Soft leather couches and roaring fireplace!
Special Offer! Spring Break Ski Special! Dates: Feb 7, 2012 to Apr 15, 2012See Details
Location: Lutsen, Northeast, Minnesota, USA (Five Minutes from Lutsen Ski Resort) View Map
Accommodations: House, 5 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths (Sleeps 12)
Keywords: Home, retreat, cabin, lodge, upscale, luxury, vacation home, vacation rental home
This newer Custom Post and Beam Lindal Cedar Home sits on a private four acre lot along Jonvick Creek. Enjoy excellent views of Lake Superior and also the soothing sounds of Jonvick Creek and its waterfalls.
This home is finished with the finest attention to detail with wide plank cherry floors, Local black granite countertops in the kitchen and all of the bathrooms, custom hickory cabinets, vaulted cedar ceilings, window walls facing Lake Superior with views from almost every room in the house, undergound heated parking, dedicated theater room with a 50-inch plasma screen and state of the art surround sound system.
In addition, we chose to furnish this home with unique and high quality furniture such as comfy rich leather couches in the great room in front of the large stone wood burning fireplace, large dining room table that will seat 12, massive poster beds with thick mattresses and large leather couch pit in the theater room.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage : Tuck under heated garage
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : No RV's or campers allowed
- Wood Fireplace : Firewood is supplied and onsite
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Bunk Bed (2) : Basement bunkbeds have a double matress on bottom and a single mattress on top
- Convertible Bed : Queen size hide-a-bed Located in the theater room and is private with doors
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Granite countertops, Jenn-Aire Appliances and custom hickory cabinets
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : Large firepit with log benches adjacent to creek
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Lake View : Panaorama views of Lake Superior.
- Water View
- Mountain View : Located in the Sawtooth Mountains
- Communications
- Telephone : Long distance requires calling card
- Broadband Internet : Requires wireless service with Verizon
- Other Amenities
- Dedicated theater room with 42-inch plasma screen and "Surround Sound" system including a DVD Player(Does NOT play Blue Ray DVD's)
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Additional $100 fee plus damage deposit
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : Entry has 3 steps
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations) : Entry has 3 steps
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Wilderness Concierge - If you looking for assistance on personalized activities such as hiking, photography, moose viewing, fishing, hunting, canoeing and much more simply let us know and we can customize a guided or unguided package for you and your guests
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Special Offer! Spring Break Ski Special! Dates: Feb 7, 2012 to Apr 15, 2012See Details
Stay and pay for 4 nights and we will give you 2 more nights for FREE! That's a total of 6 nights for the price of 4! Or, stay and pay for 3 nights and we will give you 1 night for FREE! Call now at (651) 433-4524
Nightly Rental ............... $550/Night.
Weekly Rental...................$2,750.00/6 nights for the price of 5 nights
Holidays and MEA Nightly Rental .. $595/Night(entire Holiday stay).
Weekly Holiday rental...$2,975.00/6 nights for the price of 5 nights
Weekly rates are based on 6 nights for the price of 5 nights.
Fall 2011 Promo good until 12/22/11. Does not include Holidays or MEA.
Cancellations prior to 30 days will be charged a $100.00 Fee. Cancellations
within 30 days will not be refunded unless home is re-rented for the same amount.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2006
Why the Owner Chose Lutsen
Lutsen, Minnesota is the ultimate outdoor recreation area. Whether your interests are hiking, fly fishing, kayaking, mountain biking, photography, lake fishing or hunting, the Lutsen area is unsurpassed for any outdoor activity. Wildlife abounds and you may see moose,wolves. deer, loons, black bear and much more.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Our Retreats feature only the best in amenities. Radiant heated floors, large stone fireplaces, granite countertops, plasma tv's with surround sound and DirecTV, outdoor firepits, comfortable furniture and great beds and best of all large custom kitchens.
Owner's Map of Lutsen
Lutsen Lodges was established to provide families and friends a high quality vacation in an "upper end" post and beam retreat. Our retreats are located in the Sawtooth Mountains just 5 minutes from Lutsen Mountain and in the midst of numerous lakes, streams, hiking trails, waterfalls and much more. In addition, these retreats are in secluded and quiet locations for those seeking extreme relaxation or outdoor activities.
Property Photos
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- Soft leather couches and roaring fireplace! - Lutsen, Minnesota Vacation Lodging
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- Large multi family home overlooking the cascading Jonvick Creek. - Lutsen, Minnesota Vacation Lodging
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- A custom kitchen a chef would love! - Lutsen, Minnesota Vacation Lodging
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- The grand entry!
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- Master Bedroom with its own Master Bath!
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- Beautiful Post and Beam!
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- Beautiful Craftsman details throughout!
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- Grand entry into greatroom
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- Sit on the deck and relax with views and sounds of Jonvick Creek!
