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.

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!

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.

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.

We booked one of the cabins because literally everything was sold out in a 20 mile radius of Grand…read moreMarais, MN. We were charged $140 for the night. The online pictures of the cabins looked ok. Well. The cabin we were given was a nightmare (see pictures). I MIGHT have booked this if it was $35/night, NOT the price I paid. I never saw the manager or owner when we checked in or when we left. The windows were held together with packing tape, the floor had been melted by something and the sofas looked 25 years old and were dirty. My grandson's fold out bed had a mattress with a huge hole in it and was extremely uncomfortable. It looked like something out of a bad movie. Don't stay here. I would give it zero stars if I could.

Worst traveling experience ever. At these prices you should be staying in a Hilton with a…read moreconcierge. Not fighting to get the hornets nest removed from your front door. One step above camping.

Wow, is this place a treat! It was built as a B&B, and owners Bob and Marlys really make sure it…read morelives up to the design. We were running late, and Bob stayed around at the window for us about an hour later than we had anticipated checking in. We were welcomed and given the grand tour of the B&B: several rooms on the top floor, including our queen bedroom with shower; the main floor, which has loads of books, a cozy gas fireplace, lots of comfy chairs and tea and coffee on demand as well as a dining room table; and the basement which has a sauna (with shower and toilet) and ski room with an area to get ready to ski and a waxing stand. The digs are clean and homey, and the entire house is scattered with art from Marlys (a truly talented woman) and other notable area artists including Jim Brandenburg. I felt like I was staying at a nice, warm cabin of a friend. If this is a ski destination trip for you (as it was for us) the Pincushion Mountain trail system is literally right out the door. And the skiing was amazing! We had about 1.5-2 feet of pack compared to the Twin Cities' nothing during the first full weekend in January. The sauna was a real treat after skiing in sub-zero temps. All I can say is, we'll definitely be back!

Lynn is the new owner of this lovely bnb along the gunflint trail. It's close to downtown grand…read moremarais but secluded in the woods, with rooms viewing lake superior. We stayed in the birch room. The bathrooms (except for the pine room- we were the only ones there, so she showed us around) are small but it's not like I'm spending quality time in there. A former pediatric nurse, lynn runs this charming bnb with her retired friend ruby. yummy breakfasts (accommodated our veggie needs), views of the lakes, a great sauna in the basement, and birds all around. Hiking and x-country trails cross along the road to her property. We were here in the early fall, watching the leaves start to turn. Lynn bought this place this summer in 2010 and fixed it up quite nicely. Would love to return in the winter. http://www.pincushionbb.com/index.php

The perfect place to relax and let go. Been coming over a decade and it's now home away from home…read more The fireplaces, wonderful updated vintage atmosphere and exceptional staff make this our go to when spending time away from the city in the north woods.

We have heard from many good friends (with great taste) that North Country Cottages was wonderful…read more We had fully accepted we wouldn't get a chance to stay during 2020 because of everything being fully booked on the North Shore during Covid. Fortunately, we received a call from the owners (Carl and Danni) asking if we'd like to take a weekend that was rescheduled by the original people that booked. He remembered us calling a few times hoping for a reservation! How kind! We visited the small, studio cabin over a weekend and it was above and beyond amazing. We have been fully isolated (awaiting another birth coming soon) and Carl took time to explain how everything was cleaned during Covid and continued throughout the weekend to respond immediately to digital messages rather than breaking distance and seeing us in person. We really appreciated that. We have stayed in COUNTLESS places on the North Shore and frequent that area often and my husband said he thinks this was his most favorite! It was lovely and homey. We enjoyed the fully stoked and ready fireplace (all wood is included and accessible) and also packed all our own food which was stored and reheated nicely thanks to all the amenities. Wonderful location and a quick drive to Grand Marais. We were also super close to our fave coffee shop Fika and many hiking areasso that was a plus!!

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!

We've been coming here for years and have loved the experience each time. Great staff and beautiful…read morearea!

Fantastic hotel with cabins on the Clearwater lake. All…read morecabins have their own dock, which is amazing. They are all fully furnished and full of great kitchenware. Their outfitting possibilities are endless. The staff is absolutely amazing as well. They bake fresh pies, cookies and breads daily (like the founders used to do in the 1920's!). Highly recommend this amazing place for your Northern MN vacation!