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Entire apartment·Private host

Avalon Guesthouse : Eastside Suite

Lakefront apartment in Grand Marais with kitchen

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Dining
Exterior
Perched on the harbor, this private two-bedroom apartment boasts modern decor with a vintage feel. Enjoy harbor views from every room, and unwind in the spacious yard with campfires, games or relaxing in a hammock.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Lake view

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Avalon Guesthouse : Eastside Suite

Charming Stay on the Harbor with Amazing View of Lighthouse . . .
Private two bedroom, one bath apartment spans the entire east side of the house, front to back, with harbor views from every room. An original harbor side home, renovated with modern decor, with a feel that is both vintage and fresh. Situated on a corner lot on the harbor with a spacious yard perfect for campfires, games, relaxing in the hammock, and simply watching the world go by.
Ideal as a home base for exploring the North Shore,
and as a sanctuary from which to contemplate the Big Lake, which is spectacular in all seasons.
This location is hard to beat, within easy walking distance of everything Grand Marais has to offer:
Art, Food, Drink, Music, Folk School, Artist Point, Lighthouse . . .
Come stay with us & live it up!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Towels (changed on request)

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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 - 25

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
We appreciate a clean kitchen, beyond that nothing is necessary.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

Map
Grand Marais, MN

What's nearby

  • Cook County Court House - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grand Marais Art Colony - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cook County Public Tennis Courts - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • North Shore Health - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Pincushion Mountain - 6 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 131 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Voyageur Brewing Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dockside Fish Market - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Fisherman’s Daughter - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Java Moose Espresso Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gun Flint Tavern - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Avalon Guesthouse : Eastside Suite pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Avalon Guesthouse : Eastside Suite?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Avalon Guesthouse : Eastside Suite?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Avalon Guesthouse : Eastside Suite located?

Located in the heart of Grand Marais, this apartment building is steps away from Lake Superior, Superior National Forest and North House Folk School. Visit Cook County Visitor Information Center and Grand Marais Art Colony are also within 5 minutes.

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Avalon Guesthouse : Eastside Suite Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin T.

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

Wonderful Getaway

Ideal location and cozy place to stay with beautiful views!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

Perfect for our family with teens!

Loved this house! Just book it! Easily walkable to everywhere. Amazing views. Great hammock. Lovely host. Clean. We played the games made s’mores in fire pit. Loved coming home to this wonderful house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda K.

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

Great place

Great place. The house and location are as advertised!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana H.

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

Perfect location, comfy and all you need

Great spot for a homebase to hike the area. Short walk to coffee, restaurants and shops. Cutely decorated and everything you need! Host was responsive and easy. Recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

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

Charming stay indeed!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this thoughtfully appointed and conveniently located cottage. Large windows provided an excellent view of the entrance to Grand Marais harbor.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody C.

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

Clean, perfect place

The perfect place to stay in Grand Marais. MaryKate was lovely and the place was so clean and well kept. Perfect location to everything in town! Can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlo H.

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

Perfect Summer Getaway

This place is so cute, clean and the perfect location in Grand Marais. It had everything our family of four needed for a long weekend. It is walking distance to all of the great restaurants and shops in town and a short drive to beautiful hikes. We highly recommend this gem of a place. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken S.

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

MEA Weekend

Fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick W.

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

Wonderful weather

fortunate for the weather and the lessor crowds, but the town and events are great. This house will see us again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

GAYLE M.

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

Perfect location to enjoy grand marais

The view from the comfortable living room was fantastic. We spent evenings around the fire pit. The home is compact, but fully appointed. We had everything we needed and loved the extra touches like the vase of fresh flowers. Plus it was close to everything with a great restaurant across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

As advertised plus!

Charming home away from home complete with wonderful amenities … not a thing forgotten. From fresh flowers to robes and lux towels, all the owner’s touches were great. We would love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

No better view

Such a perfect, cozy spot overlooking the harbor and RIGHT ACROSS from North House Folk School! We had everything we needed, including cozy bathrobes.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan W.

