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Twin Cedars Lutsen, A Pet Friendly Aframe On Lake Superior, 3 miles To Ski Hill.

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Pulling into the circle driveway.
Our sign that marks the entrance. You'll have to come and hear our story.
Home sweet home...could be yours for awhile too.
Frank, our 'Welcome Bear'
The family room for cozy fires and movie night.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Twin Cedars Lutsen, A Pet Friendly Aframe On Lake Superior, 3 miles To Ski Hill.

Bedrooms.

The Master Bedroom has a king size bed, windows all around, 2 night stands, double dresser, large closet and tons of space.

Bedroom 2 has a full size bed, bedside table, large closet and small dresser.

Other sleeping accommodations:
1 Queen sized Air Bed that you choose the spot for.

Bathrooms.
Both are full baths one with walk in shower and one with full tub and shower. Both with lots of shelves for unpacking and getting settled in.
Kitchen is stocked with everything you need to feed large groups, we have a crock pot, griddle/grill, calphalon pots and pans, pizza wheel, mixers, blenders, all the appropriate utensils plus MORE...
Refrigerator/freezer
Stove top range and oven.
Microwave
Coffee maker
Toaster oven
Array of spices and cook books.
Please feel free to share your favorite "Cabin-ing" recipe.
The A-Frame boasts floor to ceiling windows with exceptional views making it a beautiful dining area with a convenient pass through window from the kitchen that can double as a breakfast bar
Amenities:
All linens provided 😊
Hair Dryer
32' flat screen in Family room.
Movie collection.
Book Collection.
Games, Puzzles and puzzle table.
Binoculars, viewing scope, and books on local plants, trees and wildlife.
Small stereo w Am/Fm,Cd, cassette :) USB ports you can plug in your own set lists.
"Retro record player" w a samll record collection.
Outside
Two Tiered Deck with comfortable lawn furniture and a propane grill.
Out the back door leading you through our yard is an easy loop foot path.
Your first stop would be our fire pit with Adirondack chairs and picnic table. There is a Nice grassy lawn area for yard games such as ladder ball and bocce.
On the east side of the property you can enjoy a secluded area in the pines to watch the waves crash on the rocks in the cove.
From there you can walk across a small foot bridge to a hammock in a tree or a seating area on the lake, then up a short climb to enjoy the a birds eye view from our comfy glider.
Leading back to the house you cross over another small bridge situated next to our charming 8ft seasonal waterfall.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
All ages are allowed.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
100 Pet Fee. Plz keep pets off furniture Thank you
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
A pet contract will be sent for you to sign prior to your stay.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

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Lutsen, MN

What's nearby

  • North Shore Winery - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Superior National Golf Course - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Caribou Lake - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Lutsen Mountains - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Alpine Slide - 12 min drive - 9.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Moguls Grille and Tap Room - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fika Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Papa Charlie's Saloon & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lockport Marketplace - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Lofty Gondola - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Twin Cedars Lutsen, A Pet Friendly Aframe On Lake Superior, 3 miles To Ski Hill. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Twin Cedars Lutsen, A Pet Friendly Aframe On Lake Superior, 3 miles To Ski Hill.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Twin Cedars Lutsen, A Pet Friendly Aframe On Lake Superior, 3 miles To Ski Hill.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Twin Cedars Lutsen, A Pet Friendly Aframe On Lake Superior, 3 miles To Ski Hill. located?

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 196 out of 203 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 203 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

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

Wonderful Lake Vacation

We enjoyed staying here so much! It was very clean and well-kept. My dogs loved exploring the large property, and the views of Lake Superior were incredible!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a great time at this dog-friendly property in Lutsen. It was comfortable and homey. Plenty of room for 3 adults and 2 pups to stretch out. Easy access to a variety of state parks, Grand Marais and an EV superfast charger in Tofte. The owner is kind and communicative. We spent a lot of time staring at the lake from the hammock and reading in the sun.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marian S.

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

Cozy place in the woods

This cabin is a cozy place in the woods. The owners have put their heart into assuring a nice stay. Very accommodating to pet owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce L.

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

Peaceful and Secluded

The storm had knocked over two trees. But home had a pretty shoreline, and you can see the other property's shore access, but the homes are pretty tucked in. We enjoyed a fire the final night, but it was kind of a drippy, cool weekend. Home is comfortable, and we loved the little kitchen and dining area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann T.

