Off grid yurt in birding area, access to state rec trail and Whiteface river

Looking for a unique year round experience?

Check out our yurt, nestled in the heart of the Sax Zim Bog birding area.

Adjacent state recreation trail is available year round for hiking, cross country skiing, ATV and snowmobile use.
The Whiteface River has access to fishing, canoeing and kayaking via our primary property.
Our yurt is an ideal starting point for your northern Minnesota explorations.
6 short miles from the Bog visitor center.

The yurt sleeps four comfortably in an open living area. There is a room divider for a little privacy.

Dining table seating for four.

Some kitchen amenities provided.
**All cooking amenities are located OUTSIDE of the yurt (BBQ, range/oven, bonfire pit)**

Stay cozy and warm with a wood stove and propane heater.
We provide refrigerator, linens, towels, potable and wash water, heated outhouse, toilet paper, garbage removal, outdoor gas grill, and bonfire area.

**There is no shower for winter guests at this time**

Wash water and towels are available.

Be advised - a yurt is a type of tent.
You will hear plenty of birds, owls, coyotes, wolves and wildlife.
There will be occasional outside noise from the road, the distant train, and from the state trail.

**The state trail can get busy with ATVs on the weekends in the summer and snowmobiles in the winter**


Parking available at our primary property, an easy two-minute walk.
The trail can get muddy in the spring and summer and icy in the winter.
Please be advised of local weather conditions and plan accordingly.
There is a wagon and sled available to transport your items.

Not only are we located in the Sax Zim Bog birding area, we are within 40 minutes to Duluth, Grand Rapids, and the Iron Range towns. 1.5 hours from Ely and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Gas, ice, and groceries within 20 miles.
The yurt is located near a few bars/restaurants where you will be treated like a local and will enjoy delicious food and drinks.

This stay is best suited for four nights or fewer. However, we are happy to accommodate longer stays, please reach out to host to make longer stay arraignments.

Your well behaved children and pets are welcome.

There will be interaction with the host before your stay to ensure your understanding of the off grid components and for your safety.

You MUST let hosts know if you bring a pet.
Failure to do so will result in a FEE determined by the host.

Hosts are available for ANY questions you may have.

Thank you for checking us out!!