10/10 Excellent
Erik P.
7 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot on Lake Superior
Erik P.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
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Croftville Road Cottages #1. On the Shore of Lake Superior. Cozy and Romantic.
Lakefront cottage with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 60.6 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Grand Marais, MN
- Place, Devil Track River15 min walk
- Place, Lutsen Mountains41 min drive
- Place, Eagle Mountain Trailhead58 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 2
1 Double Sofa Bed
Croftville Road facing Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Lake facing bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
Croftville Road Cottages #1. On the Shore of Lake Superior. Cozy and Romantic.
Located 80 feet from Lake Superior’s beach, Cottage #1 provides the gentle sound of breaking waves hitting the shore. There is a spectacular open view of Superior on the right with a large spruce tree on the left. Only walking paths, natural vegetation, and rocks separate you from the water. A stairway provides easy access to the 540ft of rocky beach. In front of Cottage #1 is a fire circle with comfortable seating and a charcoal grill. The front bedroom features a queen bed, a romantic gas stove, and a lakeside patio door. The living room has a decorative gas stove and a picture window looking out upon the lake. It is furnished with a plush futon, 2 wingback chairs, a smart TV with access to the internet (no broadcast TV), a DVD player, and a dinette set. The rear of the cottage has a fully equipped kitchen, a bathroom with a shower, and a bedroom with a full-size bed. This four-season cottage is open all year, decorated with a nautical theme, and has wireless internet access. An artesian well provides excellent water for drinking. Cottage #1 sleeps up to 6 people (2 on the futon) with all linens provided.
Rates and Policies:
• Longer stays are better for us as hosts. Many hosts simply require 3 night minimum stays. However, we choose to accept 1 or 2 night short stays but charge more for short stays.
• There is a 20% discount for 7 or more night stays. This discounted rate is included in your original quote when you request a 7 or more night stay.
• We have a 2 night minimum stay on weekends and a 3 night minimum stay on holidays and special events.
• We have no cleaning fee. Our cleaning costs are figured into our nightly rates. We do charge for extra guests.
• We are required to collect 12.375% in state and local sales taxes. Vrbo collects and pays 8.375% of that total. The remaining 4% Vrbo collects for us and we pay to the county. All of these show up as lodging taxes on your quote/bill.
• As hosts, we pay a 5% commission to Vrbo. This has been included in our pricing and will not show up on your quote/bill.
Cottage #1 is one of 8 vacation rentals at Croftville Road Cottages. There are 3 cottages plus the inn with 5 vacation suites, an office, and owners quarters. Croftville Road Cottages is owned and operated by Teresa and Mike Chmelik who live on-site. The inviting and romantic cottages and suites are impeccably clean and meticulously maintained. Croftville Road Cottages offers an experience reminiscent of days past when small mom and pop resorts were found all along the North Shore. However, the cozy cottages and luxurious inn suites are among the finest vacation rentals along Lake Superior. Croftville Road Cottages is conveniently located just 3 miles from downtown Grand Marais on the lakeside of scenic Croftville Road known by locals as the "walking road".
Come relax by a fire. Hike along the beach. Enjoy the ever-changing sights and sounds of the lake. Please contact Teresa and Mike with any questions you might have. They look forward to your stay winter, spring, summer, or fall at Croftville Road Cottages.
Rates and Policies:
• Longer stays are better for us as hosts. Many hosts simply require 3 night minimum stays. However, we choose to accept 1 or 2 night short stays but charge more for short stays.
• There is a 20% discount for 7 or more night stays. This discounted rate is included in your original quote when you request a 7 or more night stay.
• We have a 2 night minimum stay on weekends and a 3 night minimum stay on holidays and special events.
• We have no cleaning fee. Our cleaning costs are figured into our nightly rates. We do charge for extra guests.
• We are required to collect 12.375% in state and local sales taxes. Vrbo collects and pays 8.375% of that total. The remaining 4% Vrbo collects for us and we pay to the county. All of these show up as lodging taxes on your quote/bill.
• As hosts, we pay a 5% commission to Vrbo. This has been included in our pricing and will not show up on your quote/bill.
Cottage #1 is one of 8 vacation rentals at Croftville Road Cottages. There are 3 cottages plus the inn with 5 vacation suites, an office, and owners quarters. Croftville Road Cottages is owned and operated by Teresa and Mike Chmelik who live on-site. The inviting and romantic cottages and suites are impeccably clean and meticulously maintained. Croftville Road Cottages offers an experience reminiscent of days past when small mom and pop resorts were found all along the North Shore. However, the cozy cottages and luxurious inn suites are among the finest vacation rentals along Lake Superior. Croftville Road Cottages is conveniently located just 3 miles from downtown Grand Marais on the lakeside of scenic Croftville Road known by locals as the "walking road".
