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Secluded Forest Retreat With The Little Devil Track River Running Through.

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Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Secluded Forest Retreat With The Little Devil Track River Running Through.

Open May - November this is a wilderness cabin with beaver, eagles, mink, moose, and silence. We are surrounded by forest all around and our two neighbors are rarely heard from or seen at all. The small river is accessible right out your front door, and kids like to splash, catch and net things!
But so many things to do beckon beyond the cabin property it's almost overwhelming. The Lake Superior Hiking Trail (which runs from Duluth to Canada) is very nearby. Devils Track Lake, a rather large lake has good fishing and swimming is down the road a couple of miles. The galleries, food and music in 'town' are extraordinary. Grand Marais really has become quite a hub for artists of all types. The North House Folk School is a one of a kind craftshop with adult classes and the Gunflint Tavern features local and national talent in a funky intimate atmosphere.
Almost half of the people who stay at our cabin are repeat visitors. When you read our guestbook you can see the fun (and quiet relaxation) unfold for so many, rain or shine.

Property manager

Chris Gillis

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside only and pick up butts please.

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Any and all pets are $150 for your stay.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: The little pond in front is shallow.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Secluded Forest Retreat Little Devil Track River Running Through
Secluded Forest Retreat Little Devil Track River Running Through

About the area

Map
Grand Marais, MN

What's nearby

  • Gunflint Hills Golf Course - 16 min walk
  • Pincushion Mountain - 4 min drive
  • Cook County Public Tennis Courts - 7 min drive
  • Cook County Court House - 7 min drive
  • Grand Marais Art Colony - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 137 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Voyageur Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Birch Terrace Supper Club - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Java Moose - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Angry Trout Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Gun Flint Tavern - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Forest Retreat With The Little Devil Track River Running Through. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Secluded Forest Retreat With The Little Devil Track River Running Through.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Forest Retreat With The Little Devil Track River Running Through.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Forest Retreat With The Little Devil Track River Running Through. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Superior National Forest and Gunflint Hills Golf Course. Devils Track Falls State Wayside and Pincushion Mountain are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Secluded Forest Retreat With The Little Devil Track River Running Through. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 83 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
North Shore Anniversary Trip
Really enjoyed the quaint cabin and quiet location. Easy access to everything north shore has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing little getaway
This was our second time staying in the cabin. Such a special place. The location is a perfect distance from town so that we could come back and prepare meals between exploring. Everything we needed was in the cabin. Absolutely perfect time. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Place In The Woods To Unwind
The river runs through the front yard, flowing over rocks, creating a peaceful “white noise” situation, enjoyed throughout the house. “Cooler by the Lake” is a factor as well, our stay was the first week of August, in the 90’s to the south, but mid 60’s in the cabin during the day, and bumping 58 degrees after dark Comfortable throughout, so many nice touches, including well aged birch in ghe woodsbed!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Erik K.

