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Lakefront retreat, river/wood fireplace/hot tub

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A person relaxing in a hot tub under a starry sky with a view of a wooden cabin and trees.
A room with a large window overlooking a lake and a distant island. There are two wooden chairs in the foreground.
A kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinets, and pendant lighting.
A wooden-paneled dining room with a table set for four, large windows, and a ceiling fan.
A room with a view of the sea, two chairs with forest designs, a lamp, and a wooden table.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated lake views
    Relax with tranquil water views.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Superior

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Hovland, MN
  • Place, Pincushion Mountain
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, Gunflint Hills Golf Course
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Devil Track Lake
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Hovland

Located in Hovland, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Pincushion Mountain and Gunflint Hills Golf Course 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 Kadunce River State Wayside. Consider North House Folk School for a night out or Grand Marais Golf 'n' Stuff if you're travelling with kids. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Map
Hovland, MN

What's nearby

  • Cook County Court House - 34 min drive - 42.0 km
  • Pincushion Mountain - 37 min drive - 45.6 km
  • Gunflint Hills Golf Course - 38 min drive - 48.9 km
  • Cascade River State Park - 40 min drive - 47.8 km
  • Devil Track Lake - 44 min drive - 55.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Chicago Bay Marketplace - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Naniboujou Lodge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nanaboujou Lodge - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront retreat, river/wood fireplace/hot tub pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Lakefront retreat, river/wood fireplace/hot tub?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront retreat, river/wood fireplace/hot tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront retreat, river/wood fireplace/hot tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront retreat, river/wood fireplace/hot tub located?

Nestled on the beach, this Hovland holiday home is just steps away from Lake Superior and Superior National Forest. Grand Portage State Forest and Kadunce River State Wayside are also within 12 miles (20 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. 23 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a nice stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was very lovely- the setting on Lake Superior was superb and the home itself was very clean and comfortable. The hosts were good communicators as well we hope to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property, excellent location, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 September 2025
Thank you for the review Natalie!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was perfect for our family of 5. Hosts put effort into making sure the place is well stocked, everything down to small touches like some snacks for our kids, some drinks in the fridge, drinking water available (BYO would be completely reasonable), and plenty of dry chopped wood available. It's been a long time since I had a stay that felt this welcoming and thoughtful!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING location!! Kitchen/bathrooms/bedrooms CLEAN & essentials available. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view is fantastic, and house was comfortable for 6 adults. The homemade cinnamon rolls from the little store in Hovland made the stay perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2025
We are happy to hear you had an amazing stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place. Better than the pictures and the listing. Unbeatable location on the water, extremely well appointed on the inside. Everything you need in the kitchen for cooking. Yes, the hot tub is a bit of an art form to get to the right temp, but that’s part of the experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gem of a cabin!

Beautiful home, super clean, picturesque setting and fabulous hosts! We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 October 2024
Thank you so much for being the perfect guests. We hope you allow us to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place

We loved being right on the lake and the hot tub was fantastic! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2024
We appreciate your feedback on the wood-fired hot tub, and we appreciate you allowing us to host your family vacation!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place Awesome vacation

Couldn't be happier with our stay. Awesome owners and Awesome cabin. No issues at all. Amazing views. Cozy and fun! Lots of good local hikes!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2025
Thank you Adam; we cannot get enough of the Devil's Kettle hike just down the road. We hope you can return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

New fav

Fantastic shore location and beautiful property, We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2024
Thank you Rebecca; we appreciate the feedback and would be very happy to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were a group of 5 girlfriends on an annual trip! This cozy and clean cabin worked well for us to hangout together, chill, make meals, and rest up comfortably! Only a short drive to Grand Marais, State Parks, beaches and lots of trails available to checkout when we wanted to explore the area or dine out occasionally. Exactly as described, right on the water, with a spectacular view!
View from living room of cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2025
We are happy to hear you had a spectacular time, thank you for being great guests :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lakefront Retreat Hovland MN

This is a beautiful propertay and the home has been beautifully remodeled. Many welcoming spaces to relax, dine, and visit. We really enjoyed watching the lunar eclipse on the lake shore.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2024
We are happy you were able to relax on beautiful Lake Superior!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

“Superior” place to stay

This property was not only gorgeous but spotless! It is so well stocked I can’t imagine what you would need that it didn’t have. The view of the lake was picture perfect. Rockers on the front porch — became our favorite place We will certainly stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 October 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Drinking your morning coffee, while sitting in the rockers and taking in the view, is total relaxation!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was the best view in the area - the hot tub was the highlight at the end of the day after hiking - takes a little work (get the driftwood from the beach to get the fire started) but easy to figure out. Tiffany was very attentive throughout the trip. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2025
So glad to hear Derek, thank you! The preparation of the wood-fired hot tub is definitely part of the excitement before enjoying it :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home, well cared for and thought out. Everything you would need. Owners are extremely thoughtful and easy to communicate with. Easy check in and check out process. Easy access to so much to do around the area. We were a group of 7 who were 9-75. All enjoyed the time together.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2025
Thank you so much for your review and for leaving the cabin so clean!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We loved it!

We had a lovely stay. The home is thoughtfully appointed with everything we needed. It has comfortable beds and furnishings, a well stocked kitchen, and comfortable common areas. The kids also loved the wood fired hot tub. The owners are very responsive and welcoming and the view was perfect. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2024
Thank you so much for taking the opportunity to write a review; we are happy you enjoyed the wood-fired hot tub. We sincerely appreciate great guests like you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous north shore get away

What a beautiful spot. Everything was as described in the listing, plus the amenities they provided were wonderful - well stocked kitchen, towels to use with the hot tub, lots of games for kids and adults, and on and on. Great communication, too. I thought the wood fired hot tub might feel like a chore, but it didn't - we used it a ton and loved it. Such a special place, right on the lake and the river. We loved it and hope to be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2025
Thank you; it is great to know you had everything you needed for a relaxing family vacation!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular experience

If you’re looking for a relaxing experience up the north shore, look no more! Truly, our family needed a place to congregate since most of us live out of state and it was very accommodating. It has all the bells and whistles in the kitchen from sharp fabulous knives to a Darth Vader toaster…lol. The enclosed porch has a game table to a sofa that faces Lake Superior. Every night we enjoyed chatting by the fire place with enough room for all 7 of us. They have views from every aspect of their adorable cabin. When I tell you we were pleasantly surprised when we entered our code to enter the “barn” looking cabin is an understatement. Decorated very lovely and so very relaxing. Thank you for a wonderful experience, and we hope to return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 April 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are glad you were able to prepare great meals, and relax by the fire, while taking in the views. You were perfect guests; we truly hope your return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our time at Northern Lights Retreat! A very clean, well appointed, beautiful spot on the N shore. Began our days with coffee on the back deck, then found sea glass on the shore, relaxed in the hot tub and finished the day sitting around the fire pit. The perfect place to totally unwind. Hosts were quick to respond. We traveled with a toddler and a 4 yr old and we loved all the toys and books provided. All in all… a really great vacation home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best vacation! This property is right on Lake Superior and the river- my kids enjoyed fishing and swimming and we could watch them right from the house. We really enjoyed the wood fired hot tub nightly and nightly fires with plenty of wood available. The house was pristine with everything you could need and a great welcome basket with treats. There multiple beautiful waterfalls hiking nearby. They left a book with recommendations of things to do and I’m glad we followed them. Tap water not being potable was a bit of a pain- but there were 6 gallons of potable water there- so we only needed one more gallon.We stay at vrbos on most vacations and this was our nicest so far on such a gorgeous location!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2024
Thank you for allowing us to host you!
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