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Rugged Superior North Shore Base Camp - 4 Beds

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Exterior
Exterior
Room
Dining
Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire cabin

1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Hovland, MN
  • Judge Magney State Park
    19 min drive
  • Grand Portage State Forest
    35 min drive
  • Cook County Court House
    36 min drive
  • Grand Marais, MN (GRM-Cook County)
    56 min drive

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About the area

Hovland

Located in Hovland, this cabin is in a rural location, a 1-minute drive from Superior National Forest and 8 minutes from Lake Superior. .This cabin is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Judge Magney State Park and 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from Grand Portage State Forest.
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What's nearby

  • Judge Magney State Park - 19 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Grand Portage State Forest - 35 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Grand Marais Art Colony - 36 min drive - 37.3 km
  • Cook County Court House - 36 min drive - 37.4 km
  • Devil Track Lake - 48 min drive - 46.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Chicago Bay Marketplace - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rugged Superior North Shore Base Camp - 4 Beds

Secluded dry (no plumbing), four mattresses (no sheets or pillows) cabin in Moose Valley 2 miles up from the North Shore. 40 Mins away from the Boundry Waters this base camp is ideal for hikers, canoers, hunters, fishermen, or people that want seclusion. Solar-powered with a back-up generator. Property abuts Superior National Forrest. Woodstove for heat. Firepit and free use of aluminum canoe and canoeing gear. This place is ideal for outdoor adventurous people, however, it is not for everyone.
The space
This place is a rugged remote base cabin that is a dry, cozy, and compact place to sleep and cook while you explore the wild around you. No plumbing but there is an outhouse and utility sink that drains into a bucket for washing up.
The cabin is pack in and pack out everything.
Guest access
Guest have the cabin on over 8 acres to themselves.
Other things to note
This base camp is pack in and pack out EVERYTHING. There is no cleaning charge or service you it is to be used on an honor system basis, clean up after yourself. There will be a charge of $50/hr + travel $200 min if left dirty or garbage etc. is left.
Make yourself comfortable in your cabin, featuring a refrigerator and a DVD player. There's a private patio.
This cabin offers designated smoking areas.

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bathrooms

  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Firepit

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Kayaking on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Rugged Superior North Shore Base Camp - 4 Beds Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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7.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Rory H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Be prepared before you book
We were really excited about this property. However looks were definitely deceiving. Pros: -Really beautiful environment and very peaceful. -You have electricity - Travel camping stove and two blankets provided. -Dvd Player and Tv -Fridge Cons: -No plumbing -Fly infestation -Mice issue -Floor was sticky and dead flies everywhere. -Was not cleaned beforehand so we had to clean ourselves. -The way the cabin is built looks rushed and it made it feel very unstable. As if it were built quickly and not thought through. -Almost all fuxtures are on hinges?? -The stand the holds the fride, dvd player, and tv is built so high up that you either have to stand to see or lean back. -The mattresses were tolerable, but the frames were rough to sleep on and very poorly built. Me and a frend sat on it together for a few minutes and it immediately started cracking. Plus the legs were also on hinges that swung out and only one of the beds had the legs lock in place. Which made the bed incredibly wobbly. -Further into mouse problem, there's droppings everywhere. As well as fly carcasses and a couple mice skittering about. It was unnerving.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and quiet
Beautiful spot in the north woods of Minnesota
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANA S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Seclusion
If you need to get away and have no cell service with a chance to be away with no interruptions this is the place! We loved it and our teenager did have a moment after realizing there was zero service. It was great to watch our kids connect with little to no electronics. This place was secluded and extremely peaceful. Pack all the things and you will survive!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly as described!
Exactly as described! They did a really good job letting me know exactly what was needed, they answered all my questions about no potable water on site and the need for firewood. The cabin is very comfortable and was perfect for my need of a place to stay to go hiking, it’s a beautiful location. The only thing I wished would have been different is that there was an actual blue number at the end of the driveway letting me know I had arrived. I drove for quite a while trying to figure out where the location of the property was since the number was missing from the end of the drive. Because there is no cell service I had to drive all the way back toward Grand Marais to get back in range (I have Verizon) to be able to call the caretakers and ask them where the property was located. Which they did, and I was able to get to it straight away. But the address listed on VRBO is not visible on the road to get to the cabin. I highly recommend this cabin if the description meets your needs, you will be very happy with your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022