The Cottage

Our Cottage was the original homestead farmhouse built in the 1920s by the Elving family. Inside, you'll find a beautifully updated space with all the modern comforts you'd hope for. Cozy spaces, warm finishes and everything you need for your stay on the north shore.

Situated on Minnesota's North Shore, you're just minutes from some of the best hiking, waterfalls, and small-town charm the region has to offer. The Cottage is a perfect place to unwind and rest after a full day of adventure and exploring.

Amenities

Everything You Need to Make the Most of It

We want your stay to feel easy from the moment you arrive. Here's what's waiting for you:

Cozy living & bedroom spaces
Fully stocked kitchen with small dishwasher — bring your groceries and cook like you live here
Comfortable bedrooms with quality bedding, because good sleep matters
Private beach access
Private trails through the northwoods
High-speed Wi-Fi

The Details

Sleeps 8-12 guests with 2 queen beds, 1 full, 1 twin, 1 queen sleeper sofa in the living room and a full sleeper sofa on the porch.
One full bathroom stocked with the necessities.
No air conditioner
Self check-in after 4pm for a smooth arrival.
Professionally cleaned between every stay.

Photos below were taken by owner Jillian Helleloid, Odyssey and Brandi Bohlman.

A multi-story house with a green metal roof and large windows, situated among trees overlooking a body of water under a clear sky.

Aerial view of a coastal landscape with a forested area, a road running parallel to the shoreline, and several houses with green roofs, alongside the rocky shoreline and blue water.

A wooden house with a teal metal roof overlooking a body of water, with trees and foliage in the foreground.

Interior view of a house with a wooden spiral staircase, a stone fireplace, large windows showing a green lawn, and wooden flooring.

A bedroom with wooden paneled walls and ceiling, a window showing green outdoor scenery, a bed with white bedding and blue pillows, two bedside tables with white lamps, and a dark gray armchair at the foot of the bed.

Living room with wooden wall and ceiling, a brown leather sofa with striped pillows, a black side table with white candles and decorative items, a chair, and a large window showing trees outside.

Interior of a wooden house with large windows, ceiling fans, and a spiral staircase, overlooking greenery and a clear blue sky outside.

Aerial view of a house with a green roof along a rocky shoreline, surrounded by dense green forest and clear blue water.

View of a rainbow arching over a residential area with trees, houses, and a body of water in the background, on a partly cloudy day.

A modern kitchen with a large off-white island, wooden chairs, blue cabinets, stainless steel refrigerator, open wooden shelves with dishes and cookware, a black stove, and pendant lights hanging from a wooden ceiling.

A modern kitchen with blue cabinets, a white countertop, a stainless steel oven, and a window overlooking trees. There are two wooden chairs at a white kitchen island and open wooden shelves with dishes and decorative items. The ceiling has wooden pa

A room with wooden interior walls and ceiling, a window showing trees and a house outside, a gray couch, a bed with white bedding, two lamps on black side tables, and a framed picture on the wall.

Interior of a room with a bed, wooden ceiling and floor, a stone fireplace, and windows with trees outside.

Indoor view of a wooden room with large windows overlooking water. There is a brown leather sofa, a small black table with candles, and potted plant. Wooden ceiling with installed lights.

A bedroom with wooden paneled walls and ceiling, a bed with pillows and a white cover, nightstands with lamps, a window showing green trees, a green armchair, a framed picture on the wall, and a wooden rocking chair.

Interior view of a wooden house with large windows, a rocking chair, and a staircase.

Interior of a wooden house with large windows showing a foggy lake and trees outside. Two stained glass windows depict spiritual figures, and a wooden bench features folded blankets. A wooden chair is partially visible in the foreground.

Interior of a house with wood-paneled walls and ceiling, containing a cozy bedroom with a bed flanked by nightstands and lamps, and a rocking chair near a window, with a view into the kitchen below.

Interior view of a multi-level wooden staircase overlooking a living area with wooden walls and a sitting area with a leather sofa, side table, and decorative items.

Interior view of a multi-level house with wooden walls and ceilings, featuring a living area with a leather couch, a kitchen with blue cabinets, and a large window showing lush green trees outside.

Living room with wooden floors and walls, a gray sofa with blue pillows, a black coffee table, a beige and white checkered rug, a stone fireplace with logs, a large window showing a garden, and a sitting area with a wooden chair.

A bedroom with a wooden-paneled ceiling and walls. It has a bed with white bedding and a geometric pillow, a bedside table with a blue lamp, a sitting area with a gray sofa and an armchair, a black floor lamp with a beige lampshade, and a small plant

Interior of a house with large windows showing green trees outside. There is a navy blue armchair with a yellow cushion, a patterned area rug, and wooden tables and wall paneling, with sunlight streaming in.

A spacious, bright living room with large windows showing a green lawn outside. The room features a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling, and staircase with wooden railings. There are two ceiling fans with lights, and modern seating including a sofa and a

A bedroom with wooden paneled walls and ceiling, a window showing green outdoor scenery, a bed with white bedding and pillows, and two nightstands with lamps.

Living room with wood-paneled walls and ceiling, a brown leather sofa with striped pillows, a small black side table with candles, and a view of a forest through a large window.

Bathroom vanity with a beige sink, a silver faucet, a dark cabinet with gold knobs, a mirror, a wall-mounted towel ring with a white towel, wall-mounted soap and lotion bottles, and a light fixture with three exposed bulb lights.

Small bathroom featuring a corner shower stall with a glass door, a vanity with a blue cabinet, a mirror, and a window with greenery outside.

View of a cozy bedroom with wooden wall paneling and ceiling, featuring a bed with white and blue bedding, two bedside lamps, a window with greenery outside, a green vintage-style couch, and a wooden chair.

Overhead view of a living room with wooden floors, a large window overlooking a green yard, a gray sofa with pillows, two blue armchairs with yellow pillows, a wooden coffee table with books and decorative objects, and a light-colored area rug.

A bedroom with wooden panel walls, a bed with white linens and blue pillows, dark nightstands with lamps, a wooden chair, a window with a view of a grassy yard, and a wall mirror.

Modern bathroom vanity with a gray cabinet, white countertop, and a large mirror. The countertop has a small potted plant, toiletries, and a tissue box. Two framed pictures are on the wall above the sink, and there's a towel ring with a towel, a ligh

A clean, white bathroom with a toilet, a small trash bin, a framed picture of a tree above the toilet, and a toilet paper roll on the wall.