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Cathy`s Cove - Lake Superior - Lutsen, MN

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Cathy's Cove is on the Lake Superior Shoreline near Tofte, Minnesota.
This cozy little one bedroom, one bathroom, one-story cabin is perfect for a couples getaway.
Cathy's Cove sits on 425 feet of ledge rock shoreline.
With no visible neighbors you'll love this Lake Superior retreat.
Enter the home into a cozy living room.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Tofte, MN
  • Place, North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Ray Berglund State Wayside
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Temperance River State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Cathy`s Cove - Lake Superior - Lutsen, MN

Cathy's Cove on Lake Superior is a recently redecorated, private North Shore Retreat on an idyllic section of Lake Superior Shoreline near Tofte, Minnesota. The cabin sits on 425 feet of ledge rock shoreline and is directly on the Gitchi Gami Bike Trail. You will love the small seasonal waterfall that drops 30-40 feet into the cove below, which is visible from the cabin's deck.

This cozy little one bedroom, one bathroom, one-story cabin sits on 3 acres providing a peaceful, serene getaway on Lake Superior's North Shore. On the western side of the property, you will find a staircase leading to the ledge rock "peninsula" down to a private, seasonal waterfall. This is a shoreline that is truly unique to Cathy's Cove.

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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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3294949vb
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

About the area

Tofte

Located in Tofte, this cottage is on a river. Superior National Golf Course and North Shore Winery 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 Ray Berglund State Wayside. North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum and Cross River Heritage Center are also worth visiting.
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Tofte, MN

What's nearby

  • North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Ray Berglund State Wayside - 3 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Temperance River State Park - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Temperance River - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Superior National Golf Course - 9 min drive - 11.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bluefin Grille - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Coho Cafe & Bakery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Schroeder Baking Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Waves Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Summit Cafe - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cathy`s Cove - Lake Superior - Lutsen, MN pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cathy`s Cove - Lake Superior - Lutsen, MN?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cathy`s Cove - Lake Superior - Lutsen, MN?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cathy`s Cove - Lake Superior - Lutsen, MN?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cathy`s Cove - Lake Superior - Lutsen, MN located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is steps away from Superior National Forest and Lake Superior. North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum and Ray Berglund State Wayside are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

cory t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Needs a bigger street sign. Had a terrible time trying to find it. There is no mail box so you have to look for the blue street sign......
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2026
Thank you for your feedback Cory. I'll pass this along and see if there's anything we can do to improve visibility. We hope to host you the next time you're visiting the North Shore. See you soon, Sara
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jess S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view is stunning. We loved the access to the rocks and water. Cozy cabin that had everything we needed. It was a little tricky with pups in April due to mud and trying to keep feet clean. But our stay was wonderful and easy. The owners warned us about a quirk with the fireplace, which was good to know because it is very startling when it starts.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 April 2026
Thanks for your review Jessica. We are happy to hear you found your stay at Cathy's Cove wonderful and easy. We look forward to hosting you the next time you're visiting the North Shore. See you soon! Sara
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Damion K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very beautiful view, pet friendly, quick responses to questions, just bring your clothes, hygiene items, and fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 November 2025
Hello Damion, We are so happy that you felt like we tended to all of your needs during your stay at Cathy's Cove. We hope to see you the next time you feel like throwing your clothes in a bag and heading north! My Best, Sara
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brad K.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Over priced compared to other properties we’ve stayed at in the area with much nicer abode
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 November 2025
Hello Brad, We appreciate your feedback. Our guest services team is great at getting folks into a home that fits all of your needs. Please feel free to reach out next time you're planning a trip to the North Shore. We are happy to help! My best, Sara
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Austin F.

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

Beautiful spot!

Great stay. Perfect location for north shore exploring. The back yard/cove was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2025
Austin, Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great stay and that the location was perfect for your North Shore adventures. We're especially glad you enjoyed the backyard and cove—it's one of our favorite features too! We'd love to welcome you back anytime. Sincerely, Nina
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin D.

