Cozy Wilderness Nest! New Listing, NoCleaning Fee!
Yurt in Grand Marais, Minnesota
- 4 guests ·
- · 1 bedroom ·
- · 2 beds ·
- · Half-bath
Hosted by Frank
- 7 years hosting
Listing highlights
Lake view
Soak up the view during your stay.
At-home coffee
Start your morning right with the french press.
Cozy Nest Yurt adjoins the 3 million acre Superior National Forest and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, the largest wilderness reserve and in America outside of Alaska and the largest Dark Sky Sanctuary and the largest in the lower 48.
Nestled in the birch, balsam and white pine boreal forest, Cozy Nest Yurt provides you with all you need as a base for your unplugged northwoods adventure in any season.
Just your yurt and the owner's cabin on 40 acres of private land!
The space
Cozy Nest is about 50 miles from the North Shore harbor village of Grand Marais, named "America's Coolest Small Town" by Budget Travel Magazine, the "Next Great Adventure Town" by National Geographic Adventure Magazine, and America's Best Small Lake Town by Travel and Leisure magazine. You can enjoy all the amenities of this 4-season outdoor recreation center, then return to Cozy Nest for the sounds and sights of wilderness peace and privacy.
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Nightlife at Cozy Nest consists of the bright lights of the Milky Way, and the Northern Lights if you're lucky! Also walking paths lighted only by the moon, and snuggling by the fire under your quilts or sleeping bags.
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In the winter, enjoy miles and miles of groomed cross-country ski trails (tag required) or snowshoeing (your hosts, Cindy and Frank, will even lend you their snow shoes!), ice fishing, or even walking across frozen Gunflint Lake . . . the border runs right down the middle, so you can walk right up to Canada . . . but don't step onto the Canadian shore, or the Mounties might politely inform you of Canadian entry requirements, eh? (Actually, there are no roads on the Canadian side, and we've never seen a Mountie there . . . but it could happen!)
.
Wildlife abounds. We regularly see foxes, moose, grouse, loons, bobcats and lynx.
.
Cozy Nest provides splendid quiet and solitude for a single person, a romantic paradise for a couple, and an incredible shared experience for a family. Cozy Nest accommodates up to 2 adults, plus children. Please contact the hosts if you want to bring children or pets.
It has everything you need for your camping vacation, but please remember that this is a CAMPING nest. A stay at Cozy Nest comes with pure drinking water and all the firewood you need. (Have you seen the puny bundles campgrounds sell you for $8?!) You can heat hot water to wash up on the woodstove or firepit. Or, you can go jump in the lake (but please keep soap 50 feet from the shore)
Bathroom accommodations are simple- your choice of either of two outhouses - one nearby for quick dashes, and one luxurious classic with dutch doors, sky light, library and flowerboxes!
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There is no cleaning fee, because it is a self-cleaning yurt. So please clean up after yourself! :-) Please sweep before you leave and wash your dishes and pans. We provide linens, quilts and blankets for four.
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We can only accept arrivals during daylight hours (about 6AM to 6 PM depending on the season). Remember, we are a Dark Sky Sanctuary, which means we'll need daylight to greet you and show you around.
Other amenities include lots of helpful information and maps for hiking and canoeing, and lots of tips and local information for other activities such as a canopy tour, horseback riding, museums, fishing, rentals for canoes, powerboats and pontoon boats, as well as rides to nearby trailheads.
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America's Best Small Lake Town Is the Place to Chase Summer Nostalgia, Fiery Fall Foliage, and Winter's Northern Lights
An unexpected arts enclave, tiny Grand Marais, Minnesota, bursts with galleries, local shops and restaurants, and lake-filled getaways galore.
Two hours north of Duluth seems like an unlikely spot for most things, much less America’s best small lake town. But should you venture to Grand Marais, that’s exactly what you’ll find. In-the-know travelers flock here looking for an increasingly rare vintage seaside vibe, adventures into the state’s famed Boundary Waters, and local-yet-world-class art. Set along the forested edges of Lake Superior, up the state’s North Shore, this is also Minnesota’s artsiest town.
