Title: Wildwood Cottage, Duluth, private wooded retreat on the North Shore Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Wildwood Cottage, Duluth, private wooded retreat on the North Shore Riverside holiday home with kitchen and fireplace ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31760000/31759200/31759191/2d4461e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31760000/31759200/31759191/0da4b9bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31760000/31759200/31759191/8e6d941e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31760000/31759200/31759191/d3497241.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31760000/31759200/31759191/aa35c1b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the woods, Wildwood Cottage offers a serene retreat with Scandinavian Modern design and easy access. Unwind by the fire pit, explore 80-plus acres of forested state land on walking trails to Sucker River or play lawn games on site. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61320 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Fireplace - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Wildwood Cottage, Duluth, private wooded retreat on the North Shore Wildwood Cottage is a newly built, Scandinavian Modern designed, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom retreat, nestled into the woods. There are 80-plus acres of forested state land to the south of the property with a walking trail from the cottage to the Sucker River. Located 20 minutes from Canal Park and Downtown Duluth, 5 minutes to Stoney Point and Knife River Marina Beach, and 10 minutes to Brighton Beach makes this a fabulous location one mile north of Lake Superior and the North Shore Scenic Drive (Grandma's Marathon route). The home is all on one level, with easy access on grade, plus all doors are 3 feet wide. The floors are all hand-stenciled, and original artwork by area artists fill the cottage. One bathroom has a tub/shower combination unit, the second bathroom a good sized shower. Outdoors has plenty of area for lawn games, plus a fire pit and chairs out front. All firewood and gas grill provided. The x-long twin beds are very comfy for adults, as well as for children. Board games, blue-ray DVD player and Smart TV with lots of movies, will easily help when you just want to chill out. The kitchen is fully outfitted with almost anything you would need and your hosts live just 1100 feet away and will easily accommodate anything that you may need. Hi Speed Wi-Fi ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Free firewood - Garden - Gas grill - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the city centre - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the marina - On a river ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sledding nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,320 square feet ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103090000/103080300/103080210/9212cfc7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sisu Shores: Lakefront Home with Private Beach and Wood Burning Sauna Lakeside - Lester Park - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 50 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=103080210&PinnedHotelID=103080210&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33493700/33493641/c39044a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### North Shore Timber Home! 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OWNERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CHARGE A LATE CHECK OUT OR EXCESSIVE CLEANING FEE. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Wildwood Cottage Duluth North Shore Private Wooded Retreat House Wildwood Cottage Shore Private Wooded Retreat House Wildwood Cottage Duluth North Shore Private Wooded Retreat Wildwood Cottage Shore Private Wooded Retreat Wildwood Cottage Duluth North Shore Private Wooded Retreat House Wildwood Cottage Shore Private Wooded Retreat House Wildwood Cottage Duluth North Shore Private Wooded Retreat Wildwood Cottage Duluth North Shore Private Wooded Retreat House Wildwood Cottage Shore Private Wooded Retreat House Wildwood Cottage Duluth North Shore Private Wooded Retreat Wildwood Cottage Shore Private Wooded Retreat ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C46.93970%2C-91.86441&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ft0c0ddELpoOWmTXM5DGS6pxhDU=) Duluth, MN #### What's nearby - Tom's Historic Logging Camp - 12 min drive - 4.0 miles - Glensheen Historic Estate - 31 min drive - 18.5 miles - University of Minnesota Duluth - 33 min drive - 19.8 miles - Aerial Lift Bridge - 36 min drive - 22.3 miles - Miller Hill Mall - 42 min drive - 24.3 miles #### Getting around - Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 35 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Russ Kendall's Smokehouse - ‬11 min drive - ‪New Scenic Cafe - ‬10 min drive - ‪Larsmont Trading Post - ‬12 min drive - ‪Gill's Cheese & Smokehouse - ‬12 min drive - ‪Ledge Rock Grille - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Wildwood Cottage, Duluth, private wooded retreat on the North Shore pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Wildwood Cottage, Duluth, private wooded retreat on the North Shore ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Wildwood Cottage, Duluth, private wooded retreat on the North Shore ? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Wildwood Cottage, Duluth, private wooded retreat on the North Shore located? > Located in the heart of Duluth, this holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Lake Superior and within 6 miles (10 km) of Tom's Historic Logging Camp and French River Hatchery. Knife River Beach and McQuade Small Craft Harbor are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Wildwood Cottage, Duluth, private wooded retreat on the North Shore Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 108 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristin J. 22 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Up North Paradise Immersed in nature, this cottage provided the perfect setting for our family to connect and reset! ##### Kristin J. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samantha J. 29 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay!! We had the most wonderful time at the cottage! The waterfalls were a short walk and so beautiful. The cottage was very clean and a short drive from the highway making it easy to trek into Duluth or Two Harbors.Thank you Rita and Amy for sharing your beautiful property with us. ##### Samantha J. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn H. 17 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### tranquil Wonderful place the find peace and tranquility. ##### Dawn H. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marty C. 18 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We enjoyed our stay. This was our third year here for family weekend. ##### Marty C. