Hermantown, Minnesota · 15 min from Duluth
A private lodge on 7 acres of pines. Yours alone.
Five bedrooms, a two-story stone fireplace, and room for 16 — book direct and skip the booking-site fees.
★ 4.81 across 54 stays · Superhost-run · No service fees
Book direct
Same lodge. Same dates. Without the booking-site fees.
Booking platforms add a service fee of roughly 14–15% on top of every stay. Book here and that money stays in your trip budget — plus you get a direct line to your host before, during, and after your stay.
- ✓ Best-rate promise — you will never pay more booking direct
- ✓ Your dates confirmed by Chris himself, never double-booked
- ✓ No service fee, and no card needed to ask about dates
- ✓ Talk to Chris directly — 100% response rate, usually within the hour
Your stay
Estimate based on a typical platform guest service fee. Taxes and cleaning apply on both.
The lodge
Built custom. Kept private. Made for the whole crew.
Two-story stone fireplace
The heart of the great room
5 bedrooms · 10 beds
Sleeps 16, jack-and-jill baths
Master jacuzzi
Private suite upstairs
Arcade + game room
1,000s of games, consoles, board games
28-ft outdoor theater
Movie nights under the pines
Full chef's kitchen
Stocked for groups of 16+
Fire pit + 3 fire tables
First firewood bundle on us
Pet friendly
Bring the whole family
Patio for 25 + karaoke
Light show syncs to the music
Massage chair
Guest-favorite recovery station
Kids' playroom + jungle gym
Trampoline, toys, pack 'n play
Fast wifi + workspace
Self check-in, smart lock
Step inside
Walk the lodge
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Guests
★ 4.81 across 54 stays
Verified rating from our Airbnb listing, where Chris is a Superhost with a 100% response rate.
“When the original venue cancelled last minute, Chris worked with us to host our micro wedding there instead. 10/10 beautiful space and super helpful.”
“Great for our group of 16… the best communicator I have ever had on any home we have rented.”
“The 16-foot tree was amazing and we took wonderful photos in front of it! The kitchen was very big and stocked very well for our large group of 19!”
“The private outdoor space was fantastic for hosting our wedding rehearsal dinner. I recommend this home for anyone looking to host a special event with family.”
“I was entertaining customers and Chris helped me get some things ready before we even got there. The customers loved it. Great entertaining space.”
“Beautiful home on a private lot creating a peaceful and relaxing environment. Very convenient to have a bathroom attached to each bedroom.”
Rates
Honest pricing, shown before you commit
Nightly rates vary by season and day of week — exact totals, including cleaning and tax, appear on the calendar before you enter a card. What you will never see here: a service fee.
| Cancellation | Refund |
|---|---|
| 30+ days before check-in | 100% |
| 14–30 days before check-in | 50% |
| Inside 14 days | Non-refundable |
Year-round
One lodge, every season
Seven acres of lawn games, fire pits, and movie nights on the patio.
Questions
Good to know
Booking sites add a service fee of roughly 14–15% on top of the nightly rate. Booking here, you pay the rate, cleaning, and tax — nothing else. On a typical 3-night stay that's $600+ back in your pocket.
Send your dates and Chris confirms they are open, then sends back your full total: nightly rate, cleaning and tax, with no service fee added. You settle up with him directly. No card is needed just to ask about dates.
Check-in 4 PM, check-out 10 AM, self check-in with a smart lock. Early check-in is often possible — just ask.
Yes, pets are welcome. The backyard play area is fenced, though the full 7 acres are open.
About 15 minutes to Canal Park and downtown Duluth, and under 10 minutes to Duluth International Airport. You get total seclusion without being remote.
Some of our favorite stays are winter ones: radiant heat, the two-story fireplace, a 16-foot Christmas tree in December, and Bentleyville 20 minutes away. Roads and the driveway are maintained.
Full refund 30+ days before check-in, 50% refund 14–30 days out, non-refundable inside 14 days. The same table is shown before you pay.
Yes — micro weddings, rehearsal dinners, reunions, and retreats are kind of our thing. 20x40 tent, wired pergola, tables, linens, and lodging for 16 on site. See the weddings page.
The pines are waiting.
Summer and holiday weekends go first. Check your dates, see the real total, and book in about two minutes.