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Giants Ridge Retreat / Ski • Bike • Golf

Family-friendly slopeside fun with indoor pool

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Hillside view of The Lodge
Front of the magnificant Lodge!
Front of The Lodge
Main entry for The Lodge
Giants Ridge chalet

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8925.7 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Aurora, MN
  • Place, Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Calgary Chair
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Chamonix Chair
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Common spaces

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Giants Ridge Retreat / Ski • Bike • Golf

Look no further, as this place has it all! This spacious and immaculately-detailed condo easily sleeps 8, on the quiet 3rd floor at The Lodge at Giants Ridge Golf & Ski Resort--a year-round family vacation destination. Ideal location at the bottom of the ski hill and adjacent to the championship golf course, The Legend, and just a few miles from The Quarry.

The Lodge at Giants Ridge Golf & Ski Resort is a year-round family vacation destination. It is an ideal location at the bottom of the ski hill and adjacent to the championship golf course, The Legend, and just a few miles from The Quarry. The Lodge offers Neighbor's BBQ Company & bar (featured on America's Best Restaurants), Aveda spa, indoor pool and hot tub, exercise gym, arcade, huge outdoor decks, and a fire pit. There is a business office, meeting and event spaces, and high speed internet. The Lodge is on the Mesabi bike trail, which extends from the Mississippi River to the Boundary Waters. The Mountain Bike Park is the largest lift-serviced bike park in the Midwest. There are countless miles of nearby trails for walking, hiking, biking, nordic/cross country skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and ATV/UTV/4-wheeler fanatics. There are several gorgeous lakes within minutes of The Lodge, for water sports, boating/pontooning, and fishing/ice fishing, including Sabin, Wynne, and Embarrass Lakes.

You will have access to the all areas and amenities at the Lodge, including the pool, exercise room, gift shop and sundry, lobby/gathering area, business office, arcade, Neighbor's BBQ Company, and the huge deck facing the ski slopes. There will be a key provided for access to the pool/hot tub area and exercise room, as those are locked.

I strive to make sure that my guests have everything they need to have a fantastic stay! Though I do not live near the condo, I am extremely responsive to questions/texts, and I will do whatever I can to assist you. If a situation is more urgent, I will reach out to my associates in the area to assist, as able. You certainly can also ask for assistance at the front desk!

If you love to be outside, you are coming to heaven on earth!

Recreational activities in the Spring/Summer/Fall include: Golfing at the pristine and award-winning Legend and Quarry championship golf courses, as well as The Wilderness at Fortune Bay, just 30 minutes away; hundreds of miles of ATV/off-roading trails and the Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Park; boating/fishing, kayaking and canoeing on breathtakingly beautiful lakes; a 32-foot climbing wall with 6 auto-belay climbing lanes; one of the longest and most challenging disc golfing courses in Minnesota; miles of hiking and walking trails for all ages and ability levels; 8 gravity-flow mountain biking trails with lift-assist to the top (Fridays through Sundays), over 10 miles of cross-country single track mountain biking trails; and over 135 miles of road biking on the historic Mesabi Trail. For the kiddos, there is a playground located between The Lodge and the Giants Ridge Chalet. There is plenty of room for ATV/UTV trailer parking in the enormous parking lot at The Lodge.

Winter enthusiasts will fall in love with alpine/nordic skiing & snowboarding on 35 downhill runs, serviced by 6 lifts; snow tubing (on select weekends); 40 miles of groomed cross country ski trails; fat tire biking (if conditions permit); hundreds of miles of snowmobiling trails; 5 snowshoeing trails; and ice fishing on the nearby lakes. Skis, snowboards, snowshoes, and fat tire bikes are available for rent at the Giants Ridge Chalet. Ski and board lessons are also available. Plenty of space is available in the parking lot for snowmobile trailers.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Aurora

Located in Aurora, this condo is in a rural area and on a river. Paul Wellstone Memorial & Historic Site and Soudan Underground Mine State Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort and Rocky Top Chair. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Aurora, MN

What's nearby

  • Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Calgary Chair - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Chamonix Chair - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Vermilion Trail Park - 11 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Biwabik City Park - 14 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rudy's Bar and Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Copper Nickel Public House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wacootah Grille at the Quarry - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Alpine Bar - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Four Season Minnesota Northwoods Paradise! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Four Season Minnesota Northwoods Paradise! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Four Season Minnesota Northwoods Paradise!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Four Season Minnesota Northwoods Paradise!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Four Season Minnesota Northwoods Paradise! located?

Located in the mountains, this Aurora condo building offers ski-in/ski-out access and is within a 5-minute walk of Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort, Sarajevo Chair and Calgary Chair. J-Bar and Helsinki Chair are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We had a great stay for our annual trip to Giants Ridge. The place was great and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

Great property & great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mollie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ski paradise!

What a great spot! So so much space and it’s a view of the hill! Our family loves skiing and giants ridge is great. Also the pool and hot tub were perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great ski in ski out location

Super convenient, clean and well stocked. There's a few quirks (no windows in second bedroom, dated decor) but got the job done!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

gary k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

50th-Bday

Great property and fabulous fall weather !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ski in/ski out!

We loved the convenience of the Lodge - we took advantage of the well-equipped kitchenette for breakfast and lunch, rather than eat in the chalet, then had dinner in the restaurant on site. It's also great to soak in the hot tub in the middle of the day, before going out for a few more runs. A view of the slopes was a nice bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely experience at the lodge!

We really enjoyed staying at the Lodge at Giant’s Ridge in this property. The listing is very accurate and the rooms were comfortable. We loved that we could ski from the back of the property and store our equipment in the equipment room by check-in. The pool and hot tub were also nice! The kitchen was well-stocked and our party of 6 appreciated having two bathrooms. The host was very communicative and helpful and made sure we had everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marnie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pre-Christmas escape

Our first time visiting Giants Ridge in the winter. Lovely condo and access to all of the great amenities at The Lodge. We walked out the door on to the nordic ski trail! A few down hill runs were open, and despite the lack of snow we enjoyed the slopes. Our host provided excellent restaurant recommendations, which were needed as the unit only had a single burner induction plate.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Third Floor Paradise

We had a wonderful time at the Lodge located at Giants Ridge. We have rented from Giants in the past and thought we would try a VRBO this time. Boy were we ever pleased. We had a beautiful hillside view and the third floor was GREAT! No loud ski boots were thumping around above us. Thanks for sharing your space, Eldon! We can’t wait to come back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great condo on the slopes!

This was the perfect place for our family of 3!! the place is well appointed, very clean and a perfect location for ski and ski out. We will be back!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

melissa c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot at the Lodge at Giants Ridge

Great location, well equipped, roomy…Eldon was great to work with!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rub23 R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ty E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and convenient

Great way to visit Giant's Ridge even with extreme cold weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Eldon Johnson

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English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests