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200’ of your own private accessible Lake Superior Shore: Stony Shores Retreat

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Smart TV, fireplace
3 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Beach
Escape to Stony Shores Retreat, a secluded lakeside haven with 200 feet of private Lake Superior frontage. Unwind by the fire-pit on the shore, enjoy canoeing or kayaking from your own beach, and explore nearby Tettegouche State Park and Temperance River State Park. With a newly remodeled rustic coastal retreat featuring hardwood floors and an open kitchen with island.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

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

200’ of your own private accessible Lake Superior Shore: Stony Shores Retreat


Looking for privacy? Welcome to Stony Shores Retreat!

Walk down to Lake Superior’s shores on the wide mowed path from the lakeside of the house to the secluded shoreline area. A small lane along the edge of the property allows you to drive down if you prefer. You can even take your canoe/kayak down and launch right from the shore. A large mowed open lawn close to the lakeshore says “come play”; you have the whole 200’ of Lake Superior frontage for your private enjoyment! Adjoining properties are privately owned and the lakeshore is not public property, so please do not trespass on neighbors’ lakeshore. There is a fire-pit and chairs down by The Lake for those evening campfires. NOTE: Because of the uneven surface of stones frequently tossed up by the Lake storms, use the lakeshore “beach” and fire-pit at your own risk. As always, use caution when walking on loose and uneven stone surfaces if venturing off the mowed lawn area.

Build a campfire, have a picnic, pitch a tent, bring and set up your favorite lawn games, hunt for agates, gaze at a trillion stars (who will spot the first shooting star?), catch the meteor showers, watch the full moon rise over the Lake...or just sit contentedly and contemplate the wonders of nature. Life is good. Brilliant sunrises, gentle waves, wildlife visitors, screeching eagles perched high in the shoreline trees, a variety of birds and even calling/dancing loons and white pelicans are all frequent sights. Living On The Big Lake offers something different every day.

And if you can drag yourself away from the close-up lure of Mother Superior there is a house too! A newly remodeled rustic coastal retreat with large floor to ceiling patio doors across the back looking out at Lake Superior. (Please be cautious as these patio doors do open but there is no step or deck adjoining the home at these doors). The home has all hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace, fully equipped open kitchen with island, TWO remodeled bathrooms, three bedrooms, deck and patio.

With this kind of unrivaled access to the Lake Superior shore, you may want to spend the entire stay reconnecting with loved ones and nature. But if you do wish to explore the area further, you are close to so much the North Shore has to offer.

Tettegouche SP - 10 minutes
Temperance River SP - 15 minutes
George Manitou SP - 15 minutes
Silver Bay - 10 minutes- grocery store, liquor store, hardware store, Adventure Park (zip line, climbing), Black Beach, the Northwoods Grill for excellent BBQ and home cooked meals.
Beaver Bay - 15 minutes- ice cream shop, agate shop, liquor store, flea market, Lemon Wolf Cafe for that special dinner or pizza at Cove Crossings, excellent rock picking at the River and a marina.
Finland - 5 minutes- explore the swampy areas on the gravel/dirt forest backroads where the moose hide and the tundra swans can often be seen on the lakes. Enjoy a hearty breakfast or lunch at Our Place or Four Seasons in town.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

1. Hot water is made only at night in 100g tank. Please Be conservative with daily use 2. On septic system. Flushable items only

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please keep on leash whenever outdoors.

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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Map
MN, Little Marais

What's nearby

  • Rocky Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Tettegouche State Park - 11 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Split Rock Lighthouse State Park - 31 min drive - 38.6 km
  • Gooseberry Falls State Park - 40 min drive - 48.7 km
  • Lutsen Mountains - 42 min drive - 53.2 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Four Seasons - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 200’ of your own private accessible Lake Superior Shore: Stony Shores Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 200’ of your own private accessible Lake Superior Shore: Stony Shores Retreat ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 200’ of your own private accessible Lake Superior Shore: Stony Shores Retreat ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 200’ of your own private accessible Lake Superior Shore: Stony Shores Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Superior and Rocky Beach. Superior National Forest is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

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200’ of your own private accessible Lake Superior Shore: Stony Shores Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 203 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 203 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 203 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 203 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 203 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dillon Z.

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

Great place!

Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon P.

