The Horizon- Award Winning- Sauna Available
About this house rental
Welcome to the Horizon! This home was featured in Mn Monthly, Arch Magazine, Midwest Home, among others, and has won awards around the globe. Other than her sister properties the skyHouse, and the smaller Aurora, there is nothing like this anywhere on Earth. These are unique, and are a limited design intended to inspire, not just provide a roof over your head. Enjoy the unique beauty of Grand Marais and the harbor from the panoramic window views of this beautiful home. Designed by celebrated Minnesota architect David Salmela to capture all the needs and dreams of a visitor to Grand Marias. Come enjoy this cool cabin in America's "Coolest Small Town". By design, the Sky House provides for all the needs of a vacationing party of up to 6 people in a 1264 Sq. Ft. home but 4 people are ideal. In addition, the Horizon provides an inspiring modern space that allows for privacy among those sharing the lodging, and also provides a breathtaking great room area on the top floor with fantastic views of the Grand Marais harbor, the neighborhood, and the town. Everything is in short 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 owners 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 sod roofed carport. There is also an electric car charging station in the car port. Walk up to the entry area and pass under the nordic arch to the first of 3 decks where there is room to store bikes in summer, and once inside, there is plenty of room to shake off the snow, hang the coats and set down the skis or snowshoes. Each bedroom is very private is separated from the other by a soundproofed floor and ceiling for maximum privacy. Each bedroom also has its own restroom with shower, work station, free standing closet, queen bed, and balcony or patio with great views for getting away from the group. Continuing up the inspiring staircase leads you to the primary gathering area on the top floor. This area is breathtaking with its expansive windows, view of the town and harbor, Lake Superior and the grounds. There is a fully modern and capable kitchen, an architect designed built in sofa for single sleepers, and a contemporary gas fireplace. The sofa can sleep one adult or two children as is, or it can be modified to sleep one adult above and one adult on floor cushions. 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 wrap around deck on this top level with fantastic view of the rooftops and harbor and the town and of course Lake Superior. There is a utility room with full size washer and dryer. Everything about the Sky House 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. No cost has been spared to make the Sky House 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. Sauna is available on a first come first served basis and is private- message owner to verify availability prior to completing your reservation.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for pets
Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
££££
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(49 Reviews)
4.0
Lots of stairs if you have any seniors with you. Great view from the top.
5.0
Great location to walk to restaurants and the local brewery. Nice launch point for hikes
5.0
Beautiful house in the heart of Grand Marais. Within walking distance of everything and the view is amazing! Definitely would stay again.
5.0
We have an awesome stay at The Horizon. This place was so cool, beautiful view of the harbor and within walking distance to downtown Grand Marais. The home has everything you need to have a stress free stay. Communication with the hosts was great and answered any questions we had promptly. We will definitely keep this one in mind for future stays.
10.0
We have an awesome stay at The Horizon. This place was so cool, beautiful view of the harbor and within walking distance to downtown Grand Marais. The home has everything you need to have a stress free stay. Communication with the hosts was great and answered any questions we had promptly. We will definitely keep this one in mind for future stays.
5.0
Awesome stay
We have an awesome stay at The Horizon. This place was so cool, beautiful view of the harbor and within walking distance to downtown Grand Marais. The home has everything you need to have a stress free stay. Communication with the hosts was great and answered any questions we had promptly. We will definitely keep this one in mind for future stays.
5.0
Everything about this property was perfect- we had no issues at all and enjoyed it very much. We will book again!
5.0
Wonderdful
Everything about this property was perfect- we had no issues at all and enjoyed it very much. We will book again!
5.0
Grand Marais
Always love Grand Marais
5.0
Loved this Salmela house right in Grand Marais. The house is well appointed with everything needed to cook and eat in. The beds are comfortable, the living space cozy and the views of Lake Superior are wonderful. Lots of light and a great layout makes the place feel spacious in a small footprint. We hope to return to use the multiple decks during warmer! Wonderful communication with hosts. All in all, a truly lovely stay, in Grand Marais.
5.0
Awesome house in a great location
Loved this Salmela house right in Grand Marais. The house is well appointed with everything needed to cook and eat in. The beds are comfortable, the living space cozy and the views of Lake Superior are wonderful. Lots of light and a great layout makes the place feel spacious in a small footprint. We hope to return to use the multiple decks during warmer! Wonderful communication with hosts. All in all, a truly lovely stay, in Grand Marais.
5.0
This property was ideal for our long work weekend. We each had our own private bed and bath and the upstairs served as a perfect meeting space for eating and working together. The sunrises over the lake were amazing, the kitchen was well equipped and the hosts were very responsive! Thank you for an amazing stay! We will be back.
5.0
Perfect!
This property was ideal for our long work weekend. We each had our own private bed and bath and the upstairs served as a perfect meeting space for eating and working together. The sunrises over the lake were amazing, the kitchen was well equipped and the hosts were very responsive! Thank you for an amazing stay! We will be back.
