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Artisan-crafted Magic on Lake Superior between Lutsen and Grand Marais
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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41400 sq ft
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Lutsen, MN
- Place, Cascade River State Park1 min walk
- Place, Cacade River2 min drive
- Place, Lutsen Mountains18 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bath 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Artisan-crafted Magic on Lake Superior between Lutsen and Grand Marais
Nestled along the bank of Lake Superior's rugged coastline, right at the very end of Cascade Beach Road, WoodSong is situated at the edge of Cascade River State Park and almost exactly between Lutsen and Grand Marais — easy 10-minute drives in either direction. Completely rebuilt, this artisan-crafted cabin was spared no expense in its attention to detail. From the overall design to the hand-forged forged ironwork, painstaking care was given to every square inch. The result is something more akin to a crafted wood sculpture than a mere dwelling. A spacious main room is built around the granite-faced wood-burning fireplace with French doors that open directly out to the Big Lake. Each of its 2 bedrooms has its own, private spa-like bath, complete with deep soaking tub.
Outside, the charm is in full force … Not only is WoodSong's patio a stone's throw from Lake Superior's lapping waves, but it also has a lake-side covered porch. Repurposed from an original, historic North Shore fish house — one of the few that remain standing from that bygone era — time with coffee, wine, and friends is about as close to North Shore ecstasy as it gets! As idyllic as WoodSong is, the cabin itself is only the beginning …
WoodSong is situated in the heart of the most legendary and spectacular section of the entire North Shore. Hundreds of miles of Sawtooth Mountains trails (hiking in the summer, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling in the winter) are accessible right out the front door of the cabin. Cascade Lodge Restaurant & Pub is an easy 1/2-mile walk and features great food, drinks, and frequent live music. A trail leading to Cascade Falls is only 1 mile from WoodSong's door. And within a 30-minute drive, everything the North Shore is known for is accessible: world-class hiking, fishing, kayaking, biking trails, skiing, galleries, restaurants, NorthHouse Folk School, and a vibrant live music scene. After all, WoodSong sits in the heart of Cook County and Grand Marais, which was named by Travel & Leisure magazine as "America's Best Small Lake Town" in 2023!
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NorthLight Lodging is a family-operated, boutique hospitality operation consisting of an intimate selection of guest cabins along Lake Superior’s North Shore in northern Minnesota. Ranging in size from 1 to 4 bedrooms — and all sitting between the village of Lutsen and the charming harbor town of Grand Marais — NorthLight's properties are all situated to allow for convenient daily outings and adventures, but outfitted in ways that beckon to never leave the cabin! Each cabin has been curated with painstaking attention to detail. Our goal in designing, crafting, and appointing our cabins is to embody all the subtle enchantment of the North Shore region we so love. We aspire to offer incomparably welcoming spaces that foster inspiration, connection, and wonder for all who visit.
Outside, the charm is in full force … Not only is WoodSong's patio a stone's throw from Lake Superior's lapping waves, but it also has a lake-side covered porch. Repurposed from an original, historic North Shore fish house — one of the few that remain standing from that bygone era — time with coffee, wine, and friends is about as close to North Shore ecstasy as it gets! As idyllic as WoodSong is, the cabin itself is only the beginning …
WoodSong is situated in the heart of the most legendary and spectacular section of the entire North Shore. Hundreds of miles of Sawtooth Mountains trails (hiking in the summer, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling in the winter) are accessible right out the front door of the cabin. Cascade Lodge Restaurant & Pub is an easy 1/2-mile walk and features great food, drinks, and frequent live music. A trail leading to Cascade Falls is only 1 mile from WoodSong's door. And within a 30-minute drive, everything the North Shore is known for is accessible: world-class hiking, fishing, kayaking, biking trails, skiing, galleries, restaurants, NorthHouse Folk School, and a vibrant live music scene. After all, WoodSong sits in the heart of Cook County and Grand Marais, which was named by Travel & Leisure magazine as "America's Best Small Lake Town" in 2023!
