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Forest Chalet - Adorable Retreat in the Woods, Free Wi-Fi
| Sleeps | 12 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Space | 2,200 sq. ft. |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 3 - 5 nights |
Overview
Timberframe Chalet, 4 bedrooms, 3 bath, Sleeps 12, FREE Wi-Fi & FIREWOOD*
Stunning post and beam chalet located in your own forest with upper-end amenities. This custom built home features vaulted ceilings and huge beams that frame a panoramic window wall of glass showcasing the forest and wildlife right outside the great room. Spend your evenings in this relaxing retreat warming your feet by the stone fireplace, and unwinding from the day’s activities. We supply free WiFi and *one rack of firewood.
This three bedroom, three full bath home is furnished with upper end rustic elegance featuring cherry hardwood floors, granite countertops, Jenn-Aire appliances, comfortable furniture and expansive vaulted ceilings finished with warm cedar paneling and massive beams. On the main level you'll find a warm and cozy four season porch with radiant floor heat, comfy couches, one that features a pull out queen-size bed and french doors for privacy. This room is the perfect place to relax with your morning coffee and read your favorite book. Don't be surprised to look up and find a moose or wolf gazing up at you! The lower level features a 42” flat screen satellite TV with a surround sound system and plenty of seating for watching your favorite movies. There is also a full size pool table and game table for your enjoyment, and right outside you’ll find an inviting firepit for roasting marshmallows in the evenings.
Animals and birds are all around in this remote setting that is only five minutes from Lutsen Mountain and centrally located to the areas best hiking and snowmobile trails, waterfalls, state parks and fishing lakes. Cozy luxury is what this home is all about!
This property requires all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive vehicles during the winter months, and parking is available for a maximum of four vehicles.
About Greg Amundson
Greg and Betsy live in Scandia, Minnesota. A previous home building contractor, Greg built more than 50 custom timber frame homes on the north shore, including all of the Lutsen Lodges homes. Currently, Greg and Betsy own and operate Lutsen Lodges vacation rental homes and are also business entrepreneurs.
Greg Amundson purchased this house in 2006
Why Greg Amundson chose Northeast
Lutsen Lodges was established to provide families and friends a high quality vacation in an “upper end” post and beam retreat. Our properties are located in the Sawtooth Mountains just 5 minutes from Lutsen Mountain Ski Resort and in the midst of numerous lakes, streams, hiking and snowmobile trails, waterfalls and much more. In addition, these retreats are in secluded and quiet locations for those seeking extreme relaxation or outdoor activities.
Lutsen, Minnesota is the ultimate outdoor recreation area. Whether your interests are hiking, fly-fishing, lake fishing, hunting, kayaking, mountain biking, photography or snowmobiling, the Lutsen area is unsurpassed for any outdoor activity. Close to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, wildlife abounds and you may see moose, wolves, deer, loons, black bear and much more.
What makes this house unique
Our properties feature only the best in amenities: radiant heated floors, free wi-fi, large stone fireplaces, granite countertops, flat screen satellite TV's, outdoor fire pits, comfortable furniture, pool tables/game rooms and best of all large custom kitchens. All our properties are located 5 minutes from Lutsen Mountain Ski Resort and centrally located for hiking, fishing, snowmobiling, waterfalls, and scenic drives.
Guestbook comments from the manager
6 grown men had a weekend to remember. The weather was foggy but we still golfed and had a fabulous fire. In the CD player when we arrived was "rent" and became the theme song for the weekend. None of us will admit we like the songs outside of this cabin. The Canadian won the poker game, the crafty older silver fox brother was thecwrestling champ and the man who owned the weekend kept an eye on the milk. Well all go home happy with dreams of returning some day.
Amenities
Lutsen House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Guests provide their own meals
- 2200 sq. ft.
- Max. occupancy: 12
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
- pets considered ...
- children welcome
- non smoking only
- Lake
- Lake View ...
- Mountain
- Mountain View
- Water View
- Away From It All
- Family
- Activities Guide
- Alarm Clock
- Ceiling Fans
- Clothes Dryer
- Filtered Water
- Fireplace
- Firewood
- Hair Dryer
- Heating ...
- Internet ...
- Laundry Soap
- Linens Provided ...
- Living Room ...
- Local Activities Guide
- Local Maps
- Local Restaurant Guide
- Mobile Phone ...
- Parking ...
- Parking Off Street ...
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer ...
- Telephone ...
- Towels Provided ...
- Washing Machine ...
- Water Cooler
- Wood Fireplace ...
- Free Wifi
- Catering Available ...
- Coffee Maker ...
- Cooking Utensils ...
- Dishes & Utensils ...
- Dishwasher ...
- Freezer
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items ...
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Stove
- Toaster
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- seating for 12 people
- 3 Bathrooms
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Main Floor Bathroom -
toilet
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combination tub/shower
Basement Bathroom - toilet , shower
Loft Bathroom - toilet , shower
- Three full bathrooms, one on each floor.
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12
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Loft Bedroom -
1 king
,
See the northern lights from the loft balcony at night.
Main Floor Bedroom - 1 queen , Private room for two on the main floor.
Basement Bedroom - 2 double , 1 twin/ single , The "Bunk Room".
