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Amazing Lake Superior Views, Direct Lake Access, Close to Skiing, Parks on Bike

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Property grounds
Interior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Tofte, mn
  • Ray Berglund State Wayside
    7 min walk
  • North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum
    4 min drive
  • Oberg Mountain Loop
    9 min drive
  • Grand Marais, MN (GRM-Cook County)
    43 min drive

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About the area

Tofte

When you a stay at this vacation home in Tofte, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Lake Superior and Superior National Forest. .This vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Ray Berglund State Wayside and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum.

What's nearby

  • North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum - 4 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Superior National Golf Course - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
  • North Shore Winery - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Oberg Mountain Loop - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Lutsen Mountains - 11 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bluefin Grille - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coho Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Moguls Grille & Tap Room - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fika Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Papa Charlie's Saloon & Grill - ‬9 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.

Amazing Lake Superior Views, Direct Lake Access, Close to Skiing, Parks on Bike

Summary:
Welcome to Loon Lodge on Lake Superior! Loon Lodge is a gorgeous townhome directly on 600' of Lake Superior pebble beach. Convenient Lutsen location close to skiing, hiking, adjacent to bike trail, 8 minutes to Lutsen Mtns, 5 min to golf course and 5 restaurants within 10 minutes. Grand Marais is 20 minutes down the road!

The Space:
THE HOME
The interior of Loon Lodge on Lake Superior leaves nothing to the imagination as to where you are; on the north shore of Lake Superior. Nearly 2,700 square feet of living space on 3 levels is adorned with hand-made log furniture and other creature comforts only a newer home can bring.

Gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops, two gas fireplaces, upper and lower TV areas with satellite TV/DVD/VCR (and movie library) as well as a game area allow large groups to each have their own space or couples have plenty of room to roam.

SLEEPING
All 4 bedrooms have a dedicated bath and the owner's suite has a two person 'Jacuzzi' whirlpool that overlooks the lake for romantic evenings or soothing sore muscles after an invigorating day of skiing, biking or hiking.

Guest Access:
All guests will have access to all living areas, the garage and common area of the association (including 600' of Lake Superior lakeshore). We do, however, limit access to bedrooms and bathrooms for smaller groups. This allows us to keep cleaning fees down which we pass onto you.

If your group is:

-3 or less you'll have 2 bedrooms/baths open (owner's suite upstairs and main floor).

-4-5 you'll have 3 bedrooms/baths open (owner's suite, main floor and chose between the upper level bed/bath or lower level bed/bath.

-Groups of 6 - 8 automatically have all 4 bedrooms/baths open.

If you'd like to open up an extra bed/bath that is not automatically included with your group size, you can pay a one-time cleaning fee of $75 + tax for each bed/bath combination. This is a one-time fee not a nightly fee.

The Neighborhood:
Loon Lodge on Lake Superior is located in the heart of the Lutsen/Tofte area. The Gitchi Gami bike trail is accessible from our driveway and the Onion River Road with access to hiking, mountain bike, cross country ski, snow shoe and snowmobile trails is less than 1 mile from the home.

We have 600' of Lake Superior pebble beach accessible by a staircase in the northeast corner of the property. There are multiple locations for a campfire too!

Getting Around:
We have parking in our garage for 1 car. Another car can park in front of the garage. Overflow parking is available on the upper driveway. You can bike as far north as Ski Hill Road/Superior National Golf course/Lutsen Lodge and as far south as the town of Schroeder on the Gitchi Gami trail. It's also a great place to run and walk :-)

Other Things to Note:
THINGS TO DO
**We have direct access to the Gitchi Gami Bike Trail. You can bike to the Temperence River state park and hike the waterfalls without getting in your car!**

The north shore offers something for each season. Skiers are welcomed home with in-floor heat on each level providing your feet and body with the most luxurious heating system available. Groomed cross country ski trails are less than one mile away and Lutsen Mountains are 6 miles away for easy access. Our insulated, attached garage is a convenient place to store all your ski equipment and car.

Stay cool during hot summer days with Lake Superior's natural air conditioning or travel a few miles inland and enjoy area lakes for fishing or boating. Superior National Golf Course is only 3 miles away and offers 27 of the most visually stunning (and quite challenging!)holes in the Midwest.

Enjoy 5 restaurants within 10 minutes of our north shore rental home such as Lutsen Resort and Blue Fin in Tofte MN.

Grand Marais MN is a 20 minute drive down the shore and has many unique shops to satisfy even the biggest shoppers. Take a pick of some fabulous cuisine while in town and enjoy the views of the harbor.

Don't forget about spring blossoms, hikes along streams bloated by spring rains and unmatched fall colors in the Boreal forest. April and November are great quiet times to curl up and read a book by the fire and listen to the waves on the shore when you just need some time to yourself.

Take advantage of everything the area has to offer or stay in and do nothing at all. Either way, Aspenwood has what you are looking for!

