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Lake Superior Home with semi Private Beach, Amazing Views

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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View from the Lake
Autumn Colors
Open Floor Plan
Carlton Peak rock fireplace
Kitchen from Dining Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 60.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, North Shore Winery
  • Place, Superior National Golf Course
  • Place, Lutsen Mountains

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lake Superior Home with semi Private Beach, Amazing Views

Inspired by the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright , Grey Havens sits on 450 feet of private Lake Superior shoreline.

Completed in 1993, the house is furnished in mission style for a luxurious yet comfortable feel. Art scattered throughout the home, much of it by local artists, reflects the wilderness surrounding you. The open floor plan allows for cooking, dining and relaxing all with amazing Lake Superior views.

The main living area has a Carlton Peak rock fireplace and a 50' flat screen TV with BluRay, dvd player for evening movies. The stereo system can fill the main area with whatever type of music you prefer from the cd collection or play your own personalized music. The home also has internet, so you can connect and even download movies, if you have that service from the smart DVD. Two comfortable swivel recliners in the bay window let you nap while being lulled by the waves crashing on the shore.

Up a spiral stairs and overlooking the living area is a loft full of books, a daybed with trundle and a couch. Up another spiral stairs and you arrive in the newly-remodeled turret with spectacular 180 degree views of the lake. Comfortable seating and lighting make this a perfect place to relax, read or watch the many changing faces of Lake Superior. At night it's a star watchers dream!

Or maybe you prefer to wander down 2 flights of stairs to the lake to skip stones on your own semi private beach (we’ve to,d out neighbors they may use but to mindful of out renters) or fish off the ledgerock shore. Hot dogs and s'mores at the waterfront fire pit creates fun and memories for all ages.

You can create your own gourmet meals in the fully equipped kitchen using the JennAire stove and other amenities. Or grill outside on the Weber!

The master bedroom is a special retreat with two walls of windows for stunning lake views. The attached bathroom has its own soaking tub and separate shower.

The first guest bedroom reflects the voyageur heritage of the North Shore. It's attached bathroom has whimsical wall art of spruce trees, bringing the surrounding forest inside.

The second guest bedroom focuses on the art of Bev Doolittle with her portrayals of the hidden denizens of the birch forests. In the attached bathroom look out the window to find the trees which posed for the birch wall paintings!

Grey Havens is only minutes from Lutsen Ski Resort, with downhill skiing, snowboarding, and in summer, the Alpine Slide. Even closer is the 27 hole Lutsen National Golf Course. Miles of cross country ski trails start just across the road. Hiking in the beautiful state parks along Highway 61 is spectacular whatever the season. Just 20 minutes to the East is Grand Marais, an artist colony and charming town full of shops and restaurants to keep you entertained whatever the weather.

Grey Havens was a harbor for the highest and most powerful of the Elves in Tolkien's story of the Middle Kingdom. It was from Grey Havens that the Elves set sail for other enchanted lands. A place of magic and beauty, Grey Havens was a refuge for the Fellowship of the Ring and is our refuge for the soul.



Keywords: Lutsen, vacation home, cabin, private house

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
Lake view

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House Rules

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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
No smoking/vaping is allowed in our home. If you smoke in our home, we have to have specialized cleaning done as we have family who are allergic.
Pets are not allowed.
Use only wood provided in the firepit. Burning garbage attracts critters.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Lutsen

Located in Lutsen, this holiday home is on a lake. 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 Cascade River State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Alpine Slide and North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lutsen, MN

What's nearby

  • North Shore Winery - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Superior National Golf Course - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Caribou Lake - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Lutsen Mountains - 8 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Alpine Slide - 13 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 115 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moguls Grille and Tap Room - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fika Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lockport Marketplace - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Papa Charlie's Saloon & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Lofty Gondola - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Superior Home with semi Private Beach, Amazing Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Lake Superior Home with semi Private Beach, Amazing Views located?

