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Lester River Pines | Beautiful Home | Privacy | Pond | River | Dog Friendly

Riverside holiday home with water park and sauna

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Beautiful grounds, secluded but close to everything in Duluth.
Master King Bedroom.
Primary Bedroom with Private Deck Access and private bathroom.
Primary bathroom on the main floor with jacuzzi tub.
We are dog-friendly. Please don’t leave your 4-legged family members at home!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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  • Place, University of Minnesota Duluth
  • Place, Glensheen Historic Estate
  • Place, Aerial Lift Bridge
  • Airport, Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1 (Primary, Main Floor)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 (Main Floor)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 (Upstair)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 (upstairs)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5 (Upstairs)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6 (basement)

2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

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

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Lester River Pines | Beautiful Home | Privacy | Pond | River | Dog Friendly

15 minutes from Canal Park lies a 5-bedroom home on 20 acres nestled in the pines overlooking the Lester River and pond. After your ski/bike/hike, come home to a relaxing view of the pond and wildlife. Enjoy coffee each morning from our expansive deck. Warm up next to our fireplaces or outdoor fire pit. A short drive away from Lake Superior, the North Shore, and a plethora of activities in Duluth. Large gatherings require prior approval.

As a dedicated family-owned business, we take great pride in going above and beyond for our guests. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we are committed to delivering an exceptional experience every time you visit!

- Dog-friendly.
- Breathtaking views.
- Designed for relaxation and rejuvenation.
- Events allowed.
- Other Homes are available for larger groups or multi-family events.
- Various discounts for guests on local experiences.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Events must be approved before reservation.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 4 total)
No Cats! More than 2 Dogs also must be approved.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$35 per dog, per night. More than 2 dogs must be approved. Pets are not allowed on furniture/bedding. Pet hair/stains = $100 minimum cleaning fee.
No smoking or vaping on-premises.
No events without prior approval.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: Events must be approved before reservation.
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

About the area

Duluth

Located in Duluth, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Lester Park Golf Course and Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Superior and Lester River. Travelling with kids? Consider Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium, 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

  • University of Minnesota Duluth - 16 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Glensheen Historic Estate - 16 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center - 20 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Aerial Lift Bridge - 21 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Miller Hill Mall - 25 min drive - 21.3 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mount Royal Fine Foods - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Billy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tavern on the Hill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Black Woods Grill & Bar - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lester River Pines | Beautiful Home | Privacy | Pond | River | Dog Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Lester River Pines | Beautiful Home | Privacy | Pond | River | Dog Friendly ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lester River Pines | Beautiful Home | Privacy | Pond | River | Dog Friendly ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lester River Pines | Beautiful Home | Privacy | Pond | River | Dog Friendly located?

This family-friendly Duluth holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Lester River and Lakewood Town Hall. Lake Superior and Hawk Ridge are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location and amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was so nice having our senior dog here with us! It was very clean as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time renting a home for a vacation let alone to host my daughter’s micro wedding, so wasn’t sure what to expect. The owner and management team were so helpful & patient in answering my numerous questions. House was clean, very well stocked and beautifully put together. My family, many from Sweden, absolutely LOVED the sauna! Home was inviting, views were spectacular and we even saw a bald eagle! Amazing amazing amazing - thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn F.

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

Relaxing Group Trip

Great place to stay with a group of friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfectly suitable for my family of 13. Plenty of space. The kids loved taking the boats onto the pond.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

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

Fun Time

We had a good time. Space was great and the yard, pond and trail were fun. The owner gave us some good suggestions of things to do and was responsive to questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn B.

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

Exceeded Expectations

Beautiful home and gorgeous setting. Highly recommended for a group of 14- 16 people.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcella W., Duluth, MN

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

Wonderful Stay

Beautiful views, comfortable beds, and still close enough to town to DoorDash 😉Overall we really enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property seemed some secluded, but it was not that far from the activities we want to participate in and the things we wanted to see while in Duluth. We did eat at the house and the grill and Blackstone were great. I could not get the oven to work.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ASHLEY H.

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

Great stay!

We spent a few days here while celebrating my graduate school graduation. The house is gorgeous and had plenty of space for my family and friends. We plan to book again during the summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sonja B.

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

Family reunion

Great location and bedroom configuration for our family weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rozanne G.

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

Family vacation

Beautiful cabin, very spacious, great location! Highly recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy T.

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

Amazing place

What a beautiful piece of property! We so enjoyed our stay here. Lovely woodburning fireplace. So much room to explore out of doors. So many king size beds..lots of room to put people. And the
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey S.

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

Family Getaway

We had a lovely time at Merissa's property--it was extremely tranquil but still not a far drive from downtown Duluth.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Great Experience!

This House is absolutely gorgeous! Amazing experience and was great for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

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

Family Wedding

Excellent! We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

Family Get-Away

My family loved this place. It was close enough for trips to the Duluth Aquarium, Canal Park and Russ Kendall's for smoked fish. It was far enough outside of town to have beaver and ducks on the pond and deer in the field across the road. Lots of room to have quiet time and family time inside and outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Family Christmas Gathering

It was a wonderful location! It was a woodland winter wonderland buried in the woods. We had a large group for 4 days and it was perfect! Close to town and grocery store. The amenities we excellent and bedrooms were all comfortable! Wood burning fireplace was the best and decorated for the holidays. Can’t wait to go back! Beautiful views of the river too!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie F.

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

Loved, loved, loved this property!

Our family stayed at this property as a birthday party celebration which included White Water Rafting in Carlton, MN. We were so impressed with all the amenities in/with the house. The accommodations were perfect for every personality that we had along with us. Every detail was thought out including the owner leaving some birthday favors knowing we were celebrating a couple birthdays. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen well appointed and the outdoor furniture and fire pit was wonderful for spending quality time together. I sent many communications with the owner/manager and they were so fantastic at responding right away. We were so impressed and would love to make this an annual outing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Amanda S.

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

Company Meeting

We had a great experience for our company training. The accommodations were nice and the location was perfect. We loved the fireplace. The downsides, the dishwasher was really gross, we did not want to wash our own dishes in it - we handwashed everything, bathroom caulking was black and peeling and it would have been nice to have extra scrubbers in the kitchen. There was only one smoke detector that we could find, which is unsettling when we had a fire in the fireplace. Oh also, the Blackstone grill would have been amazing to use! It was really gross (it looks like the last people who used it, did not clean it off at all) and it was rusty too, just sadly not cared for which is a shame we were excited to use it. We'd come back again but we'd bring our own pans, fire detectors and scrubbers from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fix the oven knob please. Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathy j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsi D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property in a great location. Easy launch point to Duluth and Two Harbors. Great size - housed 8 adults and 6 children comfortably with lots of room for the kids to run around outside and downstairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wade A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent in almost every way.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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

Great property

Everything was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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