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Jay Cooke Cottage: Dogs welcome,Wood burning Sauna, cold plunge, firepit & grill

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A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, and a patterned rug. There is a TV and a fireplace in the background.
A compact kitchen with white appliances, a wooden door, and a patterned rug.
A small, single-story house with a porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and tall trees.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a television, and a fireplace.
A forested area with a circular seating area and a hammock.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Jay Cooke State Park
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Esko, MN
  • Place, Jay Cooke State Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Spirit Mountain
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Miller Hill Mall
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Jay Cooke Cottage: Dogs welcome,Wood burning Sauna, cold plunge, firepit & grill

You will enjoy having the entire cottage and a 1 acre yard right off Jay Cooke Rd. There is a new and seperate cedar wood burning sauna behind the cottage with a new cold plunge as well.

You willl be able to finally unwind and let all of the stress at home escape when you are sitting along with the 70 feet pine trees or reading in a gentle breeze.

It is a park like yard with a firepit and grill outdoor furniture snd dining area. There is room to just sit back and listen to all of the birds through this Jay cooke area. As of 07/01/26 we have seen a large bear and many other sightings as well. Please take all food inside.

Down the road is the superior hiking trail (SHT) and the munger trail boasting several miles of rugged hiking paths, 7o miles of smooth blacktop paths on munger and easy access to COGGS trails for mt biking. We are close to everything in Jay Cooke State Park. Including the St Louis River. Close access, off 35 to get to Duluth.

The quiet neighborhood will help you enjoy star filled nights by the fire pit and sounds of nature's surroundings. We do have bears in the neighborhood as of July 2, 26 so we not recommended to have food outside.

Our kitchen is supplied with any utensil you would need to cook a meal for your family or group of 6 or less.

We have a coffee pot that brews by the pot or uses k-pods. If you wish to cook outside we have a charcoal grill and freestanding grill for over the fire pit.

Our cottage does NOT have any cameras for your privacy.

~Mike and Andrea

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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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Please make sure the 49.00 pet fee is paid.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please be aware of neighbors and not have music or loud voices after 10 pm. Thanks.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 4051133
Property # 4051133vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Esko

Located in Esko, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Spirit Mountain and Proctor Golf Club and Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Encore Performing Arts Center and Gary New Duluth Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Proctor Dirt Floor Arena or Wade Stadium. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Esko, MN

What's nearby

  • Jay Cooke State Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Spirit Mountain - 10 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Aerial Lift Bridge - 21 min drive - 33.5 km
  • Miller Hill Mall - 21 min drive - 32.1 km
  • University of Minnesota Duluth - 24 min drive - 36.7 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kwik Trip - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Kwik Trip - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Jay Cooke Cottage: Dogs welcome,Wood burning Sauna, cold plunge, firepit & grill pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Jay Cooke Cottage: Dogs welcome,Wood burning Sauna, cold plunge, firepit & grill?

As of 3 Sept, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Jay Cooke Cottage: Dogs welcome,Wood burning Sauna, cold plunge, firepit & grill on 25 Jul, 2027 start from S$441, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Jay Cooke Cottage: Dogs welcome,Wood burning Sauna, cold plunge, firepit & grill?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Jay Cooke Cottage: Dogs welcome,Wood burning Sauna, cold plunge, firepit & grill?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Jay Cooke Cottage: Dogs welcome,Wood burning Sauna, cold plunge, firepit & grill?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Jay Cooke Cottage: Dogs welcome,Wood burning Sauna, cold plunge, firepit & grill located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Jay Cooke State Park and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Saint Louis River. Esko Historical Society Museum and Northridge Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Mike Tegethoff

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We have been living in this area for over 13 years and love connecting you to local gems where you can potentially find local swimming holes off of the superior hiking trail to the new beach on the st louis river. We love being able to fish, kayak, ski, snowboard and hike in this beautiful area.

Why they chose this property

We like that we are in the small and safe town of Esko, MN. The neighborhood has so much space for privacy and acres between most houses.. some great mt biking or road biking trails, kayaking the st louis river, to hiking the superior hiking trail are all close by.
It is nice to have a short cut to Duluth through Jay Cooke State Park to Chambers Grove, Mission Creek, the Boy Scout boat Landing and the munger boat landing as well. Good fishing options all around.

What makes this property unique

There are bears in the area and we have spotted many bald eagles on the property. Our cottage is in Esko, MN not the west end of duluth compared to many other short term vacation rentals which brings a more restful vibe to your stay with less people to worry about. You are in a peaceful and recharging outdoor setting with the comforts of home with a loaded kitchen, bedrooms, bathroom with Minnesota charm directly outside Jay Cooke State Park.

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