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Just a mile up from Lake Superior located in the middle of Duluth!

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9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 71200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Duluth, MN
  • Place, College of St. Scholastica
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Luke's Hospital
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Minnesota Duluth
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Badger Room

1 Double Bunk Bed

Moose Room

1 Queen Bed

Packer Room

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 is upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Pink Throne

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Just a mile up from Lake Superior located in the middle of Duluth!

Urban Silent Sports Retreat is a house built in 1908 with all original wood floors, that is centrally located a mile up from beautiful Lake Superior.
We are set up for everyone but geared to the silent sports folks like skiers, bikers, hikers!
This spacious three bedroom, full bath and a half house with full unfinished basement and attached garage has plenty of safe storage for your bicycles, Nordic skis, canoe's and kayaks! Basement is set up for waxing your Nordic skis and we have some bikes and Nordic skis available for renters.

We just finished up our back deck! We now have a table, chairs and you can enjoy the sunshine! Our front deck has a nice porch swing and is covered for enjoyment even in inclement weather!

We opened another rental June 1st 2 miles from Wisconsin Point ! 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom sleeps 6 and we can rent it for just one night unlike this one! Rent both if you have a larger group!

If you are looking for posh, planning to party, smoke at all, do drugs or drink excessively, you'll have to find a different place to rent.

If you want a very quiet house in a nice established neighborhood to use as your home base while you paddle the rivers, bike, run, hike or ski the trails of Outdoor Magazine's top outside town, this is your place!

Home, with much of it's original woodwork, is located less than a mile from Chester Bowl and Bagley which have both running, mountain biking, and Nordic ski trails.

The home is just blocks from being on the Duluth Traverse, less than a mile from Chester, Leif Erickson, and Bagley. We are centrally located so you can quickly get to Spirit Mountain, Superior Hiking Trail, and so, so, so much more!!!

Your hosts spend most of their free time on the numerous trails and bodies of water in the area and would love to share their knowledge with you to help you plan your excursions! We have extra snowshoes, skis, bikes, kayaks and can also direct you to other places to rent. Want us to take you out on the trails? Teach you how to ski or snowshoe? That is our passion we would love to!

Limit of 7 people, pets only upon approval, $75 pet fee.

Our home is a safe, secure, licensed rental PL20-089 .

Check in is after 3pm and check out is 10 am unless we are vacant after you, then you are welcome to stay all day, just ask us...we are super flexible if it's empty before or after no extra charge!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
We have a pack n play.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 5 total
Pets allowed upon pre approval. $75 fee.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We do not rent to anyone who smokes!!

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please make sure the lock box code is turned to something other than what it is to open it.
Please text us at 2183550960 when you leave so we can send our cleaner in.
Please follow all check out instructions at the house.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Strict noise policy no parties.
No heavy drinking or parties. Will result in immediate removal.
No smoking in or out. $500 fine for it!

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Duluth

Located in East Hillside, a neighborhood in Duluth, this vacation home is near a water park and on a river. NorShor Theatre and Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium and Marshall Performing Arts Center. North Shore Scenic Railroad and S.S. William A. Irvin Ore Boat Museum are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledding.
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What's nearby

  • College of St. Scholastica - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • St. Luke's Hospital - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Leif Erickson Park and Rose Garden - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • University of Minnesota Duluth - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Lakewalk - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alakef Coffee Roasters - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burrito Union - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Superior Sips - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Toppers Pizza - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sir Benedict's Tavern - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Just a mile up from Lake Superior located in the middle of Duluth! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 5 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Just a mile up from Lake Superior located in the middle of Duluth!?

As of Apr 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Just a mile up from Lake Superior located in the middle of Duluth! on May 1, 2026 start from $238, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Just a mile up from Lake Superior located in the middle of Duluth!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Just a mile up from Lake Superior located in the middle of Duluth!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Just a mile up from Lake Superior located in the middle of Duluth! located?

