Just a mile up from Lake Superior located in the middle of Duluth!

Duluth, Minnesota
$273 avg/night
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 7

Max Sleeps

Urban Silent Sports Retreat is a house built in 1908 with all original wood floors, that is centrally located a mile up from beautiful Lake Superior.
We are set up for everyone but geared to the silent sports folks like skiers, bikers, hikers!
This spacious three bedroom, full bath and a half house with full unfinished basement and attached garage has plenty of safe storage for your bicycles, Nordic skis, canoe's and kayaks! Basement is set up for waxing your Nordic skis and we havesome bikes and Nordic skis available for renters.

We just finished up our back deck! We now have a table, chairs and you can enjoy the sunshine! Our front deck has a nice porch swing and is covered for enjoyment even in inclement weather!

We opened another rental June 1st 2 miles from Wisconsin Point ! 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom sleeps 6 and we can rent it for just one night unlike this one! Rent both if you have a larger group!

If you are looking for posh, planning to party, smoke at all, do drugs or drink excessively, you'll have to find a different place to rent.

If you want a very quiet house in a nice established neighborhood to use as your home base while you paddle the rivers, bike, run, hike or ski the trails of Outdoor Magazine's top outside town, this is your place!

Home, with much of it's original woodwork, is located less than a mile from Chester Bowl and Bagley which have both running, mountain biking, and Nordic ski trails.

The home is just blocks from being on the Duluth Traverse, less than a mile from Chester, Leif Erickson, and Bagley. We are centrally located so you can quickly get to Spirit Mountain, Superior Hiking Trail, and so, so, so much more!!!

Your hosts spend most of their free time on the numerous trails and bodies of water in the area and would love to share their knowledge with you to help you plan your excursions! We have extra snowshoes, skis, bikes, kayaks and can also direct you to other places to rent. Want us to take you out on the trails Teach you how to ski or snowshoe That is our passion we would love to!

Limit of 7 people, pets only upon approval, $75 pet fee.

Our home is a safe, secure, licensed rental PL20-089 .

Check in is after 3pm and check out is 10 am unless we are vacant after you, then you are welcome to stay all day, just ask us...we are super flexible if it's empty before or after no extra charge! We recently added a ring doorbell on the front door and will be putting a camera in the garage also.

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Snowboarding And Cross-country Skiing Nearby
  • PETS

    5 Total Pets Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Humane Treatment Of Captive Wild Animals Local Artist Showcase Local Culture & Ecosystem Education Locally-owned & Organized Tours & Activities Unit Size: 1200 Sq Ft (112 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Not Required Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage Wheelchair-accessible Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Casino Nearby Cave Exploring Nearby Cycling Nearby Fitness Center Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayak On Site Parasailing Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Snow Sports Gear Swimming Nearby Tennis On Site Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Foosball Table Games TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Children's Toys Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo On The Lake On The River
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Change Of Bedsheets (on Request) Change Of Towels (on Request) Housekeeping (on Request) Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    1 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces Area Rugs In Public Areas Handrails In Stairways Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Note From Host: We Do Not Rent To Anyone Who Smokes!! Smoke-free Property Stair-free Path To Entrance Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only Wheelchair-accessible Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 7

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Barbara P.

    Submitted Apr 14, 2026

    Stayed Apr 10, 2026

    The host was very responsive. The place was spotless and was in a great location for exploring Duluth. A cozy -- and wonderfully quirky -- getaway!

  • John F.

    Submitted Mar 30, 2026

    Stayed Mar 27, 2026

    We had wonderful stay, the property was just as described. Communication was great and the house had a nice homey feel to it. The place was clean, spacious and in a quiet neighborhood. We absolutely loved it!

  • Betty M.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2025

    Stayed Sep 28, 2025

    Parking, Pet friendly, great communication

  • Jessica S.

    Submitted Oct 1, 2025

    Stayed Sep 24, 2025

    This is a great place to stay. It was clean, well kept up, and in a quiet area of the neighborhood.

  • Paige D.

    Submitted Sep 7, 2025

    Stayed Aug 14, 2025

    Owner was very nice and responsive to inquiries. And our stay there was very peacful.

  • Doris A.

    Submitted Sep 7, 2025

    Stayed Sep 5, 2025

    Host was very nice. Clean house.

  • John H.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2025

    Stayed Aug 18, 2025

    Great place for our 3 generations to stay together and explore

  • Erica C.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    We used the house as a home base during our destination wedding in Duluth. We brought our dog with us and were happy that the streets were perfect for long walks! We had everything we needed in the house and the hosts even left us a wedding gift! We'll never forget our stay there!

  • Julie L.

    Submitted Aug 13, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    Location was perfect. Ample sleeping space. Only downfall for our family is gramma doesn’t do stairs well and the bedrooms and bathroom were upstairs so they checked into a hotel, but that wasn’t the fault of the host, I didn’t read carefully enough. Will keep this in mind for future trips to Duluth! Just was very communicative and helpful!!

