Log home, Lake view, near trails, Peaceful, Sauna

Enjoy a scenic piece of the North Shore in this beautiful full log home. Conveniently located near many trails and parks, it is the perfect home away from home to explore the best the area has to offer. Sit by wood stove in the winter or out on one of the decks to view the lake or passing wildlife. Prepare a meal in our fully stocked kitchen or enjoy our propane grill out on the deck. After a day of exploring, take a relaxing wood fired sauna to end the day in true northwoods style. The space The thing we like most about this cabin is how peaceful we feel when we enter it. The spacious and beautiful interior make it an easy place to stay for a while. The surrounding forest and large white pine are a natural frame for the view of Lake Superior that we get to enjoy from the front of the home and deck. There are so many trails right in the area and within a 5-20 minute drive. Gitche Gami paved trail is across the hwy from our driveway providing a nice bike ride to Split Rock Lighthouse state park just 5 miles away. The Superior Hiking Trail and Split Rock Wilds mtn bike trail are within 1/2 mile of the cabin. Tettegouche State Park and Palisade head are 10 minutes away. The nearest public beach access is on the mouth of the Beaver River in Beaver Bay about 2 miles away. The driveway to our property is a partially steep 1/2 mile long shared gravel road. Our personal drive is framed with trees and then opens up to expose the yard and home. Upon entering the cabin, there is an area for shoes and coats that opens up into the kitchen, living, and dining area. The kitchen has a microwave, refrigerator with lower freezer, double sink, gas stove top and oven, drip coffee maker and is fully stocked with dishes and utensils for cooking. There is a lot of counter space. The dining area has a 6 seat table. The living room has a couch with two reclining elements, a separate reclining chair and a rocking chair to enjoy the wood stove with wood provided or watch a dvd. The main floor bedroom has a queen bed and dressers. The bathroom has a bathtub/shower and double sink. Upstairs in the open loft you will find boards games, a queen bed, single bed, double futon, and extra sheets and blankets. There is an upper balcony facing into the back of the property as well as a front deck facing the lake with propane grill with provided propane, picnic table, and adirondack chairs in the warm months. There is a firepit outside. Wood can be purchased at gas stations or road side stands. Sometimes we have some available from a tree that blew down on the property but no guarantees on that. Heat is kept at 55 degrees with combination propane heat. You are welcome to raise the thermostat or use the wood stove to enjoy the full log cabin experience. Everything inside is provided except personal items and food. We do provide salt, pepper, oil, coffee, and misc other basic items. Guest access You'll have private access to our personal driveway, lawn around the cabin and firepit area. Other things to note 4WD or all wheel drive is needed in the winter to access the cabin. We do have it plowed but plan accordingly in case there is a winter storm forecast. It can take a while for the plow service to get there. There is no WiFi, AC or TV service. There is a DVD player available. We do have ceiling fans and moveable oscillating fans available. Keeping the shades and windows closed during the day and open at night helps when it’s hot out. The Sauna is wood fired and seats up to 4 adults. We provide wood and firestarter. The lights are run off of a rechargeable battery. Instructions, batteries for lights, and water bucket are kept by the microwave in the kitchen. Towels and robes are in the main floor bedroom along with small sitting towels in the sauna. There is a wood box on the deck of the sauna that you can load with wood from the wood shed and has kindling and matches.