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Relaxing retreat in the woods

Family-friendly holiday home in Duluth

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Escape to a serene retreat at this peaceful 5-bedroom house, nestled on 10 acres near the Superior Hiking Trail and Northshore snowmobile trail. Take in the sights and sounds of nature from the large deck overlooking beautiful gardens or unwind by the fire pit on the patio.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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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.

Relaxing retreat in the woods

Get lost with us in this peaceful 5 bedroom, 3 bath house situated on 10 acres . Conveniently located close to the Superior Hiking Trail and the Northshore snowmobile trail. You can enjoy the large deck overlooking the beautiful gardens where you can take in the sights and sounds of nature or relax by the fire pit on the patio. It’s a quick drive to Canal Park and downtown Duluth where you can watch the ships come in, do some shopping and dining or walk the boardwalk by the lake. Or if you’re more into relaxing stay on the property and enjoy family game night, a game of pool or a friendly game of bean bags in the yard! With plenty of room to explore this makes for a great family vacation destination or peaceful weekend getaway,

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Please contact with event info for prior approval.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Please contact with event info for prior approval.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

About the area

Located in Duluth, this holiday home is in a rural area. Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory and Lester Park Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Superior and Lester River. Travelling with kids? Consider Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium, or check out an event or a game at Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Duluth travel guide
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Duluth, MN

What's nearby

  • Finding old barns, like this one from the 1800s, is a great reason to explore the back roads. 
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    Lester River
    11 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Duluth Minnesota Aerial Lift Bridge and Canal Park at Night on the Shore of Lake  Superior
    Aerial Lift Bridge
    32 min drive - 27.7 km
  • University of Minnesota Duluth
    27 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
    31 min drive - 27.7 km
  • AMSOIL Arena
    31 min drive - 27.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Billy's
    14 min drive
  • The Breeze Inn
    14 min drive
  • Sportsmens Inn
    15 min drive
  • 4112 W. Beyer Rd.
    18 min drive
  • Good Source Marketing
    19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing retreat in the woods pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Relaxing retreat in the woods?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing retreat in the woods?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing retreat in the woods?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing retreat in the woods located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Lester River, Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory and Lester Park. Lester Park Golf Course and Jean Duluth Dog Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Relaxing retreat in the woods Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Austin H.

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

Great for family and friends

Very nice location and property and host was very helpful and responsive
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jack H.

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

Peaceful Stay

Property was private and house was welcoming and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianna S.

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

Family gathering

Very enjoyable stay. Family enjoyed the large outdoor space, plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Landra G.

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

Friends reunion

We had a wonderful time staying at this VRBO…it truly is a relaxing retreat in the woods!! We couldn’t have asked for anything better for our large group. I would definitely recommend this house as we talked about staying here for our next get together.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauli R.

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

awesome large group vacation rental

Our group stayed here for pre and post wedding festivities. The home is spacious, bedrooms are large and beds are soooo comfortable! The setting is a beautiful piece of property surrounded by woods. We enjoyed our stay and would rent again!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Èric P.

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

Perfect for Fantasy Football weekend

Perfect for 12 guys. Hit some local establishments for breakfast and dinner and golfed a couple times. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne V.

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

Marathon weekend

Great property with plenty of space. Nice location between two harbors and Duluth for easy access to entertainment. Beautiful deck to enjoy outdoor space.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

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

Great Home in the Woods!

This property was secluded, modern, updated, clean and had many amenities including modern appliances, a pool table, great deck with fire table, where we watched deer feeding in the woods with our morning coffee. We were a group of twelve in Duluth for our youngest daughter's graduation from UMD and we had plenty of room to spread out. It checked all the boxes for us. Our host Heather was very responsive and good with communication. Highly recommend this property for anyone looking for a secluded, modern property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte Z.

