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The Aurora- Award Winning- Sauna available

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Interior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
Exterior
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 480 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Grand Marais, MN
  • Place, North House Folk School
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Marais Art Colony
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cook County Court House
    ‪5 min walk‬

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About the area

Grand Marais

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Grand Marais, steps from Lake Superior and Superior National Forest. .This vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from North House Folk School and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Grand Marais Art Colony.
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What's nearby

  • North House Folk School - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grand Marais Art Colony - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Visit Cook County Visitor Information Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cook County Court House - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cook County Public Tennis Courts - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 134 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Voyageur Brewing Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Up Yonder - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Skyport Lodge & Raven Rock Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Birch Terrace Supper Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪My Sister's Place - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Aurora- Award Winning- Sauna available

The Aurora is a free standing home in the heart of Grand Marais near the harbor. Designed by celebrated Minnesota architect David Salmela and newly constructed in 2018/19. This collection of modern homes has been featured in Mn. Monthly, Midwest Home, Arch Daily, and other publications around the globe. We have even won awards for this architecture as far away as Sweden. The Aurora is the smaller sister to The Sky House and the Horizon, two sibling properties to Aurora in the exclusive enclave called "tre søstra" which means "three sisters" in Danish. Aurora is one bedroom, one bath, plus a very nice sleeper sofa for one adult or two children, and floor bed for one. There is a roomy main living space that seems to float above the area buildings and has wonderful view of the harbor, the town, and Lake Superior. Although designed ideally as an upscale oasis for two, 4 people can stay here in a pinch. The Aurora provides an inspiring modern space that allows for privacy among those sharing the lodging, and also provides a captivating view from the great room area on the top floor of the Grand Marais harbor, the neighborhood, and the town close by. She has a desk area in the bedroom, a walk out blue stone patio from the bedroom, a planning desk in the hall, an all tile bathroom with walk in shower, a large entry area, a full laundry, a beautiful flight of stairs to the upper level, a balcony, panoramic windows, fully modern kitchen with top of the line appliances, lighted drawers and butcher block countertops; dining for 4 with 6 possible, a custom sofa that sleeps one adult, or two children, a custom floor bed for one, and a gas fireplace. Everything is in walking distance from our little micro community in the heart of Grand Marais. Every restaurant, bar, coffee shop, gallery and Grand Marais' famous beach are all within a very short stroll from your private residence. The home is designed in modern Nordic fashion based on the original Stabur design- a work building commonly seen in Northern Europe. This design culminates a timeline of Scandinavian and Nordic design that the Miller's began on the property next door that also honored northern work buildings in the roots of their designs. There is off street parking under a car port. There is an electric car charging station in the carport as well. There is a fully modern and capable kitchen, an architect designed built in sofa and contemporary gas fireplace. Note the unique skylight with modern light treatments and the push button electronic pop up television that you can leave hidden if you wish. There is also a balcony. The entire home has slate floors and modern cabinets. There is a utility room with full size washer and dryer. Everything about The Aurora is designed with environmental sustainability in mind. These homes have an incredibly small footprint both structurally and environmentally. The foundations were designed to take up as little of the yard as possible- by being small at the start and increasing as you go up just like the old Stabur upon which this design is based. The energy efficiency is profound because these are composed of structurally insulated panels which are incredibly efficient. No cost has been spared to make the Aurora the highest quality, most significant architectural addition to Grand Marais' beautiful landscape. We hope you will find it warm, welcoming, and a once in a lifetime experience in one of the world's most magical places. We have written a detailed guide to what we consider the most special "secret" places in the area. You can pick and chose your own adventures with it for reference depending on your tastes and the weather. That guide is available to you inside the home and also sent out via links to videos. Sauna is available on a first come first served basis for an extra fee and is Thanks so much for staying with us! As a returning customer please consider booking direct next time for the lowest possible price and best possible communication tools. Hopefully you saved our direct website info, otherwise our phone number will help us direct you there. If not, just try to find us on the web. Cheers and thanks again! Todd and Susan and can be booked on our direct site- message owner to verify availability prior to completing your reservation.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home offers a stereo and games.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking on property.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city centre
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Fishing 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

  • Unit size: 865 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Note from host: $100 per dog- not included in the rate for the cab

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: Stairs, baby gate available upon request. 4 people

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
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Aurora Stunning new Organic Contemporary Full View Harbor House

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The Aurora Life As Art Marais

Aurora Stunning new Organic Contemporary Full View Harbor House

Aurora Stunning new Organic Contemporary Full View Harbor House

The Aurora- Life as Art Grand Marais

Aurora Stunning new Organic Contemporary Full View Harbor

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The Aurora- Award Winning- Sauna available Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed this airy, modern space right in the middle of everything we wanted to do in Grand Marais!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Scott Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great and as described. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Ashley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location and accommodation to dogs
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Barrett K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and esp views of bay. I didn’t find the furniture comfortable though.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ann G., Appleton, WI USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property. Walking distance to the folk school. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikaela F.

