Superior Sanctuary on Lake Superior. Just 6 mi from Lutsen Mountain ski resort!

Tofte, Minnesota
$360 avg/night
Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Superior Sanctuary is a beautiful, updated and spacious townhome, offering 1800 sq ft. and 2 levels to unwind in comfort. This romantic lakeside home overlooks Lake Superior from atop a 25 foot cliff, offering gorgeous views from both levels, two large decks and a truly peaceful setting. A seasonal staircase (approx Memorial Day to Labor Day) provides access to a 600' shared pebble beach for agate hunting on one end of the property, with overlooks, majestic shoreline boulders and ledge rock on the other.

Enjoy the large, well-appointed full kitchen with its massive island, corian countertops and new(er) stainless steel appliances. Relax in the cozy recliners around the living room stone fireplace, watching the lake. Listen to the waves from the wonderful master bedroom ensuite, with its gas fireplace, large jacuzzi tub, private bathroom and deck. The charming second bedroom offers 2 twin beds, with another full bathroom across the hall. The main level den, with sliding glass doors, provides another private space for work and a sleep sofa. A third bathroom (half) is next to the den. Streaming TV options and 150+ DVD movies are offered, washer & dryer are next to the bedrooms, and the attached one-car garage provides additional convenience and space!

Located between Tofte and Lutsen, and only 20-25 minutes from Grand Marais, the central location provides the perfect base for enjoying all the North Shore has to offer! Beautiful State Parks, world-class hiking, the best skiing in the Midwest (both downhill skiing and cross country), biking (both paved trails and mountain biking), waterfalls, fishing and golf, as well as a variety of wonderful restaurants (7+), live music, shopping, grocery stores and the North Shore Winery are ALL within 5-10 minutes. The Gitchi Gami State Bike Trail runs across the driveway, making it easy to bike or walk for miles, including to the shops, beautiful shoreline and restaurants at Bluefin Bay (3 mi) or Lutsen Resort (4.5 mi), or to Temperance River State Park (5.5 mi).

PROMOTION: Get 4th night free in Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, March, and April, excluding holiday wknds, Dec 24-Jan 2, & spring break. Ask when booking; you can either (a) book and I'll then make adjustment, or (b) send an inquiry for the dates and I'll adjust the quote. Lowest cost night is free.

Please Note:
• The base rate includes 4 guests. Additional 5th/6th guests, up to 6 total, are an addit'l $38/stay per guest over 4.
• No Pets. No Smoking. No campfires. Quiet hours at 10 pm.
• Stairs to pebble beach are seasonal, and relatively steep, similar to 3+ stories.
• Use Caution near cliff and stairs.

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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 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

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1800 Sq Ft (167 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 100+ Mbps (good For 1–2 People Or Up To 6 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Jetted Bathtub Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Computer Monitor
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Sledding Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Games Video Library Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near The Bay 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 : 6

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Brenemailus

    Submitted Sep 30, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    Our stay was perfect. Easy access thru the garage where we could park our car. Super clean and comfortable. Great location close to Lutsen and all the state parks and hiking. Definitely will plan to return. Brenda and Natalie

  • Steve

    Submitted Sep 29, 2024

    Stayed Sep 26, 2024

    Beautiful home in excellent condition and very well decorated and maintained !

  • Melanie

    Submitted Aug 17, 2022

    Stayed Aug 11, 2022

    This gorgeous property was perfect for our family trip to the North Shore. The kitchen was well-appointed for family meals, the home is spacious with stunning views, there are many upgrades (heated floor, etc.) and the hosts were lovely. We would 10/10 stay here again and recommend it to friends and family.

  • Ruby T.

    Submitted Mar 6, 2026

    Stayed Mar 1, 2026

    Nice view in winter. A wonderful.home for our vacation equipped with everything we need.

  • Laura L.

    Submitted Jan 1, 2026

    Stayed Dec 28, 2025

    Had such a lovely stay! The home is well-equipped, cozy, and warmly decorated. What a nice treat to have a welcome bottle of wine! Thank you A great cabin getaway! Also, holy moly it was impeccably clean! Even little hidden corners where there’s natural dust build up were spotless! We were a little bummed the “hot tub” listed in the listing is actually a jacuzzi bath tub and not a hot tub to sit in with friends. Our plans to hot tub after skiing didn’t happen, but we made the most of it! We sat around the fire and enjoyed every bit of our stay. Thank you so much!

  • andymm007 m.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2025

    Stayed Oct 16, 2025

    Great cabin, amazing view, close to a lot of wonderful hikes.

