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Ella's Inn - Value Priced Lodging in the Heart of Grand Marais

Holiday home with kitchen, steps from Lake Superior

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Working on Summer blooms!
Blanketed in Snow and still cozy!
Exterior
Exterior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Grand Marais, MN
  • Place, Grand Marais Art Colony
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cook County Court House
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, North Shore Health
    ‪8 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Ella's Inn - Value Priced Lodging in the Heart of Grand Marais

Welcome to Ella's Inn in beautiful Grand Marais. This charming classic bungalow is located two blocks from the Grand Marais harbor and within walking distance to everything Grand Marais has to offer.

Our focus is to provide our guests an 'at home' feeling with clean and comfortable accommodations at a value price. A fully equipped kitchen, living room, dining room, three bathrooms and five bedrooms allow you to make Ella's Inn your home away from home.

Due to allergies, Ella's does NOT accept pets. Thank you.

Keywords: Walk to Art Colony and North House Folk School, guesthouse, inn, vacation rental home, bungalow, rooms for rent, value priced, fully equipped kitchen, living room, dining room, affordable, year round rental, Lake Superior, Grand Marais, North Shore, cabin

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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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:
Start the dishwasher
Remove leftover food and drinks
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Grand Marais

Located in Grand Marais, this holiday home is in the city centre. North House Folk School and Sivertson Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cook County Public Tennis Courts and Grand Marais Golf 'n' Stuff. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Grand Marais, MN

What's nearby

  • Grand Marais Art Colony - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cook County Court House - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sivertson Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cook County Public Tennis Courts - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • North Shore Health - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 135 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Voyageur Brewing Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dockside Fish Market - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Fisherman’s Daughter - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Java Moose Espresso Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gun Flint Tavern - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ella's Inn - Value Priced Lodging in the Heart of Grand Marais pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ella's Inn - Value Priced Lodging in the Heart of Grand Marais?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ella's Inn - Value Priced Lodging in the Heart of Grand Marais?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ella's Inn - Value Priced Lodging in the Heart of Grand Marais?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ella's Inn - Value Priced Lodging in the Heart of Grand Marais located?

Located in the heart of Grand Marais, this holiday home is steps away from Superior National Forest and Lake Superior. Grand Marais Art Colony and Cook County Court House are just steps away.

About the host

Hosted by Lori A Backlund

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Owners Terry and Lori Backlund have been married since August 2007. Both have had long family histories that tie them to Grand Marais. Terry is co-founder of Sven and Ole's and current owner/broker of Backlund Realty. After a long career with General Motors, Lori finally made her move to Grand Marais.

We both enjoy skiing, tennis, golf and most of all, riding our Harleys.

Why they chose this property

Grand Marais has a unique vibe rarely found in a town of this size. Grand Marais places a premium on culture. The community's Arrowhead Center for the Arts hosts performances ranging from locally produced plays to national recording artists. The renowned North House Folk School attracts students from across the country with its curriculum of folk arts and crafts and construction skills. Founded in 1947, the Grand Marais Art Colony is the oldest art colony in the state. The Johnson Heritage post has continuous showings of works by local and regional artists.

Ella's Inn is only two to four blocks from most attractions including great dining, shopping and picturesque harbor views.

The historical significance paired with the location makes Ella's Inn the perfect place to call home while in Grand Marais.

What makes this property unique

The guests at Ella's Inn have access to all amenities of the home. A fully equipped kitchen allows guests to dine in or enjoy fresh morning coffee. Relax and share stories of the day's adventures around the outdoor fire ring while toasting marshmallows.