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Mökki A-Frame Birdhouse, Downtown with Harbor View

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bathroomSleeps 221 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Lake view

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About this property

Mökki A-Frame Birdhouse, Downtown with Harbor View

  • Perched up on timbers, this cozy little A-frame offers a perfect blend of urban loft and rustic cabin living. Offering a bird’s eye view of the harbor and famous lighthouse from both the deck and the loft bedroom, the Birdhouse is a charming home base for your Grand Marais adventure.

    The cabin is nestled in an alley just a few steps from downtown restaurants, shops, harbor, breweries, coffee shop, North House Folk School, Art Colony and much more.

    The space
    The centerpiece of the Birdhouse is the contemporary burgundy tub, perfect for sipping your morning coffee. Note that there is no shower.

    The wall of south-facing windows lets the natural light pour in, perfect on a cold winter day! In the summer, the south-facing deck is there for you to enjoy your happy hour drinks before you hit the night scene.

    The interior finish features a Nepali theme with porter baskets, a yak wool blanket and a large singing bowl as the sink. The warmth of an all-wood finish is created by the birch floors, wood-paneled walls, and large loft timbers. The abstract-shaped windows bring a nice modern balance.

    The kitchen is fully stocked. Mökki offers a bar fridge, propane stovetop, kettle, drip cone coffee maker, pots, pans, dishes, and spices. Note that there is a 4 slice toaster oven in lieu of a conventional oven.

    The sound of the harbor seagulls is sure to make you feel like you are on an oceanfront stay.

    Guest access
    Guests have entire space to themselves.

    Other things to note
    Your adventure begins by walking 25yards down a laneway from the on-street parking, making your way up one flight of stairs to this quaint little abode. After a heavy snowfall, the alleyway is not driveable.

    Also, be aware that there are steep ladder steps to the upstairs bedroom loft. The A-frame design means the loft bed is near the floor.

    We recommend you pack light! The Birdhouse is tiny, at 230sqft; it sure is cozy.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 230 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No Smoking or Pets: Any odor (cigarette, pot, incense) or pet inside the home will result in a $250 fee.
A $20 key fee will be charged for lost keys. Shipping forgotten items: $10 + shipping costs
We do not offer refunds for weather-related cancellations.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Fall from heights hazard from the loft

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Located in Grand Marais, this cabin is in the city center. North House Folk School and Sivertson Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Grand Marais Golf 'n' Stuff and Pincushion Mountain. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledding. Visit our Grand Marais travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Grand Marais Art Colony
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • North House Folk School
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sivertson Gallery
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cook County Court House
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Artist's Point
    12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Up Yonder
    18 min walk
  • Java Moose Espresso Cafe
    2 min walk
  • The Fisherman’s Daughter
    4 min walk
  • Gun Flint Tavern
    4 min walk
  • Dairy Queen
    2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Mökki A-Frame Birdhouse, Downtown with Harbor View pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mökki A-Frame Birdhouse, Downtown with Harbor View?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mökki A-Frame Birdhouse, Downtown with Harbor View?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mökki A-Frame Birdhouse, Downtown with Harbor View located?

Located in the heart of Grand Marais, this cabin is steps from Lake Superior, Superior National Forest, and Grand Marais Art Colony. Visit Cook County Visitor Information Center and Cook County Court House are also within 5 minutes.

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Mökki A-Frame Birdhouse, Downtown with Harbor View Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely getaway spot

Cozy little unique property in a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Perfect Spot

What a wonderful little hideaway nestled into downtown. We loved the convience of the location and waking up to look at the water. We would love to stay again. Excellent host and great communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mokki Birdhouse - quiet sanctuary in town

I loved staying in this lovely, quiet, small cabin. Just a short walk from North House Folk School where I was taking class, it felt right in line with the folk atmosphere of my class. Rustic, super clean, beautifully handbuilt, relaxing bathtub, comfy bed up in loft, and the view!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very good

Spouse was taking a class at the North House Folk School. She could walk there while l enjoyed long walks around town and out on the break front to the Light House. Very cozy.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was fabulous! I just wish I had had the foresight to book a third night. The host was super responsive, it was immaculately clean, and the location was perfect especially if taking classes at North House Folk School. I WILL definitely book the Mokki Birdhouse again. 20 STARS
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything it said it was, it was! It was clean and had everything we needed for our three night stay. Convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay- convenient for my activities in Grand Marais.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a cozy little A-frame that's perfect for a couple. Everything you need and not anything you don't. It's simple and super convenient to downtown Grand Marais.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Loved the closeness to town, lots of light, clean, well appointed space
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint, quiet place. Kitchen had everything I needed. Balcony was perfect! This was a great place to just stay in, but it was also close enough to downtown to walk when I wanted people. Will stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Weekend

