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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61300 sq ft
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Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
The SkyHouse- Life as Art- Sauna Available
Welcome to the SkyHouse! This home was featured in Mn Monthly, Arch Magazine, Midwest Home, among others, and has won awards around the globe. Other than her sister properties the Horizon, and the smaller Aurora, there is nothing like this anywhere on Earth. These are unique, and are a limited design intended to inspire. Enjoy the unique beauty of Grand Marais and the harbor from the panoramic window views of this beautiful home. Designed by celebrated Minnesota architect David Salmela to capture all the needs and dreams of a visitor to Grand Marias. Come enjoy this cool cabin in America's "Coolest Small Town". By design, the Sky House provides for all the needs of a vacationing party of up to 6 people in a 1264 Sq. Ft. home but 4 people are ideal. We are a dog friendly stay with the payment of the appropriate fee and understanding of the rules. The Sky House provides an inspiring, modern space that allows for privacy among those sharing the lodging, and also provides a breathtaking great room area on the top floor with fantastic views of the Grand Marais harbor, the neighborhood, and the town. Everything is in short walking distance from our micro community right in the heart of Grand Marais. Every restaurant, bar, coffee shop, gallery, and Grand Marais' famous beach are all a very short stroll from this private residence. Up to 4 guests are included in the base price and additional guests up to 6 maximum are allowed with additional per night guest fees. The home is designed in modern Nordic fashion. The design is contextual architecture that completes a timeline of Scandinavian and Nordic design that the owners began on the property next door that also honored northern buildings in the roots of their designs. There is off street parking under a sod roofed carport. There is also an electric car charging station in the car port. Walk up to the entry area and pass under the arch to the first of 3 decks where there is room to store bikes in summer, and once inside, there is plenty of room to shake off the snow, hang the coats and set down the skis or snowshoes. Each bedroom is very private is separated from the other by a soundproofed floor and ceiling for maximum privacy. Each bedroom also has its own restroom with shower, work station, free standing closet, queen bed, and balcony or patio with great views for getting away from the group. Continuing up the inspiring staircase leads you to the primary gathering area on the top floor. This area is breathtaking with its expansive windows, view of the town and harbor, Lake Superior and the grounds. It is simply the best view from a lodging in Grand Marais. There is a fully modern and capable kitchen, an architect designed built in sofa for single sleepers, and a contemporary gas fireplace. The sofa can sleep one adult or two children as is, or it can be modified to sleep one adult above and one adult on floor cushions. Note the unique skylight with natural light filtering treatments and the push button electronic pop up television that you can leave hidden if you wish. There is also a wrap around deck on this top level with fantastic view of the rooftops and harbor and the town and of course Lake Superior. There is a utility room with full size washer and dryer. Everything about the Sky House is designed with environmental sustainability in mind. These homes have an incredibly small footprint both structurally and environmentally. The foundations were designed to take up as little of the yard as possible- by being small at the start and increasing as you go up just like the old Stabur upon which this design is based. No cost has been spared to make the Sky House the highest quality, most significant architectural addition to Grand Marais' beautiful landscape. We hope you will find it warm, welcoming, and a once in a lifetime experience in one of the world's most magical places. Sauna is available on a first come first served basis and is private- message owner to verify availability prior to completing your reservation. Rates include 4 people, a 5th or 6th person may be added at $30 per person per night. 2 Dogs maximum with payment of $75 per dog. Infants up to 24 months are free, children at 25 months and older are charged at the same rate as adults. Maximum 6 humans in this home of any age. No wedding/ birthday gatherings with non guests or parties of any kind without a discussion with the owner and a negotiated event fee in advance. Book directly for the lowest possible price.
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Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No events allowed
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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About the neighborhood
Grand Marais
Grand Marais is home to this vacation home. North House Folk School and Sivertson Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cook County Public Tennis Courts and Grand Marais Golf 'n' Stuff.