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

Relaxing Get Away

Wonderful cabin to hunker down on a very cold winter weekend. Very relaxing. Great communication with the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Beautiful views!

Loved the location! Very comfortable, beautiful, scenic location. Always love staying on the north shore. Only slight complaint is low water pressure, but that was not a big deal. Would book again :)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

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

Awesome

Very warm relaxing atmosphere!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

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

Wonderful

We loved Twin Cedars! The cabin is very comfortable and well-equipped. Great location - close to restaurants, grocery store and short drive to Grand Marais. The scenery and setting are incredible. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Spectacular View

Wonderfully relaxing stay on a beautifully, well kept property! Owners were easy to work with and responsive to any questions. The only draw back I have is that now others will want to stay making it more difficult for me to book in the future 😀.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

anthony n.

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

the best

we have stayed at Twin Cedars for the past 5 years. We have always had the best experiences to share. Twin Cedars has always been exceptionally clean and well kept, Becky and Jim have been easy to communicate with and extremely accommodating. The location is excellent for access to Lutsen (I prefer to ski, my wife and Rex lodge it). Happy lodgers. We will return often.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Amazing property!

Had the most wonderful time at Twin Cedars! Location was perfect for exploring the area and the property was so relaxing when we took advantage of down time. House was well stocked...had everything we needed. Owners are very responsive and so easy to work with. Thank you for sharing your home with us...we hope to return again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jay C.

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

Colors galore

Our stay at this property was awesome. It’s in a perfect location for exploring the area and seeing lots of fall colors. The house is quite comfortable, with plenty of space for the three of us. The kitchen is very well stocked with necessities and there are tons of games, puzzles, movies and books to enjoy when you’re not out exploring.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie P., Minneapolis

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

Phenomenal find!

A wonderful cabin nestled in the woods on Superior. Excellent games/puzzles/books & DVDs. Fully stocked kitchen with anything you might need (including tons of spices). The gated deck is a huge plus as we could sit outside with the dogs. Super pet friendly & a perfect location near great hikes.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cathy K.

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

Gorgeous property

Lovely home and property. Loved the various seating areas outside. Great fire pit. Lots of pretty wildflowers and mature trees. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to cook/grill with. Comfy beds. FreeZer drawer needs to be fixed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

gabe F.

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

Stay on lake superior

This place is amazing! I can't emphasis enough how unique and beatiful the outdoor space is at this property. We were here in late June. There's been a fair ammount of rain lately, and the creek/waterfall that runs thourgh the yard was in full swing. I did cold plunges in lake superior every morning. We hit the alpine slide at lutsen, and did a few hikes in the area. What a great trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan O.

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

Gorgeous shoreline and natural gardens

This property has it all. Beautiful Lake Superior shoreline with lots of ways to enjoy it (fire ring, picnic area, strategically placed seating and hammock), little trails, natural landscape, profuse wildflowers, wrap around deck with birdfeeders, tasteful interior with great room and separate livingroom/TV area. Master bedroom very comfortable. It is set back from the road and feels very private. We loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

Pefect for weekend at Lutsen Mountains

This property worked out great for our group and 2 dogs. It is close to the ski hill (about a 5-8 minute drive) and has a beautiful view of the lake. It slept all of us comfortably. The kitchen is well stocked with plates, utensils and appliances, so we were able to bring up all of our meals and cook full breakfasts and dinners. There's even a playstation 3 (which can also play blu-rays, of course) to game on or watch movies. There is no internet or TV subscription, but we didn't mind. We'd not hesitate to rent this property again for next year!

10/10 Excellent

anthony n.

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

winter get-away

Becky and Jim are excellent hosts. We were taken care of immediately for little items. We thoroughly enjoyed the shores of Gitchi-Goomie from the warm comforts of Twin Cedars (and a Spruce). Although lacking a hot tub, the accomodations are exceptional, a home in the woods away from home. I enjoy the proximity to Lutsen, Constance enjoys access to Hallmark and spending time with Rex. We enjoy stopping to shop and visit Hans at edgewater trading co in Tofte, and the live music at Cascade lodge. We are regulars and will continue to be thanks to the warm hospitality of Becky and Jim.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara O., Minneapolis

A wonderful retreat

My husband and my daughters and son-in law spent a long weekend at Twin Cedars( except one is a Spruce) and had such a great time, the place was clean, comfortable cozy and felt like home, very welcoming. We just loved the outdoor space. it showed so much respect for the natural world and it felt lush and magical. The kitchen was well stocked with spices and pots and pans. We cooked all of our meals and had two wonderful fires at night, we would have had more but rain didn't allow. Becky and Jim were so easy to work with and gracious, we will be back with another entry in the guest book. MY dog Maddie loved walking thew rocky shore line and exploring the paths. I would highly recommend it.

