Location: Hovland, Minnesota, USA (17 Miles West of Grand Marais)
Accommodations: Cabin/Main House, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Away from the pleasant clutter of Grand Marais, the drive back and forth to Hovland is almost traffic-free and fast. Hovland is also nicely close to Grand Portage.
The most beautiful stretch of the beautiful Great Lakes, the North Shore of Lake Superior offers a truly uncluttered, authentic big lake/big woods vacation. Nothing urban or suburban, here! You'll walk the (safe) forests on a few of the 400 miles of hiking trails, poke around the stores and restaurants in the town of Grand Marais nearby, sit on the shore, and then see more nighttime stars than ever in your life (maybe even the Northern Lights).
Our private shoreline is flat ledge rock, easily accessible. (Nowhere on the North Shore is there "beach sand.")
Our Main house sleeps 6, and every person will have a lake view from the four private sleeping rooms. A large great room is in between the two sleeping wings. Kitchen is granite with stools pulled up to a center island. The dining area and living room area of the great room have fabulous lake views also.
Our second VRBO website describes the Guesthouse nearby on this more than two acre wooded, Lake Superior property. The two structures are not attached and are completely private from each other - they can be rented separately or together.
Judge Magney State Park
Only 4.5 fast miles away to the west, lovely groomed trails lead to waterfalls, a canyon, then along the river.
Kadunce
Only 10 quick miles away to the west, a smaller river winds through the northwoods with several wooden bridges.
Grand Portage Fort and Interpretive Center
Just 17 miles to the east, this living history center has a full fort, wigwams, authentic birch bark canoes, and, nearby, the Pigeon River waterfall.
Grand Marais
To the east 17 miles, this town has the feel of a frontier, but with two different boat tours, four great places to eat (and several good ones), and Sivertson's Art Gallery. Stroll out Artist's Point, too.
Chicago Bay Mercantile
At 1.5 miles away, this friendly roadhouse has a grocery and a small deli with great sandwiches and pizza.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: In the unit.
- Dryer: In the unit.
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Convertible Bed (2) : Each of the two single hide-a-beds is in its own private bedroom, one of them with its own deck.
- Entertainment
- DVD
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Many serving dishes, plates, bowls, and glassware also are there.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill: Charcoal and other grill supplies are also there.
- Deck/Patio: Two of the patios are gravel and the upstairs deck has a wood base.
- Balcony: (Same as the upstairs deck.)
- View/Location
- Lakefront
- Communications
- Telephone
- Other Amenities
- Private shoreline is a peninsula - you have to struggle to see any sign of "nearby" houses!
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Age 5
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Other Activities
- Nature, Stargazing, Snowshoeing
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$275/night (2 people) ... $300/night (3-4 people) ... $350/night (5-6 people)
4 night minimum.
10 percent discount if you rent for 15 nights or more.
Nonrefundable deposit of 50% due at reservation time.
Nonrefundable remaining 50% due 2 weeks before occupancy.
Personal check or PayPal only.
These are 2010 rates.
Contact me for current dates available.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2008
Growing up in the suburbs, we've always loved the Great Lakes. Not puddles, they are our "inland sea," the most wonderful freshwater resource on the surface of the Earth! Though we once owned a place on Northern Lake Michigan, we've switched allegiance to the bigger, wilder, even better Lake Superior.
Why the Owner Chose Hovland
We chose the North Shore of Lake Superior because of its extraordinary natural beauty, in a whole different dimension from our pleasant suburban life. Whether we're hiking, watching wildlife, relaxing by the lake, eating at the Angry Trout or Crooked Spoon restaurant, or talking quietly by the fire, we just love it! Forget all the "screens" of your life and look at all the stars instead!
The Unique Benefits of this Cabin/Main House
The Hovland area of the North Shore is even more pristine and private than the nearby "metro" of Grand Marais, Minnesota (population under 4000). If you look (carefully) from only a couple of places on our property, you'll be able to spot another house through the woods. On our refrigerator, you'll find info about our favorite trails, places to eat, and more. You'll feel invigorated by the sound of the waves, the smell of the woods, and the sight of ravens, bald eagles, white pines, and endless birch trees, maybe even the river otters who come out on the "big lake" to fish - and play wrestle!
Property Photos
- - Hovland, Minnesota Lakefront Vacation Home Near Hiking & Fishing
- - Hovland, Minnesota Lakefront Vacation Home Near Hiking & Fishing
- - Hovland, Minnesota Lakefront Vacation Home Near Hiking & Fishing
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #254232
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