We spent a wonderful week in Grand Marais, and this cabin was one of the biggest highlights. It was warm and inviting, uniquely decorated and provided everything one could need. Walking distance to downtown and a stones throw from Java Moose.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Anniversary

It was an interesting adventure for us seniors. Celebrated our48th anniversary.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cool space, parking restriction odd bouncing from one side of street to the other in such an untraveled area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pleasant

Had a nice stay, a sweet little home! Two notes though - the water heater is not big enough to draw a hot bath! Warm but not hot. Also, the heat was set at 60 when we arrived and we had trouble getting the heater to turn on when we turned the thermostat up. Had to take the cover off and pushing pilot switch a few different times for it to respond and actually stay on. Small things, but notable. Thanks!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint little nest

Very cute and quirky get away. Loved how close we were to town, did a lot of walking. The description in Vrbo was very accurate of the property but was perfect for what we needed. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent for R and R

Excellent, cozy, relaxing space. Weather was nasty out so stayed holed up most of the 2 days and it was heaven!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Writing Retreat Cabin

I have been renting cabins in Grand Marais as a week-long writing retreat once a year for more than a decade. This is the first time I've spent my week in the Birdhouse. It was a lovely, quirky little space they pretty much had everything I needed to write all day and finish my novel. The bed was amazingly comfortable!! (SIX STARS!) The bathtub was lovely & relaxing. I was worried about the space having an adequate writing desk area, but it was very nice & the stool was comfortable. I wrote 10-12 hours a day and my back did not hurt AT ALL. The natural light in the cabin was lovely as well & well thought out. It made for an airy, pleasant space. Loved the balcony too. One complaint was the kitchen was not as well supplied as I would have liked. The lack of a microwave did not seem like a big deal, but it was missed. The small, little French press was not enough when writing all day. (This is specific to me as I was in the cabin all day & do love coffee while writing. But a full size French press would be a welcome addition!) The fridge was the perfect size. I wish there would have been a toaster. Maybe just knowing up front that there is no microwave or toaster would be good to know. (Maybe it was & I forgot) The only other complaint about the cabin itself was the lack of a shade on the kitchen side window facing to the balcony. Why was there not a shade there but was everywhere else? Maybe no one could see in but it was uncomfortable to use the bathtub in the middle of the cabin when that one window was completely open. The only other thing was something that was unavoidable and not the fault of the property owner, but the construction on Hwy 61 was awful. The view was obstructed, the noise was sleep-disturbing and it ruined a lot of the tranquility that the cabin affords. I think I was also there the week the construction was directly in front of the cabin's location. Bad timing on my part. Thank you for a lovely stay. The most important thing is I finished my novel & without the Birdhouse I would not have. I do hope the construction finishes soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cabin

Wonderful home away from home! Beat little cabin to stay in grand marais! We stayed here for our honeymoon and will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Weekend Getaway

My fiancée and I stayed here for a weekend getaway in November and loved everything about it. The location was perfect and the property was so cool and unique. Every detail was perfect. Cozy, romantic, and fun - we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

This place is adorable. Super fun weekend. Very casual. Very fun. Just about a perfect weekend. Even through a polar vortex we weee warm and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Treehouse Getaway

This A-frame was the perfect getaway for my wife and I. We loved the relaxing soaking tub, the singing bowl sink and the cozy loft. Just perfect. It was convenient and close to everything downtown. Thank you, Stevie and Lonnie!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adorable!

We were very happy with our stay! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter visit

I visited Grand Marais to take class at North House Folk School. Mokki birdhouse was close, very cozy and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birdhouse is cute, whimsicle & FUN

We come up each year for anniversary and "leaf peeping"! Cabin was cute & fun, however, we're in our 70's and bed was a little difficult to get in & out....but, cabin was so fun anyway. Looking for a "pet friendly" place for next year to be able to bring our cat.. Thank you Sincerely, Jim & Reenie
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wow! What a great place!

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the Mokki Birdhouse. You really did feel perched up in the air, especially when in the loft. It is a tiny house, as advertised, and that''s what makes the home so fun. The home has everything you need and the bathtub is a great centerpiece. The owner is super responsive and although we had no problems, I feel that if we did, they'd have taken care of it ASAP. Five stars!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019