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

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Exterior
6 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
In a serene pine forest overlooking the Lester River and a private pond, this 5-bedroom home offers an idyllic retreat. Unwind with coffee on the expansive deck or warm up by one of two fireplaces or an outdoor firepit.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

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

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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.

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.

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
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

About the area

Located in Duluth, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Lake Superior and Lester River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium and S.S. William A. Irvin Ore Boat Museum. Traveling with kids? Consider North Shore Scenic Railroad, or check out an event or a game at Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Duluth, MN

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

  • ‪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
  • ‪The Breeze Inn - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is LESTER RIVER PINES Home • Privacy • Sauna • Pond • River • Dog Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at LESTER RIVER PINES Home • Privacy • Sauna • Pond • River • Dog Friendly?

As of Sept 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at LESTER RIVER PINES Home • Privacy • Sauna • Pond • River • Dog Friendly on Sept 10, 2025 start from CA $955.76, 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 for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at LESTER RIVER PINES Home • Privacy • Sauna • Pond • River • Dog Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LESTER RIVER PINES Home • Privacy • Sauna • Pond • River • Dog Friendly?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is LESTER RIVER PINES Home • Privacy • Sauna • Pond • River • Dog Friendly located?

This family-friendly Duluth vacation home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Lester River and Lakewood Town Hall. Lake Superior and Hawk Ridge are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Group Trip

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

10/10 Excellent

Jolene O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Family Weekend

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

10/10 Excellent

Annmarie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place!

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Laura O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

susan n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious and cozy celebration house

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

10/10 Excellent

Madeline K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

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

10/10 Excellent

ASHLEY H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful scenery

This place has a great view of a pond and woods all around. It was very clean, nice size beds, quiet and perfect spot for us to retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house and setting.

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

10/10 Excellent

Marcella W., Duluth, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

Beautiful views, comfortable beds, and still close enough to town to DoorDash 😉Overall we really enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property for a getaway

This property was exactly what we were looking for. It's spacious, provides excellent scenery and is close to a larger city. I would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Sonja B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

Great location and bedroom configuration for our family weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Tammy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place

What a beautiful piece of property! We so enjoyed our stay here. Lovely woodburning fireplace. So much room to explore out of doors. So many king size beds..lots of room to put people. And the
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

October A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

dan b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family stay

15 of us stayed here. Our family had a great time. Beautiful location - fun exploring and seeing deer from the decks! We were only disappointed that the sauna was not finished for us to use. The host was excellent about responding to our calls and texts. We highly recommend these wonderful accommodations!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place/stay

We loved it and will be back. Thank you so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall Beauty

The location and scenery are breathtaking! Had everything we needed to cook all our meals! Loved having a washer and dryer, so no dirty clothes came home with us. Check in and out was easy!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Could not have been better..! Fantastic home & location..!!

It was just a great experience and everyone in my family agreed. Looking forward to booking again for next year..!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

We had a great time staying with family and kids. The home is absolutely beautiful and very comfortable. Very close to the beautiful Lester River Park too!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Kayla V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bachelorette Party

This house was the perfect location for a bachelorette party, there was plenty of space for everyone and looked exactly like the pictures when booking. Can’t recommend this property enough for a large group!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for family gathering

Really clean property with plenty of space for 11 people.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

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