We really enjoyed our stay at Bluefin Bay! Waking up to the sunrise over the water was such a…read morehighlight, and the beach was beautiful. The nightly s'mores were a fun touch, and the pool and hot tub were relaxing, with a pretty walkway leading to them. Our room was comfortable, with cozy beds and extra bedding, which we appreciated. We loved that the main lodge had hot coffee and ice water available - as well as games and loves to check out! That said, the exterior is starting to show some age, with weeds throughout the grounds and overgrown bushes making the sidewalks feel crowded. A window on our room was broken and the indoor pool was out of commission. While the activities are a great perk, one was full before I could attend, and the yoga class I signed up for didn't have an instructor show up. Overall though, it was a relaxing and enjoyable stay and I'd happily come back again!

Stayed in Unit 2- 2 bedroom 2 bath with 2 patio upper & Lower. Full kitchen, living room,…read morefireplace. All the cups, plates , utensils you may need. Upper bedroom is a suite overlooking Lake Superior. We enjoyed dinner at Blufein Grille, we enjoyed the outdoor pool & hot tub overlooking Lake Superior. We had Pizza from Coho and it was delivered. This is a resort you can check in and dont have to leave for food or drink. There are options. There is also a spa, indoor pool/hot tub. We enjoyed the fire pit and a night walk on the lighted lake walk. Everything was clean and accommodating. We will be back.

A bit of heaven on earth! This place is a hidden gem on the North Shore. We stayed in Serenity,…read moremid-June and found all the comforts of home and more. Very detailed in providing guests everything needed for a special getaway from the tasteful decor, comfortable beds, and kitchen furnishings. If you do not want to cook, there are a number of restaurants nearby. Close to bike trails, skiing, and hiking. Spectacular views of the lake and access to the beach below with larger rocks ledges to the east and smaller rock beaches to the west. We will definitely be back!

From the owner: The most peaceful space available on the North Shore.read more

An historic property and place to stay near Lutsen with all the townhomes having Lake Superior…read moreviews and access. We stayed for three nights last second booking a same day reservation now that these are managed by Odyssey Resorts (thanks, Jackie at the call center!). Plenty of space for two of us in this one-bedroom rental which had a master bed/bath on ground level as well as full kitchen, dinning, living room, and wood burning stove. Never turned the TV on but had a nice flat screen and plenty of DVDs, books, games. Best part was the giant private patio where we enjoyed our coffee and drinks most days. Charcoal grill at each cabin and communal fire pits. Had the windows open all day as weather was perfect in late July. Could hear the waves crashing against the shore. The lodge area has super friendly staff, more DVDs, maps of local area and hikes, as well as a pool, hot tub, bikes to rent, playground, and more. This property is perfectly located near tons of hiking and Lutsen Ski Resort. Since they're townhomes you are quite close to neighbors and foot traffic but all in all we had an amazing long weekend. Will be back!

We come here almost every year and absolutely love it every time. The units have cooking utensils…read moreand necessities which is super useful. I love the amount of books and puzzles they have in the units as well. You can hear the waves all the time which is really nice and adds to the ambiance

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!

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!

After several visits over the years, I could give a 3- or 4-star review, depending on where you sit…read moreand which server you get. Sitting on the deck is ideal, but very difficult to obtain at dinnertime. The main dining room is okay, but I'm not a big fan of the rustic look (and I certainly don't agree that it is "rustic, yet elegant" as noted on their website. If you arrive at peak time then you might be relegated to a table in the lobby, which just isn't my idea of a nice dinner venue. The menu is a bit variable also -- there are some very good offerings and several so-so dishes. I've found that the specials and fish dishes tend to be better. Note that you really need to call for a reservation; ideally 3-7 days before you want to go. There aren't very many higher-quality restaurants in Ely and they get busy very quickly during peak season.

Perfect place to stay while in Ely. Looking forward to our next visit this summer of 2026 ! Always…read morea treat to be at Burnside Lodge . Looking forward to being there this summer. It's the nicest place to stay that I know of in northern Minnesota.

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."

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.

We choose this location to be close to the state parks on Lake Superior and an hour away from our…read morefavorite park -Grand Portage. We did five parks in two days to see the marvelous water falls spring thaw. This hotel is one of the best on the North Shore Drive if you want clean rooms, friendly staff, nice surroundings without over-spending on rooms! Breakfast is average and they have a pool. We loved our room suite with a jacuzzi. The toilet/shower is separate from the sink area making it convenient to get ready in the morning when you have multiple family members.

We walked in not having a hotel room, as we had been making phone calls around looking for a room…read more The lady was so awesome about everything. Very nice crew working there. The hotel & room was very clean.