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Lester River Pines Home | Pond | Creek | Woods | Views | Dogs

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North Shore house rental with a large yard, pond views and firepit - a peaceful retreat by the scenic Lester River.
Charming woodland retreat in Duluth, MN, with a spacious deck and lush green surroundings.
Family-friendly riverfront retreat & firepit - Lester River access, private pond, hiking trails & outdoor playhouse
Duluth, MN private home rental on 20 acres of pine trees—secluded North Shore getaway just minutes from town.
Charming living room with high vaulted ceilings and abundant windows, allowing you to soak in the surrounding scenery

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 17

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Duluth, MN
  • Place, Lester River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Minnesota Duluth
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Aerial Lift Bridge
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Master Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lester River Pines Home | Pond | Creek | Woods | Views | Dogs

Nestled among the pines just minutes from Lester Park, this spacious 5-bedroom home sits on 20 private acres overlooking the scenic Lester River and a peaceful pond—offering a true Northwoods retreat only 15 minutes from Canal Park.

Enjoy the perfect balance of seclusion and convenience with easy access to Hwy 61, making it simple to explore Duluth’s North Shore, take a scenic drive, or attend popular events like Grandma’s Marathon. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the proximity to Lester Park’s extensive trail system for hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing, as well as nearby access to Lake Superior.

The home is also ideally located near the Lake Park Baseball & Soccer Complex and is a great fit for families visiting for youth sports tournaments or hockey weekends.

Start your mornings with coffee on the deck surrounded by nature, and wind down in the evenings by one of the indoor fireplaces or around the outdoor fire pit under the stars. With ample space for groups and a peaceful setting, this home is perfect for relaxing getaways or gathering with friends and family.

Large gatherings available by request only.

DOGS:
We welcome dogs—typically up to four per stay, with the possibility of accommodating more upon prior approval. A pet fee of $35 per dog, per night applies.

SELF CHECK-IN:
Our self-check-in system is designed to provide guests with a convenient way to check in without assistance.

We ask guests to check in between 4 PM and 8 PM. This is to ensure we can help you effectively and prevent any inconvenience or difficulty in reaching us later in the day if you have any issues.

A door code and check-in directions will be included in your welcome letter 3 days before your arrival.

Purchase Spirit Mountain Ski Resort FULL-day ski lift pass vouchers at a special rate of $65, a fantastic saving from the regular price of $95 at the ticket counter.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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: dogs (limit 4 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Duluth

Located in Duluth, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Lake Superior and Lester River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Marshall Performing Arts Center and Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium. 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. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Duluth, MN

What's nearby

  • Lester River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • University of Minnesota Duluth - 13 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center - 17 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Aerial Lift Bridge - 18 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Miller Hill Mall - 22 min drive - 23.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Lake Superior Brewing - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Billy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mount Royal Fine Foods - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Tavern on the Hill - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lester River Pines Home | Pond | Creek | Woods | Views | Dogs pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Lester River Pines Home | Pond | Creek | Woods | Views | Dogs?

As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lester River Pines Home | Pond | Creek | Woods | Views | Dogs on 21 June 2026 start from NZ$1,688, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Lester River Pines Home | Pond | Creek | Woods | Views | Dogs?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lester River Pines Home | Pond | Creek | Woods | Views | Dogs?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lester River Pines Home | Pond | Creek | Woods | Views | Dogs?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lester River Pines Home | Pond | Creek | Woods | Views | Dogs 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. 74 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful peaceful property. Great place to relax and unwind. Lots of room outside for the dogs to roam
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very friendly and welcoming host. The home was cozy with a relaxing atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Talk about a loaded kitchen. Every appliance you could want, perfectly labeled drawers, and an amazing stove/oven. We had some wonderful family time at this home. Plenty of space for a family of 8, even had an extra room. Pretty clean for a pet-friendly place. Under the couch is a little scary (we lost a toy, that’s why we looked lol) but otherwise clean. water pressure left something to be desired. Location is perfect. Out of town and private but only 20 mins from all Duluth things. The views are incredible, even in the winter! I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Doris D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everyone enjoyed skating on the pond. There was plenty of room for us - eight adults, six kids, and three dogs! The kitchen had everything you could possibly need for cooking, although it was a little short on silverware.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host communicated well! The hiuse was very clean and the Christmas tree was perfect for our family's holiday get together! The location was beautiful and we enjoyed the sauna! We would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location and setting. Wonderful dinning room with large square table we used often. Pet friendly! Our grandchildren said it was the ebst house we have had and we do Christmas like this every 2 years so high praise. Sorry to say we did break one glass. Sorry for the late recview.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John N.

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

10/10 Excellent

cheryl k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home that can accommodate a large group. The pond was shoveled , and lite up with lights. The grandkids ice skated & sledded. The outdoor sauna was a hit with the adults, as was the pool table. The house provided ice skates , snow shoes and many family games. Highly recommend & plan to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh and Kerri Lynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We rented Lester River Pines for an intimate family wedding. The house exceeded our expectations and met every need. Thank you for helping provide a lovely memory for our daughter.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kathy j.

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

10/10 Excellent

Katherine O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home. Very comfortable with many amenities. Loved the sauna. Beds are super comfortable. Great for a gathering of 12 people. Also Host was very responsive to fix an issue within hours. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Despite -50F temperatures, we had a lovely stay! The kitchen was phenomenal though there could be some more silverware. Some cleaning supplies was hard to locate or empty, but overall that doesn't impact the score. The sauna was wonderful but maybe sand the walls a little? Maybe that would mess up the wood, but bare skin on rough wood can result in splinters. One of the washing machines didn't work, but it's a good thing there was another. All this "nitpicking" might seem negative, but all of my friends adored the cabin and weekend. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house. Is absolutely beautiful! We would and will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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

Great property

Everything was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wade A.

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

10/10 Excellent

Annmarie H.

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

Great Place!

It was very nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jolene O.

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

Wonderful Family Weekend

Beautiful property with trails and nature all around.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madeline K.

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

Great stay!

Fantastic house, clean and exactly if not more than the listing says!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcella W.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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

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