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LESTER RIVER PINES Home • Privacy • Sauna • Pond • River • Dog Friendly

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
6 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Duluth, MN
  • University of Minnesota Duluth
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Glensheen Historic Estate
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Aerial Lift Bridge
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the area

Duluth

On river.You'll find Lester River and Lakewood Town Hall within a 15-minute walk of this Duluth vacation home. Hawk Ridge and Lester Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of Minnesota Duluth - 16 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Glensheen Historic Estate - 16 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center - 20 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Aerial Lift Bridge - 21 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Miller Hill Mall - 26 min drive - 21.3 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Billy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tavern on the Hill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Black Woods Grill & Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Qdoba Mexican Eats - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

LESTER RIVER PINES Home • Privacy • Sauna • Pond • River • Dog Friendly

15 minutes from Canal Park lies a 5-bedroom home on 20 acres nestled in the pines overlooking the Lester River and pond. After your ski/bike/hike, come home to a relaxing view of the pond and wildlife. Enjoy coffee each morning from our expansive deck. Warm up next to our fireplaces or outdoor fire pit. A short drive away from Lake Superior, the North Shore, and a plethora of activities in Duluth. Large gatherings require prior approval.

As a dedicated family-owned business, we take great pride in going above and beyond for our guests. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we are committed to delivering an exceptional experience every time you visit!

- Dog-friendly.
- Breathtaking views.
- Designed for relaxation and rejuvenation.
- Events allowed.
- Other Homes are available for larger groups or multi-family events.
- Various discounts for guests on local experiences.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

~ $35 per dog, per night. Pets are not allowed on furniture or bedding and should not be left unattended. Pet hair/stains = $100 minimum cleaning fee.
No smoking or vaping on-premises.
No events without prior approval.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: No Cats!

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Events must be approved before reservation.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: Events must be approved before reservation.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50. Note from host: Events must be approved before reservation. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

LESTER RIVER PINES Home • Privacy • Sauna • Pond • River • Dog Friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kathy j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was perfect!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location and amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsi D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property in a great location. Easy launch point to Duluth and Two Harbors. Great size - housed 8 adults and 6 children comfortably with lots of room for the kids to run around outside and downstairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wade A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent in almost every way.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was perfectly suitable for my family of 13. Plenty of space. The kids loved taking the boats onto the pond.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

Everything was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the house. Is absolutely beautiful! We would and will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property seemed some secluded, but it was not that far from the activities we want to participate in and the things we wanted to see while in Duluth. We did eat at the house and the grill and Blackstone were great. I could not get the oven to work.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun Time

We had a good time. Space was great and the yard, pond and trail were fun. The owner gave us some good suggestions of things to do and was responsive to questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, very private and peaceful! Would recommend putting pet costs in listing so customers are not surprised. It would have also have been nice to have additional towels as 1 per person is not enough and no one wants to do laundry on vacation. Landscaping could be improved but it is the beginning of the season. We were allowed to check in early which was great as we were from around 3 hours away. Overall great property. Clean. Good experience and communication.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceeded Expectations

Beautiful home and gorgeous setting. Highly recommended for a group of 14- 16 people.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jolene O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Family Weekend

Beautiful property with trails and nature all around.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Graduation Home Base

We we in town for a grad school graduation and this place was the perfect base camp for our group of friends and family. The building and location are absolutely stunning and near plenty of hiking opportunities or even a run into town if need be. The hosts were very responsive and helpful. Would absolutely recommend. Being dog friendly was a major plus too!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful family stay

Beautiful quiet wooded setting, our family had a lovely stay. Lovely home, everything was beautiful and so clean. Our stay was short, would definitely love to plan to be here again for a longer stay. Peaceful setting, loved sitting on the deck overlooking the pond & woods. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn F., Minneapolis, MN

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Group Trip

Great place to stay with a group of friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annmarie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place!

It was very nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan n.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious and cozy celebration house

Spacious yet cozy home with beautiful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

This was our second stay at this house. I can’t say enough about it! The property is on a very private and scenic lot, and the views are beautiful. We had tons of fun sliding down the hills and playing in the fresh snow. The house is spacious with plenty of room for our group of ten. It was clean, comfortable and very well appointed. We definitely want to keep going back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hudson P.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alina C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Stay!

We brought our families together for a UMD reunion and the house was perfect! We had plenty of space for our group. We loved the location of feeling separate, but yet fairly close to everything. The owners seem to be making enhancements that will make it even better. There was plenty of games, cooking utensils, dishes, etc. Entire process was smooth. We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeline K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Fantastic house, clean and exactly if not more than the listing says!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

October A., Duluth MN

Liked: Cleanliness

Dog walking trails everywhere!

We absolutely loved our time there. It is peaceful and quiet. The home has great character and it was a lovely home to spend some quality time with our friends and family. The owners did not mind our dog and actually got to meet him and it felt so good to not have to worry about people being too close. We were able to walk our dog without a lease for once on the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ASHLEY H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

We spent a few days here while celebrating my graduate school graduation. The house is gorgeous and had plenty of space for my family and friends. We plan to book again during the summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bentleyville

We found this house as it was in our budget and had a bough beds for our Girl Scout Troop. 20 min away from Bentleyville and it worked perfectly! The girls enjoyed the living room and kitchen space.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house and setting.

Seemed isolated, but still very close to Duluth.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024