Gaucho Cabin: Walk to Lake Superior,Minutes to Downtown Grand Marais

Float among the stars and aurora gaze in the hanging loft net. This idyllic woodland setting is home to fox, bear, deer, eagles, wolves, and even possibly a wandering moose.

⋇ 2 min Walk to Lake Superior Beach
⋇ 9 miles from Grand Marais
⋇ Backyard Access to Superior Hiking Trail
⋇ Backs Superior National Forest
⋇ Seasonal Lake Superior Views

An ideal place for reconnecting with nature, a favorite person, and simple joys. Experience an unforgettable stay in this 2021 /\ Frame.

Nestled in a blanket of trees, it blends both seclusion and companionship.

Escape the chaos of life as you completely unwind by the fireplace. Let your imagination wonder on the Lake Superior beach or take a nap in the hammock after a long day of hiking/skiing.

Surrounded by evergreen and birch trees, there is a wide variety of North woods flora and fauna, meandering creeks, and the gorgeous Lake Superior just a short walk away..

The open floor plan and a wall of windows keeps light in during the day, while at night it erases the division between inside and out, giving you the feeling of floating amongst the stars. The expansive night sky in this dark sky sanctuary is especially clear on our wrap around deck.

Enjoy walks to the beach, breathtaking sunsets and beach bonfires, kayaking, biking, hiking to the nearby waterfalls, shopping for vintage treasures or just relaxing/stargazing in the beautiful private backyard.

Built for travelers seeking a retreat in a sustainable stay, we designed this cabin to offer all the necessities one would need in thoughtfulness of nature: solar power for lighting and charging electronics, gas fireplace and stove, A-frame outhouse and rain barrel collection.

The inspiration for Gaucho Cabin came from our time spent living in Argentina, which is where our story together began. Our hope is that travelers can enjoy the same serenity from nature in this rustic refuge that our journey’s brought us.

The interior has been thoughtfully curated with unique decor from Patagonia, Argentina and local Grand Marais artists.

**Special occasion? Enjoy our concierge services such as laundry, mid-stay cleans, celebration packages, fresh flowers and more! Guests will have access to our store and services upon booking.

Inside
+ Queen Mattress
+ Dishes, pots, pans, cutlery, kettle & all basic necessities for cooking.
+ Linens & Towels
+ Gas Fireplace
+ 2 Burner Gas Stove
+Drinking water in jugs
+Ground Coffee, tea & hot cocoa

Outside
+ Fire Pit
+ Hammock
+ Outdoor Bucket Shower
+ 2 Pairs of Snowshoes

*Some of the above supplies are seasonal. Please see our FAQ regarding these items.

Guest access
Guests have access to the entire cabin, fire pit, deck, private parking, and large wooded yard backing the Superior National Forest.

The recreational activities: beach combing, hiking, snowshoeing, ice fishing and cross-country skiing, fatbiking, snowmobile…

+Check out our other vacation rental cabins on VRBO:
-Patagonia Cabin
-Great Northern Cabin
-Great Northern Haus

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Pets
: We do not make exceptions to our no-pet policy. Any pet hair will result in a $300 fine regardless of any circumstances.


FAQ:

Is this cabin for everyone? — Not exactly… We want to be clear that this is an off-grid cabin that was meant to be used as a rustic retreat. We know that not everyone digs an outdoor bucket shower or an outhouse.

Is the bed upstairs? — Yes. The bed is located in the high loft which can only be accessed by a steep ladder. Guests use at their own risk.

Is there Wifi or cell network service? — There is some cell signal. Verizon tends to have much better reception than At&t or T-Mobile.
There is no wifi… some say for an even better connection :)

What is a “dry” cabin? — This means you will be completely off-grid: solar-powered lighting & charging, plumbing free, outhouse, etc.

What about water? — We provide drinking water in larger jugs May-October. Guests will need to bring any drinking or wash water November - April. We have a small creek in spring and rain barrels in summer months for collecting wash water. In winter snow can be melted for wash water.

What is your bathroom situation? — We have an A-frame outhouse just next to the cabin. There is also an outdoor bucket shower May-Oct (see in photo gallery). Guests who would prefer a little more water pressure can consider visiting the Grand Marais Rec park for a $4 shower, or buy a $10 day-pass to the Grand Marais YMCA to take advantage of the gym, workout facility, showers, hot tub, sauna, and pool.

Fire Pit & Grill? — Yes, May through Oct. We have a propane BBQ. We supply the propane and utensils. There is a fire pit. Wood bundles can be bought in town. Guests are free to use fire pit year round but are responsible for snow removal to use it if they wish to do so.

Do you have a coffee maker? — We have a pour over and filters for your use.

How remote is the cabin? — The cabin is easily accessed (approx. 300 ft) just off Hwy 61 on a maintained driveway. Your views are woods, nature & Lake Superior. While this cabin is completely private, there are neighbors several hundred feet through the woods. However, just as most cabins close to Lake Superior, you could have some road noise.

Winter Conditions:
We recommend AWD/4WD vehicle from Nov 1 to April 30. 2 wheel drive vehicles are free to use the parking at the bottom of the driveway (300ft from cabin). Due to plowing shortages we cannot guarantee that the road will be plowed on a daily basis.

We have 2 parking spots available at the bottom of the driveway in the case that guests are uncomfortable with driving the steep hill or that the conditions are unfavorable to do so. It is approximately a 300ft walk up to the cabin from the bottom of the driveway.

Pets
: We do not make exceptions to our no-pet policy. Any pet hair will result in a $300 fine regardless of any circumstances.

Cook County Rental License: VR22-004