Looking for all the comforts of a modern home wrapped up in the charm of a Northwoods retreat? Liking the idea of feeling nestled in the woods, yet wanting to be close to the convenience of town? Charlie's Haven is the place for you! Less than a mile from the quaint harbor town of Grand Marais, you're close enough to be able to walk or ride to enjoy the amenities of town, yet far enogh away to avoid the noise, congestion and bustle of summer festivals and outdoor music venues. Whether you are looking for a summer vacation getaway or a quiet winter retreat, Charlie's Haven provides easy access to hiking, biking and cross country or downhill ski areas. Like to travel with your canine friends? Is Charlie's Haven booked for the dates you desire? Please check our other listing: vrbo #355006, McFarland House.
It is 20 minutes away from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) with its boundless opportunities for exploration and fun.
Charlie's Haven is a newly constructed home designed for the site featuring large and small windows strategically placed to take advantage of the sun as it rises through the pines and cycles into dusk. Walls are artfully painted to catch the sun's glow whether it is shining bright or hiding beneath grey winter skies. Enjoy the play of light as you lounge in the comfy couch or loveseat in the great room featuring a vaulted aspen ceiling and hardwood cherry floors.
Love to cook? The kitchen will inspire you with its marble countertops, Chicago Cutlery, Cuisinart Chef's Classic Stainless Steel cookware and state-of-the-art range and refrigerator.
At the end of the day nestle into the bedroom with its brand new queen bed and northwoods furnishings. Sleeping arrangements include a loft (accessed by a standard well lit staircase) that serves as a sitting or yoga area by day with 2 futon/couches that fold down to queen sized beds. Loft windows afford you with a year-round view of Lake Superior.
Charlie's Haven is pet and smoke free and sleeps 4 comfortably: 2 in the bedroom; 4 in the loft if 2 can share each bed. (Please be aware: children are not permitted to sleep in the loft without an adult). Like to travel with your dog(s)? Please look into our other listing:McFarland House vrbo listing #355006.
SO . . . imagine yourself enjoying the outdoors in whatever way you like (hiking the many area trails including Superior Hiking Trail, biking the Pincushion Mountain trails, boating our many waterways - canoe or motor, fishing, skiing, birding). Perhaps your family has split for the day - some to take a North House or Art Colony class, others to shop Grand Marais, others to fish or hunt. You gather together at 'home' to quiet comfort. Maybe you'll stream a movie using your computer and our wifi system, or pop a DVD into the player to amuse the children while you prepare home cooked meal in the kitchen or on the grill. Curl up on the couch with a cup of tea or beverage of choice and let the tensions of your everyday life flow out and away. Rainy day? Pick up a new craft or project from a visit to The Garage in town, enjoy the simple pleasures of a jigsaw puzzle or pull out that book you've been longing to read. You're on vacation and every day here is a day of renewal. You're surrounded by one of the most beautiful places on the planet, in one of the most inspiring homes you'll ever find. And you deserve it all. Welcome to Charlie's Haven!
(For more complete description of the setting, please look at our other listing: McFarland House, vrbo #355006. Close to Charlie's Haven, yet far enough away for complete privacy, the property would welcome your extended family.