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Unparalleled Comfort at the Octagon House - Your Vacation Rental in Grand Marais, MN

Home Rental in Grand Marais Minnesota

Luxury meets comfort at Grand Marais's Octagon House. Revel in our exceptional services, local activities, and convenient amenities for your short term stays.

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Why You'll Love This Rental

Octagon House is a 4-bedroom home in Grand Marais, Minnesota, designed in an eight-sided layout and set on the Gunflint Trail. It sleeps up to 7 and includes 2 full bathrooms plus a half bath, making it a practical base for a multi-day North Shore stay (2-night minimum). Large living-room windows look out to the surrounding boreal forest, and the home’s distinctive architecture and multi-level design set it apart.

Inside, the main level combines an open living area with a gas fireplace, dining space, and a fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Two bedrooms and a full bath are on the main floor, while the lower level adds two more bedrooms, a family room with fireplace and TV, a half bath, and a walk-in shower attached to one bedroom. A third-floor loft is arranged as a creative space with a drafting table, easel, and telescope. The home also provides internet access, board games and puzzles, a grill, and a deck or patio (seasonal furnishings). Note: guests may not bring pets, and the owner has a dog, so a dander-free home cannot be guaranteed.

Good fit for
Writers Artists Nature lovers
Eight-sided design Distinctive octagon-shaped home with a multi-level layout.
On Gunflint Trail Located right on the Gunflint Trail in Grand Marais.
Sleeps seven Four bedrooms accommodate up to 7 guests.
Creative loft Third-floor loft includes a drafting table, easel, and telescope.
Two fireplaces Living area and lower-level family room each include a fireplace.
At a glance

Property Highlights

4 BedroomsBedrooms
2 Full, 1 Half BathroomsBathrooms
Sleeps 7Guest Capacity
Internet AccessInternet
TelevisionTelevision
Location & nearby Explore the Area

Octagon House is located on the Gunflint Trail in Grand Marais, within Minnesota’s North Shore of Lake Superior region. The area information notes proximity to hiking and cross-country ski trails, snowmobile trails, and numerous lakes, along with multiple entry points into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The home is not on a lake. Downtown Grand Marais is described as about a ten-minute drive away.

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$254 per night
2-day minimum stay
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About This Rental

Octagon House is an eight-sided, multi-level home in Grand Marais on Minnesota’s North Shore of Lake Superior region. With 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and 1 half bath, it accommodates up to 7 guests and has a 2-night minimum stay. The home is located on the Gunflint Trail and is described as being close to hiking, cross-country ski, and snowmobile trails, with 4WD/AWD recommended in winter.

The main level centers on an open-concept living and dining area with a gas fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows facing the surrounding boreal forest. A fully equipped kitchen is provided with dishes, pots, and flatware, along with stainless steel appliances and everyday conveniences such as a dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, and grill. Internet access, television, books, and board games and puzzles support both downtime and longer stays.

Sleeping arrangements are spread across two levels. On the main floor, Bedroom 1 has a queen bed, and Bedroom 2 has a queen bed plus an attached 3-season sun porch. The lower level includes Bedroom 3 with a full bed and an attached bathroom with a walk-in shower, plus Bedroom 4 with a twin bed. The main-level bathroom has a shower/tub combo, and a half bath is also located on the lower level.

A third-floor loft offers wide forest views and is set up with a drafting table, easel, and telescope. Practical features include private entry, parking, towels/linens, a hair dryer, and safety items such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and a fire extinguisher. Allergy note: pets are not allowed for guests, but the owner has a dog, so dander may be present.

