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Jay Cooke Cottage: Pets welcome, Close to Jay Cooke, park like yard & fire pit
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 6 51.1 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Esko, MN
- Jay Cooke State Park1 min drive
- Spirit Mountain13 min drive
- Black Bear Casino15 min drive
- Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)33 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Queen Futon
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Jay Cooke Cottage: Pets welcome, Close to Jay Cooke, park like yard & fire pit
We welcome you to the entire cottage and park like yard on jay cooke rd. We are located in a rural area in the small town of Esko, MN which is a family friendly community with forest spaces and woods between many of the residences
A few miles down the road you will find yourself in Jay cooke state park with the superior hiking trail (SHT) and the munger trail boasting several miles of rugged hiking paths and smooth blacktop paths for bikin, rollerblading etc.
The quiet neighborhood will help you enjoy star filled nights by the fire pit. Sounds of 'up north' nature and wildlife include the frogs singing in the spring. We have seen black bear off esko ramp 2024, and many bald eagles in front of the cottage 2024.
We have six camp and outdoori chairs, with outdoor and patio furniture including a hammock. This is your escape from the cities hustle and bustle but close enough to duluth mn and superior, wi or makes a great base to the north snd south shore.
Jay Cooke Cottage invites all outdoor enthusiasts to partake in miles of mountain biking, rollerblading, birding, hiking, nature trails, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, disc golf, horse trails, fishing, snowboarding, downhill skiing, rock hounding, kayaking, paddle boarding, great photography and much more.
Our kitchen is supplied with any utensil you would need to cook a meal for your whole family or group.
We have a coffee pot that brews by the pot or uses k-pods. If you wish to cook outside we have a charcoal grill and freestanding grill for over the fire pit.
The cottage was freshly redone in 2024 including local nature art, Himalayan salt lamps, secondary lighting, essential oil diffusers and a zen nature vibe.
Our cottage does NOT have any cameras your privacy.
Google verified distances from the jay cooke cottage to:
1.Jay Cooke Park Campground~2.6 mi
2.Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC)~16.9 miles via I-35 N
3. AMSOIL Arena ~ 16.8 miles via I-35 N
4. ☆Essentia Hospital☆ ~17 mi via I-35N
5.☆St Lukes Hospital☆ 17.8 mi via I-35N
6. COGGS Chambers Grove/Mission Creek Trailhead~ 6.1 miles via Hwy 210
7.Boy Scout Public Water access (two docks) 10.7 miles via Becks Rd
8. Spirt Mountain ~ 10.2 mi via I-35N
9. Mont Du Lac 6.8 miles via Hwy 210
10.Duluth Heritage Sports Center 14.8 mi via I-35N
11. Aerial Lift Bridge/Canal Park 17.2 miles via I-35N
12.Miller Hill mall~ 18.7 mi via I-35N
13. MCquade Small boat Harbor/Lake Superior 28.1 mi via I-35N
14. Brighton Beach Lake Superior
Via I35N 23.6 mi
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Colleges and Universities:
1. Fon Du Lac Tribal College ~ 7.2 mi via Hwy 210
2. (UMD)~ 20.1 miles via I-35N
3. (CSS) 18.9 miles via I-35N
4. (LSC) 17.0 mi via I-35N
5.(UWS) 16.7 miles via I-35N
We can't wait to have you!
~Mike and Andrea
A few miles down the road you will find yourself in Jay cooke state park with the superior hiking trail (SHT) and the munger trail boasting several miles of rugged hiking paths and smooth blacktop paths for bikin, rollerblading etc.
The quiet neighborhood will help you enjoy star filled nights by the fire pit. Sounds of 'up north' nature and wildlife include the frogs singing in the spring. We have seen black bear off esko ramp 2024, and many bald eagles in front of the cottage 2024.
We have six camp and outdoori chairs, with outdoor and patio furniture including a hammock. This is your escape from the cities hustle and bustle but close enough to duluth mn and superior, wi or makes a great base to the north snd south shore.
Jay Cooke Cottage invites all outdoor enthusiasts to partake in miles of mountain biking, rollerblading, birding, hiking, nature trails, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, disc golf, horse trails, fishing, snowboarding, downhill skiing, rock hounding, kayaking, paddle boarding, great photography and much more.
Our kitchen is supplied with any utensil you would need to cook a meal for your whole family or group.
We have a coffee pot that brews by the pot or uses k-pods. If you wish to cook outside we have a charcoal grill and freestanding grill for over the fire pit.
The cottage was freshly redone in 2024 including local nature art, Himalayan salt lamps, secondary lighting, essential oil diffusers and a zen nature vibe.
Our cottage does NOT have any cameras your privacy.
