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Beaver Bay Trail Shack

Lakefront apartment with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Exterior
Sauna
Room
Miscellaneous

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Beaver Bay, MN
  • Place, Split Rock Loop Trail
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Cove Point Loop Trailhead
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Black Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Beaver Bay Trail Shack

Make some memories at this unique and family-friendly place.

You will have 4.5 acres directly on or next to the local trails. Direct access to snowmobile and ATV trails. Easy walking distance to the Gitchi Gammi bike trail and the Superior Hiking trail. Hike or bike to the restaurants and shops in Beaver Bay.



Barrel Sauna and outdoor fire pit for the cool nights.



High speed internet and WIFI for a rainy day.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 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
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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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Beaver Bay

Located in Beaver Bay, this apartment is in a rural area and on a river. While the natural beauty of Lake Superior and Split Rock Lighthouse State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Gooseberry Falls State Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Beaver Bay, MN

What's nearby

  • Split Rock Loop Trail - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Cove Point Loop Trailhead - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Black Beach - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Split Rock Wilds Mountain Biking Trails Access - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Split Rock Lighthouse State Park - 9 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Silver Bay Bar And Liquor - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Zoe’s Pizza Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Green Door - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Timber Coffee Co - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Northwoods Family Grille - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beaver Bay Trail Shack pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Beaver Bay Trail Shack?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beaver Bay Trail Shack?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beaver Bay Trail Shack?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beaver Bay Trail Shack located?

Situated on a river, this apartment building is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Lake Superior and within 3 miles (5 km) of Split Rock Loop Trail and Cove Point Loop Trailhead. Split Rock Wilds Mountain Biking Trails Access is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 151 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christa E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect place for us to stay! We appreciated being able to have a long weekend vacation to stay with our dogs at a time the colors are optimal. It was very easy to travel around the North Shore both north and south. The amenities were great and make it a nice place to stay year round. We hope to be able to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Peggy R.

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

Great place to stay!

Great location right in the middle of the north shore. Quiet location with view of Lake Superior.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Trevor S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location between State Parks on the North Shore and fun selection of games and books for my family of 5. My kids thought the sauna was cool and also enjoyed exploring the grounds a little.Overall good stay, but there were a couple of not so positive items. First, the comforter in the master bedroom had a weird stain which was a little disturbing. Second, I think there were mice or something similar in the wall. Maybe that is to be expected for a rustic cabin in the woods, but thought it was worth mentioning.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleah B.

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

Prime location, very comfortable

We really enjoyed our stay here. Plenty of amenities, kitchen was very well stocked, and the location was perfect for getting around to some great hiking trails.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

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

Perfect North Shore Base Camp

Amazing location just minutes away from great hikes, trails, waterfalls, rivers, the lake, and bars/restaurants. And it really feels like home - clean, comfortable, all the amenities you need for an incredible trip to the north shore.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara F.

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

Beautiful and awesome access

Beautiful comfy place with all we needed and so close to all that we wanted to see and do. Will definitely recommend to others- thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

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

Great Place!

Thank you for the hospitality! The place was perfect and a great location! Thanks again we'll definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

Cute Quiet Cabin

Nice cabin in the woods, close to lots of North Shore attractions! We had 5 adults and 1 dog and used the trail shack as our home base for a long weekend getaway. Beds were comfortable, kitchen was well stocked, and we were very relaxed and happy during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

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

Girls Trip

Great property for weekend away. Perfect location to visit many of the North Shore sites. Communication with the property contacts was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brittany G.

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

Perfect location

We loved our stay here! The cabin is very comfortable & clean with the cutest decor. We were able to visit several state parks up and down Hay 61 due to the centralized location of this property. The hosts were so accommodating, we loved it so much that we extended our stay by one night. We will definitely be back in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fai M.

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

Great place to make home for a week

The cabin had everything we needed, short hike or drive to a lot of great locations on North Shore. Was comfortable for my partner and I to work remotely and relax for the week. Bonus that it is dog friendly. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

jill h.

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

Best place!!

Best rental ever! Inside and out clean, well equipped with everything needed to cook, laundry, comfy beds, located by gorgeous trail heads and right by the lake. Check in and out simple, quick, and owners replied immediately. Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

steve o., bloomington

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

Beautiful Property

Overall this is an outstanding place to stay. Location is prime, everything is as advertised. Property manager communicates well. Easy access to trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan P.

