Thorson's Cottage
Cottage in Silver Bay, MN
Why you'll love this stay
Value & Savings
Guests save an average of 33% when booking this stay vs. Airbnb and Vrbo.
Outdoor Living
Private lakefront deck and expansive yard perfect for family gatherings.
Style & Comfort
Cozy, well-equipped interior with lake views enhancing every stay.
Property details
Sleeping arrangements
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
What’s included
Self check-in
Parking
Washer
Dryer
Heating
Fireplace
Kitchen
Wi-Fi
Guest reviews
Anastasia Hopkins
January 2025
We stayed at this rental at Thanksgiving this year and really were very happy to find it. Its location is a little bit more central than we normally stay on the North Shore, and it’s a cool old house that’s been thoughtfully updated. Having access to the private beach down the hill that is part of the property is really special. Turning off onto the driveway is rather sudden off Highway 61, as is merging back on. Practice and a sharp eye are needed on dark winter nights! All in all, this is a little gem of a cabin that accepts dogs and can accommodate an entire family. Enjoyable in any North Shore season!
Anastasia Hopkins
December 2024
This newly and thoughtfully renovated old cottage is centrally located between Duluth and Grand Marais. It was great to have the entire North Shore to choose from for our Thanksgiving weekend. The original cabin beams and walls are visible in the living and dining rooms of the main floor of the cottage, pretty neat! Access to a private beach/bay, and a washer-dryer, and being able to bring our Aussie, Indigo, were major plusses of our stay. The weather got cold, but the cottage was cozy and a great base camp for winter hikes and outings. We’ll be back at Winter Break.
Recent Guest
October 2026
Location was great. Property had everything one would need to be comfortable. If you have allergies, this place is not for you. However, the most important thing anyone should know is this property is riddled with mold. It's been covered up on the main bevel, somewhat. But it still smells. Bathroom baseboards clearly had black mold and basement as well. It's for sale. Do not rent.
Recent Guest
October 2026
It was awesome to find a cottage on the North Shore that is per-friendly. It was perfect for my husband and I, our dogs, 4 young adult kids. We walked to the Lake. Played games, cooked together, and ate together at the large table.
Know before you go
House rules
Check-in: 4:00pm
Checkout: 10:00am
Pets allowed
Min. age to rent: 18Minimum age to rent: 18
No smoking
No parties