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NorthLight Lodging is a family-operated, boutique hospitality operation consisting of an intimate selection of guest cabins along Lake Superior’s North Shore in northern Minnesota. Ranging in size from 1 to 4 bedrooms — and all sitting between the village of Lutsen and the charming harbor town of Grand Marais — NorthLight's properties are all situated to allow for convenient daily outings and adventures, but outfitted in ways that beckon to never leave the cabin! Each cabin has been curated with painstaking attention to detail. Our goal in designing, crafting, and appointing our cabins is to embody all the subtle enchantment of the North Shore region we so love. We aspire to offer incomparably welcoming spaces that foster inspiration, connection, and wonder for all who visit.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Lake view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Lutsen
Located in Lutsen, this cabin is on the beach. North House Folk School and Sivertson Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Grand Marais Golf 'n' Stuff and Alpine Slide. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Lutsen, MN
What's nearby
- Cascade River State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Cacade River - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
- North Shore Winery - 15 min drive - 17.8 km
- Superior National Golf Course - 16 min drive - 18.2 km
- Lutsen Mountains - 18 min drive - 20.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Cascade Lodge - 2 min drive
- Cascade Restaurant & Pub - 2 min drive
- The Jim In The North - 31 min drive
- The Pie Place - 8 min drive
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Reviews
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
30 Jan, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
David P.
1 Oct, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
David P.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Erica P.
31 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this place 4x visitors
Erica P.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lisa N.
25 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superior perfection!
Lisa N.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ryan S.
16 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring break
Ryan S.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jody A.
29 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
Jody A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Greg D., Minneapolis, MN
26 Nov, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and Cozy
Greg D.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kathy B.
31 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Kathy B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Josh R.
16 Feb, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome experience!
Josh R.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mathew P.
9 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay!
Mathew P.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Terri V.
17 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy


Terri V.
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lisa N., Minneapolis, MN
29 May, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Stay
Lisa N.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mary Lynn I.
10 Feb, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The lake superior life…
Mary Lynn I.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lisa N.
24 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Repeat stay
Lisa N.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Laura L.
7 Jan, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Favorite stay in MN
Laura L.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Joseph H.
10 Nov, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect place on the shore
Joseph H.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rose R.
11 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous!!!
Rose R.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Patty T.
16 Jan, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Patty T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Phil H.
22 Oct, 2023
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The best cabin on the North Shore
Phil H.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kari W., Cedar, Minnesota
1 Sept, 2023
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Awesome Getaway
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sara G.
26 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing amazing amazing
Sara G.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Thecla M.
5 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view, lovely home!
Thecla M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amy F.
2 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Windsong
Amy F.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dawn H.
28 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Dawn H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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Jessica B.
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About the host
Hosted by Rebecca Katzenmeier
With both of us native to Kansas, we made our first foray to the Northwoods in 1994, shortly after being newly married. Little did we know that that initial five-night paddling trip, launched from the end of the Gunflint Trail outside of Grand Marais, would lead to a lifetime of pursuing the Northwoods and everything it represents. We now own and operate a Tallgrass Prairie Preserve in the Flint Hills of Kansas, and we love the gentle beauty of the prairie — a sublime beauty that soaks slowly into your soul rather than a dramatic beauty that hits you upside the head.
We find the Northwoods to be similar in that regard. Whether the quiet lapping of waves against a rock shore, the distant haunting call of a loon, the silent rise of a full moon over Lake Superior, or the crackle of a wood fire on a frigid snowy night, we find the essence of the Northwoods invigorates our hearts and spirits like nowhere else. We can't think of anything more fulfilling than sharing our little piece of the North with guests in the hope that it will be as life-giving to them as it is to us. Welcome to WoodSong!
We find the Northwoods to be similar in that regard. Whether the quiet lapping of waves against a rock shore, the distant haunting call of a loon, the silent rise of a full moon over Lake Superior, or the crackle of a wood fire on a frigid snowy night, we find the essence of the Northwoods invigorates our hearts and spirits like nowhere else. We can't think of anything more fulfilling than sharing our little piece of the North with guests in the hope that it will be as life-giving to them as it is to us. Welcome to WoodSong!
Why they chose this property
WoodSong is uniquely perched on the edge of one of the most stunning stretches of beach anywhere along the North Shore — with Lake Superior's waves literally lapping at its edge! It has captured our imaginations since the first time we stumbled upon it — and still does today!
What makes this property unique
More crafted wood sculpture than mere dwelling, from the overall design to the hand-forged ironwork, WoodSong was spared no expense in its attention to detail. In addition to this property, we have three other properties, Cedarwood Hollow (Vrbo #948867), Painted Rock (Vrbo #761264), and SweetWater Cottage (Vrbo #1770536) located nearby and can be combined together to allow multiple families or friend groups to stay close in close proximity.
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