With that rare Goldilocks touch — think far more food trucks and art galleries than stoplights (in fact, there’s just one in the whole county) — we’re happily calling Grand Marais the nation’s best small lake town. With new openings, eclectic redesigns, and an accidentally hip devotion to all things local, Grand Marais is a grand foray on America’s “Fresh Coast.”
The Best Times to Visit
Grand Marais’ high season is distinctly summer. Travelers converge on the town as their basecamp for adventures into the Boundary Waters, one of the country’s last great wildernesses, or onto Lake Superior. Others come to get away from it all — while staying steps from 16 art galleries and countless local restaurants, with not a chain in sight.
But locals like Katie Mumm, owner of Fisherman’s Daughter, the town’s iconic dockside restaurant, will tell you Grand Marais shines brightest beyond summer. “Those who want the area to themselves know that the best time to come is in late fall, winter, and spring.”
A lack of crowds isn’t the town’s only off-season appeal. Autumn means blazing fall foliage in the surrounding maple and birch forests; winter means snow adventures, Milky Way-gazing, and chasing the Northern Lights. The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, of which Grand Marais is the eastern entry point, is the largest International Dark Sky Sanctuary in the world.
Things to Do
The iconic Grand Marais experience starts on Wisconsin Street. For summer visitors, the standard introduction starts with a donut — a ring of local tradition since 1969 — from World’s Best Donuts. From there, wander toward the water, heading for the Grand Marais Lighthouse and Artist’s Point, named for the creatives who’ve long used the view for inspiration. It’s an easy one-mile jaunt, usually broken up by the town sport: skipping rocks into the harbor.
If looking at the nation’s largest lake doesn’t cut it, get on the water via kayak tour with Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply. You could also nab a spot on North House Folk School’s Hjordis, a traditionally rigged schooner named after the Norse goddess of war. North House is a great spot for local events and classes, as is the Grand Marais Art Colony — two spots that cemented this town’s artsy reputation.
When you’re ready to venture further afield, explore the Gunflint Trail, a 57-mile National Scenic Byway that starts in town and leads to the Boundary Waters’ Saganaga Lake. Along the forested way are nature-filled lodges and restaurants, shops and outfitters, plus hundreds of miles of hiking trails, paddling opportunities, and scenic outdoor spots.
In autumn, the Gunflint Trail also offers incredible fall-foliage chasing — consider booking a ride with Sawtooth Aviation, taking in that glorious color from a four-seat Cessna. In winter, don your cross-country ski gear on the Pincushion Mountain Trail System, off the Gunflint Trail, later joining the locals circling the firepit at Fisherman’s Daughter.
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Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Named the Largest Dark Sky Sanctuary - on SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
We are pleased to announce that Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is the world’s newest International Dark Sky Sanctuary. This is only the 13th location in the world to gain this special designation and at 1,098,000 acres in size – it is the largest. This makes this unique area on the Superior National Forest in northern Minnesota the first certified site in the state of Minnesota. This designation also marks a big milestone for IDA – over 100,000 square kilometers of International Dark Sky Places. Ruskin Hartley said, “We are very excited to announce the designation of Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness as the world’s largest International Dark Sky Sanctuary. We congratulate all those involved and applaud them for their efforts in preserving the night sky as an integral part of this iconic landscape for future generations.”
This designation confirms what people in this area have enjoyed for thousands of years: naturally dark skies, starry nights, and astounding northern lights displays. Boundary Waters is a mixture of glacial lakes, streams, rocky cliffs, towering rock formations, sandy beaches, and forests. Its preservation as a designated Wilderness began in 1964 with the passage of the Wilderness Act and subsequent legislation in 1978, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Act.
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Program Manager, Ann Schwaller, stated, “Conservation and preservation laws, policy and guidance all lead to the protection of the night skies for scientific, natural, educational, cultural, and public enjoyment values, which are all part of protecting wilderness character.”
Within the boundaries are 2,000 designated campsites, 1,200 miles of canoe routes, 12 hiking trails, and unlimited spectacular views of the night sky.
