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Train Car Retreat | Park Point | Close to Beach

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Laundry room with a washing machine and dryer, a table, and a chair, offering easy access to the outdoors.
Relax in a cozy space with a sofa, flat-screen TV, and shelving unit.
Kitchen area with a black stove, dishwasher, and microwave.
Relax in a serene space with a large window, a comfortable bed, and a cozy seating area.
Enter room 294, where a chair and table await.

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$821
includes taxes & fees
24 July - 25 July

About this property

Entire place

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

Train Car Retreat | Park Point | Close to Beach

This charming, one of a kind Duluth stay has history, vintage appeal, updated amenities, and one helluva story! If you are looking for a unique beach escape in Duluth, MN, this is it - and only a ½ mile walk to Canal Park, the Lift Bridge, restaurants, and attractions. It is the one and only Train Car stay in Duluth!! It will delight history buffs, Harry Potter fans, couples, and families alike. Best of all, the Train Car Retreat is across the street from the best Public Beach Access on Park Point, with 7 miles of white sand beach, and shares the corner with a playground and picnic area. This unique home started its life as a passenger car on Park Point and dates back to the 1920's-30's when the the road replaced the tracks.You can enjoy touches of original woodwork, windows, and hardware from the train car which makes up the living room and Sleeping Car bedroom. The Train Car Retreat is filled with vintage, and custom furniture, local art, and creatively restored train elements. There is an updated, fully equipped kitchen addition with heated floors and patio access. A remodeled bathroom with heated floors and an enormous walk in shower. Upstairs, a master bedroom with king size custom made bed, and matching archway restoration creates privacy in the main level Sleeping Car, with a queen size, old-school murphy bed. All created by local craftsman Alan Jensen.
This location gives you a chance to observe the “working harbor” with the Army Corps of Engineers, Coast Guard, shipping traffic, and the Bridge all contributing to the authentic soundscape of Duluth. Don't be surprised to hear Revelry in the mornings - or Coast Guard announcements over the PA, or be treated to the Lake bound vessels saluting the Lift Bridge on its way out of Duluth's safe harbor in the summer months. You are getting front row orchestra seats for Park Point life! During the busy summer boat traffic months, you will be what locals call "Bridged". This can take anywhere from 5-25 mins. Enjoy watching the big boats passing by!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
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 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

Property is also known as

502669

About the area

Map
Duluth, MN

What's nearby

  • Aerial Lift Bridge - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • AMSOIL Arena - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Bayfront Festival Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • North Shore Scenic Railroad - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grandma's Saloon & Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Lyric Kitchen Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Hoops Brewing - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Lucé Duluth - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Train Car Retreat | Park Point | Close to Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Train Car Retreat | Park Point | Close to Beach?

As of 22 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Train Car Retreat | Park Point | Close to Beach on 24 July 2025 start from AU$821.14, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Train Car Retreat | Park Point | Close to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Train Car Retreat | Park Point | Close to Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Train Car Retreat | Park Point | Close to Beach located?

Located in Park Point, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Superior, Aerial Lift Bridge and Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center. Lake Superior Maritime Museum and Park Point Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Train Car Retreat | Park Point | Close to Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

It was the perfect size for the four of us to have a couple days away together. My teenagers thought the bunk beds were very comfortable and they appreciated the reading lights and plugs next to their beds!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Very adorable property and great location. We truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

Lovely spot for a short stay. Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

Our family loved visiting the "Train House," as our 4 yr old called it. Such a sweet little gem in a really neat city. Could add a few toys for the kiddos who visit, but all in all, a great stay. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Right across from the beach. House is charming. Management was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

This was a great place to stay! The house was clean and very comfortable and it was so close to the beach and downtown. A perfect getaway retreat!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

As charming as pictured. Quiet and lovely at this time of year!
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Clean, cute, and convenient! Beach close by was an added bonus :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Location is great and interesting, super easy to get to. Stay was perfect, needed nothing else and owner was very responsive when I asked questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

It is such a quaint place. It has a great location to get to all the great Duluth hot spots! We cooked most our meals and the kitchen was so well equipped. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Amazing location, perfect set up for our mix of family coming together. Great kitchen set up, nice bath/shower/products/and so many towels! Comfy beds, ample bedding. It was just what we needed. And clean...YAY!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10

Very cute and cozy (loved the heated floors). Close enough to everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10

Unique and wonderful place. Comfortable and quiet
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

This is an awesome house and a great place to stay in Nisswa. It’s got plenty of space. It’s clean and well maintained. Our favorite was the game room with darts and a pool table and more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Celebrated my wife’s 40th Birthday on this stay. The train car was clean and very cool for the kids. Everyone had a great time! Would highly recommend to all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Excellent location just across the street from Public Beach access. Clean house with great bunk beds for kids in their own bedroom. Kids enjoyed the train theme of the main section of house. Easy 10 min walk into Canal District or an easy 2 min drive. Could benefit from some landscaping and general weed control in the backyard as well as a water spigot out back to wash off sand. Overall it was an excellent stay and we’d definitely come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10

Location of the property was great,close to canal park and right across the street from beach access. The downfalls- upstairs master bedroom is really bright in the morning if you are sensitive to light when sleeping. There was also no central AC in the cabin and we were there over a couple really hot days. Just a window cooling unit in master bedroom upstairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10

Overall, I liked this location and would stay again. The beds were comfortable and general cleanliness was great and the kitchen well equipped—the one hiccup was that the cleaners had overlooked changing sheets on one of the bunk beds. The place had a washer and dryer with detergent supplied, so taking care of that was pretty easy, and otherwise everything was great so I think that was a fluke. I also appreciated that the host did not expect us to do a ton of cleaning before we left like another place we stayed. Overall an easy and pleasant experience and driving over the lift bridge was really fun! Location is very accessible to the beach of Superior and to Canal Park 😁
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

It is a lovely spot on park point where you can walk across the bridge to Canal Park and very close to Park Point beach. It’s very charming with surprisingly more room than you think. We loved our comfortable stay at such a one of a kind place and highly recommend it for those visiting the Duluth area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

We spent the week enjoying Duluth! This was the perfect distance to everything!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10

Super fun to be right by the working harbor and the beach! Relatively low scent environment if you byo soaps. Loved the Murphy bed! Super convenient location for all our trip goals. Very functional kitchen!! A+ all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

We loved your train cart retreat…. That we could walk to the beach and canal park.. I recently retired and this was one of our stops on our adventure.. it was a first to Minnesota, Lake Superior, to ever stay in a train cart and to ever use Vrbo…. ALL a wonderful experience 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023