Tamarack House & Sauna coming 11/25 on Gitchigami

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A cabin by a clear lake surrounded by dense forest.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white stove, a microwave, and a sink.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, a bookshelf, and a painting on the wall.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and large windows with a view of trees.
A cabin interior with a window overlooking a grassy area and a body of water. There is a wooden shelf with a black pot and a white paper on the floor.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Laundry made easy
    One of the few properties with on-site laundry facilities for guests.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Superior

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Hovland, MN
  • Place, Pincushion Mountain
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Place, Gunflint Hills Golf Course
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Place, Devil Track Lake
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Hovland

Located in Hovland, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Grand Portage National Monument is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Kadunce River State Wayside.
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Hovland, MN

What's nearby

  • Grand Portage State Forest - 28 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Cook County Court House - 37 min drive - 47.8 km
  • Pincushion Mountain - 40 min drive - 51.4 km
  • Gunflint Hills Golf Course - 42 min drive - 54.7 km
  • Devil Track Lake - 47 min drive - 60.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Chicago Bay Marketplace - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tamarack House & Sauna coming 11/25 on Gitchigami pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Tamarack House & Sauna coming 11/25 on Gitchigami?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tamarack House & Sauna coming 11/25 on Gitchigami?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tamarack House & Sauna coming 11/25 on Gitchigami?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tamarack House & Sauna coming 11/25 on Gitchigami located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Superior National Forest and Lake Superior. Grand Portage State Forest is 11.9 mi (19.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views and very private; we had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2026
Thanks so much for visiting Derek and taking a chance on the "east end" of the shore. Cheers!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I feel like five stars might be a little heavy but four stars is too few. Overall it was great, we didn’t spend a ton of time at the property but the location was awesome being right on Lake superior. It was clean and nothing was broken and the sauna was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check-in, wi-fi worked well, lake views beautiful and quiet area!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting right on the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another great stay at this lovely property!

Thanks for another great stay, hope to be up there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Lake Superior Getaway

Comfortable, well-appointed home in a great location. Perfect spot for a quiet, relaxing vacation while enjoying the beauty of the North Shore.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location by Lake Superior. Comfortable beds. Friendly host. Appreciate that they allow dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

Lovely property with everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!

We very much enjoyed our time at the Tamarack House. The home was clean and well stocked. I definitely would recommend this home to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great trip

Great location to stay and see the beauty of the region! Cute house, with all we needed! Perfect getaway up north! Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend getaway

Great place to base out of when adventuring around Northern MN. Quick access to Grand Marais, Superior Hiking trail, lakes.. wonderfully private lake shore with fire pit. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very private. Easy to walk dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving

We traveled up to Tamarack House for Thanksgiving this year. It was lovely and as described. Big and spacious with a beautiful view!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just beautiful!

Lovely quiet property with the gentle lapping of Lake Superior just outside the door. Very quiet area, perfect location for hiking, shopping, and relaxing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful to have a fire pit right by the water. Great view of the lake from windows as well was a huge benefit. Lots of space
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall stay at Tamarack House

We so enjoyed our stay at Tamarack House. It is a great location for the activities we want to do in the area. The beds are very comfortable and the kitchen,dining ,living area is great for eating and relaxing. We love being right by Lake Superior and having campfires at night. Being able to bring our dogs is greatly appreciated. We hope to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Place

Beautiful property on shores of Lake Superior! Very clean, quiet and great location to many activities. We didn’t find ourselves needing anything during our stay, and furniture/beds very comfortable. Property host very responsive, and easy to check in/out. Special place if you are looking for a getaway from all the hustle and bustle.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jun 2023
Thank you so much Maria, glad you found us & would love to host your family/friends again. Cheers!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls hiking weekend

Home felt like just that, from the extra items in the cupboards to the condiments in the fridge, HOME away from home. Appreciated those things! Kleenex, extra blankets, etc were all there. For a true 'up north' stay! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sounds of the ocean and stars of a planetarium

Excellent place that offers relaxing sounds and artistic neighbors we are enchanted. Not far away from Grand Portage gems and the Canadian border this was what everyone needed for a weekend getaway. Best part was our cell phones did not work which gave us more time to bond and have meaningful conversations.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

SHT Hiking trip

Awesome place to stay for a girl's hiking trip. The water was a tad inconvenient at first, but we figured it out and all was great! The fire pit is right next to the water and the house is right next to the firepit. So convenient! The views from the house were magnificient. It is right on the lake.... and very close to the SHT trails. So convenient and so nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property description is accurate. Late July on the north shore was hot & muggy & no lake breeze. Used lots of fans to cool off. Water use was also accurate in the description — while I had no issues with using the supplied water others in my group did. Did enjoy an afternoon in a screen tent listening to waves from the big lake
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

The house is super cozy and made our 9 person group feel at home. The water situation was manageable but a bit more work though the owner was very clear about this in the description. We absolutely loved our stay but the 1 bathroom was a bit of a challenge. Would also recommend replacing the front door as its not square and the gaps let in mosquitoes. That constructive criticism aside, we'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Quiet Weekend Location

Very close to the lake and you can hear the waves crashing while sitting in the living room. The check in was simple and the house was as expected. Plenty of room if you wanted to bring family or friends or just as nice for a couple and their dog. House was neat and lots of games and activities to do while in the house. Great location to enjoy the lake with a full moon that makes awesome pictures. The wildlife is amazing to view. Pros: close to Lake, beautiful view, cozy relaxing house, easy access, and plenty of wildlife. Cons: lot of shops are closed this time of year and others have short hours.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2022
We’re glad you enjoyed your stay Darrian. It’s certainly true about the shops, part of how the businesses stay alive in the winter. Part of it is also owners taking needed breaks after crazy summers. Thanks again for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Break getaway

We had a great stay on the North Shore. Close to Grand Marais, as well as the Canadian Border, so choose your own adventure. Our boys fished off the lighthouse point in GM, and we did a hike up at Grand Portage on the border. Spent tons of time on the lakefront, and watched the younger kids climb all over everything while collecting more rocks to bring home. The absolute highlight, from a Minneapolis family, was the stargazing! No Northern Lights, but wow! What an amazing view of our corner of the galaxy. We'll be back, for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Review

It was a nice little cabin and on the lake which was perfect. The only disappointment was that there wasn’t a notice online that showering wasn’t recommended. It mentioned that water shouldn’t be cooked with, maybe I should’ve connected the dots. But I would’ve come more prepared had I of known
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2024
Hi Sophi - This is a misunderstanding, I'm sorry and wish you had reached out. Showering is fine to do at the house. It's just not recommended to drink the tap water because it's a lake draw well. Thank you for visiting and hope otherwise you had a good time! Michelle
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