  • Rob R.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    Stayed in early August. The townhouse was lovely! Very comfortable, well-appointed and clean. Full kitchen was great and plenty of space for meals and hanging out. Even though it's near Hwy 61 you hear very little road noise, especially in the master bedroom. We slept with the sliding door open and all we could hear were the waves and the wind in the poplars (or maybe they're aspens?). Having easy access to a beautiful rock beach was one of our key draws, and the beach did not disappoint! We swam every day - water in early August was mid 60's - perfect Lake Superior swimming temp! Location was great for us - close to Lutsen, Superior Hiking Trail, Bike Trail, several mountain biking trails, and an easy drive to Grand Marais. The attached garage was a nice bonus to safely store bikes and other toys. And the Washer/Dryer in the unit was great. Responsive and communicative host.

  • Kristen K.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2025

    Stayed Oct 11, 2025

    Wonderful stay! Perfect alternative to the resorts nearby. Close proximity to our favorite hiking trails and restaurants along the north shore.

  • Rebecca C.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2025

    Stayed Oct 6, 2025

    Lovely clean home with a spectacular location.

  • Mark A.

    Submitted Oct 2, 2025

    Stayed Sep 29, 2025

    Great location, very nicely decorated, all the amenities you'd need. We loved the layout of the home, two balcony/decks to enjoy the lake. Highly recommend.

  • Cathy Z.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2025

    Stayed Sep 18, 2025

    We loved this place! Clean, well stocked, and comfortable. Great location, central to North Shore experiences with a view of Lake Superior from the deck.We will hope to stay here for our next trip to the North Shore and recommend it to friends and family.

  • diane w.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2025

    Stayed Aug 4, 2025

    Check in worked as planned and was easy. The whole place worked great for us. Lots of space. Big kitchen.

  • Danielle B.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2025

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    We had a wonderful experience! The condo was exactly as advertised. Very clean and had everything we needed. It is a lovely location and would definitely stay there again!

  • Gerri S.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2025

    Stayed Jun 2, 2025

    Our stay at Superior Sanctuary was spectacular. The place provided everything we needed...a great location, a beautiful view, clean and lovely rooms, lots of provisions like spices & kitchen & laundry supplies, great appliances & attractive fireplace to mention a few, and very comfortable chairs and beds. We loved everything about it.

  • Beth Ann G.

    Submitted Jun 3, 2025

    Stayed May 28, 2025

    Great, relaxing and beautiful stay.

  • Joanna C.

    Submitted Jan 3, 2025

    Stayed Dec 31, 2024

    We enjoyed our stay and loved the spectacular views of Lake Superior. We appreciated the well equipped kitchen, our bed was wonderfully comfortable and we enjoyed cozy time by the fireplace.

  • Ty C.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    We had a wonderful stay. Beautiful views of Lake Superior, and close to state parks. Would recommend.

  • Karen D.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2024

    Stayed Sep 29, 2024

    My sister and I came up to hike. This location worked great for that and for visiting Grand Marais. The place is very well stocked with everything we needed, was in good shape and had a great view of the lake!

  • Submitted Oct 11, 2024

    Stayed Oct 7, 2024

    Beautiful property, spacious interior, cozy and comfortable. The interior was immaculate. Everything seemed to work except possibly a lamp that might have had a burned-out bulb. Bedroom layout upstairs is nice and private. Loved the deck off the master suite. The full kitchen is big enough and well-stocked with appliances and utensils to cook a gourmet meal for 6-8 people. The garage was a huge plus! I imagine that is a huge asset during the winter. I liked the office/den off the dining room. Nice to be able to close the doors and work while someone watched TV or listened to music in the living room down below. The location is excellent, about halfway between Tofte and Lutsen. Grand Marais is barely a 30-minute drive. The beach at the bottom of the long stairway (steep but very solid) is gorgeous. Loved the little caves carved into the cliff by the wave action. It had an isolated, private feeling even though it was acessible to all six units in the complex.

  • kye and Heidi R.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2024

    Stayed Sep 18, 2024

    The property was very clean, in a great location and nicely decorated. The hosts made us feel at home and the wine and greeting card was appreciated

  • Charles H.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2024

    Stayed Sep 5, 2024

    Great little condo with everything we needed right near the Lake. Close to many things the north shore has to offer. Garage parking was a bonus perk!

  • Paula S.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2024

    Stayed Jul 29, 2024

    The property had great access to Lake Superior and was centrally located for other North Shore fun. It was very comfortable. Thanks for a great week!

  • JANE N.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2024

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    Best of all was the friendly lady who was at the front desk. She was so helpful and got us everything we needed.

  • Shawn J.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2024

    Stayed Jul 15, 2024

    We had a wonderful stay at this property and would definitely recommend it. The townhouse is perched above the Lake Superior with great views (between the trees). We found it roomy with plenty of separate sleeping areas for a family with grown adult children. The kitchen was fantastic, one of the nicest kitchens in any unit we've rented.

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