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The Light Lake House located in the North Woods

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8288 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Lutsen, MN
  • Caribou Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • North Shore Winery
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Lutsen Mountains
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the area

Lutsen

With a stay at this vacation home in Lutsen, you'll be on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Superior and Superior National Forest. .This vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Caribou Lake and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Christine Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Caribou Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Christine Lake - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Superior National Golf Course - 13 min drive - 11.8 km
  • North Shore Winery - 13 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Lutsen Mountains - 18 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 125 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moguls Grille & Tap Room - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Fika Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Papa Charlie's Saloon & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Lutsen Scandinavian Lakeside Dining Room - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Moguls Ice Bar - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Light Lake House located in the North Woods

Snuggled on the shore of Caribou lake, this home is surrounded by water on two sides with over 500 ft. of lakeshore. The house combines stunning Scandinavian design with cozy touches to make you feel at home in the woods. The property features a detached sauna house, dock, canoe, kayak, deck, screen porch, and a long sweeping driveway. Located in Lutsen, MN- a short drive from the ski hill and 20 minutes from Grand Marais. The house has heated floors, vaulted ceilings, and sweeping window views from all sides.

This home has comfortable beds and three walk-in showers. It features natural stone, and North woods art from local artists, along with soaring hand-finished columns of cedar, fir, and pine that make the house feel like part of the forest. The floor to ceiling windows (over 75 in all) bring the outside in and showcase the natural beauty of the North Shore. We share the spot with a playful fox, a pair of loons, and other wonderful species of native wildlife. In the summer, the property is scattered with wildflowers and lupine as well as raspberries, blueberries, and thimble berries. We are located on a bend in the lake: paddle left to tour the quiet bay, cattails, and a beaver dam; right will take you out to the largest portions of Caribou lake. A perfect escape for a weekend away or a special occasion.

Lutsen has been our paradise our whole lives. We are so excited to share it with you!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a sauna or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property manager

Ann

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Light filled Lake House Nestled in the North Woods
Light-filled Lake House Nestled in the North Woods Lutsen

The Light Lake House located in the North Woods Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julia J., Saint Paul, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing hosts

We ran into a medical emergency and needed to cancel our visit at the last minute. The hosts for this property are so kind and accommodating for us I cant say enough for how communicative and empathetic they were to us. Couldn't ask for such better people to work with!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy L., Eden Prairie

Liked: Cleanliness

A slice of heaven!

We thoroughly enjoyed our annual trip to the North Shore and week-long stay at the Light Lake House. We love the location and privacy on Lake Caribou, the cozy accommodations, and proximity to local venues for winter activities. It never disappoints!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and Beautiful

Home was super clean and beautiful. We greatly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness

sendoff party

Wonderful location with modern touches. We fished hiked and enjoyed the outdoors
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee Anne L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved the light filled cottage !

Our family could not have found a more lovely, peaceful lake home to spend time together . From the moment we walked in we were blown away by the beautiful, clean, sunny spaces filled with so much attention to detail. We had everything we needed and more to cook our meals together, sauna daily , play games, enjoy the trees and lake views , canoe , swim, sauna and simply be together in our favorite Lutsen area of the Northshore. It was so convenient to our visit to Grand Marais, local winery and bike path for runs. The screen porch was a hit with our grandchild and each night we read books out there together . Cheryl & Ann were amazing with communication and so kind . We so appreciate them sharing their home with us. We will be back! David, Lee Anne & family
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine F., Woodbury

Liked: Cleanliness

Another wonderful stay

We love staying at the Ann’s cabin. Very peaceful and beautiful. Kitchen has everything you need. Very clean with great beds and linens. Special touch when arriving and having local products provided. Thanks for sharing your beautiful cabin. Kristine
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location, beautiful house

Lovely property, the natural light is gorgeous in the home. Amazing amenities and appliances. Loved the sauna.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Sling and A Ring

