House ∙ 1 bedroom ∙ 6 guests | House in Hovland

GUEST SUITE - Serenity with Connectivity! We now have Wifi!DOG SLED | PADDLE | HIKE | STAYDIVERSITY IS CELEBRATED HERE! •Northwoods Chic – modified off-grid with sled dogs!•One-of-a-kind lodging experience•Lake Superior just down the road•Waterfalls nearby!•Superior Hiking Trail trailheads close by•Border Route Trail nearby•BWCA up the road!•Dark Sky Sanctuary – we're on the edge of it!•Grand Marais, MN "America's Coolest Small Town" just down the roadSHT Day Trippers - ask about a FREE shuttle!NOTE: This is a private Guest Suite with its own small living & eating spaces along with its own kitchen and dedicated bathroom. You will not be sharing this Guest Suite with anyone. I live in the homestead in which the Guest Suite is located.Not only one of the most unique lodging options you will find along Lake Superior's North Shore or near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Superior Hiking Trail, but an absolutely one-of-a-kind experience! Our Guest Suite has rustic hickory floors and kitchen cabinetry, knotty pine ceilings, half log interior side walls and Lake Superior stone back splash. It doesn't get any more rustic north woods/north shore than this! This is a bright space filled with natural light from a large patio door window and three skylights.The Guest Suite allows you to participate fully in our lifestyle with traditional sled dogs in our modern and comfy off-grid haven in the north woods of Minnesota's Arrowhead Region. Join us for a dog sledding experience or Mindful Paddle or Hike by day. Gaze at our ever-changing sky by night, right out your window. You might even catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights dancing overhead! Then, let the tranquil howls of the sled dogs enchant and sing you to sleep. When you're ready for adventure, you'll find our accommodations a warm and welcoming place to start your day.Since our Guest Suite is located in our private home, couples may not find it the most suitable place, at times, for a romantic get-a-way. We are early to rise and early to bed, as our off-grid lifestyle with the sled dogs is a fulfilling, yet demanding one. Please take this into consideration when making plans for the day that include returning from a day away, and your chosen shower time. We encourage you to go to one of the night sky viewing areas that we'll share. Just please make a quiet return if we're already sleeping.WINTERDo I have to come for a dog sledding experience to stay at the Guest Suite in the winter? Not at all, but we sure hope you take advantage of the opportunity! Our beautiful Sled Pets are waiting to welcome you too! Ask about our Bed & Sled packages!SPRING, SUMMER, FALLDuring the "off season", the Guest Suite becomes a comfortable overnight stop as we welcome into our home, adventurers making their way on the Superior Hiking Trail or paddlers exploring the BWCAW (Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness). Families and small groups are always welcome to stay with us as a home base for their nearby sights exploration. We offer Mindful Paddling & Hiking Guide Services to our guests.What does "off-grid" look like at our property? The Guest Suite is located within our off-grid homestead, in Minnesota's remote north woods, 35 minutes northeast of Grand Marais. We are located 7 miles from the conventional grid. Our energy comes from 16 solar panels mounted on the roof of our homestead. We have 24 batteries in which this solar energy is stored. On cloudy days, we have a propane generator that produces the energy used and stored. Propane, having a by-product of water, lessens our carbon footprint. We ask that our guests help us conserve our energy wherever possible. UPDATE: Power was brought up to the property through a federal grant. We're thankful to be able to continue to use our solar energy system, however.There are no phone lines in our area but if you have AT&T, T-Mobile or Consumer, you will enjoy the ability to make phone calls freely as we do. You may also get a tiny bit of data. Our phone is available for emergencies if you do not have coverage.Serenity with Connectivity! We now have Wifi!Our delicious drinking water comes from our own well.Our heat is in floor and is fed by an outdoor wood boiler.We have indoor plumbing!We ask that our guests help to conserve our precious resources by limiting the length and number of showers whenever possible. One shower per person, for a two night stay is what we request.Homestead Amenities of the Guest Suite include:• 1 queen size bed• 2 twin XL beds• 1 double futon bed• Full kitchenette with a small stove/oven, small refrigerator, sink and microwave (used for the vent only)• Beds with privacy pull curtains (except for futon bed) and bedside lights• Pillows, bedding, towels and washcloths• Entire suite rental• Private 3/4 Bathroom• 1 Shower/per person for a two night stay• Laundry use for additional fee Other things you need to knowCheck in time: 4PM -8PM, however we understand that folks can travel from a great distance to our place so we can be flexible. When you book, we will ask for your email address so that we can send you the Guest check in details and a list of nearby sights so you can plan your trip.Check out time: 10AMKitchen is fully stocked with eating utensils, plates and cookware. A French press for coffee brewing is available. Please limit microwave usage to sunny days.Someone in the household is extremely sensitive to scents so please leave any scented items at home.We LOVE pets and animals in general, but because we have 23 Sled Pets that include 3 full-time house dogs, you will need to leave your pets at home.