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Lax Lake View Retreat

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A spacious loft with large windows offering views of a snowy landscape.
A modern two-story house with a large garage, surrounded by a snowy landscape and dense forest.
A snowy landscape with a lit structure at the top of a hill, under a night sky with green aurora borealis.
A spacious room with a high ceiling, large windows, a dining area with wooden furniture, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden ceiling.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Silver Bay, MN
  • Place, Lax Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tettegouche State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Black Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Lax Lake View Retreat

Construction completed in January 2023. Everything is brand new. Beautiful place to begin, end or spend your day.

Enjoy a panoramic view of Lax Lake, rolling hills and star-filled nights with your family and friends. Many hiking trails nearby. Snowmobile and ATV trails can be accessed at bottom of driveway.

Located outside of Silver Bay and 7 miles from Hwy 61. Central to all activities the Northshore has to offer.
The space
Open floor plan with large floor-to-ceiling windows that allow you to enjoy gorgeous views. Main floor bedroom suite with king bed. Two second floor bedrooms with queen beds. Large bonus room with two double beds, sleeper sofa and additional entertainment area.
Guest access
The complete house is yours to enjoy. Two stall heated garage is included.
Other things to note
NOTE: In winter months, an all-wheel drive vehicle is required to rent this home.

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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

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only automobiles are allowed in the Garage. Snow mobiles and ATV should be parked outside.
In winter months please keep the heated garage door closed when not using to enter and exist.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3240305vb
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, a first aid kit 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

Silver Bay

Silver Bay is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, while Finland Minnesota Historical Society and Gooseberry Falls Visitor Center Theater are cultural highlights. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Silver Bay, MN

What's nearby

  • Lax Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tettegouche State Park - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Black Beach - 12 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Split Rock Lighthouse State Park - 18 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Gooseberry Falls State Park - 26 min drive - 34.0 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Silver Bay Bar And Liquor - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Northwoods Family Grille - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Timber Coffee Co - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Two One Ate - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Four Seasons - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lax Lake View Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lax Lake View Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lax Lake View Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lax Lake View Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lax Lake View Retreat located?

Situated in Silver Bay, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Superior National Forest and Lax Lake. Mic Mac Lake and Baptism River are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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. 24 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mindy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family stayed here for our summer North Shore trip - 8 adults total. This house was a destination in itself with great views and enough space for all of us. The kitchen is lovely - it was fun to cook our meals in between hiking at the nearby state parks (Tettigouche, Split Rock, and Gooseberry which are some of the best states parks in the USA), walking the beaches of Lake Superior, and fishing on Lax Lake. The living space was spacious for hanging out and playing board games in the evening. The house is fairly new and definitely the cleanest vacation rental we have stayed in. Great memories were made here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2026
Mindy, So happy you enjoyed your stay and took advantage of all the near by activities. I will let my cleaner know you noticed her work. See does a great job. Hope to have you stay again on your next visit to the north shore. Terry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot. Awesome cabin with amazing views. Definitely looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 February 2026
Matt so happy you enjoyed your visit. Thanks for the nice review. Summer and fall are also great times to be on the north shore. Hope you come back and visit again soon. Terry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had 4 couples that wanted to go ATVing around Duluth. We found this home and it was perfect for the 8 of us. After coming back from our ATV rides, we’d enjoy a cocktail and the beautiful view on the deck. Recommend it, it’s a beautiful get away!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2026
Linda, thanks for the nice review. After a nice ride on the trail system nothing better than sitting on the patio and enjoying the view of Lax Lake and the rolling hills. Hope you come back and stay again soon. Terry
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, great views alot to do. Great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cabin. There was plenty of room. Beautiful views of Lax lake. Nice quiet peaceful location. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 December 2025
We're happy your family enjoyed your visit. The view in the winter time is still pretty nice. Come back soon Terry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terry was very accomodating with our group. Loved the location, home and appreciated the heated garage as a staging area for winter sports. Thank you,Rob
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 February 2026
So happy you enjoyed your visit. Thanks for the kind words. Winter is great for snowmobiling, summer can be real special as well. Hope to have you as a guest again. Terry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dale H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you’re looking for a 5-star accommodation, with great views and excellent follow-thru with the property managers / owners, look no further. In one word: Wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 November 2025
So happy you enjoyed your visit with your family. Thanks for the kind words. Hope you are to come back in the future Terry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Korina B.

