Grand Marais is located on the far tip of northern Minnesota, and it happens to be one of the most photogenic places you will ever find in the state. It is a magnet for all kinds of travelers, given that it has a nice combination of things that you can do and see. The Gunflint Trail is always busy with hikers, bikers, and canoeists and for those who don’t have a heart for the outdoors, there is a full array of comfort in the art galleries, bistros, and the gift shops available in the region. In simple terms, Grand Marais has something for everyone. On where to stay in Grand Marais, Minnesota, you have a myriad of options at your disposal, including the ones listed below.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status. recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on February 05, 2024.
Vacation rentals
1. East Bay Suites (from USD 151)
Waking up to beautiful views of green grass and calm lake waters are some of the pleasantries that come with staying at East Bay Suites in Grand Marais. The accommodation options in this facility not only offer the great views, but also comes with spacious rooms that feature a large sitting area, fully equipped kitchen, a dining area, microwave, and a private bathroom with a shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. For some outdoor adventure, and depending on your time of visit, you will have the pleasure of going biking or skiing in the mountains.
East Bay Suites
Address: 21 East Wisconsin Street
22.18 km (13.8 mi) from Judge C.R. Magney State Park
2. Gunflint Lodge (from USD 130)
It is a simple lodge, but one that will be a true paradise for outdoor lovers. The lodge is located 70km (43.4miles) along the Gunflint Trail, which makes it a wilderness resort, but one with access to the south shore of Lake Gunflint. The cabins have well-furnished sleeping areas fitted with king and queen beds, a living room with a fireplace, a full kitchen, a private sauna, and indoor and outdoor tabs – depending on the units you choose. Further icing on the cake is the fact that you will have access to kayaks, canoes, paddleboards and hiking trails, as well as guided naturalist activities as part of your accommodation package.
Gunflint Lodge
Address: 143 South Gunflint Lake
59.8 km (37.2 mi) from Judge C.R. Magney State Park
3. Poplar Creek Guesthouse B&B (from USD 120)
Think of Poplar Creek Guesthouse B&B as a river lodge nicely nestled inside a natural forest and with private beach access. All rooms have spacious dining areas, a private deck, a kitchen and a private bathroom with extras such as bathrobes, free toiletries, and slippers. There is also a flat-screen TV with satellite channels in each room. Shared amenities for guest’s comfort and convenience include a sun terrace, a barbeque, and free Wi-Fi.
Poplar Creek Guesthouse
Address: 11 Poplar Creek Drive
39.62 km (24.7 mi) from Judge C.R. Magney State Park
Apartments
4. The Lighthouse: a loft studio apartment (from USD 181)
The Lighthouse is located right at the heart of Grand Marais, and this puts you just a block from everything – restaurants, shops, transportation, etc. It is a one-bed studio apartment featuring a queen bed, galley kitchen, a dining area with a custom dining table, tile shower and bathroom, LCD TV with satellite channels and Bluray and coffee-making facilities. The kitchen is fully stocked and it has all the appliances, including utensils you may need to prepare homemade meals. And from inside the house, you will be treated to wonderful views of the harbor or the lake, depending on whether you are in the bedroom or in the seating area.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
great light and views in the apartmentsweet little one-roomed place with a great view of the lake and town from the bedthe lighthouse is an attractive comfortable space perched high affording a view of the lakethe studio room with kitchenette is magical and fits right into grand marais' artsy and outdoorsy communitysmall space with a comfy bed great windows and deckCleanliness:
very clean convenient and cozyvery clean and has everything you needtodd's place is clean and lovelyit is very well equipped and very cleanthe space felt clean bright and energetic to both of usHost:
todd was very responsive to our questionsa lovely hosttodd and susan are excellent hoststodd and susan miller were wonderful hoststodd’s a super responsive and helpful hostRead more reviewsLocation:
great location to shops and restaurantsthe location is great you can walk most placesbeautiful studio in a great locationthe location was quiet but an easy walk to restaurants and shopswithin walking distance to everything in grand marais
5. New downtown apartment (from USD 159)
This is a newly renovated single bedroom apartment conveniently located in downtown Grand Marais, implying that you will have great access to all the action in Grand Marais. It is in a private and quiet location, with everything you will ever need for a decent stay. The living room is tastefully furnished, and the kitchen will be fully stocked for your entire stay duration. There is private access for the guests, as well as private parking, hence, no hassles in coming in or out of the place. It is very convenient if you are looking for a nice but quiet place right within downtown.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