Located in East Hillside, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Chester Park and Lake Superior. St Luke's Pavillion and St. Luke's Hospital are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 118 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for our 3 generations to stay together and explore
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great place to stay. It was clean, well kept up, and in a quiet area of the neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Betty M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parking, Pet friendly, great communication
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paige D.

Owner was very nice and responsive to inquiries. And our stay there was very peacful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Doris A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very nice. Clean house.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna K.

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

Great place to stay

Owners were super nice- great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna P.

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

Great stay

We had an amazing time at this property. The location was great for canal Park/61 and to get around Duluth. The host was amazing and had great ideas for things to do. Was a perfect landing spot to make the most out of our trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property appeared old but was clean and my kids loved the basement with the pink toilet!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Erica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We used the house as a home base during our destination wedding in Duluth. We brought our dog with us and were happy that the streets were perfect for long walks! We had everything we needed in the house and the hosts even left us a wedding gift! We'll never forget our stay there!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria R.

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

Nice Place

Nice and clean. Great location to activities in Duluth.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn F.

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

July 2025

We had a great stay. Hosts were amazing, informative, and in contact with us answering any questions we had prior to and during our stay. Plenty of room for 5 adults and 2 kids. Location was great for getting around Duluth. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Debbie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Fourth of July weekend

Was a good location and walking distance to the lake (about 10 blocks). Did not stay at the house much since we were out and about but did have everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was perfect. Ample sleeping space. Only downfall for our family is gramma doesn’t do stairs well and the bedrooms and bathroom were upstairs so they checked into a hotel, but that wasn’t the fault of the host, I didn’t read carefully enough. Will keep this in mind for future trips to Duluth! Just was very communicative and helpful!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah M.

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

Fully functional stay

All was as described. Host was very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marlys f.

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

Duluth wedding and getaway

The house was warm and cozy. We enjoyed all areas of the house. Thank you for sharing your little home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley H.

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

Pet friendly is a bonus!

Nice location with the park nearby!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Good spot to stay

Near UMD & downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

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

Easy Breezy Weekend

Quiet street, comfy beds, clean house, a garage to park in, and top notch communication with the property owner! We had a great stay and would definitely go back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa S.

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

Great place to stay in Duluth

Great amenities and location. The owner was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie T.

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

Great place

Cute house set for a family stay! Everything we needed, family games, lots of places to lounge. Close to everything, great places to eat, fun exploring and great north shore sites!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark J.

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

Nice family place

Nice property. Plenty of room. Very squeaky wooden floors and stairs. A dog (In a kennel) next door would just bark at you incessantly if you were outside. Place was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cat J.

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

Great place great location and great property owners

GREAT FIVE STARS
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

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

Cute Bungalow on the Hill

…conveniently located close to downtown Duluth… nice stay with good company!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

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

Excellent stay

The owner/holes were very attentive, and answered all her questions and responded quickly I would highly recommend them
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S.

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

Duluth Delight

A perfect ‘home base’ for us to join extended family for a celebration/ reunion!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Wayne Graves

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Unlike the companies that own lots of vacation rentals, we just own two and we do it to make ends meet. Wayne works in a grocery store and Eve suffered a job ending concussion 14 years ago. Our rentals are priced lower than most, before the site fees, because we wanted to provide the opportunity for people to enjoy the area without breaking the bank. 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 wrote articles for Silent Sports Magazine for 20 years along with blogging on Northlandrunner. In addition, she has been the top ski trail reporter for Skinnyski for a few years! Wayne has been working for Super One stores for forty 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 officiated at the state Nordic and Cross Country meets for decades and used to volunteer for all of Grandma's events for two decades. Eve also times a lot of silent sports events, takes photos at many of them, and puts a few on. We enjoy sharing our knowledge of the trails with others!

Why they chose this property

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. It is really close to the lake and downtown along with many trails, parks and so much more!

What makes this property 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!

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