With a stay at this vacation home in South Range, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Lake Superior. .This family-friendly vacation home is 25 mi (40.3 km) from University of Minnesota Duluth and 25.3 mi (40.7 km) from Miller Hill Mall.
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center - 39 min drive - 36.6 km
Aerial Lift Bridge - 41 min drive - 37.8 km
University of Minnesota Duluth - 43 min drive - 40.4 km
Getting around
Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 49 min drive
Restaurants
Rapids Riverside Restaurant & Bar - 23 min drive
R Place Store & Bar - 18 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.
Timber Frame House overlooking Lake Superior, 20 miles from downtown Duluth
Beautiful timber-framed house with over 3900+ square feet, plus another 1100+ square feet in the guest house. Includes both buildings and 550 feet of private lake shore. It is located at the end of a 3 mile long gravel road. Quiet. Secluded. Private. Come enjoy a beautiful escape on the south shore of Lake Superior. NOW with high speed wifi! Literally 100 times faster than our old DSL (starlink- 253 mbps on July 3, 2024)!
This home was built entirely from locally harvested white pine in 2002. Approximately 100 feet to Lake Superior's sandy shoreline. 10 Queen beds with three custom made bunk beds will be enough to fit your whole family and then some.
Sauna, swimming, camp fires, and star gazing... all to your hearts’ content at this secluded retreat.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a sauna or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this vacation home include an arcade/game room, barbecue grills, and bike parking.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
Kris Hoffman
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Sauna
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchenette
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
7 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
5.5 bathrooms
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Wood stove
Entertainment
DVD player
Games
Smart TV
Stereo
Video games
Video library
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible parking space
Area rugs in public areas
Hardwood flooring in public areas
In-room accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the bay
Near the marina
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Bicycle parking
Billiards/pool table
Golf
Kayak
Snow sports gear
Table tennis
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Motor boating 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)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Bed sheets changed on request
Bicycle parking
Comprehensive recycling policy
Garden
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Towels (changed on request)
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Currently no cribs or high chairs.
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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Large gatherings must be indoors after sundown.
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 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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Timber Frame House overlooking Lake Superior, 20 miles from downtown Duluth Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
George B., Twin Cities
2 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Time!
Crazy weather but we had a ball!
George B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Monica M.
9 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Large Family Stay
This house is great for a large group. It has a nice sized kitchen (which includes many kitchen appliances including a waffle iron, panini maker, hand mixer, etc.) and two big tables for eating. A great room that can fit many people and a downstairs area with a pool table, ping pong table, and an assortment of board games. There is a beautiful view of Lake Superior (at least in the winter with no leaves on the trees) and it is just a short walk through the woods to the lake. Overall a great stay. The only thing of note is that even though the house accommodates many people there are only 3 showers and one of those showers is accessed through the master bedroom. Two of the other bathrooms just had bathtubs. But, if you don't have a lot of people who need to get through the shower all at once, you should be good.
Monica M.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jessica J.
6 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Jessica J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joseph S.
3 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Joseph S.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Danielle P.
20 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious, comfortable, entertaining -- all around excellent
As each family arrived, they commented some variation on 'wow, this is nicer than the photos!'We visited for a long weekend with four families (8 adults, 13 children) to ski nearby. There was plenty of space to spread out and lots of room for the children to play - ping pong, darts, board games, snow fort building etc. The sauna was lovely and could fit almost all the adults. Plenty of seating, plenty of blankets and pillows, plenty of beds. Kris was very responsive and helpful. It snowed while we were there, but we were able to make it out of the driveway and gravel road. Overall a top-notch place to stay with a crowd.
Danielle P.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Seth K.
6 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay for Large Group
The team had a wonderful stay and really appreciated all the amenities. We've stayed here for the past couple of years and have enjoyed every year since.
Seth K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Scott S.
3 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
New Year's on Superior
This was the perfect location for a large group to relax and welcome in 2025. We enjoyed hiking to the shore, games, and enough space for all of us to gather around the fire. The kitchen was adequate to feed everyone and there were seats enough for all to enjoy meals together. The large TV downstairs was great for a few wanting to watch a football game.
Scott S.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Heather M.
23 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Christmas Stay
Our family of 7 adults and 4 littles had the perfect Christmas stay. Tons of room to spread out or all hangout in one space together. Lots to do to stay entertained and busy, with plenty of room to sneak away for a nap or to get a good night's sleep.
Heather M.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Patty C.
30 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice big house for extended family gathering
Great place for extended family gathering! Basement had pool table and ping pong which was fun got multi generational games. Massive leather couch was great for sitting in front of the fireplace! 2 of bedrooms upstairs had a wall that didn’t go to the top of the ceiling so not private.
