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Built in 1866 this hillside home is close to everything!

Family-friendly holiday home in Duluth with a water park

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Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Dining
Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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  • Place, Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
  • Place, Aerial Lift Bridge
  • Place, University of Minnesota Duluth
  • Airport, Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Pokegama Carnegie Wetlands State Natural Area, while NorShor Theatre and Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider S.S. William A. Irvin Ore Boat 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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What's nearby

  • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • AMSOIL Arena - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Aerial Lift Bridge - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Bayfront Festival Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • University of Minnesota Duluth - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Superior Sips - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Asian Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sir Benedict's Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fitger's Brewhouse - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Blacklist Brewing Co. - ‬12 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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 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

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danielle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All was as described, and we very much enjoyed the house and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
It was a great house. So cute and whimsical!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you may possibly need is here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

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

Jared P.

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

Duluth stay

Adorable house! We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

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

Duluth

This was a great place at a wonderful location!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

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

THOMAS C W.

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

Nordic fest weekend

Very cute little house. We had 4 people and was perfect size for that. Lived the backyard garden and deck.....
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Sara S., Chicago, IL

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

Girl's weekend getaway

We enjoyed our stay at the property. Beds are comfy and location is a short walk to the Canal Street area. This is someone's home so I was not used to all the items and stuff being in the common rooms but it was clean and served its purpose. One other downside is that when all four of us were in the living room area one person always had to sit on a dining room chair since the only furniture was a 3 person couch.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Clinton L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place, clean and great outdoor space in the back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Baker F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy walkable space with immaculate outdoor living space in rear.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Adequate stay

Overall it was an adequate stay. It was a cute house within walking distance to the canal district. We felt like it wasn’t the nicest neighborhood with nighttime sounds from the neighbors that kept several in our group awake at night. On one walk to the canal district we went down the street closer to the hospital and encountered quite a few transients. Some of which approached us asking for food/money. As mentioned by other reviewers the owner lives in the basement but that wasn’t a problem at all, we could barely tell she was there.The house has a lived in feel with quite a bit of personal effects in the cupboards and family photos on the wall. It felt like we were visiting grandmas house who was out for the week. The decorations were cute but dusty.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Everything was well labeled and there were a lot of extras!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane H.

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

Great weekend getaway

My family of 6 stayed for 2 nights at this charming house. The owner stayed in the basement the first night, and we enjoyed getting to know a little more about her and the area. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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

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

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

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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