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

Comfortable stay, beautiful views

Everything was wonderful during our weekend stay - beautiful views, convenient location, and comfortable home. We can tell the hosts go above and beyond to make this a great place to stay. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 March 2025
We are really happy you enjoyed your visit. We do work hard to provide a great experience for our guest, thanks for noticing. Thanks for being our guest Terry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had 4 couples stay on our annual 4 day Atv ride. The House is spacious and well designed. Rooms are perfectly setup. Kitchen is amazing. The view is absolutely stunning. The host was fast to respond to any questions or issues!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2025
Brad So happy you loved you visit. With the ATV trails crossing the driveway by the main road it makes it easy for a nice ride. Thanks for staying with us and being great guest. Hope your able to come back soon. Terry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Crilissa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house, Amazing views, and Amazing weekend! It rained mostly but that means more muds for our SxS trip with friends. Add fall colors and it couldn’t be any better! Thank You Terry
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2025
So happy you had a great time riding the trails. Easy access with them crossing our driveway by the main road.. Agree that the views from the house are great. Thanks for the nice review. Thanks for being great guest. Hope you choose to stay with us on your next visit. Terry.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas M.

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

Wonderful Area!

Beautiful property on top of a hill that overlooks the lake - Terry was very responsive to our needs if we had any. We will definitely be back! Hopefully we can come back when the trees are changing fall colors!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 September 2023
So happy you enjoyed your stay. The views are great but the fall colors bring it up a notch. Looking forward to hosting you again Terry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tanya M.

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

LLV

It was a great house with great views. Owners were very responsive to messages and friendly. ATV trails are close to the property. We will definitely be booking again when traveling to this area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2024
So happy you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for the kind words about your visit We would love to host you on your next visit . Terry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fourth of July week!

We had an amazing vacation with a beautiful view of the lake. This home is more beautiful than the pictures. Such a great location to make it to the many state parks that the north shore has to offer. We really enjoyed the beauty at Black beach which was just a short drive away. LAX Lake was great for fishing and tubing! Terry was great with communication during our stay, and we left with great memories! The kids are already asking to go back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2025
So happy you enjoyed your time on the north shore. There are many nice places to visit that are close. Next time a hole to Bean and Bear lakes is a nice outing with great views. Terry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joel M.

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

Comfort with the most beautiful view

Excellent!!!! Wish I could stay forever. We road trails very close also enjoyed numerous local attractions.Spent a day in Duluth Canal Park, went for boat ride on Vista Fleet and road a train to Two Harbors. Will return to complete journey so much to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2023
Joel, Sounds like you had a great time. Looking forward to your next visit. Thanks for nice review Terry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maryam O.

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

Family Getaway

Wow, wow, wow! What a beautiful house with matching beautiful views. Came here with my husband’s family and there was plenty of space for everyone, close proximity to all the parks, incredible view, and everything you needed was supplied. Amazing communication from the host, it was absolutely perfect. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2024
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for being our quest and the kind words. We hope you come back a visit soon. Terry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew E.

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

Sept 2023

We had a fablous time the house is wonderful and a great location. 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 September 2023
Thanks for the nice review. Really happy you enjoyed your stay and were able to take advantage of the atv trails. Hope you come back and see us soon. Terry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo K.

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

Family Vacation

Our family of five adults and two children (ages 8 and 3) enjoyed this beautiful home as we explored the North Shore area. The home was immaculate with plenty of room for our family to play, relax and prepare meals together. The view is beautiful and the home is equipped with everything we needed. Communication with the host was easy and Terry made sure everything was in order for us. Hiking trails, parks and other attractions are only minutes away. We loved our stay and all of us agreed that we’d love to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

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

More beautiful than we imagined

Spectacular house on an incredibly beautiful site. Thousands of stars at night, and each morning watching the sunrise brighten the colors of Lax Lake. Short drive to great hiking trails, then back to the wonderful chalet for a glass of wine (or two :-) in front of the stone fireplace. If a Dr wrote a prescription for relaxation it would say: “ The house at Lax Lake.”
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 October 2023
Patrick we're real happy you enjoyed your stay,. I feel the same way. It's just a great place to recharge and relax. You are a great guest come back soon. Terry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janae S.

