Very clean and comfortable beds in motel. It feel like you stepped into the 1990s with the bedding,…read morebut everything was so clean!

We didn't have any reservation but his vacancy sign out front was a welcome sight. Boy were we…read moreever pleased with the accommodations...so clean and retro perfect for our needs. The owner was super nice and helped us when we got locked out. We could walk downtown to all we wanted to see but quiet little motel off the road. Had the best night's sleep in the whole tripWill recommend him to all our friends!

We stayed in villa number 9 and the place was very clean and very nice inside! It's location is in…read morea great spot! The reason for giving this villa a 3 star is because they have 3 different ring cameras set up around the villa. One on the front door, on the the patio and one up on the deck. We felt very invaded. We felt we couldn't sit out on the deck or patio comfortably without being recorded. My husband and I were ok when we saw the front door camera but once we saw the other two we felt very uncomfortable which prevented us from sitting outside more then we wanted to! We even walked around the outside of the other villas to see if anyone else had them and no other villa had cameras like this one. Another thing is we kinda think that the total price for 3 nights is a lot when we have to bring our own bedding and towels and then have to collect our own trash at the end of the stay or we would have been charged $75. We will definitely be staying at cobblestone cove again just never in villa 9 unless the cameras are taken down.

Never use their website to make a reservation. Made the reservation last night got a questionable…read moreemail today, called and discovered the website almost never works and we don't have a place to stay. Don't think I will ever try to stay there again!

We have just returned from a couple of days on Minnesota's North Shore. We stayed in the Wave…read moreWatcher's suite at Artists Point. The accommodations were very comfortable and well-priced, and we enjoyed sitting on the mostly-private beach each evening by the fire pit. The location is right on the water and close to Grand Mariais many quaint shops and restaurants, as well as convenient to many points of interest on the North Shore of Lake Superior. I wish we could spend every night falling asleep to the sound of the waves and star-gazing. The only negatives I found were relatively minor things. 1. While there is a small refrigerator in the unit, there is no microwave or stove, so plan on eating out every meal. It would have been very nice to have, perhaps, a grill out on the beach for burgers or steaks. There are plenty of places to eat, but it would have been nice to be able to stay in on an evening and provide for ourselves, or at least have a bag of microwave popcorn to enjoy by the fire. 2. The "Private" beach is not completely private, as it is right between two very close businesses with their own beach areas, and folks walking down the beach would continue across the property. Not that big a deal to me, but if you are expecting a sense of real privacy while sitting lakeside, this isn't it. 3. The person present at check-out was a bit on the rude side. I would stay here again in a heartbeat, especially if they added the couple of amenities I mentioned.

Cabins are nice, but it's impossible to talk to the owner/manager…read more Needed to cancel a reservation due to college move-in dates, and and I contacted them almost four months in advance to cancel. Still have no refund.

Great place until you make a mistake…read more Clean cabin, lovely office manager, beautiful view.... I had my small dog with me for a two night stay. I picked up a few poops outside, all the ones that I saw/ knew about in addition to leaving a clean cabin, a tip, and busing my trash and recycling. Well, apparently I left some dog poops too. I received a phone call a half hour after I left stating I was not welcome to return by a very emphatic man. He said there were poops "all over", which given that I picked up two I find hard to believe, as the dog is 11 pounds and we had a two night stay. Had I been charged to my credit card for the pick up, perhaps even told I couldn't bring a dog again I would have understood. A call saying that I was not welcome to return? Way over the top in my opinion. Way over. Yes, I screwed up but this was a really harsh way to treat an otherwise good customer. The man also stated inaccurately that hardly anyone on the shore accepts dogs. Not true, over half of cascade vacation rentals homes do. Furthermore, if THIS is how they treat a guest who makes a mistake, they should not allow dogs and they should take a long hard look At their attitude. What happens here if you break a coffee pot? Wow. Update: In a response to me on this matter, I was accused of "having my dog off leash in violation of policy". I have NEVER had my dog off leash outside of his own yard, and who would in the open in Northern MN? Insane that the response to this was this accusation. Dog or not, please avoid! It won't be pretty if anything goes amiss during your stay, obviously.

Booked 2 night stay here in the main lodge (Thursday and Friday night) for a skiing trip to Lutsen…read more About 10-14 min drive to hill. Came in late (9:45pm and our keys and check in info was left on counter. Very simple check in process. First floor has 2 large common/family rooms with couches, chairs, fire place, grand piano, check in deck, small gift shop (sweaters, shirts, stickers). Basement has ice maker, microwave, pizza oven, ping pong table and board games. Rooms are smaller but just enough space. No hair dryer. Room was very warm and couldn't get to cool it down. Very old wooden windows so couldn't open them to cool room off, but room has potable fan which helped and for those of us who are fan sleepers. Room has a tub if you need to soak after skiing or to warm up. No elevator but front had ramp and there are 2 1st floor rooms. Walking distance to Casecade bar and restaurant.