Basement Convertible Bed - 1 queen , Sofa sleeper in the TV/Game room
Four Season Porch - 1 queen , Converts to a private room with a pull out queen-size sofa.
- 1 King size bed, 1 Queen size Bed, 2 Double Beds, 2 Queen Sleep Sofas, 1 Twin Bunk Bed (Bunk Bed has a double mattress on bottom and a single mattress on top.)
- Books
- CD Player
- DVD Player ...
- Games ...
- Pool Table ...
- Radio
- Satellite / Cable ...
- Stereo
- Television ...
- Video Library
- Balcony ...
- Barbecue
- Deck / Patio ...
- Outdoor Grill
- Outdoor Grill Gas
- Patio
- Wood Deck
- suitable for elderly or infirm
- wheelchair accessible ...
- autumn foliage
- churches
- coin laundry
- forests
- marina
- museums
- pond
- restaurants
- waterfalls
- antiquing
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- boating
- eco tourism
- gambling casinos
- miniature golf
- paddle boating
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- sledding
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- medical services
- cross country skiing
- cycling
- deepsea fishing
- fishing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hunting
- ice skating
- jet skiing
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- pier fishing
- rafting
- rock climbing
- sailing
- skiing
- snowboarding
- snowmobiling
- swimming
- tennis
- water skiing
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.8/5 -
(16 traveler reviews)
Good cabin for groups
We enjoyed our stay. One night, we called Greg then his caretaker around 11:30pm looking for straps to pull a car out of the ditch but no one answered any of the phone calls. We connected via text message the next morning.
Great place for a getaway weekend
Great place for a retreat with friends or family! Private location and well-equipped kitchen. XC Ski trails are walking distance from the home.
Beautiful Cabin in the Woods
My group of friends wanted a comfortable place to relax, and enjoy ourselves after a few days of skiing at Lutsen. I'm pleased to say this cabin was wonderful to stay at, it felt very much like a family cabin, but with some up-scale touches like the nice entertainment room in the basement with satellite TV, and in-floor heating in every room. The cabin was very clean, and the groundskeeper stopped by the second night there to make sure we had everything we needed, very courteous touch.
After this experience, I am definitely considering coming back next year for our annual ski trip!
Secluded Winter Wilderness Retreat
This cabin is situated in a beautiful, secluded development close to the town of Lutsen. The cabin is layed out perfectly and privately, with a bathroom and bedroom on each level. There is plenty of comfortable room to stretch out and relax. The kitchen is well appointed and had every type of serving dish or utensil we needed. The fireplace instructions were easy to understand and it kept the cabin cozy all night long.
The first night we encountered some issues with the electric boiler, but the owner contacted a plumber immediately and the problem was fixed within a couple of hours. (Side note: the plumber was also courteous and professional). None of us successfully connect to WIFI during our stay. We discussed this issue with the owner, but unfortunately connectivity is not guaranteed due to the service provider/equipment. Keep this in mind if you NEED to connect for work, etc.
We took daily walks around the development with our dogs and we did not encounter another vehicle or person. So private! We enjoyed a day of skiing at Lutsen Mountain and a day of relaxing in nearby Grand Marais, but we wish we could have spent more time relaxing in this beautiful cabin. We are already looking at our calendar and trying to decide when we can return!
Family haven in the forest near Lutsen
We found the Forest Chalet perfect for our family gathering. The house was clean, spacious, and pleasantly appointed. We greatly enjoyed hiking at the Temperance River and playing on Superior's rocky shore. The stars at night are big and bright. We would love to be able to return another time!
Fantastic Getaway Anytime!
My family had a fantastic time at this gorgeous getaway spot! Away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life in Philadelphia, PA but still with all the amenities you could hope for. Great kitchen, pool table for fun in the evening (or any time), fire pit outside (perfect for s'mores - and we had a lot of those,), multiple rooms to gather for games, good conversations, reading a good book or taking a nap! Close to great little towns to go exploring, so many hidden lakes to discover (makes sense given it is the land of 10,000 lakes) and go swimming, fishing and kayaking. Thank you for a great vacation!
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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.
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Rates & Availability
Lutsen House Rental Rates
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Manager accepts payment in:
- USD
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July 4th Week
Jun 30 2017 -
Jul 8 2017
5 night minimum stay
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$625
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Labor Day Weekend
Sep 1 2017 -
Sep 4 2017
3 night minimum stay
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$570
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MEA Weekend
Oct 19 2017 -
Oct 22 2017
3 night minimum stay
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$570
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Thanksgiving
Nov 22 2017 -
Nov 26 2017
3 night minimum stay
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$625
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Christmas and New Years
Dec 22 2017 -
Jan 2 2018
5 night minimum stay
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$625
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My Standard Rate
3 night minimum stay
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$545
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Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | $85 + Tax |
| Tax Rate | 12.38% |
If you utilize the "Book it Now" feature you will be charged a Service Fee by VRBO from 4% - 10%. You can make a reservation without this fee by contacting our office directly
All Homes have a 3 NIGHT MINIMUM stay.
Cancellation Fee 60 days or more before 12:01 AM of your first nights rental is $250.00. If cancelled within 60 days of your first days rental there is no refund unless we can re rent the home for AT LEAST the same amount of your reservation.
Manager's Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.
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