10/10 Excellent

Reid B., United States

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

One of our favorites

This is one of our favorite spots. My wife and I rented the cabin 2 years ago. We didn’t visit last year because she was pregnant and not feeling well, but we couldn’t wait to make it this year and bring our 7 month old son. I’m a huge fan of the place. It’s big enough that you don’t feel trapped if it’s raining, but is still quaint and has the up north cabin feel. The location is awesome... wooded lot on Lake Superior (we love sitting by the water and walking on the rocks), only 20-25 minutes to Grand Marais, and less than 5 minutes to Lutsen. We had a couple minor issues, but not worth listing or changing my review. Becky was great to communicate with. We plan in being back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

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

Great size A Frame!

We really enjoyed our stay at this great A frame house/cabin. Just enough space for everyone to sleep and be comfortable as well and together to enjoy each other. Also enough space and locations in the cabin where those teens and seek refuge and be alone when needed. Great bonfire area right next to the lake; as well as exploring on the large Superior rocks! Which were so much fun for the kids and dog. Really loved that the bed linens and bathroom towels were included, well stocked kitchen for baking brownies and cooking. Loved the kitchen dining area with the full wall seating. You know everyone always wants to be in the kitchen and this was a great space for that with family and kids playing games and others who wanted to be there and watch but not play! Living room area was fantastic as well on those nights where the mosquitoes just wounds allow a fire to gather and watch movies! Great back deck for those mornings with coffee the dog and watching the birds and listening to the water. Close to all the great Mnt Biking locations; as well as Grand Marias! Definitely would come back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy cozy place right on Lake Superior. We have stayed here a couple of times and plan to go back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This pet-friendly property was quiet, clean, cute and cozy. The views and yard are amazing. The host is kind and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our favorite place to vacation on the north shore. Love everything about the house and the location. Already booked a week in 2026 (3rd year in a row) :) Really appreciate how stocked the house is and all the little things, feels much more like home. Also so happy that the house is pet friendly!Zero complaints, only positives.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Weather was amazing, fall colors brilliant and property was so beautiful.We will be back again- thanks for sharing your house!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Becky

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Both Jim and I grew up in the Chicago area and live in the City now.
My husband Jim has been traveling to the North Shore since he was boy and has great memories of his family vacations there.
My first trip to the North Shore was just after we were married 15 years ago. I fell in love with area immediately and never wanted our vacations to come to an end.

Why they chose this property

We have been looking for the perfect house and piece of property ever since our first trip up together. Finally our dream came true this past year.
Growing up in, and living in Chicago now, we love the fact, that when at Twin Cedars we can't see our neighbors. That was very important to us.
We try to get to Twin Cedars every chance we get but in the mean time want to share this beautiful piece of the North Shore with you.

What makes this property unique

I remember vividly my first glimpse of Lake Superior right from the driveway. As I walked down the gentle sloping path into the yard for the first time, I saw a cute little footbridge crossing over a seasonal creek. Not only did I have a beautiful, walkable, ledge rock shore stretching out in front of me but a babbling brook as well.
As I strolled up the small creek bed lined with stones and wild roses I realized we had a small Springtime waterfall located just off the deck. This is one of my husbands favorite things to enjoy while grilling.
Inside the house is all 'Knotty pine' that gives you that true 'Up North' feeling.
This is a 1960's custom built house with lots of fun interesting features. With the updated track lighting you can either do some fine needle work and reading or have a cozy family movie night.
Both the Family room and A-Frame have fantastic views of the lake. Just off the A-Fame are a few bird feeders rigged to attract a variety of species and with windows all around being from floor to ceiling the bird watching can be exceptional. It sometimes feels like you are in your own tree house.
The Family room has a huge picture window that looks out over the deck and Lake Superior. You can see all the way to the Horizon here.
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