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Cozy Bear Den - Sauna New kitchen Fireplace Large tv Wifi Indoor sauna

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Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 442 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Tofte, MN
  • North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum
    4 min drive
  • Temperance River State Park
    7 min drive
  • Carlton Peak
    10 min drive
  • Grand Marais, MN (GRM-Cook County)
    48 min drive

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About the area

Tofte

With a stay at this apartment in Tofte, you'll be steps from Superior National Forest and a 4-minute drive from North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum. .This apartment is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Lake Superior and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Temperance River.
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What's nearby

  • North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Temperance River State Park - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Carlton Peak - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Oberg Mountain Loop - 16 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Lutsen Mountains - 18 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bluefin Grille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coho Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Schroeder Baking Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Bluefin Bay Family Of Resorts - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy Bear Den - Sauna New kitchen Fireplace Large tv Wifi Indoor sauna

The bear den is a 1 bedroom 1 bath suite that has been totally remodeled. The unit is perfect for 1 or 2 travelers, but can accommodate up to 4 with the hide-a-bed in the couch.

The unit has a new fireplace, brand new kitchen, smart 50” tv, WiFi, and your own private sauna located inside the unit. You are welcome to park inside the garage.

This is a small apartment about 100 feet away from the main house. The parking lot is shared with the main house.


You'll have the entire suite to yourself, with the convenience of a personalized door code for the smart lock, ensuring a seamless and private stay.

The main house, located 100 feet away, is also rented. While you'll share the main parking area with the main house, the apartment suite and garage are private and exclusively yours.

The check-in smart lock code will be sent 2 days before check-in date.

The suite is located in a quiet residential area of Tofte.

Location, Location, Location: the suite is on a residential area in Tofte, near the fall drive, next to great state parks, and 10 minutes from Lutsen ski. There is a short trail from the yard to the national trail with 100+ miles of National Forest.

Please observe quiet time after 9:30 PM as this is a residential area.


We will send you an email with the address, check-in instructions, your smart lock code, and other info 48 hours before your check-in date/time.

Perfect for a couple, this small yet cozy suite is in a great location. Located in a residential area of Tofte this is the perfect location if you are enjoying the winter skiing / snow showing, or summer hiking and enjoying the trails. The suite has gone thru a total remodel in the fall 2021.

The Living room has a couch with a bed, two reading chairs, and a table with seating for 4. A smart 50” tv is on top of the gas fireplace.

The bedroom has a queen bed and view to the backyard.

The backyard has a grill, fireplace, and is adjacent to US National Forest.

The indoor electric sauna is located right next to the bathroom and shower – no need to go outside for the sauna. We also provide a sauna water bucket and pure eucalyptus extract drops.

For large groups that would like to book both, you can find the main house under "WildLife Chalet - 4 bedrooms, lake view, deck, grill, TVs, WIFI, games".

Here Are A Few Kind Words From Our Past Guests:

“We were smitten with this Airbnb. We’ve been staying in quite a few MN north shore Airbnb’s over the last month as we build out a cabin and this one is now our favorite. Why? Because it’s the first one to offer all these amenities, especially at this rate; a private sauna that you don’t even have to leave the suite to access, an attached garage(!), a private back patio with a separate private fire pit, a large smart tv, a dishwasher and washer/dryer in unit. There’s even a far off view of Lake Superior. We loved it here.” – Acacia

“A beautiful, cozy retreat. We went for a winter wonderland to celebrate Christmas, and instead found the weather to be unprecedented for late December: rainy and cloudy. The weather led to spending extra time inside, where it felt cozy, warm, and bright. This kitchen is the most well stocked one I’ve ever found in a rental! I did not want for anything. It was also quiet, no loud appliances to interfere with a restful night’s sleep. Every amenity listed was available and the hosts quickly resolved any issues encountered (all were small). Looking forward to returning when there is snow!” – Daria

“Loved everything about this place! Super clean, clear instructions, exactly as described. The fireplace, sauna, in-unit laundry, attached garage, and hiking behind the unit really stood out. Would definitely stay again!” - Leah


There is parking for one car inside the garage and a second car in front of the garage.