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QPI Awards Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Quiet Park Status on March 20, 2023
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, USA - In March of 2023, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) on the traditional homelands of the Anishinaabe people was awarded Wilderness Quiet Park status by Quiet Parks International (QPI). The award recognizes the BWCAW's pristine soundscape and lack of man-made noise intrusions, a rare feat even in the United States' most remote Wilderness Areas.
QPI volunteers collected and analyzed soundscape and noise pollution data in and around the BWCAW throughout 2021 and 2022. The findings were conclusive that the BWCAW met the criteria for a Wilderness Quiet Park Award. This is the second Wilderness Area in the United States to receive this award after Glacier National Park.
The natural quiet in the BWCAW often lasts for hours at a time depending on the time of day, time of year, and other factors such as air traffic patterns. Moreover, not only is quiet important for human enjoyment of Wilderness, but noise-free soundscapes are crucial for healthy ecosystems as well.
"We are thrilled to award the Wilderness Quiet Park status to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness," said Matt Mikkelsen, Executive Director of Wilderness Quiet Parks. "The BWCAW has a dependable noise-free interval of 15 minutes or more, which is a remarkable achievement. We hope this award encourages other wilderness areas to prioritize natural quiet and inspires people to experience the beauty of the BWCAW soundscape. We would also like to express our gratitude to our partner, Save the Boundary Waters, for their work protecting this vast wild area from copper mining.”
Guest access
You have complete privacy and total use of Cozy Nest. We live in our cabin about 100 yards away, and are usually available to give information and help. When you want to use the sauna, let us know and we will fire it up for you . . . and again, you will have complete privacy.
Other things to note
There is a short walk from the parking area to Cozy Nest. Please note that it is not wheelchair accessible.
Nestled in the birch, balsam and white pine boreal forest, Cozy Nest Yurt provides you with all you need as a base for your unplugged northwoods adventure in any season.
Just your yurt and the owner's cabin on 40 acres of private land!
The space
Cozy Nest is about 50 miles from the North Shore harbor village of Grand Marais, named "America's Coolest Small Town" by Budget Travel Magazine, the "Next Great Adventure Town" by National Geographic Adventure Magazine, and America's Best Small Lake Town by Travel and Leisure magazine. You can enjoy all the amenities of this 4-season outdoor recreation center, then return to Cozy Nest for the sounds and sights of wilderness peace and privacy.
.
Nightlife at Cozy Nest consists of the bright lights of the Milky Way, and the Northern Lights if you're lucky! Also walking paths lighted only by the moon, and snuggling by the fire under your quilts or sleeping bags.
.
In the winter, enjoy miles and miles of groomed cross-country ski trails (tag required) or snowshoeing (your hosts, Cindy and Frank, will even lend you their snow shoes!), ice fishing, or even walking across frozen Gunflint Lake . . . the border runs right down the middle, so you can walk right up to Canada . . . but don't step onto the Canadian shore, or the Mounties might politely inform you of Canadian entry requirements, eh? (Actually, there are no roads on the Canadian side, and we've never seen a Mountie there . . . but it could happen!)
.
Wildlife abounds. We regularly see foxes, moose, grouse, loons, bobcats and lynx.
.
Cozy Nest provides splendid quiet and solitude for a single person, a romantic paradise for a couple, and an incredible shared experience for a family. Cozy Nest accommodates up to 2 adults, plus children. Please contact the hosts if you want to bring children or pets.
It has everything you need for your camping vacation, but please remember that this is a CAMPING nest. A stay at Cozy Nest comes with pure drinking water and all the firewood you need. (Have you seen the puny bundles campgrounds sell you for $8?!) You can heat hot water to wash up on the woodstove or firepit. Or, you can go jump in the lake (but please keep soap 50 feet from the shore)
Bathroom accommodations are simple- your choice of either of two outhouses - one nearby for quick dashes, and one luxurious classic with dutch doors, sky light, library and flowerboxes!
.
There is no cleaning fee, because it is a self-cleaning yurt. So please clean up after yourself! :-) Please sweep before you leave and wash your dishes and pans. We provide linens, quilts and blankets for four.
.
We can only accept arrivals during daylight hours (about 6AM to 6 PM depending on the season). Remember, we are a Dark Sky Sanctuary, which means we'll need daylight to greet you and show you around.
