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The Lighthouse. unique lodging overlooking the harbor. Nov. sauna special!

The Lighthouse. unique lodging overlooking the harbor. Nov. sauna special!

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The Lighthouse, overlooking town and the harbor from your bed.
Exterior
Room
View from the deck. Looking East toward the harbor and the sunrise.
View looking West toward the sunset.

Overview of The Lighthouse. unique lodging overlooking the harbor. Nov. sauna special!

10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 246 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning

Check out the area

Grand Marais, MN
  • Popular LocationGrand Marais Art Colony3 min walk
  • Popular LocationCook County Court House3 min walk
  • Popular LocationCook County Public Tennis Courts10 min walk

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Studio bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

The Lighthouse. unique lodging overlooking the harbor. Nov. sauna special!

The 'Lighthouse' is a special lodging overlooking the town and harbor of Grand Marais from it's center. You are right in the heart of town within a block of everything- yet comfortably removed when you need a breather. You can sit up in bed and view the harbor and the big lake beyond. If you would like to access the sauna please contact the owners in advance and set up a reservation- it is an add on expense and is first come first serve. One day/night in the sauna is free, then you can purchase additional nights if they are available. There is covered parking that leads to the stairway that takes you up to the Lighthouse. The view of the old harbor from the balcony is stunning. There is a wrought iron table and chairs on the balcony for relaxing. Inside the Lighthouse you will find a queen bed, tile shower and bathroom, galley kitchen, custom dining table for two, LCD TV with Direct TV and blueray. The bed is set at an angle and faces southeast to capture the views of the harbor in the morning through large windows. Many of our guests yearn for a connection with nature, the lake, the community, high thread count sheets, reconnection with each other, and permission to come to a full stop for deep rest. There are transom windows around the perimeter of the apartment that let in light from all points on the compass but do not compromise privacy. Notice how the light changes as the day progresses. Observe the color differences around sunset or early in the morning as the Great Lake passes through it's moods. The ceiling is very high and is vaulted and timberframed with unique 'Dragon Beams' from local timberframe artisans. Topping the lighthouse is an octagonal cupola that lets light in all day and moonlight at night. And on top of the cuppola is a custom copper ball, in keeping with the lighthouses of the North Shore. An antique ship's light occupies the cuppola and can guide you as you walk home after a night of festivities in the town. There is an all cedar Finnish Sauna next door to the Lighthouse for the exclusive use of the Lighthouse guests for an additional fee. Usage comes with robes and additional towels and complete instructions. Simply state you would like to add the Sauna to the notes your stay when you make your reservation and we will contact you with details. When you wake in the morning seagulls are your companions and you may hear their webby feet tapping on the roof in the morning. Watch the fog roll in and out from your bed while you drink your morning coffee, and listen to the strains of local live music as the town celebrates the short summers at night. The gally kitchen is small but thoroughly modern with all the necessities. The Lighthouse is above the 'North Shore Fisherman's Cabin', a restored historic log home. The Lighthouse is known for it's inspiring charm. There have been plays and musicals written here, a handfull of proposals, and a good number of honeymoons. Come share the fantastic energy that is The Lighthouse.

Lastly, we are implementing an incentive for you to choose trip insurance. We have discounted our rates on our direct website here by an additional 7% (the total savings between our direct site and say... AirBnB is now 14-21% only if you book on this direct site). We are doing this so that you may select trip insurance during your booking process. It will be offered to you while you are completing your booking and they charge 7%. We do not make any money on that. The cancellation policy we have had for 10 years is as follows:

You may cancel within 48 hours of your booking for any reason. After that you can cancel with a 10% penalty up until 60 days prior to your arrival. After that you may cancel but your deposit can not be refunded.

If you have trip insurance you can be reimbursed according to which policy you chose. And we are subsidizing it for you by having reduced our rental rates well below any other rates where our properties can be found. It's up to you, pocket the savings and run the risk of cancellation, or still get some savings and have the peace of mind of having some of your investment in your vacation protected in case of unforeseen events.

