Story-book Cabin in the Woods above Lake Superior, near Grand Marais. -New Sauna

Grand Marais, Minnesota
$178 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay


(In May of 2024, we finished building a wood-fired sauna and off- grid shower building at this property. Hope you'll like it!)

Charming off-grid cabin surrounded by beautiful forest, starry skies, and wildlife. Campfires, hammocks, and seclusion await you at this sweet cottage. While enjoying the tranquility of this cabin, it's hard to believe Lake Superior and Grand Marais are less than five minutes away. Enjoy the nearby waterfalls, shorelines, and new bike path along the big Lake.

Well-stocked kitchen with propane stove. Gallery stairs lead to a loft with a comfy queen bed. There is also full size futon downstairs, a little wood stove and solar-powered lights and USB charger. It's hard to believe off-grid living could be this cozy. That said, it's not for everyone. Guests will bring in water, ice, and linens / sleeping bags. There is an outhouse for guests. Guests will need to tidy up the cabin for the next guests as well (therefore there is no cleaning fee).

If you're looking for a unique lodging experience that is still comfortable and charming in a location that feels totally secluded but is just outside of Grand Marais, this is the spot!

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 260 Sq Ft (24 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Stovetop
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • OUTDOORS

    Firepit Garden
  • BATHROOMS

    Toilet Paper
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • LIVING SPACES

    Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 12:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Dana

    Submitted Nov 1, 2025

    Stayed Oct 28, 2025

    Was a wonderful place to stay while we did some hiking and exploring the North Shore! Clean and cozy, private and yet not too far from civilization-

  • Angelina

    Submitted Aug 30, 2025

    Stayed Aug 25, 2025

    Appreciated the privacy, loved the wood stove, swing, and compostable toilet.

  • Kelly B.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2025

    Stayed Oct 5, 2025

    We love this little cabin in the woods and it's very very private. The woodburning stove heats everything up so nicely. It is so close to Grand Marais and gorgeous trails. Lots of wood is provided which is essential. Truly beautiful place!

  • Jennifer S.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2025

    Stayed Oct 9, 2025

    Excellent communication. Great location, private and quiet, yet close to town. Had a great stay

  • dden

    Submitted Sep 14, 2025

    Stayed Aug 24, 2025

    We really enjoyed our stay at this off-grid cabin. We chose it because it was close to some hikes that we wanted to do. We made foil dinner packets to cook over the fire pit, and loved sitting outside looking at the stars. There was a chance of seeing the Northern Lights, but we never saw any. The bed in the loft and the futon were very comfortable and there were plenty of blankets to keep us warm. It got chilly overnight, and we were tempted to start a fire in the stove the next morning, but we didn't want to have to clean it before leaving. It was a peaceful place to be.

  • Bill B.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2025

    Stayed Jul 30, 2025

    The property was super fun. Clean and stylish. Remote, but only a quick drive to town. Rustic but well-appointed. Good systems to manage off-the-grid living without feeling like you are roughing it. The sauna was awesome. Good communication from the owners with easy-to-follow directions and a quick clean-up on our way out. Highly recommend!!

  • Kara K.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2025

    Stayed Aug 6, 2025

    This tiny cabin was really lovely! It's designed so well to accommodate it's off-grid needs. (It was the nicest outhouse I've ever seen.) Having firewood provided was also really convenient. Just the right amount of isolation and amenities.

  • Jim B.

    Submitted Aug 1, 2025

    Stayed Jul 17, 2025

    Nice, charming, clean, remote and off the grid cabin. Exactly as described. Good owners who respond quickly and communicate well. I'd recommend it to anyone.

  • Emily C.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2024

    Stayed Sep 27, 2024

    Loved our stay! Deep enough in the woods to feel off the grid, but just minutes away from Grand Marais

  • Lisa F.

    Submitted Sep 18, 2024

    Stayed Sep 15, 2024

    Good location, private, quiet, awesome sauna and craftsman cabins, easy to find(good directions). It was off-grid yet we had all the essentials with quaint lighting and a comfy bed.

  • Charlee F.

    Submitted Aug 23, 2024

    Stayed Aug 13, 2024

    Sauna was great, cabin was clean and exactly as described. I liked the art on the walls and the solar lights.

  • Ben D.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2024

    Stayed Aug 2, 2024

    Quiet. Peaceful. Perfect!

  • Stacy S.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2024

    Stayed Jun 27, 2024

    Skip the Best Western next time - campfire, no TV - just a few solar powered lights (enough to do the job!) secluded - quiet. Nice little sauna shared between the 4 little cabins - bucket on a rope spigot shower - funny how quick you can shower when the waters chilly! If you haven’t had a secluded cabin stay or want a redo this place is awesome! (Only caveat is if staying in Gingerbread know that the stairs/ladder to the loft are steep - it’s loose rock and steps up to the front door - foot path through the woods over a little bridge over some water from parking spot to cabin - if mobility is an issue you won’t make it here unfortunately - bathroom is a Porto-Potty ?)

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$178+
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