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Doug N.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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The Blue Jay - Cozy 1-bedroom house in Virginia with WiFi, sleeps 4
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 41008 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Virginia, MN
- Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area3 min drive
- Virginia Golf Course4 min drive
- U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame7 min drive
- Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing)38 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Queen Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
The Blue Jay - Cozy 1-bedroom house in Virginia with WiFi, sleeps 4
Welcome to The Blue Jay - Your Cozy Basecamp for Iron Range Adventures!
Looking for the perfect launchpad for your next outdoor escape? The Blue Jay is a charming, recently updated 1-bedroom home that puts you minutes from the best the Iron Range has to offer!
Prime Location:
Just 2 miles to Essentia Health - Virginia
2 miles to Mesabi Trail Access Point
10 minutes to Iron Range OHV Park
20 minutes to Giants Ridge (skiing, golfing & more!)
20 minutes to Redhead Mountain Bike Park
25 minutes to Sax-Zim Bog - a birdwatcher's paradise
The Space:
Unwind in this thoughtfully furnished home that sleeps up to 4 guests with a comfy queen bed in the bedroom and a queen pull-out sleeper in the living room. You'll also enjoy:
High-speed WiFi & Smart TV
A dedicated workspace for remote work
Fully equipped kitchen
Cozy living area to relax after a day of exploring
Guest Access:
Guests enjoy full private access to the entire home - your own peaceful retreat in the heart of the Iron Range. For our security and yours, the home is protected with Ring video doorbells, on the exterior of the entrance doors.
Looking for the perfect launchpad for your next outdoor escape? The Blue Jay is a charming, recently updated 1-bedroom home that puts you minutes from the best the Iron Range has to offer!
Prime Location:
Just 2 miles to Essentia Health - Virginia
2 miles to Mesabi Trail Access Point
10 minutes to Iron Range OHV Park
20 minutes to Giants Ridge (skiing, golfing & more!)
20 minutes to Redhead Mountain Bike Park
25 minutes to Sax-Zim Bog - a birdwatcher's paradise
The Space:
Unwind in this thoughtfully furnished home that sleeps up to 4 guests with a comfy queen bed in the bedroom and a queen pull-out sleeper in the living room. You'll also enjoy:
High-speed WiFi & Smart TV
A dedicated workspace for remote work
Fully equipped kitchen
Cozy living area to relax after a day of exploring
Guest Access:
Guests enjoy full private access to the entire home - your own peaceful retreat in the heart of the Iron Range. For our security and yours, the home is protected with Ring video doorbells, on the exterior of the entrance doors.
Property manager
Jeff Baker
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 deadlock
About the area
Virginia
Virginia is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area and Leonidas Overlook, while Minnesota Musem of Mining and Greyhound Bus Museum are cultural highlights.
Virginia, MN
What's nearby
- Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
- Essentia Health-Virginia - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
- Virginia Golf Course - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
- U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
- Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort - 38 min drive - 37.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 3 min drive
- Dairy Queen - 4 min drive
- Sawmill Saloon & Restaurant - 3 min drive
- Dave's Pizza - 8 min walk
- Arby's - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by Jeff Baker
Alena & I are both from the Iron Range, we have travelled extensively throughout the USA as well as some more limited travel in the Caribbean and Europe. We love the vacation short term rental home option for our family. We know that options on the Iron Range can be limited so we wanted to give visitors another option.
Why they chose this property
The south side of Virginia is a low-key neighborhood with a mix of well established homes and rental properties.
What makes this property unique
Our home has many recent updates and is well equipped to make your stay hassle free.
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