Patty C.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nicole W.
14 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Dad's 80th
The property was PERFECT in accommodating our large family - it was quite a feat getting all of us together to celebrate our Dad's 80th birthday!
Both houses were clean and extremely comfortable. All the amenities you could ask for were provided, from extra towels to lots of ping pong balls and paddles. The hearth in the main house was gorgeous and cozy.
The location of the property was great for us. Secluded and quiet, with a short walk down to the lake. We were gifted perfect fall weather for our stay. We were also fortunate enough to get a harvest moon while there. It was breathtaking over the lake.
I highly recommend this property, especially for those with large groups!
Nicole W.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amber T.
18 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
3 days 16 people
Perfect !! House was more thab big enough to hold all of us!! Plenty of things to do at the house to keep busy and being so close to the lake was the cherry on top!! We even got to watch 6 deer chasing and playing
Amber T.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kristin T.
14 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Everything about this place was perfect, the views, the house, the layouts, it made forba perfect family vacation and we even got married outside by the woods it was perfect. Will definitely be planning another trip back!
Kristin T.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
renae e.
16 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great girls’ weekend
We enjoyed our long weekend. The place provided us with ample space to spread out. The weather didn’t cooperate for us to have a fire in the fire pit. Nice place.
renae e.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Duane O.
13 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Superior south shore adventure
Our first impression as we drove up to the property was "WOW." The host provided everything...and more... that we needed to have a wonderful stay. He made himself easily available in case we needed anything. The home and grounds are beautiful and private. The great room was especially impressive. And we loved having 500+ feet of private Lake Superior sandy lakeshore. The general consensus of our group was to try to rent the property again next year! Thank you Kristopher!!
One suggestion for improvement. The path to the beach from the house was pretty challenging for our oldest group member. It would be very helpful if you could improve that. The private beach was wonderful! Thanks Kristopher!
Duane O.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joan C.
5 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
Enjoyed our stay. Lots of places outside to sit and enjoy the weather. Wish there was a shower in the upstairs bathroom, but we made it work. Lots of memories made.
Joan C.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marc G., USA
28 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great property for a vacation with friends.
The house and property worked out great for us and four other couples. The view of the lake along with the cool breeze coming off of it was wonderful especially due to the hotter than normal weather we experienced. There was plenty of room in the backyard for outdoor activities. The house itself was perfect in terms of space and comfort for all of us. Would stay there again if the opportunity arises.
Marc G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kim C.
7 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a family get together
We had a large group with all ages and this house worked perfect for everyone. The beach was swimmable and walkable which was a nice surprise- beautiful at sunset. We played wiffleball in the large yard and had outdoor coverage during the rain by using the open garage. The bathrooms are a little outdated but would highly recommend this property!
Kim C.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Audrey E.
29 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family get together
This property worked very well for our family gathering with 17 people. Plenty of space to hang out and catch up.
More actual sleeping spaces than listed due to sleeper sofas and futon beds. Kitchen was a little small but functional.
Overall we were very happy with the property.
Audrey E.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shayla B., Minneapolis, USA
22 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway
Beautiful house and beautiful property. Lots of fun outdoor and indoor games and activities. Plenty of space for a large group. Accessible and communicative host. Lovely.
Shayla B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carole P.
19 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Superior Family Gathering
Experienced "Up North" with our blended family of five adult children, their spouses and our grandchildren. Lots to do inside and out. Lake Superior was closer to the house than I expected so all the better! There's a swimming beach down the road where we saw some spectacular sunsets.
Carole P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cassie E.
7 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning Superior
This property was perfect for our large family gathering. Kris was very helpful and communicative throughout the process. The kitchen was well stocked with tools to cook for a group. Beds were comfortable and the breeze off the lake was plesant. We enjoyed the nearby fishing beach and Amnicon Falls State Park. The provided firewood was more than enough for our enjoyment. We will feel fortunate if we get to enjoy this propery again in the future.
Cassie E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lexi B.
2 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING!
We absolutely loved our stay!! Our family and friends had a blast and couldn't stop talking about what a great place it was. It is a beautiful spot (we loved being that close to the beach!) and there was plenty to do. Kris was an exceptional host and was extremely helpful.
Lexi B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joni Z.
26 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Trip to former home area
Our family loved the Chalet house. Beautiful and lots of options for entertainment even in inclimate weather.
Joni Z.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shane J.
15 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway
Nice, big property for 20 people to comfortably stay. Beautiful area with close proximity to Lake Superior.
Shane J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lori L.
4 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Spacious house for a group of 11 adults! We all enjoyed our long weekend! Loved the sound of the waves from the lake and exploring the beach. Beautiful surroundings. Kris was great to communicate with. A wonderful weekend to reconnect with college friends!