well appointed 1 bed/1 sofa bed space with nice kitchen and big internet enabled tvsunny with two big south facing windows in the kitchen and living areasthe house is very clean; it has a full kitchen and bathroom and the wifi signal is strongben’s place is great the whole space is very updated with a beautiful kitchen bathroom and bedroomthe apartment was clean and had all the amenities we needed to have a relaxing timeCleanliness:
clean and so comfortablespace was clean and smelled fresh/neutralvery clean comfortable and spaciousthe apartment was very clean and comfortablesuper clean and everything is nice and newHost:
friendly and accommodating hostbenjamin was very quick with his responses and a great hosthe was a great host toobenjamin was a great host he was super fast at responding to any of my questionsbenjamin was very responsive and went out of his way to make us feel at homeRead more reviewsLocation:
terrific location within walking distance to downtownloved the location being so close in walking distancegreat location to walk to townthe location is awesomethe location is walkable around the village which was great
6. Contemporary two-bedroom apartment (from USD 259)
This apartment is also conveniently located in the heart of Grand Marais downtown and it comes with two beds and three baths, giving it the capacity to comfortably sleep up to six guests. The living room is nicely furnished with a cozy couch. The kitchen comes equipped with a cooker, refrigerator, and a microwave, as well as enough utensils for your cooking needs during your stay. It also has locked entry for any guest who would have the need for extra storage for larger items such as bikes and coolers. And on top of everything, when you are inside the apartment, you will be treated to very nice views of Lake Superior and downtown.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
it was extremely clean the furnishings were nice and comfortablecomfortable beds nice linens and towels and a great tv (prime video access to netflix hulu etcthe beds were comfy and we were able to watching some great moviesthe beds were comfortable toofelt very comfortable and had all we needed for making meals in the kitchenCleanliness:
clean and comfythis apartment is super clean comfortable and spaciouswould highly recommend staying here it’s clean and spaciousthe apartment is super clean modern stylish and comfortablewonderful apartment - clean modern airy and comfortableHost:
the host ben was very responsive to our questionsbenjamin was an amazing hostbenjamin was very helpful always responding quickly to questionssuper quick responses from benjamin when we had any questions was really helpful when planning our triphe was very helpful and accommodating to our needsRead more reviewsLocation:
great space- close to townexcellent location in grand marais within walking distance to everything in downtownan easy few minute walk to downtownbeautiful place centrally located in the heart of grand maraisthe location is very close to the center of grand marais
7. Superior one-bedroom apartment (from USD 176)
This is a fully furnished one-bedroom apartment in Grand Marais with easy access to downtown, Grand Marais Art Colony, North House Folk School, Lake Superior, downtown and a myriad of parks and trails in the area. The apartment has a fully stocked kitchen with all the appliances and utensils you may need to prepare your meals during your stay. The apartment also offers games and DVDs for your entertainment during those days when you desire to have a quiet night, and there is also a front porch where you can always relax in the evening following a long day of traversing the Grand Marais trails.
Top guest reviews
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you can even enjoy views of lake superior while eating breakfast and plotting your adventures for the dayliked having a full kitchen (no dishwasher)a kitchen to cook in a patio to relax on and tidy rooms for sleeping and hanging outperfect size for 2 people with comfortable bed and kitchen/living room separatethe evenings were cool and we slept well on very comfortable bedsCleanliness:
very clean and effortless staysuper clean well outfittedthe apartment is really clean and cozygood prices very clean the decor was greatthis apartment is spotless well-equipped and warmly decoratedHost:
friendly owners and responded quickly to any questionsthe owner is very easy to communicateextremely nice rooms with a fantastic hostthat was very nice and friendly touchhosts are easy to communicate with and made our stay so nice we plan to returnRead more reviewsLocation:
nice location within easy walking distance to towneasy walk to everythingthe location is really great and everything is in walking distancegreat location to drive for trailsit’s close to the little downtown of grand marais a lovely short walking distance
8. Apartment with a view of Lake Superior (from USD 293)
This two-bedroom apartment is located in the heart of Grand Marais, and it is ideal for a family vacation in the region. It is incredibly spacious, clean, and fully furnished. From both the bedrooms, guests will have amazing views of Grand Marais downtown, as well as the beautiful Lake Superior. The kitchen has all the essentials that a family may need for fixing quick meals, and the living room comes with a comfy sofa set and flat-screen television. One of the bedrooms has a queen bed, while the other one has a twin bed, with each of them having bathrooms with the necessary supplies. Though all types of guests will find a true home in this apartment, it will make a perfect vacation rental for families.
