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The Perfect Location for your North Shore Experience

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Interior
Interior
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8325.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Two Harbors, MN
  • Place, Iona's Beach Scientific and Natural Area
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Split Rock Lighthouse State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Gooseberry Falls State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #3

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Loft

1 King Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Hall Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Powder Room

Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Perfect Location for your North Shore Experience

On the Waters Inn, just steps from the “Big Lake” is the perfect location for those who seek to immerse themselves in the Northland experience. Two very popular state parks are located on either side of the Inn; Gooseberry Falls (1.4 miles) to the south and Split Rock (4.7 miles) to the north. These two parks are connected by the Gitchi-Gami State Trail, a paved walking, hiking, biking path that can be accessed by simply walking up our driveway. This trail also connects you with the Superior Hiking Trail, Iona’s Nature Area (.5 miles), a beautiful pink rhyolite beach, and Twin Points Water Access (.25 miles) where sea kayakers can access the Lake Superior State Water Trail.
After enjoying the beauty of the Northland, take rest in our 3,500 square foot executive home. The home includes 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Each room was designed to reveal a picture postcard of Lake Superior, especially the Great Room with its 14 foot high windows and 180 degree view. The master bedroom includes a king-sized bed, an en suite bathroom and spa tub. The upstairs flat also includes a king, futon, and couch with an en suite bathroom. The main floor includes two other queen bedrooms and a private bathroom. To further the Northland experience, we have handpicked all of the prints and pictures found in the inn revealing the iconic places of the North Shore.
The modern open concept kitchen boasts all stainless steel appliances and wine fridge. The 4x7 foot granite topped island will provide the room you need to create your own one of a kind meal. Cabinets and drawers are well stocked with utensils, glass and stemware, plates, baking and serving dishes. The Inn also has Blue-tooth and WiFi accessibility. We also provide eco-friendly soaps, linens, Keurig coffee machine, and a hair dryer in every bathroom.
As the day closes, enjoy some late night conversation on the 3 season porch as you listen to the wash of the waves and watch the lights of the iron boats as they glide by. You can also relax on the 400 sq. foot attached deck that overlooks the lake, or relax and play some yard games in our new 2500 sq. foot green space, complete with pergola.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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Two Harbors, MN

What's nearby

  • Iona's Beach Scientific and Natural Area - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gooseberry Falls Visitor Center Theater - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Split Rock Lighthouse State Park - 9 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Gooseberry Falls State Park - 11 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Stoney Point - 13 min drive - 14.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Rustic Inn Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Grand Superior Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lake Superior Burger Co. - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fish Lips Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Ice Bar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Perfect Location for your North Shore Experience pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Perfect Location for your North Shore Experience?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Perfect Location for your North Shore Experience?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Perfect Location for your North Shore Experience located?

Situated on a lake, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Superior and Iona's Beach Scientific and Natural Area. Split Rock Lighthouse State Park and Gooseberry Falls Visitor Center Theater are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 227 out of 240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 240 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 240 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Seth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is a great location for enjoying the entire North Shore. We love it there.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay. Very clean, comfortable and perfect fit for our family of 8. Was our first time staying but won’t be our last!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spacious house amazing views! Clean, well stocked and very responsive owners. Located between Gooseberry Falls and Split Rock, easy drive to Two Harbors, Duluth, Grand Marais, Lutsen, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth and Lousette S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great experience. The property is very well appointed, beautiful decor and extra clean. It was exactly as described and even better. We had 4 sibling couples and had some wonderful meals and lots of great experiences gathered around the table and in front of the fireplace. The host was excellent at communicating with us and the whole process was perfect. Would recommend this host and property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was amazing! Beautiful views, so much space, everything you needed in the kitchen. We especially loved the screened in porch, fire pit and deck. The house was very clean as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property! Spacious, well stocked, amazing outdoor space and phenomenal views. Pictures do not do it justice.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous time on the North Shore! The house was beautiful and comfortable; we were able to enjoy outdoor spaces, the lovely views and we had adequate sleeping space inside as well. We were close to state parks, dining (about 15-20 minutes) and able to explore the area with ease. Would love to visit again! The pictures don't do the property justice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret W.

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

Book club retreat

7 ladies celebrating our 10th anniversary of our book club.Beautiful breathtaking views of Lake Superior from the moment you walk through the front door and from most of the rooms.Large well organized kitchen with utensils and cookware.Screened porch with blankets .Comfortable beds.Walking/biking trail just a few feet away.Perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie E.

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

Waterfall tour

The house beautiful with an amazing view of the lake. 4 bedrooms with 4 bathrooms makes it great for group lodging. Perfect location for hitting the northshore waterfalls. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary O.

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

College friends get away

Wow - the house is beautiful and spacious with breath taking views of the lake. We enjoyed our time together cooking, playing games, walking trails, catching up, and taking in the views. The house was perfect!!! The hosts are very responsive and helpful to any questions we had. Thank you for the use of your house!!! Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sybil G.

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

Vacation home

Good vacation home
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Great property

Great property with incredible views! Perfectly located!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob F.

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

4-peat

This is our 4th stay here, so we clearly love it. Big, open, clean, stocked, amazing views.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faith W.

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

Fantastic!

My friends and I have stayed at this beautiful property multiple times and continue to enjoy both the home and gorgeous view of Lake Superior.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracie S.

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

Excellent property

We had a fabulous stay! Well equipped, very comfortable bedding, and located close to state parks. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucas T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for a mid-size group. We had 4 adults and 2 young children. The upstairs room has a trundle bed, that worked well for our young kids with us nearby and the other adults had their own spaces downstairs. There is not much yard, so kids played inside/on deck. There are stairs down to the lake, leading to some steep rocks. I wouldn't trust kids down there unsupervised. Big kitchen, great views, nice location. Right on the bike path, with easy access to Gooseberry and Split Rock by bike or Iona by foot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorie B.

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

Very relaxing

We stayed here to celebrate a family birthday (70 something) coming from 3 different Midwest locations. House location offered many options for things to do and places to eat. At the house we enjoyed the campfire sitting area down by the lake, the screened porch, and the comfortable living area inside. Lots of space inside with comfortable bedrooms. One suggestion would be to have some outdoor chairs on the deck that would be a little easier to get in and out of. The white chairs on the deck were a bit hard for the older members of our group to use. The key box was finicky to open and mounted too low on the wall. These are minor issues. We enjoyed our stay and would readily come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

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

Wonderful house right on Lake Superior

We had a winter retreat with friends on the north shore. This was the perfect place for our group. The house was in a great location, had everything we needed and had magnificent views of the lake. We loved the house and our host was very helpful and responsive. Thanks for the use of your house…
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

80th Birthday gathering

Great time was had by all.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli M.

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

Beautiful location

Beautiful view and spacious accommodations inside and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy & Bill F.

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

French

Everything went very well. We all enjoyed our stay. We can easily recommend to everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystalyn B.

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

Amazing!

Wonderful, big, spacious home. 100% worth the stay and right on the lake. Close to Gooseberry Falls and Two Harbors downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari B.

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

Empty Nester Getaway

Great views of Lake Superior and very close to Gooseberry Falls and Splitrock Lighthouse. Comfortably slept 4 couples with seating inside and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Joe Reimer

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