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

Great Stay

Very peaceful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sue B.

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

Amazing Windows onto Lake Superior

We had wonderful sunny days which we enjoyed hiking but also relaxing back at the house with its gorgeous views of the lake -- from every single room on the lakeside of the house. Beds were very comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

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

Dog friendly

Great place to stay with the best views of Superior. Lots and lots of mosquitoes this year so bring bug spray.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin D.

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

The most amazing view

The cottage was very cute, with amazing views. The views of the lake changed each day and the deck was the perfect place to enjoy it. We saw eagles!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Bradley W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Beautiful location

The North Shore in the winter is truly enchanting!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan S.

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

Cool out on the Lake

Very nice location on the Lake, cool after a hot day of hiking. Comfortable for 5 adults, we had everything we needed and enjoyed a relaxing time out.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas V.

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

Excellent property!

The house was very comfortable, and the grounds spacious and private with a wonderful bit of shoreline. Would happily return. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

wendy t.

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

North shore

The property was lovely. Communication with the owner was excellent we lost power BJ responded immediately power was out in the whole county. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine J.

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

Grandparent Getaway

This property is a well maintained home on the shore of Lake Superior. We enjoyed quiet surroundings, beautiful sunrises and sunsets, the lapping of water on the beach and a fire near the shore. This property is centrally located between Grand Marais and Duluth. Our stay was relaxing and enjoyable. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice H.

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

Gorgeous views and beautiful home on the north shore

We had a wonderful time at this beautiful home. The views were amazing and sunrise was spectacular on our last morning here. Loved the home from the open layout, comfortable furniture and bedrooms, nice bathrooms, and beautiful kitchen. Enjoyed a fire down by the lake and was grateful we were allowed to bring our dogs. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashutosh C.

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

a beautiful and tranquil stay

Our group of 6 friends truly enjoyed our stay at this property. Everything listed in the description was accurate. The host, Ms. Hilton, was wonderful and kind. We had clear communication throughout, and she even offered early check-in and late checkout since it was off-season and possible to accommodate.The property itself is amazing, with the highlight being the lakefront fire pit where our friends and I had a wonderful time. The first night, the view of Lake Superior under moonlight was one of the most breathtaking scenes I've seen in a long time. The house has plenty of space with a great living room perfect for gathering to play games and chat. The rooms are spacious and neat with windows providing excellent natural lighting.We did find some dog hair on one of our blankets, but this seems to have been an anomaly as everything else was exceptionally clean and tidy. There was ample parking space as well. All in all, I highly recommend this place for anyone looking to stay in a private space along Lake Superior.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria K., Oxford PA

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

Superior Experience

I was looking for a lakefront location for our family to stay while visiting the North Shore. This fit the bill perfectly! Bright, clean and comfortable with helpful appliances for our stay. The towels and bed linens were included, a great bonus! If you would like a spacious, family friendly lake house with plenty of room, this is the place. An ice cream scoop would have been nice...😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

amazing views

lovely property, tremendous views. Hard water - I know the owner is working on this, however it is bad and has left some kitchen items stained. Also, there was no glassware in the kitchen. We were fine, but that should be included. All that said, we truly enjoyed the home & the views!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

mandee g., White Bear Lake

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

Little marais

Highly recommend! Beautiful, as pictured, and the kitchen was well equipped with everything you’d need to eat in. Nice to have a short walk downhill to the rocky Superior shoreline. Unfortunately the black flies got really bad the last couple days so we didn’t spend much time down there. Property manager was notified of a couple little things upon check in and immediately offered to have someone come to check it out. She also had lots of ideas of things to see in the area. The tv was there but not working-wasn’t a big deal as we don’t typically watch it much anyway. The property is right off the main road but it still felt rather secluded. Would stay there again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Daniel O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Little Marais 2022

When we arrived there was a dead bird in one of the outside chairs on the patio, the other chairs had bird stuff on them. The inside of the house was quite dusty, especially the ceiling fans. On the 2nd day the hot water heater went out!, no hot water to shower!, however, maintenance man offered to let us use shower facility elsewhere. The maintenance man was very helpful, water heater was replaced by 2nd day. Some sort of discount would be much appreciated for not having hot water during that time. Otherwise, home is in great location, beds are comfy, kitchen and living area are nice..Great windows in lake front! The view down by the beach was AWESOME! Home has an open space down by lake, fire pit is nicely placed. I feel the place just needs a little cleaning up, sprucing up to bring it up to a super nice place!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Lisa B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views, lots of room to play

