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.

We recently stayed at the Four Sisters Loft (2 br/1 bath) part of the Four Sisters Cabin Complex. I…read morecan not say enough good things about the property and our dealings with Cascade Vacation Rentals. The property was clean and charming with Nordic accents and the location was awesome right on Lake Superior. The staff at Cascade Vacation Rentals are incredible and I HIGHLY recommend them. We will definitely be back!

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.

Get there early to secure a spot or wait until about after lunch time. This is usually when campers…read moreare heading out for the day/leaving from their stay! Super easy to set up, however to get spots along the lake, you need a reservation scheduled at least 1 week in advance. 2-3 vault toilets for both male and female and no shower. They have a fire pit and most have picnic tables at each spot. Definitely recommend bringing your own wood, toilet paper, wipes, and hand sanitizer in case the site manager isn't around.

This was the one-time when it paid-off not to plan ahead. It was a rare July weekend when my…read morepartner & I both didn't have plans so we decided to go "up north" camping. In MN, reservable campingsites fill up fast, sometimes a year in advance so when we looked, everything was booked. Luckily, there are many campgrounds in the state that are walk-in or first-come-first-serve only. We chanced it and drove up north 4 hrs from the Twin Cities on a late Friday morning. When we arrived, all the lake-view campsites were taken but there were plenty of other drive-up sites available. We picked campsite #8 since it was one of the more spacious ones. It also felt far enough away from others and was a decent ways from the toilets (which I learned the hard way you shouldn't be too close to). The toilets are just like an outhouse but they were clean and included TP & hand sanitizer which was nice. The campgrounds have a boat access area to the lake with a dock that made for a good star-gazing spot. We walked over here at about 11pm and saw a brilliant night sky with layers of stars and the Milky Way was visible. I'm just sorry that I can't share any photos of the night sky to prove it. Believe me, I tried but my iPhone looks like I took a picture of a black rectangle -__- OVERALL TIPS: - This campground is located in Superior National Forest and has a small hiking trail near the campsites to check out. It's ok, but I recommend spending most of your time exploring the nearby George H Crosby Manitou State Park for more exciting and varied hiking paths. - Bring cash & small bills! You'll need the cash to pay for your campsite using small envelopes available when you enter. There's no onsite staff & unless you're ok writing down your credit card info or paying over the amount, bring plenty of $5 dollar bills and $1s. You'll want cash for the state park fees as well. - Get here as early as you can to get the best campsites. Look at all the empty ones before settling. I wanted to jump on the first open one I saw, and when I kept looking, they got better and better. There were still open sites at 11pm on the weekend after Fourth of July so shouldn't be too hard to find one. - Don't count on wood to be available. They were all our of wood bundles to purchase on-site. We had to drive back in town a ways to purchase wood for $7 at a gas station. - Drive a car you don't mind getting dirty. There are only dirt roads near here. It kicks up a lot of dust & makes for one bumpy ride. - Try to time your visit when there isn't a moon & you'll be able to see amazing layers of stars. - Remember to be a good camper & leave the campsite as-good if not better than you found it! Each campsite has a picnic table & firepit. We lucked out with the previous folks leaving a bunch of kindling for us & the firepit was nice and clean with no garbage in it like I've seen at other campgrounds. I was pleasantly surprised by Ninemile Lake campgrounds! It made me a believer in the goodness of impromptu trips. Overall, I loved the huge pine trees, how quiet & dark it got at night, & folks were pretty friendly. We were the only POC campers though. I'd definitely recommend staying here, as long as you're ok not having showers and flush-toilets. It's pretty rustic but doesn't "roughing it" make it more exciting?! -Says the person with a queen-size air mattress in her tent, wuhaha :)