Property Description

Poplar Creek Retreat is a beautiful, secluded cabin located midway up the Gunflint Trail near Grand Marais, Minnesota. All the modern conveniences with the ambiance of a North Woods cabin. Here you are just a short walk to Little Ollie Lake with easy access to Poplar Lake and the BWCA canoeing, plus access to miles of mountain bike, snowshoe, and X-Country ski trails.

Poplar Creek Retreat boasts two bedrooms and two bathrooms on two cozy levels. There is a 3-season sun porch, gas fireplace, and you have access to 475 feet of shared Little Ollie Lake shoreline with a seasonal dock. This cabin is perfect for any North Shore vacation be it a personal retreat, romantic getaway, or gathering with friends and family.

Area Information

Passing through the town of Grand Marais, MN you will find the entrance to the Gunflint Trail Scenic Byway near the public library, marked by a statue of a voyageur and his canoe and a black bear. Take this remote wilderness road up to Poplar Creek Retreat, roughly 35 miles away. Along the way, you are certain to spot many wildlife creatures. These can include deer, bear, fox, wolf, and even moose! In the springtime, many of Poplar Creek Retreat's visitors have reported seeing mother moose with their calves, a sight that is becoming rarer and rarer all over the world.

Take a day trip into the BWCA or hop over to the Trail Center Lodge for a bite to eat. Head down the trail into the quiet, peaceful town of Grand Marais for a day of shopping and dining at the many restaurants that make this quaint town so unique. Whatever your plans may be, Poplar Creek Retreat is an idyllic, peaceful home base for your next trip up the Gunflint Trail.

*Please note that a 4x4 vehicle is required in the winter. Please do not book this property unless you have the proper vehicle. The road leading to the property and the driveway can both be very steep and slick in the wintertime and plowing/sanding in this part of Minnesota is limited. You may also experience a higher snowfall here than in other areas and snow may cover the area from October into May for some years.

*Cell service is also not available or very limited in this area. Please pack an emergency kit in your vehicle should you become stranded and need to wait for assistance.

Bedrooms/Bed Sizes/Location
Master Bedroom - Pillow Top Queen Bed - Upper Level
Guest Bedroom - Pillow Top Queen Bed - Main Level
Living Room - Futon

Bathrooms/Location
Master Bathroom - Walk-in Shower and Two Person Jetted Tub - Upper Level
Guest Bathroom - Walk-in Shower - Main Level

Activities and Special Interests

This property provides access to the following activities and special interests:

Other Activities and Interests:
Dog Sledding
Hiking
Snowshoeing