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

Perfect Location

Loved the privacy and special cove. Due to recent rains, we were able to enjoy the waterfall. The location related to hiking trails was excellent. We plan to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2025
Kristen, Thank you for the lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the privacy, the special cove, and even got to experience the waterfall—what a treat! It’s wonderful to hear the location worked so well for your hiking adventures. We’d love to welcome you back again soon! Sincerely, Nina
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Niki P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was lovely and clean. The cove was breathtaking and we spent as much time as we could there. Incredible, beautiful, memorable. We hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the clean house and the breathtaking cove. It is wonderful that your time there was memorable, and we would be delighted to welcome you back for another visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D.

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

Beautiful view and great location

Loved our stay. The view is amazing and it was so peaceful. The cabin was clean and comfortable and a great place to hike, bike and just enjoy nature at its best.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 November 2024
Sandra, we are so happy that you enjoyed your stay and our unique location! We strive to provide our guests with a comfortable and memorable experience and look forward to having you back soon! Sincerely, Nina
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
View from the deck and from inside looking out at the lake was awesome! Very private! WiFi worked flawlessly! Hiked down to the waterline a few times and enjoyed that tremendously. Inside & outside needs a little TLC.
View of Lake Superior from deck of Cathy's Cove cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

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

Great time beautiful place

Wonderful location and amazing views. Just a nice quiet getaway with my wife and dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 November 2023
Robert, we are happy that you enjoyed your stay at Cathy's Cove and the unique location! We look forward to having you back in the future! Sincerely, Nina
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruben H.

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

May 2025

Great stay, ideal location on the North Shore. Great view onto a private cove. Cozy and well equipped. Appreciate pet friendly policy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2025
Ruben, Thank you so much for the kind review! We're glad you enjoyed the cozy space, the view of the cove, and the North Shore location. It’s great to hear that the pet-friendly policy was a plus too—we love welcoming furry friends! We’d be happy to host you again anytime. Sincerely, Nina
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RJ B.

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

Very Relaxing

The private cove was unbelievable, will definitely be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

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

Great location to the places in the area.

5 days, 4 nights. We were close to all the state parks that interested us.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2024
Thanks so much for your kind words and for staying with us at Cathy's Cove. We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the location. We think it really is a unique spot! Come visit us again soon and we can recommend a few more places to explore nearby. Sincerely, Nina
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

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

Weekend getaway

Everything was great with the cabin. Location couldn’t be better
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 January 2024
Matt, we are happy that you enjoyed your stay at Cathy's Cove and the scenic location! We can't wait to have you back! Sincerely, Nina
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike and Terri M.

Liked: Check-in

Cove

Brilliant views of Superior, house could use a little TLC, but all around, a nice experience!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

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

Cozy, comfortable and spectacular view

Spectacular view, great location and very cozy. We enjoyed the cove, listening to the waves of Lake Superior. Easy trips to state parks, Grand Marais and Ganada.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 December 2024
Thank you for your review, Matthew. We're so glad you enjoyed the picturesque views and our scenic location. We hope you'll come back and visit us again soon! Sincerely, Nina
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy R.

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

Loved it

Caught the full moon over Superior. Good exercise getting to and from the lake
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 April 2025
Timothy, That sounds amazing—there’s nothing like a full moon over Lake Superior! We're glad you enjoyed the view and got in some good exercise along the way. Thanks for staying with us! Sincerely, Nina
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob K.

