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The Superior Bunkhouse, a Cozy 16 X 24 Cabin near Grand Marais MN and Hovland MN

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroom36 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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Hovland, MN
  • Place, Judge Magney State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Kadunce River State Wayside
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Grand Marais Art Colony
    ‪32 min drive‬

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Entire place

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

The Superior Bunkhouse, a Cozy 16 X 24 Cabin near Grand Marais MN and Hovland MN

Looking for a unique natural woods getaway for yourself or your family that has many of the comforts of home? Get ready to relax in this roomy cabin just a 15 minute drive from Grand Marais, MN and close to Hovland, MN.
Experience the wild and rugged northwoods in this newly built property overlooking Lake Superior through the trees offering WiFi, electric heat and fans for guests to enjoy. There is no TV as we hope you take the time to unplug, enjoy nature. You can always fire up your laptop if you like. The night sky offers the amazing Milky Way, constellations and satellite viewing - you likely can get a glimpse of falling stars!
There is plenty of free parking with a 100 yard walk up to the bunkhouse nestled in the woods (soon you will be able to drive to bunkhouse). We recommend you arrive during daylight hours. There is electricity, a dining area, kitchen area, log twin size bunkbed with a twin trundle, custom mattresses on the L dinette area sleeps two additional people and private area with an electric toilet and a camp shower (running hot and cold water soon!). The bunkhouse sleeps up to 5. We provide drinking water and wash water but there is no pressurized running water at this time, so no piped shower or faucet flow but we are working on that being completed soon! The soothing atmosphere of the bunkhouse will provide a peaceful retreat for your getaway. Owner has a cabin nearby on the property and is, at times, on premises should you have questions or need help with anything.
We look forward to hosting you at our bunkhouse.

For your convenience the following amenities are included in your stay:

Kitchen area -
Fridge & separate top freezer (smaller size)
Ice cube tray
Microwave
Toaster Oven
Induction burner
Small propane grill on deck
Keurig coffee machine
Stove top percolator
Counter space
Dishes, pots & pans, silverware, cooking utensils
Aluminum foil, plastic wrap, baggies, paper towels, dish towels, dish rags, dish soap
Garbage bags (Carry out or leave bagged garbage inside bunkhouse when you leave as there are possibly animals nearby)
Salt & Pepper/Oil

General comfort -
Two chairs up front near full bank of windows
Two person vintage rocker loveseat
Foot stool
Side table
Dining table with ample seating (up to 6)

Bathroom -
Incinerating electric toilet w/instructions
Air Freshener Spray
Toilet Paper
Toilet Liners
Bring your own towels

Sleeping areas -
Twin size bunkbed with twin size trundle sleeps 3 adults comfortably.
Eating area seating has custom made mattresses to sleep 1 adult and one child or 2 kids comfortably.
Mattresses, pads, covers (you bring your own linens or Sleeping bags)
Pillows
Throws

Entertainment -
Puzzles, Books, Games, playing cards, Cribbage board, Dominoes

Back deck -
Four chairs

Access -
We have contactless access via lockbox on back door for easy contact free entry. We do keep a security camera at the exterior of front door for your security and to allow us to contact you if you have questions once you are there. There are no interior cameras.

There is a front and back door to the bunkhouse, a wonderful light and airy feel to the space and yet it is cozy and comfortable. We know you will enjoy your stay here on the rugged granite and treed hillside of Lake Superior in it's natural state.
We are located across the highway from the lake shore but you can still hear waves rolling onto the beach as well as the wolves howling their night song...and sometimes during the day as well. Due to severe rain and wind storms last summer we are still in the process of working on grounds, including driveway and better views of the lake. In the meanwhile it is a wonderful little cabin to enjoy.