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- Basement bedrooms have double bunk beds
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- Finished walkout basement gives you 2 levels of relaxation!
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- Comfy leather sofas provide you with the perfect spot to watch the wildlife!
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- Main floor guest room with queen size poster bed
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- Basement "game table" for all those weekend competitions!
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- Tuck under garage thats heated!
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- Theater room with a Plasma Screen
Traveler Reviews (9)
Beautiful and private!!
Guest: KB
(MN)
Date of Stay: 06/10/11
Review Submitted: 07/19/11
We stayed in the Grand Retreat to celebrate our two sons graduations;one from UMD and the other from HS. We brought both sets of grandparents along to make the weekend a wonderful celebration with our family. The home was just as pictured and perfect down to the last detail. We hiked on the roads, along the creek, and nearby trails. I loved that we had plenty of space for everyone to gather in a variety of settings, and plenty of space to get out and do your own thing. There were movies and cable TV for the kids too! We spent mornings on the deck and evenings by the firepit. We all loved our stay and would recommend it to anyone looking for a great place to gather.
Owner response:Katy, Thank you for the great review! We are pleased that our home worked well for a multiple family retreat. We hope to see you again in the future. Greg and June
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Highly Recommend the Grand Retreat for a Winter Get Away
Guest: Annette
(Minneapolis, MN)
Date of Stay: 03/04/11
Review Submitted: 03/08/11
We were looking for a home close to the ski hill with enough room for several couples. It was important to me that the space be comfortable for a group, relaxing and convenient. Grand Retreat met all our needs perfectly. When we arrived, the home was very clean, it is welcoming and the view in the morning is stunning. The photos on the website are very accurate, what you don't see is all of the great storage space - which we needed for ski gear, snowshoes, etc. The fireplace and living room was my favorite space. I could have spent a week curled up there with a good book. The kitchen and dining space was plenty big for several cooks to work together and enough space for your group to dine together. We woke up on Sunday morning to a beautiful sunrise and a perfect snowfall. I would recommend Grand Retreat to my friends and family. Thank you for a wonderful weekend.
Owner response:Thanks Annette! We apprecate your commenst and are pleased that the Grand Retreat was able to accomodate your group and that you enjoyed the fireplace. Greg and June
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Our Extended Christmas with Family
Guest: Happy Renter
(Minneapolis, MN)
Date of Stay: 12/26/10
Review Submitted: 01/04/11
We arrived at The Grand Retreat on December 26th and spent the week after Christmas there. It was an absolutely wonderful vacation! The house is big, beautiful, clean, and picturesquely located next to a beautiful creek and view of Lake Superior. The layout of the house perfectly accommodates a large group of people. We had 9 adults and 5 children under the age of 5. Everyone had a place to sleep (since the children don't mind sleeping bags), the kitchen and dining room is large enough for everyone to cook and eat comfortably, and the house is spacious enough to go away to your own corner if you just can't take the running and screaming of 5 young boys anymore who are having the time of their lives! Which leads me to mention the Theater Room and how wonderful it was to have this. We used it to keep kids quiet. Others can use it to watch movies in a dark, comfortable setting with great sound and beautiful ambiance. The Great Room with the wall of windows was beautiful and allowed many opportunities to watch the sun rise above the lake and see the wildlife wander through the forest. The wood burning fire place in the Great Room was also a nice touch and gave it a very up north woodsy feel. Other notable features are the outside fire pit, heated garage, beautiful deck, awesome water pressure, and clean water for drinking and laundry. The location is wonderful. It feels very secluded with only a tiny glimpse of any neighbors in the distance, yet easy enough to run down the hill to a gas station, stores, short drive to Lutsen Mountain, and less than 20 miles to Grand Marais. The house was everything as described and more. We were pleasantly surprised the minute we walked in the door, and very sad to leave when our vacation was over. We were able to make it feel like home for a week, and there wasn't a thing we were missing. Greg and June are available if you need anything. I do want to mention that we did get cell reception and 3G coverage on our AT&T cell phones. Verizon works up there as well. Others might, but can't be sure since those are the only two we used up there. I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a large home to rent specifically because of the overall quality of the house, location, and ease of renting from Greg and June. This will be the house we use for our future adventures to the North Shore.
Owner response:Ashley; That makes our day! Were very happy that everything went well and the stay was as stress free as possible. We hope to hear from you next year. Grg and June
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.
Grand Retreat Wedding!
Guest: Marissa
(Plymouth, MN)
Date of Stay: 09/09/10
Review Submitted: 09/23/10
We had the most amazing time at the house in Lutsen! Our small, intimate wedding was held in the living room next to the windows overlooking the woods outside. The house was a perfect spot for everyone (8 of us) to relax and enjoy ourselves with ease and comfort! Caterers came and hosted us in the kitchen, the table was quite large and fit us comfortably. The home is secluded from the road and offers a great get away where you can build a fire inside or out and have some great down time. Greg and Ruth were awesome to deal with, they offered their help with anything we needed. I would strongly recommend this site if you are looking for an escape from reality and want a beautiful home to get away to! We will definitely be back! Thanks guys for your hospitality, we really love it here!
