10/10 Excellent
Jessica S.
1 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jessica S.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Entire home
Just a mile up from Lake Superior located in the middle of Duluth!
Lakefront holiday home with a fitness centre, near Lake Superior
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7111.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Duluth, MN
- Place, College of St. Scholastica13 min walk
- Place, St. Luke's Hospital13 min walk
- Place, University of Minnesota Duluth18 min walk
- Airport, Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)10 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Badger Room
1 Double Bunk Bed
Moose Room
1 Queen Bed
Packer Room
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1 is upstairs
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Pink Throne
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Just a mile up from Lake Superior located in the middle of Duluth!
Urban Silent Sports Retreat is a house built in 1908 with all original wood floors, that is centrally located a mile up from beautiful Lake Superior. This spacious three bedroom, full bath and a half house with full unfinished basement and attached garage has plenty of safe storage for your bicycles, Nordic skis, canoe's and kayaks! Basement is set up for waxing your Nordic skis and we have some bikes and Nordic skis available for renters.
We just finished up our back deck! We now have a table, chairs and you can enjoy the sunshine! Our front deck has a nice porch swing and is covered for enjoyment even in inclement weather!
We opened another rental June 1st 2 miles from Wisconsin Point ! 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom sleeps 6 and we can rent it for just one night unlike this one! Rent both if you have a larger group!
If you are looking for posh, planning to party, smoke at all, do drugs or drink excessively, you'll have to find a different place to rent.
If you want a very quiet house in a nice established neighborhood to use as your home base while you paddle the rivers, bike, run, hike or ski the trails of Outdoor Magazine's top outside town, this is your place!
Home, with much of it's original woodwork, is located less than a mile from Chester Bowl and Bagley which have both running, mountain biking, and Nordic ski trails.
The home is just blocks from being on the Duluth Traverse, less than a mile from Chester, Leif Erickson, and Bagley. We are centrally located so you can quickly get to Spirit Mountain, Superior Hiking Trail, and so, so, so much more!!!
Your hosts spend most of their free time on the numerous trails and bodies of water in the area and would love to share their knowledge with you to help you plan your excursions! We have extra snowshoes, skis, bikes, kayaks and can also direct you to other places to rent. Want us to take you out on the trails? Teach you how to ski or snowshoe? That is our passion we would love to!
Limit of 7 people, pets only upon approval, $75 pet fee.
Our home is a safe, secure, licensed rental PL20-089 .
Check in is after 3pm and check out is 10 am unless we are vacant after you, then you are welcome to stay all day, just ask us...we are super flexible if it's empty before or after no extra charge!
We just finished up our back deck! We now have a table, chairs and you can enjoy the sunshine! Our front deck has a nice porch swing and is covered for enjoyment even in inclement weather!
We opened another rental June 1st 2 miles from Wisconsin Point ! 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom sleeps 6 and we can rent it for just one night unlike this one! Rent both if you have a larger group!
If you are looking for posh, planning to party, smoke at all, do drugs or drink excessively, you'll have to find a different place to rent.
If you want a very quiet house in a nice established neighborhood to use as your home base while you paddle the rivers, bike, run, hike or ski the trails of Outdoor Magazine's top outside town, this is your place!
Home, with much of it's original woodwork, is located less than a mile from Chester Bowl and Bagley which have both running, mountain biking, and Nordic ski trails.
The home is just blocks from being on the Duluth Traverse, less than a mile from Chester, Leif Erickson, and Bagley. We are centrally located so you can quickly get to Spirit Mountain, Superior Hiking Trail, and so, so, so much more!!!
Your hosts spend most of their free time on the numerous trails and bodies of water in the area and would love to share their knowledge with you to help you plan your excursions! We have extra snowshoes, skis, bikes, kayaks and can also direct you to other places to rent. Want us to take you out on the trails? Teach you how to ski or snowshoe? That is our passion we would love to!
Limit of 7 people, pets only upon approval, $75 pet fee.
Our home is a safe, secure, licensed rental PL20-089 .
Check in is after 3pm and check out is 10 am unless we are vacant after you, then you are welcome to stay all day, just ask us...we are super flexible if it's empty before or after no extra charge!