Judge Magney State Park and Naniboujou Lodge are just down the road. If you bring bikes you can ride the under 3 miles down the road to it and hike the awe inspiring trail to Devil's Kettle!
Just a short 20 min drive north is American Falls, a boardwalk in to a gorgeous falls on the Pigeon River that is beautiful at all seasons (and is a great Walleye fishing river downstream).
We are 17.3 miles north of Grand Marais so just a 15-20 minute drive south and you are there and can enjoy all the GM has to offer. Most weekends in the summer there is something going that is a fun filled day. Then you can return to the natural woods of the area for rest and relaxation.
Our property connects to a 200 acre parcel of woodland that is trust land so you can hike or hunt that area right from the bunkhouse. There are no trails or roads in that 200 acres.
Between our bunkhouse and GM there are beaches where you can enjoy the shore, rock hunt, read a book or just take in the calm or lapping waves. We invite you to come and relax for awhile.
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Lake Superior. The cabin includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchenette.
  • The cabin offers a kitchenette, a patio, and a refrigerator
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a water dispenser
  • Steps from Superior National Forest and 3 minutes by foot from Lake Superior
This cabin offers its guests barbecue grills and a water dispenser. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Grand Marais cabin is smoke free.


Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • 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.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Unit size: 384 square feet
  • Water dispenser

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
We appreciate that you leave the bunkhouse in the same condition as you found it to avoid cleaning fee. Clean all used dishes and utensils. There is a vacuum, broom, spray cleaners you can use. Thx!
Refer to Bunkhouse Handbook for miscellaneous instructions and FAQs, etc. No parties, no smoking on premises. You will be responsible for any damages that occur during your stay.
Be sure that you keep trash, coolers and all food items inside bunkhouse to not entice wild animals.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please leave the property clean and tidy as you found it. We will charge a $100 cleaning fee for your stay if you leave it in a mess.
Please sweep and vacuum floors, put pillow, chairs, etc in their rightful place.
Clean out fridge and wipe up any food particles or spills. All of your food should be removed. Dishes cleaned and put away.

Pets

  • No pets 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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

The Superior Bunkhouse, a Cozy 16 X 24 Cabin near Grand Marais MN and Hovland MN Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alycen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay! Very happy with the bunkhouse and the amenities. The host was VERY communicative about the property and what to expect which was great for us. We would happily stay again. No running water (yet, they might in the future), but we knew that going in and it wasn’t an issue for us at all. Close to grand marais and the Canadian border.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin is very clean and well put together. It's in a great location between Grand Marais and Grand Portage, very secluded off the main highway, giving it an off the grid experience that I was looking for, the host was very communicative and responds very quickly if you have any questions, if you're looking for a good location with little/low light pollution to star gaze this is an amazing location to do so. Overall just a great experience for my wife and I.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David V.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a nice place. It was remote, but there is a property close by. Dish soap and towels would have made cleaning easier.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Roi R.

Nice cabin, but several issues to be aware ofThe cabin is pleasant and you can see the effort that went into it. However, a few basics were missing when we arrived in the late afternoon/evening after a few hours’ drive. The kitchen lacked essentials (e.g., dishwashing supplies), and the two 5-gallon water containers inside were essentially empty. Outside there were only two filled containers, plus a similar amount set aside for dishwashing/showering only. The host was responsive and, for the remaining days, directed us to pick up another container from their other cabin—but I still had to haul and refill water myself every day.We often tent-camp with kids and are comfortable with “basic,” but this amount of water felt below basic if you plan to cook even simple meals.Checkout instructions were also more demanding than typical. For example, guests are expected to remove ash from the electric toilet during their stay and at checkout—this isn’t standard in our experience. These expectations, along with the water situation, should be made clear at the time of booking.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin was clean and exactly as listed. Can’t wait to see what it’ll be like once they’ve got everything all finished.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer A.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin was clean, sunny and bright with comfortable beds. Our host, Julie, was responsive and helpful with any questions we asked. She advised us well with getting to the cabin during daylight hours as the walk up to the cabin would have been difficult navigating for the first time at night through the woods. The cabin was about a 20 minute drive to Grand Marais, near great hiking trails and views of Lake Superior. We had a wonderful stay and really enjoyed the cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025