Interaction with Guests:
Self check-in with electronic guidebook with arrival, stay and departure instructions. Text and phone support is available during your stay.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Satellite programming along with a DVD player are provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Rick Storlie

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max. 1 space)
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games room
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking nearby

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
  • First aid kit

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Unit size: 2800 sq ft (260.1 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Note from host: Charge may apply

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
This property accepts cash
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 and a first aid kit
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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Amazing Lake Superior Views, Direct Lake Access, Close to Skiing, Parks on Bike Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual North Shore trip
First Vrbo stay vs hotel/resort. It was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning views
Beautiful location, property is in excellent shape, conveniently located near the many parks and trails along the North shore.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect North Shore Get-away
Everything about Loon Lodge was as expected for our short family vacation. The location was central to many of the surrounding state parks and allowed for relatively easy access to Lake Superior (I say “relatively” as the stairs to the beach were quite steep for the more senior family members - 80+ yrs old). The accommodations were comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed for meal preparation. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

CAROLYN R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Getaway
Amazing setting overlooking the lake and with a path down to the lake. Loved the large deck overlooking the lake where there was a large table for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner for all four of us. The kitchen had every amenity, tool and device you could imagine…so easy to cook! Property owner was fabulously responsive to every question we had. Would definitely go again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family fun time
We enjoyed the proximity to the lake, the great views from the great room, the space for game play in the basement, and all the balconies. Upstairs was hot the week we were there, but otherwise perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superior in every way!
Loon Lodge was a wonderful place. It was super clean and well equipped. Our host was very communicative. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mellisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Superior
Beautiful property and clean. So much fun.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P., Stillwater MN.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and very nice
Beautiful place to stay. The kitchen had everything you need. Great whirlpool bath in master bedroom. Beds very comfy. Only wish checkout was about a hour later. Easy to get a hold of property owner too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loon Lodge
Our group of 4 have been going up to the North Shore for over 25 years. Staying at Loon Lodge was a great place to stay. We literally only needed to bring clothes and food for our stay. The kitchen was stocked with everything needed--spices, etc. The view was outstanding as Lake Superior was outside of the kitchen/living room as well as the master bedroom. We really enjoyed our time there and would highly recommend Loon Lodge.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring break getaway
This was a wonderful property - so comfortable and relaxing with an incredible view. The hosts were excellent. We have spent a lot of time on the North Shore and this location is a new favorite.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara E., White Bear Lake

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful View
Very comfortable house for our family of 5.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, great location
We (3 couples) had a wonderful time staying at Loon Lodge. Very clean, almost everything that we needed in the kitchen, comfortable beds, and the view of beautiful Lake Superior cannot be beat. We did have some trouble getting in as the link to the online Guest Book that gave those instructions loaded to our devices so slowly that we didn't see the entry code at the very bottom of a long page. We'd suggest moving that, perhaps to a spot under the picture of the side door. We also found the coffee maker to be VERY complicated, in spite of detailed instructions in the Guest Book. None of those things would keep up from returning to Loon Lodge! It was fabulous!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arlene W.

Liked: Cleanliness
50 year college roomates
Great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for families
A perfect place for a three generation family to make memories. A beautiful view of Lake Superior, plenty of space, and convenient to Lutsen and Grand Marais.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan O.

Liked: Cleanliness
August vacation
Beautiful townhome and convenient location
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randi R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just right
Great, solid state apartment that gave each of the three of us plenty of space. Gorgeous lake view. Half hour from Grand Marais.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

kris a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing family celebration!
My husband and I, my 2 adult kids and their others celebrated our son proposing to his girlfriend on the way up to Tofte! It was a pristine, inviting home for us to be together as a family! Loved the games, fireplace, decks, location, decor and appreciated the timely communication! The kids want to do it again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

Liked: Cleanliness
40th anniversary with Family
We had lovely time with our kids and Grandkids hiking, fishing , biking, and paddle boarding. The house was spacious with fantastic views and lanais. The owner communicates well, and was clean. The location is right in the middle of many things to take in! Would love to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable for a group!
We loved the clean and organized space. Rick was easy to work with. The view is spectacular and the townhouse is well stocked with essentials.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Lodging
Great location and quiet setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwen A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything we wanted!
There were 6 of us staying 4 nights in July, 3 over 65, 2 nearly 50, and 1 teenager. Everything we wanted was available. The cabinets were labeled! The kitchen had everything we looked for. The view from the balconies was outstanding. The location was perfect for hiking and sightseeing. We all enjoyed the Split Rock Lighthouse. The younger people enjoyed hiking the falls and hills. It was a beautiful, unhurried, peaceful time and that was exactly what we wanted. We didn’t expect the weather to be so incredibly cool but, being from Texas, we considered it a treat since it was over 100 degrees back home. Everything about the North Shore visit was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful!
We all agreed the pictures didn’t do it justice. It was a perfect spot for a family gathering. Great location and more than enough space for 6 adults and 2 kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loon Lodge on Lake Superior
Amazing location on Lake Superior. Beautiful home, perfect for a getaway with family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect vacation home
Beautiful home with lovely views. Easy access to multiple state park trail systems.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for skiing
Would have liked more parking. The house is very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023