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Just a mile up from Lake Superior located in the middle of Duluth!

Family-friendly stay near Lake Superior

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Duluth, MN
  • Place, College of St. Scholastica
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Luke's Hospital
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Minnesota Duluth
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Duluth

East Hillside stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this East Hillside vacation home, you'll find Chester Park and St Luke's Pavillion. St. Luke's Hospital and College of St. Scholastica are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Chester Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • College of St. Scholastica - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • St. Luke's Hospital - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Leif Erickson Park and Rose Garden - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • University of Minnesota Duluth - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burrito Union - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Superior Sips - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Alakef Coffee Roasters - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Asian Kitchen - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sir Benedict's Tavern - ‬17 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.

Just a mile up from Lake Superior located in the middle of Duluth!

Urban Silent Sports Retreat is a house built in 1908 with all original wood floors, that is centrally located a mile up from beautiful Lake Superior. This spacious three bedroom, full bath and a half house with full unfinished basement and attached garage has plenty of safe storage for your bicycles, Nordic skis, canoe's and kayaks! Basement is set up for waxing your Nordic skis and we have some bikes and Nordic skis available for renters.

We just finished up our back deck! We now have a table, chairs and you can enjoy the sunshine! Our front deck has a nice porch swing and is covered for enjoyment even in inclement weather!

We opened another rental June 1st 2 miles from Wisconsin Point ! 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom sleeps 6 and we can rent it for just one night unlike this one!

If you are looking for posh, planning to party, smoke at all, do drugs or drink excessively, you'll have to find a different place to rent.

If you want a very quiet house in a nice established neighborhood to use as your home base while you paddle the rivers, bike, run, hike or ski the trails of Outdoor Magazine's top outside town, this is your place!

Home, with much of it's original woodwork, is located less than a mile from Chester Bowl and Bagley which have both running, mountain biking, and Nordic ski trails.

The home is just blocks from being on the Duluth Traverse, less than a mile from Chester, Leif Erickson, and Bagley. We are centrally located so you can quickly get to Spirit Mountain, Superior Hiking Trail, and so, so, so much more!!!

Your hosts spend most of their free time on the numerous trails and bodies of water in the area and would love to share their knowledge with you to help you plan your excursions!

Limit of 7 people, pets only upon approval, $75 pet fee.

Our home is a safe, secure, licensed rental PL20-089 .

Check in is after 3pm and check out is 10 am unless we are vacant after you, then you are welcome to stay all day, just ask us...we are super flexible if it's empty before or after no extra charge!

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Built in 1866 this hillside home is close to everything!
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Built in 1866 this hillside home is close to everything!

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 5 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: We do not rent to anyone who smokes!!

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Foosball table
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino 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
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking 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
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please make sure the lock box code is turned to something other than what it is to open it.
Please text us at 2183550960 when you leave so we can send our cleaner in.
Please follow all check out instructions at the house.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Strict noise policy no parties.
No heavy drinking or parties. Will result in immediate removal.
No smoking in or out. $500 fine for it!

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 5 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pets allowed upon pre approval. $75 fee.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: We have a pack n play.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We do not rent to anyone who smokes!!

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.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Just a mile up from Lake Superior located in the middle of Duluth! to the airport?

This vacation home is 6 mi (12-min drive) away from the Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Just a mile up from Lake Superior located in the middle of Duluth! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Just a mile up from Lake Superior located in the middle of Duluth! to the beach?

This vacation home is 3.7 mi (13-min drive) from Park Point Beach.

Does Just a mile up from Lake Superior located in the middle of Duluth! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Just a mile up from Lake Superior located in the middle of Duluth!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Fond-du-Luth Casino (3-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Just a mile up from Lake Superior located in the middle of Duluth!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Just a mile up from Lake Superior located in the middle of Duluth!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Just a mile up from Lake Superior located in the middle of Duluth! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Just a mile up from Lake Superior located in the middle of Duluth! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Just a mile up from Lake Superior located in the middle of Duluth! to downtown Duluth?

This vacation home is 1.1 mi away from Duluth.

Just a mile up from Lake Superior located in the middle of Duluth! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 116 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Betty M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Parking, Pet friendly, great communication
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a great place to stay. It was clean, well kept up, and in a quiet area of the neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige D.

Owner was very nice and responsive to inquiries. And our stay there was very peacful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doris A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host was very nice. Clean house.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for our 3 generations to stay together and explore
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We used the house as a home base during our destination wedding in Duluth. We brought our dog with us and were happy that the streets were perfect for long walks! We had everything we needed in the house and the hosts even left us a wedding gift! We'll never forget our stay there!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was perfect. Ample sleeping space. Only downfall for our family is gramma doesn’t do stairs well and the bedrooms and bathroom were upstairs so they checked into a hotel, but that wasn’t the fault of the host, I didn’t read carefully enough. Will keep this in mind for future trips to Duluth! Just was very communicative and helpful!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Erin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property appeared old but was clean and my kids loved the basement with the pink toilet!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ciara C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pros: clean, responsive, easy to find, comfortable. Cons: very loud squeaky floors, very strict noise restrictions* not listed on VRBO, noisy neighbors and a lot of work needs done to the home. * You are not allowed to make noise INSIDE the home from 8pm-8am or they will kick you out. The hosts also do not allow you to spend time outside the house. Please see attached photo from the large rule binder to prove I’m not making this up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn F.

Liked: Cleanliness

July 2025

We had a great stay. Hosts were amazing, informative, and in contact with us answering any questions we had prior to and during our stay. Plenty of room for 5 adults and 2 kids. Location was great for getting around Duluth. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie L., Hugo, MN

Liked: Cleanliness

Fourth of July weekend

Was a good location and walking distance to the lake (about 10 blocks). Did not stay at the house much since we were out and about but did have everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

We had an amazing time at this property. The location was great for canal Park/61 and to get around Duluth. The host was amazing and had great ideas for things to do. Was a perfect landing spot to make the most out of our trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Place

Nice and clean. Great location to activities in Duluth.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

marlys f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Duluth wedding and getaway

The house was warm and cozy. We enjoyed all areas of the house. Thank you for sharing your little home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mark J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice family place

Nice property. Plenty of room. Very squeaky wooden floors and stairs. A dog (In a kennel) next door would just bark at you incessantly if you were outside. Place was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fully functional stay

All was as described. Host was very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas 2024

Our growing family needed a place to stay over the holidays and this was perfect. We had a cozy place to celebrate! The owners were amazing with communication, very helpful and accommodating! They even decorated for the season!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy Breezy Weekend

Quiet street, comfy beds, clean house, a garage to park in, and top notch communication with the property owner! We had a great stay and would definitely go back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfy home

Loved this home. Might add a regular toaster Very welcoming home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our stay in Duluth

Just what we needed, and perfectly themed for these Wisconsinites. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family trip

We have extended family in the Duluth area that we visit and we needed to find a place that could host all our adult children and our beloved dog while we visited family. The beds are comfy and the space is perfect for our needs. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brigid H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Duluth trip

House was as described! Reminded me of my childhood home in the Midwest. Great location! Wonderful communication and advice:)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girl's Weekend

Very nice quant home with alot of old charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

DONNA P., huber heights, oh 45424

Liked: Cleanliness

family getaway

The house was clean and well appointed. It was in a great location with easy access to downtown. It was nice to have a garage, so we didn't have to park on the street. Loved the football theme. I have a lot of family in Wisconsin...go Packers!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024