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Thorson's Cottage

Cottage in Silver Bay, MN

6 guests·3 bedrooms·2.5 bathrooms
4.4 · 28 reviews

Why you'll love this stay

Value & Savings

Value & Savings

Guests save an average of 33% when booking this stay vs. Airbnb and Vrbo.

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Private lakefront deck and expansive yard perfect for family gatherings.

Style & Comfort

Style & Comfort

Cozy, well-equipped interior with lake views enhancing every stay.

Property details

Thorson's Cottage is a cozy home with a spacious yard nestled on a gorgeous Lake Superior overlook near the town of Silver Bay, Minnesota. The cottage is pet-friendly and has a private Lake Superior shoreline! When you step into the cottage you will find yourself in an open layout living area. The living room with a stone surround wood-burning fireplace and TV to your left and a dining room with seating for everyone on your right. Continue through the open archway and you will find the modern kitchen, perfect for preparing meals during your stay. The back of the home has a laundry room and half bathroom. Thorson's Cottage has three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Bedroom One has an attached bathroom and is located on the main level, while Bedrooms 2 and 3 are on the upper level and share a full bathroom. Both bedrooms on the upper level boast an amazing Lake Superior view. Outside you will find a lake-facing deck with a BBQ grill and room to enjoy a meal outside. The spacious yard is perfect for hanging out and having some family time together and includes a fire pit. Take a stroll down to the private shoreline area and enjoy a beautiful stretch of the Lake Superior shoreline, the perfect place for agate hunting and rock skipping. Bring your boat in the summer and your snowmobiles in the winter- the large parking area has plenty of room for a trailer! Thorson's Cottage is the perfect vacation destination for someone looking for some peace and quiet on a beautiful stretch of Lake Superior's shoreline. While some highway noise can be heard, you are outside town and can enjoy the otherwise peaceful and serene surroundings. Thorson's Cottage has only one visible neighbor. Need more space? Thorson's Landing is located right next door (not visible from the home) and can accommodate six more guests. Lake Access Note: Lake access is rated "difficult" at this property as it requires walking along a narrow walkway that can be slippery and tricky to navigate. This may be challenging for anyone with mobility issues or young children. Property Line Notice: In the photos you will notice a darker green grass, this is the property for Thorson's Cottage. Most of the yard space runs to the right of the home (if you are looking at the lake). This Home is Pet Friendly! There is a 2-pet maximum. Interim Use Permit # I-23-31i Bedrooms/Bed Sizes/Location Bedroom 1 - Queen Bed - Main Level Bedroom 2 - Queen Bed - Upper Level Bedroom 3 - Queen Bed - Upper Level Bathrooms/Location Bathroom 1 - Walk-in Shower - Main Level Attached to Bedroom 1 Bathroom 2 - Half Bathroom - Main Level Bathroom 2 - Walk-in Shower - Upper Level Area Information Thorson's Cottage is located off of Highway 61 between Silver Bay and Little Marais in Lake County, Minnesota. Here, you are just a few short miles away from Tettegouche State Park. Silver Bay and Beaver Bay are two nearby towns with dining and shopping options. You are also just a short drive up the shore to the towns of Schroeder and Tofte. Temperance River State Park is located between the two towns. The home is about half an hour from the Lutsen Mountains ski area and a 50-minute drive to the town of Grand Marais. Thorson's Cottage is located in a very quiet, peaceful area. There is only one visible neighbors from the home and only a couple of houses visible from the shoreline area. The shoreline area is private to the home, not public. Signs clearly mark the property lines so you know exactly how much space you will have to explore. Enjoy! the property manager requires a Rental Agreement to be filled out Minimum age to book this property is : 18

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

What’s included

  • Self check-in

    Self check-in

  • Parking

    Parking

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Heating

    Heating

  • Fireplace

    Fireplace

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

  • Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi

Guest reviews

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Anastasia Hopkins

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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!

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Anastasia Hopkins

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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.

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Recent Guest

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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.

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Recent Guest

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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

Self check-in

House rules

Check-in: 4:00pm

Checkout: 10:00am

Pets allowed

Min. age to rent: 18

No smoking

No parties

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