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Pumphouse on Lake Superior I 200’ Lake Superior Frontage I Incredible Views

Beachfront cottage for sun and fun

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Winter wonderland at The PumpHouse on Lake Superior!
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Gales of November and December at PumpHouse on Lake Superior
Gales of November and December at PumpHouse on Lake Superior

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 53100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Duluth, MN
  • Place, Lester River
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lester Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Brighton Beach Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

2nd Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

2nd Floor Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Main Level Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Pumphouse on Lake Superior I 200’ Lake Superior Frontage I Incredible Views

https://www.duluthpumphouse.com

Welcome to the historic Pumphouse on Lake Superior with 200' of lakeshore! The Pumphouse is one of Duluth's iconic and historical properties. This home was originally designed by John Wangenstein in 1860 as the water pump house for the City of Duluth but was abandoned when the new pump house was built in 1897. Miss Elisabeth Congdon purchased it and hired renowned architect Harold Starin to convert the pump house into an absolutely stunning French-style home. Enormous 8' windows face the courtyard and London Road, while a terrace along the entire length of the home overhangs Lake Superior. French doors frame the large living room and its commanding view of Lake Superior and the Aerial Lift Bridge. This stunning 3,100 square foot French home sits on 200' of lakefront on London Road. The Pumphouse faces southeast for beautiful sunrises and overhangs Lake Superior. The home features large multi-paned French windows, French doors, 10-foot ceilings, a Pullman-style kitchen, period chandeliers, four gas fireplaces, and other unique elements. You can enjoy a fire in our fire pit next to the lake or leisurely escape to the terrace to listen to the many sounds of the lake. There are two flights of stairs going from the parking area to the lakeside Pumphouse (which may be challenging for those with mobility concerns). We are located lakeside on London Road, just a short drive to Duluth's downtown restaurants, entertainment, and Canal Park. PL19-166.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Put any furniture that was moved back in place.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Professional photography/photo shoots require owner pre-approval
Minimum night stay in Duluth, MN is 2 nights and maximum night stay is 28 nights.

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
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number PL19-166

About the area

Duluth

Located on the beach, this cottage is in Lakeside - Lester Park, a neighbourhood in Duluth. Lake Superior and University Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium and S.S. William A. Irvin Ore Boat Museum. North Shore Scenic Railroad and Great Lakes Aquarium are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Duluth, MN

What's nearby

  • University Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lester River - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Uninveristy of Minnesota Duluth - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lester Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Brighton Beach Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wired Whiskers - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mount Royal Fine Foods - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Billy's - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pumphouse on Lake Superior I 200’ Lake Superior Frontage I Incredible Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pumphouse on Lake Superior I 200’ Lake Superior Frontage I Incredible Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pumphouse on Lake Superior I 200’ Lake Superior Frontage I Incredible Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pumphouse on Lake Superior I 200’ Lake Superior Frontage I Incredible Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pumphouse on Lake Superior I 200’ Lake Superior Frontage I Incredible Views located?

Nestled on the beach, this Lakeside - Lester Park cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Lake Superior, University Park and Lester River. Lester Park and Brighton Beach Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 261 out of 264 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 264 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 264 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 264 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 264 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clara Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Most tastefully renovated place I ever stayed in
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 5th time staying here. Always excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is immaculate, gorgeous views of the lake. Completely beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is stunning. The view of the lake is unreal. We had an amazing time staying here. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a special place, love it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annelisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
absolutely stunning property. decorated with high end furnishings, absolutely incredible kitchen. fireplaces in all rooms. amazing views, unique stay. incredibly comfortable beds. would not recommend young children as the furnishings are so nice and light in color, i'd be worried about messes and stains! it's THAT nice. we were blown away. thank you pumphouse. absolutely wonderful!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Callan Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful getaway at the Pumphouse! The house is fabulous, the lake is so peaceful. Just what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful location and property
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Looking forward to coming back next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorna P.

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

Great stay

Beautiful property and helpful hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an amazing historic property right on the lake! We loved watching the sunrise each morning! The house was very clean and the beds so cozy! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's our third time staying at this property and it never disappoints! It was our first time brining young kids and they loved playing in the water outside the home. It was also a short walk to Lester Park for some fantastic hiking without loading everyone in the car. We will certainly be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is my sixth year staying at the pump house. It is so aesthetically pleasing inside and out. Never disappoints. Always clean stocked and beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

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

Perfect stay

Wonderful property in the ideal location. We have loved both our stays and plan to return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed for our honeymoon and it was perfect. Great location and a wonderful house. They had everything we needed; every time we thought "wonder if they have...." we found it. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A truly exceptional home on Lake Superior. Peaceful, relaxing, rejuvenating, wonderful! Wish we could have stayed longer!! Fabulous master bedroom suite! Enjoyed being so close to the lake! Great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home and location. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful home and we have enjoyed our stay each time. Thank you for offering this for others to enjoy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

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

We love it here

This is our second year staying here, and it is absolutely magical! We love this gorgeous home and space.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary with our adult kids. All of us LOVED every minute we were there. The hardest part was leaving. We WILL be back.
Watching a storm roll through Duluth
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

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

Fabulous!

Beautiful property. This was a return stay and it was fabulous! Same as our previous stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second trip to the Pumphouse and we’re glad we stayed longer this time! Wonderfully relaxing trip with everything we needed. The upkeep, maintenance and refreshing is top notch and appreciated. Lots of care was taken in delivering a first class guest experience. Looking forward to returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alycia M.

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

Another wonderful stay

Annual stay at the Pumphouse - always a good reset and grounding experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

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