This property is in a beautiful location, seaside decor, and lots of potential. The view of the lake is wonderful and the location allows for day trips to outdoor fun and cute lakeside towns. The rocky beach is perfect for kids to climb and hunt for just the right one to collect. The main area and primary bedroom have especially nice decor and amazing views. Note that there’s no blackout curtains which was fine for us, but you might want to bring your eye mask in the summer if you aren’t an early riser. Good option for larger families who need lots of outdoor room for kids to play. The home needs a good cleaning and a couple days worth of attention to maintenance that would help it achieve its greater potential. There are several things held together by duct tape or otherwise don’t quite work. Most are just small items like handles and the bathroom fan, but the refrigerator stopped working one night. Luckily the owner responded quickly and they had a garage refrigerator they made available. We were able to use that for the last part of our stay. Overall we had a nice visit and enjoyed a week spending time with family on the Superior shore!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful spot for my wedding party to all stay at, the beach was amazing, rooms were very nicly sized with plenty of space to hang out together inside and outside, breathtaking views of the lake with massive sliding glass doors to take in the view. Easy entry to the house, host was quick to answer any questions before our check in. I never wanted to leave! I will be coming back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hsin-Lun S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location on the water. Perfect for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Scott W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

North Shore Getaway

Great location (private and a beautiful location on the lake). Nice home but it’s showing some ware. Loved the oversized sliding doors that let in a breeze and view of the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

The L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had an amazing stay at this property with my family. A perfect location on the North Shore. The house has an open floor plan which was amazing and it had such a great view of Superior. The kitchen was well equipped and perfect for making our own meals. The beds were very comfortable as well. Spent a lot of time on the beach relaxing and agate hunting. Overall it was a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

allison k.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The setting couldn’t be more beautiful, including the grounds and winding path down to the rocky shore. We waited for a fairly calm day and had no trouble launching paddle boards, though the paddle north from black beach is a must. I concur with other reviews: this property is a strange mix of very clean floors, sinks, toilets, countertops, beds and other essentials but surprisingly grimy when it comes to shower curtains, kitchen cabinet handles, door jambs, door knobs, trim, and base molding. And yes, its well water but you still need a presentable shower curtain. At one point, I found myself cleaning because the grimy things aren’t gross, just distracting. The updates to the kitchen and baths now need updating given some disrepair - the chipped glass sink in the bathroom is downright dangerous. The beds are very comfortable, but the living room furniture is not at all. There is a great spot to pitch some tents half way down to the shore - would make for nice glamping…
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

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

Excellent Lake Exposure

House presents itself directly to the lake, which is the main draw for me. Kitchen is very functional, ample furniture, and the fire pit patio is awesome.The house added a water purifier since my last visit. That was a major upgrade and enhancement to the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Max R.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not quite what we expected

We arrived and had no issues checking in and gaining access to the house. The first thing we noticed was the noise of the highway. It was quite loud. As we fixed dinner the first night I found that things were not as clean as I would have preferred. There was a drawer with several hot pads in the kitchen but they were so stiff and grungy we had to wash them before we were willing to use them. Some of the kitchen drawers had crumbs in them. The cabinet under the kitchen sink would not stay closed because it was damaged. I used a wooden spoon through the handles to keep the doors from constantly swinging open into the main path throu. We discovered after filling the dishwasher that there was no dishwasher detergent in the house. A sign on the front door asked you to remove your shoes but our socks were so dirty when we got ready to go to bed we wore our shoes in the house the rest of the stay. Several things were in disrepair. The back door was missing the knob and a piece of nylon rope with a knot at each end served as the closure. A metal strip on the top deck step was very loose and several times it tripped us. The stone floor in the master bath that looked so nice in the photos was filthy and appeared to have mud in the grout. The amenities list indicated each bedroom had a fan but we never found one for the third bedroom. The beds were clean and comfortable, plenty of towels, and the outdoor spaces were lovely but I don’t believe I would recommend this unit for your stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage and property. Very thoughtful providing essentials. Lovely view of the lake and nice property down at the shore. I will definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025