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

Excellent property and management

We really enjoyed our stay at the relaxing retreat in the woods. The property was perfect and the communication with Heather was exceptional. She even provided recommendations for activities. We really appreciated the extra touch of her adding a Christmas Tree to the property. It was such a pleasant experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karon P.

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

Anderson Awesome Adventure

This was the perfect place to celebrate and spend quality time together. We couldn’t ask for anyplace better and feel blessed to be able to include our 98 yo mother and grandmother who maneuvered the stairs beautifully and participated in all the games.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Landa M.

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

Great Family Gathering

Lovely home secluded in the woods near Duluth, MN. Very private, spacious had lots of room to spread out. Some minor maintenance problems, however the Manager was prompt to respond.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaytie K.

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

DFL Delegates Stay

After 15+ hours on the DFL state convention floor, we were to return to our relaxing retreat in the woods. We all enjoyed our stay. I would rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Katherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very nice. Hosts were very responsive to our needs. The oven stopped working during our stay and they showed up with a new one before we needed it again!Unfortunately, we did need a home without scents, as several of our family have allergies. Although we discussed this with the hosts before we arrived, the house still had air fresheners in the house and the bedding had been washed with scented detergent. I'm sure this is not an issue for most people, but if you are looking for a scent-free VRBO, this home might not be for you.The house did sleep our party with room to spare although we did run out of hot water when we were all trying to get ready in the morning.VRBO is on a very quiet rural road. If you're wanting a quiet get-away, this would meet your needs. It's not too far from Duluth and we were also able to get to the North Shore easily.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Hiren B.

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

Away from home

This rental property is bit far away from actual Duluth but having big lot and surrounded by lot is trees was nice. This house has good layout and bedrooms are good size. Overall this was great property and we had great time. Only thing was concerning was there was pet hair all over floor, carpet, and bedroom blanket when we arrived.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Very nice stay

The house was large enough to accommodate all of us comfortably. The lower level was quite chilly but after we got the fireplace working , more comfortable. Not too many wanted to use the tub in the master as we didn’t want to clean it after each person. Overall it was a very pleasant stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten H.

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

Such a great property

We had such a lovely weekend. The beds were comfortable, and I was impressed the home slept all 9 grown adults with room to spare. The kitchen was perfect for group meals (and VERY well stocked - pressure cooker, blender, etc). We came in after some pretty gnarly storms and hosts were very responsive to our needs. 10/10 would stay again. The garden was impressive and we enjoyed some apples from the tree in the backyard. 10/10 would stay again. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenzie G.

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

Couples Weekend

The property is beautiful and spacious! There were 10 of us staying there and it never felt crammed. There was plenty of space for us to all lounge and hang out in the house and if it wasn’t November in Duluth, we would have absolutely enjoyed the beautiful deck space they had too. The downstairs area was perfect for playing games, and despite our crew getting a bit noisy and competitive, you couldn’t hear them in the upstairs bedrooms (big added bonus for us as we had an infant with us that went to bed early). It was so peaceful and tucked back just a bit outside of Duluth. I would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce W.

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

Duluth VRBO

Beautiful property. In my opinion, first and lasting impression could be increased greatly by eliminating the overgrown weedbeds around the property. As they are not used they are an eyesore. Maintenance of the yard would also be quicker and easier without them. With that said, the home managed our party of 12 wonderfully and handled every one from 1 to 83 years old. Would definitely stay here again, even with the weed gardens!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home! Our family of 11 really enjoyed our stay. It’s set up perfectly for young kids to have a fun time downstairs and the adults to enjoy a nice dinner outside upstairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

shelley j.

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

Very nice beautiful property

Great area with plenty of things to do
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

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

Duluth family vacation

We had a great time at this peaceful setting
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda H.

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

Family getaway

Beautiful home! We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabby L.

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

Great house

It was a great house. The owners are very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Great place!

Great for our group of family members. Big house on a fantastic property. Two details I would have liked to know in advance - it’s a split-level with stairs and on about 2 miles of gravel.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024