Title: Jay Cooke Cottage: Discounted Rates, Privacy, pets welcome, trails & firepit - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Jay Cooke Cottage: pets welcome, Bentleyville season, winter trails and firepit Family-friendly cottage in Esko with a water park ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106060000/106050400/106050373/a364d2e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106060000/106050400/106050373/9f860eda.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106060000/106050400/106050373/be469a0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106060000/106050400/106050373/8774cb00.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, video games, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106060000/106050400/106050373/w1080h894x0y753-78456c3e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Jay Cooke Cottage, nestled in a rural area near Jay Cooke State Park, offers the perfect blend of seclusion and accessibility. Just outside your door lies the Superior Hiking Trail and Munger Trail for endless outdoor adventures. With six camp chairs, outdoor patio furniture, a hammock, fire pit with complimentary fat wood to get you started. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6550 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space - 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. ### Jay Cooke Cottage: pets welcome, Bentleyville season, winter trails and firepit We welcome you to the entire cottage and park like yard on jay cooke rd. We are located in a rural area of Esko, MN. We are right outside official state markers of Jay cooke state park coming from our road,Jay cooke. Down the road you will find yourself in Jay cooke state park with the superior hiking trail (SHT) and the munger trail boasting several miles of rugged hiking paths, smooth blacktop paths and easy access to COGGS trails The quiet neighborhood will help you enjoy star filled nights by the fire pit. We have six camp and outdoor chairs, with outdoor and patio furniture including a hammock. This is your escape from the cities hustle and bustle but close enough to duluth,mn and superior, wi. OR a great base for north snd south shore activities or duluth and outdoor for your stay. Jay Cooke Cottage invites all outdoor enthusiasts to partake in miles of mountain biking, biking, rollerblading, birding, hiking, nature trails, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, disc golf, horse trails, fishing, snowboarding, downhill skiing, rock hounding, kayaking, paddle boarding, great photography and much more. Our kitchen is supplied with any utensil you would need to cook a meal for your whole family or group. We have a coffee pot that brews by the pot or uses k-pods. If you wish to cook outside we have a charcoal grill and freestanding grill for over the fire pit. The cottage was freshly redone in 2024 including local nature art, Himalayan salt lamps, secondary lighting, essential oil diffusers and a zen nature vibe. Our cottage does NOT have any cameras for your privacy. Reviews matter, check ours out! Google verified distances from the jay cooke cottage to: 1.Jay Cooke Park Campground~2.6 mi 2.Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC)~16.9 miles via I-35 N 3\. AMSOIL Arena ~ 16.8 miles via I-35 N 4\. ☆Essentia Hospital☆ ~17 mi via I-35N 5.☆St Lukes Hospital☆ 17.8 mi via I-35N 6\. COGGS Chambers Grove/Mission Creek Trailhead~ 6.1 miles via Hwy 210 7.Boy Scout Public Water access (two docks) 10.7 miles via Becks Rd 8\. Spirt Mountain ~ 10.2 mi via I-35N 9\. Mont Du Lac 6.8 miles via Hwy 210 10.Duluth Heritage Sports Center 14.8 mi via I-35N 11\. Aerial Lift Bridge/Canal Park 17.2 miles via I-35N 12.Miller Hill mall~ 18.7 mi via I-35N 13\. MCquade Small boat Harbor/Lake Superior 28.1 mi via I-35N 14\. Brighton Beach Lake Superior Via I35N 23.6 mi ~▪︎~▪︎~▪︎~▪︎~▪︎~▪︎~▪︎~▪︎~▪︎~▪︎~▪︎~▪︎~▪︎~▪︎~▪︎~▪︎~ Colleges and Universities: 1\. Fon Du Lac Tribal College ~ 7.2 mi via Hwy 210 2\. (UMD)~ 20.1 miles via I-35N 3\. (CSS) 18.9 miles via I-35N 4\. (LSC) 17.0 mi via I-35N 5.(UWS) 16.7 miles via I-35N We can't wait to have you! ~Mike and Andrea ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Parking and transportation - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - TV - Video games - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Charcoal grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 3 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 1 accessible parking space - 5 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - Gravel flooring in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No elevator - Visual alarms in hallways - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina ### Things to do - Kayak - Snow sports gear - Water park - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Sledding nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Spelunking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing 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 ### General - Bed sheets changed on request - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Local artist showcase - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 550 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48720000/48714500/48714479/4fbfab59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mont du Lac Resort Superior - 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Thanks. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 3 total pets Note from host: Please make sure the 49.00 pet fee is paid. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome 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 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 Property Registration Number 4051133 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## 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%7C46.67379%2C-92.35430&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=NBoKRi_3FslROMQiMBIg44PLvQE=) Esko, MN #### What's nearby - Jay Cooke State Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Spirit Mountain - 13 min drive - 15.5 km - Duluth Entertainment Convention Center - 25 min drive - 29.5 km - AMSOIL Arena - 25 min drive - 29.5 km - Miller Hill Mall - 28 min drive - 31.3 km #### Getting around - Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 30 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Kwik Trip - ‬13 min drive - ‪Kwik Trip - ‬10 min drive - ‪Buffalo House - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Lost Tavern - ‬13 min drive - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Jay Cooke Cottage: Discounted Rates, Privacy, pets welcome, trails & firepit pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). ### How much does it cost to stay at Jay Cooke Cottage: pets welcome, Bentleyville season, winter trails and firepit? > As of Nov 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Jay Cooke Cottage: pets welcome, Bentleyville season, winter trails and firepit on Nov 30, 2025 start from CA $168.81, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Esko-Hotels-Cozy-2-Bedroom-Jay-Cooke-Cottage-Makes-A-Great-North-Shore-Base-Camp.h106050373.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Jay Cooke Cottage: Discounted Rates, Privacy, pets welcome, trails & firepit? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Jay Cooke Cottage: Discounted Rates, Privacy, pets welcome, trails & firepit? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Jay Cooke Cottage: Discounted Rates, Privacy, pets welcome, trails & firepit located? > This family-friendly Esko cottage is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Jay Cooke State Park and Saint Louis River. Northridge Park and Little Caboose Playground are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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