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
We have a pack n play.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 5 total
Pets allowed upon pre approval. $75
fee.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
We do not rent to anyone who smokes!!
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please make sure the lock box code is turned to something other than what it is to open it.
Please text us at 2183550960 when you leave so we can send our cleaner in.
Please follow all check out instructions at the house.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Duluth
Located on a river, this holiday home is in East Hillside, a neighbourhood in Duluth. NorShor Theatre and Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium and North Shore Scenic Railroad. S.S. William A. Irvin Ore Boat Museum and Lake Superior Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Duluth, MN
What's nearby
- College of St. Scholastica - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- St. Luke's Hospital - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Leif Erickson Park and Rose Garden - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Essentia Health-Duluth - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- University of Minnesota Duluth - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Burrito Union - 15 min walk
- Alakef Coffee Roasters - 3 min drive
- Superior Sips - 3 min drive
- Toppers Pizza - 7 min walk
- Asian Kitchen - 17 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
John H.
20 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Betty M.
12 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Betty M.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Paige D.
7 Sept 2025
Paige D.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Doris A.
7 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Doris A.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jenna P.
28 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Jenna P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Erica C.
17 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Erica C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jessica W.
8 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jessica W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shawn F.
16 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
July 2025
Shawn F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Victoria R.
14 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Place
Victoria R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Anna K.
14 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Anna K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Julie L.
13 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Julie L.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Debbie L.
10 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Fourth of July weekend
Debbie L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Sarah M.
19 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fully functional stay
Sarah M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shirley H.
12 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly is a bonus!
Shirley H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Mark J.
28 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice family place
Mark J.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amanda W.
4 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy Breezy Weekend
Amanda W.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mark H.
6 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good spot to stay
Mark H.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Cat J., Cresco, Iowa
17 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place great location and great property owners
Cat J.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Clarissa S.
6 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay in Duluth
Clarissa S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jackie T.
28 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Jackie T.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kathy C., Crete, IL
5 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute Bungalow on the Hill
Kathy C.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Deb D.
1 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy home
Deb D.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karyn M.
14 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our stay in Duluth
Karyn M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Leslie S.
28 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas 2024
Leslie S.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
About the host
Hosted by Wayne Graves
Unlike the companies that own lots of vacation rentals, we just own two and we do it to make ends meet. Wayne works in a grocery store and Eve suffered a job ending concussion 14 years ago. Our rentals are priced lower than most, before the site fees, because we wanted to provide the opportunity for people to enjoy the area without breaking the bank. We are both avid Silent Sports Enthusiasts who enjoy this magnificent outdoor playground of Duluth on a daily basis. Eve is originally from Southern Wisconsin and a huge Badger and Packer fan. Wayne is from the Proctor area which is just outside of Duluth. We Mountain bike, road bike, paddle, run, row, Nordic ski and do anything else that is silently powered by us in the outdoors on a daily basis. Eve wrote articles for Silent Sports Magazine for 20 years along with blogging on Northlandrunner. In addition, she has been the top ski trail reporter for Skinnyski for a few years! Wayne has been working for Super One stores for forty years and enjoys his job! Eve who was formerly a teacher and accountant, now coaches adults who are beginners and those who like to go slowly in running roads, trails, and Nordic skiing. Both Eve and Wayne officiated at the state Nordic and Cross Country meets for decades and used to volunteer for all of Grandma's events for two decades. Eve also times a lot of silent sports events, takes photos at many of them, and puts a few on. We enjoy sharing our knowledge of the trails with others!
Why they chose this property
We lived here until recently when we moved ten miles away to be able to walk out the front door and into several parks, the Superior Hiking Trail, and have some land. It is really close to the lake and downtown along with many trails, parks and so much more!
What makes this property unique
This property is centrally located and has safe indoor storage for all those Silent Sports toys along with a waxing area and bench for Nordic skis. UMD, St. Scholastica, Chester Bowl, Bagley and Lake Superior are all within a mile of this house! Our website details how close we are to so many other outdoor playgrounds!
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