Owner response:Marissa; Congratulations on your wedding! Greg and June
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Perfect Vacation
Guest: Amy
(Austin, MN, USA)
Date of Stay: 07/18/10
Review Submitted: 08/09/10
This home was beautiful! Even better than the description and pictures show. It was very clean and seemed brand new. We had a family reunion here in July 2010 and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their stay. We enjoyed cooking dinners together in the lovely kitchen. And we enjoyed sitting around the outdoor fire pit, and playing games in the living room with beautiful views of the forest. I would definitely recommend this property to others. It's a perfect wilderness getaway with luxury accomodations.
Owner response:Thanks Amy - We enjoy hearing about family gatherings! Greg and June
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, pet owners, age 55+, families with teenagers.
July 4th at Grand Retreat
Guest: Dawn
(Washington, DC)
Date of Stay: 07/02/10
Review Submitted: 08/07/10
Our extended family (8 people) stayed at the Grand Retreat over the 4th this year. We loved the house. Very clean, nicely appointed, exceptionally comfortable, and neighbors were just far enough away. Location is perfect for seeking wildlife, fishing and the occasional trip to town. We were fond of how the house was set up, in that if you wanted to check out of this hectic, stressful modern existence it was easy to do. We didn't take advantage of the Verizon broadband so we can't comment on that. We would recommend it to others, especially larger groups.
Owner response:Dawn - thanks for the review of our house. Were glad that you were able to unwind and destress. Greg and June
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers.
The Perfect Week!
Guest: Rob
(Forest Lake)
Date of Stay: 07/10/10
Review Submitted: 07/21/10
We recently had a great family week at the Grand Retreat. The property was clean and very well maintained. The location is perfect for all things on the North Shore from Gooseberry Falls to Grand Portage! We took long walks from the Grand Retreat in both the morning and evening. Up Caribou Trail a little we found Crescent Lake where our son (age 5) caught a 2 pound bass - he was in heaven. We also hiked with our daughters (age 9 and 11) to the top of Eagle Mountain, highest point in Minnesota. We spent a fair amount of time in Grand Marais, Cut Face Beach and Cascade River State Park. We drove to the end of the Gunflint Trail - which is not a bad drive. It's all paved. If you have never been to Grand Portage State Park, you should go. The drive north of Grand Marais has some great views of Lake Superior. The walk to stunning Pidgeon Falls is very easy - and paved most of the way. Coming back every day to the Grand Retreat was nice. Very relaxing and quiet. The kids loved the home theater. We grilled, read, relaxed, talked, did a jigsaw puzzle, played board games and cards, ate too much and enjoyed the family time thoroughly. Our son was most impressed that we didn't check emails or phone calls while at the Grand Retreat - a good lesson to take home with us. There is a gas station and convenience store about a mile south of Caribou Trail and Highway 61. They sell bait there as well. There is a liquor store in that building as well. Next door to the convenience store building is a coffee shop. Sporto's South of the Border Cafe in Grand Marais has great breakfasts. You can't go through Grand Marais without getting Sven and Ole's Pizza (we got it frozen and brough it home to cook) and the World's Greatest Donut Shop. The rock shop in Beaver Bay is nice. We also recommend stopping at the Fish Out of Water gift shop and the gift shop in Tofte opposite the Sawbill Trail. We did go to Lutsen Ski Resort for the Alpine Slide this year. In previous years we've done gondola and hiked at the top. There's a nice restaurant and viewing area at the top. This stay at the Grand Retreat was well worth the family memories we created. Our kids are already talking about next year..... We highly recommend the Grand Retreat. Thanks Greg and June for the wonderful opportunity. Rob and Tammy
Owner response:Both June and I are very happy that you and your Family had a great week up in Lutsen and look forward to hosting you in the future. Thanks
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.
A Grand Retreat
Guest: General Halftrack
(Scandia, MN)
Date of Stay: 10/08/09
Review Submitted: 04/09/10
My wife and I hosted a weekend at the Grand Retreat. This place lives up to Greg and June's description and then some! The home is very well appointed and more than capable of supporting a large group. You will be awed upon entry into this home; it is 'Grand', yet cozy. The upscale furnishings augment the wilderness setting. The home is very secluded, but has easy access to hiking and skiing. We will definitely return, and strongly recommend this option for a relaxing long weekend. Very accommodating hosts also, a pleasure to deal with.
Owner response:Were very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon. Greg and June
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, people with disabilities, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.
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