Mountainside Cabin on Caribou Lake

Meticulously crafted in the spirit of classic log craftsmanship merged with a crisp timeless aesthetic, Tarnmoor offers a delightful combination of location, amenities, and privacy that is rare on coveted Caribou Lake — considered by many the crown jewel of inland North Shore lakes! Complete with multiple options for outdoor sitting and gathering, including a screened porch and a private dock, Tarnmoor embodies all of the elements necessary to provide guests with an iconic Northwoods lake stay.

This authentic log cabin features an open main-level floor plan, with its individual nooks carefully combined to provide distinctly functional spaces within its openness — all centered around a wood-burning stove and native stone hearth wall. Extensively remodeled in 2024, great care was employed to ensure the cabin strikes the perfect balance of modern amenities and function, with a crisp, timeless aesthetic that speaks to the legendary history and charm of the Northwoods forest in which it sits. Upstairs, a generous master suite greets guests with a full window-wall overlooking the lake and the Sawtooth Mountains, with their enchanted ridgeline silhouetted with layers of majestic, towering red and white pines. This master king bedroom features an abundant, spa-like bathroom, complete with a walk-in shower and a free-standing soaker tub overlooking the same calming views as the bedroom itself. Two additional bedrooms sit side-by-side on the second level, and share a second spacious full bathroom. With screened porch access directly from two of the bedrooms, a gas fireplace in the master bedroom, and central air conditioning furnishing all three, Tarnmoor’s bedrooms are as comfortable on those joyous warm summer days as they are cozy on the coldest of winter nights.

Outside, the abundance that is woven into Tarnmoor’s DNA continues … Multiple sitting and gathering areas await, with both a covered screened porch on the second level, and a generous main-level deck located right out the back door that overlooks the water and mountains. With generally no other dwellings in sight — and surrounded by its own spacious 6 acres of northwoods forest and meadow — the magic of the morning stillness at sunrise easily causes Tarnmoor’s guests to feel far more secluded than the short 10-minute drive to the village of Lutsen might suggest. Add the lakeside sitting area, firepit, and a private dock that’s perfect for launching daily fishing and paddling adventures, and the combined experience of a stay at Tarnmoor has all the makings for memories that will last a lifetime.

Tarnmoor is located on one of the most legendary and spectacular sections of the entire North Shore. Hundreds of miles of Sawtooth Mountain trails (hiking in the summer, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling in the winter) are conveniently accessible — with the groomed cross-country trails of the Norpine Trail System just a short 3-minute drive away, and the famous Caribou and LTTA Snowmobile Trail System accessible directly from the cabin. And within a 30-minute drive, everything the North Shore is known for is also easily accessible: world-class hiking, fishing, paddling, biking trails, skiing, state parks, galleries, local restaurants, NorthHouse Folk School, and a vibrant live music scene. After all, Tarnmoor sits in the heart of Cook County and near Grand Marais, which was named by Travel & Leisure magazine as "America's Best Small Lake Town" in 2023!

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NorthLight Lodging is a family-operated, boutique hospitality operation consisting of an intimate selection of guest cabins along Lake Superior’s North Shore in northern Minnesota. Ranging in size from 1 to 4 bedrooms — and all sitting between the village of Lutsen and the charming harbor town of Grand Marais — NorthLight's properties are all situated to allow for convenient daily outings and adventures but outfitted in ways that beckon to never leave the cabin! Each cabin has been curated with painstaking attention to detail. Our goal in designing, crafting, and appointing our cabins is to embody all the subtle enchantment of the North Shore region we so love. We aspire to offer incomparably welcoming spaces — cared for with meticulous attention to detail — that foster inspiration, connection, and wonder for all who visit.