Regarding the home, we rented over New Years'. "Seacliff" is perhaps the most beautiful home on the…read moreNorth Shore of Lake Superior. To our family, it was a dream. The property sits on a rugged shoreline. Views from all of the home's windows expose the power and uncontrolled splendor of Lake Superiors waves. It was this scene we longed to experience, especially in a cold winter setting. The stone fireplace is massive. The kitchen is a foodie delight with amazing space and a complete set up for some fancy candlelight dinners. Our children were simply blown away by the elegance of the massive Master Suite that includes a large jet tub and steam shower. This home, as elegant as it is, allows pets. It is so dog-friendly, that when I opened the linen closet there were special towels for your pup and guest water dishes. We spent a great deal of time walking along the road Sea Cliff rests on. The road is a quiet and secluded area where 5 whitetail deer romped and played and must have been used to people since they walked along the road and also up the driveway visiting both the front and back yard at Sea Cliff and next door at Shore Cliff every day of our stay. Lutsen Mountain Ski area is a hop skip from Sea Cliff and was simply stunning from up top. I cannot really put int my own words what our experience was like. I borrowed some from C.S. Lewis, "It was when I was happiest that I longed most...The sweetest thing in all my life has been the longing...to find the place where all the beauty came from."

My wife and MIL have had a tradition of meeting in Grand Marais for Thanksgiving for a number of…read moreyears, and I've joined in as I've been absorbed into the family. We've most often stayed at the Croftville Road Cottages, and have never been disappointed. The cabins are always clean, and everything is in good repair. There is plenty of room to work in the kitchen, and it's well-stocked with basic tools; adding some special items from home (favorite knives, strainers, etc.) we've even cooked full-on holiday meals. Heat is provided by two gas stoves, as well as a spot heater in the bathroom. The second bedroom is not directly heated, unfortunately, so that's a consideration in colder months. Each unit has dedicated parking (enough to squeeze in two compact cars), and there are fire pits and swing benches to enjoy. There is easy access to the shoreline, and if you want alternate views of Superior, there are plenty along the titular road. If you are looking for comfortable, consistent (and competitively priced!) lodging in the Grand Marais area, these cabins are tough to beat.

It was the perfect getaway! The property was clean and comfortable. The owners were very friendly…read more I can't wait to go back!

Our dinner was excellent and the atmosphere and staff were warm and welcoming. We highly recommend…read moreRaven Rock Restaurant and when we return to the area in the future Skyport Lodge seems like a wonderful place to stay.

Great stop off find on our way from our cabin stay to grand marais. It was our first time visiting…read moreand the bartender was also the server for the bar tops. He did a great job on a very busy shift. He handled all our requests and provided good insight on the menu. Food was excellent (both our kids ate their full meal which is a win!) and they had a small but solid beer list. We will definitely be returning next time we are in the area. Highly recommend! *of note, plan for a wait on busier nights. They have a game room and had a bonfire going and poured drinks for us while we waited. Wasn't an issue for us, but the wait was about 40min and climbing.

Went on a lovely trip with my boyfriend and friends! The rental situation was very disorganized,…read morebut luckily aside from that this trip was awesome! I recommend going to Charlie's on the resort and to checkout the live music on late nights. The hot tub was great after hours of snowboarding too. So much fun we might make this trip annually! The slopes were way more difficult than I had expected, but they had runs for everyone no matter the experience. My friend is a beginner, I am average, and the two guys are great snowboarders. Lutsen is awesome!

I've never skiied here, but I've gone up the gondola in the fall twice now, and it's been some of…read moremy favorite memories of fall! HOT TIP: Fall happens even earlier on the North Shore! Don't wait until late October - you won't see much. Mid-September is often peak :) We purchased tickets online and queued mid-morning on a weekday to go enjoy the fall colors. It was great timing, as I hear it gets busy on weekends and later in the day. The ride up is soooo pretty! At least the past two years, they've given parties their own gondola so you don't have to ride with others. At the top, you simply MUST go to the lookout on the west side. That's the most stunning view and absolutely worth it! The east side view from the chalet/restaurant is pretty too, because you can see the water, but not nearly as colorful. Absolute MUST DO in the fall!