Tiny Cabin + SAUNA +In Maple Forest +15min to Town
Locally hosted, this tiny cabin rests in an old growth maple forest just 5 minutes from the beaches of Lake Superior and 15 minutes from downtown. Whether you are catching the sunset on the deck, exploring the endless hikes nearby, or playing a card game by the fire, this space offers the ultimate cabin experience. Embrace the elements with a wood-fired sauna after your adventures at the nearby sites. Unwind next to a crackling camp fire beneath the canopy of stars in this dark sky sanctuary ✦
What this place offers
Common
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Shampoo
- Shower gel
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Extra pillows and blankets
What this place offers
Common
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Shampoo
- Shower gel
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Extra pillows and blankets
Heating and cooling
- Portable fans
Home safety
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Smoke detector
Kitchen and dining
- Coffee
- Coffee maker
- Dining table
- Hot water kettle
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Wine glasses
Location features
- Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
Outdoors
- BBQ grill
- Fire pit
- Garden or backyard
- Outdoor seating
- Patio or balcony
Parking and facilities
- Free parking on premises
- Sauna
- Single level home No stairs in home
Services
- Cleaning before checkout
Accessibility
Neighborhood
Please note that this cabin is not remote. It is nestled in a neighborhood where homes are in nearby proximity. There are neighbors with the closest cabin approximately 200 ft away. County Rd 14 is a quieter backroad and leads to nearby lakes, farms and The Gunflint Trail (just 8 miles away).
Guest Access
Guests have access to the entire cabin, grill, fire pit, deck, private parking, shared sauna and yard. **Please note that this cabin is not remote. There are neighbors with the closest cabin approximately 200ft away. This area is prone to four wheelers, hunting, nearby sled dogs and snowmobiles in winter. Please expect these activities noises during your stay. The recreational activities: beach combing, hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, fat biking, snowmobile...
Good to know
✦Welcome to the Cabin, a Great Northern property✦ Locally built and managed by local hosts/owners✦ Built for solo travelers and couples seeking a retreat in a sustainable stay, we designed this cabin to offer all the necessities one would need in thoughtfulness of nature. Be sure to explore all The North Shore favorites: *Gunflint Trail: 8 miles *Lake Superior: 5 minutes *Superior Hiking Trail: 5 minutes *Grand Marais Downtown: 15 minutes The cabin is equipped with: Inside +Full-size Premium Purple® mattress & Purple® pillows +Linens, towels & throw blanket +Microwave +Coffee, tea, sugar, salt & pepper + Toaster +Dishes, cutlery, cutting board, coffee maker, electric kettle, dishwashing basin, garbage bags, Tupperware, etc. +Fan & heater +High speed internet Outside +Outhouse (Porta potty in winter months) +Wood fired Sauna (shared with one other cabin on property) +Cooler (Please Note: This is the only refrigeration at this cabin.) *BYO ice + 2 Pairs of Snowshoes + Fire Pit +Charcoal Grill +Rain barrels provide wash water in warmer months. During the bridge season (Nov & April) or prolonged summer droughts, guests will need to provide their own. +Wood for sauna & fire pit w/ axe for splitting kindling *Some of the above supplies are seasonal. Please see our FAQ regarding these items. This is a studio cabin with an outhouse. It is a cozy cabin measuring in at about 12 ft by 16 ft. Guests will need to bring: - Any outdoors blankets - Drinking water 🇨🇦10% Canadian Discount To Our Canadian Friends, Grand Marais has always been a place where communities come together, and for years, Canadians have been an essential part of this town’s heart and spirit. Your presence, your stories, and your love for the North Shore make this place even more special. As a small way of showing our gratitude, we’re offering a discount to our Canadian guests. We know times aren’t easy, and we want to make it a little lighter for you to visit a place that has felt like home for so many. We’d love to welcome you back—whether it’s for a quiet retreat, an adventure in the woods, or just time to breathe in the lake air. Cook County Rental License: 2024-047-VR
Other Details to Note
FAQ: Is this cabin for everyone? — Not exactly… We want to be clear that this is a small cabin that was meant to be used as a rustic retreat. We know that not everyone digs carry-in water and an outhouse. Is there Wifi or cell network service? — There is some cell signal however guests can use the high speed internet for wifi calling. What is a dry cabin? — This means that though there is electricity, this cabin does not have plumbing. Guests will need to bring any drinking water and winter/drought months wash water. We have rain barrels in summer months for collecting wash water. What is your bathroom situation? — We have an outhouse just next to the cabin. For showering, many guests us the sauna on site which is stocked with shampoo, conditioner, body wash and essential oils. Otherwise guests can consider visiting the Grand Marais Rec park for a $4 shower, Sauna at Sisu & Loli in town, or buy a $10 day-pass to the Grand Marais YMCA to take advantage of the gym, workout facility, showers, hot tub, sauna, and pool. Do you have a coffee maker? — We have a small coffee maker and a pour over with filters for your use. Do you have a grill or fire pit? — Yes, May through Oct. We have a charcoal grill. Guests will need to bring charcoal and lighter fluid. There is a fire pit. Guests are free to use fire pit year round but are responsible for snow removal to use it if they wish to do so. How remote is the cabin? — The cabin is easily accessed just off County Rd 14 on a maintained driveway. Your views are maple forests, nature with a neighboring cabins a few hundred feet through the woods. Pets: We do not make exceptions to our Airbnb no-pet policy other than service animals. Any pet hair will result in a minimum $250 fine regardless of any circumstances and any additional billing that the cleaners require for excess cleaning due to pet residue. Note that, as of 2022, both Airbnb and airlines no longer recognize Emotional Support Animals as service animals.
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