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North Shore Timber Home! Minutes To Town! Acres of Privacy! HUNTERS INQUIRE!

Family-friendly holiday home in Duluth with a water park

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North Shore Timber Home
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, McQuade Small Craft Harbor
  • Place, Aerial Lift Bridge
  • Place, Spirit Mountain
  • Airport, Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Lower Level bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Lower level walk out

1 Queen Bed

Lower level with Bathroom

1 Queen Bed

Main floor

1 Double Bed

Master suite

1 Double Futon and 2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

Basement Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Main Foor Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

Master Suite Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

North Shore Timber Home! Minutes To Town! Acres of Privacy! HUNTERS INQUIRE!

Just 3 miles from City of Duluth, 3/4 mile from Lake Superior, near many rivers, & sight seeing areas along the North Shore. Perfect for your family get togethers. Very family friendly! Over the river and through the woods...

Appreciate all the comfortable features and relax and enjoy close proximity to the North Shore & its sightseeing and yet only a few minutes from the City of Duluth! You will appreciate the rustic natural wood timbers, stone/tile & the heart of an authentic log cabin. The living room has a Danish wood burning soapstone fireplace. The formal dining room has 2 tables that will seat up to 12 people with the option of heated tiled floor. The main floor also has a bedroom and hand crafted stone tiled bathroom.

All 3 levels each have a bath & bedroom(s). Master bedroom offers a queen bed and a guest bedroom suite which also has a queen size bed (accessed w/french doors from master bedroom). The lower level walkout has 3 bedrooms (2 queens & a king). The exterior features a large covered deck with grill and tables for dining and looks out onto the private property surrounded by trees.

The property has a gentle slope & children enjoy sledding in the winter. You may see deer on the property or evidence of them frolicking in the yard while you were out skiing or sightseeing.

The property is not located on Lake Superior, but is less than a mile from the McQuade Safe Harbor/Boat launch on Lake Superior.

High speed internet!

**This property is not handicapped accessible. And there are many steps that lead up to the house from the parking area.

Keywords: Timber Home, Cottage, Cabin, Lodge

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
We do not allow parties / events / weddings.
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Contact owner. Pet fee is $100 for each pet.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please smoke outdoors away from the building.
More than 10 people, there is additional charge for $30 per additional guest, per night. -be respectful and quiet per the respect of the neighbors
No Sunday check-in all vehicles should be parked in the driveway and not on the road.
In the event that the renter or guests breaks the house rules or policies, some or all off the damage deposit will be charged.

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
Note from host: We do not allow parties / events / weddings.
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, a first aid kit 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 a rural area. Hawk Ridge Learning Center and NorShor Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium and S.S. William A. Irvin Ore Boat Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider North Shore Scenic Railroad, or check out an event or a game at Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Duluth, MN

What's nearby

  • University of Minnesota Duluth - 17 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center - 20 min drive - 22.6 km
  • AMSOIL Arena - 20 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Aerial Lift Bridge - 21 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Bayfront Festival Park - 21 min drive - 23.0 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Billy's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Lake Superior Brewing - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪New Scenic Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Breeze Inn - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Baskin-Robbins - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is North Shore Timber Home! Minutes To Town! Acres of Privacy! HUNTERS INQUIRE! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at North Shore Timber Home! Minutes To Town! Acres of Privacy! HUNTERS INQUIRE!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at North Shore Timber Home! Minutes To Town! Acres of Privacy! HUNTERS INQUIRE!?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at North Shore Timber Home! Minutes To Town! Acres of Privacy! HUNTERS INQUIRE!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is North Shore Timber Home! Minutes To Town! Acres of Privacy! HUNTERS INQUIRE! located?

This family-friendly Duluth holiday home is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of McQuade Small Craft Harbor and Lake Superior. French River Hatchery is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 259 out of 277 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 277 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 277 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 277 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 277 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, clean home close to Duluth and Two Harbors. We slept great and loved our bonfire under the stars. Loren was very quick to respond to our needs and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

REECE V.

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

Peacefull stay

Just a downright beautiful, quiet, relaxing stay. I would highly recommended everyone staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

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

True “up north” experience

Loved our stay at Timber home! Kids were entertained the whole time and adults enjoyed the outside porch. Cabin had everything that a family would need. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rocio

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place, beautiful and comfortable. the host always pending for any questions and excellent cleaning
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised, owners were pleasant and easy to deal with. House was well equipped (don’t have to run out and buy toilet paper/ paper towels / etc) and there isn’t a huge list of rules and house keeping like there is in some places. Only complaint is that the only way to access the two showers is through a bedroom but we made it work fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jemal M.

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

Family vacation

The property was wonderful, beautiful scenery and private.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna G.

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

Amazing cabin in the woods

All 13 of my extended family stayed here at the end of July and it was absolutely perfect for our family! We had kids ranging from age 1-15 and there was something for all of them! The house had everything we need for the little ones and the teenagers loved the ping pong table. The large porch was everyone's favorite place to hang out. And Duluth was so close when we wanted to get out for a day activity. Highly recommend for large family gatherings!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at the cabin. Loren was an extremely responsive and accomodating host. He quickly answered our pre-arrival questions and was on top of any questions or requests during our stay. The house was well appointed and spacious. The kitchen had the supplies and utensils needed to cook meals for our group of 10. We loved hanging out on the beautiful, large porch and watching the stars and wildlife. Location was convenient to everything we wanted to do. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Wonderful place!!

