Wildwood Cottage, Duluth, private wooded retreat on the North Shore

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6123 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Duluth, MN

University of Minnesota Duluth25 min drive
Aerial Lift Bridge28 min drive
Miller Hill Mall34 min drive
Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)34 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Wildwood Cottage is a newly built, Scandinavian Modern designed, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom retreat, nestled into the woods. There are 80-plus acres of forested state land to the south of the property with a walking trail from the cottage to the Sucker River.

Located 20 minutes from Canal Park and Downtown Duluth, 5 minutes to Stoney Point and Knife River Marina Beach, and 10 minutes to Brighton Beach makes this a fabulous location one mile north of Lake Superior and the North Shore Scenic Drive (Grandma's Marathon route).

The home is all on one level, with easy access on grade, plus all doors are 3 feet wide. The floors are all hand-stenciled, and original artwork by area artists fill the cottage.

One bathroom has a tub/shower combination unit, the second bathroom a good sized shower.

Outdoors has plenty of area for lawn games, plus a fire pit and chairs out front. All firewood and gas grill provided.

The x-long twin beds are very comfy for adults, as well as for children. Board games, blue-ray DVD player and Smart TV with lots of movies, will easily help when you just want to chill out.

The kitchen is fully outfitted with almost anything you would need and your hosts live just 1100 feet away and will easily accommodate anything that you may need.

Hi Speed Wi-Fi

Property manager

Amy Nakamura

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Stunning views of PumpHouse on Lake Superior

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No motorized rec vehicles can leave from the property.

OWNERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CHARGE A LATE CHECK OUT OR EXCESSIVE CLEANING FEE.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Duluth

Located in Duluth, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Lester Park Golf Course and Superior Hiking Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Superior and Flood Bay State Wayside. Travelling with kids? Consider Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium and S.S. William A. Irvin Ore Boat Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Duluth, MN

What's nearby

Glensheen Historic Estate - 23 min drive
University of Minnesota Duluth - 25 min drive
Bayfront Festival Park - 28 min drive
Aerial Lift Bridge - 28 min drive
Miller Hill Mall - 34 min drive

Getting around

Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

New Scenic Cafe - 10 min drive
Russ Kendall's Smoke House - 11 min drive
Ledge Rock Grille - 13 min drive
Gill's Cheese & Smoke House - 13 min drive
Clearwater Grille - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wildwood Cottage, Duluth, private wooded retreat on the North Shore pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wildwood Cottage, Duluth, private wooded retreat on the North Shore ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wildwood Cottage, Duluth, private wooded retreat on the North Shore ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wildwood Cottage, Duluth, private wooded retreat on the North Shore located?

Located on the riverfront, this family-friendly holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Lake Superior and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Tom's Historic Logging Camp. Lester River and Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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10/10

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10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ashley V.

28 Apr 2024

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

Nestled In The Woods

We had a great stay at Wildwood Cottage! This is one of the most organized, clean, and well laid out Vrbo properties we have stayed in. The attention to detail was immaculate and the cottage was super cozy. Amy and Rita were great hosts and we can’t wait to stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne N.

16 Mar 2024

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

Amazing experience

This property was private, clean and well prepared! We loved it so much, we were happy to stay there rather than go out! It is quite a way from town and we LOVED it! Best place we’ve stayed so far. Definitely going back again-our hostesses are wonderful!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marty C.

18 Feb 2024

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

We enjoyed our stay.

This was our third year here for family weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betsy S.

5 Nov 2023

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

Beautiful stay

Third time at this lovely cottage!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marla D.

13 Oct 2023

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

Another perfect Northshore stay

We have stayed at this property multiple times. It is immaculately maintained, comfortable and quiet. Will likely return again!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Amy Nakamura

In 2012, Rita and Amy designed and built their own home, next door to the cottage, and in 2017, on the adjacent 10 acre parcel, cleared land, designed and built this cottage as our guest house. We are excited about being hosts to people from all over the world.

We love to garden and have a large vegetable garden at our home, and are passionate about cooking and baking. Rita is formerly co-owner and co-founder of the New Scenic Cafe which is only a few miles from the cottage and still the best restaurant in the region. Amy is a retired contractor and looks forward to turning her talents toward smaller projects, meeting and greeting guests, gardening, building a little jewel of a sauna, ... and the list goes on!

Why they chose this property

This land, purchased in 1993, was a 40 acre parcel totally landlocked, with no access to the potential building site(s). Rita built a half mile long road into the property and built her first home which she later sold in 2012 after subdividing so she and Amy could build their new home. Finding property on the great Sucker River was a goal and obsession for Rita as her grandma had a small log cabin upriver where Rita spent much time as a child. Later, her brother then created a cabin on the Sucker River where she spent time retreating from a busy life in the Twin Cities. Finding this glorious property on the Sucker River was serendipitous. (I'll tell you the story if you ask how I bought it sight unseen). It hosts the biggest waterfalls on the entire length of the river and hiking the woods along the River's Edge in the State Land south of the property is truly magnificent.

What makes this property unique

This land is situated not only with the Sucker River on it, but it is set back from the County Road over 1300 feet offering seclusion and wooded beauty. The location just 20 minutes from Downtown Duluth and Canal Park, makes it the best of both worlds, private retreat and easy access. The location is 1 mile north of the Hwy 61 Expressway and the North Shore Scenic Drive (Grandma's Marathon Route). We are halfway between Duluth and Two Harbors, and a relatively short drive to many of the scenic rivers that flow into Lake Superior.