Liked: Cleanliness
My family had a wonderful stay at the Aurora! So close to all the spots we wanted to walk to in Grand Marais: Voyageur Brewing, Crosby Bakery, and Superior Creamery. The owners were very communicative and even stopped to introduce themselves when they were on the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elle N.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an absolutely wonderful time. It was clean, cozy, and had all the supplies you could need. We hope to be staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay at the “Aurora” was excellent! The property was exactly as described and the accommodations could not have been better. The location was a block from the main drag of Grand Marcias and convenient to all shopping and restaurants. The owners had thought of everything and all was of the highest quality. We would definitely return and we highly recommend a stay at the Aurora.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay in Grand Marais

This was by far the best vacation rental we've ever stayed in. The house was lovely, clean, comfortable with every amenity imaginable, fabulous views of Lake Superior, and within walking distance of everything Grand Marais has to offer. The Scandinavian-inspired architecture of Aurora with it's multiple outdoor spaces gave us a peaceful setting for some much needed R and R. We hope to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great trip!

This is a wonderful place to stay in Grand Marais! The house is lovely and the view every morning is gorgeous. Plus, the location is excellent and within walking distance of great places to explore and dine in Grand Marais.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Julia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot!

We loved our stay here, even with the dive bombing seagulls. Everything was extremely clean, working order, great location a d just can't beat the views. Only downside is the couch - although a beautiful design, extremely uncomfortable to sit on - and after a long day of hiking and a hot shower you'll want somewhere more comfortable to plop down!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great!

Great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neil S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Simple Elegance Up North

It was memorable to learn that the property was intentionally designed to be based on squares, no rounded corners or angles. As a result, the modern vibe and tastefully decorated interior made for a relaxing haven and the surrounding scenery of Grand Marias seemed to be a bonus. From the welcoming reception of the cherry blossoms to hiking the ‘secret’ trails, the entire experience was invigorating. A must “do again”.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Wonderful Stay…

This is a great location in Grand Marais, convenient to walk everywhere within minutes. The hosts were great at communicating, and gave helpful information prior to our arrival. The architecture is unique, and a wonderful way to experience Scandinavian simplicity! We would look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H., MN

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, clean, and very comfortable!

I enjoyed my sewing retreat at the Aurora so much! It was so cozy and modern, and had fantastic views of Superior! It was exactly what I was after.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

cindy g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Grand Marais respite

Loved our stay in Aurora! Meticulous & thoughtful detailing throughout. Truly a break for us..the view of Lake Superior..so calming. Todd & Susan are excellent hosts/owners. Their investment in Three Sisters is an amazing contribution for Grand Marais!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betsi B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter stay in Grand Marais

The Aurora was a beautiful place to spend our time in Grand Marais. Loved being able to walk to everything in town and easy access to area trails. The property takes advantage of the views over the harbor. Very comfortable and beautifully designed.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barb P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

Pristine and beautiful home, super responsive hosts, view is spectacular. Try the sauna!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

aurora

great place
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

sue s., Minneapolis

Liked: Cleanliness

The home was clean and well equipped with all we needed to cook meals, etc.

The grounds are lovely. We brought our 5 lb dog and she was welcomed everywhere!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas & Samantha D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great View

Great view and great location! Would book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Jess M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Change of scenery

I booked a few days at Tré Søstre to get out of my home office and try a different remote work-experience. It was just what the doctor ordered. Working among the cries of seagulls and watching the boats go back and forth in the harbour. The shore was an easy walk to get get coffee and enjoy the water before logging on and then a quick walk for lunch at the Fisherman’s Daughter. Unfortunately road construction noise was a little annoying but is hopefully wrapping up soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

The aurora was everything and more than what I expected. Lovely place and I will be back at sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tamara M., Minneapolis, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

North Shore Visit

This is a beautiful property right in Grand Marais. Dog friendly and extremely well designed and equipped. One of the best VRBO properties that I have stayed at!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Conor C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home in my favorite part of the world.

The design of Aurora is really well done. It has such a complete design esthetic that is both very North Shore and yet also elevated & intriguing. Town is just steps away but it felt secluded at the same time. A fantastic spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

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