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Lovely, Large Historic Home on St. Louis River

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Superior, WI
  • Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad Historic Train Ride
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Spirit Mountain
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Lake Superior Zoo
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

3rd Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Bed Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bed Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

2nd Floor Bathroom

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

Basement Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Lovely, Large Historic Home on St. Louis River

We are excited to share our lovely, large (2500 square feet), beautiful home situated right on the St. Louis River. Kayak, canoe, fish, or just enjoy the views from this scenic location. There is a large yard (~1 acre) with great privacy. The sunsets are amazing and the river in this area is very private, gentle, and scenic. The house is located near all the great north shore amenities. It is 10 minutes to Jay Cooke State Park, Spirit Mountain, and the Lake Superior Zoo; 15 minutes to Mont Du Lac, Pattison State Park (largest waterfall in Wisconsin), and only 20 minutes to canal park in Duluth. There are so many great places nearby to hike, mountain bike, fish, frisbee golf, golf, etc. You can access hundreds of miles of 4-wheeler and snowmobile trails from the house, and there are tons of cross-country ski trails nearby. The St. Louis River is known for great walleye, bass, and muskie fishing. It really is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise. The home is a charming 1920s house with high ceilings, great woodwork, and is large enough to comfortably sleep 8-10 people. It has a separate sun room, living room, and dining room, so there is ample space to watch TV, play games, do a puzzle, etc. We also provide a charcoal grill, yard games, a canoe, and 2 kayaks so you can spend the whole day enjoying time at the house if that is your preference. There is parking in the driveway and carport for 4 vehicles. We have a list of our favorite activities and adventures in the area that we share with guests. We love this area so much and hope you will, too!

A few notes about the property so we are sure it will meet your needs and expectations. There are bathrooms on the 2nd floor and basement, but no main floor bathroom. Also, all bedrooms are on the 2nd and 3rd floor. The 3rd floor bedroom is accessed via stairs from a 2nd floor bedroom. There are stairs down to the shoreline of the river, but not too many. There is a train that runs near the house during the day and night, and it does sound it's horn. This could be disturbing to light sleepers. We sleep with the windows closed and some white noise (fans, music, etc.), so it isn't an issue for us. Property is licensed rental with Douglas County, ID #: ALED-CVNMFZ.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Under request ask first
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 19
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

About the area

Superior

Located in Superior, this holiday home is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Pokegama Carnegie Wetlands State Natural Area, while A World of Accordions Museum and Proctor Area Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Gondik Law Speedway or Wade Stadium. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Superior, WI

What's nearby

  • Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad Historic Train Ride - 14 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Spirit Mountain - 14 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Lake Superior Zoo - 14 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Aerial Lift Bridge - 24 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Miller Hill Mall - 26 min drive - 24.7 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo House - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mama T's Smokin Eats - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Aces On 29th - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely, Large Historic Home on St. Louis River pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Lovely, Large Historic Home on St. Louis River?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely, Large Historic Home on St. Louis River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lovely, Large Historic Home on St. Louis River located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Saint Louis River and Oliver Village Hall. Birchwood Park and Gary New Duluth Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house! Loved everything about the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time the house and property were very inviting and the house is beautiful and has tons of character!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don W O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent accommodations. Kitchen had all you could possibly need.
Kayaks being used
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy Jo M.

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

Livin by the River

Beautiful property, great location. Scenic private and authentic home built in 1920. Many areas to sit and take in the beautiful River view. Spectacular sunset views. Great choice for a quiet getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brian & Laurie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very impressive and interesting house with nice access to the river. The only complaint was that two of our party had trouble sleeping because of the nearby train traffic. The owner had clearly warned us, so there is no complaint there, and the other four in our group had no problem.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luanne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was easy, handy, well supplied and clean. Will probably return
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo W.

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

Eagle view on the river

Beautiful property, well maintained and easy to get to. We got up on Sunday morning and saw two eagles sitting in the tree. Awesome sight. Loved the river access!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

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

Very spacious

The house is beautiful! Very historic. It was fun to be on the river and there are several state parks nearby. We went to Jay Cooke and Amnicon State Parks. Beautiful waterfalls and hiking trails. We didn't get to Pattison State Park but it has a waterfall that's almost as tall as Niagra Falls.The town of Oliver is very small so not much to do there, but easy to get to Duluth where there's lots to do.The price of this VRBO is very reasonable and the neighborhood is quiet, other than the train. Would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jomar N.

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

Beautiful location on the river

My family and I really enjoyed our stay. There were gorgeous views of the river and train that passes by every so often, honestly the train didn’t bother us. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert G.