Other amenities include lots of helpful information and maps for hiking and canoeing, and lots of tips and local information for other activities such as a canopy tour, horseback riding, museums, fishing, rentals for canoes, powerboats and pontoon boats, as well as rides to nearby trailheads.
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America's Best Small Lake Town Is the Place to Chase Summer Nostalgia, Fiery Fall Foliage, and Winter's Northern Lights
An unexpected arts enclave, tiny Grand Marais, Minnesota, bursts with galleries, local shops and restaurants, and lake-filled getaways galore.
Two hours north of Duluth seems like an unlikely spot for most things, much less America’s best small lake town. But should you venture to Grand Marais, that’s exactly what you’ll find. In-the-know travelers flock here looking for an increasingly rare vintage seaside vibe, adventures into the state’s famed Boundary Waters, and local-yet-world-class art. Set along the forested edges of Lake Superior, up the state’s North Shore, this is also Minnesota’s artsiest town.
With that rare Goldilocks touch — think far more food trucks and art galleries than stoplights (in fact, there’s just one in the whole county) — we’re happily calling Grand Marais the nation’s best small lake town. With new openings, eclectic redesigns, and an accidentally hip devotion to all things local, Grand Marais is a grand foray on America’s “Fresh Coast.”
The Best Times to Visit
Grand Marais’ high season is distinctly summer. Travelers converge on the town as their basecamp for adventures into the Boundary Waters, one of the country’s last great wildernesses, or onto Lake Superior. Others come to get away from it all — while staying steps from 16 art galleries and countless local restaurants, with not a chain in sight.
But locals like Katie Mumm, owner of Fisherman’s Daughter, the town’s iconic dockside restaurant, will tell you Grand Marais shines brightest beyond summer. “Those who want the area to themselves know that the best time to come is in late fall, winter, and spring.”
A lack of crowds isn’t the town’s only off-season appeal. Autumn means blazing fall foliage in the surrounding maple and birch forests; winter means snow adventures, Milky Way-gazing, and chasing the Northern Lights. The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, of which Grand Marais is the eastern entry point, is the largest International Dark Sky Sanctuary in the world.
Things to Do
The iconic Grand Marais experience starts on Wisconsin Street. For summer visitors, the standard introduction starts with a donut — a ring of local tradition since 1969 — from World’s Best Donuts. From there, wander toward the water, heading for the Grand Marais Lighthouse and Artist’s Point, named for the creatives who’ve long used the view for inspiration. It’s an easy one-mile jaunt, usually broken up by the town sport: skipping rocks into the harbor.
If looking at the nation’s largest lake doesn’t cut it, get on the water via kayak tour with Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply. You could also nab a spot on North House Folk School’s Hjordis, a traditionally rigged schooner named after the Norse goddess of war. North House is a great spot for local events and classes, as is the Grand Marais Art Colony — two spots that cemented this town’s artsy reputation.
When you’re ready to venture further afield, explore the Gunflint Trail, a 57-mile National Scenic Byway that starts in town and leads to the Boundary Waters’ Saganaga Lake. Along the forested way are nature-filled lodges and restaurants, shops and outfitters, plus hundreds of miles of hiking trails, paddling opportunities, and scenic outdoor spots.
In autumn, the Gunflint Trail also offers incredible fall-foliage chasing — consider booking a ride with Sawtooth Aviation, taking in that glorious color from a four-seat Cessna. In winter, don your cross-country ski gear on the Pincushion Mountain Trail System, off the Gunflint Trail, later joining the locals circling the firepit at Fisherman’s Daughter.
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Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Named the Largest Dark Sky Sanctuary - on SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
We are pleased to announce that Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is the world’s newest International Dark Sky Sanctuary. This is only the 13th location in the world to gain this special designation and at 1,098,000 acres in size – it is the largest. This makes this unique area on the Superior National Forest in northern Minnesota the first certified site in the state of Minnesota. This designation also marks a big milestone for IDA – over 100,000 square kilometers of International Dark Sky Places. Ruskin Hartley said, “We are very excited to announce the designation of Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness as the world’s largest International Dark Sky Sanctuary. We congratulate all those involved and applaud them for their efforts in preserving the night sky as an integral part of this iconic landscape for future generations.”
