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Relaxing retreat in the woods

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Exterior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Smart TV, video games
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Duluth, MN
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Minnesota Duluth18 min drive
  • Popular LocationMiller Hill Mall27 min drive
  • Popular LocationAerial Lift Bridge28 min drive
  • AirportDuluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)31 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Relaxing retreat in the woods

Get lost with us in this peaceful 5 bedroom, 3 bath house situated on 10 acres . Conveniently located close to the Superior Hiking Trail and the Northshore snowmobile trail. You can enjoy the large deck overlooking the beautiful gardens where you can take in the sights and sounds of nature or relax by the fire pit on the patio. It’s a quick drive to Canal Park and downtown Duluth where you can watch the ships come in, do some shopping and dining or walk the boardwalk by the lake. Or if you’re more into relaxing stay on the property and enjoy family game night, a game of pool or a friendly game of bean bags in the yard! With plenty of room to explore this makes for a great family vacation destination or peaceful weekend getaway,

Property manager

Heather Pavlish

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Games room
  • Video games
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lb per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Billiards/pool table on site
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lb per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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: 20
Note from host: Please contact with event info for prior approval.
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
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

About the area

Duluth

Located in Duluth, this holiday home is in a rural area. Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory and Lester Park Golf Course 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 Lester River. Travelling with kids? Consider Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium, or check out an event or a game at Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • University of Minnesota Duluth - 18 min drive
  • Glensheen Historic Estate - 20 min drive
  • Miller Hill Mall - 27 min drive
  • Bayfront Festival Park - 28 min drive
  • Aerial Lift Bridge - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Billy's - 14 min drive
  • The Breeze Inn - 14 min drive
  • Sportsmens Inn - 15 min drive
  • Burns Bar & Grill - 19 min drive
  • Billy's Bar - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing retreat in the woods pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Relaxing retreat in the woods?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing retreat in the woods?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing retreat in the woods located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Lester River, Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory and Lester Park Golf Course. Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium and University of Minnesota Duluth are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice stay
The house was large enough to accommodate all of us comfortably. The lower level was quite chilly but after we got the fireplace working , more comfortable. Not too many wanted to use the tub in the master as we didn’t want to clean it after each person. Overall it was a very pleasant stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenzie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Couples Weekend
The property is beautiful and spacious! There were 10 of us staying there and it never felt crammed. There was plenty of space for us to all lounge and hang out in the house and if it wasn’t November in Duluth, we would have absolutely enjoyed the beautiful deck space they had too. The downstairs area was perfect for playing games, and despite our crew getting a bit noisy and competitive, you couldn’t hear them in the upstairs bedrooms (big added bonus for us as we had an infant with us that went to bed early). It was so peaceful and tucked back just a bit outside of Duluth. I would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pauli R.

Liked: Cleanliness
awesome large group vacation rental
Our group stayed here for pre and post wedding festivities. The home is spacious, bedrooms are large and beds are soooo comfortable! The setting is a beautiful piece of property surrounded by woods. We enjoyed our stay and would rent again!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a great property
We had such a lovely weekend. The beds were comfortable, and I was impressed the home slept all 9 grown adults with room to spare. The kitchen was perfect for group meals (and VERY well stocked - pressure cooker, blender, etc). We came in after some pretty gnarly storms and hosts were very responsive to our needs. 10/10 would stay again. The garden was impressive and we enjoyed some apples from the tree in the backyard. 10/10 would stay again. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elayne B.

Terrific home, but could use a deep cleaning.
It fit our needs very well. We were up for my son’s wedding and were able to fit the rest of our family and get ready for the wedding. A couple things to know: We experienced some issues with the VRBO app, I was very glad that they also gave us their regular email address so we could get info to them. The carpet downstairs needs to be cleaned. We have a 2 year old grandson that was playing down there and his socks and knees got pretty grubby. The master bathroom doesn’t have a standard shower so all of us were trying to cycle through one bathroom to get ready before the wedding. Overall the property was pretty much what we were expecting. It was pouring all weekend so we weren’t able to be outside, but the yard looked to be really nice. I also appreciated that we were able to park in the garage. It helped tremendously when we were trying to unload and load with all the rain! It was also nice to have a spare refrigerator in the garage as we provided the food for the night before and lunch the day of the wedding and we could store it there before bringing it to where it was being served. They were terrific hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property!
The property was beautiful and perfect for our weekend stay. The fridge in the kitchen didn’t keep food cold so we used the one in the garage instead. Otherwise everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family gathering
Very enjoyable stay. Family enjoyed the large outdoor space, plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Èric P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for Fantasy Football weekend
Perfect for 12 guys. Hit some local establishments for breakfast and dinner and golfed a couple times. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Nice place but the refrigerator was struggling to keep things cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karon P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Women’s weekend
We had a wonderful time with lots of visiting, games and laughs. We are so fortunate to still have our 97 yo mother be an active part of this yearly celebration. It was the perfect setting for us and we thank the hosts for sharing the property with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023