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Avalon Guesthouse : Garden Studio

Lakefront apartment in Grand Marais with kitchen

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Avalon Guesthouse : Garden Studio provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

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

Avalon Guesthouse : Garden Studio

Gem on the Harbor within a stone’s throw of the Big Lake . . . A perfect space, everything you need, within 340 square feet. Tucked underneath, at the front of, an original harbor side home, this place is comfortable & cozy, with a full kitchen and TINY bathroom. Best suited to a solo traveler or close couple. Featuring a picture perfect ground level lighthouse view, especially in early morning and late evening. Truly a haven within the heart of it all, within easy walking distance of everything Grand Marais has to offer: Art, Food, Drink, Music, Folk School, Artist Point, Lighthouse . . . Come stay with us & live it up!

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Towels (changed on request)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 and a deadbolt lock
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

About the neighborhood

Map
MN, Grand Marais

What's nearby

  • Cook County Court House - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grand Marais Art Colony - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sivertson Gallery - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cook County Public Tennis Courts - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • North Shore Health - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Voyageur Brewing Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dockside Fish Market - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Fisherman’s Daughter - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Java Moose Espresso Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gun Flint Tavern - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Avalon Guesthouse : Garden Studio 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 Avalon Guesthouse : Garden Studio?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Avalon Guesthouse : Garden Studio?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Avalon Guesthouse : Garden Studio located?

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

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Avalon Guesthouse : Garden Studio Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Illona G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place to stay!! My son and I stayed here and it was close to places to eat and harbor was right there. The owners are very friendly, I had car trouble and they were more the helpful. I would stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful studio so close to everything you want to do and see in Grand Marais! Great experience! We appreciated how clean the place was and the very good coffee!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Walking distance to the restaurants and shops that Grand Marais has to offer! Clean and comfortable unit and hosts are very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our impression of this property was great. Everything was brand new and had what we needed. It is in close walking distance to bars, restaurants and the bay. The communication with the host was top notch. We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This listing was perfect for us! We were so close to the lake, shopping and restaurants. We were supplied with outdoor space with Adirondack chairs that faced the lake. Perfect spot to celebrate my birthday, MaryKate was so friendly and responded quickly to our questions. Hope to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri k.

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

Fishermen’s Picnic

Great place! Super quiet even though you are on 61!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taryn B.

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

Wonderful place!

We had a three night stay in the studio and were really impressed by the layout, comfort and super amenities with everything one needed. Fantastic location right in the heart of Grand Marais. Highly recommend and will come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The unit is clean, comfortable and located in a great spot ! Very quiet. The owner was communicative and instructions for check-in were clear.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint studio right in the middle of town. Great place to stay for 1 or 2 people to enjoy Grand Marais and all the outdoor activities. The host was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location of this place is unmatched- right across from the water and a simple walk to absolutely everything in Grand Marais. The listing is accurate- it’s tight, but doable (for one or two people), and worth it for great host and lovely trip
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Pat G.

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

Superb accommodations

The garden apartment is just as advertised. Beautifully appointed. Cozy, best for a fit, slim person. Access to bed is somewhat difficult, but it is very comfortable. Linens, towels, and kitchen appointments are top quality. Some steps to tiny bath. Location superb.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Romi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location and the fact that we had a last-minute reservation available were wonderful. The host was more than gracious about everything. I would say that the unit was very dark for my taste, although my husband loved the man cave feel of it. It is a very shall we say intimate unit and large people would not be at all comfortable in the small access around the bed and the Very small shower toilet sink bathroom in about a. 5‘ x 5‘ square of real estate. This is a new unit for the owners and they were very open to suggestions about improvements. One other thing was having an equally comfortable functional and aesthetic lamp and table on the right side of the bed in addition to on the left. In all, I think he’s a wonderful choice because of its location and the wonderful TV with Netflix and YouTube, and a modern functional kitchen, and even a window although at ground level that looks straight at the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025