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Dragonfly - Unique, tranquil retreat in Grand Marais, MN

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Living area
Interior
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7135 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

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Grand Marais, MN
  • Place, Grand Marais Art Colony
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cook County Court House
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, North Shore Health
    ‪10 min walk‬

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About the area

Grand Marais

Located in Grand Marais, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Superior National Forest and Lake Superior. .This vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Grand Marais Art Colony and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Visit Cook County Visitor Information Center.

What's nearby

  • Grand Marais Art Colony - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cook County Court House - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cook County Public Tennis Courts - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sivertson Gallery - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • North Shore Health - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Voyageur Brewing Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dockside Fish Market - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Fisherman’s Daughter - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Java Moose Espresso Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Blue Water Cafe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Dragonfly - Unique, tranquil retreat in Grand Marais, MN

Dragonfly is a beautiful new timber frame home designed and built by master timber framers from the North Shore. With 2 private entrances it’s perfect for 2 couples, families of 4-7, North House Folk School students, artists, or North Shore adventurers who either want two self-contained units or one larger shared space. Situated on 3 acres of secluded birch, aspen, cedar and fir, it’s 1.5 miles away from downtown Grand Marais yet tucked away in the tranquility and privacy of the North Woods.

Though the house is in the Grand Marais city limits and close to downtown, it is completely secluded and quiet. It is a quarter mile drive down a private gravel road off Highway 61 at the western edge of town. The newly completed paved bike trail to Cut Face Creek, and paved bike path into town, are at the top of Ravenwood Road. Up Yonder at the Harbor Light is across the street from the turn-off, and Putt ‘n Pets minigolf is next door. Down the hill into Grand Marais, there are many restaurants ( Angry Trout Cafe, Gunflint Tavern, Voyageur Brewing, Sven and Ole’s Pizza, South of the Border Cafe, Blue Water Cafe, My Sister’s Place, Superior Creamery, Cascade Restaurant (southwest along Highway 61 in the Cascade River area), and Sydney’s Frozen Custard), as well as Java Moose Espresso Cafe , and several food trucks (The Crooked Spoon, Taste of India, The Bad Seed, and Shook Smoothies). The Cook County Co-Op, Johnson’s Foods and Gene’s IGA all provide a wide selection of groceries. Nearby activities: Hiking/Snowshoeing: Pincushion Mountain, Onion River, Judge C.R. Magney State Park, Oberg Mountain, Carlton Peak, Mount Josephine, Kadunce River, Temperance River, Cascade River, and Eagle Mountain (tallest point in MN!) Downhill Skiing: Lutsen Mountains Cross Country Skiing: Pincushion Mountain, Cascade, and Sugarbush trails Golf: Grand Marais Municipal golf course, Superior National golf course Thrift stores: Oddz and Endz, First & Second Thrift Store Other attractions: North Shore Winery & Ciderhouse (west of Grand Marais towards the Lutsen Mountain ski area), Naniboujou Lodge (15 min drive east of Grand Marais toward Grand Portage).
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
This smoke-free vacation home features snowboarding nearby, cross-country skiing nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include kayaking nearby and mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,450 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Dragonfly - Unique, tranquil retreat in Grand Marais, MN Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The interior (in particular) of this home is lovely! The exposed wood beams and butcher-block countertops are fantastic, and there is a feeling of seclusion here, even though it's barely out of town. The separation of the home into two sides worked really well, as folks in one side could bathe and do morning relaxation without impacting folks on the other side. Our family rented this to be a home base for cross-country skiing, and could not have been better served by this delightful abode. You will want for nothing in the kitchen (for tools and implements), which chefs will definitely appreciate. The host is obviously tasteful and thoughtful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniele G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a mother/daughter getaway and the Dragonfly was absolutely amazing! Beautiful place inside and out. The craftsmanship for this cabin is gorgeous. The owners were very reachable and made everything easy. We will definitely go back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a lovely time in this beautiful home in the woods. It was cozy yet spacious and had everything we needed for a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The hosts of Dragonfly truly know how to host! They make you feel like they want you to have a wonderful stay and not simply just making money off your stay. Our family of five never felt crowded in the cabin. The location is close to everything but in a peaceful place. Recommend this place for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and serene. Highest recommendation!

Peaceful and serene cabin - very comfortable beds and perfect layout. The timber frame work is something to behold. Very clean and extremely well supplied.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great comfort, really close to town while still being secluded in a cozy way. Could not ask more of the accommodations and will be seeking out Dragonfly for our next visit to Grand Marais.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helena M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tranquil escape

Gorgeously constructed log home. Perfect for two couples. Absolutely lovely. Deer wandered by in morning and amazing star gazing at night. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daynita S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dragonfly is the most charming cabin in the woods!

The architecture, detail, and funny quips reminding you of how to's around the house make this a wonderful stay! Everything in the house was comfortable, well equipped, and abundant. My extended family enjoyed card games and meals around the table, snowshoeing outside (we brought our own), and trips to North House Folk School while we were there. Dragonfly was the perfect home base during our stay and I hope to return sometime!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Experience

We had a wonderful time staying here, the place is absolutely gorgeous. The hosts are really friendly and easy to work with. It is the perfect location just outside of downtown Grand Marais tucked away in a quiet neighborhood, but still an easy walk into downtown. We are already talking about planning another trip later this year. It was well equipped with everything you could need for a home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pure comfort, peace and quiet

Incredible timberframe home, comfortably and beautifully decorated with every convenience provided. Location is superb, being private yet close to sights and Grand Marais. Property manager is very responsive and accomodating. Although there is so much to do in the area, we found we wanted to stay "at home" to enjoy the lovely home. Would love to go back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024