This designation confirms what people in this area have enjoyed for thousands of years: naturally dark skies, starry nights, and astounding northern lights displays. Boundary Waters is a mixture of glacial lakes, streams, rocky cliffs, towering rock formations, sandy beaches, and forests. Its preservation as a designated Wilderness began in 1964 with the passage of the Wilderness Act and subsequent legislation in 1978, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Act.
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Program Manager, Ann Schwaller, stated, “Conservation and preservation laws, policy and guidance all lead to the protection of the night skies for scientific, natural, educational, cultural, and public enjoyment values, which are all part of protecting wilderness character.”
Within the boundaries are 2,000 designated campsites, 1,200 miles of canoe routes, 12 hiking trails, and unlimited spectacular views of the night sky.
****************************************************
QPI Awards Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Quiet Park Status on March 20, 2023
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, USA - In March of 2023, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) on the traditional homelands of the Anishinaabe people was awarded Wilderness Quiet Park status by Quiet Parks International (QPI). The award recognizes the BWCAW's pristine soundscape and lack of man-made noise intrusions, a rare feat even in the United States' most remote Wilderness Areas.
QPI volunteers collected and analyzed soundscape and noise pollution data in and around the BWCAW throughout 2021 and 2022. The findings were conclusive that the BWCAW met the criteria for a Wilderness Quiet Park Award. This is the second Wilderness Area in the United States to receive this award after Glacier National Park.
The natural quiet in the BWCAW often lasts for hours at a time depending on the time of day, time of year, and other factors such as air traffic patterns. Moreover, not only is quiet important for human enjoyment of Wilderness, but noise-free soundscapes are crucial for healthy ecosystems as well.
"We are thrilled to award the Wilderness Quiet Park status to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness," said Matt Mikkelsen, Executive Director of Wilderness Quiet Parks. "The BWCAW has a dependable noise-free interval of 15 minutes or more, which is a remarkable achievement. We hope this award encourages other wilderness areas to prioritize natural quiet and inspires people to experience the beauty of the BWCAW soundscape. We would also like to express our gratitude to our partner, Save the Boundary Waters, for their work protecting this vast wild area from copper mining.”
Guest access
You have complete privacy and total use of Cozy Nest. We live in our cabin about 100 yards away, and are usually available to give information and help. When you want to use the sauna, let us know and we will fire it up for you . . . and again, you will have complete privacy.
Other things to note
There is a short walk from the parking area to Cozy Nest. Please note that it is not wheelchair accessible.
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Neighborhood highlights
Cozy Nest is adjacent to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW).
Cozy Nest is about 50 miles north of the North Shore harbor village of Grand Marais, named "America's Coolest Small Town" by Budget Travel Magazine, and the Next Great Adventure Town by National Geographic Adventure Magazine. You can enjoy all the amenities of this 4-season resort town, then return to Cozy Nest for the sounds and sights of wilderness peace, and privacy.
The BWCAW has been awarded designations as BOTH a Quiet Park and a Dark Sky Sanctuary. For more about this, please read about them at the end of this section.
In the spirit of this refuge from noise and congestion, please leave your ATVs, motorbikes and firearms at home.
Night life consists of the bright lights of the Milky Way, walking paths lighted only by the moon, and snuggling by the fire under your quilts or sleeping bags.
In the winter, enjoy miles and miles of groomed cross-country ski trails (tag required) or snowshoeing (your hosts, Cindy and Frank, will even lend you their snowshoes!), ice fishing, or even walking across frozen Gunflint Lake . . . the Canadian Border runs right down the middle of the lake, and you can walk right up to Canada . . . but don't step onto the Canadian shore, or the Mounties might politely inform you of Canadian entry requirements, eh?
Wildlife abounds. We see and hear foxes, moose, grouse, loons, bobcats and the occasional lynx.