Google verified distances from the jay cooke cottage to:
1.Jay Cooke Park Campground~2.6 mi
2.Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC)~16.9 miles via I-35 N
3. AMSOIL Arena ~ 16.8 miles via I-35 N
4. ☆Essentia Hospital☆ ~17 mi via I-35N
5.☆St Lukes Hospital☆ 17.8 mi via I-35N
6. COGGS Chambers Grove/Mission Creek Trailhead~ 6.1 miles via Hwy 210
7.Boy Scout Public Water access (two docks) 10.7 miles via Becks Rd
8. Spirt Mountain ~ 10.2 mi via I-35N
9. Mont Du Lac 6.8 miles via Hwy 210
10.Duluth Heritage Sports Center 14.8 mi via I-35N
11. Aerial Lift Bridge/Canal Park 17.2 miles via I-35N
12.Miller Hill mall~ 18.7 mi via I-35N
13. MCquade Small boat Harbor/Lake Superior 28.1 mi via I-35N
14. Brighton Beach Lake Superior
Via I35N 23.6 mi
~▪︎~▪︎~▪︎~▪︎~▪︎~▪︎~▪︎~▪︎~▪︎~▪︎~▪︎~▪︎~▪︎~▪︎~▪︎~▪︎~
Colleges and Universities:
1. Fon Du Lac Tribal College ~ 7.2 mi via Hwy 210
2. (UMD)~ 20.1 miles via I-35N
3. (CSS) 18.9 miles via I-35N
4. (LSC) 17.0 mi via I-35N
5.(UWS) 16.7 miles via I-35N
We can't wait to have you!
~Mike and Andrea
Property manager
Mike Tegethoff
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
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About the area
Esko
Located in Esko, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Spirit Mountain and Proctor Golf Club and Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Gary New Duluth Park and Riverside Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Dungeon's End and Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad Historic Train Ride. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Esko, MN
What's nearby
- Jay Cooke State Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
- Spirit Mountain - 13 min drive - 15.5 km
- Black Bear Casino - 15 min drive - 19.1 km
- Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad Historic Train Ride - 18 min drive - 21.6 km
- Miller Hill Mall - 28 min drive - 32.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 14 min drive
- Buffalo House - 11 min drive
- Lost Tavern - 13 min drive
- Taco Bell - 13 min drive
- Dairy Queen - 13 min drive
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Reviews
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10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
27 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jessica L F.
25 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay with our dogs
Jessica L F.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sarah C.
16 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous Clean Stay Near Duluth
Sarah C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie G.
13 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jay Cooke Cottage
Stephanie G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alicia B.
30 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best vacation!
Alicia B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
jeffrey s.
19 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cottage
jeffrey s.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Beth B.
22 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly What We Needed
Beth B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
David P.
20 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good access to Duluth and Carlton County
David P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
hans n.
22 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easter 2025 weekend
hans n.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Erika B.
2 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect and cozy.
Erika B.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Katie F.
18 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin close to Duluth
Katie F.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Raku S.
20 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean!
Raku S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
scott d.
14 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute winterland cottage
scott d.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
patrick a.
21 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Duluth
patrick a.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Larry H.
5 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dry nose and quite
Larry H.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christian K.
12 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazingly accommodating
Christian K.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cole J.
26 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hosts and place
Cole J.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marian D.
17 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peacful Base Camp
Marian D.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca A.
8 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to Jay Cooke Park!
Rebecca A.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
clarita
4 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
clarita
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Theresa B.
10 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Theresa B.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mark I.
26 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, quiet stay!
Mark I.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kaia E.
15 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pre-Semester Get Away
Kaia E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Olivia M.
10 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick getaway
Olivia M.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Judith L. B.
27 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and relaxing.
Judith L. B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
About the host
Hosted by Mike Tegethoff

We have been living in this area for over 13 years and love connecting you to local gems where you can potentially find local swimming holes off of the superior hiking trail to the new beach on the st louis river. We love being able to fish, kayak, ski, snowboard and hike in this beautiful area.
Why they chose this property
We like that we are in the small and safe town of Esko, MN. The neighborhood has so much space for privacy and acres between most houses.. some great mt biking or road biking trails, kayaking the st louis river, to hiking the superior hiking trail are all close by.
It is nice to have a short cut to Duluth through Jay Cooke State Park to Chambers Grove, Mission Creek, the Boy Scout boat Landing and the munger boat landing as well. Good fishing options all around.
It is nice to have a short cut to Duluth through Jay Cooke State Park to Chambers Grove, Mission Creek, the Boy Scout boat Landing and the munger boat landing as well. Good fishing options all around.
What makes this property unique
There are bears in the area and we have spotted many bald eagles on the property. Our cottage is in Esko, MN not the west end of duluth compared to many other short term vacation rentals which brings a more restful vibe to your stay with less people to worry about. You are in a peaceful and recharging outdoor setting with the comforts of home with a loaded kitchen, bedrooms, bathroom with Minnesota charm directly outside Jay Cooke State Park.
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