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

Perfect location

This cabin was perfect for some fall hiking. Halfway up the north shore so you can go all the way north or down to duluth and its not too long of a drive. Nice quiet spot for our family to stay at.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Modern cabin

A cabin feel with all the amenities, located right between Duluth and Grand Marais. The kids enjoyed their own space upstairs, and the high speed internet was enjoyed by all. Would definitely consider staying here again if in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

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

Nice!

Communication from the manager and owner made everything easy - including finding the house at night, and getting inside. The kitchen has the pots and pans that we needed, and even an electric griddle. The living room has comfy couches and room to relax. Awesome location!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey P.

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

Perfect North Shore Getaway

The cabin was exactly if not more than what we were expecting, it was a great location as it was basically a mid-point for us to explore various areas of the North Shore from Grand Marais to Duluth. It had a nice cabin feel and was stocked with kitchen supplies, which was great to be able to make some of our meals at the cabin. I would definitely recommend this place and would stay there again if I ever do another vacation in that area!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sandra J.

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

Great!

Wonderful location. Cabin worked well. Needed a 5th chair but brought in one from outside table. Good kitchen. Wish I’d known of ALL the spices and oil. Thanks for new remote for tv too! Enjoyed our time there!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor P.

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

So relaxing!

Beautiful property! We stayed here over Christmas break for a visit with family. The location is convenient being right off Hwy 61 but still quiet. We had a bad storm with 60mph winds but the cabin was very cozy. Colleen responded promptly to our emails. We took advantage of the hills behind the cabin for toddler snowboarding and sledding for the bigger kids. We plan on staying again and have already recommended this property to others.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

William F.

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

Best Little Secret.

Secluded just enough to be private, yet close stores if we needed something. Location was perfect for all of the places we wanted to see. Nice size. Plenty of supplies. More than we have ever seen at other places. First place that I know of that had two LP tanks for the grill, which worked great! We will stay there again. Thank you for a memorable stay. Bill Feuchtenbergerger
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

bonnie t.

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

Snowmobile weekend

Overall this is a very nice, clean, well supplied cabin. Loved that we could snowmobile right from the cabin to the trails. I did not like how close to the road and actual highway it was. The description did not clearly state that it is only about 1 block off the Highway. To bad it wasn't built up in the woods more. Beautiful acreage behind the cabin. Other than that it was perfect for what we wanted to do -Snowmobile!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B., Shakopee, Minnesota

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

Biking and taking in the fall colors

My wife and I stayed 4 nights at the Beaver Bay Trail Shack. Great property for enjoying the Gitchi-Gami State Trail and Split Rock Wilds MTB trail. The property is clean and cozy. It was only the two of us and it was perfect. WiFi was great; > 600 Mbps download and >100 Mbps upload. I worked a far amount while up at the property and the connectivity was superb. Easy access to state parks and the Gitchi-Gami bike trail. Highly recommend this property for couples and small groups of up to 4 people. Only nit would be the single bathroom. But again, it's a cabin, not your home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a good time. Wonderful fire pit. Enjoyed the sauna too
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jen h.

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

Beaver Trail Shack

Absolutely wonderful accommodations for our family. Comfortable beds! Well stocked cabin. As a carpenter, love and appreciate all the unique touches with the woodwork!! Great home base for all of our adventures on Hwy 61Nortb Shore MN and Canada!! Wanna return but in the fall to see it all in a different way!! Thank you
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were in the area for a Side By Side ride. Place was perfect for what we needed. It’s right on the trail system. Plenty of parking for out 3 pickups and trailers plus the wheelers. Everything we need to cook meals and more. Will definitely go back if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Melissa Bellanger

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We are a family of five. We have another rental in the area and we love the North Shores variety of activities. One day we will be hiking, then biking, then on ATV or Snowmobile trails. I wish we had more time for the North Shore ourselves. I seem to enjoy more the more time I spend up there. Every season has something new to offer.

Why they chose this property

I loved the private lot of the Trail Shack and the convenience and flexibility that it offered. I wanted a clean, comfortable place with some character. I loved the access to all of the trails. You can access beaver bay and silver bay through the trail systems and avoid ever going on highway 61.

What makes this property unique

Easy access to roads, trails, restaurants, bars, activities without compromising privacy.

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