This family-friendly Lutsen holiday home is located on a lake, just steps away from Lake Superior and Superior National Forest. Grandview Park and Cascade River State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 103 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous place! Well-stocked kitchen, beautiful views of Lake Superior, beautiful decor, comfortable beds.
Looking out toward Lake Superior
View of Super Moon from living room
Another view of Super Moon from living room
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location to restaurants and day trips was ideal for us. House was clean and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at this property after it was recommended to us by friends, and it did NOT disappoint. Games, movies, amenities, room/space for relaxation, stocked kitchen-- this place has everything you need for a relaxing and restorative stay. We had a few messages back-and-forth with the owner/management, and they were incredibly responsive and helpful. Thanks for hosting our family!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful lake home with great views and the sound of waves crashing as you fall asleep! The only thing we would let people know is that while the beach (also quite beautiful) is listed as "private" in the property description, it is not "exclusive" — the beach is shared with two other adjacent lake homes. We were not aware there was a distinction, and depending on who was at the other properties, it could make a significant difference in your experience. If that fits with your expectations, you will have a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

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

Cozy Cabin in Amazing Location

This is the 2nd year my family has enjoyed this wonderful cabin. Before we even started our weekend the grandchildren were asking if we could do it again next year. The cabin is perfect for families, incredibly private, great views and as cozy as it could be. And…it looks like we will be booking again for next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

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

Great place to stay!

This property was a wonderful place to stay. We had plenty of space for 7 of us. The beach was beautiful. Our kids enjoyed the toys, games, and movies. We hope to return to this property in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

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

Another great stay

This was our second time staying at Grey Havens and it was just as wonderful this time around! We love the location for getting out and exploring the North Shore. Beautiful cabin and plenty of room for 2 families with kids. The crow's nest was a hit in the morning with the kids and adults alike!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Deanna G.

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

Cabin getaway

Overall it was a wonderful stay! The location was perfect and the cabin was beautiful. Had trouble getting in initially with the code we were given but was able to get in touch with the maintenance person immediately who gave us a code to get in. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

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

Perfect Spot

Love the location, love the beautiful home and of course, being right on the most gorgeous lake in the world. We had a wonderful stay, cooked all our meals at the house, went up and down the shore, hiking, sight seeing and fishing at near by lakes. This well appointed home will not disappoint. The only thing we did NOT do was have a fire in the fire ring due to dry weather, Hope the state gets some rain! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leia B.

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

Beautiful property with beach access

Review This is a beautiful home, perfect for our fall leaf peeping expedition for 6 adults. It was spacious and clean with plenty of bathrooms. The instructions for check-in and getting to the property was easy to follow and it was easy to reach Judith by email. We appreciated the use of pretty much the whole house. The beach was nearby and during one of the days, the water was so strong, ocean like waves pounded the shore— it was amazing to see. From this location, we were leaf peeping as far north as Grand Portage and enjoyed the easy access to the main highway. We would choose this rental again in the future if it were available during our leaf peeping trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Troy R.

Gorgeous location and house

We stayed here and skied at Lutsen which worked out perfectly. There were plenty of beds and bathrooms. Kitchen had everything we needed and the house is big enough that we all fit comfortably. It was delightful to come back and sit in front of the fire after a day of skiing. The views are absolutely stunning and the house takes advantage of them. Being here in the winter, it was a huge bonus having the 2 car garage. A couple comments we saw about the obstructed view of the lake and the noise from the highway, we didn't notice at all but we were here in the winter. It is an absolutely wonderful place and would definitely come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Gail W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Our opinion

We all thought the house had a strange smell, had to buy candles to help with that & leave most windows open. Rules said to only use wood provided for fireplace & fire pit, no wood for fire pit was there & only a couple pieces there for the fireplace. There was a small hole in one of the closet doors, I took a picture of it when we got there. The pictures on the app looked like the fire pit was right down some stairs from the house, not so, you had to take a trail to the steps to get to it, would not have stayed there had we known that, we had a couple elderly moms with us who couldn’t go down plus lots of tripping hazards on the way down, we had a good time but would not stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eric Cheryl G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Property was spacious, clean, great amenities and views, also had great areas for kids to explore, (loft areas)”. Lake shore was fantastic, however it should be noted that it’s a little bit of a hike downhill, which was hard for our older friends. My wife and I most definitely would recommend and plan on going again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maren N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an extraordinary home! It has beautiful views of the lake and wonderful spaces for relaxing and enjoying the peaceful setting. The rooms are spacious and beautiful. We loved the location - convenient to Lutsen/Tofte and Grand Marais - not to mention the direct access to Lake Superior! We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely tree house feel, loved all the windows, ceiling fans helped a lot, always enjoy hearing the sound of Lake Superior waves all night. Feels like the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check-in was easy. Excited by the great location, sumptuous furnishings and wonderful views. Kitchen is top notch. Good Wi-Fi access. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was perfect! It was the cleanest home we’ve ever rented, I mean….spotless. The lighting is beautiful, rustic elegance, and the bedroom set up is amazing. Each bedroom has their own bathroom and the master bedroom is separated from the other two bedrooms which worked out absolutely perfectly with our snorer in the group. The “perch” on the top level has two sofa-like chairs which were incredibly comfortable with a blanket on each of them. Gazing at the night sky and the lake…..it’s overwhelming. We would definitely stay here unreservedly again. We had the most special time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An absolute gem, from the beginning of our stay until the end. Very clean, fun winding staircase up to the 3rd floor cupola where we had great family discussions. Had a camp fire, swam off of the private beach, skipped rocks, played games, hiked, and enjoyed visiting Grand Marais.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siddhartha Y.