Close to hiking
This VRBO is close to the Pincushion Trail for biking & hiking. It's also a quick drive to town for coffee and donuts. In the general Grand Marais area we saw two otters, a jack rabbit, plenty of bouncing crows, 2 wolves and three pups, chipmunks, red squirrels, humming birds, snakes and water birds. The wolves were spotted from atop the NE side of Pincushion Mountain looking E down into a meadow. The adults were rather large! Inside, I am sorry to say, was visual, audible, and scent evidence of mice. We did not use the kitchen because of the mouse activity. All of our food was kept inside our cooler as not to add to the party that we were not invited to. The sleeping arrangements were comfortable for my family. Thank you for the 3 fans. Drapes would be a plus. We gave up on the entertainment system. We changed the batteries in the remote with no luck. We saw the directions in the handbook. The movie supply looked fun for late night relaxing. I enjoyed your books- especially the Big Sur Cookbook. The stream was a bonus for us. It's deep in spots (2.5-3 ft.). The otters were spotted early in the morning on the far side of the stream. The back deck is not safe for a small group of adults to be all at once. The situation is in dire need of a sure foundation. The mosquitoes were not out of control. The driveway was a nice wooded walk. The neighbors/pets were quiet. There's plenty of firewood for bonfires and we were happy to find a shower. Thank You.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and Quiet
My wife and I drove to the A frame the day after our wedding. It was a beautiful little a frame to spend our first few days as a married couple. Having fires by the stream so relaxing, such a quiet peaceful vibe. The sound system is good, a few more CDs would be nice but a good selection. It is an easy 5 min drive to town and good food. The beds, furniture, etc are all nice and comfortable. The kitchen is a bit basic, but that is what is described and a very easy trade off for the seclusion, nature, and positive vibe. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends’ Getaway
We had the BEST time at the Secluded Forest Retreat in Grand Marais. The location was private and beautiful, with our daily view of the little river out back. The amenities were perfect and the home offered lots of comfortable spaces. We loved the unique artwork and selection of books and movies. The kitchen was well equipped ands access to the grill was a bonus. We enjoyed taking a break from eating out and making our own meals. The location was close enough to town yet far enough out to take in the peace and quiet. It was just what we needed for our friends’ getaway to the North Shore.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlae C., St. Peter, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location, quaint cabin
Loved the location of this A-frame cabin. We had a nasty night of weather and rain that caused leaking in the cabin and the electricity to go out. Chris was very attentive in helping with communication to get this resolved. The cabin was very clean, beds comfortable, close to Grand Marais, and on the Gunflint Trail. Disappointed we did not see wildlife.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Relaxing
Very cozy and secluded space. Decorations make it seem like a home. Loved hearing the water behind the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection
This cabin was the perfect place for us! We explored the North Shore each day and came back to a relaxing and quirky cabin each evening. It is secluded and quiet, but also just a few short minutes to downtown Grand Marais, close to multiple state parks, and many other adventures. The cabin itself is well-stocked and cozy. It sleeps 6, with very comfortable beds, two bathrooms, and a lovely kitchen. It is bright and cheery, with the sound of the river right outside. The hosts were wonderful with communication and they clearly love the property. If you're travelling Up North, make this your home-base!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Astrid L., St. Paul, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded getaway
We had a wonderful long weekend in this cozy cabin tucked away in the woods, but still a quick drive to town and lots of great hiking trails. One day it rained, but we were happy to sit by the fire, play games, and watch the rain come down through the big windows. This was our second stay at this cabin and we’d come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marge L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ecletic Cabin in the Woods
A serene spot to explore the North Shore from. Great art, comfy and homey furniture and everything you need (including a wide selection of books and DVD's plus a piano) to make a vacation getaway that is memorable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven on Earth.
Excellent cabin, peace and quiet , very very comfortable. Very clean, a definite place to decompress.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
nice place
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
Super cute cabin , not far from town but secluded with a water feature in the back. Always had a quick response from owners. Great place to stay! Will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cabin in the wood.
My family had a great time at this lovely cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Getaway
So quiet! We enjoyed sitting on the back porch in the mornings reading books, with the creek babbling in the background. Kitchen was well stocked, linens were nice. Great stereo system. Clean. Easy to go into Grand Marais which was also a plus
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Repeat Guests
Our family enjoyed our first stay and came back this year. It feels like coming home to your family cabin for a summer break. Kids loved paddling in the pond. Brought happy memories from our last stay. Chris is responsive to questions and very accommodating. We would love to come back for another family getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin by the river
We enjoyed our stay! Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaime B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little slice of heaven
The house is a gem. Beautiful and peaceful location. Easy communication with Chris. We loved our time there!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grand Marais
Very relaxing getaway. A very pretty property that we were lucky to find! First vrbo we have done.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Connie R.

Fantastic setting but needs attention maintenance
Four of us stayed including my mother and mother -in-law who are in their eighties. I did not receive directions on how to get into the cabin before the trip but was able to find the key. A very bold mouse made his presence known that evening. There were no traps in the cabin and when contacting the owner, he said to go buy some. Sleepless night.We got traps the next day and set them but never caught Mickey. We saw evidence of him living there in the pans, kitchen, and the bathroom cubbies. The owner never checked on us again to see if the issue had been resolved. The kitchen was well stocked. Table top not attached to dining table, made for shaky meals and card playing. There is nowhere to unpack and store your clothes so you need to live out of your suitcase for the stay. The setting is quiet, remote, and beautiful. The jacks holding up the cabin look to need attention as well as the deck rail. Again the location was amazing and close enough to Grand Marias and waterfalls...we had wonderful day trips, sightseeing and shopping.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wes S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location, great host
Great spot in the woods to get away from it all, but not far from a fun vacation-town like Grand Marias.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful artist’s cabin
Beautifully appointed cabin, with interesting and gorgeous artwork, and a wonderful library. A lot of love has been put into this place and lived here and you can feel it. It’s very peaceful and we had a fantastic two weeks in this lovely place.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet location, great access to Grand Marais
We really enjoyed this A-Frame on the river. The cabin was clean, spacious, and well-appointed. We stayed for approximately a week, and several friends joined us for a few nights early in the visit. The cabin was comfortable for four people and two dogs. We like to cook when traveling, and the kitchen was well-equipped. The location was extremely quiet - we couldn't hear the road or any neighbors. The river access is really nice, and our dogs enjoyed poking around the stream. It's maybe a 5-10 minute drive down the hill to Grand Marais. We hadn't visited the Grand Marais area or North Shore of Lake Superior before, and were really impressed by the town and location. Multiple excellent restaurants in Grand Marais, and an enormous number of hikes with waterfalls and lake views within a short (20-30 minute) drive. Instructions for check-in and check-out of the cabin were very clear, and all communications with the property owners were easy. Managing the trash and recycling was a little tricky - we weren't able to hit the recycling center in town while they were open, but I think it was complicated by a holiday weekend. Overall, a really great cabin stay - would recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Astrid L., St. Paul, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded peaceful getaway
We spent a wonderful relaxing weekend in this beautiful cozy cabin on the river! It was a peaceful and secluded spot but still so close to town and lots of hiking destinations. We enjoyed time reading by the fire in the evening and having coffee on the back deck in the morning. Our daughter and dog had a great time exploring the river. We were so sad to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022