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Beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Aerial view
Smart TV
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
Hovland, MN
  • Judge Magney State Park
    14 min drive
  • Grand Portage State Forest
    24 min drive
  • Cook County Court House
    32 min drive
  • Grand Marais, MN (GRM-Cook County)
    42 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Tamarack House on Lake Superior

Tamarack House is a cozy, family friendly house on private Lake Superior lot in Hovland, 20 minutes past the amazing town of Grand Marais. The house offers two inviting, comfortable bedrooms upstairs with king and queen beds, one with a designated work space. The downstairs provides a rec room, queen bed and twin over full bunk beds. The upstairs living and dining open to full Lake Superior views - relax and take it all in. The owners enjoy spending time here with their kids and dogs and hope you do the same.

The house provides a wonderful place to relax & take in the big lake, or can be a good base for exploring inland hikes and canoeing - ideally a bit of both! It is equipped with board games & puzzles, art supplies for kids, books for adults & kids & two TVs with Roku’s for access to streaming services. Outside your door there is a beach for all your stone throwing needs. A fire pit is nestled along the shore to take in sunsets and enjoy the scenery. Adequate firewood is provided.

The Arrowhead Trail, which has access to pristine inland lakes is just a couple miles down Hwy 61. Bring your canoe, kayak or fishing boat and go explore! Judge C. Magney State Park is known for the Devils Kettle hike, and farther up Hwy 61 is High Falls, just before the Canadian border. The house is also just 20 min from Grand Marais which is home to an unbeatable harbor, an amazing art community & numerous local shops & restaurants worth checking out.

Two things to note incase they are a must for your party - there is no dishwasher, and drinking / cooking water is provided in a 13 gallon container in the kitchen as well as more downstairs if needed. This is due to the lake draw well the house uses. Running water can be used for showering or doing dishes but can appear slightly yellow/brown due to sediment from the lake.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Superior National Forest. The holiday home offers a kitchen and a Smart TV.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a Smart TV
  • Steps from Superior National Forest and Lake Superior
Tamarack House on Lake Superior offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

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

Policies

Check-in

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

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 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: Please kennel or take dog with when not at house.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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.

We should mention

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

Tamarack House on Lake Superior Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Sophi S.

Review
It was a nice little cabin and on the lake which was perfect. The only disappointment was that there wasn’t a notice online that showering wasn’t recommended. It mentioned that water shouldn’t be cooked with, maybe I should’ve connected the dots. But I would’ve come more prepared had I of known
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend getaway
Great place to base out of when adventuring around Northern MN. Quick access to Grand Marais, Superior Hiking trail, lakes.. wonderfully private lake shore with fire pit. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great trip
Great location to stay and see the beauty of the region! Cute house, with all we needed! Perfect getaway up north! Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
We very much enjoyed our time at the Tamarack House. The home was clean and well stocked. I definitely would recommend this home to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cannon I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break getaway
We had a great stay on the North Shore. Close to Grand Marais, as well as the Canadian Border, so choose your own adventure. Our boys fished off the lighthouse point in GM, and we did a hike up at Grand Portage on the border. Spent tons of time on the lakefront, and watched the younger kids climb all over everything while collecting more rocks to bring home. The absolute highlight, from a Minneapolis family, was the stargazing! No Northern Lights, but wow! What an amazing view of our corner of the galaxy. We'll be back, for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls hiking weekend
Home felt like just that, from the extra items in the cupboards to the condiments in the fridge, HOME away from home. Appreciated those things! Kleenex, extra blankets, etc were all there. For a true 'up north' stay! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dannette C.

Liked: Cleanliness
SHT Hiking trip
Awesome place to stay for a girl's hiking trip. The water was a tad inconvenient at first, but we figured it out and all was great! The fire pit is right next to the water and the house is right next to the firepit. So convenient! The views from the house were magnificient. It is right on the lake.... and very close to the SHT trails. So convenient and so nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

S.Kevin J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sounds of the ocean and stars of a planetarium
Excellent place that offers relaxing sounds and artistic neighbors we are enchanted. Not far away from Grand Portage gems and the Canadian border this was what everyone needed for a weekend getaway. Best part was our cell phones did not work which gave us more time to bond and have meaningful conversations.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall stay at Tamarack House
We so enjoyed our stay at Tamarack House. It is a great location for the activities we want to do in the area. The beds are very comfortable and the kitchen,dining ,living area is great for eating and relaxing. We love being right by Lake Superior and having campfires at night. Being able to bring our dogs is greatly appreciated. We hope to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great stay at this lovely property!
Thanks for another great stay, hope to be up there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
Lovely property with everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The house is super cozy and made our 9 person group feel at home. The water situation was manageable but a bit more work though the owner was very clear about this in the description. We absolutely loved our stay but the 1 bathroom was a bit of a challenge. Would also recommend replacing the front door as its not square and the gaps let in mosquitoes. That constructive criticism aside, we'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just beautiful!
Lovely quiet property with the gentle lapping of Lake Superior just outside the door. Very quiet area, perfect location for hiking, shopping, and relaxing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Place
Beautiful property on shores of Lake Superior! Very clean, quiet and great location to many activities. We didn’t find ourselves needing anything during our stay, and furniture/beds very comfortable. Property host very responsive, and easy to check in/out. Special place if you are looking for a getaway from all the hustle and bustle.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birding weekend
Three of us spent a terrific long weekend at this property. During the daylight hours we were exploring Cook county especially interesting birds. At night the lullaby of Lake Superior waves made sleep easy Very pleased with the property
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rodney H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing Trip
We all enjoyed our stay. Everything we could ask for. Listening to the waves hitting the shoreline is very soothing!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tanya K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karalyn V., Cincinnati,. Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing!!
We had a wonderful stay! The house was VERY comfortable. Beds comfortable! Enjoyed being on the water. So relaxing! We hiked the high and middle falls. We hiked devil's kettle. Loved being north of Grand Marais. We were out of the busy parts of the North shore but yet not that far away if you wanted to go into GM. Michelle was wonderful to work with. We will stay here again for our next visit up the north shore!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo E., Becket, MA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot on the shore!
We thoroughly enjoyed this comfortable spot on the lovely shore of Lake Superior for our long awaited girls reunion! The perfect spot to get away from it all!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful to have a fire pit right by the water. Great view of the lake from windows as well was a huge benefit. Lots of space
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tamarack House on Lake Superior
We had a great time while staying at Tamarack House. It was quiet and peaceful and was wonderful being right on the lake. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tanner B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and relaxing
Had a wonderful stay in this comfortable home. The sound of the waves from inside were so relaxing. Great shoreline and home was very clean and had everything we could need. Plenty of space for 2 couples, plus another friend and her dog. Definitely recommend Tamarack House for a weekend away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

pablo g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay up north
Stayed here for several days with friends for annual get together away from the city . Loved it .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous
Perfect location and property to explore the north shore! The owners were helpful and responded quickly when we had questions. Our group of 10 had more than enough space and much fun was had!!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us, we look forward to next time 😊
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay at beautiful property!
Thanks for providing this lovely get away! We would love to be back there some day!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022