Come relax by a fire. Hike along the beach. Enjoy the ever-changing sights and sounds of the lake. Please contact Teresa and Mike with any questions you might have. They look forward to your stay winter, spring, summer, or fall at Croftville Road Cottages.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Parking available
Lake view
Barbecue
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- Parking available
- Barbecue
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10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (27 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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 are allowed on site
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
About the area
Croftville
Located in Croftville, this cottage is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Devils Track Falls State Wayside, while Cook County History Museum and Sivertson Gallery are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Cook County Public Tennis Courts, or consider a night out at North House Folk School. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
Grand Marais, MN
What's nearby
- Devil Track River - 15 min walk - 1.2 km
- Grand Marais Art Colony - 6 min drive - 7.0 km
- Pincushion Mountain - 10 min drive - 10.2 km
- Lutsen Mountains - 41 min drive - 47.7 km
- Eagle Mountain Trailhead - 58 min drive - 42.3 km
Restaurants
- Voyageur Brewing Company - 6 min drive
- The Fisherman’s Daughter - 6 min drive
- Dockside Fish Market - 6 min drive
- Java Moose Espresso Cafe - 6 min drive
- Blue Water Cafe - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Tiara B.
22 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute and romantic
Tiara B.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Christine R.
29 December 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday get-together
Christine R.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Blair L.
12 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls weekend getaway
Blair L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Heidi G.
10 January 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and perfect
Heidi G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Regina and Mark W.
3 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal North Shore stay
Regina and Mark W.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Brian E.
6 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday getaway
Brian E.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Dana S.
13 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little cabin on Lake Superior
Dana S.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Mary R.
14 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Waterfalls
Mary R.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Shannon C.
9 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Property
Shannon C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Connie S.
6 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Connie S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Julie M.
21 April 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Off-Season Cottage
Julie M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Beth J.
16 February 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy pit stop for hiking and skiing on the northshore
Beth J.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
Bobby M.
8 January 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter Getaway
Bobby M.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
10/10 Excellent
Dennis S.
5 November 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay at a beautiful property
Dennis S.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
Timothy M.
11 January 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin on the Big Lake
Timothy M.
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
2 October 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
so close to the Lake..beautiful sunrises, cozyo cabin
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
michael a.
3 September 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Vacation
michael a.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Shelly l.
18 June 2019
Wonderful hosts and excellent accommodation
Shelly l.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
10/10 Excellent
Mary Jane S.
22 April 2019
lovely cottage
Mary Jane S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth A.
4 February 2019
Lovely cottage on Lake Superior
Elizabeth A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
About the host
Hosted by Teresa and Mike Chmelik
Teresa and Mike Chmelik are the owners and operators of Croftville Road Cottages. They live in the owners quarters of their inn. In an era when most mom and pop resorts along Lake Superior are being closed, Teresa and Mike have built Croftville Road Cottages from a former resort property that had been unoccupied for 10 years. At the same time they have raised their children along Lake Superior in a small town setting and kept outside employment to support themselves while building their business. 2018 marks the first year that Croftville Road Cottages has finally fully supported them. They have done as much of the renovations, repairs, and construction as they can themselves. When that has not sufficed, Teresa and Mike have relied on the help of family, friends, and skilled local craftsmen.
Why they chose this property
Teresa and Mike long dreamed of having a resort on Lake Superior. Grand Marais had always been a special place for them. For Teresa, her parents had met as students at the Grand Marais Art Colony in the early 1950's. For Mike, Grand Marais had always been the gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. The Chmeliks with the help of their good friends purchased their dream property in July 2003. It was a former resort property unoccupied for 10 years. That summer and fall was spent making the house habitable while living in a borrowed camper trailer until Halloween. The next 3 years were used to clean up the property and extensively renovate the cottages. Croftville Road Cottages opened for business in 2007. In 2011 the Chmeliks decided to reconstruct the house into the main inn for the resort providing living quarters, an office, and 5 vacation suites. In June they bought a travel trailer to live in and serve as an office during the expansion. With a variance granted, the Chmeliks secured financing in June 2013 after the deconstruction and demolition of the old house had already begun. Construction for the inn began in August. The Chmeliks moved into the partially completed inn in October 2016. The first 2 vacation suites in the inn opened in June 2017 and remaining 3 in July 2018.
What makes this property unique
We offer an experience reminiscent of days past when small mom and pop resorts were found all along the North Shore. However, our cozy cottages and luxurious suites are among the finest vacation rentals along Lake Superior. The inviting and romantic cottages and suites are impeccably clean and meticulously maintained. Nestled on 540ft of rocky shoreline, we are conveniently located just 3 miles from downtown Grand Marais on the lakeside of scenic Croftville Road known as the "walking road".
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