My husband vacationed with his family here every June as a child and they always spoke about the…read moregreat owners and how friendly. I joined for a summer trip back in 2000 and we have since made this place our family tradition too! Not just in June, but August and September also! We love the cute, clean and cozy cabins! Great price and everyone is so welcoming! Thanks for making the stay so wonderful always! Highly recommend a stay with Nelson's!!

Your cabin or room will be: slightly dated in style, very clean, comfortable, and affordable…read more Near town though not IN town-- Travelers Rest is up the hill on 61. Some cabins have a view of the lake and some do not, but the land itself does have a view if you just walk out of your cabin a ways, toward the back of the mowed property. No A/C but you don't need it in Grand Marais; just open windows. There are heaters built into the rooms and cabins; if the pilot light is out, just go to the door of the office and ask, and they will fix it for you. They now have wi-fi in the rooms; the info for that is on a little business card you can ask for when you check in. We've stayed here twice now; first in a tiny "studio" cabin with a kitchen (number 5) and once in a simple "hotel room" sort of room (number 10). It's not the Hilton. There will be no chocolates on your pillow, you know? But the rooms are clean and tidy, and the price simply cannot be beat: http://www.travelersrest.com/cabins.htm They do have a sandbox and a swingset/slide/play area for kids. Actually, it's a pretty good location for kids-- lots of room to run and blow off steam. Most cabins are seasonally open, closed in winter, but they do have one that is open year-round.

Recently stayed in cottage #2 which was very disappointing. Easy walking distance to the North…read moreHouse and numerous restaurants. Bedrooms are very small with lousy pillows and bedding. No black out shades on the bedroom windows. Toilet in the bathroom is very small and almost not usable for a tall person. Would not stay here again.

We love Grand Marais and go a couple times each year. Russell's Cottages is the first place we…read morecheck because the location is perfect and the price is right. We also love supporting this family run business and get a kick out of our interactions with Joyce, who couldn't be sweeter!

The waitstaff is great. Food good and we just had Malts they are fantastic. We had a blueberry,…read morestrawberry, and maple. And an order of fries. Was nice after a long hard day of work. The fun stuff on the walls make for good conversation. We will be back. I just wish the cashier was not so off putting. But everything else is great. We ate the three times this week. And two of the times. Was a good cashier. So that was a nice experience

Do not overlook this spot! We stopped in after a long day of hiking and the food blew me away. The…read moreMalts are absolutely incredible. I truly don't think I've ever had a better Oreo malt in my life. We all ordered the portabella mushroom sandwich based on a recommendation from a friend and it didn't disappoint. It was flavorful, filling, and fresh. Everything we ate really hit the spot. We were seated immediately and had very kind and quick service. The interior is relaxed and cozy and perfectly embodies the up north, making it the perfect atmosphere for a laid back meal over some amazing food. I cannot wait to be back next time I'm up this far north!

This is an amazing little Inn. Rustic in nature, comfortable beds, and clean! This is the type of…read moreplace you stay to get away from the crowds. It has a lovely outside park like area along Lake Superior. Go climb on the rocks along the shore line and watch the sun rise while drinking your coffee. You won't be disappointed. At night hunker down by the fire pit and listen to the waves crash against the rocky shore. Yes, the rooms are outdated, but this is the kind of place that the room is a place to sleep and that's it. The outdoors are calling, go enjoy them.

We were not happy with our stay. When I made the reservation I was told the room overlooked the…read morelake. It was my first time on the north shore and I was especially looking forward to that! What we got was a view of the parking lot :( Then, I hurt my knee while out on a hike on the first day. We were booked for 4 nights so decided to push through. The knee wasn't doing so well by day 3, so I asked if we left a day early if we could get refunded for that last night. We were told they were booked and it's their policy. I get the policy but don't lie...the place went from around a dozen cars to 3. We wanted to leave on a Sunday instead of a Monday. We will be making more trips up that way but will find alternative lodging.

