Storybook Northwoods Log Cabin on Lake Superior between Lutsen and Grand Marais

Lutsen, Minnesota
$571 avg/night
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Painted Rock sits perched on a quaint spit of Lake Superior ledge rock, halfway between Lutsen and Grand Marais on the edge of Cascade River State Park.

This historic log cabin has been fully restored to retain all its original charm and history of bygone days, while updated with all the modern amenities. An unusually large Main Room is home to a wood-burning fireplace, dining table, game table, and picture windows that bring the Big Lake indoors in all seasons. The master bedroom hasa queen bed, and its private entrance directly onto the deck allows guests to fall asleep to the soothing sound of gently lapping waves. The bathroom is outfitted in spa-like fashion, with an oversized deep-soaker tub and heated floors. With a 2nd bedroom, also outfitted with a queen bed,, Painted Rock can comfortably sleep 4 adults.

Outside, an oversized deck sits just a few steps from the ledge rock shoreline. A pro-style gas grill makes for easy outdoor cooking and gathering. As idyllic as Painted Rock is, the cabin itself is only the beginning …

Painted Rock is situated in the heart of the most legendary and spectacular section of the entire North Shore. Except for a few private parcels of land right along the Lake Superior Shore, Painted Rock essentially sits in the middle of pristine Cascade River State Park. Hundreds of miles of Sawtooth Mountains trails (hiking in the summer, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling in the winter) are accessible right out the front door of the cabin. Cascade Lodge Restaurant & Pub is an easy 1/2-mile walk and features great food, drinks, and frequent live music. A trail leading to Cascade Falls is within a mile of Painted Rock's door! And within a 30-minute drive, everything the North Shore is known for is accessible: world-class hiking, fishing, kayaking, biking trails, skiing, galleries, restaurants, NorthHouse Folk School, and a vibrant live music scene. After all, Painted Rock sits in the heart of Cook County and Grand Marais, which was named by Travel & Leisure magazine as America's Best Small Lake Town in 2023!

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NorthLight Lodging is a family-operated, boutique hospitality operation consisting of an intimate selection of guest cabins along Lake Superior’s North Shore in northern Minnesota. Ranging in size from 1 to 4 bedrooms — and all sitting between the village of Lutsen and the charming harbor town of Grand Marais — NorthLight's properties are all situated to allow for convenient daily outings and adventures, but outfitted in ways that beckon to never leave the cabin! Each cabin has been curated with painstaking attention to detail. Our goal in designing, crafting, and appointing our cabins is to embody all the subtle enchantment of the North Shore region we so love. We aspire to offer incomparably welcoming spaces that foster inspiration, connection, and wonder for all who visit.

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Cross-country Skiing And Snowboarding Nearby
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Bulk Dispenser For Toiletries Energy-saving Switches No Plastic Coffee Stirrers Recycling Unit Size: 1250 Sq Ft (116 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Near Laundromat
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Firepit Garden Gas Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Eco-friendly Toiletries Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Hunting Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Sledding Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Stereo Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Tracy G.

    Submitted Feb 3, 2026

    Stayed Jan 30, 2026

    Great location, beautiful views, and clean, cozy cabin.

  • stephanie b.

    Submitted Dec 3, 2025

    Stayed Nov 14, 2025

    The setting and the log cabin were beautiful. Everything was perfect!

  • Mark L.

    Submitted Nov 29, 2025

    Stayed Nov 21, 2025

    Very welcoming. The cabin is true to it's origins while also having amneities that were way beyond our expectations. The appliances and fixtures while modern, perfectly blended in with the cabin's aesthetics.

  • Jason K.

    Submitted Nov 20, 2025

    Stayed Nov 1, 2025

    First class place!

  • John R. W.

    Submitted Nov 2, 2025

    Stayed Oct 27, 2025

    The experience was perfect. The kitchen, bathroom, and bedrooms were beautifully decorated and comfortable. It had everything we needed. The fireplace stones lived up to its name, Painted Rock. Proximity to the sights and sounds of Lake Superior was just outside the door.

