an entirely different entrance and we never actually saw them so it’s like they weren’t even there. But we didn’t expect there to be “quiet hours” (11pm) due to the booking being a house. As a bunch of young adults hanging out on New Years weekend, we had late nights hanging out and having fun. That being said we definitely were up and hanging out long past 11:00 pm and we never got any complaints from the owners, nor did we ever see them so it really didn’t hinder our experience, just surprised me is all. About the quiet hours, maybe that was stated elsewhere in the booking information and I didn’t see it. Still overall a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darcy S.

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

Great experience!

Cute, clean house in a convenient location. Tamara was very responsive. It was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth O., St. Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely house

We loved the house, but we probably won’t stay there again. The house was super cute and has everything we needed, especially in the kitchen. We loved the outdoor space and The bathroom seemed clean and updated. There are two rooms upstairs and one on the main level which with younger kids didn’t work that great for us. The stairs are very steep and the bathroom is on the main level. But the rooms were nice and had everything we needed. One downfall what that there seemed to be someone who lived in the basement. We think this because we heard music coming from the vents all day. It wasn’t too loud-but it was there. I guess we weren’t aware that anyone else was in the house. And even though they were separate we felt awkward and like we needed to be quieter than we would have felt in the house by ourselves. Overall the house and location were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Great stay

Great place, fully stocked kitchen and games, clean, comfy beds and convenient location. Not the greatest neighborhood just a couple blocks over. Didn’t realize the owner lived in the basement.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kyle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Close to downtown!

Communication with owner was great, we asked for Iron, she brought us iron, I asked for a bike lock she brought me a bike lock. That was very nice of her. I believe she does live below the rental. We were there on a VERY hot weekend. Temps were >90 degrees everyday. This home has AC window units in 2 of the 3 bedrooms so one room was left without AC which was warm. Everything else was as advertised and if you plan on being out and about in Duluth this would be a good place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane O.

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

All You Need

The small house is quaint and cutely decorated. It has everything you need and proximity to downtown was perfect. She even shared fresh peas from her garden
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

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

Cozy home with great location

Cozy home with a great location for many Duluth attractions. Would definitely stay here again. Would have been a tight fit for sleeping arrangements for six, but with only three, it was comfy. Kind and communicative host.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb G.

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

Cute house, great central location

A lot of options are inside this cute property and great central location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Alaina K., Lodi

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Duluth

It was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

kathy s.

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

Cozy home

This cute cozy home had everything we needed for our two night stay in Duluth. We loved thst it is close to canal park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tamara Rae Welzant

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Hi All!
My cat Norman and I live in the basement of the house. I enjoy living in Duluth and doing all the outdoors actives. I like to do pottery and lampwork. I enjoy sharing our great city with all my guests.

Why they chose this property

I suppose I am biased but I have put tons of work into this house! I did most of it myself with some help from friends and my nephew Thomas. I think it is quaint and comfortable, love the backyard and the location!
Hope you enjoy it also!

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