Cedar Cliff Retreat - Stunning 1920's Craftsman on Lake Superior Shore - Lutsen

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6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Lutsen, MN

Superior National Golf Course2 min drive
North Shore Winery3 min drive
Lutsen Mountains8 min drive
Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)109 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Chaperones Room

1 Double Bed

Map Room

2 Double Beds

Margarets Room

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Sunset Room

2 Single Beds

Wolf room

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Cedar Cliff Retreat - Stunning 1920's Craftsman on Lake Superior Shore

Cedar Cliff is located on a dead-end road that runs along the Lake Superior shore. From the moment you walk through the doors of this incredible home, you will feel transformed.

The magnificent great room with a massive Carlton Peak fireplace has an antique dining room table that seats 12 and a drop-leaf English table that can seat 6 more. Two large screened-in porches flank this room and the windows that run its length have window seats for bird watching and reading or lake gazing. French doors in the middle open to the stairway that leads down to the water. The north shore is known for its craggy rocks and vistas and our shoreline offers a private experience of this magnificent place.

A fully-equipped kitchen has a six-burner, professional restaurant stove and connects to a charming breakfast nook and pantry. The six bedrooms are comfortably furnished with antiques, fine linens and local artwork. The bedrooms are set to the back of the house affording privacy and separation from group activities in the great room.

Cedar Cliff is a unique environment for your north shore vacation, combining old fashioned relaxation with modern amenities and many local attractions.

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Property manager

Kathy

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Lake view

Three Points Lodge is a stunning and spacious cabin on the shore of Lake Superior

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Lake view

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Ask for pet registration form

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 are allowed on site

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

Lutsen

Located in Lutsen, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Superior National Golf Course and North Shore Winery 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 Superior National Forest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Lutsen, MN

What's nearby

Superior National Golf Course - 2 min drive
North Shore Winery - 3 min drive
Lutsen Mountains - 8 min drive
Oberg Mountain Loop - 9 min drive
Caribou Lake - 13 min drive

Getting around

Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

Coho Cafe - 8 min drive
Bluefin Grille - 8 min drive
Papa Charlie's Saloon & Grill - 5 min drive
Moguls Grille & Tap Room - 5 min drive
Fika Coffee - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cedar Cliff Retreat - Stunning 1920's Craftsman on Lake Superior Shore pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cedar Cliff Retreat - Stunning 1920's Craftsman on Lake Superior Shore?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cedar Cliff Retreat - Stunning 1920's Craftsman on Lake Superior Shore?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cedar Cliff Retreat - Stunning 1920's Craftsman on Lake Superior Shore located?

This family-friendly Lutsen holiday home is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Lake Superior and Superior National Forest. Superior National Golf Course and Ray Berglund State Wayside are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Danielle T.

25 Jan 2024

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

Perfect Stay

I cannot be more happy with our stay. We rented Cedar Cliff as a smaller alternative for our wedding. The space was large and accommodated all our guests and wedding dinner. The large table in the Grand Room was PERFECT! The location on the cliffs was amazing for our ceremony and photos. Perfect Day. If we have a question, the hosts were super responsive to all our needs. Will be back for sure!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Wendie B.

4 Jan 2024

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home for a large group!

We rented this home to celebrate our parents 50th wedding anniversary. There were 15 of us, ranging from ages 14-69. The house provided most of what we needed for our stay... a bed for everyone and multiple bathrooms. The house stays true to its age and authenticity, meaning little to no updates, and leans more towards the "rustic" side. (No dishwasher, washer/dryer, etc, small bathrooms, etc... which was fine by us.) If you want to keep a fire going, be sure to purchase and/or bring lots of firewood. We loved the lake views and the large family gathering rooms! No need to bring bottled water, as the well water is delicious! We thoroughly enjoyed the location, size, character, and comfort of this beautiful home!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul H., Eden Prairie

30 Dec 2023

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

Family Holiday Gathering

Our family of 8 had a wonderful stay at this Lake Superior gem. The location is incredible. Everything we needed was stocked and ready to go. We enjoyed the 'bones' of this 1930's era house. Grateful to have had a great experience that provided memories for decades.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Deb B., Ely, Minnesota, USA

1 Oct 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Dirty

Dirty floors, dusty, rotting wood floor under toilet tank, oven worked and then it didn't. Inconsistent check-in, check-out instructions. We will not be returning to this rental.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

5 Sept 2023

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

Great north shore retreat

Loved the house and 2 screen porches

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kathy

My name is Kathy and I have a boutique in Minneapols where we live. Doug is a musician and a software engineer. We have 5 children and 5 grandchildren . We enjoy being involved in the care and maintenence of Cedar Cliff and watching it bring such pleasure to its visitors.

Why they chose this property

Doug and I love the North Shore and wanted to share the magic with others and this was the perfect way to do it! We love the community and wanted to help support the local economy and bring more awareness of this incredible wilderness in our own back yard. We chose this large historic Craftsman because we love the quality and simplicity of the architecture and the ability to house large groups comfortably and most of all because we love the Lake! Being on a dead end road is a big plus and the location makes it easy to get to outdoor activies , shops and restaurants.

What makes this property unique

Cedar Cliff offers a truly unique North Shore experience. You have an entire house that was on the historic homes tour with an amazing Carlton Peak fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen, organic coffee, tea and cocoa, wonderful bedding and quilts plus lots of character and lots of privacy.

We have hosted family reunions, yoga retreats, weddings, birthday celebrations, craft weekends, girlfriends weekends and workshops to name a few.

The Great Room is perfect for the group activities and the bedrooms are set to the back of the house for more peaceful quiet time. The two large screened porches give even more great relaxing lake time opportunities and you can even sleep out there on an air bed if you want!

We are a Green facility and use recycled and environmentally friendly products and high quality natural fibers in our linens, towels and rugs.

The biggest plus, of course, is the Lake. The feeling you get looking out over that vast expanse of water just has to be experienced.