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

Fantastic

Great place, exactly as listed. Loved it!!!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

Lovely little spot on the bay

This place was so charming, starting with a wonderful greeting upon our arrival by MaryKate. We loved the location with the view of the bay and easy walk to so many awesome spots - easy walk to the point, Voyager Brewery, Angry Trout Cafe, etc - in Grand Marais. Kitchen space was perfect for two to dine in as well. Finished off our stay with a lovely fire that the owners set up for us the final evening. Loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Cozy spot

We had a wonderful stay. Knowing that the temperatures would dip below zero, our host put flannel sheets on the beds. This rental was clean, comfortable, and exactly what we were looking for. Too cold for a fire this time but next time I would love to sit by the fire and enjoy the beautiful view!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dani L.

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

Best view in town!

My 2 daughters and I enjoyed our stay at this updated and charming house with a dynamite location! The owners made so many thoughtful decisions to make the rental feel cozy and comfortable. I grew up in Grand Marais and the view out the living room window is the best in town. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug S.

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

Best Place in Grand Marais

You open up the blinds and Grand Marais Harbor and Lake Superior are right there in all their glory. What a way to start the day! This place is charming and very well decorated. You have two great restaurants across the street and downtown is easy walking distance. MaryKate is a friendly and attentive host and a lot of fun to visit with. No place better for your stay in beautiful Grand Marais.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald C.

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

Idyllic Location, View and Stay!

We absolutely loved our stay at this super well-appointed, designed and laid out home. Our family makes an annual trip up to Grand Marais and we spent 5 nights there. Waking up and opening the blinds to the beautiful view of the harbor and lighthouses was one of the highlights of my trip this year. This place is very comfy and provides you with everything you need for your stay. And yes, location is perfect! Short block walk from downtown shops and restaurants. Host was welcoming and accommodating. Loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

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

Walkable cottage

We loved our stay at this home. We stayed in Gran Marais and drove up to the Canadian border for day trips. It is centrally located, and you can walk to restaurants, a brewery, and craft studios. The view out the front windows is magical with the lighthouse, Lake Superior and seagulls. The host left us supplies for a campfire. Recommend this home and hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan L.

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

Lovely home across from Lake Superior

MaryKate's home was lovely with beautiful views of the lake/harbor. The location couldn't be better! MaryKate had thoughtful touches like the firepit stocked and ready to go, fresh cut flowers on the table, and Fika coffee for the morning. There was also a stocked game closet that our kids really enjoyed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom L.

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

Ideal Location & Great Layout

We were in town with our extended family and this VRBO was wonderful. We were able to set up the back bedroom for our 6mnth old to sleep/nap in while back to relax in the front living room or outside by the fire. We were also able to host our extended family over for some smores and hot dogs over the camp fire. The location is right on the edge of the commercial district and has the same ease of getting around as anywhere else in town. We also got to meet MaryKate when checking in which was a nice touch to learn a little bit more about the accommodations and whom we were renting from. Traffic noise was an initial concern but was a complete non-issue. Would stay here again without any hesitation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Excellent accomodations

We arrived later than we intended due to road conditions, but immediately settled in. The place was immaculate, well appointed and very comfortable. There was a fresh pack of Fika coffee and a bottle of sparkling water which were both very much appreciated. The location is fabulous. I spent a lot of time in the chair by the front window breathing in the aroma a lilac bush right by the window and watching the sailboats in the harbor. I have mobility issues so didn't leave the premises very often (seven steps to get into the apartment), but my daughter walked all over town. The beds were very comfortable. We enjoyed a walk across the street to our favorite eating place, The Angry Trout. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly F.

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

Great place to stay in Grand Marais

We really enjoyed our stay here. It has a great view of the harbor and everything in Grand Marais is in within easy walking distance. The house was clean and was beautifully decorated. There were plenty of towels and robes (which were a nice touch). Beds were comfortable. The living room is spacious has a lot of comfortable seating to enjoy views of the harbor while sipping coffee or reading a book. There is a nice fire pit which the host had ready for us upon arrival. We had an issue with one of the automatic blinds upon our arrival which they addressed and fixed immediately. The only reason I have gave it 4 and not 5 stars is because the house is right on 61 and certain times of the day the traffic was noisy, It gets quiet after 10pm and gets busy after 8am. That said it is a very nice place to stay and if a little traffic noise doesn't bother you I would recommend staying here. My husband and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent space for our family of four. Location was fantastic and the host was extremely accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We always love our stay here for our annual family trip to Grand Marais! Perfect view and location, and lovely, cozy property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025