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda N. 4 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous Property..peaceful We loved everything about the property, the decor, cleanliness, fire pit, grill..something to do for everyone, hosts were so pleasant, will definitely be back.. ##### Linda N. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Betsy S. 5 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful stay Third time at this lovely cottage! ##### Betsy S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Todd M., Buffalo, MN 13 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great time at Wildwood Cottage Great stay! Perfect for our family. Location was great to reach attractions on the north shore. ##### Todd M. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erik O. 1 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 10/10 Beautiful and well designed cottage. Pristine with everything we needed. Great proximity to Duluth but also state parks and locations up the shore. The owners helped us get our fire started in the freezing cold! So awesome. Strongly recommended. ##### Erik O. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shel S. 31 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous hideaway in the woods Perfect accommodations for our North Shore getaway. The house was pristine and had everything we needed. The location is close enough to Duluth to enjoy activities in the city and easily come back “home” to a campfire in the woods, as well as being already on the way up the north shore for hiking and sightseeing. We will definitely stay here again! ##### Shel S. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna K. 6 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to visit Clean place and the personalized guide was handy to visit the many attractions in the Deluth area. Friendly host We enjoy our stay ##### Anna K. Stayed 4 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Doreen P. 14 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### It was a great place The house and the yard was very relaxing ##### Doreen P. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashley V. 28 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nestled In The Woods We had a great stay at Wildwood Cottage! This is one of the most organized, clean, and well laid out Vrbo properties we have stayed in. The attention to detail was immaculate and the cottage was super cozy. Amy and Rita were great hosts and we can’t wait to stay again! ##### Ashley V. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marianne N. 16 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing experience This property was private, clean and well prepared! We loved it so much, we were happy to stay there rather than go out! It is quite a way from town and we LOVED it! Best place we’ve stayed so far. Definitely going back again-our hostesses are wonderful! ##### Marianne N. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liam M. 5 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great for a family getaway We had a wonderful weekend away at Wildwood. The cottage is comfortable and inviting, situated in a winter wonderland with hiking and snow shoeing with our young kids. ##### Liam M. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa R. 11 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A perfect place to stay! Wildwood Cottage was the perfect place to stay for my family’s trip to the Duluth area! The house had everything we needed and it was so nice to relax each evening after a busy day of checking out the local attractions. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Duluth! ##### Melissa R. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lorrie A. 23 Oct 2018 #### Exception hospitality! Cozy, family friend cottage in the peaceful wood. Looking forward to returning for another getaway in the future! ##### Lorrie A. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristina B. 5 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Snowy stay We had a wonderful stay with lots of snow! The kitchen had everything we needed, best of the rental properties we have stayed at. Amy and Rita are wonderful hosts. ##### Kristina B. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marilyn R. 18 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome stay! We cannot say enough about our stay at Wildwood Cottage! The cottage was beautiful and everything in order when we arrived. We loved taking the walk down to the river and enjoying the peace and beauty of the area. It was a perfect spot to stay in the middle of all the places we enjoyed visiting. Would definitely stay again if we are in the area! ##### Marilyn R. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marla D. 13 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Another perfect Northshore stay We have stayed at this property multiple times. It is immaculately maintained, comfortable and quiet. Will likely return again! ##### Marla D. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jess Y., Sioux Falls 1 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful cabin We absolutely loved the cabin and property. The hosts are amazingly accommodating and communicative! We will definitely be back if they will have us. ##### Jess Y. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeremy F., Overland Park, Kansas 17 Jun 2018 #### Cozy Wilderness Cottage We had a wonderful experience! Great for kids, hiking, and beautiful scenery. Owners were great, and they have a great vision to continuously improve guest experiences over time. Great place! ##### Jeremy F. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### christine p. 28 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Oasis in the woods We had a marvelous time during our stay. The kids loved running around the property, napping on the couch by the big window, and we adored the distance to/from all of the surrounding communities. ##### christine p. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denise P. 30 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Friends get-a-way We loved our stay at Wildwood Cottage. It was very welcoming, and furnished with everything we could possibly need. It was the perfect location to go up to North Shore activities or make the quick trip to Duluth. ##### Denise P. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marty C. 15 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 2023 Super Bowl Weekend This was our second time staying here and plan to return next year. ##### Marty C. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shawn C. 11 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful property with all the comforts of home The house was clean, organized, and well-stocked with everything we could possibly need. It was even better than pictured, I loved the decor. The owners were friendly and helpful. We will stay here again if travel brings us back that way. ##### Shawn C. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023