Escape to this 3-bedroom/2-bath haven, nestled on 3 wooded acres near I-35. With a cozy living space featuring a gas fireplace and wood floors, unwind in the beautiful sunroom or indulge in games at the large game room with pool table and big-screen TV. Enjoy outdoor relaxation on the patio with grill or rejuvenate at the wood-burning sauna.
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Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62197 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Jay Cooke Park and Spirit Mtn Retreat with wood-burning sauna and game room
Enjoy this gorgeous 3 bedroom/2 bath home located on a beautiful setting on 3 wooded acres at the end of a dead-end road close to I-35. The home is located near many great activities, such as 3 miles from the Willard Munger State Trail, 4 miles from the Duluth Traverse bike trails, 3 miles from the Superior Hiking trail, 4 miles from Jay Cooke State Park, and 9 miles from Spirit Mountain. The home is also only a short 15-minute drive to the Craft District and Lake Superior.
This private home has a master suite on one side with a large master bathroom, complete with a tiled walk-in shower and a large closet. On the other side of the home, there are two bedrooms (one with two twin beds and one with a queen bed). There is a full bath located by these bedrooms and near the living room area. Enjoy the open living space with a gas fireplace, cozy leather furniture, and wood floors. There is a high-end kitchen with a fridge, dishwasher, microwave, oven/range, and coffee pot along with a dining space to relax and eat. Off of the living room/kitchen area is a beautiful sunroom where you can enjoy a good book, game night, or shut the door to get work done. The garage is a large game room with a pool table, ping pong table, foosball table, a 5000-game arcade machine, and a big-screen TV. Out back there is a patio with a grill and patio table to enjoy the large backyard. Newly added is a large wood-burning sauna with a changing room for you to kick back, relax, and unwind. There are two security cameras outside to protect the property and our guests. The home is warm and cozy and we hope you can make it feel like your own during your stay. (Side note: absolutely no parties or events allowed. All guests over 6 must get host approval during booking.)
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Sauna
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
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
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Foosball table
Table tennis
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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
About the area
Esko is home to this holiday home. Esko Historical Society Museum and Carlton County Historical Society are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Encore Performing Arts Center and Gary New Duluth Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Riverside Park and Dungeon's End. Visit our Esko travel guide
Is Jay Cooke Park and Spirit Mtn Retreat with wood-burning sauna and game room pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Jay Cooke Park and Spirit Mtn Retreat with wood-burning sauna and game room ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Jay Cooke Park and Spirit Mtn Retreat with wood-burning sauna and game room ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Jay Cooke Park and Spirit Mtn Retreat with wood-burning sauna and game room ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Jay Cooke Park and Spirit Mtn Retreat with wood-burning sauna and game room located?
This family-friendly Esko holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Esko Historical Society Museum and Northridge Park. Thomson Town Hall is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.
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Jay Cooke Park and Spirit Mtn Retreat with wood-burning sauna and game room Reviews
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Property was great!!! Location was good for a weekend in Duluth, check in process was easy and property was ready early!!!! Mark and Jamie were easy to communicate with as well. Would recommend!!
Beautiful home, well-stocked kitchen and baths, cozy living space, and fun entertainment options. We felt at home immediately and we are already planning our return trip. The open floor plan worked well for our family member who uses mobility aids. Thanks for a fantastic stay!
We had a wonderful 3 night stay. The house was immaculate and well stocked. The location is private and very quiet. We especially loved the large kitchen and master bath. The game room was phenomenal and would be perfect for family/group gatherings of all ages. Mark and Jamie were great with communicating and the check-in/out was a breeze. We look forward to staying again in the future. Thanks for letting us stay at your amazing house!
Beautiful setting. Great hosts. Ultra clean. Well-equipped kitchen.
Great location close to hiking to Jay Cooke and good restaurants in Duluth.
Nothing but good things to say.
This home is AMAZING! Beautifully decorated, clean, updated, and perfect for a family stay. The bonus game room was perfect for the teenagers and we all had plenty of space and bathrooms to be really comfortable. We didn't use the sauna but it was like a picture from a magazine! It was so cute and cozy. Would definitely stay again.
Trip to Duluth area and a college tour. Location is close enough to downtown (~20 minutes), very close to Jay Cooke State park, 10 minutes to Cloquet for groceries, gas, etc.. The house is a great layout, very comfortable and simply set up well. Great communication with the owners. Will definitely stay again if we are in the area.
We had a 15 hour drive into Esko and the minute we walked into the house, all of the stress from the drive instantly melted away. The house was beautiful, homey, safe, and so much fun. Mark and Jamie checked in on us to make sure things were going well, too, and that was incredibly kind. If we’re coming back to the area, we will for sure come back to this wonderful place!
Beautiful home with a nice open layout for gathering and spending time together, with a large kitchen table with plenty of room to comfortable eat and play games together.Lots of thoughtful touches made us feel right at home, like plenty of soft blankets, a basket of paperbacks, thick fluffy towels, a large game room, a gas fireplace to warm ourselves after a day of skiing, a spacious wood-burning sauna, laundry facilities, a very quiet dishwasher, a tea kettle for the stove, a coffee grinder, a full-length mirror in the master bath, shampoo/conditioner/body wash in the showers, a spacious mudroom, and noise proofing between the game room and the rest of the house. We were guests during Christmas, and the Christmas decorations and Christmas tree lights on an automatic timer were such a lovely surprise. What a fantastic find this home is! We can't wait to return.
This was by far one of the BEST VRBOs we’ve stayed at!! The house is nestled at the end of a quiet road, but has the feel of being set back in the woods. From the beautiful decor to the extreme cleanliness to all of the thoughtful touches in between, you will feel as though you are staying at a house straight from Pinterest! This house is located near Jay Cooke State Park, a must see, as well as, an hour and a half or so drive to Gooseberry Falls, Split Rock Lighthouse, Tettegouche State Park and Black Rock Beach. Lastly, check-in and check out was a breeze! You won’t regret staying here!
We had a great visit to Esko! We decided on this property for all the amenities it offered and it did not disappoint! We came up with family friends to watch the UMD basketball team play. We only left to watch games and to go to Pedro's Mexican restaurant which was a tip from the owners. We enjoyed our time relaxing and playing cards. The kids loved the game room. We definitely will book again!
Quiet location near the outdoor activities we wanted to do & an easy drive to Duluth. Very clean and well stocked and having a grill & game room was great! Easy check-in process and the neighborhood felt very safe. Would definitely stay again!
The beautiful and well-appointed home was a great base for our son's wedding. Everything we needed and more! Exactly as advertised! Hosts were always responsive, thanks Mark and Jamie!!
This property was beautiful and the decor was everything! The game room in the garage was a fun touch and the living room was great for movies. The kitchen was well stocked and very clean. The owners were very nice and considerate throughout the whole process as well!!!