The most centrally located Vacation Rental in Duluth!
- House1200 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 7
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Half Baths: 1
- Min Stay: 2 nights
Quiet neighborhood with large house to use while you explore nature!
Bedrooms
Owner
Wayne Graves
- Languages:
- english
About Wayne Graves
We are both avid Silent Sports Enthusiasts who enjoy this magnificent outdoor playground of Duluth on a daily basis. Eve is originally from Southern Wisconsin and a huge Badger and Packer fan. Wayne is from the Proctor area which is just outside of Duluth. We Mountain bike, road bike, paddle, run, row, Nordic ski and do anything else that is silently powered by us in the outdoors on a daily basis. Eve has written articles for Silent Sports Magazine for the past twelve years along with blogging on Northlandrunner. In addition, she has been the top ski trail reporter for Skinnyski for the past few years! Wayne has been working for Super One stores for thirty years and enjoys his job! Eve who was formerly a teacher and accountant, now coaches adults who are beginners and those who like to go slowly in running roads, trails, and Nordic skiing. Both Eve and Wayne officiate at the state Nordic and Cross Country meets along with volunteering for all of Grandma's events. Eve also times a lot of silent sports events, takes photos at many of them, and puts a few on.
Wayne Graves purchased this House in 2004
Why Wayne Graves chose East Hillside
We lived here until recently when we moved ten miles away to be able to walk out the front door and into several parks, the Superior Hiking Trail, and have some land.
What makes this House unique
This property is centrally located and has safe indoor storage for all those Silent Sports toys along with a waxing area and bench for Nordic skis. UMD, St. Scholastica, Chester Bowl, Bagley and Lake Superior are all within a mile of this house! Our website details how close we are to so many other outdoor playgrounds!
Amenities
Featured
- Air Conditioning
- Pets Welcome
- TV
- Washer & Dryer
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Heater
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 1, Half Baths: 1
Safety features
- Carbon-monoxide detectorWhere the Fire department wants them.
- Deadbolt lock
- Exterior lighting
- Fire extinguisherBy the door to the garage
- Smoke detectorall over the house according to where they need to be per fire department. When you are licensed you must have them in certain places and they are inspected .
Location Type
- Lake ViewWith only a mile between you and the cleanest great lake, you have a partial view from one of the bedrooms.
General
- Air ConditioningWindow AC can be provided upon early request prior to check in.
- HeatingGas heat
- Linens Provided
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- ParkingThere is one spot outside the garage in addition to inside. Street parking available on 11th Street, there is NO parking on 10th Avenue East in front of the house, you will be ticketed.
- GarageThere is an attached garage for one car and toys. This is a deep garage. We do not want any motorized toys other than cars in this garage.
- Towels Provided
- Fitness Room / EquipmentWe have extra bikes and Nordic skis if you request them early.
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Toilet Paper
- Living RoomThere is a living room with a sectional, in the 'dining/living room' there is a futon and a couch.
Kitchen
- RefrigeratorFull refrigerator with top freezer
- StoveGas stove and oven
- Ovenyes, gas
- Microwaveyes
- Coffee Maker
- ToasterToaster oven
- Pantry ItemsYou are welcome to eat what you find! We only have what is leftover from other guests...
- Dishes & UtensilsIncluded and we even have a vacuum cleaner!
- KitchenLarge kitchen with microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, full refrigerator, freezer, gas stove, oven, dishes, pots/pans, etc all provided. You are responsible for washing dishes.
Dining
- Dining Room
- DiningThere is a formal dining room area that is large. There are some chairs and more can be provided if needed.
Entertainment
- TelevisionYou will be outdoors enjoying our playground so we only have a DTV box hooked up to the tv for local stations and a VHS and DVD player.
- StereoPortable radios/boom box need to be kept inside and at low levels at all times.
- DVD PlayerWe have a TON of DVD's and VHS tapes!
- BooksWe have a wide variety of books and our magazines include Silent Sports, Trail Runner, and others like that!