Always a wonderful stay at Bob's. My mom and I stay in cabin 5. What a great improvement they did…read morein taking down the brush in front of the cabin so the lake view is in full view. You won't find a cleaner place to stay. I took one of the four kayaks out for a calm paddle one early evening. I highly suggest doing this. The kayaks are available for free to use. Tons of games and books to use while staying there. I love that they are earth friendly with composting and recycling everything. See you in 2025 Nancy Tulgren

Bob's Cabins is exactly as advertised: a place to get away sans Internet, TV, and anything else in…read morethe way of complete and utter relaxation by the shores of magnificent Lake Superior. They've been around a while, or the cabins wouldn't be so close to the water. You couldn't build a resort so close to the shore nowadays. But way back when, Bob (yes, there was a Bob) built these small, humble, unassuming little pieces of paradise, and you get to enjoy them. The website is clear: the cabins are clean, spare, with some couches and/or easy chairs depending on the cabin, with a simple but entirely adequate kitchen. Really, it's all about the lake. You get to be right on Lake Superior, whether it's glassy or roaring, and you get to take it all in. As luck would have it, the owners are charming as well, friendly and easily available. My only reluctance in writing this review is that it make it harder to make a reservation. It's that good.

For the price, this place is very average…read more Pros: Good location right on the water. Almost no traffic noise from Hwy 61. Higher quality look and feel of the buildings. Cons: Very high price compared to most lodging options in the area. Bed mattress is very firm. There is a thin layer of pillow top, but it is well broken down. I had a back ache both early mornings, waking up well before I wanted to. The ironing board is one of those mini ones with a dirty old cover. Although there were wine glasses, there was no cork screw in the room. Although there are big candles in the bathroom there is no matches provided to light them. The s'mores kit we were provided had stale marshmallows. One of the bathroom sink bowls had some kind of unsightly chemical damage. In-room TV is small (20") and low quality. Refrigerator froze our milk solid. I'd be fine with the issues of this place, if the price was lower. For the price they are charging, none of these cons should exist.

In A Nutshell:…read more -Larsmont Cottages is a very nice place if you want to get away for a long weekend. -It's definitely "glamping" where you can either be a part-owner or rent. -Since I don't live in the area, we ended up renting a small room during 2018 Labor Day weekend. -Parking was always easy to find. -The location is off the beaten path & along the north shore of Lake Superior. -You can ask for a free smores kit at check-in & then use any of their awesome campfires along the lake. -They will light the fires for you & provide free wood to toss in. -The room we rented had comfortable queen-sized bed & private bathroom. -We even got a free bottle of champagne in ice & a personal message welcoming us. Overall, I would stay here again. I love Two Harbors and the entire area. It's much better than going to Lake Tahoe bc there's little to no traffic & Lake Superior is the biggest freshwater lake in America.

"Ole & Lena" are such an adorable couple, you'll fall in love with them - and with Bayfield!…read moreFriendly, cozy, clean, good coffee, great conversation, cute dog - and the black bears! (We slept really well in the Bear Den, which I assume is a sweet tribute to their friends outside.) We've never felt so welcomed - they treat guests like old friends. My husband and I will definitely be back to visit Ole & Lena's the next time the Lake Superior ice caves open.

I stayed at the Antler Inn for 1 night and that this place exceeded my expectations for a guest…read morehouse. I was expecting something similar to a hostel. However, Antler Inn is an actual house, and staying here feels more like living here. Diane, the property owner/manager makes you feel right a home by making sure that you have a great time in the area. She provided us with many brochures on local events and attractions. The house itself has multiple bedrooms. Each room has its own unique décor. There are also three bathrooms, a kitchen, dining room, and living room. I stayed here in the winter (slow time) but I still enjoyed it nonetheless. The place is spotless and so cozy. I will definitely be staying here the next time that I am in the area.