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

The cove makes it exceptional

The cabin itself is just fine, but if you're getting a cabin on the North Shore to me it's for what you have outside that matters the most and this place is wonderful for that. The cabin's private cove is simply amazing. Can a place be breathtaking and zen at the same time? The deck is great, the steps down the the cove are well-maintained, the cove is perfect. On a beautiful summer day this place is an 11.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2025
Rob, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you loved the private cove and found the outdoor space breathtaking and peaceful. It means a lot to us that the deck and steps added to your experience. We hope to welcome you back for another perfect North Shore getaway soon! Sincerely, Nina
Verified

4/10 Poor

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
We were so excited to spend our 20th anniversary up on the North Shore with our 2 dogs. My wife and I took 3 days off work so we could relax and enjoy some family time. The 4 hour drive to Tofte was long, but we made it to the cabin. When we first entered the cabin, we were surprised to find an open circular stairway into the basement. There was a note that access to the basement was not part of the rental agreement, but there was no gate or method to avoid one of our dogs from falling down the steps. We barricaded the opening with our luggage and moved on. Once we were settled in and had dinner, we decided to get some rest from the long travel day. My wife turned the thermostat to 65 degrees as it was chilly. The gas insert in the freestanding fireplace lit and the light was a nice ambiance. We laid down to sleep, only to be jolted awake 30 minutes later by a loud noise from the main living area. My wife was terrified as were the dogs, and none of us go any sleep the rest of the night. Every time the fireplace would turn itself off, the metal on metal slamming noise would occur. I assume it was an automated draft control slamming shut in the chimney. At sunrise, we packed all of our stuff back into the van and drove 4 hours back home. Our nerves were frayed and the whole experience was far below our expectations.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2026
Thanks for your review Lisa. It sounds like this stay did not live up to our standards. I will pass along to our Owner Relations team that perhaps a gate is needed by the staircase. We appreciate your feedback about the loud banging from the fireplace. We were able to send out our maintenance team the day you left to investigate and they made some adjustments to the furnace. We wish you the best in your future travels. Sara
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katerina G.

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

Couldn't be happier

We loved our stay at Cathy's Cove. If you are looking for beautiful views and privacy, this is your destination. I miss it already
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a great review, Katerina! We’re so glad you had a wonderful stay at our property, and we truly appreciate your feedback. We work hard to ensure our guests have the best possible experience, and it means a lot to know we succeeded. We hope you’ll visit us again soon. Sincerely, Nina
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacie C.

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

Perfect place for peace and quiet

You get an entire cove to yourself. Its very private and secluded. The only sounds you'll hear is the sound of waves and birds chirping.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

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

Location to be cove-ited

Open staircase to basement level makes a moldy smell when the place is closed up. Otherwise, excellent. What a view!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2025
Steve, Thank you for your feedback and for highlighting the view and overall experience. We’re sorry to hear about the moldy smell near the basement staircase—that’s definitely something we’ll look into and address promptly to ensure a more comfortable stay for future guests. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and hope to welcome you back again! Sincerely, Nina
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Cathy's Cove was amazing!

We loved our stay at Cathy's Cove. It was very clean and had everything we needed. We didn't expect to have our own private cove and waterfall. and were so excited to realize this. The views from the large deck are beautiful! We'll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2024
We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Cathy's Cove with us, Jennifer. We're especially glad you loved the secluded and beautiful location. We love our location, too, and it's always great to know others enjoy it as well. Please come back anytime! Sincerely, Nina
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sandy I.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
This place was so small that if you had 4 people they would be constantly bumping into each other. The carpet looked stained and so did the kitchen floor. There were no notices to say where the DVD's were kept and you could not get regular tv and no notices where the games were kept. The actual property area was incredibly small. WAY OVERPRICED for what you get.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 October 2025
Sandy, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear that the size of the space and condition of certain areas did not meet your expectations. We also appreciate your comments regarding the lack of guidance for amenities and entertainment. Your input is valuable and will help us improve both the guest experience and the clarity of our property descriptions. Sincerely, Nina
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

Everything you can ask for.

We enjoyed our stay at Cathy's Cove. The weather didn't cooperate with us getting to spend much time on the wonderful deck, but still had a wonderful view from inside too. Bed was comfortable, check-in easy. Nice place. Bring coffee if you drink it, it's not furnished. Would definitely recommend a stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

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