No broadcast or cable Chanels. Smart TV only. Bring your codes for subscriptions. The sauna is available for an additional fee of $49 per night, the 3rd night is free. Please contact the host to verify availability of the sauna for booking during the time of your stay.

Property manager

Todd and Susan Miller
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only
2 guests included, no additional guests allowed.

Events

No events allowed
No events allowed.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking on property
See Rental Lease Agreement as part of this booking.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No events allowed.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Grand Marais

This apartment is located in Grand Marais. Cook County Public Tennis Courts and Grand Marais Golf 'n' Stuff 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.

What's nearby

  • Grand Marais Art Colony - 3 min walk
  • Cook County Court House - 3 min walk
  • Cook County Public Tennis Courts - 10 min walk
  • North Shore Health - 11 min walk
  • Pincushion Mountain - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 132 min drive

Restaurants

  • Gun Flint Tavern - 4 min walk
  • My Sister's Place - 13 min walk
  • Java Moose - 3 min walk
  • Angry Trout Cafe - 4 min walk
  • Dockside Fish Market - 5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lighthouse. unique lodging overlooking the harbor. Nov. sauna special! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Lighthouse. unique lodging overlooking the harbor. Nov. sauna special!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lighthouse. unique lodging overlooking the harbor. Nov. sauna special!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Lighthouse. unique lodging overlooking the harbor. Nov. sauna special! located?

Situated in Grand Marais, this apartment building is steps away from Lake Superior, Superior National Forest and Grand Marais Art Colony. Cook County Court House and Sivertson Gallery are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elly G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grand Marais stay
The property is perfect for one. It is clean and quiet with a beautiful view
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zach P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb Stay!
My wife and I came in for 4 nights for our anniversary. The place was just as advertised and in a superb location. Easy walk anywhere in town. Would definitely recommend for a couple as it is the perfect spot. 10/10.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

pam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The lighthouse concept is very cute. The owners gave a lot of great details (written and videos) of what to do around GM. I have been there many times and didn't know about some of them.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Lighthouse
The view of the Grand Marais harbor from The Lighthouse is awe-inspiring from dawn to dusk, particularly when the Lake Superior waves are crashing against the rocky shoreline. The windowed wooden cupula provides a wonderful sense of spatial orientation throughout the streamlined natural wood interior and it was a pleasure to return to the cabin each night after a full day of exploring the many bays and beaches along Lake Superior's north shore.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Todd and Susan Miller

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The owners and managers of the Lighthouse are Todd and Susan Miller. Susan is originally from Duluth Mn and Todd from the Twin Cities. They have sailed the world's oceans together on their 35 foot sloop 'Snow Day', and have now settled down here in Grand Marais since 2003. Todd is a licensed Captain, and served on the local park board for many years and currently serves on the Planning and Zoning board. He is also active in community projects with area youth and founded the Grand Marais Music Collaborative, a 501 3c non profit benefiting area youth and musicians. Susan is the Special Education teacher at the local charter school. Todd's interests include leading a local dance band, building and restoring fun things, messing about in boats, and managing Real Estate. Susans interests include gardening, thrift store exploring, and cooking. They both love to travel and learn.

Why they chose this property

We chose this location because it is very special. We are lifelong Miinnesotans and have been passing through Grand Marais our whole lives. We wanted a home on the North Shore, and we believe that Grand Marais is the jewel of the North Shore. Within Grand Marais we wanted to be close to the action and the water. Although this is a very small town, it has big shoulders when it comes to culture and beauty. We belive our specific location is magical because the big lake cools us in summer and warms us in winter. We can walk to everything. We never get tired of the many moods of Lake Superior and enjoy watching the lake from this property.

What makes this property unique

Travel insurance- a more popular option than ever before in these uncertain times! If booking direct you are saving roughly 12-15%. Travel insurance costs between 7 and 9.8%. You can still come out ahead and be fully insured. Or, if. you are confident (and we really hope you are) just pocket the savings and treat your group to a good dinner when you get here. But please don't just book some dates and then cancel and assume there will be a refund- you must make the correct decisions now that suit your comfort level.

Please let us know of your full agreement with these terms and we will go ahead and approve your booking. Thanks so much! Todd and Susan

Languages:

English

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