Cozy Nest provides splendid quiet and solitude for a single person, a romantic paradise for a couple, and an incredible shared experience for a family. Cosy Nest accommodates up to 2 adults, plus 2 children under the age of 16, and 2 pets. Please contact the hosts if you want to bring children or pets (or possibly more than 2 children.)
It has everything you need for your camping vacation, but please remember that this is a CAMPING nest. We provide you with fresh water from the well at the nearby Forest Service station for drinking, cooking and washing, fan, lanterns, propane stove and grill and all the firewood you need. (BYO marshmallows and 'smores). (Have you seen the puny plastic-wrapped bundles selling for $8?!)
On request, we can provide you complimentary ice packs, powerbanks, bottles of frozen water for drinking or coolers, and a small styrofoam ice chest.
You can heat hot water to wash up on the woodstove or the firepit . . . or you can enjoy a real northgwoods experience and wash up in the wood-fired sauna, imported from Finland. Or you can simply jump in the lake (but please keep soap 50 feet from the shoreline.)
A path to 9-mile long Gunflint Lake passes by your sauna, a hand-crafted, wood-heated classic, imported from Finland! Separate dressing and sauna rooms are a great place to relax or clean up Scandinavian style. Just pour hot water over yourself or each other! (Rolling around in the snow or jumping in the lake afterward is optional!)
Bathroom accommodations are simple- your choice of either of two outhouses - one nearby for quick dashes, and one luxurious classic with dutch doors, sky light, and flowerboxes!
Cozy Nest is about 50 miles north of the North Shore harbor village of Grand Marais, named "America's Coolest Small Town" by Budget Travel Magazine, and the Next Great Adventure Town by National Geographic Adventure Magazine. You can enjoy all the amenities of this 4-season resort town, then return to Cozy Nest for the sounds and sights of wilderness peace, and privacy.
The BWCAW has been awarded designations as BOTH a Quiet Park and a Dark Sky Sanctuary. For more about this, please read about them at the end of this section.
In the spirit of this refuge from noise and congestion, please leave your ATVs, motorbikes and firearms at home.
Night life consists of the bright lights of the Milky Way, walking paths lighted only by the moon, and snuggling by the fire under your quilts or sleeping bags.
In the winter, enjoy miles and miles of groomed cross-country ski trails (tag required) or snowshoeing (your hosts, Cindy and Frank, will even lend you their snowshoes!), ice fishing, or even walking across frozen Gunflint Lake . . . the Canadian Border runs right down the middle of the lake, and you can walk right up to Canada . . . but don't step onto the Canadian shore, or the Mounties might politely inform you of Canadian entry requirements, eh?
Wildlife abounds. We see and hear foxes, moose, grouse, loons, bobcats and the occasional lynx.
Cozy Nest provides splendid quiet and solitude for a single person, a romantic paradise for a couple, and an incredible shared experience for a family. Cosy Nest accommodates up to 2 adults, plus 2 children under the age of 16, and 2 pets. Please contact the hosts if you want to bring children or pets (or possibly more than 2 children.)
It has everything you need for your camping vacation, but please remember that this is a CAMPING nest. We provide you with fresh water from the well at the nearby Forest Service station for drinking, cooking and washing, fan, lanterns, propane stove and grill and all the firewood you need. (BYO marshmallows and 'smores). (Have you seen the puny plastic-wrapped bundles selling for $8?!)
On request, we can provide you complimentary ice packs, powerbanks, bottles of frozen water for drinking or coolers, and a small styrofoam ice chest.
You can heat hot water to wash up on the woodstove or the firepit . . . or you can enjoy a real northgwoods experience and wash up in the wood-fired sauna, imported from Finland. Or you can simply jump in the lake (but please keep soap 50 feet from the shoreline.)
A path to 9-mile long Gunflint Lake passes by your sauna, a hand-crafted, wood-heated classic, imported from Finland! Separate dressing and sauna rooms are a great place to relax or clean up Scandinavian style. Just pour hot water over yourself or each other! (Rolling around in the snow or jumping in the lake afterward is optional!)
Bathroom accommodations are simple- your choice of either of two outhouses - one nearby for quick dashes, and one luxurious classic with dutch doors, sky light, and flowerboxes!
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