Top guest reviews
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there is a nice tv with a variety of apps and also wifiyou get a nice view of town & the lake from the living room windowsbest pull out sofa bed we’ve ever slept inlots of air movement make this cool and comfortable even in the heat of summerhis apartment is beautiful very clean open design with beautiful views of lake superiorCleanliness:
super clean newly remodeled spacethe space was very cleanit was clean and invitingben's place is clean and nicely remodeledapartment was modern clean and cozyHost:
ben your host is superben was a great host- highly responsivebenjamin is a quick and responsive hosthost was very nice and the check in was greatthis is the place to stay in grand marais benjamin is an amazing host that cares about his rentersRead more reviewsLocation:
great location and nice placegreat location and nice placegreat location easy to findeasy access to everything we wanted to walk togreat location within walking distance of almost all grand marais attractions
9. Cozy Grand Marais apartment
It is a clean, comfortable and private apartment located minutes away from Lake Superior, YMCA, North House Folk School, restaurants and lots of trails and parks. Attractions such as National Forest, inland lakes, and the Boundary Waters Wilderness are all within driving distances, making this one-bedroom apartment greatly convenient for adventure seekers in Grand Marais. The bedroom has a queen bed, while the kitchen is well equipped with appliances and utensils to help you prepare your home meals. The living area is decently sized, and fitted with a comfortable couch and two chairs. There is a lot of space outdoors, and you will surely enjoy the views as well as the fresh breeze coming from Lake Superior.
Grand Marais, Minnesota, United States
22.46 km (14.0 mi) from Judge C.R. Magney State ParkTop guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
we enjoyed our stay at around the corner - it was cozy and welcomingCleanliness:
everything was very cleanit was extremely clean and comfortablethe room is cleanjennifer's place was very comfortable clean and just perfect in every waythis place was very clean and had everything we needed to cook meals and make snacksHost:
jennifer is a wonderful host and provides a cozy home in grand maraisjennifer as a host is incredible excellent response times and great suggestions for hikes in the areajennifer is a very nice hostcute place very helpful hostjennifer was a generous responsive and knowledgeable hostRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is greatthe location is great a 10-15 minute walk from downtown grand maraiscute and cozy place to staygreat location if you are taking a class at the folk schoolcute place with loads of personality
10. Beautiful log cabin (from USD 171)
Lutsen Log Lodge 14 is a beautiful three-bedroom cabin located on Ski Hill Road. The cabin has two levels, with the main level housing two private bedrooms and a bathroom. The second level has a master bedroom with a private bath as well as a jetted tub. There is an open kitchen area with all the appliances and utensils needed for meal preparation. The kitchen area opens up to a living area where there are a gas fireplace and a small entertainment center.
Top guest reviews
Cleanliness:
it was clean and tidythe cabin was clean comfortable and beautifulreally nice cabin very comfortable and cleanthe inside was nice clean and so cozy perfect fall weekend to be on the north shorewe all enjoyed our stay this week at cabin 14 it was quiet and cleanRead more reviewsLocation:
very comfortable cabin close to lutsengreat location easy to get on and off 61 close to all parksgreat location to walk to north shore winery or drive to lutsen mountainbeautiful cabin and location but had some one time unusual issuesawesome place close to the ski resort will definitely be back
Enjoy your stay in Grand Marais
If you are in need of a place to stay in Grand Marais, Minnesota, then the above options should suffice. Whether you prefer staying in vacation rentals or apartments, the above will give you the comfort and convenience you need for a decent stay.
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