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

Beautiful home with a beautiful view

This home is so beautiful. It felt like home as soon as I drove up to the top of the driveway and saw the beautiful view. The inside was comfortable and clean. With the wall of windows, you can still enjoy the outside while being inside. This is a perfect place to recharge and with it being so close to trails, the perfect place to do some activities as well! Terry, the manager, was very responsive and available, making sure I had what I needed. Highly recommend this wonderful home!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2023
Really happy you enjoyed your stay. I really love the views and how quite it . Hope you come back to visit again. Terry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here the end of September to go ATVing and enjoy the fall colors. This home is just gorgeous, so clean, the furniture and beds were so comfortable. Plenty of towels and everything we needed to cook our meals. We could access the trails right from the driveway. We enjoyed the inside and outside fireplace. Great to sit outside by the fire and have a glass of wine after a long day of riding. And the view.... wow spectacular! Terry was great to communicate with. Checked in everyday to ask if we needed anything, always responding immediately with us. Will definitely be coming back to enjoy another time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 September 2025
Amy , Thanks you for the nice review , so happy you enjoyed the house and your days spent riding the trails. You are great guest and would love to have you come back again . No need to wait for fall snowmobile season is right around the corner Terry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg J.

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

Amazing home with a spectacular view

This property certainly has a WOW factor. As soon as we drove up, we were blown away at the amazing view over Lax Lake and the rolling hills. All of the living spaces were large and very comfortable. Within 15 min of Tettegouche Visitor Center with plenty of trails to hike. This feels secluded and off the map with only being a short drive from Hwy 61. I can only imagine what the fall colors would look like here. Everything went smoothly and I didn’t have to worry about anything. Very impressed with this place and their attention to detail. Thank you for such a great long weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2023
We are really happy you enjoyed your stay . Thanks for the kind words. The fall is a great time, I even like the view in winter. Hope you come back and stay with us Terry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marlene Y.

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

Perfection!

Everything was beyond perfect! Marvelous view through extra large windows, luxurious beds and linens, brand new feeling to everything, gourmet kitchen which we took full advantage of! We ended up getting snowed/sleeted in, so no skiing or hiking, but what a perfect place to spend 48 hours with beloved friends and family celebrating a 70th birthday. We ate, played games, talked and laughed at the comfortable dining table and on the comfy couches and chairs in front of the fireplace . Very comfortable with 7 people. Plenty of seating. They even had a lovely, live, decorated Christmas tree, tasteful decorations and a live Christmas centerpiece on the dining table. I'd give this place a 10! Thank you for giving us such a lovely backdrop to create more memories with out of state family! Greatly appreciated!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 December 2023
Marlene we are so happy your family enjoyed your stay. Thanks for the kind words about the house. Looking forward to your next visit. Terry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aaron L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lax Lake View Retreat is an incredible home that was perfect for our family. The view has to be experienced in person to truly understand how wonderful this property is. The home was thoughtfully designed, our family felt quite spoiled! There is plenty of room for people to have privacy, as well as a great floorplan to bring the family together to enjoy a meal and conversation. Not only does the kitchen boast that incredible view, it was well stocked with all the necessities to prepare meals which we greatly appreciated. The host, Terry, was incredible, checking in on us (via text) and addressing our needs. We had such a great experience, and hope to be back to visit. The North shore of Minnesota is such a special place, it felt even more special staying at this amazing property. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2026
Thanks for the nice review, You said it so well I don't think I can add much. So happy you loved your visit. Hope to host you again in the future. Terry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and views!! Host had great communication, very accommodating. House is very cozy and clean. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2026
Thanks for the nice review . So happy you enjoyed your visit. Hope you come back and enjoy all the activities the north shore has to offer. Terry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026

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