Welcome to the perfect northwoods getaway, on quiet and beautiful Loon Lake! This delightful house has 4 bedrooms (with beds for 10 guests), 2.5 bathrooms, and a lovely 2-acre property with grassy lawns, a sand beach, and a wood-fired sauna. The lake is perfect for swimming, boating, and fishing; the neighborhood is friendly and tucked-away, yet just minutes into town for golfing, bike trails, restaurants, and entertainment. Plan your trip to this enchanting lake house retreat today!
-- THE PROPERTY --
* Upstairs beds: Master bedroom with queen bed, walk-in closet, and full master bathroom. 2 Twin bedroom. Half bathroom.
* Downstairs beds: Queen bedroom. Bunk room with 4 twin beds. Full bathroom.
* (These bedrooms accommodate 10 guests, but the house could comfortably accommodate more if you wish to bring bedding for the two couches and/or plenty of floor space. For groups of more than 10, there is a $15 per guest per night fee. Send us a message if you wish to use this option!)
Chic, nature-inspired décor and a relaxed feel make this home the perfect getaway experience. All the bedrooms and living areas have lake-facing windows, which provide exceptional views of the lake as well as that wonderful summer breeze. The upstairs great room is an open-concept area ideal for gathering everyone together: the comfortable living room has a wall of windows overlooking the gorgeous backyard and lake, and also a large TV; the kitchen is recently remodeled, fully equipped, and has lots of counter space; and the dining room is surrounded on three sides with stunning views of the lawn and lake. The dining room has a large table for six; there is a folding table and chairs to accommodate up to 10 guests; plus additional seating at the kitchen island, and in the downstairs family room. The kitchen and dining room also open onto a spacious deck, where grilling and outdoor eating are perfect summer activities!
Enjoy time outdoors during the day – The property itself is a nice mix of wide open lawn, great for outdoor recreation, and stands of birch and pine trees. In the summer, sunbathe on the sandy maintained beach, or fish off the dock, splash in the shallows, or play Frisbee and lawn games on the large, grassy yard! Cruise out to deeper waters in the canoe or 2-person sunfish sailboat (some lifejackets available). Our fishing boat is usually available for use, but send us a message to inquire about your specific dates. In the winter, the shoreline provides easy access for ice fishing, and the back yard has two great mini sledding hills! A large fire pit makes for great bonfires in the summer or winter (please monitor fires - NO unattended fires), and a wood-fired sauna located in the backyard is a rejuvenating way to relax. Firewood available. Central air conditioning is newly installed; or if you prefer, every room (except bathrooms) has lake-facing windows that provide a nice breeze.
At the end of the day, head back inside the walk-out basement to relax in the downstairs living room, which includes a second large TV, a cozy wood stove (firewood available; please monitor fires - NO unattended fires), and a great selection of board games, DVDs, books, and children’s toys. The house has high-speed Wi-Fi throughout; there is no cable, but both TVs have “smart” Blu-ray/DVD players which allow access to online streaming services, or casting from your own device. The house also has a variety of baby and child-friendly amenities, such as a high-chair, changing table, pack-n-play, Bumbo seat, kids' table/dishes/bibs, a baby gate, and toys for a range of ages.
-- THE LOCATION --
Tucked away on 2 acres, this house provides the perfect balance of being a secluded getaway, while also being an easy 15-minute drive to outdoor recreation opportunities, as well as the shopping, restaurants, and attractions of Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
Loon Lake is modest-sized but deep (231 acres, maximum depth: 69 feet), with a variety of fish, and best known for pan fish, largemouth bass, crappie, and pike. Public access to the lake is only 1.3 miles from the house. (Public access to the nearby Jay Gould chain of lakes is even closer – just. 0.7 miles from the house.)
Nearby parks, attractions, and opportunities include something for everyone and any time of the year – pristine Tioga Beach on Pokegama Lake (2.5 miles), Portage Park (3.5 miles), Forest History Center & Museum (5.5 miles), Pokegama Golf Course (7 miles), Judy Garland’s Birthplace & Children’s Museum (9.5 miles), Mt. Itasca Winter Sports Center (14 miles), Deer River Sledding Hill (18 miles). The Cohasset/Grand Rapids/Chippewa National Forest area also boasts dozens of trails of various surfaces for walking, hiking, biking, roller-blading, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing; plus a huge variety of lakes for summer fishing, boating/recreation, and winter ice fishing.
In the Grand Rapids town center (8-9 miles), explore local shops like Hopperton’s Moccasin & Gift, enjoy a break from cooking at the Forest Lake Restaurant & Lounge; try craft beer and burgers at the Boulder Tap House; and take advantage of movies, boat/canoe rentals, bowling, mini golf, shopping, the YMCA, etc.
-- SUMMARY OF DETAILS --
* 4 bedrooms (10 beds total), 2.5 bathrooms, living areas upstairs and downstairs. 2-acre property with lakefront.
* Amenities include a fully equipped kitchen, private dock, maintained sand beach, fishing boat (usually available - inquire about your actual dates to confirm), bonfire pit / sauna / wood-burning stove (firewood provided), propane grill, patio furniture, high-speed Wi-Fi, two flat-screen TVs with “smart” Blu-ray/DVD players, fresh bath towels and bed linens (bring your own beach towels, please!), baby and toddler equipment/toys, and so much more!
* Lakefront access to enjoy fishing, swimming, boating, ice fishing, snowmobiling, and other activities at this beautiful Loon Lake property! Additionally, close to a variety of outdoor and indoor activities like hiking, biking, and golfing, and the shops and restaurants of Grand Rapids.
* Nearest Commercial Airport: Duluth International Airport, 4701 Grinden Dr., Duluth, MN (85 miles)
-- KEY POLICIES --
- 4:00pm check-in | 10:00am check-out
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- No smoking
- No pets
-No unattended fires, outdoors (fire pit) or indoors (wood stove)
- Use of fishing boat is allowed if it is available (inquire about your specific dates to confirm) – NO drinking or tubing/skiing; driver must be 18+
- No Jet Skis
