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Grand Marais, Minnesota

Eight cabins. One North Shore love story.

Harbor bungalows you can walk downtown from. Off-grid A-frames with wood-fired saunas. Storybook cabins above the Big Lake. All cared for by Colette and Justin — Superhosts with 1,657 five-star reviews and ten years of welcoming people to the shore they fell for as teenagers.

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The Collection

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In town or off the grid, sauna or harbor view, two of you or twelve. Every stay books instantly through our live calendars.

The Harbor Home, a bungalow in downtown Grand MaraisGuest Favorite

The Harbor Home

4.91★ · 462 reviews · sleeps 5

Charming bungalow a block up from the harbor. Walk to restaurants, the Folk School, and Artist's Point. Bikes and a kayak included.

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Loftville, a Lake Superior loft near Grand Marais

Loftville

4.91★ · 467 reviews

A sweet Lake Superior loft in Croftville where the waves do the falling-asleep work for you.

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Gray Duck, a four bedroom home by the Grand Marais harborNew for 2026

Gray Duck

5.0★ · new listing · sleeps 12

Our biggest stay: 4 bedrooms, 8 beds, and a sauna, right by the harbor. Built for family reunions and friend-group weekends.

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River Run, a secluded A-frame cabin with sauna

River Run

4.88★ · 231 reviews

A secluded A-frame with its own sauna, minutes from town but a world away.

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The Ferny Fern, an off-grid cabin with wood-fired sauna

The Ferny Fern

4.95★ · 151 reviews · sleeps 4

Off-grid seclusion on the Fall River with a wood-fired sauna and shower house, two and a half miles from Grand Marais.

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Gingerbread, a storybook cabin with sauna near Grand Marais

Gingerbread

4.9★ · 148 reviews · sleeps 4

A storybook cabin in the woods above Lake Superior, with a new sauna to warm up your winter trips.

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House of the Grouse, a riverside cabin with sauna on the Fall River

House of the Grouse

4.98★ · 94 reviews · sleeps 4

Riverside seclusion along the Fall River with acres of woods, a wood-fired sauna, and our highest guest rating.

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Scotch Pine cabin over Lake Superior near Grand Marais

Scotch Pine

4.83★ · 100 reviews

Perched over the Big Lake near Grand Marais — fall asleep to Superior doing its thing.

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Your Hosts

Colette & Justin

We started visiting the North Shore during canoe trips when we were teenagers. We feel really lucky to be living in our favorite place, and we're excited to share our enthusiasm for it with our guests.

Many of our guests are drawn to the same things that attracted us here: unique and varied scenery, great fishing and hiking, terrific North Shore dining, and the sound of rolling waves putting you to sleep after a big day.

“Justin and Colette are great hosts and clearly experienced in making their guests comfortable. I wish we could have stayed longer! We look forward to returning soon.” — Alison, Minneapolis · July 2026, The Harbor Home
Local Knowledge

Explore Grand Marais like you live here

We do live here — ask us anything. A few favorites to start.

Artist's Point & the Harbor

The walk everyone remembers: out past the lighthouse, over the rocks, Superior on all sides. Steps from the Harbor Home and Gray Duck.

North House Folk School

Timber framing, bread baking, boat building. Check the class calendar before you book — it's worth planning a trip around.

Winter, Done Right

The best sledding hill in the area, a skating rink with dollar skate rentals, snowshoe hikes to frozen waterfalls, and sauna nights. Winter rates run far below peak season.

Rivers & the Boundary Waters

The Fall River runs right past two of our cabins, and the Gunflint Trail into the BWCA starts in town. Bring the fishing rod.

Guest Words

1,657 reviews, 4.91 stars, ten years

★★★★★

“Colette and Justin provided a wonderful home. Very comfortable, pleasant and secure. Able to walk all of Grand Marais from their home... I will certainly stay in one of their properties on my next Grand Marais visit.”

Steve · Little Rock, AR · The Harbor Home
★★★★★

“This was my first stay at Colette and Justin's and we will be back!!! A dreamy location that felt the perfect blend of tucked away but close to town... clean, cozy and filled with personal touches.”

Kenlee · Minneapolis, MN
★★★★★

“I was a huge fan of the sauna and bucket shower, a short walk down the trail. The Fall River on the property is absolutely gorgeous. Highly recommend.”

Erik · Muskego, WI · off-grid cabin
Good to Know

Frequently asked questions

Which cabin is right for a big group?
Gray Duck — our newest stay sleeps 12 across 4 bedrooms and 8 beds, has 2 baths and a sauna, and sits right by the Grand Marais harbor. Everything else in the collection is built for 2-5 guests.
Which cabins have saunas?
Five of the eight: River Run, The Ferny Fern, Gingerbread, House of the Grouse, and Gray Duck. The Ferny Fern and House of the Grouse pair theirs with off-grid shower houses — sauna purists, start there.
Can we walk to downtown Grand Marais?
From The Harbor Home and Gray Duck, yes — both are steps from the harbor, restaurants, shops, and the Folk School. The other cabins trade walkability for woods, rivers, and quiet, all within a few miles of town.
What's an off-grid stay actually like?
The Ferny Fern and House of the Grouse are intentionally unplugged: wood-fired saunas, off-grid shower houses, the Fall River outside the door. Guests consistently call it the point of the trip, not a compromise — but check the listing details so you know what you're signing up for.
How do we book?
Every "Check Availability" button opens that cabin's live calendar — pick your dates and book instantly. Have a question first? Message us through the listing; we live in Grand Marais and answer fast.
Is winter worth it?
Emphatically yes. Skiing, sledding, skating, snowshoe hikes to frozen waterfalls, and sauna nights — at rates that can run near half of peak season. Grand Marais in winter is the local-favorite season.
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