- GamesWe have lots of board games available !
- ToysOur toys are all bikes, skis, etc. We do have some toys for toddlers too!
Outside
- Lawn / GardenYes we have a lawn, we ask that you do your outdoor socializing at the local parks due to the close proximity of the neighbors.
- Kayak / CanoeWe do have one canoe we could loan you if you wanted!
- BicyclesUpon request...limited sizes.
- Deck / PatioThere are two decks. We do not provide any outdoor furniture because we prefer you do outdoor socializing at the parks. The houses are too close together.
- Ski & SnowboardWe can provide some Nordic skis upon early request...limited sizes.
- TennisWe have many racquets we can provide upon request.
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessibleI apologize, however, the bathrooms are upstairs and downstairs.
- Senior Adults Only CommunityWe welcome seniors!!
Notes
- Our home is geared to those who are quiet, Silent Sports lovers. We would love to help you plan your Duluth vacation by giving you information about our local trails, waterfalls, and more!
House Rules
Children allowed - Children must be watched closely!!Children must be watched closely!!
Pets allowed - Pets allowed upon pre approval. $25 per pet fee. Pets allowed upon pre approval. $25 per pet fee.
No smoking - We do not rent to anyone who smokes!!We do not rent to anyone who smokes!!
Max guests: 7 - 7 people maximum per the City of Duluth7 people maximum per the City of Duluth
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
39 Reviews
Personable and Lovely
I loved the property, but I also loved the hosts! They provide a cute little booklet that has different trails and places to eat! They are also great and very helpful in person and over the phone as well!
Nice location
Would recommend it
Location, location, location
The home served our needs perfectly for my daughter and me to visit my granddaughter at the College of St. Scholastica a mile away. The three bedrooms allowed my granddaughter to stay with us for the weekend. The home would also be close for University of Minnesota at Duluth. We arrived late at 11 PM and our gracious hosts Eve and Wayne made arrangements for us to have access and provided snacks!
North Woods Cabin Meets Grandma's house
The first thing we noticed was how at home we all felt walking through the door, including our dog. He laid right down, like he'd been there multiple times before and we felt like we had walked into one of our extended family's homes. Our favorite thing was the attached garage. Amazing!!! We had only ever stayed in Duluth in Canal Park except for one unenjoyable trip when we stayed elsewhere, a little apprehensive about the location. We needn't have been worried. When the owners say the house is centrally located, they mean centrally located! Our son is a UMD student, so being close to campus was our main priority when booking, so were pleasantly surprised when we found we could really get anywhere in the city within 5-10 minutes. So nice.
Things to be aware of that might matter to some people that are all in the listing, but if you don't read closely enough you might miss: 1) All bedrooms and bathroom facilities are accessed via stairs, so if you have mobility issues, be aware of that. There is a futon on the main floor available.
2)This is a wonderfully quiet neighborhood. You will be expected to be a good quiet neighbor as well.
3) There is no WiFi . It didn't bother us much, but it might matter to you if you have a student needing to do homework via internet. Also, no cable TV, but local channels are available.
4) Pay attention to the book Wayne and Eve have put together with their favorite spots. We have been to Duluth almost every year for the past 29 and we were amazed at the gems in the book we had never even heard of!!..
We are absolutely going to stay again. Thanks, Eve and Wayne.
Thank you for the nice review! We hope you stay again! All the things you mentioned about stairs, WIFI, etc are in the listing so hopefully people read carefully!
Awesome
Great communication! Wonderful recommendations. Nice people with a super cute puppy :)
Map
Silent Sports lovers will have a plethora of magnificent mostly free trails and lakes to explore less than a mile to 30 minutes away. With a safe indoor attached garage and basement to store all of your silent sports toys in, you can easily explore on foot, bike, canoe in the summer and Nordic skis in the winter! Waxing bench, extra bikes and skis available upon request. See website for more information. 2 night minimum set by the city from Sept 15th to June 14th 5 night minimum from June 15th to Sept 14th