Lots of events took place this weekend while we stayed at the light lake house in Lutsen! My boyfriend and I got engaged, were able to celebrate as a family, share meals, plays games, etc! Come Saturday to go skiing, my fiancé ended up breaking his collarbone on a black diamond at Lutsen mountain. A trip for the books to say the least! We were happy with our stay at this property. It worked well for my family of eight plus four-legged friends. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful House and Surroundings

House has lots of great amenities. Owners are friendly, available, and easy to contact. Great location and experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing House

Light Filled House is amazing! Beautiful property and house. Gracious hosts! Thank you for an splendid weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Light-filled lake house

We had a great time at the light-filled lake house. The weather was wonderful and we made great memories and definitely will be back. The hosts were very responsive before and due our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy L., Eden Prairie

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent property!

This is our second stay in this beautiful home. We hope to continue our annual winter visit for family relaxation, snowshoeing on Caribou Lake, and skiing at Lutsen Mountain.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

George S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great fun for everyone! An absolute must stay!

This property is the cleanest most stocked and fun packed VRBO I’ve ever seen! Ann and Cheryl have thought about everything! Our family had a ton to do outside the cabin and inside 13/10! Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beyond Expectations

This property is STUNNING. I could have stayed a month! Cleanliness was *impeccable*, amenities were amazing, coziness was off the charts! I would go back any time of the year. Kitchen is exceptionally stocked and super fun to cook in with the island, fireplace is in the center of the room adding ambiance to the whole place. The house is suitable for two families with a small ktichenette in the lower level. We had a blast playing ping pong too! 10 out of 10 stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Max B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome stay! Pictures don’t do it justice!

Super easy process. Ann was very responsive and helpful when power went out due to a tree falling on the power line.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travis L., Minneapolis, MN USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect northern Minnesota vacation

This was our third time staying at this property, and once again, it was perfect! Beautiful home in an idyllic setting. The home is spacious and updated. Kitchen is stocked with anything you could need. The sauna felt wonderful after coming back from snowshoeing. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Whitney Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect home for a family get away!

Our family came to stay for a long weekend. We spent a couple days skiing together at Lutsen and this was a perfect place to stay. The home is beautiful, clean, cozy, and well appointed. The hosts are fabulous and gave us some great suggestions for what to do in the area. Highly suggest and can’t wait to go back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for us

We loved our stay! Everything about the property is perfect and we very much appreciated their love for dogs and allowing them to also enjoy the property. Thank you so much, we hope to be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Holiday Getaway

Excellent home with large, spacious areas. Sauna was great! Loved the theme and lake views, even if it was all snowed over. Very good communication with host and great instructions available for area.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful getaway

Beautiful light filled home nestled into gorgeous surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mayra M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Getaway

This home was the perfect size for our family and pets. Such a cozy experience. The views were spectacular and te house itself was beautiful. Will definitely return in the summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robbie H., Chicago, Illinois United States

Liked: Cleanliness

North shore gem

Loved the property! The house was beautiful and full of light! The sunsets were amazing. Fika coffee was about 5 minutes away on 61. Having a great coffee shop in the middle of wilderness is hitting the jackpot when you’re from Chicago!! many attractions are located a short distance from the property. Only negative, the docks were pulled (we visited week of oct 23, so understandable) so fishing was a bit challenging, but we were able to figure it out! We enjoyed our stay and will look forward to visiting again. Thanks again for the wonderful experience!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for a family get together

We enjoyed our family gathering at this location. Lots of space and a well equipped kitchen!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home and Amazing Hosts!

We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful home. It was the perfect space four our girlfriend getaway providing space to be all together but also spread out throughout the house and on the lakefront property. The bedrooms give you a sense that you are almost sleeping in the forest because of the large windows. The bathrooms were also a major highlight with our group. Anne and Cheryl are amazing hosts providing information about the home and suggestions about what to do in the area. We would highly recommend this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022