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Avalon Guesthouse : Eastside Suite

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View of house from harbor
Northern lights above house
Entrance to apartment
Firewood stacked beneath entrance
Outdoor seating around fire pit

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Grand Marais, MN
  • Cook County Court House
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Grand Marais Art Colony
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • North Shore Health
    ‪12 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Back bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Front bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Avalon Guesthouse : Eastside Suite

Charming Stay on the Harbor with Amazing View of Lighthouse . . .
Private two bedroom, one bath apartment spans the entire east side of the house, front to back, with harbor views from every room. An original harbor side home, renovated with modern decor, with a feel that is both vintage and fresh. Situated on a corner lot on the harbor with a spacious yard perfect for campfires, games, relaxing in the hammock, and simply watching the world go by.
Ideal as a home base for exploring the North Shore,
and as a sanctuary from which to contemplate the Big Lake, which is spectacular in all seasons.
This location is hard to beat, within easy walking distance of everything Grand Marais has to offer:
Art, Food, Drink, Music, Folk School, Artist Point, Lighthouse . . .
Come stay with us & live it up!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Lake view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
We appreciate a clean kitchen, beyond that nothing is necessary.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

About the area

Grand Marais

Located in Grand Marais, this apartment is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Cascade River State Park, while North House Folk School and Sivertson Gallery are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Grand Marais, MN

What's nearby

  • Cook County Court House - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grand Marais Art Colony - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cook County Public Tennis Courts - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • North Shore Health - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Pincushion Mountain - 6 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 131 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Voyageur Brewing Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Angry Trout Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dockside Fish Market - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Fisherman’s Daughter - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gun Flint Tavern - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Avalon Guesthouse : Eastside Suite pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Avalon Guesthouse : Eastside Suite?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Avalon Guesthouse : Eastside Suite?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Avalon Guesthouse : Eastside Suite located?

Located in the heart of Grand Marais, this apartment building is steps away from Lake Superior, Superior National Forest and North House Folk School. Visit Cook County Visitor Information Center and Grand Marais Art Colony are also within 5 minutes.

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. 103 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 105 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jaymee J.

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

GM 2025

Our kids loved staying at thus property.The location was ideal for them.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We always love our stay here for our annual family trip to Grand Marais! Perfect view and location, and lovely, cozy property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful and relaxing weekend away from the Cities! The location was fantastic and MaryKate was great! The place was very clean and comfortable - we lacked for nothing.
View from the living room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan B.

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

Lovely place.

Comfortable, convenient lodging.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This unit was very clean and very well appointed. It had everything we needed and the view was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent space for our family of four. Location was fantastic and the host was extremely accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Great place

Excellent location that made walking to all local sites possible. Shower and kitchen amenities were fantastic- would totally rent again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josie G.

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

Vrbo

This was a great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie s.

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

Grand Marais get away

Perfect location, beautiful views of Lake Superior. Comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin T.

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

Wonderful Getaway

Ideal location and cozy place to stay with beautiful views!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check-in was easy. It was done using cell phone. A full kitchen for making meals if you don’t want to go to the restaurants that are along the North Shore. The apartment was very clean. Great location and great view. MaryKate was a great host. Thanks for everything.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

Perfect for our family with teens!

Loved this house! Just book it! Easily walkable to everywhere. Amazing views. Great hammock. Lovely host. Clean. We played the games made s’mores in fire pit. Loved coming home to this wonderful house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie H.

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

Birthday celebration for family member

It would be hard to find a more perfect location to enjoy Lake Superior in Grand Marais, MN. We had a constant view of the lake and lighthouse, and was conveniently located in the center of town, near restaurants, shopping and enjoying nature. We had a lovely stay and hope to return in the future!
Taken from our front yard
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

leon v.

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

Great place in Grand Marais

This is a great place to stay for a family of 4 in Grand Marais. The property is clean and well maintained, and the communication with the owners was excellent. It is within walking distance of all the downtown action, and a stone throw away from Voyageur brewery. The hammock and fireplace were a plus as well. Will try to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property. Well maintained and furnished. Right across the road from the harbor. Easy walking distance to everywhere in town. Beds were very comfortable. Mary Kate met us there and walked us through everything. Enjoyed our week immensely.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre R.

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

Annual Guys Ski Trip

It was a great place to stay for a ski trip to Lutsen. The view out the front was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb H.

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

Great location

Great place for us to stay while visiting family in Grand Marais!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

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

Great spot!

Adorable cottage close to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana H.

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

Perfect location, comfy and all you need

Great spot for a homebase to hike the area. Short walk to coffee, restaurants and shops. Cutely decorated and everything you need! Host was responsive and easy. Recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

christopher m.

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

Lutsen ski trip

Great place to stay. Great host! Restaurants within walking distance were excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica W.

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

Perfect spot!

This cottage was perfect for our stay. Great location, clean and very comfortable! We had everything we needed for a fun, relaxing weekend with friends in this great town!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy K.

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

Delightful, peaceful stay

We stayed with another couple at this cute VRBO during Grand Marais slow season in mid-April. The VRBO had all we needed, with a nice view of Lake Superior. The host, MaryKate, clearly and quickly communicated with us when we had questions. We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda K.

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

Great place

Great place. The house and location are as advertised!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz F.

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

All very good!

Everything about my stay was wonderful! Hosts, accommodations and location couldn’t have been better.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

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

Charming stay indeed!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this thoughtfully appointed and conveniently located cottage. Large windows provided an excellent view of the entrance to Grand Marais harbor.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by MaryKate & David

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