  • Tom B.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2025

    Stayed Aug 15, 2025

    Great place as usual. Been many times for our anniversary. We love it!

  • Kim G.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 4, 2025

    Loved this cozy cottage on the North Shore. Feel asleep each night listening to the waves. Great place to decompress, read, play games, hike. This rental retains its historical charm with modern upgrades. Everything is in great condition, well equipped and so comfortable. Lucky to be able to stay here! Thanks!

  • Jennifer S.

    Submitted Apr 13, 2025

    Stayed Apr 10, 2025

    The cabin is situated right on the lake and so well appointed and comfortable! The place was spotless. We will definitely come back.

  • Thomas A.

    Submitted Feb 24, 2025

    Stayed Feb 19, 2025

    We knew it would be great, but Painted Rock exceeded our expectations. Such a lovely spot.

  • Marie B.

    Submitted Feb 1, 2025

    Stayed Jan 26, 2025

    Natures surrounds you and you can’t help but relax. We loved every inch of this place.

  • Michelle L.

    Submitted Dec 6, 2024

    Stayed Nov 22, 2024

    Great place, beautiful and relaxing location. Only suggestion would be to include a nice TV over the fireplace.

  • Paul K.

    Submitted Nov 10, 2024

    Stayed Oct 30, 2024

    This rustic log cabin is exactly how they show it in the photos. Its everything we were looking for. If your looking for cozy fires in a wood fireplace or a campfire on the rocks by the lake, or simply just want to listen to the waves, this is tge place to beis the place to be

  • Dan L.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2024

    Stayed Sep 22, 2024

    We chose Painted Rock because we love rustic lake cabins and it did not disappoint. It has an old cabin look, but had all the updates and amenities to make it very comfortable and functional. The setting right on the Lake Superior shoreline was spectacular! We loved just sitting on the deck in the comfortable Adirondack chairs and just taking in the view!

  • Thomas B.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2024

    Stayed Aug 2, 2024

    Loved the stay. Great location close to bike trails and lakes for canoeing. Highly recommended! Cabin is outstanding.

  • Barbara W.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2024

    Stayed Jul 14, 2024

    This was our second stay at Painted Rock and as before, it was wonderful. We were much more successful catching fish last time though!! This property and the owner are top notch and I highly recommend staying.

  • Dan K.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2024

    Stayed Jul 5, 2024

    Spent 5 days here enjoying the big pond and the ambiance of the North Shore. Kudos to the owners/ home designer who updated this historic lake cabin (circa 1935) to with beautiful, modern appointments. First rate.

  • Kim S.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2024

    Stayed Jun 15, 2024

    The only thing that could’ve been better was the weather!

  • Chris S.

    Submitted Jun 12, 2024

    Stayed Jun 2, 2024

    Clean/well organized and appointed. Very relaxing stay. Close to Grand Marais and some great hiking trails.

  • Mindy E.

    Submitted Jun 3, 2024

    Stayed May 29, 2024

    Painted Rock was delightful. I loved the simplicity of the decor, and the thoughtfulness that went into each amenity. There were so many details that kept adding to the stay: wool blankets, fireplace, the kitchen appliances (super fun!), the tea, the VIEWS of the water, the privacy of the location (neighbors are nearby but not visible), the kitchen well-supplied (but simply) with tools, sharp knives to work with!, beautiful and functional tub/shower (great water pressure!), and the hummingbird feeder. The property is well cared for and maintained. We really enjoyed our stay - would definitely choose Painted Rock again for an anniversary getaway!

  • Theresa F.

    Submitted May 29, 2024

    Stayed May 23, 2024

    We had a wonderful weekend at Painted Rock! It was the perfect location for us! It had everything we needed and was super cozy with the fireplace, despite the gale force winds on the lake!! We would definitely stay again!

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$571+
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