5.0
Love this property! Fun town, with so much beauty. The hiking trails are a real draw!
5.0
Awesome experience, great location
5.0
Fantastic
Love this property! Fun town, with so much beauty. The hiking trails are a real draw!
5.0
Getaway
Awesome experience, great location
5.0
We love staying in Grand Marais and this will be our new go-to spot for lodging! We appreciated the thoughtful attention to detail and the interesting architecture of the units. We enjoyed lovely sunrises over Lake Superior from our balcony.
5.0
Beautiful property with gorgeous views!
We love staying in Grand Marais and this will be our new go-to spot for lodging! We appreciated the thoughtful attention to detail and the interesting architecture of the units. We enjoyed lovely sunrises over Lake Superior from our balcony.
5.0
This place was perfect for a small family gathering. Beautifully designed house with thoughtful touches and everything you need to feel at home while on vacation. Unbeatable view and location. Todd and Susan were great hosts, even bringing over some ingredients I needed on short notice to bake a chocolate cake! Can't wait to stay here again.
5.0
Perfection
This place was perfect for a small family gathering. Beautifully designed house with thoughtful touches and everything you need to feel at home while on vacation. Unbeatable view and location. Todd and Susan were great hosts, even bringing over some ingredients I needed on short notice to bake a chocolate cake! Can't wait to stay here again.
5.0
We stayed a The Horizon twice this summer and both times were wonderful! Our family loved relaxing on the balcony and the easy walkability to everywhere in Grand Marais! Clean and super sleek design too!
5.0
weekend family getaway with young children. had an absolute ball. home is perfect. awesome location. day trips to grand portage (so cool) and lutsen area hikes. definitely coming back. thank you for creating such a great place for guests to enjoy life.
5.0
Great experience.
5.0
outstanding, just such a great place
weekend family getaway with young children. had an absolute ball. home is perfect. awesome location. day trips to grand portage (so cool) and lutsen area hikes. definitely coming back. thank you for creating such a great place for guests to enjoy life.
5.0
Second visit even better than the first!
We stayed a The Horizon twice this summer and both times were wonderful! Our family loved relaxing on the balcony and the easy walkability to everywhere in Grand Marais! Clean and super sleek design too!
5.0
Such a unique and comfortable place to stay in an amazing place and location. We had so much fun. The hosts give great recommendations on hikes etc. and we did almost all of them! The area is someplace we would like to retire so it was fun to be right in town and walk everywhere. Once the new roads/city design is complete it will be even more amazing! Highly recommend.
5.0
Northwoods vacation
Great experience.
5.0
A Perfect Fit
Such a unique and comfortable place to stay in an amazing place and location. We had so much fun. The hosts give great recommendations on hikes etc. and we did almost all of them! The area is someplace we would like to retire so it was fun to be right in town and walk everywhere. Once the new roads/city design is complete it will be even more amazing! Highly recommend.
5.0
We are coming back in July!
5.0
A beautiful home in a beautiful setting.
5.0
Great location and design
We are coming back in July!
5.0
Family Vacation
A beautiful home in a beautiful setting.
5.0
Stunning!
Stunning property and views. Excellent hiking nearby and many excellent food and drink options within walking distance. Wonderful place to get away from it all!
5.0
We all raved about the brightness, the view, and the comfort of Horizon the moment we entered the building. I missed that light and the view this morning when I got up at home and made coffee!
5.0
Bright and relaxing!
We all raved about the brightness, the view, and the comfort of Horizon the moment we entered the building. I missed that light and the view this morning when I got up at home and made coffee!
5.0
This location is a dream. The building itself is incredible—the view from the top floor is breathtaking. It’s cozy but elegant.Super clean and well equipped—especially the kitchen! The location in grand marais is ideal for walking around. We will definitely be back!
5.0
Amazing retreat!
This location is a dream. The building itself is incredible—the view from the top floor is breathtaking. It’s cozy but elegant.
Super clean and well equipped—especially the kitchen! The location in grand marais is ideal for walking around. We will definitely be back!
5.0
Amazing house
We really enjoyed our stay at The Horizon. The space is very well planned out with great views and plenty of light. There are many places to easily walk to from here. Todd and Susan were also quite helpful. We can't wait to come back!
5.0
Todd and Susan have a lovely property AND they maintain it beautifully! Very clean, updated, and fully stocked in the kitchen, bath and bedding (including extra blankets for cool fall evenings) as well as a few board games. They did a terrific job preparing us for our stay at their lovely place- complete with where to visit, hike, and how to easily check in. They made it SO easy to stay with them! Thank you both for a lovely "home away from home!"
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Grand Marais?
The average price for a rental in Grand Marais is £205 per night. This rental is £42 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Horizon- Award Winning- Sauna Available. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Horizon- Award Winning- Sauna Available pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at The Horizon- Award Winning- Sauna Available?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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