Escape to the Octagon House – A Unique Northwoods Retreat in Grand Marais Just four miles up the scenic Gunflint Trail, tucked away amongst the tranquil maple trees of Grand Marais, Minnesota, lies the one-of-a-kind Octagon House, an architecturally stunning 8-sided cabin designed for relaxation, inspiration, and unforgettable memories. This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and rustic Up North charm. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room frame panoramic views of the surrounding boreal forest, immersing you in the natural beauty of Minnesota’s Northwoods. Highlights of Octagon House includes a spacious open-concept living area with cozy gas fireplace, fully equipped modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with room for everyone. The main floor also features two bedrooms and full bathroom with 2 more bedrooms and bathroom, and a large family room with fireplace and TV located on the lower level of the home. Be marveled by the third floor loft offering 280-degree forest views, currently set up as an artist's haven with a drafting table, easel, and a telescope for checking out the night sky. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat, a family vacation basecamp, or a unique creative escape, Octagon House offers a truly memorable stay just ten minutes from downtown Grand Marais. Book your stay at the Octagon House today and experience the magic of Minnesota’s North Shore in a home like no other. Allergy Warning: Although this home does not allow guests to bring pets, the owner has a dog. We cannot guarantee a dander-free home. Bedrooms/Bed Sizes/Location Bedroom 1 - Queen Bed - Main Level Bedroom 2 - Queen Bed and Attached 3-Season Sun Porch - Main Level Bedroom 3 - Full Bed and Attached Bathroom - Lower Level Bedroom 4 - Twin Bed - Lower Level Bathrooms/Location Bathroom 1 - Shower/Tub Combo - Main Level Bathroom 2 - Half Bath - Lower Level Bathroom 3 - Walk-in Shower - Lower Level Attached to Bedroom 3 Area Information Octagon House is close to hiking and cross country ski trails, dozens of lakes, and the iconic Gunflint Trail Ideal for families, couples, writers, artists, and nature lovers. While not located on a lake, Octagon House is located right on the Gunflint Trail with easy access to dozens of the area's most pristine and picturesque lakes. The area is known for its bear and moose population, and for having dozens of entry points into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The home is also just a few miles from Devil Track Lake, known as a motor and sail boat paradise. The popular village of Grand Marais is located about a ten minute drive away. Here you will find dozens of locally owned restaurants, food trucks, and unique shopping experiences. Grand Marais also boasts an active nightlife in the summer with rooftop bars, live bands, and festive events. Cascade Vacation Rentals requires a Rental Agreement to be filled out
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Vacation Rental Policies

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4:00 PM

Check Out

10:00 AM

Other Policies

This rental is managed by Cascade Vacation Rentals. Airbnb guests must sign a separate rental agreement within 10 days of their booking or before arrival (whichever comes first). You will receive an off-platform link to sign the rental agreement after booking. Our "House Rules" are outlined in the rental agreement. To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience with Cascade Vacation Rentals, our guest services team may contact you by phone to verify details or inform you of important updates regarding your stay.

7 days before arrival you will receive an email titled "Your Guestbooks Has Arrived" with a link that says "Log In Now!" which will bring you to the check-in detail that gives you all of the information you will need for your arrival, including rental information, directions, keypad or lockbox codes, WiFi information (if applicable), and a local area guide. **This information is not in Airbnb, you will need to access it through the link sent to your email.**

You will check in to your property directly, and will not need to interact with anyone. If you need anything during your stay please reach out to our office during regular business hours. We also offer an after-hours emergency phone line you can use in the event of after-hours maintenance issues which can be found in your check-in details.

Pet Policy: Pets are allowed at some homes with an additional pet fee. Not all homes are pet-friendly, please read the description of the property you are interested in to see if the home is pet-friendly. If it's not, there will not be a mention of pets anywhere on the property description. The maximum number of pets allowed in the home is 2. Pet owners must: pick up droppings, keep pet leashed when outside, keep the pet off of furniture and bedding, and must kennel the pet if the pet is left alone in the home. Guests staying in townhomes and condos may not leave pets unattended. Failure to follow the pet policy will result in a $250 fine charged to the card used to make your final payment. Parties found with pets without prior approval will be asked to leave immediately without a refund and will pay a $250 cleaning fee.

What's included

Property Amenities

Property Features

Parking
Microwave
Toaster
Coffee Maker
Towels/Linens
Hair Dryer

Featured Amenities

Dishwasher
Internet Access
Fireplace
Television
Grill

Entertainment

Books

Other Property Amenities

» Fire Extinguisher
» Carbon Monoxide Detector
» Smoke Detector
» Private Entry
» Deck or Patio (Furniture May Be Seasonal)
» Near State Parks
» Kitchen - Dishes, Pots, Flatware Provided
» Board Games and Puzzles
» On the Gunflint Trail
» 4WD/AWD Recommended in Winter
» Near Snowmobile Trails
» Stainless Steel Appliances
» New Property
» Kitchen
» Heater
» Northwoods Hideaways
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Octagon House is located in Grand Marais, Minnesota.

Octagon House accommodates up to 7 guests.

4 Bedrooms and 2 Full, 1 Half Bathrooms.

The property lists a 2-night minimum stay.

Octagon House is professionally managed by Cascade Vacation Rentals.
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