Cameras:
We have a Ring Doorbell and driveway cameras that actively record both audio and video. Additionally, the house is equipped with a decibel monitor that measures noise levels but does not record audio. Please note, there are no cameras inside the house.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property manager

Alex & Kate Fagundes

Languages

English, Portuguese, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 450 sq ft (42 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

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
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

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Cozy Bear Den - Sauna New kitchen Fireplace Large tv Wifi Indoor sauna Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Renee G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect central location
Close to multiple state parks and Superior hiking trails.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretta B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Honeymoon/Hiking
Our stay was great! We enjoyed the locations proximity to town, but also just far enough that it did not impact the serenity of our outdoor experience. The housing itself was wonderful and everything was easy to use. The only update that would be needed would be to trim some of the taller grass around the outdoor spaces, making it easier to enjoy the patio and fireplaces outback.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Bear Den
Beautiful, clean property. WiFi worked great! It was also nice to be able to park in a garage. Laundry was a also a nice perk,
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the Bears Den
We absolutely fell in love with the Bear's Den and felt right at home. The owners spared no expense and definitely have an eye for detail. It was very enjoyable for us to spend a few days celebrating our Anniversary in this secluded location, but still nearby to Tofte and Lake Superior. The views out the front door as we headed out for runs were superb and even had a great view of the Lake. Our hosts were extremely quick to respond and helped with any questions we had. Our favorite was the Sauna and attached garage. The Sauna is plenty big and warmed up quickly. They even had eucalyptus drops for the water to create a warm aroma while steaming! Driving into the attached garage was an unexpected convenience that we definitely appreciated even for the summer months. The patio out back was fun to grill out on and take in the peaceful ambiance of this location. And to top it off their was a washer and dryer on site we ended up using too. Wow!! Thank you for a wonderful stay! We will definitely be recommending and hope to come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Perfect cozy amazing getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, well cared for, scrupulously appointed
Great location for hiking and seeing sights. Super efficient use of space with everything you need on site besides groceries. The sauna is awesome, easy to use and so well taken care of. We felt comfortable the whole time. Management was very communicative and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monika M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for couples going to Lutsen!
We really enjoyed our stay at the Cozy Bear Den. The space was clean, the kitchen was very well stocked (with two different types of coffee makers and an electric tea kettle, which is a rarity) and the sauna was an absolute treat! The hosts were also great and reached out several times during our stay to make sure everything was good. I highly recommend the space for couples visiting the north shore. We will be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L., Monticello, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil time away
I had a lovely time staying at the cozy bear den. It's really close to nearby hiking trails, which cut-down travel time and left more time for relaxation. It rained most of the days I was there, so I unfortunately didn't get to use the firepit area. The layout is a little different (they made the most of the space!) so I spent extra time reading and lounging in bed. The sauna is perfection after a long day in the woods. Book this place if you're looking for relaxation in nature. I'll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Deb M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient location in Tofte
Garage studio apartment with the necessities. We were in the area to hike, so didn’t spend a lot of time there. First impression driving in wasn’t great as the property was overgrown and the exterior of the garage needs some TLC, but the inside was clean and functional.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and clean
We enjoyed our stay. The beds were super comfortable (including the sofa bed), and the place was well laid out for two travelers to share. The sauna is a very nice touch. Location very convenient to both Grand Marais and Two Harbors, as well as hiking destinations.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia, Groton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Cozy Bear Den really delivered! Very comfy place that was lovingly tended to. All the amenities worked; the sauna was heavenly after cold days outside. When I am in the Grand Marais, I hope to stay again!

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space
No complaints, this was a nice place to stay. We enjoyed it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
In the woods
We have stayed here before and really liked the location, cleanliness, and accommodations. We plan to return again later in the year.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi A B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to Stay
We stayed 4 nights. The kitchen has everything you need to cook, our daughters enjoyed the sauna, the owners were extremely communicative. I would highly recommend this VRBO if you are visiting Lutsen/Tofte/Northern MN.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hosts, great place
The hosts made everything very easy, while also being kind and attentive. This property is managed very well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded
Awesome place for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Comfort
Great spot that allowed us access to great hiking.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Micah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sexy local!!
A hopping bop, killed it with the decor. Sauna was scrumdelicous. 10/10 would recommend to a gal-pal. <3
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lutsen 99er 2022
The apartment is well appointed with nice furnishings and while it says you can sleep 4, 2 is about all I would recommend. It will sleep 4 though with 1 bedroom and a sleeper sofa. If I were to visit this area again I would definitely consider this place for future trips.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tofte get away
Easy to check in, good host communication, quiet area, very comfy space and good clean environment. The price was wonderful too. We definitely would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, yet great location
Beautiful property, tucked away in a quiet neighborhood. Still close to tons of hikes and centrally located to cover the north shore. Car charger worked great and the sauna hit the spot after a long day of hikes and touring. Even though our original rental (small apartment) had a water leak issue just before our stay, the property managers put us up in the main house. We are more than satisfied how this issue was handled. The property managers went out of their way to make sure we were taken care of!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022