Grand Marais, MN
What's nearby
- Cook County Court House - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Grand Marais Art Colony - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Visit Cook County Visitor Information Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Sivertson Gallery - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- North Shore Health - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Voyageur Brewing Company - 2 min walk
- Dockside Fish Market - 6 min walk
- The Fisherman’s Daughter - 6 min walk
- Java Moose Espresso Cafe - 4 min walk
- Blue Water Cafe - 6 min walk
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Sep 12, 2025
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Sep 29, 2025
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Jan 7, 2026
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Oct 4, 2025
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Ronald T.
May 24, 2024
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Great Stay!
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Paige K.
Jun 22, 2025
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Our 6th Stay at Tre Sostres!
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Oct 12, 2025
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Amelia J.
Oct 11, 2024
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Beautiful and Clean
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Nile A.
Aug 11, 2025
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Ericka T.
May 29, 2023
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Spectacular property
Ericka T.
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Jesse D.
Jan 29, 2025
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Great views
Jesse D.
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Brett C.
Apr 7, 2025
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Skyhouse
Brett C.
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Mary A.
Oct 7, 2024
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Fall foliage hiking
Mary A.
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Amy H.
Aug 22, 2023
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Lovely home in a great location
Amy H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Claudia W.
Aug 29, 2024
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Great!
Claudia W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Rebecca F.
Dec 1, 2024
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Incredible house
Rebecca F.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Andrea J.
Feb 9, 2025
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We'll be back!
Andrea J.
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10/10 Excellent
Michelle N.
Aug 25, 2022
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Relaxing
Michelle N.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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Kelly B.
Jul 28, 2023
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North Shore getaway
Kelly B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Kathe W.
Sep 3, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful perch above Grand Marais
Kathe W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent
Dale G.
Aug 30, 2024
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Dale G.
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Aisaaca H.
May 24, 2025
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Beautiful
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Angelina M.
Dec 23, 2024
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Getaway in Grand Marais
Angelina M.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
About the host
Hosted by Todd and Susan Miller
The owners and managers of the Skyhouse are Todd and Susan Miller. Susan is originally from Duluth Mn and Todd from the Twin Cities. They have sailed the world's oceans together on their 35 foot sloop 'Snow Day', and have now settled down here in Grand Marais since 2003. Todd is a licensed Captain, and served on the local park board and planning commission for many years. He is the founder and board chair for the Grand Marais Music Collaborative. Susan is a retired Special Education teacher at the local charter school. Todd's interests include leading a local dance band, building and restoring fun things, messing about in boats, and managing Real Estate. Susans interests include gardening, thrift store exploring, and cooking. They both love to travel and learn.
Why they chose this property
We chose this location 15 years ago because it is very special. We are lifelong Minnesotans and have been passing through Grand Marais our whole lives. We wanted a home on the North Shore, and we believe that Grand Marais is the jewel of the North Shore. Within Grand Marais we wanted to be close to the action and the water. Although this is a very small town, it has big shoulders when it comes to culture and beauty. We believe our specific location is magical because the big lake cools us in summer and warms us in winter. We never get tired of the many moods of Lake Superior and enjoy watching the lake from this property. We started our first rentals next door to the Sky House and we based those on North Shore fish houses. Most of those were restorations of existing homes and we used recycled items where ever we could. We have deeply enjoyed creating special spaces, so it was a logical progression for us to work with one of the most respected architects in Minnesota: David Salmela. We have deeply enjoyed our partnership with this legendary architect, and with the creation of Sky House our life adventure continues.
What makes this property unique
Travel insurance- a more popular option than ever before in these uncertain times! If booking direct you are saving roughly 12-15%. Travel insurance costs between 7 and 9.8%. You can still come out ahead and be fully insured. Or, if. you are confident (and we really hope you are) just pocket the savings and treat your group to a good dinner when you get here. But please don't just book some dates and then cancel and assume there will be a refund- you must make the correct decisions now that suit your comfort level.
Please let us know of your full agreement with these terms and we will go ahead and approve your booking. Thanks so much! Todd and Susan
Please let us know of your full agreement with these terms and we will go ahead and approve your booking. Thanks so much! Todd and Susan
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