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Sanctuary on the North Shore of Lake Superior

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Exterior
Beach nearby
Exterior
3 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Silver Bay, MN
  • Place, Black Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Palisade Head
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Tettegouche State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the area

Silver Bay

With a stay at this vacation home in Silver Bay, you'll be on a river, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Superior and Black Beach. .This vacation home is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Tettegouche State Park and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Palisade Head.
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What's nearby

  • Black Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Palisade Head - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Split Rock Loop Trail - 8 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Tettegouche State Park - 11 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Tettegouche Lake - 35 min drive - 22.1 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Silver Bay Bar And Liquor - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Zoe’s Pizza Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Green Door - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Timber Coffee Co - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Northwoods Family Grille - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Sanctuary on the North Shore of Lake Superior

The unique feature of this property is the spectacular panoramic high bluff view of Lake Superior. Our property has direct access to the Blue Jay Vista Trail for both snowmobiles and ATV's. The A-frame structure features vaulted 2-story window views facing east to Lake Superior. Relax or dine on a second-story deck that provides expansive views along the north shore, Lake Superior, and the sun setting through the woods. The A-frame is completely secluded on 6 wooded acres. The property features two outdoor fire pit areas with plenty of seating and fire wood is provided.

Another unique feature is the location. Easy access for groceries, wine and spirits, eateries, and gas. Beaver Bay is close by with more restaurants and shopping. With several state parks nearby, guests will find numerous hiking and biking trails, waterfalls, and scenic views. A snowmobile/ATV trail system is within walking distance of the property.

The A-frame was completed in 2009 and is a perfect blend of new amenities and an 'up north' interior décor complete with log railings, furniture, and tongue & groove throughout. The great room has a vaulted ceiling and panoramic unobstructed views of Lake Superior. Enjoy an even more expansive view from an outdoor seating area on the edge of the bluff.

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Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

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
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours 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
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

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 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

Property is also known as

Sanctuary on the North Shore of Lake Superior Silver Bay

Sanctuary on the North Shore of Lake Superior Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 180 out of 190 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 190 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 190 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 190 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 190 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jami F.

Liked: Cleanliness
This cabin was cozy and offered spectacular views. In the heart of the North Shore, everything was easy to get to.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortable. Would definitely recommend to others.Only complaint is the checkout requirement to empty the dishwasher. It is unreasonable to expect us to sit around waiting 2-3 hours for breakfast dishes to be cleaned in dishwasher. Should just require dsihes to be loaded and dish washer started.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Always a wonderful stay. Great base to explore the North Shore. Comfortable beds and we also appreciated the two places to eat in the home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The A-frame is located in the most perfect spot with amazing breathtaking views of Lake Superior. Honestly, the pictures do not even do it justice, the wow factor as you drive into the driveway. Everything is close that you could possibly need, great location for exploring further north as well.The cabin is beautiful, well kept and great spaces to capture the views while indoors as well.I highly recommend to take Dave’s advice and wake up early enough to see the sunrise, absolutely stunning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hope S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view overlooking the Lake. The house had everything we needed. Kitchen was very well stocked. The communication with the owner was very easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin was super cozy! It had every amenity you could ask for in a cabin on the North Shore: spacious and private property, great view of Superior (unless you have fog like we did haha), within close distance of multiple state parks and restaurants, multiple bonfire pits, cozy couches for movie nights, etc. I could go on and on! The only drawback we had was due to mother nature - we had fog and rainy weather all the days we were there. Luckily for us, the cabin itself was all we needed. Thanks again for letting us use your wonderful cabin, Dave - we hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rex N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the view. Awesome access to ATV trails and area scenic spots.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurel O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our second stay at the Sanctuary! Dave is a great guy, replies promptly to any issues that might come up. The A-frame is beautiful. Thanks again
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property is fantastic and in a great, central location on the North Shore. The house is well maintained and appointed, with lots of thoughtful touches to give guests a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherri B.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanna R., Plymouth indiana

Liked: Cleanliness
This property is absolutely beautiful. It's secluded, peaceful, beautiful, rummy and very well maintained. The house was very cean. My family loves coming to the Silver Bay Area. It's a great little town. Everyone has ben friendly. We love the local grocery store Zups. All of the beaches and waterfalls are stunningly beautiful. Highly recommend this property
Split rock beach
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Libby G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful perch. Comfortably met all our needs, including being well-appointed for our preference to make and eat breakfast and dinner “in.” Great views, easy to get to and range around for day trips, and immediate and clear communication from the owner. We had a great week. Thanks so much!
Sanctuary A-Frame as the sun sets.
Sunrise over Superior, as seen from the front deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer Vacay

Great house and property. Loved the upper deck! Great place for morning coffee.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views, nice space inside. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was wonderful! The house was amazing and in an absolutely beautiful location, overlooking Lake Superior. We would be very happy to stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness

North Shore Weekend

Enjoyed the VRBO and the week
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Reconnecting with family, hiking and exploring Lake Superior’s North Shore.
Snowshoe hare visits between 7:30-8am.
Sunset
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House and Location

Loved the house. Just secluded enough while still being a short drive to a lot of fun outdoor stuff and to Silver Bay. Perfect spot along the north shore to access all the beautiful state parks and spots on Lake Superior. House was very clean, had all the modern amenities you could want. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri B.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hansen review

Property was great and very clean. Location was excellent and close to many attractions in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer relaxation

Beautiful property and well maintained. Loved the views from the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot!

Excellent location and absolutely awesome spot with amazing views. Already booked a return trip for fall!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property! We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic getaway!!

The property was more than we could’ve expected. It was secluded, calm, and completely perfect for our trip. It is in a central location for all types of adventures.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025