“HEMLOCK YURT” (near Duluth, MN)

JUST 20 MINUTES OUTSIDE OF DULUTH ON THE BORDER OF JAY COOKE STATE PARK. Enjoy this tranquil yurt nestled in the trees overlooking a mowed meadow, providing a hybrid experience between camping and staying in a cabin, or ‘glamping’. You’ll be surrounded by nature and wildlife, sheltered by the canvas ‘yurt’ and sleeping in a comfortable king bed. There is a small solar power system in the yurt and shared porta-potty (~100 yards from yurt). Guests provide necessary water for their stay. The space The "Hemlock Yurt" is a 20ft diameter (roughly 315sq ft) Colorado Yurt Co. yurt built on a solid insulated platform. It is located on the border of Jay Cooke State Park, nestled in the trees overlooking a farm field. The Yurt is located a short walk (approximately 300 yards) from where you’ll be parking your car. A small cart is provided to bring your bags back to the yurt. If you are coming and going after dark, we recommend bringing a flashlight. Grounds are kept intentionally dark for star gazing. Please Note: This yurt has a propane stove that is used for heat only in the shoulder season months of May and October. It is disconnected and shut off June-Sept, as heat is not needed during these months. About the Property: The property is a mix of fields & forest. It borders Jay Cooke State Park, a deep ravine and neighboring farm fields. WHAT TO EXPECT STAYING IN A YURT: Our yurts provide a hybrid experience between camping and staying in a cabin, or ‘glamping’. Combining the best of both, you’re surrounded by nature and wildlife, sheltered by the canvas ‘yurt’ and sleeping in a comfortable bed ( bedding provided). A solar power battery provides power for ambient lighting, a place to charge phones and plug in provided fan. A small washing station is provided just outside the yurt for hand washing/brushing teeth. Guests supply necessary water for their stay. BATHROOM(PORTA-POTTY): The yurt doesn’t have a bathroom. There is a port-potty, approximately ~100 yards from yurt. This is shared with other yurts on property. Behind the yurt we provide a small washing station for light washing and teeth brushing. Guests supply necessary water. NO SHOWERS: There are NO showers. Guests often take advantage of area lakes and rivers to rinse off. MEAL PLANNING/FOOD STORAGE/EATING: Food is NOT permitted in yurt due to wildlife. Please check out our guidebook on the AirBNB app for excellent local places to eat. We do not allow camp cook stoves, due to fire dangers. NO fires permitted on the property. BEVERAGES: Unlike food, beverages are permitted in yurt. Guest access Guest will have access to yurt, meadow and porta potty. Trails on property lead to our other rentals. Please respect the privacy of other guest and do not explore near their rentals. Please inquire, we will gladly show you unoccupied rentals if you’re interested. Please respect neighboring properties and do not go down other driveways or enter neighbors fields. Other things to note Guests bring in their own water. With proximity to nature, you may experience some insects in yurt. In addition to regular cleaning, we have deterrents in place to deter. Fall guests may experience seasonal insects (ladybugs/cluster flies) around dome in spite of regular cleaning to minimize nuisance. We recommend you bring a flashlight, bug spray, sun screen, extra pair of shoes/sandels, rain gear, long sleeve shirt/pants (hat/gloves) for at night.