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Tamarack House & Sauna coming 11/25 on Gitchigami
Lakefront holiday home in Hovland with kitchen
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Hovland, MN
- Place, Judge Magney State Park31 min drive
- Place, Grand Portage State Forest35 min drive
- Place, Grand Portage National Monument48 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
About this property
Tamarack House & Sauna coming 11/25 on Gitchigami
Tamarack House is a cozy, family friendly house on private Lake Superior lot in Hovland, 20 minutes past the amazing town of Grand Marais. The house offers two inviting, comfortable bedrooms upstairs with king and queen beds, one with a designated work space. The downstairs provides a rec room, queen bed and twin over full bunk beds. The upstairs living and dining open to full Lake Superior views - relax and take it all in. An electric sauna will be fully functional in November of 2025. The owners enjoy spending time here with their kids and dogs and hope you do the same.
The house provides a wonderful place to relax & take in the big lake, or can be a good base for exploring inland hikes and canoeing - ideally a bit of both! It is equipped with board games & puzzles, art supplies for kids, books for adults & kids & two TVs with Roku’s for access to streaming services. Outside your door there is a beach for all your stone throwing needs. A fire pit is nestled along the shore to take in sunsets and enjoy the scenery. Adequate firewood is provided.
The Arrowhead Trail, which has access to pristine inland lakes is just a couple miles down Hwy 61. Bring your canoe, kayak or fishing boat and go explore! Judge C. Magney State Park is known for the Devils Kettle hike, and farther up Hwy 61 is High Falls, just before the Canadian border. The house is also just 20 min from Grand Marais which is home to an unbeatable harbor, an amazing art community & numerous local shops & restaurants worth checking out.
Two things to note incase they are a must for your party - there is no dishwasher, and drinking / cooking water is provided in a 13 gallon container in the kitchen as well as more downstairs if needed. This is due to the lake draw well the house uses. Running water can be used for showering or doing dishes but can appear slightly yellow/brown due to sediment from the lake.
The house provides a wonderful place to relax & take in the big lake, or can be a good base for exploring inland hikes and canoeing - ideally a bit of both! It is equipped with board games & puzzles, art supplies for kids, books for adults & kids & two TVs with Roku’s for access to streaming services. Outside your door there is a beach for all your stone throwing needs. A fire pit is nestled along the shore to take in sunsets and enjoy the scenery. Adequate firewood is provided.
The Arrowhead Trail, which has access to pristine inland lakes is just a couple miles down Hwy 61. Bring your canoe, kayak or fishing boat and go explore! Judge C. Magney State Park is known for the Devils Kettle hike, and farther up Hwy 61 is High Falls, just before the Canadian border. The house is also just 20 min from Grand Marais which is home to an unbeatable harbor, an amazing art community & numerous local shops & restaurants worth checking out.
Two things to note incase they are a must for your party - there is no dishwasher, and drinking / cooking water is provided in a 13 gallon container in the kitchen as well as more downstairs if needed. This is due to the lake draw well the house uses. Running water can be used for showering or doing dishes but can appear slightly yellow/brown due to sediment from the lake.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Please kennel or take dog with when not at house.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 and a first aid kit
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 Judge Magney State Park.
Hovland, MN
What's nearby
- Judge Magney State Park - 31 min drive - 16.8 km
- Grand Portage State Forest - 35 min drive - 21.9 km
- Grand Marais Art Colony - 41 min drive - 48.5 km
- Cook County Court House - 42 min drive - 48.5 km
- Grand Portage National Monument - 48 min drive - 34.3 km
Restaurants
- Chicago Bay Marketplace - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Michelle Petz
We are Twin Cities residents & business owners, Mom & Dad to three kids & a lab named Murray, and lovers of the north shore community. Ryan grew up in Hovland, MN & Michelle embraced the north shore as soon as it was introduced to her at a young age. We’re honored to now own the house Ryan grew up in and share it with friends, family & guests.
Languages:
English
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