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

Nice place and nice location

Overall it was a nice place to stay. great location if you are fishing the St. Louis River. The frequent train rolling by is a little annoying when you are trying to sleep, but the property owner does disclose that.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

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

Lovely place on the St. Louis river.

What a charming place! There's easy access to the St. Louis river and a canoe with several kayaks. It's private but I let 10 minutes from shopping for quick trips to pick up your 'forgetables'.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri L.

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

Yearly vacationl

Usually come up for Grandmas marathon. This year I couldn’t run so we came just to vacation and fish . Enjoyed the whole stay from the beautiful sunsets to catching fish off the dock. The river was a little low but we were stilll able to catch fish in the boat. Let be the house and all the amenities
Sunset on the dock
Sunset
Train bridge
Sunset
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas P.

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

Nice place to stay

We enjoyed staying here while visiting the north shore.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie F.

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

Enjoyed

We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle R.

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

Great stay!

Had plenty of room for 10 people, and kids loved it! Awesome view and a nice house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Great stay!

Lovely home. Very spacious!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Amy D.

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

Great space

We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Bluesfest weekend

Enjoyed the historic house, lovely property while attending Bayfront Blues Fest.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Marcella G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place had a great yard and a lot of space. It was convenient to 3 state parks. It was clean. The trains were not very bothersome with the wall air-conditioners. Little things would make it better - the kitchen is lacking a big pot so we struggled to make frozen ravioli for the family, also need big spoon for cooking, complete set of grill tools for grill. Multiple door pulls loose in kitchen. There are only 2 big pillows on each bed, plus 2 decorative pillows. We found 2 extra pillows in 1 closet, but that was less than desired for the number of adults we had. The house is older and therefore doesn't have many outlets - but it would be nice to have easy access outlet for charging a phone while I sleep. One of the twin beds didn't have a top sheet on it, just the fitted sheet and a comforter and pillow. Upstairs shower door doesn't shut firmly and spilled lots of water on the floor, but there was no bathroom rug so we used a towel for the mess. I would also bring my own shampoo and soap as it seems thay the owner may just rely on previous guests leaving behind body wash - many bottles nearly empty. We had enough, but the feeling was like it wasn't thought through. To be clear, I didn't ask the owner for extra pillows, big pot, etc. I struggle with not wanting to ask and be a bother. Yet, these things did cause me to rate 4/5 rather than 5/5. I would still consider staying again but I would also consider my other options.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave & Betsy A.

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

Family reunion

Beautiful location that our entire family thoroughly enjoyed! Comfortable house with all the amenities that is perfect for families. Spent much of our time in the gorgeous sun room above the water, and took out the kayaks a few times. Many special touches throughout that add to the experience. We would love to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael David H.

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

Cozy warm character home

The place was a perfect home to come back to while in the area racing at Spirit Mountain
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

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

Great stay

Owner was a great communicator, was very honest about the frequency of the trains. Enjoyed fishing off the dock! Overall, a very pleasant stay in a beautiful old home
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Bill C.

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

Nice house with a great view of the river

Honestly probably would have been five stars if not for that silly train that comes by quite often. Foam ear plugs while sleeping made it so most of us barely noticed it... but a few did. And there could have been more curtains on the windows. But overall our group of runners was quite happy with the accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia D.

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

So peaceful

We had such a great time at this property. It was so peaceful and relaxing. The river was never busy while we were there, so we enjoyed going out on the canoe and kayaks. My boys loved fishing although they unfortunately had no luck. The train was not too bothersome, and it was so neat to watch it go across the bridge. We only wished we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

robert h.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was exactly what I expected

I bet it's beautiful in summer and fall
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Corey Leet

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We currently reside in Coon Rapids, MN. I work in the medical device industry and my wife (Lindsay) is a teacher. We love all of the seasons of MN and the different activities we can enjoy throughout the year. We especially love hiking, kayaking, disc golf, tennis, fishing, snowmobiling, and cross country skiing.

Why they chose this property

Duluth and the north/south shore of Lake Superior is our favorite place to travel. We settled on this property in Oliver, WI due to its proximity to Duluth, Superior, Jay Cook State Park, and being right on the lovely St. Louis River. Due to the minimal development on this stretch of the river, it is a great place to kayak, fish, and enjoy peacefulness of nature.

What makes this property unique

We have a love for old, historic homes and this house has all the charm you could want. It has high ceilings, lovely woodwork, and unique built-ins. Also, the size is great for 2-3 families to enjoy time together. The outdoor areas are great for yard games, grilling, and of course enjoying the lovely sights of the St. Louis River. Whether it is a perfect Duluth day, or overcast and a little rainy, we can enjoy the property and all it has to offer.