  • Jessica W.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2025

    Stayed Jul 30, 2025

    This property appeared old but was clean and my kids loved the basement with the pink toilet!

  • Ciara C.

    Submitted Aug 1, 2025

    Stayed Jul 27, 2025

    Pros: clean, responsive, easy to find, comfortable. Cons: very loud squeaky floors, very strict noise restrictions* not listed on VRBO, noisy neighbors and a lot of work needs done to the home. * You are not allowed to make noise INSIDE the home from 8pm-8am or they will kick you out. The hosts also do not allow you to spend time outside the house. Please see attached photo from the large rule binder to prove I’m not making this up.

  • Shawn F.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2025

    Stayed Jul 11, 2025

    We had a great stay. Hosts were amazing, informative, and in contact with us answering any questions we had prior to and during our stay. Plenty of room for 5 adults and 2 kids. Location was great for getting around Duluth. Would stay here again.

  • Debbie L.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    Was a good location and walking distance to the lake (about 10 blocks). Did not stay at the house much since we were out and about but did have everything we needed.

  • Jenna P.

    Submitted Jun 28, 2025

    Stayed Jun 26, 2025

    We had an amazing time at this property. The location was great for canal Park/61 and to get around Duluth. The host was amazing and had great ideas for things to do. Was a perfect landing spot to make the most out of our trip!

  • Victoria R.

    Submitted Jun 14, 2025

    Stayed Jun 7, 2025

    Nice and clean. Great location to activities in Duluth.

  • marlys f.

    Submitted May 30, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    The house was warm and cozy. We enjoyed all areas of the house. Thank you for sharing your little home with us.

  • Mark J.

    Submitted May 28, 2025

    Stayed May 9, 2025

    Nice property. Plenty of room. Very squeaky wooden floors and stairs. A dog (In a kennel) next door would just bark at you incessantly if you were outside. Place was clean and comfortable.

  • Sarah M.

    Submitted May 19, 2025

    Stayed May 15, 2025

    All was as described. Host was very accommodating.

  • Leslie S.

    Submitted Dec 28, 2024

    Stayed Dec 24, 2024

    Our growing family needed a place to stay over the holidays and this was perfect. We had a cozy place to celebrate! The owners were amazing with communication, very helpful and accommodating! They even decorated for the season!

  • Amanda W.

    Submitted Dec 4, 2024

    Stayed Nov 15, 2024

    Quiet street, comfy beds, clean house, a garage to park in, and top notch communication with the property owner! We had a great stay and would definitely go back again!

  • Deb D.

    Submitted Dec 1, 2024

    Stayed Nov 29, 2024

    Loved this home. Might add a regular toaster Very welcoming home.

  • Karyn M.

    Submitted Nov 14, 2024

    Stayed Nov 8, 2024

    Just what we needed, and perfectly themed for these Wisconsinites. Thank you!

  • Heather H.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2024

    Stayed Oct 25, 2024

    We have extended family in the Duluth area that we visit and we needed to find a place that could host all our adult children and our beloved dog while we visited family. The beds are comfy and the space is perfect for our needs. Thanks!

  • Brigid H.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    House was as described! Reminded me of my childhood home in the Midwest. Great location! Wonderful communication and advice:)

  • Kathryn D.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    Very nice quant home with alot of old charm.

  • DONNA P.

    Submitted Oct 2, 2024

    Stayed Sep 26, 2024

    The house was clean and well appointed. It was in a great location with easy access to downtown. It was nice to have a garage, so we didn't have to park on the street. Loved the football theme. I have a lot of family in Wisconsin...go Packers!

  • Mari F.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2024

    Stayed Sep 13, 2024

    The communications with the owners was excellent -- they were very nice, responsive, and answered all our questions. They even went out of the way to gather more information about the marathon route for us. The property is very centrally located to Duluth and easy to get to - this is definitely a plus! The house was very clean. Liked that there was a coffee pot, lots of towels, some snacks. Cute place!

  • Katie P.

    Submitted Aug 26, 2024

    Stayed Aug 21, 2024

    Totally met our needs for our stay! Hosts communicated well in a timely manner. Place was clean & well appointed but is definitely an older home—floors are very creaky & wouldn’t recommend for light sleepers.

  • Shirley H.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2024

    Stayed Aug 9, 2024

    Nice location with the park nearby!

  • Jessica J.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2024

    Stayed Jul 31, 2024

    We chose this house because it is a similar layout to my grandparents' former home, which is a few blocks away. This is an older house in a quiet neighborhood, all the amenities of home, definitely not a hotel. Great selection of games and books and Up North Wisconsin decor. Kitchen has more dishes than you could ever need. There aren't cabinets available to stash your food while you stay, but there is some counter space and the garage has space to put your emptied cooler and boxes or bags.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$261+
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