Beautiful home with everything you need. Family had a great weekend!! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Koua Y.

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

Great place

Nice and clean, perfect for photo shoots
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jai K.

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

Wonderful place

Only regret is we didn’t get more days to spend here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Wathou V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s cleanliness property and affordable however, the property needs water, bathrooms and parking lot updated. Bathtubs are lacking of support rails for elderly people to get in and out of the old style tub. Water pressure or volume needs to be increased to accommodate two or more people showering at the same time. Parking area is too far from the property which is difficult for older people to walk to the property. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

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

Great house for family getaway

Gorgeous Timber home for our family getaway. Very spacious house to accommodate 10 of us. The property was well stocked with all the essentials. Love the dining area for all of us to eat meals together. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda A.

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

Beautiful

Everything was perfect!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane B.

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

Wonderful property!

We really enjoyed all the space and the covered outside seating area was amazing. Private outdoor setting with the noise of the creeks running water through the property was very soothing. A rainy day didn't even interrupt our time we had to spend with one another.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camille M.

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

Highly recommend!

Perfect for a large group! Everyone was super impressed with the property. Slept everyone comfortably and we really loved the large deck! Great experience and communication, would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

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

Together time

Perfect north shore feel! Nice space to visit...amazing deck! Was very well stocked for anything we could need and more. Beds were so comfortable. The motion lights on the stable concrete walk/steps to the house were very nice. That walk gave the place an even more secluded private feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

melissa c.

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

Holiday Weekend Retreat

We truly enjoyed our stay at the North Shore Timber Lodge. Our only regret is that it wasn't longer! There were plenty of bedrooms for everyone, and we were able to cook a delicious Christmas dinner. We would love to come back and take advantage of the beautiful porch, which feels like an additional living area. We liked that we weren't in the middle of Duluth but could reach downtown in just 10 minutes. If you are looking for a unique property, this one will be sure to wow you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Reunited with lifelong friends at a quiet and beautiful home, I couldn't recommend this place more. Clean, with everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. Sat outside on the deck drinking coffee and watched a doe with two fawns frolic. Close to Duluth and Two Harbors if you want to explore some parks or shop. We didn't want to leave!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan O.

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

In the middle of Nature

A wonderful time was had by our extended family of 12. The kitchen was awesome for our collection of chefs. Everything you could think of was there, including an amazing coffee bar. Our favorite place to dine was at the long tables on the huge porch with a Blackstone grill at the ready! The house is convenient to activites in Duluth as well as up the North Shore. Our favorite lake was Island lake. A mere 20 minutes inland. Thank you!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark Z.

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

Unique Experience

Very cozy and comfortable. Has a “House on the Rock” feel. The kids all had there little area to go to and there was also some large gathering areas. Definitely in the woods. A bit of a challenge to get from parking area to front door. It was very enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma H.

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

Fall Getaway

Had a fantastic weekend at Timber Home! It easily fit our group of 11 with extra room. Plenty of bed space and seats at the tables. The place was cozy but never felt cramped. So helpful to have a bathroom on all floors. We didn't end up using the firepit--but greatly appreciated the wood left behind for us to use! The property was beautiful and breathtaking as you pull up . The wagon was so helpful to transport supplies from parking area to the house. Initially we were a little worried about this process, but it is really not a long distance we barely noticed! Loren was very responsive and made check in and check out simple. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenda N.

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

Second stay at this beautiful property!

Annual family gathering with our 3 adult children, their spouses, and grandkids. We returned to the Timber Home because we liked it so much when we stayed here 2 years ago. Plenty of bed space and tons of sturdy kitchenware for feeding hungry folks after hiking at the area parks. The two coffee makers got a workout as almost everyone over the age of 13 drinks a few cups each morning. Secluded in the woods, yet really close to Duluth, and only a short drive to Two Harbors, Gooseberry, Split Rock, etc. A bit of effort to get all your gear into the house, but it's worth it once you're done. Great communication from the property owner and no problems at all during our stay. Thanks again, Loren!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious, clean, fun spaces!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property that has scenic views and a lovely deck for entertaining!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by Loren Johnston

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We have enjoyed the journey of transforming an authentic log cabin & crafting a creative 4 bedroom, 3 bath timber home. We have used natural wood, timbers, stone, and tile together to create a 'natural living environment'.

Why they chose this property

We built it with a vision of bringing together a warm environment. Situated in a tranquil & natural setting surrounded by trees, seasonal stream, with lots of natural products used in the building process- stone, tile, hand crafted plaster and reclaimed fir timbers.

What makes this property unique

The large open and covered deck area has 2+ picnic tables and some chairs for outside dining, propane grill, and a beautiful view of the natural environment! Enjoy the peaceful setting of nature, seasonal meandering stream around the property, lots of nature, and only a few skips away from the North Shores of Lake Superior.

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English, Norwegian, Swedish

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