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Wildwood Cottage, Duluth, private wooded retreat on the North Shore

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Duluth

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Dining
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61320 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Duluth, MN
  • Place, Tom's Historic Logging Camp
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, French River Hatchery
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Knife River Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Duluth

Heart of Duluth.You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Superior and 6 miles (10 km) of Tom's Historic Logging Camp with a stay here. French River Hatchery is within 6 miles (10 km) and Knife River Beach is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Tom's Historic Logging Camp - 13 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • French River Hatchery - 14 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Knife River Beach - 15 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • McQuade Small Craft Harbor - 16 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Brighton Beach Park - 20 min drive - 15.4 miles

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪New Scenic Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Russ Kendall's Smokehouse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ledge Rock Grille - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Larsmont Trading Post - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Gill's Cheese & Smokehouse - ‬12 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.

Wildwood Cottage, Duluth, private wooded retreat on the North Shore

Wildwood Cottage is a newly built, Scandinavian Modern designed, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom retreat, nestled into the woods. There are 80-plus acres of forested state land to the south of the property with a walking trail from the cottage to the Sucker River.

Located 20 minutes from Canal Park and Downtown Duluth, 5 minutes to Stoney Point and Knife River Marina Beach, and 10 minutes to Brighton Beach makes this a fabulous location one mile north of Lake Superior and the North Shore Scenic Drive (Grandma's Marathon route).

The home is all on one level, with easy access on grade, plus all doors are 3 feet wide. The floors are all hand-stenciled, and original artwork by area artists fill the cottage.

One bathroom has a tub/shower combination unit, the second bathroom a good sized shower.

Outdoors has plenty of area for lawn games, plus a fire pit and chairs out front. All firewood and gas grill provided.

The x-long twin beds are very comfy for adults, as well as for children. Board games, blue-ray DVD player and Smart TV with lots of movies, will easily help when you just want to chill out.

The kitchen is fully outfitted with almost anything you would need and your hosts live just 1100 feet away and will easily accommodate anything that you may need.

Hi Speed Wi-Fi

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Free firewood
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,320 square feet

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

Rules

No motorized rec vehicles can leave from the property.
OWNERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CHARGE A LATE CHECK OUT OR EXCESSIVE CLEANING FEE.

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Wildwood Cottage Duluth North Shore Private Wooded Retreat House
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Wildwood Cottage Duluth North Shore Private Wooded Retreat
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Wildwood Cottage Duluth North Shore Private Wooded Retreat House
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Wildwood Cottage Duluth North Shore Private Wooded Retreat
Wildwood Cottage Duluth North Shore Private Wooded Retreat House
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Wildwood Cottage, Duluth, private wooded retreat on the North Shore to the airport?

This vacation home is 21.9 mi (35-min drive) away from the Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Wildwood Cottage, Duluth, private wooded retreat on the North Shore have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Wildwood Cottage, Duluth, private wooded retreat on the North Shore to the beach?

This vacation home is 6.4 mi (12-min drive) from Knife River Beach.

Does Wildwood Cottage, Duluth, private wooded retreat on the North Shore offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Wildwood Cottage, Duluth, private wooded retreat on the North Shore ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Wildwood Cottage, Duluth, private wooded retreat on the North Shore ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Wildwood Cottage, Duluth, private wooded retreat on the North Shore ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Wildwood Cottage, Duluth, private wooded retreat on the North Shore have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Wildwood Cottage, Duluth, private wooded retreat on the North Shore have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Wildwood Cottage, Duluth, private wooded retreat on the North Shore to downtown Duluth?

This vacation home is 1.2 mi away from Palmers.

Wildwood Cottage, Duluth, private wooded retreat on the North Shore Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 112 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place with a great set up for family gatherings. Radiant floor heating kept us nice and toasty. Washer and dryer meant we could pack light. Functional space inside and out. Would highly recommend and return.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Great place for quiet relaxing time
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marla D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a pleasure to stay at this charming property. The house is beautiful and well kept. Location is peaceful and perfect. The hosts are kind and knowledgeable about the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a great time visiting Wildwood Cottage. Amy and Rita were
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Up North Paradise

Immersed in nature, this cottage provided the perfect setting for our family to connect and reset!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marty C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We enjoyed our stay.

This was our third year here for family weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!!

We had the most wonderful time at the cottage! The waterfalls were a short walk and so beautiful. The cottage was very clean and a short drive from the highway making it easy to trek into Duluth or Two Harbors.Thank you Rita and Amy for sharing your beautiful property with us.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betsy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful stay

Third time at this lovely cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls' Weekend

This is the second year that we have spent our girls' weekend at Wildwood Cottage. Wonderful place to unwind and relax. It is close to Duluth and Two Harbors and we enjoyed both cities. So very happy we found this great cottage and welcoming hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time at Wildwood Cottage

Great stay! Perfect for our family. Location was great to reach attractions on the north shore.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

tranquil

Wonderful place the find peace and tranquility.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Property..peaceful

We loved everything about the property, the decor, cleanliness, fire pit, grill..something to do for everyone, hosts were so pleasant, will definitely be back..
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to visit

Clean place and the personalized guide was handy to visit the many attractions in the Deluth area. Friendly host We enjoy our stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doreen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was a great place

The house and the yard was very relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liam M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for a family getaway

We had a wonderful weekend away at Wildwood. The cottage is comfortable and inviting, situated in a winter wonderland with hiking and snow shoeing with our young kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect place to stay!

Wildwood Cottage was the perfect place to stay for my family’s trip to the Duluth area! The house had everything we needed and it was so nice to relax each evening after a busy day of checking out the local attractions. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Duluth!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie A.

Exception hospitality!

Cozy, family friend cottage in the peaceful wood. Looking forward to returning for another getaway in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Snowy stay

We had a wonderful stay with lots of snow! The kitchen had everything we needed, best of the rental properties we have stayed at. Amy and Rita are wonderful hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay!

We cannot say enough about our stay at Wildwood Cottage! The cottage was beautiful and everything in order when we arrived. We loved taking the walk down to the river and enjoying the peace and beauty of the area. It was a perfect spot to stay in the middle of all the places we enjoyed visiting. Would definitely stay again if we are in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jess Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cabin

We absolutely loved the cabin and property. The hosts are amazingly accommodating and communicative! We will definitely be back if they will have us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianne N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing experience

This property was private, clean and well prepared! We loved it so much, we were happy to stay there rather than go out! It is quite a way from town and we LOVED it! Best place we’ve stayed so far. Definitely going back again-our hostesses are wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy F.

Cozy Wilderness Cottage

We had a wonderful experience! Great for kids, hiking, and beautiful scenery. Owners were great, and they have a great vision to continuously improve guest experiences over time. Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nestled In The Woods

We had a great stay at Wildwood Cottage! This is one of the most organized, clean, and well laid out Vrbo properties we have stayed in. The attention to detail was immaculate and the cottage was super cozy. Amy and Rita were great hosts and we can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends get-a-way

We loved our stay at Wildwood Cottage. It was very welcoming, and furnished with everything we could possibly need. It was the perfect location to go up to North Shore activities or make the quick trip to Duluth.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christine p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oasis in the woods

We had a marvelous time during our stay. The kids loved running around the property, napping on the couch by the big window, and we adored the distance to/from all of the surrounding communities.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022