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

Loved it!

The views from the house are amazing. The cabin feels cozy. The owners have exquisite taste and every bit of the house is beautiful. The check in process was easy. It’s in the woods, and yet only minutes away from stores.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark V.

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

Beautiful and Convenient

Property is very beautiful and conveniently located near Lutsen Skiing. House had all the kitchenware we hoped for and was super clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Josephine S.

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

Rustic but nice

This property is in a beautiful location with access to Lake superior. It is quite rustic with limited hot water and we did run out despite our careful and coordinated planning. Unfort the owner didn’t want to be bothered with our hot water issue, as after waiting 12 hours for a response the answer was that it was ‘our’ responsibility to call someone else :(. The views were partially blocked due to dirt and cob webs, as well as outside condensation on the upstairs tower windows. First VRBO where coffee or tea was not included or available so byoc.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy T.

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

Annual North Shore Weekend

What a beautiful home to spend our annual weekend at the North Shore. It was so warm that we actually took a swim in Lake Superior!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

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

Perfect!

This has been our go to location for the past several years when we make our annual fall trip to the North Shore. We love the location, being right on the lake and it works perfectly for three couples that each have a bedroom and more importantly, their own bathroom. The "lookout" at the top of the home is my favorite spot to read, nap or just enjoy a cup of coffee with the view. Easy check in and check out adds to the ease of mind. We'll be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Fall getaway

Loved the home and the fact that the bedrooms were all on the main level. Had everything we needed. Very much enjoyed relaxing on the deck and listening to the surf. It was close to the golf course. The only possible negative is that the one bedroom had twin beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G., Orono, Minnesota

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

Fall Family Trip

Gray Havens was the perfect cabin for our family Fall get-away. The views from every window bringing in the sunlight and the lake. The coziness of every room. The amazing property, the fire pit, the stairs down to the lake. The “treehouse room” (as the grandchildren called it) was the best place to be during morning sunrise. We will be back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Your host

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We are city dwellers who have always loved the outdoors. When our children were young, we went camping and traveled all over the country. Once they were grown and we had four granddaughters, we decided a place where we could all be together and celebrate family events was important. We now split our time between Minneapolis and Lutsen, so we get to enjoy the best of both worlds.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the North Shore the very first time we visited. After years of renting other people’s homes, we decided we wanted our own piece of paradise. We purchased 1.5 acres right on Lake Superior in Lutsen and built our home. This year we added the adjacent 1.3 acre lot, so seclusion is assured!

We love the many faces of the Lake, from smooth as glass to the powerful winter storms. The surrounding forest is full of wonderful birch and spruce trees not to mention the abundant wildlife -- deer, chipmunks, eagles, owls, and the occasional bear or wolf.

What makes this property unique

We are avid hikers and have been all over the wonderful state parks that line Highway 61. Trips into Canada to Fort William and Thunder Bay or up into the Boundary Waters at Ely always are adventures of discovery.

As well as hiking, we love to eat! When not making gourmet meals in our own kitchen, we have found numerous, sometimes hidden, restaurants serving everything from venison to burgers to four star cuisine.

As amateur astronomers, we built our house with a turret. There is nothing more awe inspiring than looking at the Milky Way or finding the North Star or identifying constellations on a warm summer night. Or bundling up and watching the shimmering Northern Lights on a fall or winter evening.

There simply is no better place to relax and enjoy Nature in all her glory than our retreat on the North Shore.

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