Minutes to Lutsen MNTS—Ham’s Haus Container Cabin

Shipping container in Lutsen, Minnesota

  1. 6 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 3 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Claire & Jenner
  1. Superhost
  2. 4 years hosting

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Welcome to Ham’s Haus Lutsen, the first container cabin on Minnesota’s North Shore.

A true North Shore experience. Nestled in the pines and maples with panoramic forest and Lake Superior views. Featuring art curated from MN-based artists and locally sourced goods for you to enjoy.

Central location perfect for adventuring. Less than 2 miles from Hwy 61 and 8 minutes to Lutsen Mountains for skiing and hiking. Staying in? You might not want to ever leave.

The space
Welcome to our dream home - a unique, centrally located, pet-friendly space that we are thrilled to offer for others to experience.

Creating a home out of shipping containers is a unique and more sustainable method of building. We took inspiration from industrial Duluth and the train tracks of the North Shore. Raw steel, natural elements, and modern design practices paired with warm touches to make you feel right at home.

While we poured our hearts into this home, the real focus is on nature. Nestled on two acres of raw land, atop a bluff abutting Jonvick Creek. Hear the water rushing by during the spring months. Walk the miles of neighborhood gravel roads, wooded and secluded with minimal car traffic. Take in the Lake Superior views from the living room, kitchen, and porch. Enjoy a morning coffee or tea and keep a look out for deer, eagles, and bear cubs.

You might just forget you’re in a home built entirely out of shipping containers…

Lounge in the living room and take in views from the floor-to-ceiling windows, throw on a record, or watch a movie on the 50” smart picture-frame TV.

Open floor plan leads into the fully equipped kitchen for all the home-chefs, with new Smeg appliances throughout. Make memories over dinner or playing vintage board games at the island dining table that comfortably seats 4.

Time to rest? Choose either of two bedrooms both with access to the fenced-in outdoor area. The first bedroom features a king-sized bed and built-in office nook, and the second with a full-sized mattress bunk bed.

Take your time in the bathroom oasis featuring a walk-in rainfall shower with skylight for shower star-gazing. Exclusively featuring a custom wall mural by Minnesota’s own Karlie Thomas (StudioKarlor).

Choose to chill on the patio’s repurposed ski-lift chair or rockers by Duluth’s own Loll Design, featuring motorized screens for the option to convert the full patio to a screened-in porch. Get lost in the stars while enjoying the outdoor chiminea fire-pit that overlooks the creek and Lake Superior beyond, with wood and outdoor blankets provided.

Discover thoughtful hidden gems throughout (but we’ll list a few here too):
Special pet package - towels, bowls, treats, and fenced-in area with bags provided for guests bringing pets
Voyageur Brewing glassware and communal growler for use
Curated art from Minnesota’s own Karlie Thomas (StudioKarlor/KarlieJoyArt)
Collection of vintage and new records for enjoyment
Curated book collections
Assortment of puzzles and games guaranteed to bring on some nostalgia
Integrated smart home features including Sonos sound system
Local Fika coffee
Minnesota harvested teas from Well Rooted Teas
Minnesota honey from Ames Farm
Local Hot Chocolate from Mike and Jen’s
Casper mattresses in all bedrooms
Brooklinen pillows, towels, and hotel grade linens
Environmentally friendly paper products
Naturally derived cleaning and self-care products provided
Pack & Play and High Chair offered for families

Listing photography by Carly Macgowan and Jason Ehrreich.

Guest access
You will have full access to the indoor and outdoor areas of the space.

Other things to note
While we are happy to accept bookings for up to six people, the space may be most comfortable with four adults or less. However, this is completely up to your preference as we’ve had many full-capacity groups who have loved the space.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Valley view
River view
Kitchen
Fast wifi – 61 Mbps
Dedicated workspace

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 225 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Lutsen, Minnesota, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Secluded, private neighborhood with miles of winding, tree lined gravel roads.

Meet your host

Superhost
225 reviews
5.0 out of 5 average rating
4 years of hosting
My work: Occupational Therapy
Most useless skill: Creating unique cocktails
Hi! We’re Claire & Jenner. Like most things in life, we do them together, so why not Airbnb too!? I (Claire) am a MN native and Jen is from Madison, WI. We met in grad school and have enjoyed a number of adventures together since then - which are even better when bringing our two pups along. We absolutely love to travel and are passionate about hosting as well. After a very long, and at times hard, 1.5 years of planning and building, we’re ecstatic to finally be launching our very first Airbnb together, Ham’s Haus Lutsen, which is located in what has long been our favorite place on earth. We can’t wait to meet so many more beautifully unique people through Airbnb, and look forward to any chance we might get to cross paths in the future :) Cheers, Claire & Jenner

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm